Story

From Galpo Ghor Series

Monosha Mongol

Translated by Saba El Kabir

Guru Bondona

Dhuwa: Uhe Bondo Mata Bondo Monshar Choron

Poyar: Uhe Bondo Deb Gonopoti A Mata Jahar Parboti
Pita Jahar Bhola, Moheshor.
Bondo Debi Soroshwati, A Mata Jahr Poriboti Bangar Bhola Nath.
Bondo Debi Lokhir Pa, Uhe Mondodori Jahar Ma He
Jahar Gaane Mohit Jogonnath.
Shiber Haate Trishiul Ban Boshumata Kornoban
Shureshwari Noreru Jononi
Bondoder Monoshadebi Purane Mohima Shuni
Potit Pabone Puraton.
Aile Monoshar Bore Gonga Jole Ghot Bhore
Tahar Upor Diya Amroshor.
Jeba Nari Jaha Chay Seba Nari Taha Pay
Bol Loge Pera Ar Chagol.
(Ustad Guru Bondona)

Monoshar Pronam
U Bondona Gaan
Astikosho Munir Mata Bhogni Basuki Stotha
Jorot Karukmuni Potni, Monosha Debi Nomstute

Dhuwa: Uhe Bondo Mata Bonde Monoshar Choron

Poyar: Bondo Deb Gonopoti A Mata Jahar Parboti
Pita Jahar Bhola, Moheshor.
Aniya Gongar Bari Gonga Jole Mayers Ghot Bhori,
Tahar Upor Diya Amer Shor.
Noibeddho Thore Thore, Brakkhonete Chondi Pore,
Boli Pore Pera Ar Chagol.
Bali Bole Hay! Hay, Ato Dukh Prane Soy,
Bayon Hoye Chad Hat Baray.
Aso Mago Sarashwati Konthe De Mor Pa,
Golay De Ma Surer Dbhoni Jihbay Kor Ra.
Choudike Ram; Chondro Bondo Patale Bashuki Bondo
Shorge Bondo Joto Debgon.

Ami Ikhha Gurur Bonde Nilam, Sri Horir Pa.
Amar Ashore Je Ja Choraibe Khao, Dohai Lage
Podma Dedir Honumaner Matha Khao.Hymn to the

Master

Dhuwa: Oh Hail Mother Hail The Footsteps Of Monosha

Poyar: Oh Hail The Leader Of The Gods, The Daughter Of Paroboti
The Son Of Bhola, God Among Gods.
Hail The Goddess Soroshwati, Whose Mother Was Poriboti Father Bhangor Bhola Nath
Hail The Foot Of Lakhi, Oh Whose Mother Is Mondodori
Whose Songs Holds The Master Of The Universe To Its Thrall.
The Trident Of Shib Mother Of Earth
Sureswari, Mother Of Men.
Hail Goddess Monosha, The Ancients Sing Whose Praise
The Saviour of Sinners.
Praise Be To Monosha For Filling Up The Ghot With Water From The Ganges
On Top Of Which Sits Mango Buds.
That Which She Shall Want, That She Shall Get
On The Pit Of Sacrifice Sits The Offerings.

Salutations To Monosha And A Hymn

Mother Of The Sage Ashtikassha, Sister Of The Snake King
Wife Of The Sage Karukmuni, All Hail The Monosha Godess

Dhuwa: Oh Hail Mother Hail The Footsteps Of Monosha

Poyar: Oh Hail The Leader Of The Gods, The Daughter Of Paroboti
The Son Of Bhola, God Among Gods.
Bring Home The Goddess And Fill Your Ghot With Her Waters,
A Mango Bud Placed On Top.
Hymns Bit By Bit, The Brahman Recites His Chants
And The Sacraments Of Sacrifice.
Bali Says Oh Woe! The Spirit Cannot Endure Such Grief,
A Dwarf Wants To Touch The Moon.
Come Mother Soroshwati, Bless My Voice
Give Me Melody And Rhythm.
Rama Is In All Side; Hail Moon, Hail The Serpant King
Hail All Gods In Heaven.
In Honour If Ikkha Guru, I Touched Dikkha Guru's Foot,
In Honour Of All Gurus I Touched Hori's Foot.
Eat What You Will Here, But Please
Make Sure You Have Godess Padma's Monkey's Head.

1. The Dhuwa and the Poyar are not characters from the play. Rather they are narrators that help in the flow of the plot, and takes part in the song and dance sequences.
2. An earthen vase used as an implement of worship.

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