The Mendicant's Song. One of the 27 Gitas, Saint Eknath's commentary thereon was translated into English by Justin E. Abbott. 62 Slokas of Bhikshugita translated by Swamy Tapasyananda are included. The Mendicant's Song. One of the 27 Gitas, Saint Eknath's commentary thereon was translated into English by Justin E. Abbott. 62 Slokas of Bhikshugita translated by Swamy Tapasyananda are included.