(devotional song) in the Swaminarayan Sampradaya. Translated, it means: Without Harikrishna, who else can take away our sorrows? Meaning and Significance
: It poses a rhetorical question—if the Creator himself does not intervene, no other power in the universe is capable of removing the deep-seated spiritual and mental afflictions of a devotee. Use in Worship This kirtan is frequently performed during daily (assemblies) and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandirs harikrsna vina duhkha kona hare
: The poetry suggests that the "fever" of material life is a unique suffering that cannot be cured by earthly means; it requires the "presence of the cure"—the Divine Himself. Practice and Application (devotional song) in the Swaminarayan Sampradaya
Bhaktivinoda Thakura
The phrase "Harikrsna vina duhkha kona hare" presents a profound and insightful perspective on the nature of human suffering and the potential for alleviation. By emphasizing the limitations of material solutions and the unique promise of Harikrsna, this phrase invites individuals to reevaluate their understanding of the world and their place within it. Use in Worship This kirtan is frequently performed
The mantra is often called the "Great Mantra for Deliverance." It is a prayer, not a demand.