21 - Swami Ram Tirtha

Ram Ram, Namaste, Hare Krishna, Namaskaaram, Sai Ram, Bula, Salaam, Sat Shri Akaal !

Swami Ram Tirtha was a great soul, in the category of Swami Vivekananda. He was born in Punjab and, probably, stood first in MA [Maths]. Then he realized the futility of it all and renounced the world and learnt Vedas and Indian philosophy and scriptures and preached and gave discourses.

This song was originally, most likely, created and sung by Swami Ram Tirtha on the banks of Ganga in all his appealing submission to God when he failed to have a vision of Him in spite of all his efforts. He cried as he sang, tears flowing down his cheeks.

This has been beautifully sung by Aacharya Sudhanshuji in his own voice as part of his bhajans. I loved this sooo much and wish to share with you....

TERE KARAM SE BENAYAZ, KAUN SI SHAI MILI NAHIN

Tere karam se benayaz, Kaun si shay mili nahin;
Jholi hi meri tang hai,Tere yahan kamee nahin.
Tere karam se benayaz, kaun si shay mili nahin.

 Jeene ko jee raha hoon mein, Maalik tere bagayr bhi;
Zindagi jis ko kaha sakoon, Aisi to zindagi nahin.
Tere karam se benayaz, kaun si shay mili nahin.

Kab se pukaarta hai dil, Sunata meri kaun hai;
Mera to is jahaan mein,Tere siwa  koi nahin.
Tere karam se benayaz, kaun si shay mili nahin.

Maana ki mein gareeb hoon,Maana ki mein fakeer hoon;
Aise na ham se roothiye,Jaise mera koi nahin.
Tere karam se benayaz, kaun si shay mili nahin.

 ..Happy holiday season to all