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tare bale,--’kotha krsna, mora prana-natha?

more krsna dekhao’ bali’ dhare tara hata

SYNONYMS

tare—to him; bale—said; kotha krsna—where is Krsna; mora—My; prana-natha—Lord of life; more—to Me; krsna dekhao—please show Krsna; bali’-saying; dhare—catches; tara—his; hata—hand.

The Lord asked him, “Where is Krsna, My life and soul? Please show Me Krsna.” Saying this, He caught the doorkeeper’s hand.