I loved and surrendered my heart,
yet even so, my friend did not come.

Selecting flowers from my garden,
I threaded a garland
but could not offer it to Him.

I kept the altar of my mind well decorated.
I spread its seat
with love and attachment.
I kindled the lamp
with the flame of my heart.
But I could not make
the a'ratii (with lamp) to welcome Him.

With sandal paste,
the dirt of agony was removed,
dewed with the water of raganuga' devotion.
I utterly lost myself in ra'ga'tmika' devotion,
letting go all my inner pains.