Refrain: Bha-ra-ni, maa-li-ka, Mother, hear our plea, Bha-ra-ni, maa-li-ka, set the captive spirit free. We bring garlands, turmeric, rice, and lamps that never sleep, Piled high with fragrant flowers where your watchful shadows keep. Offer up our mortal grief, transform it with your flame, Purify the trembling soul, restore the hidden name.