(1)
mana re, kena āra varṇa abhimāna
marile pātakī ha’ye, yamadūte yā’be la’ye
nā karibe jātira sammāna
O mind, why are you still proud of caste? When a sinner dies, the Yamadūtas take him away. They do not honour distinctions of birth.
(2)
yadi bhāla karma kara’, svarga-bhoga ataḥpara
tā’te vipra cāṇḍāla samāna
narake’o dui jane daṇḍa pā’be eka sane
janmāntare samāna, vidhi-vidhāna
If one performs pious deeds and enjoys heavenly pleasures thereafter, the brāhmaṇa and the outcaste are equal in that regard. In hell also, both receive punishment together. In future births, the same laws of karma apply equally to all.
(3)
tabe kena abhimāna, la’ye tuccha varṇa-māna
maraṇa-avadhi yāra māna
ucca-varṇa-pada dhari’, varṇāntare ghṛṇā kari’
narakera nā kara sandhāna
Then why this pride in insignificant caste distinction, which lasts only until death? *One who clings to pride of high birth and shows hatred toward other castes only prepares for hell.
* Śrīmad Bhāgavatam (7.9.10) says:
viprād dvi-ṣaḍ-guṇa-yutād aravinda-nābha-
pādāravinda-vimukhāt śvapacaṁ variṣṭham
manye tad-arpita-mano-vacane hitārtha-
prāṇaṁ punāti sa-kulaṁ na tu bhūri-mānaḥ
One who has dedicated his mind, words, activities, wealth, and life to the Supreme Lord—even if born in a family of dog-eaters – is considered far superior to a brāhmaṇa endowed with all twelve brahminical qualities but who is averse to the lotus feet of Nārāyaṇa. Such a devotee purifies his entire family, whereas one proud of his high birth does not.
In other words, a brāhmaṇa may be adorned with the twelve virtues of righteousness, truthfulness, self-restraint, austerity, freedom from envy, modesty, forbearance, freedom from fault-finding, sacrifice, charity, steadfastness, and scriptural learning; yet if he lacks devotion to Kṛṣṇa, a devoted caṇḍāla is to be regarded as superior to him. This is the conclusion one should understand.
(4)
sāmājika māna la’ye, thāka bhāi vipra ha’ye
vaiṣṇave nā kara apamāna
ādara-vyāpārī ha’ye, vivāda jāhāja la’ye
kabhu nāhi kare buddhimān
O brother, you may remain a respected brāhmaṇa in society, but never dishonour a Vaiṣṇava. A wise merchant, dealing in honour and respect, does not engage in quarrels or risk his valuable cargo in disputes.
(5)
tabe yadi kṛṣṇa-bhakti, sādhaha tumi yathā-śakti
sonāya sohāga pā’be sthāna
sārthaka haibe sūtra, sarva-lābha ihā-mūtra
vinoda (kedāra) karibe stuti-gāna
But if you practice kṛṣṇa-bhakti according to your capacity, you will attain a most valuable treasure. Your life will become successful, and you will gain all true benefit here and hereafter. Bhaktivinoda will sing your praises.