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XX. Maitri Bhavana or the Immortal Song: Recite the following song once
with meaning:
A) Song: Maitri Bhavanu Pavitra Zaranu, Muj Haiya Ma Vahya Kare; Shubh Thao Aa Saka Vishvanu, Avi Bhavana Nitya Rahe; Gunathi Bharela Gunijana Dekhi, Haivu Maru Nrutya Kare; A Santo Na Charan Kamal Ma, Muj Jivan No Ardhavya Rahe; Din Krur Ne Dharma Vihona, Dekhi Dilma Dard Rahe; Karuna Bhini Ankho Mathi, Ashruno Shubh Shrot Vahe; Marg Bhulela Jivan Pathik Ne, Marg Chindhava Ubhu Rahu; Kare Upexa A Marag Ni, To Ye Samata Chitt Dharu; Chitrabhanuni Dharma Bhavana, Haiye Sau Manav Lave; Ver Zer Na Paap Taji Ne, Mangal Geet Sa Gave.
B) Meaning: The Immortal Song
May the sacred stream of amity flow forever in my heart. May the universe prosper, such is my cherished desire.
May my heart sing with ectasy at the sight of the virtuous.
And may my life be an offering at their feet.
May my heart bleed at the sight of the wretched, the cruel, the
irreligious.
And may tears of compassion flow from my eyes.
May I always be there to show the path to the pathless wanderers
of life.
Yet if they should not hearken to me, may I bide in patience.
May the spirit of goodwill enter all our hearts.
May we all sing in chorus the immortal song of human concord.
-Chitrabhanu
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