In the Scorching Heat

Original lyrics excerpt

(আজি) বসন্ত পবনে লীলায়িত চরণে
নেচে যাই—নেচে যাই ঝরণাসম।

Roman transliteration excerpt

Raodrer khara tápe
Griiśmer dávadáhe

English translation excerpt

In the fierce heat of the sun
in the burning blaze of summer,

Purport or explanation

The song begins with the outer summer heat, but it quickly becomes a prayer from the soul that cannot bear the heat of worldly burden and asks for the rain of divine grace. The cooling breeze, night fragrance, spring wind, and fountain-like dancing all suggest relief, renewal, and the soul's joyful movement toward Par…

Source context

• Original Sargam notation, if available on Sarkarverse
• Roman Bengali transliteration

Recording context

• Listen to the song — Acarya Priyashivananda Avadhuta