Gitavali

In another passage in the Gitavali, Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura states: Oh merciful Lord, this is my specific submission at Your lotus feet. I do not ask for bodily happiness, knowledge, wealth or followers... Let whatever attraction I presently have for material sense enjoyment be transformed into attraction and affection for Your lotus feet. I pray not only that this affection for Your lotus feet remain unvarying in all circumstances of happiness and distress, but that day after day it continues to grow by the influence of chanting Your holy names. Wherever I take birth, be it in the animal species, in the heavenly planets or in hell, may ahaituki bhakti ever grace the heart of this servant, Bhaktivinoda.