Having sought, we did not find

(3623) Sat-ti canpa dekhe bale

The seven Champas, speak on seeing: "Hey Parul, where had you gone...[1] Searching, searching constantly, We had all been anxious. "We'd all sought neath morning's light, And we have searched at dark of night. We've looked into all vile or fine; Mind-shrine, thoroughly explored. "Under the midday sunbeams, We've gone on searching, passionately. Filled with a moonlit night's dream, Ever seeking, we did not reach the shore."  Sarkarverse article Audio recording

I don't and won't forget

(3622) Je agun jvele gele tumi priya

The fire You went on lighting, hey my Beloved; That will never get extinguished, we all realize. In the dark there'd been Your lamp begemmed; To that shine, ever-radiant, I pay mind. The tiny garland in my hand You had took up, lifting; Upon Your collarbone You had worn the wreath. On the floral bouquet was love and affection smeared; You gave a dazzling smile's flash, also that I recognize. By the rays of effulgence shed at fall of Your feet, Removed was gloomy darkness; on eyelids light appeared. The nectar of paradise Moon brought down to Earth; I count the half-minutes ere that to re-acquire. Sarkarverse article Audio recording

A thing of beauty

(3621) Canderi deshe elo bhese

She came floating in from the lunar realm; Who is one unknown apsara presently? Inside My mind at every moment, By that advent bugles rise up playing. Tender green leaves dormant, awoke they have risen; The dozing leaves, again life they have gotten. With fragrant buds, with cuckoo-and-peacock-call din, A lonely forestland has risen dancing. Shattered has gotten everyone's drowsy lethargy; Eyes have opened wide through Phalgun abir. Foliar beauty and a flower alluring, That person disguise-deft, to come down has agreed. Sarkarverse article Audio recording

Such is my puzzle

(3620) Andhar sagar periye cale

Having crossed the dark sea, proceeds Your love's splendor; You are the Bow Wielder's song. Withdraw death's fangs, instilling angst, The-long-toothed demon's morsel-fear. By so much penance of Parvati, With so many of Kama's ash heaps. By the oblations of Daksha aplenty, Came this burnt offering. I don't find a start, middle, or end; Musing upon the thought, I lose myself. Singing Your ode I go ahead, Effusing all fervid zeal. Sarkarverse article Audio recording

What's not to like?

(3619) Bahe madhu pavan e jyotsnay

Under this moonlight blows a wind that's sweet. By the touch of vernal breeze, aroma is impassioned; The cuckoo bird makes one hear what story? Earth is dancing with young, tender leaves in color; Floating is the scent of the molted blossoms. Along with the bastard teak and minds anxious, Silk-cotton trees go on smiling. The bed of medlars is coated with fragrance; The magnolia grove with trumpet flowers is gone mad. The floral ornaments, around foot wrapped, They allure with Nature's beauty. Sarkarverse article Audio recording

The last word?

(3618) Kunale kanta thake ke na jane

Who doesn't realize that thorns reside upon stalk; So does a lotus say "I won't uphold", pray tell, Beloved? I am not able to see in the late night dark; Even then, won't I walk on the path unknowable? What is not in my vicinity, is it then worth naught, Like a story that never more will I think of? Amid the insignificant abides a cream-collection; In a mine's dark abyss the lovely diamond sparkles. Foolish me, I've contrived many disparate mistakes; Having known the right theory, heed I have not paid. At evening having come today, the path I've attained; You shine upon a sea of twilight, glow fit to worship. Sarkarverse article Audio recording

I pray for relief

(3617) Tumi alor pratibhu prabhu

Master, You are Light's Broker; Set aside the gloomy dark. At end of the protracted night, Do let dawn be brought. So much had I been waiting, Age after age by the hundreds aplenty. Of a dull-witted mind, stymied, Today, kindly note once more. Counting brief seconds, day has transpired; The night's darkness, alone and tongue-tied. With unreal knowledge life has gone by; Kindle the lamp of profound wisdom!  Sarkarverse article Audio recording