Hā Hā Prabhu Nityānanda – A Prayer from the Road | Appalachian Sessions | Echoes of Vraja

Narottama Dāsa Ṭhākura’s Hā Hā Prabhu Nityānanda is a heartfelt appeal for the mercy of Lord Nityānanda. It is the prayer of a soul worn down by the restless suffering of material existence, longing for shelter at the feet of the Lord whose compassion extends even to the most fallen. This interpretation brings the traditional Vaiṣṇava prayer into the intimate world of Appalachian folk music. A weathered, unguarded voice moves over acoustic guitar and sparse fiddle, carrying the feeling of someone who has wandered far from home but has not abandoned hope. The arrangement remains deliberately simple, allowing every word to carry the weight of loneliness, longing, and trust. Throughout the song, the burning restlessness of the world stands against the cooling mercy of Nityānanda. There is no grand resolution, only the quiet conviction that shelter can still be found. The recurring prayer says everything: “Kṛpā-balokana koro, āmi boro duḥkhī” — cast Your merciful glance upon me; I am deeply sorrowful. For the full experience visit: https://echoesofvraja.vercel.app/ LYRICS Hā Hā Prabhu Nityānanda – A Prayer from the Road INTRO Hā Hā Prabhu Nityānanda Hā Hā Prabhu Nityānanda VERSE 1 O Lord Nityānanda, hear my cry, Have mercy on a soul like me. Lost and fallen, far from home, Still I come and call to Thee. REFRAIN Hā Hā Prabhu Nityānanda, Premānanda sukhī, Kṛpā-balokana koro, Āmi boro duḥkhī. Hā Hā Prabhu Nityānanda, Hā Hā Prabhu Nityānanda. VERSE 2 Give me shelter at Your feet, Cool as moonlight on the ground. In this burning world I’ve wandered, Still no resting place I’ve found. REFRAIN Hā Hā Prabhu Nityānanda, Premānanda sukhī, Kṛpā-balokana koro, Āmi boro duḥkhī. VERSE 3 You are mercy without measure, You give love to those in need. Even one as lost as I am May find shelter at Your feet. INSTRUMENTAL VERSE 4 Narottama has no possession, Nothing worthy he can bring. Only longing for Your mercy, Only this one prayer to sing: FINAL REFRAIN Hā Hā Prabhu Nityānanda, Premānanda sukhī, Kṛpā-balokana koro, Āmi boro duḥkhī. Hā Hā Prabhu Nityānanda, Hā Hā Prabhu Nityānanda. OUTRO Kṛpā-balokana koro… Āmi boro duḥkhī… Hā Hā Prabhu Nityānanda.