Aami Bohu Basonay Pranponey Chai (I yearned for many a desires)

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Bengali Version
I yearned for many a desires, with all my life,
You saved me by denying them.
I treasured your cruel mercy, all life long!
That which you gave without me seeking for it:
the sky, the light, the mind, body and soul,
Making me worthy of that great altar, with each passing day,
By saving me from the perils of great desires!
Sometimes I forget, sometimes I trudge along, following your path 
Though you cruelly turn away,
Yet I know that this is your cruel mercy,
That you turn me away because you want to accept me 
My life in its complete form,
Making it worthy of a union with you
By saving me from the perils of half desires!

(Copyright for this poem is with Vishwabharathi Publications. This translation was contributed by Ananya Mukherji annie_muk@hotmail.com)
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