O Krishna, O My Lord, I do not beseech you to harbor me from peril, but let me be gallant in facing them.
O Govinda, I do not ask Thee to alleviate my pain but for the fortitude to conquer it.
O Hari, let me not look for associates in life's battleground but to my own tenacity.
O Lord of Dwarka, let me not cave in to fear but give me the forbearance to win my freedom.
Grant me , O Infallible one, that I may not be a weakling, feeling your grace in my attainments alone, but let me find the clasp of your hand in my failing too.