Come and Take Me – My Divine Father

Recently someone very close to me shared their belief that he does not believe in the Divine with form. He was actually a little concerned that one day, I will also start hallucinating and start feeling Divine exists in the form. I told him, I understand his concern and respect it. I said it is my firm faith that the Divine exists both in the form and the formless aspect. Until I experience my faith,  sadly it only remains faith, so there is no discussion further. 

However, as a Bhakta, it is very painful to hear when someone says to you that your bhagwaan does not exist. This is a conversation between Divine and Me, complaining to him about why Lord teases me and brings up such conversation in front of me. It is a humble plea to Lord to always keep me in a place where his name is glorified. This is the biggest joy for me. To hear his name, and To see his form. 

Bhajan Link Here.

Hindi Lyrics:

Mohanaa… kanha more  kanha apne sanga le jaa,

O’ all-attractive Lord! Come and take me with you,

Shyamala… kanha more kanha apne sanga le jaa,

O’ Blue-colored Lord! Come and take me with you,

Nahi rehana jahaan tera naam nahin,

I do not wish to be in a place where your name is not glorified,

Nahin rehna jahaan tera dhaam nahin,

I do not wish to be in a place where your form is not revered,

Madhvaa…kanha more kanha apne sanga le jaa

O’ consort of my beloved Shree, come and take me with you.

Nainon ko kaise rokoon mein kehdo,

You alone tell me how do I stop my eyes from getting wet, 

Jab tere naam ko de koi duhaai,

When people around deny your very existence,

Gopanaa…kanha more kanha apne sanga le jaa,

O’ my sole protector! Come and take me with you,

Nahi rehana jahaan tera naam nahin,

I do not wish to be in a place where your name is not glorified,

Nahin rehna jahaan tera dhaam nahin,

I do not wish to be in a place where your form is not revered,

Madhvaa…kanha more  kanha apne sanga le jaa

O’ consort of my beloved Shree, come and take me with you.

Sab mein tu hi to Bastaa hai saajan,

Now, I know you only reside within everyone,

Phir chaal aisi kyun chalein manbhaavan,

So, O’ Stealer of my heart, tell me why you play these pranks with me, 

Kundanaa…kanha more kanha apne sanga le jaa

O’ All-Glorious and Pure, Come and take me with you.

Nahi rehana jahaan tera naama nahi,

I do not wish to be in a place where your name is not glorified,

Nahi rehna jahaan tera dhaam nahi,

I do not wish to be in a place where your form is not revered,

Keshavaa…kanha more kanha apne sanga le jaa

O’ destroyer of demon Keshi, Come and take me with you.

Come Soon! Hurry! O Hari! I wish to be with you!

All Glories to Swamiji alone!!!