Classic Poem

We will simply forsake anything that stops us
From chanting the name of Narayana!
The beloved of Laxmi we will fervently worship
With all our hearts, words and deeds.

Like a snake that casts off its skin, we will forsake our clan,
Our families and even our parents!
We will leave our wives our sons and even our sisters!
We will forsake anything that stops us
From chanting the name of Narayana!

Prahlad left his father and held on to the name of Sri Hari,
Bharat and Shatrughna left their mother and held on to Sri Rama!
We will forsake anything that stops us
From chanting the name of Narayana!

For the sake of Sri Hari, the wife of the sage even left her husband
Yet untainted by sin, she attained all.
For the sake of Vitthal, the women of Vraj leave behind everything
And walk away into the forest of love, says Narsaiyya,
In Vrindavan, they will revel in passionate love of Hari!
We will forsake anything that stops us
From chanting the name of Narayana!