Goswami Tulsidas - Prayer 2 (translated in English)

O Lord, let any one accept any sadhana, he is free to follow its pursuit. <br /> <br />But to me Your name is the granter of all boons. <br /> <br />Karma, upasana, jnana - the various paths outlined in the Vedas for the emancipation of the soul - all are good. <br /> <br />But I seek only one shelter and that is Your name; I seek nothing besides…. <br /> <br />I have enjoyed the sweetness of Your name. It is the fulfiller of my wishes here and in the world to come… <br /> <br />A man may have his affection riveted anywhere as also his faith, <br /> <br />But I recognize my relationship with the Name - Rama; it is my father and mother. <br /> <br />I swear by Shankara and state the truth without hiding it, <br /> <br />That Tulsidas sees all good accruing to him only by repeating Your name.<br /><br />Goswami Tulsidas<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem..../prayer-2-translated