Bhaktivinode Thakura

Explanation of the Mah€-mantra

 

O Hari!  Having captured my mind, please free me from material bondage.

O KŠa!  Please attract my mind by pulling it to You.

O Hari!  Please capture my mind by Your unsurpassed sweetness.

O KŠa!  Please purify my mind with knowledge about devotional service given to me by Your own devotee.

O KŠa!  Please make me able to relish Your transcendental name, form, qualities, pastimes, etc.

O KŠa!  Please make me able to relish Your transcendental name, form, qualities, pastimes, etc.

O Hari!  Please make me fit to serve You.

O Hari!  Please make me able to relish Your transcendental name, form, qualities, pastimes, etc.

O Hari!  Please direct me to do some particular service for You.

O  R€ma!  Let me hear about Your most cherished pastimes in the company of Your dearest devotee.

O Har€ (R€dh€)!  Please reveal to me Your most cherished pastimes with Your beloved ®ri KŠa.

O  R€ma!  Please reveal to me Your most cherished pastimes with Your beloved ®ri R€dh€.

O R€ma!  Please engage me in remembering Your transcendental name, form, qualities, pastimes, etc.

O R€ma!  Please make me fit to serve You while remembering Your transcendental name, form, qualities, pastimes, etc.

O Hari!  Having accepted me as one of Your own servitors, please enjoy me as You please.

O Hari!  Please enjoy with me in Your transcendental way.

This is my humble request at Your lotus feet.