Vaishnava Jana To
Narsinh Mehta
The True Devotee
The true devotee is one who
Understands the pain of others
If they help those in distress
Their ego doesn’t come into play
The true devotee is one who
Understands the pain of others
They bow to everyone in the world
Never speak ill of anyone
Keep their words pure and their mind steady
Blessed is the mother who bore them
The true devotee is one who
Understands the pain of others
They see everyone equally and give up desire
They treat every woman like a mother
Their tongue never speaks falsehood
They don’t covet others' wealth
The true devotee is one who
Understands the pain of others
They’re not caught up in illusion or greed
With firm detachment in their heart
The name of Rama is their rhythm
All holy places reside in their body
The true devotee is one who
Understands the pain of others
They’re free from greed and deceit
They’ve conquered lust and anger
Says Narsaiyo, when they see them
They uplift their entire lineage
The true devotee is one who
Understands the pain of others
