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Bhajagovindam English Translation

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 Bhaja Govindam (Think of Govinda-- Krishna) was a great composition of Adi Shankara, written in the 9th century CE. This composition was immortalised into music by the famous M S Subbulakshmi, and her renditions are widely played today.  Here is an English translation of the composition by Ramesh Krishnakumar, which I encountered today and thought of sharing through my channels. The translation written in red  is my translation from my understanding. Bhajagovindam bhajagovindam .. O, Worship Govinda, O worship Govinda..... Govindam bhaja muudhamadhe ...Let Govinda be the object of your worship... O ignorant one.... Bhajagovindam bhajagovindam O, Worship Govinda, Worship Govinda ... govindam bhajamuudhamate . ...Let Govinda be the object of your worship... O ignorant one.... sampraapte sannihite kaale ..when the time of death comes.. ... regain real happiness at least at the end of your time (death).... nahi nahi rakshati dukrijnkarane ....your knowledge of grammar (worldly w