Rakho Ji Laaj Garib Nivaj - Shri Charan Das, Bhakti Sagar

Rakho Ji Laaj Garib Nivaj - Shri Charan Das, Bhakti Sagar

Rakho Ji Laaj Garib Nivaaj.
Tum Bin Hamare Kaun Sanvaarai, Sabhi Bigrain Kaaj. [1]
Bhaktabachal Hari Naam Kahaavo, Patit Udharnihaar.
Karo Manorath Pooran Jan Ko, Seetal Drishti Nihaar. [2]
Tum Jahaaj Main Kaag Tihaaro, Tum Taji Anat Na Jaaoon.
Jo Tum Hari Joo Maari Nikaaso, Aur Thaur Nahin Paaooon. [3]
Charandas Prabhu Saran Tihaari, Jaanat Sab Sansaar.
Meri Hansi So Hansi Tumhaari, Tum Hoon Dekhu Bichaar. [4]

- Shri Charandas, Bhakti Sagar

O Benefactor of the Destitute,  uphold my dignity - for, besides you, who can rectify all my grievous mistakes? [1]

O Sri Hari, You are the lover of Your devotees and the redeemer of the fallen. Fulfill the desire of my heart by casting Your soothing gaze upon me. [2]

You are my ship, and I am your crow; leaving you, I have no destination. Should you ever cast me away, O Lord, I shall find no refuge elsewhere. [3]

O Lord, the entire world knows that Charandas has taken your shelter. Think about it - my ridicule will mean your ridicule too. [4]