Sant Anthoni Bhokta, a fervent hymn in konkani dedicated to St.Anthony of Padua. It is said that the Saint was visited by infant Jesus in his room, who caressed his face. because of his simplicity.
“Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:3). Credit : Samara Rebello
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2) Sant Antoni Bokta,
Saint Anthony saintly
Firgianche kulliechea,
A wealthy nobleman
Tujea (livrar) vonttar khellta,
On your book played infant Jesus
ballok Jesu Raza,........}2
Infant king Jesus
Ballok (Jezu) khellta mhunnon
Because Infant Jesus played
Santan rokdich dimbi ghali
the saint immediately knelt
Zomnir poddon Sant Anton
stretched on the floor
pratton kori........ }2
he would pray
Bokta san anthoni
2) Sant Antoni Bokta,
Ochoriam tujim tera,
your miracles are thirteen
Choudavem kor Bokta,
make it fourteen, Saint
Amche Papiamche ghara
Our sinners homes