Dharma Pathe Thaki

(1) dharma-pathe thāki’ koro jīvana jāpana, bhāi hari-nām koro sadā (ore o bhāi) hari vinā bandhu nāi (2) je kono vyavasā dhori’, jīvana nirvāha kori’, bolo mukhe hari hari, ei mātra bhikṣā cāi (3) gaurāńga-caraṇe majo, anya abhilāṣa-tyajo, brajendra-nandane bhajo, tabe boḍo sukha pāi (4) āmi cāńda-bāul-dās, kori tava kṛpā āśa, jānāiyā abhilāṣa, nityānanda-ājñā gāi

TRANSLATION 1) O my dear brothers! Just pass your lives by adhering to the proper path of religiosity. Constantly chant Hari-nama, O brothers, for other than Lord Hari you have no friend. 2) Accepting whatever livelihood that suits you, just live your life honestly. Fill your mouths with the constant chanting of "Hari! Hari!" — this is thee only alms I beg of you. 3) Remain absorbed in the lotus feet of Lord Gauranga, renounce all other ambitions, and worship Vrajendra-Nandan. If you would do this much, then I will experience great pleasure. 4) I am Chand Baul Dasa, and I wish only to receive your mercy. I have informed you of my desires, for I sing as I have been personally ordered by Lord Nityananda.