Krsna, my Sweet

(2503)  Ceye gechi tomare

I have kept looking at Thee
In a hundred forms, on a hundred happenings.
Through name and song You had granted apprehending
By way of both music-mode and melody.
I have sought You still more near,
Amid the heart's feelings;
Far-removed, never do I want You to be.

Effulgent Deity, come closer yet;
In silence smile on my 'I'-sense.
By my love and Your majesty,
Make a living being replete.

Yourself I request in my vicinity
With threads of love echoing rhythmically,
With luster in a ringlet, with thrill in a wink,
Filling me with sweetness of a bamboo reed.

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