The works of Ramaṇa Maharṣi

Akṣaramaṇamālai

Verse 53

நகைக்கிடமிலை நின் னாடிய வெனையருள்நகையிட்டுப்பார் நீயருணாசலா

நகைக்கு இடம் இலை நின் நாடிய எனை அருள் நகை இட்டு பார் நீ அருணாசலா

In plain words

Don't laugh at this. I know how it looks — the seeking, the failing, the coming back. But nakai has two meanings, and I am asking for the other one. Look at me and smile. That is all it would take.

Word for word

This is no laughing matter. Look on me, who have sought you, with a smile of grace. O Arunachala!