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Book: English Version of Bhaja Govindam of Shree Adi Shankara Bhagavatpadacharya

Written by Adi Shankaracharya, Bhaja Govindam is a very popular devotional song in Hindu Religion. The 31 stanza composition in Sanskrit is more than a devotional composition. Each word in Bhaja Govindam is pregnant with meaning and the composition is a sort of short synopsis of the teachings of Santana Dharma. Now K P Rathnakara Bhatta has translated Bhaja Govindam into English. There is a transliteration of the 31 stanzas along with explanation of each stanza. Here is an excerpt from the book – the transliteration and meaning of the first stanza Bhaja Govindam Bhaja Govindam Govindam Bhaja Moodhamathe Sampraapthe Sannihithe Kaale Nahi Nahi Rakshathi Dukrnkarane Worship wisdom Worship Wisdom Worship Wisdom Childish Mind When the death is clearly nearing None will rescue thee, please mind Bhaja means to worship, Govinda means the wisdom, the supreme wealth. Human beings face various types of death due to ignorance alone. Therefore it is advised to worship wisdo