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Sunday, January 13th, 2008
1:59 am	++ Sataka Two 1 I would rather reside in Vrndavana, even as an insect, than reside in any other place as a liberated soul with a blissful spiritual body. I would rather reside here in Vrndavana, even as a poverty stricken beggar, than reside in any other place as a person possessing wonderful, endless wealth. I would rather reside here in Vrndavana, even as a person completely devoid of the slightest trace of devotion to Lord Hari, than reside in any other place as a person overwhelmed with the desire to attain the happiness of serving the lotus feet of Lord Krsna, the lover of the gopis. 2 In Vrndavana the trees and vines filled with multitudes of wonderful, transcendental, splendid flowers and fruits, the blissful excited cooing of the multitudes of splendid transcendental peacocks, cuckoos, parrots and other birds, the many multitudes of splendid transcendental lakes, streams, hills and newly blossoming forest groves, as well as the golden ground studded with jewels, have all enchanted me. 3 In Vrndavana the effulgent ground is fashioned with many very wonderful colorful cintamani jewels, the trees and vines are full of blissful spiritual fruits and flowers, the birds make a great tumult by reciting the hymns of the Sama Veda, and the lakes and streams are filled with transcendental nectar. May my heart meditate on Vrndavana in this way. 4 In Vrndavana the leaves on the trees are made of emeralds, the flowers of diamonds, the new flower buds of beautiful pearls, the newly sprouting leaves of red kuruvinda jewels, the many fruits, all filled with various kinds of nectarean tastes, of rubies, the rain of an incessant shower of nectar, and the bumblebees of sapphires. 5 Vrndavana is filled with countless supremely beautiful golden trees as splendid as numberless millions of blazing suns. When these trees appear before the heart they shower a cooling rain of transcendental bliss that immediately extinguishes the burning sufferings of repeated birth and death and grants the rarest and most difficult to obtain spiritual treasure? 6 Vrndavana is illuminated by numberless moons of spiritual bliss. It is cooled by the sweet nectar of spiritual love and it is filled with desire trees and many hosts of madly cooing birds. Whose heart will not run to Sri Sri Radha-Krsna, who enjoy eternal transcendental pastimes in that Vrndavana! 7 Don’t even glance at the external things of this world, whether they belong to you or to others, whether they are as splendid as millions of suns and moons, or whether they possess a great flood of good qualities. Renounce them! Give up all conventional peaceful composure and without caring for anything else, always remember Sri Sri Radha-Krsna and reside in Vrndavana. 8 Give up false identification with this wretched material body, identification that is the cause of the horrible cycle of repeated birth and death. Meditate on your spiritual form in Vrndavana. Millions of calamities may fall. Don’t be disturbed. Until all past karma is destroyed, reside in Vrndavana and always meditate on the pastimes of your two Lords Sri Sri Radha and Krsna. 9 Please worship and serve this effulgent transcendental couple enjoying transcendental amorous pastimes together in this grove of Vrndavana, His complexion the color of sapphires and Hers the color of gold, He holding a splendid flute and She a long-stemmed toy lotus, He with a splendid peacock-feather crown and She with long splendid braids, He dressed in splendid yellow garments and She in splendid red garments. 10 Happily picking many kinds of flowers from the trees and vines, Radha and Krsna praise the forest of Vrndavana. They bathe and sport in the lakes of Vrndavana forest and They play with the birds and other creatures there. Who would not serve Vrndavana forest, the supreme transcendental abode? 11 With Their soft flower-petal hands Sri Radha-Krsna carefully watered the trees and vines from the time of their first sprouting. They nourished them and made them grow and, at the proper time, married each vine to an appropriate tree. When They saw new flowers beginning to blossom, They became delighted and spoke many playful joking words. Let us bow down and offer our respectful obeisances to these trees and vines of Vrndavana forest. 12 In Vrndavana forest the trees are called druma because they melt [dru] with love for Krsna and they are also called taru because they shield [tarana] Krsna from the blazing sunshine [tarana]. The vines are called vratati because they have taken a firm vow [vrata] to serve Krsna. The deer are called krsnasara because Krsna is their life and soul [sara], and they are also called mrga because they always search [mrg] for Krsna’s footprints. 13 I meditate on limitlessly beautiful Vrndavana forest filled with limitless trees and vines, limitless deer and birds, limitless splendid groves, limitless charming lakes and streams, limitless mountains, and the divine couple’s limitless nectar pastimes. 14 O brother, what kinds of enjoyment have you not already experienced in this world of birth and death? What kind of fame and worship have you not already attained in this world by scholarship, charity and sacrifice? For today, O friend, simply accept whatever food comes unsought, look to see the good qualities in others but not their faults, do not put yourself forward, but remain obscure and unbeknown, and continually wander, without any companion, in this beautiful forest of Vrndavana. 15 If someone tells me “You should leave Vrndavana”, I will cut out his tongue. If someone tries to drag me from Vrndavana by force, I will kill him. If a beautiful girl begs me leave Vrndavana and marry her, I will not go. If need be I will become a thief and steal the money of others, but I will not take a single step out of Vrndavana. 16 When becoming dumb to jokes mocking others, deaf and blind to others faults, and inactive like a stone in the matter of bringing others even the slightest pain, will I reside in this Vrndavana Forest that is so dear to Lord Krsna? 17 Bearing unbearable sufferings, leaving my old friends and relative behind, and eating what was rejected even by outcasts, I shall reside in Vrndavana. 18 I will not leave the company of the saintly devotees. I will not speak to my old friends and relatives. I will not even show my face to them. I am intent on residing in Vrndavana. 19 Within the boundless, all pervading effulgence of the brahmajyoti is the extremely blissful and effulgent realm of Lord Visnu. Within that realm of Lord Visnus is an other effulgent realm of immeasurable transcendental bliss. Within that place is this forest of Vrndavana. 20 Is this the personified form of transcendental pastimes? Is this the personified form of transcendental amorous love? Is this the personified form of transcendental pleasure? Is this the personified science of cupid’s archery. Is this the personified life-potency of Lord Syamasundara? I do not know who this is. This is Sri Radha eternally enjoying transcendental pastimes with Lord Hari day and night in Vrndavana forest. 21 May Lord Syama’s beloved Radha, who from each of her limbs floods Vrndavana forest with charming, effulgent, wonderful golden nectar oceans glistening with drops of intense sweetness flowing from the original source of the nectar of all love and filled with the happiness of wild amorous pastimes, play within my heart. 22 Sri Radha’s charming teenage maidservants in Vrndavana have braids that swing to and fro, beautiful broad hips, slender waists, splendid necklaces decorating the flower buds of their beautiful breasts, various splendid ornaments and garments, glistening golden complexions the color of saffron, and youthful beauty that is as sweet as nectar. Please meditate on Sri Radha’s maidservants in this way. 23 Is this a beautiful transformation of transcendental nectar? Is this the mercy, generosity and playfulness of the Supreme Personality of Godhead appearing before us in a wonderful form? What wonderful thing is this? This is not wonderful. This is the land of Vrndavana, which enchants Laksmi, Brahma, Siva, and all the demigods, and which has now appeared on this earth. 24 When, by continually wandering through the land of Vrndavana, by loudly calling out in ecstasy, by dancing and singing impelled by feelings of transcendental love, by rolling about on the ground, the hairs on my body standing up in bliss, and by cutting the knots of material attachment and becoming expert in the transcendental nectar mellows of devotional service, will I become the crest jewel of all fortunate men? 25 In Vrndavana the youthful divine couple, whose complexions are dark and fair, and who are two wonderful treasure-houses of beauty and other transcendental qualities, enjoy Their pastimes. In that Vrndavana all transcendental virtues are present to the highest degree. When, with sweet transcendental love, shall I properly worship that Vrndavana forest? 26 In this beginningless world of repeated birth and death how many times have you not suffered in hell and how many times have you not relished pleasures that eclipse the happiness of Brahma, Indra and the other demigods? My friend, in this one body do not consider happiness or distress, but simply worship the supreme transcendental abode, Sri Vrndavana. 27 Anointing your entire body with the dust from the feet of the residents of Sri Vrndavana, seeing Sri Vrndavana as the supreme effulgent transcendental realm, and meditating on the fact that Sri Sri Radha and Krsna are always charmed by the sweetness of Sri Vrndavana, please reside in this transcendental abode, Sridhama Vrndavana. 28 O Vrndavana, you possess the supreme transcendental beauty. O supremely blissful Vrndavana, your sweet transcendental qualities are eternally glorified in song. O Vrndavana, if I know that in comparison to you millions of lifetimes are extremely insignificant, then why for me does this entire material world not become as insignificant as a single blade of grass. 29 Please worship the land of Vrndavana, where a dark youth, who is the personified wonderful treasure of supreme transcendental bliss, plays in waves of eternal transcendental amorous love with a golden young queen who is the personified sweetness of love. 30 Please worship the youthful couple, whose splendor eclipses hosts of newly-blossomed golden campaka flowers and fully-blossomed blue lotuses, and who enjoy the sweetness of transcendental pastimes in the newly-blossomed grove of Vrndavana. 31 Please serve the lotus feet of the fair and dark charming divine couple overwhelmed with amorous passion in the newly-blossoming groves of Vrndavana. 32 Please meditate on the youthful couple who, Their love for each other eternally increasing, and the hairs on Their fair and dark forms erect in ecstasy, are now intoxicated by the sweet nectar of Their amorous pastimes in this forest grove. 33 In the spiritual moonlight ocean of perfect love and bliss is a wonderful island. In that island is the wonderful splendid forest of Vrndavana. In that forest of Vrndavana is a wonderful fair and dark young couple. 34 He who strives for liberation is fortunate in this world. He who is intent on devotional service to Lord Hari is more fortunate. He who has spontaneous attraction for Lord Krsna’s lotus feet is more fortunate still. He who is devoted to Lord Krsna as the husband of Rukmini is even more fortunate. He who is devoted to Lord Krsna as the son of Yasoda-devi is still more fortunate. He who is devoted to Lord Krsna as the friend of Subala is even more fortunate. He who is devoted to Lord Krsna as the lover of the gopis is still more fortunate. A devotee overwhelmed by the nectar of love for Srimati Radharani, the beautiful queen of Vrndavana, is the most fortunate of all. 35 In one pair of forms unseen by the gopis, Radha and Krsna tightly embrace. In another pair of forms They may be seen far away in the cottage of newly blossoming vines. In another pair of forms They enjoy playful joking words. In another pair of forms They enjoy amorous pastimes in the forest of Vrndavana. In one pair of forms They meet in Gokula and in another pair of forms They are separated again. In this way the transcendental forms of Sri Sri Radha and Krsna are manifested in many different places in a single moment. 36 Within the boundary of Vrndavana forest, O friend, please worship this dark ocean of transcendental nectar that has many playful, glistening waves of eternally expanding amorous pastimes, that is the home of the splendid transcendental fish of Srimati Radharani’s heart and mind, that rises with the rising of the moon that is Radharani’s face, that is churned by the wonderful Mandara Mountain of transcendental passion for Radharani, and that brings nectar to the eyes of all the gopis. 37 My queen, who is the forests where the deer of Krsna’s life-breath sports, who is the splendid transcendental lake where the fish of Krsna’s heart and mind plays, who is the community of beautiful lotus flowers that attracts the bumblebee of Krsna, and who is the brilliant moonlight that cools Krsna’s passionately burning heart, eternally enjoys transcendental pastimes with Her peerless lover, Krsna. 38 In beautiful Vrndavana, which is filled with jewelled trees and vines bearing wonderfully colorful blissful flowers, in the shade of a kadamba tree risen from the golden ground, a fair and dark couple is now before our eyes. 39 Obeisances to the gopis who, gazing and gazing at Sri Sri Radha and Krsna engaged in a wonderfully playful amorous battle on a throne of flowers under a lovely flower-awning in a palatial grove filled with very wonderful flowers and glistening vines in Vrndavana forest, become overcome with bliss and roll about on the ground. 40 I bow down before the young gopis decorated with the dearmost divine couple’s prasadam ornaments, garlands and garments, who by singing, dancing and playing musical instruments, and by offering Them garlands, musk, aguru, kunkuma, fragrant scents, betel nut and garments earnestly serve Sri Sri Radha-Krsna as They enjoy nectar transcendental pastimes in the grove of Vrndavana. 41-43 Some gopis are engaged in grinding sandalwood and kunkuma, some in threading garlands of flowers, some in decorating the pastime grove, some in fetching water, some in preparing splendid silk garments, some in assembling new ornaments, some inlaboriously preparing delicious food and drink, some in arranging excellent betel nuts and betel leaves, some in expertly singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments, some in bathing the divine couple and anointing them with oil, some in continually fanning Them, some are extremely delighted to see all these intimate services, some have become stunned to see these pastimes of the dear divine couple, and some have given up everything to assist the pastimes of the divine couple. In this way the gopis are overwhelmed with love for Sri Sri Radha-Krsna. In these forests of Vrndavana I will search for these wonderfully beautiful young gopis. 44-46 One wear a peacock feather crown, and the other has wonderfully beautiful braids. One has a chest wonderfully anointed with sandalwood paste and the other wears a splendid bodice. One wears colorfully jewelled yellow garments that reach down almost to the ankle, and the other wears beautiful colorfully jewelled garments of red. In this way the fair and dark young couple are wonderfully charming and handsome. They smile with love for each other. Their wonderful splendor pervades all directions. With the tinkling sounds of ankle-bells and belt, and also with the music of the jewelled flute, They enchant the moving and non-moving spiritual creatures of Vrndavana forest. They enter the beautiful jewelled arena, which is covered with flowers filled with the sounds of the gopis singing accompanied by the playing of mrdanga drums. They dance and clap Their hands with wonderful gracefulness, and the graceful motions of Their limbs and eyes creates a great festival of the nectarean mellows of transcendental amorous love. The divine couple is my life and soul. Among the saintly devotees, who will not worship this divine couple? 47 Tasting unbounded eternal transcendental pleasure, displaying the most endearing, enchanting splendid beauty, the young couple that is the hero and heroine of those expert at relishing the nectar of transcendental mellows trembles with great love as They enjoy wonderful amorous pastimes in the newly blossoming groves of Vrndavana forest. I meditate on that transcendental couple. 48 When will the divine teenage couple, whose bodily luster rebukes the splendor of blue lotus and golden campaka flowers, who are filled with deep love for each other, and who are overwhelmed with amorous desire, appear before me, my eyes glistening with love as I reside in this forest of Vrndavana. 49 I pray that wonderful Vrndavana Forest, which is manifest in the splendid ocean of transcendental bliss and love, may appear before me. I pray that my mind may become worthy to taste the nectar of the sight of the supremely enchanting fair and dark young couple that enjoys transcendental pastimes in the groves of Vrndavana forest. 50 A person absorbed in the most wicked sordid deeds who once bows down to offer respect to a blade of grass in Vrndavana at once becomes a very pious person. At the end of his body, by the mercy of the Supreme Lord, who has all power to unshackle him from the bonds of karma, he certainly attains the otherwise unattainable feet of Lord Krsna. 51 By displaying a great abundance of transcendental wealth, love for Vrndavana Forest laughs at millions of Kuveras. By displaying great power of intelligence, love for Vrndavana forest eclipses a great host of intelligent Brhaspatis. That love removes the lamentation of separation from wife, children and others. Because it is filled with the nectar of love for Lord Krsna, love for Vrndavana is the supreme object of worship for Sukadeva Gosvami, Prahlada Maharaja and the great devotees. 52 He who renounces all the opulences of his household life, who leaves his wife, children and other relatives and friends decorated with good qualities, who ignores the great respect everyone offers to him, who renounces the duties of ordinary piety, who does not become even slightly softened at heart by the repeated protests of mother, father, and other superiors, and who goes to Vrndavana, is proclaimed by all to be the most fortunate of all fortunate persons. 53 Neither hearing nor believing the account of the faults or virtues of all other living entities, considering all the residents of Vrndavana to be his superiors and bowing down like a stick to offer respect to them, free from all pride, completely penniless, and always shedding blissful tears of love for Sri Sri Radha-Krsna, a certain saintly devotee resides in the forest of Vrndavana. 54 Crying in a voice filled with pain, rolling about on the ground, bowing down to offer respect to the person who is his dearmost friend, placing blades of grass between his teeth, and with millions of plaintive words begging for the merciful glance of his two masters, staying all alone at the base of a tree in Vrndavana forest, resting his cheek on his left hand, and shedding many tears, a certain incomparably fortunate person spends his day and nights. 55 Constantly shedding a great stream of tears, pallid, eating only a single morsel, whether rejected, bound, or struck, remaining always motionless and unaffected as if he were a mountain, without any companions, situated in complete poverty, and, with great longing, meditating on the great transcendental beauty of the lotus petals of the feet of Sri Sri Radha and Krsna, a certain person stays in this forest of Vrndavana. 56 Please place flower garlands on Their necks. Anoint all their limbs with pleasant sandal paste. Give Them betel nuts to chew. Please Them by nicely fanning Them. When They lie down together enjoying the happiness of a tight embrace, massage Their feet. In this way please serve Sri Sri Radha-Krsna as They enjoy transcendental pastimes on a throne in a solitary place in the forest. 57-58 Filled with amorous desires, Sri Sri Radha and Krsna gracefully enter the palace of vines. Their glistening eyes, words, limbs, and motions are all filled with nectar, and Their eyes move with amorous playfulness. Seeing all this, Radha’s maidservants begin to discreetly go outside, but the smiling divine couple brings them back in. They are plunged in shyness and bliss at the same moment. These teenage maidservants of Srimati Radharani have complexions as splendid as gold. They are ravishingly beautiful, with beautiful slender waists and very large breasts and hips, and each wears in her nose a pearl studded with jewels and gold. Their braided hair, their garments, and their ornaments, are all very beautiful. Please meditate on Srimati Radharani’s maidservants in this way. 59 Srimati Radharani’s maidservants are very beautiful. The vines of their arms and wrists are charmingly decorated with bracelets and armlets. The bells on their sashes and anklets tinkle melodiously. Their jewelled earrings are lovely. Their glistening braided hair is charming and splendid and the flower buds of their breasts are nicely decorated with necklaces of jewels. They have given all their love to their mistress, Sri Radha. In this way please meditate on the golden-complexioned maidservants of Srimati Radharani. 60 Ah! In Vrndavana Forest all the animals, birds, trees, vines and countless other living entities, who are all very sweetly beautiful and as splendid as gold, have now become stunned by drinking the maddeningly sweet nectar of the bliss of great transcendental love. Ah! Induced by all of them, the most enchanting, priceless teenage treasure has now appeared before me. 61 Overwhelmed by a flood of transcendental love, speaking with a broken voice, shedding tears, and the hairs of Her body erect with excitement, She sent Her dearmost friends to Her beloved with a letter of humble apology. Later, in a certain part of Vrndavana Forest, She bound His feet with Her braided hair. All glories to this beautiful girl who is the light of my life. 62 They are both situated in rising new youthfulness. They are overwhelmed by ever-new feelings of intense love. They tremble in the agitation of newly aroused amorous passion. Their graceful playful charm is fresh and new. In new glances, motions and words, They create waves of sweetness. Please meditate on Them, the splendid fair and dark complexioned couple in this newly blossomed forest. 63 They have given Their lives to each other. During bathing, sleeping, eating, and all other activities, Their intense, ever-new love does not allow Them to remain separated. They eternally enjoy transcendental pastimes together in the newly blossoming groves of Vrndavana forest. Let me worship that supremely sweet, splendid divine couple. 64 Filled with the happiness of the great love They bear for each other, They gracefully sing and dance without interruption, creating great waves of the wonderful sweetness of youth. They are so attached to each other that the momentary separation They endure when Their eyes blink fills Them with pain. Please worship this charming fair and dark complexioned couple in the groves of Vrndavana forest. 65 Don’t endeavor for the sake of children, wealth, wife, and a host of other temporary objects that are simply various manifestations of Lord Krsna’s illusory potency maya. Instead, pick up the priceless crown jewel of the supreme goal of life. That jewel has now somehow or other fallen to this land of Vrndavana. 66 Under a tree by the Yamuna’s shore Radha and Krsna thirst to enjoy transcendental amorous pastimes. Please worship Them with pure, unalloyed love. 67 I pray that I may become an insignificant dog who lives at the doorstep of Lord Krsna in Vrndavana. I pray that I may never live in any other place, even as a dear friend of the goddess Laksmi, or even as a goddess myself. 68 I pray that the queen of Vrndavana, whose every limb shines with an ocean of wonderful golden moonlight, and whose beautiful form displays a wonder of ever fresh youthfulness, may appear before me. 69 Materialistic women completely destroy spiritual life. For this reason an intelligent man should live in Vrndavana, where there is no talking of such woman. 70 Crossing beyond Lord Visnu’s illusory potency maya, distrusting women and frightened of their company, an intelligent man will choose to live very humbly in the land of Vrndavana. 71 Even if the residents of Vrndavana are violent hoodlums in disguise, or thieves who plunder one’s money and wife, still, they who are learned and saintly do not see any fault in them. 72 O Vrndavana, how can there be any auspiciousness for one who does not always praise you with his voice? What kind of body will become available in the next life for a person who will not abandon attachment for his own home and live within your borders? What goals remain within the heart of a person who will not give up his sons stay within your boundary? What person who knows the truth will not take shelter of a blade of grass that grows within you? 73 Absorbed in the mellows of unalloyed love for Radha’s lover, Krsna, who is an ocean of the nectar of expert intelligence, who enjoys ever fresh and new transcendental amorous pastimes, who sometimes makes Radha extremely angry, and whose heart, senses, and limbs are all caught by the hook of the playful movements of Radha’s eyebrow, I will be unmoved by the greatest impediments, take shelter of Vrndavana Forest. 74 The nectar moon of Lord Krsna’s face rises in the newly blossoming groves of Vrndavana forest. That moon delights the lotus flowers that are the gopis. It is very sweetly kissed by affectionate Radharani. My mind places all its attention in that moon. 75 The motions of the beautiful gopis eyes hinted to Lord Krsna that Radha had gone to take rest in the forest cottage. Meeting Her there, Lord Krsna kissed and embraced her. Please meditate on Srimati Radharani enjoying pastimes in this way. 76 Disguised as a gopi friend, Lord Krsna, who is more handsome than millions of Kamadevas, entered the cottage of newly blossoming vines. In that disguise he greatly pleased Radha, who is more dear to Him than His own life. Let me meditate on Srimati Radharani in this way. 77 Disguised as a maidservant, Lord Krsna massaged His beloved Radha’s lotus feet. Radha was so pleased with this service that She rebuked Her regular gopi-masseuse for her relative incompetence. Let me meditate on Srimati Radharani in this way. 78 Within the boundary of Vrndavana forest a certain youthful form fills the ten directions with the splendor of its limbs, which shine like molten gold. This form rests on the chest of the splendid dark moon that is Lord Krsna. This form is overcome with the nectar of transcendental mellows and maddened with the bliss of transcendental love. The ornaments that decorate this form tinkle with the movements of transcendental pastimes. The garments that cover this form have fallen and the flower garlands decorating this form have become broken. Maddened with amorous passion, this form no longer feels any embarrassment. 79 In a grove of kadamba trees by the Yamuna’s shore, Radha became frightened by the dangerous bumblebees wandering among the lotus flowers. Calling out “O! It is a black bee! O Krsna, I take refuge in You” She tightly embraced Lord Krsna. In this way Lord Krsna felt great transcendental bliss. 80 In Vrndavana forest, in a grove of very fragrant blossoming jasmine flowers, Sri Sri Radha-Krsna sit down together. Overwhelmed with the nectar of transcendental mellows, They touch each other, repeatedly decorating each other’s body with many wonderful flower ornaments although in the course of Their amorous pastimes these decorations become broken. Let me worship Sri Sri Radha-Krsna, who enjoys pastimes in this way. 81 Vrndavana’s queen Radha is now drowning in the blissful nectar ocean that is dark complexioned Lord Krsna, and Krsna is also plunged in the shoreless blissful nectar ocean of Sri Radha. The gopis hearts and bodies swim in the blissful nectar ocean of gazing at the transcendental pastimes of the divine couple, who are billions of times more dear to each other than Their own life’s breath. I meditate on Radha, Krsna, and the gopis in this way. 82 I worship the fair and dark complexioned divine couple who moment after moment enjoy a very wonderful festival of passionate amorous pastimes in the forest groves. 83 Watering the young trees and vines, teaching the male and female parrots to recite, teaching the peacock couple to dance, and observing the flood of artistic skill displayed by a newly arrived gopi maidservant, may the wonderfully playful monarchs of Vrndavana enjoy transcendental pastimes in my heart. 84 Seeing a vine displaying new buds, lovely with smiling flowers, decorated with new sprouts, streaming honey, and embracing a tamala tree, my queen became overwhelmed with a desire to meet Her lover, Krsna, and She began to faint. Her gopi friend at once held Her up. 85 Eternally carried by great whirlpools in the nectar ocean of pure transcendental bliss, displaying a great sweetness of eternal and wonderful beauty, pastimes and youthfulness and the hairs of Their bodies standing up in ecstatic bliss as They dance in a circle of gopi friends, a splendid fair and dark couple enjoy transcendental pastimes within the borders of Sri Vrndavana. I worship Them. 86 The forms of Radha’s maidservants are wonderful bubbles from the particles of foam from the effulgent spiritual ocean of sweet transcendental love that flows from the beauty of Radha’s lotus feet. These young girls are filled with all artistic skill, and their wonderfully beautiful limbs are decorated with splendid garments and ornaments. O friend, please become the follower and servant of these maidservants of Sri Radha. 87 In the forest of Sri Vrndavana the divine couple playfully imitates the humming of the bees, the warbling of cuckoos, the cries and dancing of the peacocks, the graceful motions of the male and female swans, the embrace of the vines and the trees, and the frightened glances of the deer. Please serve this divine couple, for They are your only real friends. 88 Fallen into the expanding whirlpool of the powerful, splendid river of transcendental love, and absorbed in wonderful, unrestrained amorous pastimes, the youthful divine couple has filled with wonder the forest of Vrndavana. 89 “Where did They pass as They went? Where did They stop? What food did They bring? What garments did They wear? What did They say? What pastimes did They enjoy? Did They not take anything with Them?’ Speaking in this way, please go to the youthful divine couple, who are now overwhelmed by tasting the nectar of Their transcendental amorous pastimes. Please go and serve Them. 90 The gopis tie the hair of Sri Sri Radha and Krsna. They decorate, clothe, and feed Them. They place the flute, lute, and other musical instruments in Their hand, and they respectfully play music for Their dancing. The gopis are able to very beautifully decorate Sri Sri Radha and Krsna, who yearn to enjoy transcendental amorous pastimes in the forest grove. 91 In the forest of Vrndavana, which is filled with splendid bliss emanating from the bija syllable of the Kama-gayatri mantra, a teenage boy stands with a teenage girl. The girl is the personified treasure of very wonderful and sweet ecstatic love. From each of Her limbs a nectar ocean of golden splendor emanates. The boy is the personified form of the most wonderful and sweet nectar. 92 Within the splendid ocean of light manifested from the bija syllable of the Kama-gayatri mantra, the sweet abode named Vrndavana is manifest. Within that Vrndavana resides an unlimitedly sweet fair and dark complexioned couple absorbed in enjoying amorous pastimes. Please worship and serve Them. 93 Because of Sri Radha’s passionate amorous desire the hairs on each of Her Limbs stands upright. From each of Her limbs flow great waves of golden splendor that inundate the entire universe. Her sweet amorous glances have completely conquered the dark moon of Lord Krsna. Let us meditate on these wonderful features of the divine couple’s eternal amorous pastimes in Vrndavana. 94 In a newly blossoming nectarean grove of Vrndavana forest, a wonderful charmingly fair and dark complexioned amorous couple plays. Please meditate on Them. 95 Please always remember what Lord Caitanya has taught about the nature of Sri Vrndavana, the nature of Sri Sri Radha-Krsna, and the nature of us individual spirit souls. 96 Simply bow down to offer respects to the cottages in the groves of Vrndavana and you will find the wonderful treasure contained in the nectar oceans of pure love for Lord Krsna. 97 The blissful impersonal Brahman does not possess even the three most basic forms of variety. In Vrndavana however, the wonder of great variety has reached the topmost superlative of existence. 98 O drop of spiritual potency, O spirit soul, please meditate on the beautiful, blissful, wonderful, sweet ocean of spiritual potency where the elephant of Sri Krsna splashes as He enjoys His pastimes. 99 Please worship the fair and dark complexioned divine couple who are now plunged in the shoreless nectar of ever new and fresh transcendental amorous pastimes in Vrndavana forest. (Comment on this)
1:57 am	Sri Vrndavana Mahimamrta by Srila Prabodhananda Sarasvati Thakura Sataka One 1 Meditating on the lotus feet of Sri Sri Radha-Muralimanohara, placing myself at the dust of Lord Caitanya’s feet, and respectfully offering obeisances to the great devotees of the Lord, who are so many oceans of transcendental virtue, I shall now happily begin to praise the transcendental opulences of Sri Vrndavana. 2 I am not strong enough to go to the far shore of the great nectar ocean of Vrndavana’s glories. Who can go there? However, because I love Vrndavana I will now dip into that ocean. I pray that this endeavor may become successful and bring an auspicious result. 3 O Sri Vrndavana, please reveal in my heart Your wonderful transcendental form full of the most confidential spiritual knowledge and bliss. Embarrassed to describe the highest nectar, the Upanisads only say “not this, not this”. Where are you described? 4 Day and night I glorify Vrndavana, which is filled with the wonder of Sri Sri Radha and Krsna’s pastimes, the wonder of the greatest sweetness, the ultimate nectar of Lord Hari, the sweetest, most beautiful auspiciousness and a flood of virtues Ananta-sesa, Siva, and a host of others cannot cross. 5 Think of Vrndavana with love. Roll in its dust. Love it ardently. Please its moving and non moving residents. Worship Sri Radha’s birthplace. With all your heart take shelter of Sri Vrndavana, the best of all holy places. 6 If the Vedanta does not directly describe Vrndavana, why should that matter to me? If the faulty logicians, who are like serpents living in the Vedic literatures, ignore Vrndavana, why should I care? If even the devotees of the Lord do not understand the glories of Vrndavana, how does that affect me? Even if my heart were pierced by thousands of thunderbolts, I would never leave Vrndavana. 7 I meditate on Vrndavana, where the cuckoos sing the fifth note, the flute plays splendid melodies, peacocks sing and dance, vines and trees bloom, splendid and charming forests are wonderful with many birds and deer, and there are many splendid lakes, streams and hills. 8-9 The transcendental, subtle, expansive Brahman effulgence, which is the secondary cause of material creation, is last. Before it is Vaikuntha, then Dvaraka, then Krsna’s birthplace, Mathura, then Krsna’s Vrndavana, the shelter of the surabhi cows, and first is the place in Vrndavana forest where the gopis enjoyed pastimes, where Radha’s grove, which fills us with wonder and which is the form of the highest purest love, which maddens everyone there, is splendidly manifest. 10 Wonderfully flooded with handsomeness, intelligence, and mutual love, Sri Sri Radha-Krsna, eternally enjoy passionate amorous pastimes in the company of Their friends there. 11 Srila Vrndavana is perfect in every way. Blind fools say there are genuine defects there. O! O! I pray that I may not see these fools at the moment of my death! Are they not the object of everyone’s laughter? 12 After attaining the platform of Brahman happiness by performing severe austerities, the personified Upanisads worshipped the Personality of Godhead without any reservation, and thus obtained His mercy. By the mercy of the Lord they were able to become surabhi cows in the land of Vraja and enjoy the direct association of Sri Krsna, and by constantly grazing on the grass of Vrndavana, they become filled with the nectarean taste of the topmost mellows of pure devotional love for the lotus feet of Sri Sri Radha-Krsna. 13 If someone relates to me the faults of one of the moving or non-moving residents of Vrndavana, then how is his action different from cutting me with hundreds of sharpened swords, arrows and other weapons? The residents of Vrndavana are all as dear to the Personality of Godhead as His own life. If one is a little bit inimical to even a blade of grass in Vrndavana, then who will be able to rescue him from the horrible hell that awaits him? When will that rescue occur? 14 May my eyes become overwhelmed with ecstasy by seeing the nectar waves of Vrndavana’s beauty. May my intelligence drown in the nectar ocean of Vrndavana’s glories. May my body become agitated by the swiftly moving currents of ecstatic bliss and thus roll about on the ground of Vrndavana. Falling down like a stick, may I offer my respectful obeisances to all the residents of Vrndavana. 15 May the land of Srila Vrndavana where Subala and the other wonderful cowherd boys, who are all dear friends of Sri Krsna, play, where Lalita and the other splendidly beautiful young gopis, who are all filled with love for Srimati Radharani, enjoy transcendental bliss, and where Sri Sri Radha-Krsna thirst to enjoy wonderful transcendental amorous pastimes day and night, become manifest in my heart. 16 To drink: the freely flowing streams are filled with clear sweet water as nectar. To eat: the dried leaves from the trees are foods as palatable as one could desire. The warm breezes are just as one would have them. To reside: there are clean mountain caves and other suitable residences. Alas! Alas! How unfortunate I would be if I wished to leave Vrndavana! 17 Vrndavana is like the incomparable essence of the ocean of pure love of Krsna, or it is like the sweetest xisland-bracelet decorating that ocean of love. I pray this land of Vrndavana, which the great sages experience sweet as nectar, give me shelter until the moment I leave this body. 18 I meditate on wonderful Vrndavana, where there are millions of lakes, ponds, and wells, all filled with water as sweet as transcendental nectar, where there are many gardens filled with blossoming transcendental flowers and fruits and unlimited wonderful trees and vines, where there are numberless transcendental deers and other animals who move here and there, and where there are many beautiful transcendental groves. 19 Whose heart would not be enchanted by Vrndavana where Sri Radhika-Madanamohana enjoy many pastimes, where there are many trees and flowering vines, where the ground is paved with jewels, and where the birds, deer and other animals are all maddened with transcendental bliss? 20 I have seen Vrndavana plunged into an ocean of sweetness by the amorous pastimes of two persons more splendid than gold and sapphires and more glorious than millions of Ratis and Kamadevas. 21 The materialists, who are strongly attached to the objects of sense gratification, the ascetics, who cannot tolerate even a glimpse of sense happiness, the earnestly endeavoring yogis, the impersonalists, whose minds are merged in Brahman happiness, and the devotees whose minds have entered the lotus flower of Lord Govinda’s feet, are all enchanted by the transcendental qualities of Sri Vrndavana. 22 If one studies the Upanisads for a long time he will not obtain even an atomic particle of transcendental sweetness as a result of his study. On the other hand, simply by residing in Vrndavana one will become quickly drowned in a great ocean of transcendental nectar. May that supreme abode of Sri Vrndavana become manifest within my heart. 23 When, patiently tolerating hundreds of kicks, millions of insults, and the constant onslaught of hunger, thirst, cold, heat and hundreds of other sufferings, penniless, agitated, shedding a great shower of tears, and calling out the names of Sri Sri Radha-Krsna in a piteous voice, will I wander in this land of Vrndavana? 24 Today or tomorrow this worthless material body will leave me and all the material happiness connected with it will also leave. Because material happiness is temporary, it should be understood to be only a mirage of the real happiness. O my mind, please abandon this false happiness and enjoy the real, eternal happiness of devotional service within the land of Vrndavana. 25 How important are the most powerful earthly kings for us? How important are all the demigods and sages? How important are countless material opulences, which come and go like the scenery in a dream? How important are even the liberated devotees in the spiritual realm of Vaikuntha, for those of us who have made residing in Vrndavana our only goal of life? 26 May Sri Vrndavana, which grants auspiciousness and bliss to all, and which is deeply loved by two or three great souls, become the mother and protectress of blind me. 27 May I love Vrndavana, where at the base of a kadamba tree on the cool shore of the Yamuna a dark complexioned, amorous, divine youth dressed in yellow garments plays a flute as He glances at Radha’s lotus face. 28 What is the use of the highest royal pleasures? What is the use of perfecting the yoga-system and travelling to the upper planets? What is the use of the great variety of material endeavors to attain useless ends? These things are insignificant in comparison to residence in Vrndavana. Simply by living in Vrndavana I will one day hear the sweet sound of Krsna’s flute, which brings the ultimate bliss. 29 My body may be decorated with beautiful garments and ornaments, or it may burn with terrible disease. I may be praised, or defamed with millions of words. I may become the master of all wealth, or I may be reduced to abject poverty. I may be free from all suffering, or I may be a living corpse. Whatever my condition is, I shall always take shelter of the transcendental land of Sri Vrndavana, the source of all bliss. 30 You may experience either happiness or distress. You may know fame or infamy. The lowest persons may insult you, or the saintly devotees may praise you. You may know poverty or great wealth. You may obtain all valuable things, or you may not obtain anything. Whatever position your past pious or impious deeds may place you in, just make Vrndavana your life and soul. 31 Flee from the witch of female companionship, uproot all desires for material enjoyment, accept whatever destiny provides for your bodily maintenance, and reside in Sri Vrndavana. 32 Don’t do anything! Don’t say anything! Forget everything you’ve seen! Remember the fair and dark divine couple that pains Kamadeva, flee the common people and go to transcendental Vrndavana! 33 He who gives up the company of ordinary people, keeps no servants or followers, agitated with a desire to serve Sri Sri Radha-Krsna, constantly sheds tears, his hands placed on his cheeks and lives in Vrndavana, is the most fortunate of all persons. 34 If you desire to easily get vast wealth, a beautiful wife, good children, a palatial home and the other opulences that don’t come in this world without a struggle, and if you desire krsna-bhakti, which carries liberation in the palm of her hand, then simply reside in the spiritual realm named Vrndavana. 35 O friend, please control your mind and senses and go and live in Vrndavana, which is a mine of nectar, and which is so glorious that even millions of books by the greatest poets and philosophers cannot describe a single ray of light from the host of the jewels of its virtues. 36 All glories to Sri Vrndavana which, with single particle of its glory, which cannot be understood even by Laksmi, Siva, Brahma, and all the leaders of the demigods, makes numberless kamadhenu cows, kalpa-vrksa trees, and cintamani gems appear insignificant. 37 If Vrndavana, whose great splendor eclipses the shining of millions of suns, moons, fires and lighting flashes, once shines in the heart, then the desire for wealth and a host of material benefits will not enter. 38 May blissful, spiritual, wonderful Vrndavana which with its charming groves where Sri Sri Radhika-Muralimohana enjoy pastimes, milks the ocean of nectar, destroy my sins. 39 May faultless Vrndavana, which transforms sinners into saints, protect me, who stands outside all religious duties, and dry up the multitude of my terrible sins. 40 With great devotion Brahma and the demigods glorify and the Supreme Personality of Godhead nullifies the karma of a glorious person who because of many past pious deeds has obtained Vrndavana as a guest residing in his eyes. 41 When, filled with eternal transcendental bliss, will I reside in Vrndavana, the most exalted of moving and non-moving creatures, and the nectar treasury of pure devotional service to Sri Radhika-Ramana? 42 Sri Krsna, whose heart is supremely splendid and magnanimous, eternally resides in the supremely purifying, glorious and limitless land of Vrndavana, capitol city of the most wonderful nectar. 43 They who somehow or other remain up to the moment of death here in Vrndavana, which with its splendor bathes all moving and non-moving creatures in an ocean of bliss, are at the head of all great Vaisnavas. 44 May Vrndavana, filled with a host of pure spiritual virtues, and glorified by the greatest sages and philosophers, with her wonderful power and mercy transform sinful animals like me into servants of her feet. 45 O, look at Vrndavana, so beautiful with many blissful, splendid groves of kalpa-vrksa trees, with many parrots and other birds intoxicated by singing Vedic hymns glorifying Krsna, with many deers so pleasing to Krsna, with splendid transcendental lakes, ponds and streams, all filled with water sweet as nectar, and with mountains of valuable jewels. 46 Is this the wonder of the Supreme Personality of Godhead’s opulence? Is this the wonderful sweetness of the shoreless nectar ocean of transcendental bliss? Is this the seed of many splendid kalpa-vrksa forests? Is this Vrndavana, the glorious and wonderful transformation of pure love for Krsna? 47 Where do all people automatically and effortlessly obtain pure ecstatic love for Krsna? Where does the Supreme Personality of Godhead manifest His supremely wonderful pastime form? Where is the empire of the bliss of devotional service to Krsna’s lotus feet manifest? O brother, listen I will tell you a secret. All this is present here in Vrndavana. 48 O brother, please reside under the trees of Vrndavana, and from time to time enter the villages to beg alms. Drink as much Yamuna water as you like. Dress in some rejected pieces of cloth. Consider others’ praise of you the most bitter poison, and their disrespect sweet as nectar. Serve Sri Sri Radha-Muralidhara, and never leave this land of Vrndavana. 49 The great Vedic scholars cannot obtain even a glimpse of the wonderful and splendid transcendental essence of the nectarean ocean o the bliss of pure Krsna consciousness. O brother, now that you have entered the difficult to attain land of Vrndavana which fulfills all desires, why have you allowed yourself to come the spell of petty materialism, and why do you allow yourself to constantly roam about with entering the realm of pure love of Krsna? They who have gone to the farther shore of the Vedas cannot glimpse the wonderful and splendid nectar of the ocean of the Krsna bliss. O, now that you have entered difficult to attain Vrndavana, which fulfills all desires, why do you wander about, charmed by the witch of petty desires? 50 Brother, do you know for certain when you will die? Do you think the maha-mantra will check the powerful death? Do you think that death will patiently wait and allow you to die at the time you prescribe? Is it for these reasons that again and again you fearlessly leave Vrndavana? 51 Unaware that Vrndavana bestows the gift of pure devotional service to Lord Govinda’s lotus feet, fools do not aspire to live there. The tormented fools will not dive into the nectar ocean of intense bliss there. 52 Don’t be afraid, thinking it disobedient to the Vedas! Don’t consider the arguments of your elders! Don’t enter the realm of ordinary duties! Don’t run about to maintain your poor family! Don’t become bound by love and compassion! O friend, run to Vrndavana! 53 They who are very unfortunate will not take shelter of Vrndavana, where the wonderfully handsome fair and dark divine couple eternally enjoy amorous pastimes and plunge Their friends into the great nectar of intense bliss. 54 All the Supreme Personality of Godhead’s happiness does not equal an atom of the gopis happiness when their eyes plunge in the ocean of Radha’s lover’s pastimes. If someone aspires to attain this incomparable good fortune, he should let his body perish in the spiritual realm named Vrndavana. 55 All glories to Vrndavana, the place of Krsna’s amorous pastimes which holds a Krsna-nectar-treasure the Vedas cannot attain, and which maddens with passion a dark youth that longs for the young gopis merciful glances and has become Radha’s pet deer. 56 I pray that as I reside in Vrndavana I may consider with equal vision severe poverty and great wealth, great happiness and intense suffering, great fame and infamy, a jewel and a clod of earth, and my greatest friend and bitterest enemy. 57 Vrndavana is wonderful. The two sweet fair and dark splendors named Radha and Krsna are wonderful. Pure love for Their lotus feet is wonderful. He who has faith in Them and rises to the spiritual world is wonderful. The rare soul who understands these truths is wonderful. 58 Friend, don’t try to be popular. Treat the senses roughly. Break the love of this world. Don’t be attached to wife, children, friends and relatives. Friend, desiring to stay until the body perishes, reside in Vrndavana. 59 Always hearing and chanting Sri Sri Radha-Madhava’s glories, describing them to others, reflecting on them with your equals, again and again decorating the forest groves, and great love making you ignore the material body. O friend, please reside in Vrndavana. 60 Although the opulences of liberation clutch his feet, he runs to hell. After obtaining a cintamani jewel, he throws it in the ocean. After making the Supreme Personality of Godhead his submissive servant, he becomes the lowest dog. Such is a person who, after attaining Vrndavana, again leaves. 61 I pray that I may engage in the service of the moving and non-moving residents of Vrndavana. What are Brahma and the other demigods in comparison to them? The residents of Vrndavana are more glorious. They are very dear to Vraja’s king. Their forms are eternal, spiritual and full of nectar. Their glories are limitless. They are the root that sprouts into the bliss of the Upanisads. 62 What is this wonderful thing? I don’t know. The crowns of the Vedas lovingly glorify it. Krsna eternally serves it. It is the source of the sweetest nectar of love. Is it a creation of the most wonderful nectar of intense bliss, or is it the purifying land of Vrndavana. 63 If people criticize me, what is that? If I become the poorest of the poor, barely able to eke out a living for my family, what is that? If all calamities befall me, what is that? If I do not serve the Supreme Personality of Godhead, what is that? I will patiently remain in Sri Vrndavana. My greatest desire will be fulfilled. 64 Dressed in a kaupina and kantha, living by eating fruit fallen from the trees, not speaking useless words, not passing the time in useless deeds, abandoning all pride, going to each house to beg a little alms, and following those for whom Sri Radhika is their entire life, I will live in Vrndavana. 65 Thinking of all women as mother, thinking all moving and non-moving living entities worshipable, thinking all material opulences valueless things that wither the face and the heart, not thinking myself the owner of my material body, wife, wealth, and sons and thinking my enemies are friends, may I, even in the greatest suffering, remain always cheerful at heart in the unlimitedly blissful land of Vrndavana. 66 Impersonal liberation is bitter, the objects of the senses shine like a fearful hell, sense pleasures are great flames of virulent poison, all great demigods are insects, and yogic powers are mirages, now that my heart is intoxicated by tasting the sweet nectar of Vrndavana. 67 If you leave Vrndavana, if you leave this forest of kalpa-vrksa trees and go to another forest, if you stop talking about the nectar of Vrndavana and take pleasure in other talks, then, knowingly throwing away the sweetest nectar, you desire to eat dog-stool. 68 Sinful or pious, infamous or famous, wealthy or so poor a morsel of food is hard to get, incomparably dull or a great treasury of knowledge, friend, don’t count these things. Somehow see Vrndavana, and with the help of the words of guru and sastra, cut, cut the ropes of material illusion. 69 To body, home, wife, and possessions don’t uselessly think “I” and “mine”. With help from the guru’s words cut the shackles of illusion. Go at once to Vrndavana, the beginning of the kingdom of bliss. Live there on fruit and other simple food, and always remember the pastimes of Vrndavana’s king. 70 Don’t, don’t harbor illusions about your body, home and everything else! Know that death will thwart all your plans! O friend, run, run to Sri Vrndavana! Don’t make your heart harder than a thunderbolt. 71 O fool, give up everything and run to Vrndavana, the kalpa-vrksa grove of pure love for Sri Sri Radhika-Suratanatha! Don’t stay to fulfil your obligations! 72 O sadhu, if you can’t suddenly renounce this dreamlike world, then day and night meditate on Vrndavana. Worship Vrndavana’s king and queen, always chant Their holy names, and always hear Their glories. With food, clothing, and other gifts, serve the residents of Vrndavana. 73 He who has his house, clothing and food in sacred Vrndavana is pious a million times over. He becomes liberated and he liberates others. He who resides in Vrndavana, the spiritual abode of the nectar bliss of pure love, easily attains wonderful love from the beloved of Maharaja Vrsabhanu’s daughter. 74 He who with food, clothing and other gifts, serves Vrndavana’s residents that are penniless, desireless, afraid of materialists company, and plunged into Krsna nectar makes Vrndavana’s king and queen his submissive servants. 75 He who yearns to attain the sweetness of pure love in Vrndavana, but by destiny is forced to live elsewhere, laments and always remembers Vrndavana, beautiful with splendid groves where Sri Sri Radhika-Krsna enjoy pastimes. He meditates on entering Vrndavana and thinks “Now I am serving the divine couple”. 76 To they who, rejecting a thornless kingdom and beautiful women, thinking all material happinesses most bitter and renouncing education, noble birth, wealth, and fame, go to Vrndavana, never to leave, we offer our respectful obeisances. 77 To the supremely fortunate, pious and affectionate persons who live in Vrndavana, which is more blissful than Lord Visnu’s abode, and who, worshipping Them with prayers and gifts, make Radha and Krsna deeply indebted to them, we offer our respectful obeisances. 78 Friend, when you will die? Do you know? Do not even infants sometimes die unexpectedly? With clear intelligence, without attachment to the body and sense, and without stopping to think, run to Vrndavana. 79 If you desire to attain the supremely sweet, blissful, exalted and opulent mellows of pure love of God, then, not touching the paths of bhakti mixed with piety, speculation and dry renunciation, break the hard shackles of material lie and accept the life of a sannyasi in Vrndavana. 80 O friend, by great good-fortune you have attained this body where you have heard Vrndavana’s wonderful glories and learned that everything in this world is like a dream. Don’t, don’t, don’t put any faith in the mind and body. Run to Vrndavana. 81 O brother, when you close your eyes in death, where will your loving wife, children, brothers, relatives and friend be? Where will your good qualities be? Where will your fame be? Where will your pride, wealth, education, control over others, and other powers and opulences be? O learned and intelligent friend, why do you not renounce these temporary things and run to Vrndavana? 82 Ignoring your crying father, mother, children and other relatives, and not hearing their splendid words, with a very hard heart, quickly see the groves where Krsna enjoyed transcendental pastimes. 83 I worship two splendors who are more handsome than millions of Rati-Kamadevas, who have stolen the glory of millions of Laksmi-Narayanas, whose forms are effulgent as gold and sapphires, and who enjoy pastimes in the forest of Vrndavana. 84 Let us worship the Person more splendid than a blue lotus and sweeter than the nectar handsomeness of all other forms of Godhead, who wanders in a forest filled with nectar from Radha’s feet. 85 Even glorious Laksmi-devi, who rests on Lord Narayana’s chest, cannot taste the supremely sweet nectar Radha’s maidservants always taste in many ways. O dear friend, please worship Radha in Vrndavana forest. 86 Rejecting the paths of the worms in the poison of sense-gratification and they who think that only they exist, paths that do not attract one to take loving shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead at the fearful time of death, we aspire for Vrndavana, which is flooded with flowing nectar streams of bliss. 87 Their intelligence stolen by the illusory potency maya, the materialists speak just like madmen. Temporary material benefits, which inevitably carry unwanted sufferings in their wake, they make the goal of their lives. Rejecting all spiritual instructions, they cannot distinguish real happiness from the mirage offered by maya. They are bound with by strong ropes of material affection, and they foolishly act against their own self-interest, as if they were all committing suicide. O abode of Vrndavana when will I flee from these inauspicious people and take shelter of you? 88 I have fallen into the blind well of household-life, and I am being devoured by the black snakes of lust and other faults. O abode of Vrndavana, when will you take me out of this well and acting as a mother, give me shelter on your lap? 89 When, accepting a vow of poverty, and always remaining in a solitary place in Vrndavana, which is worshipped even by the demigods, will I worship the splendid couple, Sri Sri Radhika-Madhava, with great ecstatic love? 90 When will I cheat the wife, children, friends, well-wishers, and other associates that have devastated my spiritual life, and with firm resolve flee to the forest where Lord Hari enjoyed pastimes? 91 I have uselessly spent countless lifetimes agitated with the cares of maintaining my material body, home, family and relatives. Even now that I am supposed to be intelligent, I am still bewildered by such things. O Vrndavana, your holy name is my shelter. 92 “I am a debtor, how can I go to Vrndavana? How can I abandon my aged, helpless parents, my wife, and my children? How can I leave my friends and relatives, who are as dear to me as my own life?” One who speaks these words, even though many respectable persons may praise him, is a fool. 93 I have rejected nectar and knowingly drunk poison. Although I can see well, I have voluntarily tightly bound my eyes and I suffer as a blind man. O Mother Vrndavana, you are my life and soul. Out of affection for me, please drag me from my friends and relatives and place me on your lap. 94 The real goal of my life is to attain the nectar of confidential devotional service to Sri Sri Radhika-Krsna. I shall some day renounce everything and live in Vrndavana. These are the words of feigned renunciation spoken by one addicted to the affairs of household life. The holy abode of Vrndavana will not give shelter to such a person. 95 As Srimati Radharani was reclining on a couch in the pastime-groves of Vrndavana, Her dearmost Sri Krsna noticed His own complexion reflected on her breasts. Thinking this a blue bodice worn by Her, He eagerly tried to remove it and became filled with wonder at His failure. I pray I may someday become one of Radha’s smiling friends staying outside and joking about these pastimes. 96 In Vrndavana I see the black bee of Krsna sometimes land at Radha’s lotus feet, sometimes drink the nectar of Her lotus mouth and sometimes becomes attached to Her lotus-bud breasts. 97 When renouncing all material duties, cutting all ties to the world and entering Vrndavana, without a companion, will I pass my days in talk of Vrndavana’s king? 98 When, having cut the chains of feigned affection and, not seeing the slightest trace in my heart of the arrow loved by the learned followers of the Vedic path, will I overcome with excitement, take shelter of Vrndavana? 99 Although I yearn for the feet of Vrndavana’s king, although I hear and chant His glories, and although I know how to stop all that might stop me, alas, I do not take shelter of Vrndavana. How pathetic I am! (Comment on this)
1:47 am	Sri Vraja-vilasa-stava by Srila Raghunatha dasa Gosvami Prayers Glorifying the Lord’s Pastimes in Vraja 1 The highwaymen lust, greed and anger have captured me and bound me with the ropes of the desire for fame. I pray that the heroic devotees of Lord Krishna, the enemy of the Agha demon, may defeat my captors and cut the ropes that bind me. 2 I am scorched by the blazing forest fire of old age, deeply bitten by the poisonous snake of blindness, pierced by the sharp arrows of forced dependence on others, and surrounded by the lions of anger, lust, and greed. O Lord Krishna, please give me the nectarean potion of pure love for You, which will make me strong and heroic enough to resist all the enemies and engage in Your devotional service without deviation. 3 By tasting a single drop of the memory of the transcendental nectar ocean of the sweetness of the divine couple my heart has become restless. I bow down before the land and people of Vraja. I yearn to see my two masters. 4 The disembodied demigod cupid, who attained a body by continually tasting the nectar of the sight of the divine couple, eternally illuminates this entire land of Vraja, with a jubilant festival of Lord Krsna’s transcendental amorous pastimes. When shall I lovingly gaze on Sri Sri Gandharva-Giridhari (Sri Sri Radha-Krsna), the crowning garlands of all charming couples. 5 The city of Dvaraka, where the brother and sons of the Lord reside, and where the lord enjoys transcendental pastimes with a great multitude of queens, each eclipsing many hundreds of goddesses of fortune, is dearer even than Vaikuntha. Because it is the place of Lord Krsna’s birth, Mathura, the abode of transcendental love, is even more dear than Dvaraka. Within the district of Mathura , the land of Sri Vraja is splendidly manifest. I eternally worship the land of Mathura. 6 Even today affectionate Lord Krsna enjoys the very sweet nectar of transcendental pastimes there, herding the cows with His brother and His many dear friends. A wonderful sweetness becomes manifest in the heart of they who understand the nectar of this place. Of Vraja, which is more dear even than the city of Mathura, I take shelter. 7 Surrounded by their witty gopi friends, the youthful divine couple enjoys many kinds of transcendental pastimes within the groves and mountain caves and among the blossoming vines of Vrndavana forest. I worship Vrndavana forest, which is delightful with the scent of their lotus feet. 8 In Vrndavana is the town of Nandisvara, where the goddess of fortune always walks, where the great mystic perfections are eternally present, where the cows are protected, where the people of Vraja live, and where Lord Krsna happily enjoys transcendental pastimes of under the loving protection of His parents. I worship this town of Nandisvara, the home of the king of Vraja and the most important of the land of Vraja. 9 To celebrate his son’s birth, the King of Gokula respectively gave in charity to the brahmanas palatable foods, nectar beverages, and transcendental cows decorated with many jewels. Day after day he satisfied the brahmanas with these valuable presentations, and he repeatedly begged for their blessings on his infant boy. I worship the king of Gokula, who is always absorbed in thoughts of his son. 10 May the queen of Vraja, whose breasts continually trickle milk out of maternal love for her son, who is prepared to give her life many millions of times to protect him from even a single drop of perspiration, and who is so attached to Him that if she cannot for a moment see Him she cries like a cow frightened for her new born calf, protect us. 11 Because of her own son Balarama’s intimate friendship with Him, Rohini-devi showers her love upon Lord Krsna. She is an expert cook and she delights the king and queen of Vraja with her sincere friendship and saintly qualities. 12 The splendour of Lord Balarama’s transcendental form eclipses many millions of glistening rising moons, and the slightest scent of His boundless strength is sufficient to destroy many armies of demons. Although He knows the supernatural power of his younger brother, Krsna, still, out of love for Him, He never leaves Him alone in the forest for even a moment. I offer my prayers to Lord Balarama, the enemy of Dhenukasura. 13 Speaking with a voice that seems to mock the roaring of hundreds of thousands of thunderclouds, Parjanya Maharaja expresses his pride in having such a wonderful grandson. I offer my respectful obeisances to Parjanya, Krsna’s grandfather, who is expert at delighting his grandson by speaking into His ear many joking words. 14 I offer my respectful obeisances to Variyasi-devi, Krsna’s grandmother. With merry joking words she worships Krsna, calling Him the moon of grandsons. Happy and proud of her grandson her feet no longer touch the ground when she walks. 15 His face handsome with a great white beard, and his complexion dark, pious Upananda is the respected prime minister in the council chambers of the King of Vraja. Considering Him millions of times more dear than his own life, Upananda delights his nephew Krsna. I pray that Upananda may always stay in the government council and protect the land of Vraja. 16 Nanda Maharaj’s younger brother Sannanda is very gentle, affectionate and generous. His complexion is fair and his beard black. He is very devoted to his elder brother and he is the father of Sunanda-gopi. He pleases Krsna by giving Him palatable dishes made with buffalo yoghurt. He worships Krsna with every breath. May Lord Krsna’s uncle Sannanda, the master of a great herd of buffalo, always protect us. 17 Upananda’s son Subhadra is dark complexioned, youthful, handsome, and intelligent. He is the best of astrologers. With his vast scholarship he has defeated even Brhaspati. He stays at the left hand of the king of Vraja. With good advice he protects Lord Krsna, who is millions of times more dear to him than his own life. With great pleasure let us glorify, offer our respectful obeisances to Subhadra. 18 Frightened that delicate Krsna may be hurt by the demons, Ambika performed severe austerities for many days to please the goddess Durga, who granted her a boon that her son Vijaya would become a powerful hero able to kill many demons. May Ambika, Lord Krsna’s nurse, protect us. 19 Saying “Where are the demons? With ease I shall shorten their lives,” Vijaya calls so loudly his words are heard in millions of spiritual universes. Out of maternal affection for Krsna, Ambika instructed her son Vijaya to always stay near child Krsna and protect Him from the demons. I worship Vijaya, the son of Krsna’s nurse. 20 Bhaguri Muni, the learned chief priest of Vraja-pura, is the personification of all the Vedas. Everyday He chants mantras for the protection of each of Krsna’s limbs. Everyday he smells Krsna’s head. Everyday he offers Krsna many benedictions. I bow down and offer my respectful obeisances to Bhaguri Muni, the best of the sages. 21 Sridama is the most expert and clever of the cowherd boys, and he is the abode of intense love for Lord Krsna. His complexion is dark, and he is proud that his qualities, age, clothing and handsome features closely resemble that of Lord Krsna. If for a single moment he cannot see Lord Krsna, he trembles with anxiety. I completely take shelter of Sridama, the constant companion of Lord Krsna. 22 Filled with deep love for him, and anxious that they may be separated, Subala never, even in dream, lets go of the hand of Sri Krsna, the moon of Gokula. Subala’s heart is sprinkled with the waters of the swiftly moving mountain stream of devotion to Srimati Radhika. I offer my respectful obeisances to Subala whose body trembles with love for Sri Sri Radha-Krsna. 23 Assembling the surabhi cows in one place, hand in hand, Krsna’s friends play and joke. For them the ocean of pure love has washed away the mud of awe and reverence in Krsna’s presence. Let us take shelter of these boys, whose hearts, lives, and property are all placed at Lord Krsna’s feet. 24 The personified mellows of comedy, pure-hearted, eternally hungry, jubilant, and splendid Madhumangala daily induces the laughter of his two friends (Sri Sri Radha-Krsna) with a host of comic speeches and gestures. With great devotion let us at once bow down to offer our respect to Madhumangala, the joking friend of Lord Krsna, the moon of Vrndavana. 25 Accompanied by an expert gopi friend, Paurnamasi daily arranges the secret rendezvous of expert Sri Sri Radha and Krsna. I worship noble and auspicious Paurnamasi, who at every moment tastes the nectar happiness of seeing the pastimes of the divine couple. 26 Noble, generous, learned, intelligent, fair complexion, fifty-year-old King Vrsabhanu wears a neatly clipped beard. He is the close friend of Nanda, the king of Vraja. To him, Sri Radha is even dearer than his eldest child Sridama. I constantly worship famous King Vrsabhanu. 27 Her mind overwhelmed with a flood of love, Kirtida-devi daily sends her two unmarried daughters to diligently gather all news of Srimati Radharani’s recent activities. May Kirtida-devi, the mother of Srimati Radharani protect us all. 28 Angrily placing many obstacles to stop Their amorous pastimes, Mukhara-devi only increases the transcendental happiness of her two young grandchildren, Sri Sri Radha and Krsna. I respectfully bow down before elderly Mukhara-devi, and I place her lotus feet upon my head. 29 Flooded with the nectar of intense love for her two friends (Sri Sri Radha-Krsna), who more dear to her than her own life, affectionately arrogant in their presence, and daily arranging their rendezvous, Lalita-devi expertly teaches her friend Radha the art of jealous anger. I pray Lalita-devi will one day accept me as one of her associates. 30 Visakha-devi is the place where youthful divine couple enjoys affectionate and playful joking pastimes. Her sweet transcendental singing eclipses the voices of the cuckoos. I pray that Vishaka-devi may become pleased with me and accept me as her student. 31 Filled with a great flood of love and decorating the ever-blossoming groves of Vrndavana with many fragrant flowers, Vrnda-devi creates a festive atmosphere for Sri Sri Radha-Krsna to enjoy transcendental pastimes with Their dear friends. Let me surrender to Vrnda-devi. 32 Bringing Srimati Radharani to cook by the order of the queen of Vraja, and, as they both walked together on the path pleasing her by affectionately and continually narrating the latest news of Lord Krsna charming Kundalata-devi, glowing with friendship and auspicious playfulness became filled with happiness. I worship Kundalata-devi. 33 Brought by the queen of Vraja to cook many palatable dishes of her own accord affectionate Dhanistha-devi, using many clever tricks, happily arranged for Srimati Radharani to meet her lover, Krsna, in the forest groves of Nandisvara Hill. I worship Dhanistha-devi, for whom her friend Radha is more dear than life. 34 Her heart enchanted by repeatedly hearing the glories of the divine couple and longing to meet Them, Nandimukhi-devi left Avantipura and went to the land of Vraja, where she eternally increases the happiness of Sri Sri Radha and Krsna’s splendid and nectarean pastimes. I eternally offer my respectful obeisances to Nandimukhi-devi. 35 Her waters filled with musk and saffron fallen from Sri Sri Radha-Krsna as they enjoy many nectar water-pastimes, the Jamuna river happily smiles at Them with her foam and splashes Them with the beautiful hands of her waves. I pray the Jamuna river may bring transcendental happiness to us. 36 Moved by the appeal of supremely blissful Lord Krsna, the gopis spontaneously and angrily rebuke Srimati Radharani, who is more dear to them than their own life’s breath and encourage her to again enjoy the pastimes with Krsna. Bowing my head I take shelter of these dear friends of Srimati Radharani, who daily arranged for her to enjoy transcendental pastimes with Lord Krsna. 37 With great love, enthusiasm, and respect, Krsna’s servants, who are much like his friends, serve Him in many ways and please Him by bringing the flute, vina, water, betel nuts, and other articles. I worship Krsna’s servants who have Patri as their leader. 38 By offering her betel nuts, by massaging her feet, by bringing her water, by arranging for her meetings with Lord Krsna, and by performing many other services, many gopi maidservants affectionately please Sri Radha, the great queen of Vrndavana forest. When the Divine Couple enjoy Their pastimes, these maidservants are not at all shy, even in the presence of the great gopis for whom Sri Radha is more dear than life. I take shelter of these gopi maidservants, who have Srimati Rupa-manjari as their leader. 39 Considering the expanded ocean of their own happiness to be as insignificant as a blade of grass and filled with pure love for Lord Krsna, the enemy of the Mura demon, the Lord’s personal associates strive to make him always happy. I worship these fortunate associates of Lord Krsna, the husband of the goddess of fortune. 40 Let me worship the personal associates of Srimati Radharani. When Radharani becomes happy, they are pleased. If for a moment they cannot see Radharani, they become so distraught that they appear almost dead. They must have performed some pious activities in their previous births in order to obtain this auspicious condition where they love Srimati Radharani more than their own lives. 41 In order to increase the splendid and nectarean jealous love of Srimati Radharani, who sometimes becomes proud of her own good fortune, Lord Krsna briefly enjoys pastimes with other gopis, who blossom with many amorous desires. Let us offer our respectful obeisances to these gopis, who must have performed many great pious activities in order to play this role in the Lord’s pastimes. 42 Affectionately protected by Krsna, and their hearts rapt in meditation on the particles of dust falling from the tip of his handsome lotus toenails, the gopas experience a happiness greater than the happiness of many millions of universes. I worship these exalted gopas. 43 Considering Him dearer than their own lives out of parental love, the elderly gopis worship even a drop of perspiration of Krsna’s lotus feet, and for a long time they kiss his head, decorated with handsome locks of hair. I worship the dust of these gopis’ feet. 44 The hooves of Sri Krsna’s surabhi cows are decorate with sapphires, their horns are studded with gold, and their white cheeks have crippled the pride of the snow-capped mountain peaks. I pray these surabhi cows may protect us. 45 In the company of Balarama and His other friends, and His own body splendidly covered with the dust raised by their hooves, the prince of Vraja daily enjoys a great festival of protecting and milking the cows. With great happiness He eagerly enjoys pastimes with them in the great forests and on the grand hills and river banks of Vraja. Let me worship these surabhi cows. 46 All glories to Lord Krsna’s pet bull Padmagandha, whose handsome horns are covered with gold and studded with jewels, whose hooves are splendidly decorated with sapphires, and whose splendid neck is decorated with a swinging garland of reddish flowers. 47 Sometimes Lord Krsna feeds the calves earnestly placing small bunches of tender fresh grass in their mouths, and sometimes He very carefully massages their limbs. I yearn to one day see these calves of Lord Krsna jumping and frolicking in Vrndavana. 48 The fortunate flute deeply drinks the nectar of Lord Krsna’s lips day and night. I offer my respectful obeisances to this flute, which, with it’s transcendental music, weakens the pride of Srimati Radhika. 49 Neither the flattering cajoling words spoken by Krsna’s gopi messengers nor the many hints, allegorises, and joking instructions spoken by Krsna’s cowherd friends nor Krsna’s personally falling at her feet and begging Hr to forgive Him nor even the harsh criticisms spoken by her intimate friends who are able to rout the proud jealous anger residing in Srimati Radha’s heart. Only Lord Krsna’s flute, disdaining all previous useless attempts, was able to very easily chase away that jealous anger. Let us glorify Lord Krsna’s exalted and powerful friend, His flute. 50 Pleased by the music of Lord Krsna’s flute, the best of the peacocks perform a great festival of dancing in the forest by the shore of a lake. Gracefully moving he delights enjoying transcendental pastimes in the forest. Meditating on this, we ardently yearn to see that dancing king of the peacocks. 51 Full of love for the residents of Vraja, and eager to protect Him, Lord Krsna respectfully lifted Govardhana Hill for seven days with His graceful hand. The caves of Govardhana Hill are splendidly decorated with kunkuma particles left when Sri Sri Radha-Krsna enjoyed transcendental pastimes. May Govardhana Hill, which is studded with many beautiful jewels, protect you all. 52 Filled with many champaka trees, beautiful young asoka trees, mango trees, kesanagara trees, bakula trees, lavanga creepers, and madhavi creepers, the area around Radha-kunda and Syama-kunda is very beautiful and pleasing to the heart, and it is the favourite pastime place of Sri Sri Radha-Krsna. Let me take shelter of these two lakes : Radha-kunda and Syama-kunda. 53 The delightful forest of Vrndavana, beautiful Govardhana Hill and the nectarean area of the rasa dance, what to speak of other places are not equal to even a single particle of Radha-kunda and Syama-kunda. Let me take shelter of these two lakes, which are more dear to Lord Krsna than His own life’s breath. 54 By the shore of Radha-kunda is a grand pavilion made of gold, pearls and precious gems. In that pavilion, Sri Sri Radha and Krsna, considering everything else unimportant, enjoy transcendental pastimes as the two prime ministers of the deity of transcendental love, and They happily anoint that kingdom of love with the sandal paste of Their pastimes. I eternally worship the splendid grove by the shore of Radha-kunda. 55 The divine couple is splendidly reflected on the shore of the lake of each other’s heart. They are necklaces lovingly worn by each other. The creator Brahma has blessed Them with all good fortune. They are the resting place of all good opulences in the three worlds. When will I be able to directly worship the fair and dark divine couple. 56 With restless sidelong glances, with movements of Their shoulders, with the nectar of gentle smiles, with kissing each other’s nectar lips, and with firm embraces, the youthful divine couple affectionately fulfils each other’s transcendental desires. Let us offer our respectful obeisances to Them, the two splendid monarchs of ujjvala-rasa. 57 In Their eyes is great length, in the corners of Their eyes crookedness, in Their chest and breasts largeness, in Their gentle word charming crookedness, in Their hips broadness, and in all Their limbs extraordinary sweetness. I eternally worship the eternal splendour of Sri Sri Radha-Krsna. 58 When the demon Arista was slain, a great lake named Arista-kunda, filled with nectar and surrounded with staircases, sprang from Lord Krsna’s lotus foot. Because it is the favourite of Sri Radha, this name embraces the name Radha-kunda. I eternally worship Radha-kunda. 59 On the pretext of going to fetch clear water the lotus-eyed gopis again and again meet Lord Krsna with great happiness and love at Pavana-sarovara lake, which is filled with many kadamba trees and the pleasant humming sounds of many bees. May Pavana-sarovara lake protect us. 60 Going to the shore of a certain lake, Parjanya Maharaja, who was to become Krsna’s grandfather, fasted, performed austerities, and worshipped Lord Narayana in order to attain a worthy grandson. Partly for this reason Sri Krsna, who is the reservoir of all transcendental virtues and the lifter of Govardhana Hill, appeared as the son of Nanda, the king of Vraja, and the grandson of Parjanya Maharaja. The place where Parjanya Maharaja fasted is famous in this world as Ksunnahara-sarovara (the lake of fasting). I pray that I may take shelter of this sacred place. 61 Ordered by Brahma, who spoke from the sky, Paurnamasi-devi crowned Srimati Radharani queen of the beautiful forest of Vrndavana, by jubilantly sprinkling the waters of the Manasa-ganga and other sacred rivers upon Her head in the company of Savitri-devi and other delighted demigoddesses. I pray that sacred place, known as Unmatta-radhasthali (the place where Srimati Radharani became overwhelmed with happiness) may sprinkle some transcendental happiness on me. 62 Joking and playing, Lord Krsna enjoyed many pastimes with His friends in a small stone pavilion built by expert architects on Nandisvara Hill. Let me take shelter of that pavilion, which is anointed with the transcendental fragrance of Lord Krsna’s feet. 63 As he was dancing with the intelligent, graceful, and splendidly beautiful gopis, Sri Krsna suddenly left their company and went with Srimati Radharani to a secluded place and lovingly decorated Her with many flower ornaments. The sweetness of this place astonishes the residents of all the three worlds. I pray that this sacred place, where Lord Krsna performed the rasa dance, may give me shelter. 64 The Manasa-ganga River flows so swiftly on the side of Govardhana Hill that it’s waves push the splendid rocks lining it’s shores. I pray the Manasa-ganga River, where Sri Sri Gandharvika-Muravimardana (Sri Sri Radha-Krsna) enjoy jubilant boating pastimes, may give me shelter. 65 All of Them decorated with the colourful mineral pigments found there, Lord Krsna and His affectionate friends enjoy pastimes in the hills of Vraja with a great festival of joking words. In the caves of those same hills, Lord Krsna also enjoys many pastimes with Srimati Radharani. Let me worship these, the best of all hills. 66 While tending the cows in the summer season, Sri Krsna, the transcendental son of the king of the gopas , jubilantly enjoys water sports. Both sides eager for victory, He affectionately sprinkles His charming friends in the broad lakes and streams of Vraja. I eternally worship these transcendental lakes and streams. 67 Hearing the sound of Srimati Radharani and Krsna brilliantly playing duets on the vina and flute, the leaders of the deer community become stunned with transcendental happiness and stand still the grass they were formerly chewing now half-falling from their mouths. I pray that those deer who are full of love for the divine couple, may grant transcendental happiness to me. 68 Their hearts pleased by the rising waves of madhura-rasa, the youthful divine couple enjoys transcendental pastimes in the beautiful groves of Vraja, aromatic with many pleasant flowers and filled with many humming bees. Let us sweep these forest groves with our long hair. 69 In the very cool and pleasant shade of the trees, on a throne glistening with fallen pollen and served by splendid bees carrying drops of honey, the youthful divine couple enjoy transcendental pastimes. I pray these trees may always protect me. 70 As They pick flowers, the gently smiling lovers, Sri Sri Gandharva-Muravairi (Sri Sri Radha-Krsna), playfully quarrel. Seeing these eternally new and fresh transcendental pastimes, Their gopi friends begin to smile, and the creepers of Vraja, on the pretext of pushing forth new blossoms, also smile and laugh. May I serve these transcendental creepers with great love and devotion. 71 Plunged into the nectar mellows of pure devotion, with very sweet singing the birds delight the nearby youthful couple in the land of Vraja. I pray that these birds, so dear to the divine couple, may delight me with their glance. 72 By softly buzzing and gracefully wandering among the mango, kadamba, bakula, and other trees, as well as through the madhavis and other flowering vines, the bumblebees of Vraja delight the divine couple. Let us offer our respectful obeisances to these bees. 73 Blossoming with happiness, the forest king Krsna became completely captivated by the sidelong glances of the forest-queen Srimati Radharani, who was also blossoming with happiness as He decorated Her with many blossoming flowers from the king of kadamba trees. I pray that supremely opulent king of kadamba trees may appear before me and grant transcendental happiness to my eyes. 74 Humbled by great fear, Indra, the king of the demigods, grasped Lord Krsna’s lotus feet and, accompanied by a surabhi cow, performed the coronation festival of bathing them with the water of the celestial Ganges. In this way Lord Krsna’s kingship over the cows became splendidly manifest. I pray that Govinda-kunda, the lake created by that ceremonial bath, may eternally appear before my eyes. 75 When Vraja’s king offered a great quantity of foodstuff to Govardhana Hill, Krsna, the enemy of Aghasura, assumed a gigantic form, proclaimed that He was actually Govardhana Hill, invited everyone to ask boons from Him, and, fooling even Srimati Radharani, ate all the offered food. Let me take shelter of the anna-kuta festival, when Lord Krsna enjoyed these pastimes. 76 Charming and handsome Lord Krsna enjoys transcendental pastimes on the summit of Govardhana Hill, the king of mountains. There He splendidly manifest, eternally enjoying the pleasures of a transcendental king. With great love and devotion I worship Govardhana Hill, where Lord Krsna enjoys transcendental pastimes. 77 One day Lord Krsna, the youthful king of amorous heroes, became eager at heart to enjoy the dana-keli pastime. Blocking the path, He forbade Srimati Radharani to pass, proclaimed Himself a toll collector appointed by the king of love, and demanded that she pay a toll of the milk products She was carrying. I sing the glories of Sri Krsna-vedi, the place where the Lord enjoyed these pastimes. 78 Because Sri Krsna enjoyed the dana-keli pastime in a secluded place by the shore of this lake, it has become known as Dana-sarovara. The truth of this hill remains hidden to persons averse to the mellows of pure devotional service. Only the devotees have the power to understand it. I pray that I may reside at Dana-sarovara, the place where Lord Krsna enjoyed the dana-keli pastime. 79 Sri-sarovara, Brahma-sarovara, Kadambakhanda-sarovara, Sumanah-sarovara, Rudra-sarovara, Apsarah-sarovara, Gaurika-sarovara, Jyotsnamoksana-sarovara, Malyahara-sarovara, Vibudhari-sarovara, Indradhvaja-sarovara, and many other beautiful lakes are splendidly manifested as so many beautiful jewels in a circle around divine Govardhana Hill. Let me glorify these transcendental lakes. 80 During the spring season the gopis move Sri Sri Gandharva-Giridhari (Sri Sri Radha-Krsna) on a swing. The faces of the divine couple blossom with happiness by tasting the nectar of these swing pastimes. I worship Govinda-sthala, the famous place where the divine couple enjoys these pastimes. 81 When the Kaliya serpent offended His friends for whom he is more dear than life, Lord Krsna punished him, dancing on him and kicking him with the soles of His feet. I worship Kaliya-hrada, the lake where Lord Krsna performed these pastimes. 82 Once, accompanied by the gopas, gopis, and lowing surabhi cows, the supremely opulent, noble, and magnanimous Lord Krsna felt very uncomfortable in the winter cold. Twelve suns then appeared at that place, and with great devotion warmed the Lord with their intense shining. I eternally take shelter of this sacred place, which bears the name Dvadasasurya-tirtha (the place of the twelve suns). 83 When the twelve sums shone from every direction, perspiration fell from Lord Krsna’s transcendental body, and from this perspiration came a charming, splendid, clear lake bearing the sweet fragrance of the Lord’s delicate, supremely handsome, and supremely opulent transcendental limbs. Bowing down, I worship this lake, known as Praskandahana-sarovara. 84 Entering the clear waters of the Yamuna to prepare for the incomparable worship of goddess Katyayani, the girls of Vraja left their garments on the shore. Smiling and clever Krsna stole those garments, climbed a kadamba tree, embarrassed the girls by speaking many splendid joking words, and eventually returned the garments. I take shelter of Ciraghatta, where the Lord enjoyed these pastimes. 85 With his mad neighing, Kesi made the three worlds tremble, and with the wild rolling of his eyes he set the entire universe on flames. Krsna killed this demon as easily as one splits a blade of grass and then washed the blood from His hands at a place now known as Kesi-tirtha. I worship that sacred place. 86 The beautiful, wealthy and learned wives of the yajnika-brahmanas voluntarily, happily and devoted fed Krsna, Balarama, and all their affectionate friends many varieties of the four kinds of foodstuff, each dish rebuking the taste of nectar. We bow down to offer our respects to the place where Lord Krsna enjoyed this pastime. 87 Desiring to quickly attain the treasure of the embraces of Lord Krsna, the splendid and affectionate gopis devotedly and happily worshipped Lord Siva on the bank of the Jamuna. I daily worship Gopisvara-tirtha, where the gopis performed their worship. 88 Seeing Her father worship Suryadeva out of far of the nearby Kamsa, Srimati Radharani, in the secluded place known as Santanupada, also earnestly worshipped Suryadeva to attain a certain youth, whose complexion is as dark as a host of monsoon clouds, as Her chosen husband. I pray that Suryadeva may protect us. 89 During the great festival of Lord Krsna’s birth, the king of Vraja respectfully gave to the brahmanas a mountain of glittering jewel ornaments, an even greater mountain of grains, and 200,000 young cows, all beautifully decorated with gold and necklaces of large pearls. I offer my respectful obeisances to Mahavana, the place where the king gave his charity. 90 In the city of Mukhyeravali the precious jewel known as Srimati Radharani took birth in the mine of Kirtida-devi’s womb, which is glorified by jubilant demigods, sages and human beings. I pray that when I enter King Vrshabhanu’s capitol city of Mukhyeravali-pura, populated with many gopas, gopis, and surabhi cows, I may become drowned in great flood of transcendental bliss and love. 91 Although for Her own happiness She yearns to place Lord Krsna’s handsome and delicate lotus feet on her breasts, Srimati Radharani is reluctant to do so, fearing that, even though Her body is very delicate, her breasts are very hard. I pray that Lord Krsna, who also places his lotus feet on the hood of Ananta Sesa, will permit me to reside in His land of Vraja. 92 Let me worship the forest of Kamyavana. It is very dear to Sri Sri Radha-Krsna, and it contains the Kama-sarovara lake, where the gopis enjoy many transcendental pastimes. 93 In the forest of Bandiravana, my beautiful queen, proud Sri Radha, started a wrestling competition among Her closest friends. When She eagerly wrestled with Lord Krsna, She brought great happiness to the god of love. Let me worship that forest of Bandiravana. 94 When the Yamuna river would not come according to His order, angry Lord Balarama began to drag it toward the ocean with the edge of His plough. I devotedly offer my respects to the wonderful Rama-ghatta, where even today all men may see the marks where Balarama began to drag the Yamuna. 95 Seeing His friends, for whom He is more dear than life, enter the sinful Aghasura’s belly, which burned with a great forest fire of the most violent poison, Lord Krsna also entered the demon, killed it, and rescued His friends. I pray that Sarpasthali, the place where the Lord enjoyed these pastimes, may protect me. 96 When, eager to see his master’s glory, the creator Brahma stole the cowherd boys and calves, Lord Krsna pleased the mothers of the boys and calves by assuming the forms of their sons. I worship Vatsaharasthali, where the Lord enjoyed this pastime. 97 Afraid that he had committed a grave offence by stealing the cowherd boys and calves, Brahma fell down on the ground, and, with tears in his eyes, spoke many wonderful and unprecedented prayers glorifying gently smiling Lord Krsna, who is both the giver of liberation and the wonderful cowherd son of the king of Vraja. Let us glorify this sacred place, Sesabhirucaturmukha, where frightened Brahma offered prayers to the Lord. 98 Filled with many large lakes, hills, and rivers, with many desire trees and desire creepers, and with many flowers invaded by a great army of bumblebees intoxicated by the sweet aroma, the twelve forests of Vrndavana are splendidly beautiful. I bow down to offer my respects at every moment to these twelve forests, which are very dear to Lord Krsna. 99 Leaving behind Lord Krsna’s lotus feet, which are millions of times more dear to him than his own life’s breath, Uddhava, eternally filled with the nectar of pure devotional love, happily stayed in Vraja for ten months. Moment by moment he brought the residents of Vraja back to life by describing Lord Krsna’s pastimes. He said to them, “Look! Krsna has returned!” I carry Uddhava’s feet upon my head. 100 With great humbleness let me offer my respectful obeisances to the supremely pious dear devotees of the Lord who reside in Vraja. Even though Brahma is a great demigod entrusted with many weighty duties, he sincerely yearns to take birth among the bushes and blades of grass in Vraja. 101 Because of having previously worshipped the beautiful lotus feet of Sri Sri Gandharva-Acyuta (Sri Sri Radha-Krsna) with the eternally fresh sweetness of pure transcendental love, some great souls are able to reside on the shore of Queen Radha’s favourite lake (Radha-kunda). These great devotees are my life and soul. 102 The grass, bushes, insects, and other creatures in Vraja are all very dear to Lord Krsna. They assist the Lord in His pastimes. They are full of transcendental bliss. Again and again the scriptures recount the earnest request of Brahma and others to reside in Vraja. For these reasons I bow to offer my respects to all the creatures who reside in Vraja. 103 When, aimlessly wandering around Govardhana Hill, madly calling out “O Radha! O Krsna!” again and again, and stumbling as I walk, will I sprinkle the places of the Lord’s pastimes with tears from my eyes? 104 Neither Brahma, Narada, Siva, or the great devotees with pure love of Krsna are able to properly or completely understand the sweetness of the land of Vraja. Only Lord Balarama and His mother Rohini, who are both filled with transcendental love, are able to understand the land of Vraja. How is it possible to describe the land of Vraja? 105 Even if I have the opportunity to bathe in the nectarean ocean of pure love of Krsna, and even if I have the pure devotees of the infallible Supreme Personality of Godhead as my associates, I will not consent to live, even for a single moment, in any sacred place other than Vrajabhumi. Even if the residents of Vraja appear to be ordinary, and even if they fill my ears with useless gossip, I pray that I may remain among them, eternally residing here in Vraja. 106 The two feet of Srimati Rupa-manjari, who is full of love for Lord Krsna, and who expertly worships Srimati Radharani, are the only goal of my life. 107 These verses, which bear the title Vraja-vilasa-stava, are very graceful and beautiful, filled with the splendid and charming sweetness of the residents of Vraja. They who regularly read these verses with great respect and greedy enthusiasm will be able to directly see the divine couple surrounded by Their associates in this land of Vraja. (Comment on this)
1:46 am	+++ Siddhi-lalasa, hankering for spiritual perfection, 3 songs (1) kabe gaura-bane, suradhuni-tate ‘ha radhe ha krsna’ bole’ kandiya bera’bo, deho-sukhachari’, nana lata-taru tale sva-paca-grhete, magiya khaibo, pibo saraswati-jala puline puline, gara-gari dibo, kori’ krsna-kolahala dhama-basi jane, pranati koriya, magibo krpara lesa baisnaba-carana-renu gaya makhi’ dhori abadhuta-besa gauda-braja-jane, bheda na dekhibo, hoibo baraja-basi dhamera swarupa, sphuribe nayane, hoibo radhara dasi Translation When will I wander weeping under the shade of various trees and creepers on th banks of Ganges in the land of Navadvipa, crying, “O Radha! O Krsna!” and forgetting all physical comforts? I will even take my meals by begging at the homes of the candalas and will drink the water of the Sarasvati. In ecstasy I will roll on the ground along the banks of the river, raising an uproar of “Krsna! Krsna!” Bowing down to the inhabitants of the holy land of Navadvipa, I will beg a bit of their mercy. I will wear the dress of a mendicant and smear the dust of the Vaisnavas’s feet on my body. I will see no difference between the inhabitants of Vraja Bhumi and those of Navadvipa, and I will be transformed into a resident of Vraja. The true nature of the Lord’s abode will manifest itself to my eyes, and I will become a maidservant of Srimati Radharani. (2) 1.dekhite dekhite, bhulibo ba kabe, nija-sthula-paricoya nayane heribo, braja-pura-sobha, nitya cid-ananda-moya 2.brsabhanu-pure, janama loibo, jabate bibaha ha’be braja-gopi-bhava, hoibe swabhava, ano-bhava na rohibe 3.nija-siddha-deho, nija-siddha-nama nija-rupa-sva-basana radha-krpa-bale, lobhibo ba kabe krsna-prema-prakarana 4.jamuna-salila aharane giya, bujhibo jugala-rasa prema-mugdha ho’ye, pagalini-praya gaibo radhara jasa Translation When, in a flash, will I forget my false bodily indentity and be able to behold the exquisite beauty of the realm of Vraja, full of eternal spiritual bliss? I shall take my birth in the town of King Vrsabhanu and be married in Yavatagram. My sole disposition and character shall be that of a cowherd girl, and I shall know no other. When, by the power of Radha’s mercy, will I obtain my own eternal spiritual body, name, form and dress and when, by Her mercy, will I obtain initiation into divine love of Krsna? As I go to draw water from the Yamuna, I shall cherish knowing the love that unites Radha with Krsna. I shall sing Sri Radha’s glories like a madwoman, enchanted by divine love. (3) 1.brsabhanu-suta-carana-sebane hoibo je palya-dasi sri-radhara sukha, satata sadhane, rohibo ami prayasi 2.sri-radhara sukhe, krsnera je sukha janibo manete ami radha-pada chari’, sri-krsna-sangame, kabhu na hoibo kani 3.sakhi-gana mama, parama-suhrit, jugala-premera guru tad-anuga ho’ye, sevibo radhara, carana-kalapa-taru 4.radha-pakha chari, je-jana se-jana, je bhave se bhave thake ami to’radhika- pakha-pati sadha, kabhu nahi heri ta’ke Translation For serving the lotus feet of Sri Radha, the daughter of Vrsabhanu, I will become a maidservant of one of the gopis in Vraja. I will always strive to bring about the happiness of Sri Radha. Within my heart I will know that Radha’s pleasure is Krsna’s source of Joy. Therefore I will never desire to abandon Her lotus feet for His solitary company. The sakhis are my best friends and teachers concerning the love uniting Radha with Krsna. As one of their attendants, I will serve Radha’s lotus feet, which are like wish-fulfilling desire trees. I myself am always partial to Radhika and therefore never look at those who have abandoned Radha’s entourage, whoever they may be and whatever their ways. Vijnapti, spiritual request, 1 song kabe ha'be bolo se-dina amar (amar) aparadha ghuci', suddha name ruci, krpa-bale ha'be hrdoye sancar trnadhika hina, kabe nije mani', sahisnuta-guna hrdoyete ani' sakale manada, apani amani, ho'ye aswadibo nama-rasa-sar dhana jana ara, kobita-sundari, bolibo na cahi deho-sukha-kari janme-janme dao, ohe gaurahari! ahaituki bhakti carane tomar (kabe) korite sri-krsna- nama uccarana, pulakita deho gadgada bacana baibarnya-bepathu ha'be sanghatana, nirantara netre ba'be asru-dhar kabe navadwipe, suradhuni-tate, gaura-nityananda boli' niskapate naciya gaiya, beraibo chute, batulera praya chariya bicar kabe nityananda, more kori'doya, charaibe mora visayera maya diya more nija- caranera chaya, namera hatete dibe adhikar kinibo, lutibo, hari-nama-rasa, nama-rase mati' hoibo bibasa rasera rasika- carana parasa, koriya mojibo rase anibar Kabe jibe doya, hoibe udoya, nija-sukha bhuli' sudina-hrdoya bhakativinoda, koriya binoya, sri-ajna-tahala koribe pracar Translation When, oh when will that day be mine? When my offenses ceasing, taste for the name increasing, when in my heart will your mercy shine, when, oh when will that day be mine Lower than a blade of grass,more tolerant than a tree. When will my mind attain this quality? Respectful to all, not expecting their honor, then shall I taste the name's nectar sublime. When, oh when will that day be mine? Great wealth or followers, feminine beauty, I won't care for them or the comforts of my body. Birth after birth give me, Oh Lord Caitanya, causeless devotion to Your feet divine, when, oh when will that day be mine? When will I utter Krsna,Krsna, Krsna, with words choked up and shivering body? When will I be trembling all over, lose bodily color, tears pouring from my eyes, When, oh when will that day be mine? When in Navadvipa along the Ganges bank, shouting 'Gaura-Nityananda' as a surrendered soul, dancing, chanting, running everywhere, when will I become half mad of mind? When, oh when will that day be mine? When will Lord Nityananda show mercy upon me, when will I reject the world of Maya:' Bestow unto me the shade of Your lotus feet, let the right to preach the name be mine. When, oh when will that day be mine? I will beg, borrow, or steal the nectar of the name. By the name's effect I will feel paralyzed. Oh! Enjoyer of the nectar of the name, When will I touch your lotus feet till the end of time? When, oh when will that day be mine? When kindness to all beings will be appearing, with free heart forget myself comforting, Bhaktivinoda in all humility prays, "Now I will set out to preach Your order sublime." When, oh when will that day be mine? Sri Nama-Mahatmya, the glories of the holy name, 1 song 1.krsna-nama dhare kato bal bisaya-basananale, mora citta sada jwale, rabi-tapta maru-bhumi-sam karna-randhra-patha diya, hrdi majhe pravesiya, barisoya sudha anupam 2.hrdoya hoite bale, jihvara agrete cale, sabda-rupe nace anukhon kanthe mora bhange swar, anga kape thara thar, sthira hoite na pare caran 3.cakhe dhara, dehe gharma, pulakita saba carma, bibar na hoilo kalebar murchita hoilo man, pralayer agaman, bhave sarba-deha jara jar kori’ eto upadrab, citte barse sudha-drab more dare premer sagare kichu na bujhite dilo, more ta’batula koilo, mora citta-bitta saba hare loinu asroya ja’r, heno byabahara ta’r, barnite na pari e sakal krsna-nama iccha-moy, jahe jahe sukhi hoy, sei mora sukhera sambal premera kalika nam, adbhuta rasera dham, heno bala karaye prakasa isat bikasi’punah, dekhay nija-rupa-guna citta hori’ loya krsna-pasa purna bikasita hoiya, braje more jaya loiya, cekhay more swarupa-bilash more siddha-deha diya, krsna-pase rakhe giya, e dehera kare sarbe-nas krsna-nama-cintamani, akhila rasera khani nitya-mukta suddha-rasa-moy namera balai jato, saba loiye hoi hato, taba more sukhera udoy Translation How much power does the name of Krsna possess? My heart constantly burns in the fire of worldly desires, like a desert scorched by the sun. The holy name, entering within my heart thorugh the holes of my ears, showers unparalleled nectar upon my soul. The holy name speaks from within my heart, moves on the tip of my tongue, and constantly dances on it in the form of transcendental sound. My throat becomes choked up, my body violently trembles, and my feet move uncontrollably. Rivers of tears flow from my eyes. Perspiration pours from my body. My body thrills with rapture, causing my hair to stand on end and my skin to turn pale and discolored. My mind grows faint, and I begin to experience devastation. My entire body is shattered in a flood of ecstasies. While causing such an ecstatic disturbance, the holy name showers liquid nectar on my heart and drowns me in the ocean of divine love of Godhead. He does not allow me to understand anything, For He has made me truly mad and has stolen away my heart and all my wealth. Such is the behaviour of Him who is now my only shelter. I am not capable of describing all this. The holy name of Krsna is independent and thus acts at His own sweet will. In Whatever way He becomes happy, that is also my way of happiness. The holy name is thebud of the flower of divine love, the abode of devotion’s wonderful mellows. Such is the power that He manifests, that although He displays His power only slightly, He reveals His own divine form and qualities, steals my heart and takes it to Krsna. Being fully manifest, the holy name of takes me to Vraja and reveals to me His own love dalliance. He gives to me my own divine, eternal body, keeps me near Krsna and completely destroys this mortal frame of mine. The name of Krsna is touchstone, a mine of all devotional mellows, eternally liberated, and the embodiment of pure rasa. When all impedimets to the pure chanting of the holy name are taken away and destroyed, then my happiness will know its true awakening Thus ends the Saranagati of Thakura Bhaktivinoda Gitavali (Selected Songs) Sri Namastaka, prayers glorifying the holy name, 8 songs (1) sri-rupa-badane sri -saci-kumar swa-nam-mahima koralo pracar jo nam, so hari -kachu nahi bheda so nam satya-miti gayati beda sabu upanisada, ratna-mala-dyuti, jhakamaki ‘carana-samipe mangal-arati, koro-i anukhan, dvi-gunita-panca-pradipe caudda bhuvana maha, deba-nara-danaba, bhaga jakor balavan nama-rasa-piyusa, pi-oi anukhana, chorata karama-geyan nitya-mukta punah, nama-upasana, satata koro-i sama-gane goloke baithata, gaowe nirantar, nama-biraha nahi jane sabu-rasa akara, ‘hari’ iti dvikhar, sabu-bhave karolun asroy nama carane pari bhaktivinoda kohe, tuwa pade magohun niloy Translation Through the mouth of Srila Rupa Gosvami, Krsna, in the form of Lord Caitanya, the son of Mother Saci, preached the glories of His own holy name. There is no difference between that holy name of Lord Hari and Lord Hari Himself. The Vedic scriptures sing of the true value and glory of the holy name. All the Upanisads are like a necklace of beautifully effulgent jewels shining before the lotus feet of the holy name. They are perpetually perform mangala arati for the holy name with arati lamps of ten ghee wicks. Within the fourteen worlds , those demigods, men and demons whose fortune is very great, perpetually drink the nectar of the sweet mellows of the holy name, casting aside all kinds of fruitive activities and speculative froms of knowledge. The eternally liberated souls, however, always worship the holy name in beautifully composed hymns and songs and sit in Goloka Vrndavana constantly singing the name. Therefore they do not know any separation from the holy name. The two syllables ha and ri are a mine of all devotionall mellows. All the ecstasies of devotion have taken shelter in them. Falling at the lotus feet of the holy name, Thakura Bhaktivinoda says, O Harinam, I pray for residence at Your lotus feet.” (2) jaya jaya harinam, cidanandamrta-dham, para-tattva akhar-akar nija-jane krpa kori, nama-rupe avatari, jibe hoya korile apar jaha ‘hari’, ‘krsna’, ‘ram’, jaga-jana subisram, sarba-jan-manasa-ranjan muni-brnda nirantar, je namer samadar, kori’ gay bhoriya badan ohe krsna-namakhar, tumi sarba-sakti-dhar, jibera kalyana-bitarane toma bina bhava-sindhu, uddharite nahi bandhu, asiyacho jiba-uddarane ache tapa jibe jata, tumi saba koro hata, helaya tomare ek-bar dake jadi kono jan, ho’ye dina-akincan, nahi dekhi’ anya pratikara taba svalpa-sphurti pay, ugra-tapa dure jay, linga-ghanga hoy anayase bhakativinoda koy, jaya harinama jay, pare thaki tuwa pada-ase Translation All glories, all glories to the holy name, the abode of immortal transcendental bliss. The Supreme Absolute Truth, who possesses an eternal form, has descended in the form of the holy name. He shows mercy to His devotees and shows boundless compassion and kindness to all fallen souls. All glories to the Supreme Personality of Godhead who is called by different names such as Hari, Krsna and Rama. He is the auspicious resting place of all living entities within the universe, and He delights the minds of all souls. Great sages, honoring His holy name, constantly sing that holy name, filling their mouths with the sound. O eternal holy name of Krishna, You possess all powers and bestow auspiciousness upon the living beings. Without You there is no other friend to deliver us from the ocean of material existence. You have come for the deliverence of all fallen souls. For all souls within this world there is much misery and sorrow. O Harinam, if someone calls upon You just one time, feeling himself very meek and lowly, possessing nothing and seeing no other remedy for his relief, You then easily destroy all his sorrows. If one simply obtains a slight reflection or glimmer of You, then all sorts of terrible miseries disappear. Thakura Bhaktivinoda says, “All glories, all glories to the holy name of Lord Hari! O Harinam, I perpetually fall at Your lotus feet.” (3) 1.visve udita, nama-tapan, abidya binasa lagi’ chorata saba, maya-bibhava sadhu tahe anuragi 2.harinama prabhakar, abidya timira-hara, tomar mahima keba jane ke heno pandita-gane tomara mahatmya gaya, eccaih-sware sakala bakhane 3.tomar abhas pahilohi bhay e bhava timira kabalita-pray 4.acire timira nasiya prajnan tattvandha nayane korena bidhan 5.sei to’prajnan bisuddha bhakati upajay hari-bisayini mati 6.e adbhuta-lila satata tomar bhakativinoda janiyache sar Translation The sun of the holy name has appeared in the universe to destroy all forms of ignorance. Casting aside all worldly things, the saintly become devoted to Him alone. The sun of the holy name is the remover of the darkness of ignorance. O Harinam, who actually knows Your greatness? What sort of learned man is capable of singing all Your glories? O holy name, from the very moment You first appear on the horizon of the heart, the darkness of this material world is almost totally devoured. Quickly destroying all remaining darkness, You bestow divine wisdom upon our spiritually blinded eyes. That divine wisdom gives rise within the heart to pure devotion and an understanding of the transcendental characteristics of Lord Hari. This wonderful pastime of Yours is eternal and Thakura Bhaktivinode has understood its essence. (4) 1.jnani jnana-joge, koriya jatane, brahmera saksat kore brahma-saksatkar, aprarabdha karma, sampurna jnanete hare 2.tabu to prarabdha, nahi hoy khay, falbhoga bina kabhu brahma-bhuta jiva fal-bhoga lagi’, janama-marana labhu 3.kinto ohe nama taba sphurti ha’le, ekanti janera aro prarabdhaprarabdha, kichu nahi thake, bede gaya baro baro 4.tomara udaye, jibera hrdoya, sampurna sodhita hoy karma-jnanabandha, saba dure jaya, anayase bhava-khay 5.bhakativinoda, bahu tule’koy, namera nisana dharo nama-unka-dhvani, koriya jaibe bhatibe muralidharo Translation The learned man, endeavoring in the practice of jnana-yoga, eventually sees the Supreme Brahman. That realization of Brahman, in full knowledge, removes all the potential sinful reactions lying in his heart. By dint of Brahman realization all such potential sinful reactions are destroyed; but unless one undergoes the suffering of current sinful reactions, they will not be destroyed. Therefore, despite being a Brahman realized soul, even such a learned man must undergo the current reactions to his sins and thus be implicated in the cycle of birth and death. But, O holy name, if You are vibrated on the tongue of Your unalloyed devotee, then all of his sinful reactions of both past and present lives are comnpletely destroyed. This truth is sung by the Vedas again and again. O sun of the holy name, when You arise on the horizon of the living being’s heart, it becomes completely purified, the bondage to materialistic activities and speculatiove knowledge disappears and the soul’s worldly existence comes to an end without any difficulty. Thakura Bhaktivinoda, raising his arms says, “Take up the banners of the holy name and walk along sounding the drum of the holy name. In this way you will surely obtain the direct audience of Krsna, the holder of the flute.” (5) 1.harinam, tuwa aneka swarup jasoda-nandana, ananda bardhana, nanda-tanaya rasa-kupa 2.putana-ghatana, trnabarta-hana, sakata bhanjana gopal murali-badana, agha-baka-mardana govardhana-dhari rakhala 3.kesi-mardana, brahma-bimohana surapati-darpa-binasi arista-patana, gopi-bimohana, jamuna-pulina-bilasi 4.radhika-ranjana, rasa-rasayana, radha-kunda-kunja-bihari rama, krsna, hari, madhaba, narahari matsyadi-gana-abatari 5.gobinda, bamana, sri-madhusudana, jadava-candra, banamali kaliya-satana, gokula-ranjana, radha-bhajana-sukha-sali 6.ityadika nam, swarupe prakam, baruk more rati rage rupa-swarupa-pada, jani’nija sampada bhaktivinoda dhori’ mage Translation O Harinam, You possess unlimited forms, such as the beloved son of Mother Yasoda, the increaser of the bliss of Gokula, the son of Nanda, and the reservoir of all transcendental mellows. You are the slayer of the demons Putana and Trnavarta, the breaker of the cart, the protector of the cows, the player of the flute, the destroyer of the demons Agha and Baka, the holder of Govardhan Hill, and You are a cowherd boy. You destroyed the Kesi demon, bewildered Lord Brahma, and broke the pride of Indra, king of Heaven. You are the destroyer of Aristasura, the enchanter of all the young girls of Gokula, and You sport along the sandy banks of the river Yamuna. You delight Srimati Radhika and give life to the rasa dance. You sport in the groves near Radha Kunda, performing a variety of pastimes. You are the reservoir of pleasure, attractive to every living being. You remove all inauspiciousness and are the husband of the goddess of fortune. You are the source of all incarnations such as Lord Nrsimha, the half-man half-lion incarnation and Matsya, the fish avatara. O Harinam, You are pleasing to the cows, land and senses. You are the dwarf brahmana incarnation Vamana and the slayer of the demon Madhu. You are the moon of the Yadu dynasty and always wear beautiful garlands of fresh forest flowers. You are the destroyer of the Kaliya serpent, the delighter of Gokula and You rejoice in the worship of Srimati Radharani. Thakura Bhaktivinoda, understanding Your glories, clasps the lotus feet of Rupa Goswami and Swarup Damodar Goswami and prays, “O Harinam, according to Your sweet will You are manifest in all these forms and in many others also. Please let them increase my love and attachment for You.” (6) 1.bacya o bacaka dui swarup tomara bacya — taba sri-bigraha cid-anandakar 2.bacaka swarup taba ‘sri-krsnadi’ nama barna-rupi sarba-jiva-ananda -bisrama 3.ei dui swarupe taba ananta prokasa doya kori’ dey jibe tomara bilasa 4.kintu janiyachi natha bacaka-swarupa bacyapekha doyamoy, ei aparupa 5.nama nami bheda nai, bedera bacana tabu nama nami hoi’te adhika koruna 6.krsne — aparadhi jadi name sraddha kori’ prana bhori dake nam ‘rama, krsna, hari’ 7.aparadha dure jay, ananda-sagare bhase sei anayase rasera pathare 8.bigraha-swarupa bacye aparadha kori suddha-namasraye sei aparadhe tori 9.bhakativinoda mage sri-rupa-carane bacaka-swarupa name rati anukhane Translation O Lord, You possess two transcendental forms, properly called vacya and vacaka. The vacya is Your beautiful form full of transcendental knowledge and bliss. The vacaka froms are Your holy names, such as Sri Krsna, etc. This transcendental sound form is the resting place of the bliss of all souls. Your unlimited manifestations are found in these two forms. Taking pity and being very kind, they confer upon the fallen souls entrance to Your divine pastimes. But I have understood Your vacaka form to be more merciful than Your vacya form, O Lord. Thus do I find Your holy name most wonderful. It is the declaration of the Vedas that the holy name of the Lord and the Lord are nondifferent, yet still the holy name is more merciful than the Lord Himself. If one is an offender to Lord Krsna but respects His holy name and calls out with all his heart and soul, “Rama!” “Krsna” “Hari” then all his offenses depart, and that person then swims without difficulty in the ocean of divine bliss and transcendental mellows. A person may commit offenses to the vacya or the transcendental feature and personality of the Lord; but if he is under the shelter of the pure holy name, he crosses over all those offenses. At the lotus feet of Srila Rupa Goswami, Thakura Bhaktivinoda begs for constant attachment and love for the vacaka or divine holy name of the Supreme Lord. (7) 1.ohe harinam, taba mahima apar taba pade nati ami kori bar bar 2.gokuler mahotsab ananda-sagar! tomar carane pari hoiya katar 3.tumi krsna, purna-bapu, rasera nidan taba pade pari taba guna kori gan 4.je kore tomar pade ekanta asroy ta’r arti-rasi nasa koroha niscoy 5.sarba aparadha tumi nasa koro ta’r nama-aparadha vadhi nasaho tahar 6.sarba-dosa dauta kori’ tahara hrdoy- simhasane baiso tumi parama asroy 7.ati-ramya cid-ghana-ananda-murtiman raso vai sah boli beda kore tuwa gan 8.bhakativinoda rupa-goswami-carane magaye sarbada nam-sphurti sarba-khane Translation O holy name, Your glories are boundless! I therefore bow down at Your lotus feet again and again O festival of Gokula! O ocean of bliss! I fall down at Your lotus feet, for I am feeling very distressed and troubled at heart. You are Lord Krishna, Your divine form is perfect and You are the origin of all transcendental mellows. Falling down at Your lotus feet, I sing of Your divine qualities. You destroy the multitude of afflictions of that person who takes exclusive shelter at Your holy feet. O holy name, you destroy all his offenses, even those he might have committed to You directly. Cleansing him of all impurities, You, who are the supreme shelter, sit upon a throne within his heart. You are delightful and beautiful, the personification of complete cognizance and deep ecstasy. The Vedas sing of You, saying, “The Supreme Personality of Godhead is the personification of all transcendental mellows.” At the lotus feet of Srila Rupa Goswami, Thakura Bhaktivinoda constantly begs that at every moment there be the transcendental vibration of the holy name. (8) narada muni bhajay bina, radhika-ramana-name nama amani udita hoya, bhakata-gita-same amiya-dhara, barise dhana, srabana-jugale giya bhakata-jana, saghane nace bhoriya apana hiya madhuri-pura, asabo pasi, matay jagata-jane keho ba kande, keho ba nace, keho mate mane mane panca-badana, narade dhori, premera saghana rol kamalasana, naciya bole bolo bolo hari bolo sahasranana, parama-sukhe, hari hari boli gay nama-prabhave, matilo visva, nama-rasa sabe pay sri-krsna-nama, rasane sphuri, pura’lo amara asa sri-rupa-pade, jacaye iha, bhakativinoda-dasa Translation When the great soul Narada Muni plays his vina, the holy name , Radhika-raman, descends and immediately appears amidst the kirtan of the Lord’s devotees. Like a monsoon cloud, the holy name showers nectar in their ears. All the devotees, due to great ecstasy, repeatedly dance to their hearts content. All the people of the universe become maddened upon entering this intoxicating shower of nectar. Some people cry, some dance and others become fully intoxicated within their minds. Lord Siva, embracing Narada Muni, repeatedly makes loud screams of ecstatic joy, and Lord Brahma, dancing very ecstatically, says, “All of you kindly chant, Haribol! Haribol!” In great happiness the thousand-faced Ananta Sesa chants “Hari! Hari!” By the influence of the transcendental vibration of the holy name, the whole universe becomes ecstatically maddened and everyone tastes the mellows of the holy name. Thakura Bhaktivinoda, the humble servant of the Lord, says, “The holy name of Krishna has fulfilled all my desires by vibrating on everyone’s tongue.” Bhaktivinoda therefore prays at the feet of Sri Rupa Goswami that the chanting of harinam may comtinue like this always. Sri Godruma-candra-bhajanopadesa, instructions for the worship of Lord Caitanya, the Moon of Godruma (1) yadi te hari-pada-saroja-sudha rasa-pana-param hrdayam satatam parihrtya grham kali-bhava-mayam bhaja godruma-kanana-kunja-vidhum (2) dhana-yauvana-jivana-rajya-sukham na hi nityam anuksana-nasa-param tyaja-gramya-katha-sakalam viphalam bhaja godruma-kanana-kunja-vidhum (3) ramani-jana-sanga-sukham ca sakhe carame bhayadam purusartha-haram harinama-sudha-rasa-matta-matir bhaja godruma-kanana-kunja-vidhum (4) jada-kavya-raso na hi kavya-rasah kali-pavana-gaura-raso hi rasah alam anya-katha anusilanaya bhaja godruma-kanana-kunja-vidhum (5) vrsabhanu-sutanvita-vama-tanum yamuna-tata-nagara-nanda-sutam murali-kala-gita-vinoda-param bhaja godruma-kanana-kunja-vidhum (6) hari-kirtana-madhya-gatam sva-janaih parivestita-jamunay abda harim nija-gauda-janaika-krpa-jaladhim bhaja godruma-kanana-kunja-vidhum (7) giriraja-suta-parivita-grham nava-khanda-patim yati-citta-haram sura-sanga-nutam priyaya sahitam bhaja godruma-kanana-kunja-vidhum (8) kali-kukkura mudgara-bhava-dharam harinama-mahousadha-dana-param patitarta-dayardra-su-murti-dharam bhaja godruma-kanana-kunja-vidhum (9) ripu-bandhava-bheda-vihina-daya yad-abhiksa-mudeti mukhabja-tatau tam akrsnam iha vraja-raja-sutam bhaja godruma-kanana-kunja-vidhum (10) iha caupanisata-parigita-vibhur dvija-raja-sutah puratabha harih nija-dhamani khelati bandhu-yuto bhaja godruma-kanana-kunja-vidhum (11) avatara-varam paripurna-kalam para-tattvam ihatma-vilasa-mayam vraja-dhama-rasamabudhi-gupta-rasam bhaja godruma-kanana-kunja-vidhum (12) sruti-varna-dhanadi na yasya krpa janane balavad-bhajanena vina tam ahaituka-bhava-patha hi sakhe bhaja godruma-kanana-kunja-vidhum (13) api nakra-gatau hrada-madhya-gatam kama-mocayad-arta-janam tam ajam avicintya-balam siva-kalpatarum bhaja godruma-kanana-kunja-vidhum (14) surabhindra-tapah-paritusta-mana vara-varna-dharo harir avirabhut tam ajasra-sukham muni-dhairya-haram bhaja godruma-kanana-kunja-vidhum (15) abhilasa-cayam tad-abheda-dhiyam asubham ca subham tyaja sarvam idam anukulataya priya-sevanaya bhaja godruma-kanana-kunja-vidhum (16) hari-sevaka-sevana-dharma-paro hari-nama-rasamrita-pana-ratah nati-dainya-daya-para-mana-yuto bhaja godruma-kanana-kunja-vidhum (17) vada yadava madhava krsna hare vada rama janardana kesava he vrisabhanu-suta-priya-natha sada bhaja godruma-kanana-kunja-vidhum (18) vada yamuna-tira-vanadri-pate vada gokula-kanana-punja-rave vada rasa-rasayana gaura-hare bhaja godruma-kanana-kunja-vidhum (19) cala gaura-vanam nava-khanda-mayam patha gaura-hares caritani muda lutha gaura-padankita-ganga-tatam bhaja godruma-kanana-kunja-vidhum (20) smara gaura-gadadhara-keli-kalam bhava gaura-gadadhara-paksa-carah srinu gaura-gadadgara-caru-katham bhaja godruma-kanana-kunja-vidhum Translation (1) If you want you heart to be always absorbed in drinking the ambrosial mellows of the lotus feet of Lord Hari, then give up household life, which is full of quarrels and strife, and just worship Lord Gaura, the moon of Godruma’s forest bowers. (2) Material riches, youth, long duration of life, and royal happiness — none of these are eternal. At any moment they may be destroyed. Give up all useless topics of mundane conversation and just worship Lord Gaura, the moon of Godruma’s forest bowers. (3) O Friend, ultimately the pleasure to be had in the company of beautiful young women turns to fearfulness and distracts one from the real goal of life. Just worship Lord Gaura, the moon of Godruma’s forest bowers with your mind intoxicated by the nectarine mellows of the holy name. (4) The taste of mundane poetry does not afford the sweet taste of actual poetry. The sweet mellows of true poetry are found in descriptions of Lord Caitanya, the savior of all souls in the Kali yuga. Enough with the study of any other topics! Just worship Lord Gaura, the moon of Godruma’s forest bowers. (5) Krishna, the transcendental paramour, stands on the banks of the Yamuna with Radha, the daughter of Vrsabhanu, on His left side. He is absorbed in the pastime of playing soft, melodious songs on His flute. Just worship Lord Gaura, the moon of Godruma’s forest bowers, Lord Caitanya, who is non-different from the son of Nanda. (6) He is Lord Hari, shining like molten gold and surrounded by His loving devotees in the midst of hari-kirtana, He is the only ocean of mercy for the Gaudiya Vaisnavas. Just worship Lord Gaura, the moon of Godruma’s forest bowers. (7) Just worship Lord Gaura, the moon of Godruma’s forest bowers — Lord Caitanya, who along with His beloved wife Visnu-priya is glorified by all demigods and saintly persons. His home, Navadvipa, is surrounded by the river Ganga, the daughter of the Himalayas. He is the Lord of Navadvipa and the stealer of the hearts of all sannyasi’s. (8) Lord Gauranga is like a powerful hammer which smashes the sin and oppression of the mad-dog of the Kali-yuga. and He is absorbed in distributing the holy name of Krishna, which is the greatest medicine to release one from the material existence. His transcendental form is beautiful , and His heart is full of compassion for the suffering, fallen souls of this world. Just worship Lord Gaura, the moon of Godruma’s forest bowers. (9) Compassion which is free from the duality of “Friend” and “enemy” is always manifest of his lotus face. He is the son of Maharaja Nanda — Krishna, who has appeared in a golden form in the land of Navadvipa. Just worship Lord Gaura, the moon of Godruma’s forest bowers. (10) In this world and in the Upanishads He is celebrated as the all-pervading Supreme Lord. He appeared as the son of a brahmana and is Lord Hari Himself, with a shining complexion of molten gold. In His own abode He sports with His cowherd boy friends. Just worship this Lord Gaura, the moon of Godruma’s forest bowers. (11) He is the most wonderful of all avataras because He is the source of all other expansions of God. He is the Supreme Truth, enjoying His pastimes here in this world. He is the embodiment of the most confidential flows that exist in the ocean of rasa. (12) Without strong devotional worship and service, mere mundane scholarship, high family lineage , wealth and so on are not effective for invoking the causeless mercy of the Lord. O friend, just worship Lord Gaura, the beautiful moon of Godruma’s forest bowers, by the path of unmotivated devotion. (13) In His appearance as Hari, the Lord liberated Gajendra, the king of elephants, from the grasp of the crocodile in the lake, and in His appearance as Sri Caitanya, He delivered King Gajapati Prataparudra from the jaws of the kali-yuga crocodile who was lying in the lake of politics. Lord Sri Caitanya is unborn, possesses inconceivable power ,and is likened to an auspicious desire tree. Just worship Lord Gaura, the moon of Godruma’s forest bowers. (14) Lord Krsna, who was pleased with the penances and austerities of Indra and the Surabhi cow, appeared in this world as Lord Caitanya, possessing a golden complexion. He is eternal happiness and the captivator of the intelligence of all learned sages. Just worship Lord Gaura, the moon of Godruma’s forest bowers. (15) Give up all worldly desires, monistic meditation and relative conceptions of inauspiciousness and auspiciousness. In a favorable mood, with loving devotion, just engage yourself in just worshipping Lord Gaura, the moon of Godruma’s forest bowers. (16) Remaining devoted to the service of the Vaishnava’s, being addicted to drinking the sweet nectar of the name of Hari, and with a mentality endowed with modesty, humility, and compassion, just worship Lord Gaura, the moon of Godruma’s forest bowers. (17) Always worship Lord Gaura, the beautiful moon of Godruma’s forest bowers, and call out to the Lord,” O Yadava, ! O Madhava O Krishna, O Hari, O Rama O Janardana, O Keshava, O beloved Lord of Radha!” (18) Just worship Lord Gaura, the moon of Godruma’s forest bowers and call out to the Lord “O Lord of the Vrindavana forest, which lies along the banks of the Yamuna! O Lord of Govardhana Hill! O sun of the forest of Gokula! O giver of life to the rasa dance.! O Gaurahari! (19) Go to Navadvipa, the land of Lord Caitanya, Read and recite with great joy the wonderful pastimes of Lord Gaurahari. Roll about in ecstasy on the banks of the Ganges, which are marked with the footprints of Lord Caitanya, and just worship Lord Gaura, the moon of Godruma’s forest bowers. 20. Remember the wonderful pastimes of Gaura and Gadadhara. Become a servant of Gaura and Gadadhara. Listen to the beautiful narration’s concerning Gaura and Gadadhara and just worship Lord Gaura, the moon of Godruma’s forest bowers. RARE HUMAN BIRTH WASTED (1) durlabha manaba-janma labhiya samsare krsna na bhajinu --- duhkha kahibo kahare? The human form of life is the rarest opportunity for attaining spiritual perfection. But now I am lamenting, because I've somehow or other been born with such an opportunity, and I wasted it by never worshiping Lord Krsna. Oh, to whom shall I tell the tale of this misery? (2) 'samsar' 'samsar', ko're miche gelo kal labha na koilo kichu, ghatilo janjal Having married and entered into the entanglements of materialistic family life, I passed my time in vain. I never got any tangible gain or permanent benefit, only trouble and botheration. (3) kiser samsar ei chayabaji pray ihate mamata kori' brtha dina jay What kind of world is this anyway? It seems to be just like a magic lantern show that I saw at a carnival, wherein so many shadows and optical illusions dance magically before my eyes. I feel great attachment and identification with such a world, and thus day after day passes by fruitlessly, without any purpose whatsoever. (4) e deho patana ho'le ki ro'be amar? keho sukha nahi dibe putra-paribar When this body drops dead on the ground then what will remain mine? At that moment, all of my sons and dearest loved ones will not be able to give me any happiness. (5) gardhaber mata ami kori parisram ka'r lagi' eto kori, na ghucilo bhram I work hard just like an ass every day, and now I am wondering for whom am I working so hard? I am still surrounded by so many illusions. (6) dina jay micha kaje, nisa nidra-base nahi bhavi --- marana nikate ache bo'se I waste every day in useless, insignificant work, and I waste every night controlled by sleep. And in every 24 hours I never for one second consider that cruel death is sitting very close by my side. (7) bhalo manda khai, heri, pari, cinta-hina nahi bhavi, e deho chadibo kon dina I live a very carefree life-style, sometimes eating a lot, or eating a little if I feel like it, sometimes I see nice things around the town, or sometimes I do not go out at all, sometimes I wear opulent clothing, or if I'm in the mood, I'll wear something simple. I live so carefree that I never consider that one day I will have to give up this body. (8) deho-geho-kalatradi-cinta abirata jagiche hrdoye mor buddhi kori' hata My poor heart is plagued by constant anxieties about the maintenance and daily turmoils created by my body, my house, my wife, my family members and my social obligations. All these anxieties are pinching me and destroying all my intelligence. (9) hay, hay! nahi bhavi --- anitya e saba jibana bigate kotha rohibe baibhava? Alas, alas! What a remorseful situation has arisen! I am absorbed in all this trouble, but I never consider that all these things are temporary and subject to perish very soon. After I'm dead and gone, where will all of my material opulences remain? (10) smasane sarira mama poriya rohibe bihanga-patanga tay bihar koribe When my body will be thrown int the pit at the cremation grounds, it will simply lie there motionlessly. Then many crows, vultures, ants, and worms will come and playfully sport there. (11) kukkur srgal sab anandita ho'ye mahotsaba koribe amar deha lo'ye All the stray dogs and jackals will then become very much delighted, and in great ecstasy they will make a festival ground out of my body and will have a huge celebration and feast. (12) je deher ei gati, ta'r anugata samsar-baibhava ar bandhu-jana jata Just see, this is the ultimate destination of this material body. And the most amazing thing is that all of my material opulences, house, family and friends have exactly the same destination. (13) ataeva maya-moha chadi' buddhiman nitya-tattva krsna-bhakti korun sandhan Therefore I ask of anyone who has any sharp intelligence: please give up all of these temporary illusions presented by maya, and kindly search after the means to get pure devotion to Lord Krsna, for this is the only really tangible eternal truth. SONG FOUR --- WORSHIP NOW, NOT LATER (1) jibana-samapti-kale koribo bhajana, ebe kori grha-sukha' kakhan e katha nahi bole bijna-jana, e deha patanonmukha A wise, experienced man will never say: 'At the end of my life I will woship God, but now I will enjoy happiness in family life'-- for he knows that this body is tottering and unstable, about to drop at any second. (2) aji ba sateka barse abasya marana, niscinta na thako bhai jata sighra para, bhajo sri-krsna-carana jibaner thik nai Death certainly must come, either today or in about hundred years, so don't live so carefree, brothers! Immediately begin worshiping the lotus feet of Krsna, for ther is no fixed certainty of this life. (3) samsar nirvana kori' ja'bo ami brndabana rna-troy sodhibare koritechi sujatana One thinks: 'After spending my worldly life I shall go to Vrndavana, but to purify myself of the three debts I am endeavoring very hard now'. (4) e asay nahi prayojana emon durasa base, ja'bo prana abasese, na hoile dina-bandhu carana-sevana This type of idea is not the ultimate goal of life. By the influence of such a nonsensical desire, your life will depart in the end without your ever having worshiped the lotus feet of -dina-bandhu-, sthe dearmost Friend of the fallen. (5) jadi sumangala cao, sada krsna-nama gao, grhe thako, bane thako, ithe tarka akarana If you want the topmost auspiciousness, then just sing always the name of Krsna whether you live at home or in the forest. All these other arguments described here are simply aimless excuses. (Comment on this)
1:45 am	++ (Avasya Raksibe Krsna — Viswasa Palana, faith in Krsna as protector, 4 songs) (1) ekhona bujhinu prabhu! tomara carana asokabhoyamrta-purna sarva-khana sakala chariya tuwa carana-kamale poriyachi ami natha! taba pada-tale taba pada-padma nath! rokhibe amare ar rakha-karta nahi e bhava-somsare ami taba nitya-dasa — janinu e-bara amara palana-bhar ekhonu tomara bara duhkha paiyachi swatantra jibane saba duhkha dure gelo o pada-barane je-pada lagiya rama tapasya korila je-pada padiya siba sibatwa lobhila je-pada lobhiya brahma krtartha hoila je-pada narada muni hrdoye dhorila sei se abhaya pada sirete dhoriya parama-anande naci pada-guna gaiya somsara-vipad ho’te abasya uddhara bhakativinoda, o pada koribe tomara Translation I know now Your divine feet are a refuge free from all sorrow and fear, eternally full of sweet nectar. At the soles of those lotus feet I surrender myself and all I possess. O Lord, there is no other protection but You in this world of birth and death. At last I know myself to be Your eternal servant, whose maintenance You have assured. Life before, without You, held nothing but sorrow. Now I live free from all misery Laksmi, desiring such a place at Your lotus feet, excuted austerities. Only after secureing a place by Your lotus feet did Lord Siva attain his sivatva, or quality of auspiciousness. Upon obtaining those feet Lord Brahma became successful in life, and the great sage Narada Muni held those two feet to his heart. Your lotus feet drive away all fear. Having held them to my head, I dance in great ecstasy, singing their glories. Your lotus feet will deliver Bhaktivinoda from the perils of worldly journey. (2) 1.tumi to’ maribe jare, ke tare rakhite pare, taba iccha-basa tribhuvana brahma-adi deba-gan, taba dasa aganan, kare taba ajnara palana 2.taba iccha-mate jato, graha-gana abirato, subhasubha fala kare dana roga-soka-mrti-bhoy, taba iccha-mate hoy, taba ajna sada balavan 3.taba bhoye bhayu boy, candra surja samuday, swa-swa niyamita karja kare tumi to’ parameswar, para-brahma paratpar, taba basa bhakata-antare 4.sada-suddha siddha-kama, ‘bhakata-vatsala’ nama, bhakata-janera nitya-swami tumi to’rakhibe jare, ke tare marite pare, sakala bidhira bidhi tumi 5.tomara carane natha! koriyache pranipata, bhakativinoda taba das bipad hoite swami! abasya tahare tumi rokhibe, — tahara e viswas Translation Who can protect that person whom You wish to slay? The three worlds are obedient to Your will. The gods, headed by Brahma, are Your countless servants and stand ready to execute Your command, By Your will the planets exercise their auspicious or inauspicious influences. Illness, grief, death, and fear occur by Your will. Your command is all-powerful. In fear of You the wind blows, and the sun, moon, and all others perform their allotted duties. You are the Supreme Lord, the Supreme Spirit, supreme above all. Your residence is in the heart of Your loving devotee. You are eternally pure. All Your desires are fulfilled. Your name is Bhakta-vatsala, for You are very affectionate to the Vaisnavas. You are the eternal Lord of Your loving devotees. Who can slay that person whom You wish to protect? You are the law of all laws. O Lord, Your eternal servant Bhaktivinoda has bowed down at Your lotus feet. O master, he cherishes the faith that You will surely protect him from all dangers. (3) atma-samarpane gela abhiman nahi korobun nija rakha-bidahan tuwa dhana jani’ tuhun rakhobi, nath’ palya godhana jnana kori’ tuwa sath caraobi madhaba! jamuna-tire bamsi bajaoto dakobi dhire agha-baka marato rakha-bidhan korobi sada tuhun gokula-kan! rakha korobi tuhun niscoy jani pana korobun hama jamuna-pani kaliya-dokha korobi binasa sodhobi nadi-jala, baraobi asa piyato dabanala raknobi mo’y ‘gopala’, ‘gobinda’ nama taba hoy sura-pati-durmati-nasa bicari rakhobi barsane, giri bara-dhari! catur-anana korabo jab cori rakha koro- i mujhe, gokula-hari! bhakativinoda — tuwa gokula-dhan rakhobi kesava! korato jatan Translation Surrendering to You lifted from me the burden of false pride. No longer will I try to secure my own well-being. O Lord, I am confident of Your protection, for, like one of Your cows or calves, I am Your treasured property. O Madhava, I see You leading Your herds to pasture on the banks of the Yamuna. You call to them by gently playing Your flute. By slaying giant demons such as Agha and Baka You will always provide full protection, O Gokula Kana! Fearless and confident of Your protection, I will drink the water of the Yamuna. The Kaliya serpent’s venom poisoned the Yamuna’s waters, yet that poison will not act. You will purify the Yamuna and by such heroic deeds enhance our faith. You who are called Govinda and Gopala will surely protect me by swallowing the forest fire. When Indra, king of the gods, sends torrents of rain, You will counteract his malice and protect us by lifting the mighty Govardhana Hill! When the four-headed Brahma steals Your cowherd boyfriends and calves, then, too, You will surely protect me, O Gokula Hari! Bhakativinoda is now the property of Gokula, Your holy abode, O Kesava, kindly protect him with care. (4) chorato purusa-abhiman kinkori hoilun aji, kan! baraja-bipine sakhi-sath sebana korobun, radha-nath! kusume ganthobun har tulasi-mani-manjari tar jatane deobun sakhi-kare hate laobo sakhi adare sakhi dibo tuwa duhuk gale durato herobun kutuhale sakhi kahabo, — suno sundari! rahobi kunje mama kinkori ganthobi mala mano-harini niti radha-krishna-bimohini tuwa rakhana-bhara hamara mama kunja-kutira tohara radha-madhava-sebana-kale rahobi moe hamara antarale tambula saji’ karbura ani’ deobi moe apana jani’ bhakativinoda suni’ bat sakhi-pade kare pranipat Translation Gone is the variety of male egoism, O Kana. Now I am Your faithful maidservant. O Lord of Radha, in the groves of Vraja I will perform devotional service as a follower of one of the sakhis. I will string together a necklace of forest flowers, and tulasi buds shall be the jewels of that necklace. With utmost care I will place the garland in the hands of that confidential devotee, and she will take it with affection. Then she will place the garland around both Your necks, while I watch in wonder from afar. The confidant will then say to me, “Listen, O beautiful one, you should remain in this grove as my attendant. “Daily you shall string together beautiful flower garlands that will enchant Radha and Krsna. “The responsibility for your maintenance shall be mine. My cottage in the grove is yours. When I serve Radha and Madhava, you will attend behind me. After preparing tambula and bringing camphor, you will give them to me, knowing me to be yours.” Bhaktivinoda, having heard all these instructions, bows down at the lotus feet of that confidential sakhi. (Bhakti-anukula-matra Karyera Svikara, acceptance of activities favorable to pure devotion, 4 songs) (1) tuva-bhakti-anukula je-je karja joy parama-jatane taha koribo niscoy I will surely execute with utmost care those activities favorable to Your pure devotional service. bhakti-anukula jato bisaya somsare koribo tahate rati indriyera dware I will feel fondness for those things in this world which are conductive to pure devotion, and with my senses I will engage them in Your service. sunibo tomara katha jatana koriya dekhibo tomara dhama nayana bhoriya I will carefully listen to all discussions concerning You, and the satisfaction of my eyes will be to behold Your divine abode. tomara prasade deho koribo posan naibedya-tulasi-ghrana koribo grahan I will nourish my body with the sacred remnants of Your food and smell the sweet scent of tulasi leaves adorning those offerings. kara-dwara koribo tomara seba sada tomara basoti-sthale boshibo sarbada With my hands I will always execute Your service, and I will forever dwell at that place where You abide. tomara sebaya kama niyoga koribo tomara bidvesi-jane krodha dekhaibo I will employ my desires in Your devotional service and show anger to those who are envious of You. ei-rupe sarba-brtti ara sarba-bhav tuwa anukula hoye labhuka prabhav In this way may all of my propensities and emotions obtain dignity and glory by being favorable to You. tuwa bhakta-anukula jaha jaha kori tuwa bhakti-anukula boli’ taha dhori I will consider as favorable to Your devotional service anything I do which is favorable to Your devotee. bhakativinoda nahi jane dharmadharma bhakti-anukula tara hau saba karma Bhaktivinoda knows neither religion nor irreligion. He simply prays that all his activities be conductive for pure devotion to You. (2) godruma-dhame bhajana-anukule mathura-sri-nandisvara-samatule tahi maha surabhi-kunja-kutire baithobun hama sura-tatini-tire gaura-bhakata-priya-besa dadhana tilaka-tulasi-mala-sobhamana campaka, bakula, kadamba, tamal ropato niramibo kunja bisal madhabi malati uthabun tahe chaya-mandapa korobun tahi mahe ropobun tatra kusuma-bana-raji juthi, jati, malli birajabo saji mance boshaobun tulasi-maharani kirtana-sajja tahi rakhabo ani baisnaba-jana-saha gaobun nam jaya godruma jaya gaura ki dham bhakativinoda bhakti-anukul jaya kunja munja, sura-nadi-kul On the banks of the celestial Ganges River I will dwell in a cottage at Surabhi-kunj in Godruma-dhama. This land of Godruma is very conductive for performing devotional worship of the Supreme Lord and is nondifferent from the sacred place called Nandagram, located in the holy district of Mathura. I will put on the garb that is dear to the devotees of Lord Gaurasundara and wear the twelve Vaisnava tilaka markings on my body and beautiful beads of tulasi wood around my neck. Then, by planting flowering trees like Campaka, Bakula, Kadamba, and Tamala, I will make an extensive grove by my cottage. I will put madhavi and malati creepers on the trees and in this way make a shady bower. I will sow a variety of flowering forests and different kinds of jasmine like yuthi, jati and malli. All these will be present there, arrayed in a charming fashion. I will install the empress tulasi on an elevated throne on the terrace, then procure all necessary paraphernalia for having kirtana, such as mrdanga drums, karatalas (hand cymbals), and gongs, and place them there. (3) 1.suddha-bhakata- carana-renu bhajana-anukula bhakata-seba, parama-siddhi, prema-latikara mula madhaba-tithi, bhakti-janani jatane palana kori krsna-basoti basoti boli parama adare bori gaur amara, je-saba sthane, koralo bhramana range se-saba sthana, heribo ami, pranayi-bhakata-sange mrdanga-badya, sunite mana, abasara saba jace gaura-bihita, kirtana suni, anande hrdoya nace jugala-murti, dekhiya mora, parama-ananda hoya prasada-seba korite hoya sakala prapance jaya je-dina grhe, bhajana dekhi, grhete goloka bhaya carana-sindu, dekhiya ganga, sukha na sima paya tulasi dekhi, juraya prana madhaba-tosani jani gaura-priya, saka-sebane, jibana sarthaka mani bhakativinoda, krsna-bhajane, anukula paya jaha proti-dibase, parama-sukhe, swikara karaye taha Dust from the lotus feet of pure devotees is conductive to devotional service, whilee service to the Vaisnavas is itself the supreme perfection and the root o the tender creeper of divine love. I observe with great care the holy days like Ekadasi and Janmastami, for they are the mother of devotion. As my dwelling place I choose with the greatest of reverence and love the transcendental abode of Sri Krsna. All those places where my Lord Gaurasundara traveled for pastimes I will visit in the company of loving devotees. My mind always begs for the opportunity to hear the music of the mrdanga. Upon hearing the kind of kirtana ordained by Lord Gaurasundara, my heart dances in ecstasy. Beholding the Deity forms of the Divine Couple, Sri Sri Radha-Krsna, I feel the greatest joy. By honoring the Lord’s prasada, I conquer over all worldly illusions. Goloka Vrndavana appears in my home whenever I see the worship and servicee of Lord Hari taking place there. When I see the Ganges, that river of nectar emanating from the lotus feet of the Lord, my happiness knows no bounds. The sight of the holy tulasi tree soothes my soul, for I know she gives pleasure to Lord Krsna. By honoring sak, a great favorite of Lord Caitanya’s, I consider life worthwhile. Whatever Bhaktivinoda obrains that is conducive for the service of Sri Krsna he accepts every day with greatest joy. (4) radha-kunda-tata-kunja-kutir gobardhana-parbata, jamuna-tir kusuma-sarobara, manasa-ganga kalinda-nandini bipula-taranga bamsi-bata, gokula, dhira-samir brndabana-taru-latika-banir khaga-mrga-kula, malaya-batas mayura, bhramara, murali-bilas benu, srnga, pada-cihna, megha-mala basanta, sasanka, sankha, karatala jugala-bilase anukula jani lila-bilase-uddipaka mani e-saba chorato kanhi nahi jau e-saba chorato parana harau bhakativinoda kahe, suno kan! tuwa uddipaka, hamara paran The cottage in the grove on the banks of Radha-kunda, the great Govardhana Hill, the banks of the Yamuna, Kusuma-sarovara, Manasa-ganga, the daughter of Kalinda (the Yamuna) with her many waves, the Vamsi-vat, Gokula, Dhira-samira, the trees and creepers and reeds of Vrdavana, the different varieties of colorful birds, the deer, the cooling breeze from the Malaya Mountains, the peacocks, the bumblebees, the pastimes with the flute, the flute itself, the buffalo horn bugle, the footprints of cows in the dust of Vraja, the rows of blackish rainclouds, springtime, the moon, the conchsell, and the karatalas – all these I know to be very conductive for the pastimes of Radha and Krsna. I recognize in them a transcendental stimulus for making the Lord’s charming pastimes more intense. I refuse to go anywhere if there stimuli to devotional service are not there, for to abandon them is to abandon life itself. Bhaktivinoda says, “Please hear me, O Kana! Your entourage and paraphernalia stimulate remembrance of You and are the very sourcee of my life.” Bhakti-pratikula-bhava Varjanangikara, renunciation of conduct averse to pure devotion, 4 songs (1) 1.kesaba! tuwa jagata bicitra karama-vipake, bhava-bana bhrama-i pekhalun ranga bahu citra 2.tuwa pada-bismriti, a-mara jantrana, klesa-dahane dohi’ jai kapila, patanjali, gautama, kanabhoji, jaimini, bauddha aowe dhai’ 3.sab koi nija-mate, bhukti, mukti jacato, pata-i nana-bidha fand so-sabu — bancaka, tuwa bhakti bahir-mukha, ghataowe bisama paramada 4.baimukha-bancane, bhata so-sabu, niramilo vividha pasara dandabata durato, bhakativinoda bhelo, bhakata-carana kori sara Translation This material creation of Yours, O Kesava, is most strange. I have roamed throughout the forest of this universe in consequence of my selfish acts, and I have beheld many strange and curious sights. Forgetfulness of Your lotus feet has brought on anguish and grief. As I burn in this fire of misery, my would-be saviors — Kapila, Gautama, Kanada, Jaimini, and Buddha — come running to my aid. Each expounds his particular view, dangling various pleasures and liberation as bait in their philosophical traps. They are all cheaters, averse to Your devotional service and thus fatally dangerous. They are magnates of karma, jnana, and yoga who specialize in opinions and proofs for cheating the materially inclined. Bhaktivinoda, considering refuge at the feet of the Vaisnavas as essential, pays his respects to these cheating philosophers from afar. (2) 1.tuwa-bhakti-pratikula dharma ja’te roy parama jatane taha tyaji o niscoy 2.tuwa-bhakti-bahir-mukha sanga na koribo gauranga-birodhi-jana-mukha na heribo 3.bhakti-pratikula sthane na kori basati bhaktir apriya karje nahi kori rati 4.bhaktira birodhi grantha patha na koribo bhaktira birodhi byakhya kabhu na sunibo 5.gauranga-barjita sthana tirtha nahi mani bhaktira badhaka jnana-karma tuccha jani 6.bhaktira badhaka kale na kori adar bhakti bahir-mukha nija-jane jani para 7.bhaktira badhika spriha koribo barjan abhakta-pradatta anna na kori grahan 8.jaha kichu bhakti-pratikula boli’jani tyajibo jatane taha, e niscoya bani 9.bhakativinoda pori prabhura carane magaye sakati pratikulyera barjane Translation I vow to abandon without compromise all actions contrary to Your devotional service. I will keep company with no one opposed to devotional service, nor even look at the face of a person inimical toward Lord Gauranga. I shall never reside at a place unfavorable for devotional practices, and may I never take pleasure in nondevotional works. I will read no book opposed to pure devotion, nor listen to any explanation which disagrees with pure devotional principles. I will never regard as sacred any place where Lord Gauranga is rejected. Any knowledge hindering pure devotional service I consider worthless. Any season which poses obstacles to the execution of devotional service shall find no favor with me, and I will consider all relatives or family members averse to pure devotion as strangers. I will abandon all desires that hinder devotion and never accept food offered to me by nondevotee atheists. I vow to promptly shun whatever I know to contradict pure devotion. This I strongly promise. Bhaktivinoda, falling at the feet of the Lord, begs for the strength to give up all obstacles to pure devotion. (3) 1.bisaya-bimudha ar mayabadi jan bhakti-sunya dunhe prana dhare akaran 2.ei dui-sanga natha! na hoy amar prarthana koriye ami carane tomar 3.se duwera madhye bisayi tabu bhalo mayabadi-sanga nahi magi kono kalo 4.bisayi-hrdoya jabe sadhu-sanga pay abayase labhe bhakti bhaktera krpay 5.mayabada-dosa ja’ra hrdoye posilo kutarke hrdoya ta’ra bajra-sama bhelo 6.bhaktira swarupa, ara ‘bisaya’, ‘asroy’ mayabadi ‘anitya’boliya saba koy 7.dhik ta’ra krsna-seba-srabana-kirtan krsna-ange bajra hane tahara staban 8.mayabada sama bhakti-pratikula nai ataeba mayabadi-sanga nahi cai 9.bhakativinoda mayabada dura kori’ baisnaba sangete boishe namasraya dhori’ Translation Both the monist philosophers and those bewildered by worldly affairs live in vain, for both are devoid of devotion to You. I pray at Your lotus feet, O Lord, that I may be spared the company of them both. Yet of the two the worldly man is better. I ask never to have the company of mayavadi. When the worldly man enters into the company of saintly persons within his heart he becomes inspiried by pure devotion through the mercy of those devotees. But woe to him who has known the offensive presence of impersonalist philosophy. Such sophistry makes the heart hard as a thunderbold. The mayavada philosopher declares that the true form of bhakti, its object (Sri Krishna), and its possessor (the devotee) are all transitory and thus illusory. Fie on his pretense of service to Krishna, of hearing and chanting His glories! His so-called prayers strike the body of Krishna with blows more cruel that a thunderbolt. There is no philosophy as antagonistic to devotional service as mayavada philosophy. Therefore I do not desire the association of the mayavadi. Bhaktivinoda drives away the philosophy of illusionism and sits safely in the society of Vaisnavas under the shelter of the holy name. (4) 1.ami to’ swananda-sukhada-basi radhika-madhava-carana-dasi 2.dunhara milane ananda kori dunhara biyoge duhkhete mari 3.sakhi-sthali nahi heri nayane dekhile saibyeke paraye mane 4.je-je pratikula candrera sakhi prane duhkha pai tahare dekhi 5.radhika-kunja andhara kori loite cahe se radhara hari 6.sri-radha-govinda -milana-sukha pratikula-jana na heri mukha 7.radha-pratikula jateka jan — sambhasane kabhu na hoiye man 8.bhakativinoda sri-radha-carane sanpeche parana ati ba jatane Translation I am a resident of Svananda-sukhada-kunja and a maidservant of the lotus feet of Radhika and Madhava. At the union of the Divine Couple I rejoice, and in Their separation I die in anguish. I never look at the place where Candravali and her friends stay. Whenever I see such a place it reminds me of Candravali’s gopi friend, Saibya. I feel pain in my heart when I catch sight of Candravali’s girl-friends, for they are opposed to Radha. Candravali wants to take away Radha’s Lord Hari, thus covering the grove of Radhika with the darkness of gloom. I never look at the faces of those who are opposed to Sri Radha and Govindas joyous union. Nor do I find any pleasure in conversing with those who are opposed to Radha. Bhaktivinoda has enthusiastically entrusted his soul to the lotus feet of Srimati Radharani. Bhajana-lalasa, hankering for divine service, 13 songs (1) 1.Hari he! prapance poriya, agati hoiya, na dekhi upaya ara agatira gati carane sarana tomaya korinu sara 2.karama geyana, kichu nahi mora, sadhana bhajana nai tumi krpa-moya, ami to kangala, ahaituki krpa cai 3.vakya-mano-vega, krodha-jihva-vega, udara-upasta-vega miliya e saba, somsare bhasa’ye diteche paramodvega 4.aneka jatane, se saba damane, chariyachi asa ami anathera natha! daki taba nama ekhona bharasa tumi Translation O Lord Hari, having fallen helplessly into the illusion of this world, I see no other means of deliverance but You. You are the only recourse for the helpless. I accept the shelter of Your lotus feet as essential. I have no knowledge, no background of pious activities, nor any history of strict devotional practice. But You are full of compassion and kindness. Therefore, although I am certainly destitute, I solicit Your causeless mercy. The powerful urges of speech, mind, anger, tongue, belly, and genital have banded together to cast me adrift on the sea of this material world, thus causing me great anxiety and trouble. After great endeavor to subdue these material demands, I have completely given up all hope. O Lord of the destitute, I call upon Your holy name, for now You are my only shelter. (2) 1-2.Hari he! arthera sancaye, bisaya-prayase ano-katha-prajalpane ano-adhikara, niyama agrahe, asat-sanga-samghatane asthira siddhante, rohinu mojiya, hari-bhakti roilo dure e hrdoye matro, para-hamsa, mada, pratistha, sathata sphure 3.e saba agraha, charite narinu, apama dosate mori janama bifala, hoilo amara ekhona ki kori, hari! 4.ami to’ patita, patita-pabana, tomara pabitra nama se sambandha dhori, tomara carane, sarana loinu hama Translation O Lord Hari, I have become absorbed in accumulating wealth and endeavoring for material possessions. I am addicted to speaking of topics apart from You and am always eager to accept practices apart from my own duties. I am in the habit of meeting with worldly men and am absorbed in speculative thinking. Therefore, devotion to You has remained distant from me. In this heart of mine dwells only envy and malice towards others false pride, hippocrisy, deceitfulness, and the desire for fame and honor. I have not been able to give up any of these attachments. Thus my own faults have been my down fall. My birth as a human being has been wasted. O Lord Hari, what am I to do now? I am indeed fallen; but Your holy name is the savior of the fallen. Clinging to that holy name, I have taken shelter at Your lotus feet. (3) 1-2.hari he! bhajane utsaha, bhaktite biswasa, prema-labhe dhairja-dhana bhakti-anukula, karma-prabartana, asat-sanga-bisarjana bhakti-sadacara, ei choya guna, nahilo amara natha! kemone bhojibo, tomara carana, chariya mayara satha 3.garhita acare, rohilama moji’, na korinu sadhu-sanga lo’ye sadhu-besa, ane upadesi, e boro mayara ranga 4.e heno dasaya, ahaituki krpa, tomara paibo, hari! sri-guru-asroye, dakibo tomaya, kabe ba minati kori’ Translation Enthusiasm in devotional service, faith in the process of devotional service, the treasure of patience in endeavoring to attain love of God, performing activities conducive to pure devotion, abandoning the company of worldly people, performing approved devotional practices — I have never possessed these six devotional qualities. How, then, shall I give up the association of maya and worship Your lotus feet, O Lord? Absorbed in abominable activities, I never kept company with sadhus. Now I adopt the garb of the sadhus and instruct others. This is maya’s big joke. O Lord Hari, in such a helpless condition surely I will obtain Your causeless mercy. O when, under the shelter of my spiritual master, will I call out to You with humble prayers? (4) 1.hari he! dana, pratigraha, mitho gupta-katha, bhakata, bhojana-dana sangera lakhana,ei choyahoya, ihate bhaktira prana 2.tattwa na buhjiye, jnane ba ajnane, asate e saba kori bhakti harainu, somsari hoinu, sudure rohile hari 3.krsna-bhakta-jane, ei sanga-lakhane, adara koribo jabe bhakti-maha-devi, amara hrdoya- asane boshibe tabe 4.josit-sangi-jana, krsnabhakta ara, dunhu-sanga-parihari’ taba bhakta-jana- sanga anukhana, kabe ba hoibe hari! Translation O Lord Hari, to offer a gift and receive one in return, to give and receive spiritual food, to reveal one’s confidential thoughts and make confidential inquiries — these are the six characteristics of loving association, and in them is found the very soul of devotion. I have failed to understand the Absolute Truth, and by practicing these six activities with nondevotees, either knowingly or unknowingly, I have lost all devotion. Thus I have become a materialist. For me, You, O Lord, remain afar. The day I cherish these activities of intimate association with the devotees of Sri Krsna, that day the great goddess of devotion will ascend the throne of my heart. When will I give up the company of those who are addicted to women and those who are not devoted to You? When will I get the constant association of Your devotees, O Lord? (5) 1.Hari he! sanga-dosa-sunya, diksitadiksita, jadi taba nama ga’ya manase adara, koribo tahare, jani’ nija-jana taya 2.diksita hoiya, bhaje tuwa pada, tahare pranati kori ananya-bhajane, bijna jei jane, tahare sebibo, hari! 3.Sarba-bhute sama, je bhaktera mati, tahara darsane mani apanake dhanya, se sanga paiya, caritartha hoilun jani 4.niskapata-mati baisnabera proti, ei dharma kabe pa’bo kabe e somsara- sindhu-para hoiye taba braja-pure ja’bo Translation O Lord, I will mentally honor and consider as my brother one who avoids bad company and sings Your holy name, be he formally initiated or not. I offer obeisances to that person who is initiated and worships Your lotus feet, and I will serve, O Lord, anyone who is fixed in unalloyed devotion to You. I consider myself greatly fortunate to even see that devotee who looks upon all living beings equally. By obtaining his association I know that I become successful in life. When will my mind become simple and inoffensive toward the Vaisnavas, and when will I cross over the ocean of worldly existence to reach Your abode of Vraja? (6) 1.hari he! nira-dhama-gata, jahnavi-salile, panka-fena drsta hoya tathapi kakhona, brahma-draba-dharma, se salila na charoya 2.baisnaba-sarira, aprakrta sada, swabhava-bapurna dharme kabhu nahe jada, tathapi je ninde, pare se bisamadharme 3.sei aparadhe, jamera jatana, paya jiba abirata he nanda-nandana! sei aparadhe, heno jeno nahi hata 4.tomara baisnaba, baibhava tomara, amare koruna doya tabe mora gati, tomarera prati ha-i’be taba pada-chaya Translation Mud and foam are seen in the waters of the Ganges, for that is the inherent nature of river water. Yet Ganges water never loses its transcendental nature. One may likewise find defects in the body of a Vaisnava, yet his body is always spiritual, never material. That person who criticizes the body of a Vaisnava falls into deadly irreligion. For such an offense, the fallen soul continuously suffers the tortures of Yamaraja, lord of death. O youthful son of Nanda, I pray that I not be destroyed by committing such an offense. The Vaisnava is Yours, and he is Your glory. May he be merciful to me. Then my life’s journey will lead to You, and I will obtain shelter in the shade of Your lotus feet. (7) - ohe! vaisnaba thakura, doyara sagara, e dase koruna kori' diya pada-chaya, sodho he amaya, tomara carana dhori chaya bega domi, chaya dosa sodhi chaya guna deho' dase chaya sat-sanga, deho' he amare, boshechi sangera ase ekaki amara, nahi paya bala, hari-nama-sankirtane tumi krpa kori: sraddha-bindu diya, deho' krsna-nama-dhane krsna se tomara, krsna dite paro, tomara sakati ache ami to' kangala, 'krsna 'krsna 'boli', dhai tava pache pache Translation O venerable Vaisnava. O ocean of mercy, be merciful unto your servant. Give me the shade of your lotus feet and purify me. I hold on to your lotus feet. Teach me to control my six passions; rectify my six faults, bestow upon me the six qualities, and offer unto me the six kinds of holy association.* I do not find the strength to carry on alone the sankirtana of the holy name of Hari. Please bless me by giving me just one drop of faith with which to obtain the great treasure of the holy name of Krsna. Krsna is yours; you have the power to give Him to me. I am simply running behind you shouting, "Krsna! Krsna!" (8) 1.Hare he tomare bhuliya, abidya-piraya, pirita rasana mora krsna-nama-sudha, bhalo nahi lage, bisaya-sukhate bhora 2.proti-dina jodi, adara koriya, se nama kirtana kori sitapala jeno, nasi roga-mula krame swadu hoya, hari! 3.durdaiba amara, se name adara, na loilo, doyamoya! dasa aparadha, amara durdaiba, kemone hoibe khoya anudina jeno, taba nama gai, kramete krpaya taba aparadha ja’be name ruci ha’be aswadibo namasaba Translation O Lord Hari, because I forgot You my tongue has become afflicted with the disease of ignorance. I cannot relish the nectar of Your holy name, for I have become addicted to the taste of worldly pleasures. O Lord Hari, if I sing Your holy name aloud every day with great respect, then as sugar candy taken medicinally destroys the very disease which makes it taste bitter (jaundice), so Your holy name will cure my spiritual disease and allow me to gradually taste His sweetness. O merciful Lord, how great is my misfortune that I feel no appreciation for Your holy name! In such a lamentable state, how will I be freed from committing the ten offenses to the holy name? If I sing Your holy name every day, by Your mercy the ten offenses will gradually disappear. A taste for Your holy name will grow within me, and then I will taste the intoxicating spirit of the name. (9) 1.hari he! sri-rupa-gosai, sri-guru-rupete, sikha dila mora kane jano mora katha, namera kangala! rati pa’be name-gane 2.krsna-nama-rupa guna -sucarita, parama jatane kori’ rasana-manase, koraho niyoga, krama-bidhi anusori 3.braje kori’basa, raganuga hoiya, smarana kirtana koro e nikhila kala, koraho japana, upadesa-sara dharo’ 4.ha rupa-gosai, doya kori’kabe, dibe dine braja-basa ragatmika tumi, taba padanuga, hoite dasera asa Translation O Lord Hari, Sri Rupa Gosvami, in the form of the spiritual master, gave these instructions to my ears: “Try to understand my words, O you who begs for the gift of the holy name, for by these instructions you will develop attraction for chanting the holy name. “Follow the scriptural rules and regulations and engage your tongue and mind in carefully chanting and remembering the holy names, divine forms, qualities, and wonderful pastimes of Lord Krishna. “Dwell in the holy land of Vraja, cultivate spontaneous loving devotion (raganuga-bhakti), and spend your every moment chanting and remembering the glories of Sri Hari. Just accept these as the essence of all instructions”. O Rupa Gosvami, when out of your causeless mercy, will you enable this poor wretched soul to reside in Vrndavana? You are a ragatmika devotee, an eternally liberated, intimate associate of Radha and Krsna. This humble servant of yours desires to become a follower at your lotus feet. (10) 1.gurudev! boro krpa kori’, gauda-bana majhe, godrume diyacho sthana ajna dila more, ei braje boshi’, hari-nama koro gana 2. kintu kabe prabhu, jogyata arpibe, e dasere doya kori’ citta sthira habe, sakala sohibo, ekante bhojibo hari 3.saisaba-jaubane, jada-sukha-sange abhyasa hoilo manda nija-karma-dose, e deho hoilo bhajanera pratibandha 4.bardhakye ekhona, panca-roge hata, kemone bhojibo bolo; kandiya kandiya, tomara carane, poriyachi subhiwala Translation Gurudeva! Because you are so merciful, you gave me a place in Godruma amid the woodlands of Gauda, with this order to fulfill: “Dwell here in this Vrndavana and sing the holy name of Hari.” But when, O master, out of your great mercy, will you bestow upon this servant of yours the spiritual competence to fulfill that order? When will my mind become tranquil and fixed? When will I endure all hardships and serve Lord Hari without distractions? Due to attachment to worldly pleasures in childhood and youth, I have developed bad habits. Because of these sinful acts my body has become an impediment to the service of the Supreme Lord. Now, in old age, afflicted by the five-fold illnesses, how will I serve the Lord? O master, please tell me. I have fallen at your feet weeping, overwhelmed by anxiety. (11) gurudev! krpa-bindu diya, koro'ei dase, trnapekha ati hina sakala sahane, bala diya koro', nija-mane sprha-hina sakale sammana korite sakati deho' natha! jathajatha tabe to' gaibo, hari-nama-sukhe aparadha ha'be hata kabe heno krpa, labhiya e jana, krtartha hoibe, natha! sakti-buddhi-hina, ami ati dina, koro' more atma-satha jogyata-vicare, kichu nahi pai, tomara karuna - sara karuna na hoile, kandiya kandiya, prana na rakhibo ara Translation Gurudeva, give to this servant just one drop of mercy. I am lower than a blade of grass. Give me all help. Give me strength. Let me be as you are, without desires or aspirations. I offer you all respects, for thus I may have the energy to know you correctly. Then, by chanting the holy name in great ecstasy, all my offenses will cease. When will such mercy fall to this one who is weak and devoid of intelligence? Allow me to be with you. If you examine me, you will find no qualities. Your mercy is all that I am made of. If you are not merciful unto me, I can only weep, and I will not be able to maintain my life. (12) 1.gurudev! kabe mora sei din ha’be mana sthira kori’, nirjana boshiya, krsna-nama ga’bo jabe somsara-fukara, kane na posibe, deho-roga dure ro’be 2.hare krsna’ boli, gahite gahite, nayane bohibe lora dehite pulaka, udita hoibe, premete koriba bhora 3.gada-gada bani, mukhe bahiribe, kanpibe sarira mama gharma muhur muhuh, birbarna hoibe, stambhita pralaya sama 4.niskapate heno, dasa kabe ha’be, nirantara nama ga’bo abese rohiya, deha-jyatra kori, tomara karuna pa’bo Translation Gurudeva! When, with a steady mind in a secluded place, will I sing the name of Sri Krsna? When will the pandemonioum of worldly existence no longer echo in my ears and the diseases of the body remain far away? When will that day be mine? When I chant “Hare Krsna”, tears of love will flow from my eyes and ecstatic rapture will arise within my body, causing my hair to stand on end and my body to become overwhelmed with divine love. Faltering words choked with emotion will issue from my mouth. My body will tremble, constantly perspire, turn pale and discolored, and become stunned. All of this will be like a devastation of ecstatic love and cause me to fall unconscious. When will such a genuine ecstatic condition be mine? I will constantly sing the holy name and remain absorbed in profound devotion while maitaining the material body. In this way I will abtain your mercy. (13) 1.gurudev! kabe taba karuna-prakase sri-gauranga-lila, hoya nitya-tattwa, ei drdha biswase hari hari boli, godruma kanane, bhromito darsana-ase 2.nitai, gauranga adwaita, srivasa, gadadhara — panca-jana krsna-nama rase, bhasaibe jagat, kori’ maha-sankirtana 3.nartana-bilasa, mrdanga-badana sunibo apana-kane dekhiya dekhiya, se lila-madhuri, bhasibo premera bane 4.na dekhi’ abara, se lila-ratana, kandi ha gauranga! boli’ amare bisayi pagala boliya, angete dibeka dhuli Translation Gurudeva! Lord Gauranga’s transcendental pastimes are eternal realities. I await the day when, with this firm faith manifested by your mercy, I will wander through the groves of Godruma, chanting “Hari! Hari!” and hoping to behold those pastimes. The Panca-tattva — Nitai, Gauranga, Advaita, sSrivasa and Gadadhara — will flood the entire universe with the intoxiacting nectar of the holy name of Sri Krsna by performing a maha-sankirtana. In my ears I will hear the sounds of dancing and the playing of the mrdangas. By constantly beholding the sweetness and beauty of that pastime of Lord Gauranga’s, I will swim in the flood tide of divine love. Materialists will throw dirt at my body and proclaim me thoroughly mad. For being again bereft of seeing the jewel of that pastime, I shall weep and cry out, “O my Lord Gauranga!” (Comment on this)
1:42 am	Saranagati & Gitavali by Bhaktivinoda Thakura Saranagati Introductory song 1. sri-krsna-caitanya prabhu jibe doya kori swa-parsada swiya dhama saha abatori 2.atyanta durlabha prema koribare dana sikhaya saranagati bhakatera prana 3.dainya, atma-nivedana, goptritwe barana abasya rokhibe krsna — biswasa, palana 4.bhakti-anukula-matra karjera swikara bhakti-pratikula-bhava barjanangikara 5.sad-anga saranagati hoibe jahara tahara prarthana sune sri-nanda-kumara 6.rupa-sanatana-pade dante trina kori bhakativinoda pore duhun pada dhori 7.kandiya kandiya bale ‘ami-to’ adhama sikhaye saranagati koro he uttama Translation Out of compassion for the fallen souls, Sri Krisna Caitanya came to this world with His personal associates and divine abode to teache saranagati, surrender to the almighty Godhead, and to freely distribute ecstatic love of God, which is ordinarily very difficult to obtain. This saranagati is the very life of the true devotee The ways of saranagati are humility, dedication of the self, acceptance of the Lord as one’s only maintainer, faith that Krishna will surely protect, execution of only those acts favorable to pure devotion, and renunciation of conduct adverse to pure devotion. The youthful son of Nanda Maharaja, Sri Krishna, hears the prayers of anyone who takes refuge in Him by this six-fold practice. Bhaktivinoda places a straw between his teeth, prostrates himself before the two Goswamis,Sri Rupa and Sri Sanatana, and clasps their lotus feet with his hands. “I am certainly the lowest of men.” he tells them weeping, “but please make me the best of men by teaching me the ways of saranagati” (1) Dainya, humility, 7 songs 1. bhuliya tomare, somsare asiya peye nama-bidha byatha tomara carana asiyachi ami, bolobo duhkhera katha 2. janani-jathare, chilama jakhona, bisama bandhana-pase ek-bara prabhu! dekha diya more, boncile e dina dase 3. takhona bhavinu, janama paiya, koribo bhajana taba janama hoilo, pori maya-jale na hoilo jnana-laba 4. adarera chele, swajanera kole, hasiya katanu kala janaka-janani- snehete bhuliya, somsara lagilo bhalo 5. krame dina dina, balaka hoiya, khelinu balaka-saha ara kichu dine, jnana upajilo, patha pori ahar-ahah 6. bidyara gaurave, bhromi dese dese, dhana uparjana kori swajana palana, kori eka-mane, bhulinu tomare, hari! 7.bardhakye ekhona, bhakativinoda kandiya katara ati na bhojiya tore, dina britha gelo, ekhona ki habe gati! Translation I forsook You, O Lord, and came to this world of pain and sorrow. Now I submit my tale of woe at Your lotus feet. While still in the unbearable fetters of my mother’s womb, I saw You before me You revealed Yourself but briefly and then abandoned this poor servant of Yours. At that moment I swore to worship You after taking birth; but birth came, and with it the network of wordly illusion which robbed me of all good sense. As a fonded son in the lap of relatives, I passed my time smiling and laughing. My parents’ affection helped me to forget the pangs of birth, and I thought the world was very nice. Day by day I grew and soon began playing with other boys. Shortly my powers of understanding emerged. I read and studied my lessons incessantly. Travelling from place to place, proud of my education, I grew wealthy and maintained my family with undivided attention. O Lord Hari, I forgot You! Now in old age, Bhaktivinoda is sad. He weeps. I failed to worship You, O Lord, and instead passed my life in vain. What will be my fate now? (2) 1.bidyara bilase katainu kala, parama sahase ami tomara carana, na bhojinu kobhu, ekhona sarana tumi 2. porite porite, bharasa barilo jnane gati habe mani se asa bifala, se jnana durbala se jnana ajnana jani 3. jada-bidya jato, mayara vaibhava, tomara bhajane badha moha janamiya, anitya somsare, jibake karaye gadha 4. sei gadha ho’ye, somsarera ‘bojha, bhavinu aneka kala bardhakye ekhona, sakti na abhave, kichu nahi lage bhalo 5. jibana jatana, hoilo ekhona, se bidya abidya bhelo abidyara jwala, ghatilo bisama, se bidya hoilo selo 6. tomara carana, bina kichu dhana, somsare na ache ara bhakativinoda, jada-bidya chari tuwa pada kare sara Translation Confidently, I spent my time in the pleasures of mundane learning and never worshiped Your Lotus feet, O Lord. Now You are my only shelter. Reading on and on, my hopes grew, for I considered material knowledge to be life’s true path. How fruitless was that hope, and how feeble that knowledge proved to be. I know now that all such knowledge is ignorance. Knowledge of this world is knowledge born of Your illusory energy (maya). It impedes devotional service and makes an ass of the eternal soul by encouraging his infatuation with this temporary world. Here is one such ass who for so long has carried on his back the burden of material existence. Now in my old age, for want of the power to enjoy, nothing pleases me. Life has become agony now, my knowledge has proven itself worthless, and ignorance has penetrated my heart with the intolerable, burning pain of a pointed shaft. O Lord, I seek no other treasure in this world than Your lotus feet. Bhaktivinoda abandons everything to make them the sum and substance of his life. (3) 1. jaubane jakhona, dhana-uparjane, hoinu bipula kami dharama smariya, grihinira kara, dhorinu takhona ami 2. somsara pata’ye tahara sahita, kala-khoy koinu kato bahu sutaasuta, janama lobhilo, marame hoinu hato 3. samsarera bhara, bare dine dine, acala hoilo gati bardhakya asiya, gherilo amare, asthira hoilo mati 4. piraya asthira, cintaya jwarita abhave jwalita citta upaya na dekhi, andhakara-moya, ekhona ho’yeche bhita 5. somsara-tatani srota nahe sesa marana nikate ghora saba samapiya, bhojibo tomaya e asa bifala mora 6. ebe suno prabhu! ami gati-hina bhakativinoda koya taba krpa bina, sakali nirasa, deho more padasroya Translation When I was young, I greatly desired to earn money. At that time bearing in mind the codes of religion, I took a wife. Together we set up a household, wasted much time, had many sons and daughters... my heart grew heavy. The burden increased day by day, I felt my life at a standstill. Old age came, grabbed me, and made my mind fickle and disturbed. Diseases trouble me now, and constant anxiety has made me feverish. My heart burns from lack of satisfaction, and I see no way out. All is darkness and I am very much afraid. The current of this worldly river is strong and relentless. A frightening, gloomy death approaches. How I wish I could give up my worldly attachements. I would worship You, O Lord, but it is a useless hope. Now please hear me, O Lord, for I am utterly helpless. Bhaktivinoda says, “Without Your mercy, everything is lost. Please give me the shelter of Your lotus feet.” (4) 1.amara jibana, sada pape rata nahiko punyera lesa parere udvega, diyachi je kato diyachi jibere klesa 2 nija sukha lagi, pape nahi dori, doya-hina swartha-paro para-sukhe duhkhi, sada mithya-bhase, para-duhkha sukha-karo 3 asesa kamana, hrdi mahje mora, krodhi, dambha-parayana mada-matta sada, bisaye mohita, himsa-garva vibhusana 4 nidralasya hata, sukarje birata, akarje udyogi ami pratistha lagiya, sathya acarana, lobha-hata sada kami 5 e heno durjana, saj-jana-barjita, aparadhi nirantara subha-karja-sunya, sadanartha-matah, nana duhkhe jara jara 6 bardhakye ekhona, upaya-bihina, ta te dina akincana bhakativinoda, prabhura carane kare duhkha nibedana Translation I am an impious sinner and have caused others great anxiety and trouble. I have never hesitated to perform sinful act for my own enjoiment. Devoid of all compassion, concerned only with my own selfish interests, I am remorseful seeing others happy. I am a perpetual liar, and the misery of others is a source of great pleasure for me. The material desires within the core of my heart are unlimited. I am wrathful, devoted to false pride and arrogance, intoxicated by vanity, and bewildred by worldly affairs. Envy and egotism are the ornaments I wear. Ruined by laziness and sleep, I resist all pious deeds; yet I am very active and enthusiastic to perform wicked acts. For worldly fame and reputation I engage in the practice of deceitfulness. Thus I am destroyed by my own greed and am always lustful. A vile, wicked man such as this, rejected by godly people, is a constant offender. I am such a person, devoid of all good works, forever inclined toward evil, worn out and wasted by various miseries. Now in old age, deprived of all means of succes, humbled and poor, Bhaktivinoda submits his tale of grief at the feet of the Supreme Lord. (5) 1.(prabhu he!) suno mor duhkher kahini bisaya-halahala sudha-bhane piyalun ab abasana dinamani 2.khela-rase saisaba, porhaite kaisora, gowaolun, na bhelo vibeka bhoga-base jaubane, ghara pati boshilun suta-mita barhalo aneka 3.brddha-kala aolo, saba sukha bhagalo, pida-base katainu katar sarbendriya durbala, khina kalebara, bhogabhave duhkhita antar 4.jnana-laba-hina bhakti-rase banchita, ara mora ki habe upaya patita-bandhu, tuhun, patitadhama hama, kripaya uthao tapa paya 5.bicarite abahi, guna nahi paobi, krpa karo, chorato bicara taba pada-pankaja- sidhu pibaoto bhakativinoda karo para Translation Hear, O Lord, my story of sadness. I drank the deadly poison of worldliness, pretending it was nectar, and now the sun is setting on the horizon of my life. I spent my childhood in play, my youth in academic pursuit, and in me there was no sense of right or wrong. In young manhood I set up a household and settled down to the spell of material enjoyment. Children and friends quickly multiplied. Soon old age arrived, and all happiness departed. Subjected to disease, troubled and weak, all my senses are feeble now, my body racked and exhausted, and my spirits downcast in the absence of youthful pleasures. Devoid of even a particle of devotion, lacking any enlightenment — what help is there for me now? Only You, O Lord, friend of the fallen. I am certainly fallen, the lowest of men. Please, therefore lift me to Your lotus feet. Where You to judge me now, You would find no good qualities. Have mercy and judge me not. Cause me to drink the honey of Your lotus feet and thereby deliver this Bhaktivinoda. (6) 1.(prabhu he!) tua pade e minati mor tava pada-pallaba, tyajato maru-mana, bisama bisaye bhelo bhor 2.uthayite takata, punah nahi milo-i, anudina korohin hutas dina-jana-natha, tuhun kahayasi, tomara carana mama asa 3.aichana dina-jana, kohi nahi milo-i, tuhun more koro parasada tuwa jana-sange, tuwa katha-range, charahun sakala paramada 4.tuwa dhama-mahe, tuwa nama gaoto, gowayabun dina-nisi asa tua pada-chaya, parama susitala, mage bhakativinoda dasa Translation At Your feet, soft as new-grown leaves, I offer this humble prayer. Those feet shelter the fallen souls who burn from the heat of material existence. But I gave up their shelter, and now my mind scorched by the fire of worldliness, has dried up like a desert. I find no strength to go on, and thus I spend my days lamenting My only desire now is for Your lotus feet, O Lord of the meek and humble. Has there ever been a soul as forlorn as me? Please be merciful and award me the association of Your devotees, for by tasting the pleasure of hearing your pastimes I shall give up all evils. One hope animates my soul: to spend day and night in Your divine abode singing Your holy name. Your tiny servant Bhaktivinoda begs a place in the delightfully cooling shade of Your feet. (7) 1.(prabhu he!) emona durmati, samsara bhitore, poriya achinu ami tab nija-jana, kono mahajana pataile dile tumi 2.doya kori’ more, patita dekhiya, kohilo amare giya ohe dina-jana suno bhalo katha ullasita he’be hiya 3.tomare tarite, sri-krishna-caitanya, nabadwipe abatara toma heno kato, dina hina jane, korilena bhava-para 4.bedera pratijna, rakhibara tare, rukma-barna bipra-suta mahaprabhu name, nadiya mataya, sange bhai abadhuta 5.nanda-suta jini, caitanya gosai, nija nama kori’dana tarilo jagat, tumi-o jaiya, loho nija-paritrana 6.se katha suniya, asiyachi, natha! tomara carana-tale bhakativinoda, kandiya kandiya, apana-kahini bale Translation A wicked mind brought me into this world, O Lord, but one of Your pure and elevated devotees has come to bring me out. He saw me so fallen and wretched, took pity, and came to me saying, “O humbled soul, please listem to this good tiding, for it will gladden your heart. Sri Krishna Caitanya has appeared in the land of Navadvipa to deliver you. He has safely conducted many miserable souls such as you across the sea of worldly existence. “To fulfill the promise of the Vedas, the son of a brahmana bearing the name Mahaprabhu of golden complexion, has descended with His brother the avadhuta Nityananda. Together They have overwelmed all of Nadia with divine ecstasy. “Sri Caitanya, who is Krishna Himself, the son of Nanda, has saved the world by freely distributing His own holy name. Go also and receive your deliverance.” O Lord, hearing those words, Bhaktivinoda has come weeping to the soles of Your lotus feet and tells the story of his life. (Atma-nivedana, dedication of the self, 8 songs) (1) 1.na korolun karama, geyana nahi bhelo, na sebilun carana tohara jada-sukhe matiya, apanaku banca-i, pekhahun caudisa andhiyara 2.tuhun natha! karuna-nidana tuwa pada-pankaje atma samarpilun, more krpa korobi bidhana 3.pratijna tohara oi, jo hi saranagata, nahi so janabo paramada so hama duskrti, gati nahi oi ana, ab magon tuwa parasada 4.ana mano-ratha, nihsesa chorato, kab hama haubun tohara nitya-sebya tuhun, nitya-sebak mui, bhakativinoda bhava sara Translation I have earned neither piety nor knowledge. Overwhelmed by sensual pleasures, I have cheated myself and now see only darkness in all directions. You, O Lord, are the fountainhead of all mercy. I surrender myself at Your lotus feet. Kindly show me Your compassion. It is Your promise that one who takes refuge in You will know no dangers or fear. For a sinner like me there is no other shelter. I beg You now for infinite grace. O when will I know freedom from desire and thus become Yours? You are eternally to be served, I am Your eternal servant, and that is the sum of Bhaktivinoda’s devotional mood. (2) 1.(praneswar!) kohabun ki sarama ki bat aichana pap nahi, jo hama na koralun, sahasra sahasra beri nath 2.sohi karama-fala bhave moke pesa-i, dokha deobo ab kahi takhonaka parinam, kichu na bicaralun ab pachu tara-ite cahi 3.dokha bicara-i, tunhu danda deobi, hama bhoga korabun somsara karato gatagati, bhakata-jana-sange, bati rohu carane tohara 4. apana caturpana, tuwa pade sonpalun, hrdoya-garaba dure gelo dina-doya-moya tuwa krpa niramala, bhakativinoda asa bhelo Translation How much more shall I tell You of my shameful story? There is no sin which I have not committed thousands and thousands of times. My life in this world has been one of affliction and torment as a result of those sins. Whom will I blame but myself? At the time I did not consider the consequences; now, in the aftermath, I seek to be saved. After judging my sins, You should punish me, for I deserve to suffer the pangs of rebirth in this world. I only pray that, as I wander through repeated births and deaths, my mind may ever dwell at Your lotus feet in the company of Vaisnavas. I offer You this judicious prayer. My heart’s false pride has gone far away. O You who are so kind to the meek, Your pure mercy has become Bhaktivinoda’s only hope. (3) manasa, deho, geho, jo kichu mor arpilu tuwa pade, nanda-kisor! sampade vipade, jivane-marane day mama gela, tuwa o-pada barane marobi rakhobi - jo iccha tohara nitya-dasa prati tuwa adhikara janma obi moe iccha jadi tohar bhakta-grhe jani janma hau mora kita-janma hau jatha tuwa dasa bahir-mukha brahma-janme nahi asa bhukti-mukti-sprha vihina je bhakta labhaite tako sanga anurakta janaka, janani, dayita, tanaya prabhu, guru, pati--tuhu sarva-moya bhakativinoda kohe, suno kana! radha-natha! tuhu hamara parana Translation Mind, body, and family, whatever may be mine, I have surrendered at Your lotus feet, O youthful son of Nanda! In good fortune or in bad, in life or at death, all my difficulties have disappeared by choosing those feet of Yours as my only shelter. Slay me or protect me as You wish, for You are the master of Your eternal servant. If it is Your will that I be born again, then may it be in the home of Your devotee. May I be born again even as a worm, so long as I may remain Your devotee. I have no desire to be born as a Brahma averse to You. I yearn for the company of that devotee who is completely devoid of all desire for worldly enjoyment or liberation. Father, mother, lover, son, Lord, preceptor, and husband; You are everything to me. Thakura Bhaktivinoda says, "O Kana, please hear me! O Lord of Radha, You are my life and soul!" (4) 1.‘aham mama’ — sabda-arthe jaha kichu hoy arpilun, tomara pade, ohe doya moy! 2.‘amara’ ami to’ natha! na rohinu ara ekhona hoinu ami kebala tomar 3.‘ami’ sabde dehi jiba ahamta charilo twadiyabhimana aji hrdoye posilo 4.amar sarbaswa — deho, geho anucara bhai, bandhu, dara, suta, drabya, dwara, ghara 5.se saba hoilo taba, ami hoinu dasa tomara grhete ebe ami kori basa 6.tumi grha-swami, ami sebaka tomara tomara sukhete cesta ekhona amara 7.sthula-linga-dehe mor sukrita duskrita ar mor nahe, prabhu! Ami to’nrskrita 8.tomar ichayaya mor ichaya misaila Bhakativinoda aja apane bhulilo Translation Whatever I am, whatever I possess, I offer at Your lotus feet, O merciful Lord. I no longer belong to myself. Now I am exclusively Yours. The soul inhabiting this mortal body has given up the false ego attached to the word “I”, and now the eternal, spiritual sense of being Yours has entered his heart. All my possessions - body, brothers, friends, and followers, wife, sons, personal belongings, house and home- all of these I give You, for I have become Your servant. Now I dwell in Your house. You are the Lord of my house, and I Your most obedient servant.. Your happiness is my only endeavor now. Whatever piety or sins were done by me, by mind or deed, are no longer mine, for I am redeemed My desire has become one with Yours. From this day Bhaktivinoda has no other identity. (5) 1.‘amara’ bolite prabhu! are kichu nai tumi-i amara matro pita-bandhu-bhai 2.bandhu, dara, suta, suta — taba dasi dasa sei to’ sambandhe sabe amara prayasa 3.dhana, jana, grha, dara ‘tomara’ boliya rakha kori ami matro sebaka hoiya 4.tomara karjera tareuparjibo dhana tomara somsare-byaya koribo bahana 5.bhalo-manda nahi jani seba matro kori tomara samsare ami bisaya-prahari 6.tomara icchaya mora indriya-calana srabana, darsana, ghrana, bhojana-basana 7.nija-sukha lagi’ kichu nahi kori ara bhakativinoda bale, taba suka-sara Translation Nothing remains “mine”. Father, friend, brother — You are even these to me. Those whom I called friends, wife, sons, and daughters are all Your servants and maidservants. Whatever care I take for them is only as it relates to You. If I continue to maintain my wealth, family members, home, and wife, it is because they are Yours. I am a mere servant. For Your service I will earn money and bear the expense of Your houselhold. I know neither good nor bad. I merely serve. I am but a watchman who guards the properties in Your household. The exercising of my senses — hearing, seenig, smelling, tasting, touching — is done according to Your desire. I no longer do anything for my own pleasure. Bhakativinoda says, “Your happiness is the essence of everything”. (6) 1. bastutoh sakali taba, jiba keho noya ‘aham’ — ‘mama’ — bhrame bhromi’ bhoge soka-bhoy 2.aham-mama-abhimana ei-matro dhana baddha jiba nija boli’ jane mane mana 3.sei abhimane ami somsare poriya habudubu khai bhava-sindhu santariya 4.tomara abhaya-pade loiya sarana aji ami korilama atma-nibedana 5.‘aham’ — ‘mama’-abhimana charilo amaya ar jeno mama hrde stana nahi paya 6. ei matro balo prabhu! dibe he amare ahamta-mamata dure pari rakhi bare 7. atma-nibedana-bhava hrde drdha roy hasti-snana sama jeno khanika na hoy 8. bhakativinoda prabhu nityananda pay mage parasada, jahe abhimana jay Translation In truth, all things belong to You. NO jiva is owner of anything. The tiny soul wanders in this world mistakenly thinking, “I am this transitory body, and everything related to this body is mine.” Thus he suffers sorrow and fear. The conditined soul is falsely proud and considers everything attached to the words “I” and “mine” to be his treasures alone. Due to that same vanity, I fell into this world. Floundering in the ocean of mundane existence like a drowning man, I suffer the pangs of rising and sinking in that ocean. I take shelter at Your lotus feet, which award fearlessness, and dedicate myself to You on this day. The vanity of “I” and “mine” has left me now. May it never again find a place within my heart. O Lord, please give me this strength, that I may be able to keep the false conceptions of “I” and “Mine” far away. May the mood of self-surrender to the Supreme Lord remain firmly fixed in my heart and not prove to be like the momentary cleanliness of an elephant after a bath. Bhaktivinoda begs at the lotus feet of Lord Nityananda for the grace which delivers one from all false pride. (7) 1.nibedana kori prabhu! tomara carane patita adhama ami, jane tri-bhuvane 2.ama-sama papi nahi jagat -bhitore mama sama aparadhi nahika somsare 3.sei saba papa ara aparadha, ami parihare pai lajja, saba jano’ tumi 4.tumi bina ka’ra ami loibo saran? tumi sarbeswareswara, brajendra-nandan! 5.jagat tomara natha! tumi sarba-moy toma prati aparadha tumi koro’ khoy 6. tumi to’ skhalita-pada janera asroy tumi bina ara kiba ache, doya-moy! 7.sei-rupa taba aparadhi jana jato tomara saranagata hoibe satato 8. bhakativinoda ebe loiya saran tuwa pade kare aj atma-samarpan Translation I submit at Your lotus feet, O Lord, that I am fallen and wretched, a fact known to the three worlds. There is no sinner more sinful than me. In the entire material creation there is no offender whose offenses equal mine. By attempting to clear myself of all these sins and offenses I am put to shame and beg Your forgiveness. All this is understood by You. Of whom will I take shelter except for You? O son of the King of Vraja, You are the Lord of all lords. This world is Yours, and You pervade all things in it. You forgive the offenses committed against You. You alone are the shelter of those who have gone astray. Apart from You, what else exists, O merciful Lord? Those like me who have offended You will know no peace until achieving Your shelter. Bhaktivinoda takes shelter in You and surrenders himself at Your lotus feet on this very day. (8) 1.atma-nibedana, tuwa-pade kori’ hoinu parama sukhi duhkha dure gelo, cinta na rohilo, caudike ananda dekhi 2.asoka-abhaya, amrita-adhara, tomara carana-dwaya tahate ekhona, bisrama labhiya charinu bhavera bhoya 3.tomara somsare, koribo sebana, nahibo falera bhagi taba sukha jahe, koribo jatana, ho ‘ye pade anuragi 4.tomara sebaya, duhkha hoya jato, sei ‘to parama sukha seba-sukha-duhkha, parama sampada nasaye abidya-duhkha 5.purba itihasa, bhulinu sakala, seba-sukha pe’ye mane ami to’tomara, tumi to ‘amara, ki kaja apare dhane 6.bhakativinoda, anande dubiya, tomara sebara tare saba cesta kare, taba iccha-mato, thakiya tomara ghare Translation I have become supremely joyful by surrendering myself at Your holy feet. Unhappiness has gone away, and there are no more anxieties. I see joy in all directions. Your two lotus feet are reservoirs of immortal nectar where one may live free from sorrow and fear. I have found peace there now and have given up the fear of worldly existence. I shall render service in Your household and not endeavor to enjoy the fruits of that service, but rather I shall strive for whatever pleases You, fully devoted to Your lotus feet. Troubles encountered in Your service shall be the cause of great happiness, for in Your devotional service joy and sorrow are equally great riches. Both destroy the misery of ignorance. I have completely forgotten all past history by feeling great joy in my mind. I am most certainly Yours, and You are indeed mine. What need is there of any other treasure? Bhaktivinoda, diving into the ocean of bliss, devotes all his efforts for Your service and dwells in Your house according to Your wishes. (Goptritve-varana, acceptance of the Lord as Maintainer, 4 songs) (1) 1.ki jani ki bale, tomara dhamete, hoinu saranagata tumi doya-moy, patita-pabana patita-tarane rata 2. bharasa amara, ei matro natha! tumi to’ karuna-moya taba doya-patra, nahi mora sama, abasya ghucabe bhoya 3.amare tarite, kaharo sakati, abani-bhitore hani doyala thakura! ghusana tomara, adhama pamare trahi 4. sakala chariya, asiyachi ami, tomara carane natha! ami nitya-dasa, tumi palayita, tumi gopta, jagannatha! 5. tomara sakala, ami matro dasa, amara taribe tumi tomara carana, korinu barana, amara nahi to’ ami 6.bhakativinoda, kandiya sarana, lo’yeche tomara paya khomi’ aparadha, name ruci diya, palana korohe taya Translation How has one such as I come to Your shelter? Surely it is by Your mercy alone, for You are everseeking the purification and deliverance of the fallen souls. You are my only hope, for You are full of compassion and mercy. There is no one who needs Your mercy more than I. You will surely drive away all fear. No one else has the power to deliver me. O merciful Lord, by Your declaration, kindly deliver this vile and lowly sinner. I have given up everything and come to Your lotus feet. I am Your eternal servant, and You are my protector and maintainer, O Lord of the universe! Everything is Yours. I am merely a servant, certain that You will deliver me. I have chosen Your lotus feet as my only shelter. I no longer belong to myself. Weeping, Bhaktivinoda takes shelter at Your feet. Forgive his offenses, afford him a taste for the holy name, and kindly maintain him. (2) 1.dara-putra-nija-deho-kutumba-palane sarbada bhakula ami chinu mane mane 2.kemone arjibo artha, yasa kise pabo kanya-putra-vivaha kemone sampadibo 3.ebe atma-samarpane cinta nahi ara tumi nirbahibe prabhu, somsara tomara 4.tumi to’palibe more nija-dasa jani’ tomar sebaya prabhu baro sukha mani 5.tomara icchaya prabhu saba karja hoy jiba bale, — ‘kori ami’, se to’ satya noy 6.jiba ki korite nare, tumi na korile? asa matro jiba kare, taba iccha-fale 7.niscinta hoiya ami sebibo tomaya grhe bhalo-manda ho’le nahi mora daya 8.bhakativinoda nija-swatantrya tyajiya tomara carana sebe’ akincana hoiya Translation Within my heart I have always been anxious for the maintenance of my wife and children, my own body and relatives. How will I earn money? How will I obtain fame? How will I arrange the marriages of my sons and daughter? Now, through self-surrender, I have been purged of all anxiety. O Lord, surely You will provide for the maintenace of Your household. Surely You will preserve me, knowing me to be Your own servant. O Lord, in Your devotional service I feel great happiness. All events take place by Your will, O Lord. The deluded soul of this world declares, “I am the doer,” but this is pure folly. If You do not act first, then what is a tiny soul actually able to do? By Your will he can only desire to act, and unless You fulfill his desire, he cannot do anything. I will serve You free from all anxiety, and at home, if any good or evil should occur, it will not be my responsibility. Bhaktivinoda thus gives up his independence and engages in the exclusive service of Your lotus feet with no other interest in life. (3) 1.sarbaswa tomar, carane sampiya, porechi tomara ghare tumi to’thakur, tomara kukur, boliya janaho more 2.bandhiya nikate, amare palibe, rohibo tomara dware pratipa-janere, asite na dibo rakhibo garera pare 3.taba nija-jana, prasad sebiya, ucchista rakhibe jaha amara bhojan, parama-anande, prati din habe taha 4.boshiya suiya, tomara carana, cinitibo satata ami nacite nacite, nikate jaibo, jakhona dakibe tumi 5.nijera posan, kabhu na bhavibo rohibo bhavera bhore bhakativinoda, tomare palaka, boliya barana kare Translation Now that I have surrendered all I possess, I fall prostrate before Your house. You are the Supreme Lord. Kindly consider me Your household dog. Chain me nearby and maintain me as You will. I shall remain at the doorstep and allow no enemies to enter Your house. I will keep them at the bounds of the moat surrounding Your home. Whatever remnants Your devotees leave behind after honoring Your prasada will be my daily sustenance. I will feast on those remnants with great ecstasy. While sitting up, while lying down, I will constantly meditate on Your lotus feet. Whenever You call, I will immediately run to You and dance in rapture. I will never think of my own maintenance but rather remain transported by a multitude of ecstasies. Bhaktivinoda accepts You as his only support. (4) tumi sarbeswareswara brajendra-kumara! tomara icchaya biswe srjana samhara taba iccha-mato brahma karena srjana taba iccha-mato visnu karena palana taba iccha-mate siba karena samhara taba iccha-mate maya srje karagara taba iccha-mate jiber janama-marana samriddhi-nipate duhkha sukha-samghatana miche maya-baddha jiba asa-pase fire taba iccha bina kichu korite na pare tumi to’ rakhaka ar palaka amara tomara carana bina asa nahi ara nija-bala-cesta-prati bharasa chariya tomara icchay achi nirghara koriya bhakativinoda ati dina akincana tomara icchay ta’ra jibana marana Translation O youthful son of the King of Vraja, You are Lord of all. Creation and destruction take place in the universe according to Your will. According to Your will Lord Brahma creates, and in accordance with Your will Lord Visnu maintains. Lord Siva destroys in similar obedience to You, and by Your wish maya constructs the prison house of this world. By Your will the living beings take birth and die, and by Your will they meet with prosperity and ruin, happiness and sorrow. The tiny soul bound up by maya vainly struggles in the fetters of worldly desire. Without Your sanction he is unable to do anything. You are my protector and maintainerl Without Your lotus feet there is no hope for me. No longer confident of my own strength and endeavor, I depend solely on Your will. Bhaktivinoda is most poor, and his pride has been leveled. Now he lives or dies, as You wish. (Comment on this)
1:40 am	Sri Sri Radhika Astotara Sata Nama Astakam by Srila Raghunatha Dasa Goswami aviksatmesvari kascid vrndavana-mahesvarim tat padamboja-matraika gati dasyati katara patita tat-saras tire ruda tyartha-ravakulam tac chri-vaktreksanavaptyai namanyetani sanjagau Some maidservant, unable to find her mistress, has fallen on the bank of Radhakunda, crying in great anxiety, being very eager to take exclusive shelter of Her lotus feet, glorifying Her by singing the following names of Her: radha gandharvika gosthayuva-rajaika-kamita gandharva radhika candrakantir madhava-sangini 1. Radha, 2. Gandharvika, 3. The only girl desired by the prince of Vraja, 4. Who is worshipped by the Gandharva-angels, 5. Whose luster is like the moon, 6. Who accompanies Madhava. damodaradvaita-sakhi kartikotkirtidesvari mukunda dayita-vrnda dhammilla mani-manjari 7. Damodar's unrivalled girlfriend, 8. The queen who bestows fame on the Kartika month, 9. The crestjewel of Mukunda's ladyfriends. bhaskaropasika varsabhanavi vrsabhanuja ananga manjari jyestha sridama varajottama 10. Who worships the sun, 11. Who belongs to King Vrsabhanu, 12. Who is born from King Vrsabhanu, 13. Ananga Manjari's older sister, 14. Sridama's younger sister, 15. The greatest (fem.) kirtida-kanyaka matr-sneha-piyusa-putrika visakha-savayah prestha visakha jivitadhika 16. Kirtida's daughter, 17. Who is the nectarean object of Her mother's affection, 18. Who is of the same age as Visakha, 19. Who is dearer than life to Visakha. pranadvitiya lalita vrndavana viharini lalita prana-laksaika-raksa vrndavanesvari 20. Who is none other than Lalita's very life, 21. Enjoys in Vrndavana, 22. Who saves Lalita's life lakhs of times, 23. Queen of Vrndavana. vrajendra-grhini krsna-praya-sneha-niketanam vraja go-gopa-gopali jiva-matraika-jivanam 24. Who is as dear to Mother Yasoda as Krsna, 25. Who is the only life of the life of the cows, cowherdsmen and cowherdgirls of Vraja. snehalabhira-rajendra vatsalacyuta-purva-ja govinda pranayadhara surabhi sevanotsuka 26. Who is the object of King Nanda's affection, 27. Who gets parental affection from Balaram, 28. Who is the object of Govinda's love (Govinda is eager to serve His surabhi cows). dhrta nandisvara-ksema gamanotkanthi-manasa sva-dehadvaitata drsta dhanistha dhyeya-darsana 29. Who is very eager to go to Nandisvara for serving Krsna, 30. Who is regarded as non-different from her by Dhanistha and seen in her meditations, (Dhanistha is Yasoda's maidservant). gopendra-mahisi paka-sala-vedi prakasika ayur-varddha-karaddhana rohini ghrata-mastaka 31. Who is seen in Mother Yadosa's kitchen, 32. Whose cooked grains increase Krsna's life, 33. Whose head is smelt by Rohini. subala nyasta sarupya subala priti-tosita mukhara-drk sudha-naptri jatila drsti-bhasita 34. Who has bestowed a form equal to Hers to Subala, 35. Who is very fond of Subala, 36. Who is nectar in Mukhara's eyes, 37. Who is afraid to see Her mother-in-law, Jatila. madhumangala narmokti janita-smita-candrika paurnamasi bahih khelat prana-panjara sarika 38. Who smiles like the moonbeams after hearing Madhumangala's jokes, 39. The she-parrot of Whose heart is caught in Paurnamasi's cage. sva ganadvaita jivatuh sviyahankara-vardhini sva ganopendra padabja sparsa-lambhana harsini 40. Who is the only life of Her friends, 41. Who increases the pride of Her relatives, 42. Who is very happy to touch Upendra's feet with Her friends. sviya vrndavanodyana paliki krta-vrndaka jnata vrndatavi sarva lata-taru-mrga-dvija 43. Who has placed Vrnda in charge of Vrndavana's gardens, 44. Who is known by all the vines, trees, deer and birds of Vrndavana. isac candana samghrsta nava-kasmira-deha-bhah java-puspa pritha-hari patta cinarunambara Whose body shines with fresh vermillion ground with some sandalpaste, 46. Whose silken dress shines more reddish than the java flower. caranabja-tala-jyotir arunakrta-bhutala hari citta camatkari caru nupura nihsvana 47. Whose lotus footsoles make the surface of the earth shine crimson-red, 48. Who astonishes Hari's mind with the sweet sound of Her anklebells. krsna-sranti-hara sroni pitha-valgita ghantika krsna sarvasva pinodyat kucancan mani-malika 49. The nice sounds of whose waistbells remove Krsna's fatigue, 50. The pearl necklace on whose firm, raised breasts is everything to Krsna. nana-ratnollasad sankha-cuda caru bhuja-dvaya syamantaka-mani bhrajan mani-bandhati-bandhura 51. Whose two beautiful arms are adorned with conchshell bangles inset with various jewels, 52. On Whose wrist the beautiful Syamantaka jewel shines. suvarna darpana-jyotir ullanghi mukha-mandala pakka dadima bijabha dantakrstaghabhic chuka 53. The shining of Whose face defeats that of a golden mirror, 54. Whose teeth, that shine like ripe pomegranate seeds, attract the parrot-like Aghabhit (Krsna). abja-ragadi srstabja-kalika karna-bhusana saubhagya kajjalankakta netranandita khanjana 55. Whose ruby earrings are shaped like lotus buds, 56. Whose wagtail-like eyes are anointed with beautiful eyeliner, giving great joy to the eyes. suvrtta mauktika mukta nasika tilapuspika sucaru nava-kasturi tilakancita-bhalaka 57. Whose nose, that is beautiful as a sesame flower, is adorned with a round pearl, 58. Whose forehead is adorned with beautiful tilak made of fresh musk. divya veni vinirdhuta keki-pincha-vara-stutih netranta-sara vidhvamsakrta canurajid dhrtih 59. Whose divine hairbraid is worshiped by peacock feathers (being defeated in beauty), 60. The arrows of Whose glances destroy the patience of Krsna, Who defeated the Canura wrestler. sphurat kaisora-tarunya sandhi-bandhura-vigraha madhavollasakonmatta pikoru madhura-svara 61. Who is blooming teenage beauty personified, 62. Who pleases Madhava, 63. Who maddens Madhava with Her sweet, cuckoo-like voice. pranayuta-sata prestha madhavotkirti-lampata krsnapanga-tarangodyat smita-piyusa-budbuda 64. Who is more attached to Madhava's great glories than to millions of lives, 65. Whose nectarean smiles provide bubbles on the waves of Krsna's glances. punjibhuta jagallajja vaidagdhi-digdha-vigraha karuna vidravad deha murtiman madhuri-ghata 66. Who is the very form of cleverness, embarrassing the whole world, 67. Whose body melts in kindness, 68. Who is abundant sweetness personified. jagad-gunavati-varga giyamana gunoccaya sacyadi subhaga-vrnda vandyamanoru-saubhaga 69. Whose glories arre loudly sung by all the great ladies of the world, 70. Who is incessantly praised by beautiful ladies like Saci. vina-vadana sangita rasalasya visarada narada pramukhodgita jagad anandi sad-yasah 71. Who is expert in singing and playing vina in the rasa dance, 72. Whose pure glories are sung by sages headed by Narada, giving joy to the world. govardhana-guha geha grhini kunja-mandana candamsu-nandini baddha bhagini-bhava-vibhrama 73. She is the housewife in the caves in Govardhana, 74. She decorates the kunja, 75. She has a sisterly relationship with Yamuna, (Yamuna is the daughter of the sun and Radha is thedaughter of Vrsabhanu, the sun in Taurus). divya kundalata narma sakhya-dama-vibhusita govardhanadharahladi srngara-rasa-pandita 76. She is adorned with the wreath of divine Kundalata's friendship, 77. She is the professor in amorous rapture, giving joy to the holder of Govardhana. girindra-dhara vaksah srih sankhacudari-jivanam gokulendra-suta-prema kama-bhupendra-pattanam 78. She is Laksmi on the chest of the holder of Govardhan, 79. She is the life of the enemy of Sankhacuda, 80. She is the settlement of Cupid for the love of the son of Gokulendra. vrsa-vidhvamsa narmokti sva-nirmita sarovara nija kunda-jala-krida jita sankarsananuja 81. Who made Her own pond after the killer of Arista mocked Her, 82. Who defeats Sankarsana's younger brother in sports in Her own pond. mura-mardana mattebha vihara-mrta-dirghika girindra-dhara-parindra rati-yuddhoru simhika 83. She is the ambrosial pond of enjoyment for the intoxicated elephant who defeated Mura, 84. She is a powerful lioness fighting amorous sports with the king of lions, the holder of the best of mountains. sva tanu-saurabhonmatti krta mohana madhava dor-muloccalana krida vyakuli-krta kesava 85. Who enchants Madhava with Her intoxicating bodily fragrance, 86. Who agitates Kesava by playfully showing Her armpit. nija kunda-tati kunja klrpta keli kalodyama divya malli-kulollasi sayyakalpita vigraha 87. Who expands Her artful plays in the kunja on the bank of Her own pond, 88. Who makes a bed of divine jasmine flowers there with joy. krsna vama-bhuja nyasta caru daksina gandaka savya bahu-lata baddha krsna daksina sad-bhuja 89. Who places Her beautiful right cheek on Krsna's left arm, 90. Who holds Krsna's right arm with Her left vine-like arm. krsna daksina caruru slista vamoru-rambhika girindra-dhara drg-vaksor mardi-sustana-parvata 91. Whose beautiful, broad, banana-like left hip touches Krsna's right hip, 92. Whose nice, mountain-like breasts are being massaged by the Holder of Govardhana. govindadhara piyusa vasitadhara-pallava sudha-sancaya carukti sitali-krta madhava 93. Whose leaf-like lips are scented by the nectar of Govinda's lips, 94. Whose beautiful words distribute nectar, cooling Madhava off. govindodgirna tambula raga rajyat kapolika krsna sambhoga saphali-krta manmatha sambhava 95. Whose cheeks are colored by the pan from Govinda's lips, 96. Who realizes Krsna's fancies of amorous enjoyments. govinda marjitoddama rati-prasvinna sanmukha visakha vijita krida-santi nidralu-vigraha 97. The profuse perspiration from whose face is wiped off by Govinda, 98. Who is being fanned by Visakha when She falls asleep after playing with Krsna. govinda-carana-nyasta kaya-manasa jivana svapranarbuda nirmanchya hari pada-rajah kana 99. Who has placed Her life, body and mind at Govinda's lotus feet, 100. Who worships the dust of Hari's lotus feet with billions of hearts. anumatracyutadarsa sayyamanatma locana nitya-nutana govinda vaktra-subhramsu-darsana 101. Who curses Her eyes for every second that they do not see Acyuta, 102. Who beholds Govinda's ever-fresh moonlike face. nihsima hari-madhurya saundaryadyeka-bhogini sapatnya dhama murali-matra bhagya kataksini 103. Who is the only enjoyer of Hari's endless sweetness and beauty, 104. Who can only blink at the fortune of Her co-wife, the Murali flute. gadha buddhi-bala krida jita vamsi-vikarsini narmokti candrikotphulla krsna kamabdi-vardhini 105. Who takes Krsna's flute after defeating Him in a gambling match, 106. Who increases the ocean of Krsna's desires by the full moonbeams of Her joking words. vraja-candrendriya-grama visrama-vidhu-salika krsna sarvendriyonmadi radhetyaksara-yugmaka 107. Who is the moonlike resting place for all the senses of the moon of Vraja (Sri Krsna), 108. The two syllables of Whose name Ra-dha madden all of Krsna's senses. idam sri radhika namnam astottara satojjvalam sri radhalambhakam nama stotram caru-rasayanam yo dhite parama pritya dinah katara-manasah sa natham acirenaiva sa natham iksate dhruvam Whoever recites these 108 names of Sri Radha, that consists of all beautiful, nectarean Radha-nama, with great love, humility and eagerness, will certainly and swiftly behold Her Master. iti srimad raghunatha dasa gosvami viracita stavavalyam sri radhika-stottara-sata nama stotram sampurnam. Thus ends Srimad Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami's Sri Radhika's 108 names-prayer. (Comment on this)
1:39 am	Sri Radha Kunda Astaka vrsabha danuja nasan narma dharmokti rangair nikhila nija sakhibhir yat sva hastena purnam prakatitam api vrndaranya rajna pramodais tad ati surabhi radhakundam evasrayo me May very fragrant Radhakunda, which, prodded by the gopis' many joking words after Vrsabhasura's death, the king of Vrndavana forest happily built and filled with His own hand, be my shelter. vraja bhavi mura satroh preyasinam nikamair asulabham api turnam prema kalpa drumam tam janayati hrdi bhumau snatur uccair priyam yat tad ati surabhi radhakundam evasrayo me May very dear and fragrant Radhakunda, which for one who bathes in it immediately creates in the land of the heart a desire tree of pure love rare even among the gopi beloveds of Lord Krsna in Vraja, be my shelter. agha ripur api yatnad atra devyah prasada prasara krta kataksa prapti kamah prakamam anusarati yad uccaih snana sevanubandhais tad ati surabhi radhakundam evasrayo me May very dear and fragrant Radhakunda, where, yearning to attain the merciful sidelong glance of His queen, Lord Krsna, diligently follows Her bathing attendants, be my shelter. vraja bhuvana sudhamsoh prema bhumir nikamam vraja madhura kisori mauli ratna priyeva paricitam api namna yac ca tenaiva tasyas tad ati surabhi radhakundam evasrayo me May very fragrant Radhakunda, which is named after a girl who is a realm of love for He who is the moon of Vraja, a girl who is like the most precious jewel in the crown of the sweet girls of Vraja, be my shelter. api jana iha kascid yasya seva prasadaih pranaya sura lata syat tasya gosthendra sunoh sapadi kila mad isa dasya puspa prasasya tad ati surabhi radhakundam evasrayo me The mercy obtained by serving Radhakunda makes the celestial vine of pure love for the prince of Vraja, which is famous for bearing the flowers of service to my queen, sprout. May that very fragrant Radhakunda be my shelter. tata madhura nikunjah klpta namana uccair nija parijana vargaih samvibhaj yasritas taih madhukara ruta ramya yasya rajanti kamyas tad ati surabhi radhakundam evasrayo me May very fragrant Radhakunda, on the shores of which are many splendid and charming forest groves filled with the sweet sounds of bumblebees and each named after one of Sri Radha's friends, be my shelter. tata bhuvi vara vedyam yasya narmati hrdyam madhura madhura vartam gostha candrasya bhangya prathayati mitha isa prana sakhyalibhih sa tad ati surabhi radhakundam evasrayo me May very fragrant Radhakunda, on the shore of which, in a pleasant courtyard Queen Radha and Her friends sweetly joke with Lord Krsna, the moon of Vraja, be my shelter. anudinam ati rangaih prema mattali sanghair vara sarasija gandhair hari vari prapurne viharata iha yasmin dam pati tau pramattau tad ati surabhi radhakundam evasrayo me May very fragrant Radhakunda, where the passionate divine couple daily plays with Their passionate friends in the charming lotus scented water, be my shelter. avikalam ati devyas caru kundastakam yah paripathati tadiyollasi dasyarpitatma aciram iha sarire darsayaty eva tasmai madhu ripur ati modaih slisyamanam priyam tam To one who is completely dedicated to Queen Radha's service and who happily reads these eight beautiful verses describing Her lake, even in this present body Lord Krsna shows His beloved as He happily embraces Her. (Comment on this)
1:39 am	+++++ 51 Vasanta Vasanta has a splendid fair complexion. His garments glitter like the moon and he is decorated with various jewels. 52 He is eleven years old. He is decorated with many different flower garlands. His mother is the saintly Saradi-devi and his father is the great soul Pingala. 53 Ujjvala Ujjvala has a splendid reddish complexion. His garments are decorated with star patterns and he is decorated with pearls and flowers. 54 His father is named Sagara and his mother is the chaste Veni-devi. He is thirteen years old and full of youthfull luster. 55 Kokila Kokila is fair-complexioned and very handsome. He wears blue garments and is decorated with many kinds of jewels. 56 He is eleven years and four months of age. His father is named Puskara and his mother is the famous Medha-devi. 57 Sanandana Handsome Sanandana has a fair complexion. He wears blue garments and is decorated with many different ornaments. 58 He is fourteen years old. He wears garlands of flowers. His father is Arunaksa and his mother is Mallika-devi. 59 Handsome Sanandana is very happy to have the friendship of Lord Krsna. He is like the splendid monarch of all transcendental mellows. 60 Vidagdha has a splendid complexion the color of a yellow campaka flower. He wears blue garments and a necklace of pearls. 61 He is fourteen years old and full of youthful luster. His father is named Matuka and his mother is Rocana-devi. 62 His elder brother is Sudama and his sister is Susila-devi. He is very dear to Sri Krsna. He is full of transcendental love for the divine couple. 63 Madhumangala Madhumangala has a slightly dark complexion. He wears yellow garments and a garlands of forest flowers. 64 His father is the saintly Sandipani Muni, his mother the chaste Sumukhi devi, his sister is Nandimukhi-devi and his parental grandmother is Paurnamasi-devi. 65 An expert comedian who always plays the buffoon, Sri Madhumangala is the constant companion of Lord Krsna. 66 - 67 Sri Balarama Powerful Lord Balarama has a fair complexion the color of crystal. He wears blue garments and a garland of forest flowers. 68 His handsome hair is tied in a graceful topknot. Splendid earrings decorate His ears. 69 His neck is splendidly decorated with garlands of flowers and strings of jewels. His arms are splendidly decorated with bracelets and armlets. 70 His feet are decorated with splendid jeweled anklets. His father is Maharaja Vasudeva and His mother is Rohini-devi. 71 Nanda Maharaja is the friend of His father. Yasoda-devi is His mother, Sri Krsna His younger brother and Subhadra His sister. 72 He is sixteen years old and full of the luster of youth. He is Sri Krsna's dearest friend. He is a great reservoir of the nectar mellows of many kinds of transcendental pastimes. 73 Vitas Expert in music, drama, literature, the science of various kinds of scents and a host of ther arts, the vitas are very happy to serve Lord Krsna in many different ways. 74 - 75 Krsna's Servants Bhangura, Brngara, Sandhika, Grahila, Raktaka, Patraka, Patri, Madhukantha, Madhuvrata, Salika, Talika, Mali, Mana and Maladhara are the most prominent of Lord Krsna's servants. 76 These servants carry Krsna's venu and murali flutes, buffalo-horn bugle, stick, rope and other paraphernalia. They also bring the mineral dyes (the cowherd boys use to decorate their bodies). 77 - 78 Betel-nut Servants Pallva, Mangala, Phulla, Komala, Kapila, Suvilasa, Vilasaksa, Rasala, Rasasali and Jambula are the most important of Lord Krsna's betel-nut servants. They are younger than Krsna and always expert at singing and playing musical instruments. They are younger than Krsna and always stay near Him. 79 Water Carriers Payoda and Varida are the most important of the servants engaged in carrying water for Lord Krsna. Clothing Washers Saranga and Bakula are the most important of the servants engaged in expertly washing Lord Krsna's laundry. 80 Decorators Premakanda, Mahagandha, Sairindhra, Madhu, Kandala and Makaranda are the most important of the servants constantly engaged in decorating Lord Krsna with various ornaments and clothing. 81 Servants Who Provide Aromatic Substances Sumanah, Kusumollasa, Puspahara, Hara and others expertly provide Krsna with various aromatic substances such as flowers, flower ornaments, flower garlands and camphor. 82 The Napitas Svaccha, Susila, Praguna and others are engaged in various services, such as caring for the Lord's hair, massaging Him, giving Him a mirror and guarding over His treasury. Others Vimala, Komala and others are engaged in various services, such as caring for the Lord's kitchen. 83 Maidservants Dhanistha-devi, Candanakala-devi, Gunamala-devi, Ratiprabha-devi, Taruni-devi, Induprabha-devi, Sobha-devi and Rambha-devi are the leaders of the gopis engaged in Krsna's service. These gopis are expert at cleaning and decorating Krsna's home, anointing it with various aromatic substances, carrying milk and performing other duties. 84 Other Maidservants Kurangi-devi, Bhrngari-devi, Sulamba-devi, Alambika-devi and other gopis also serve Krsna in these ways. 85 Spies Catura, Carana, Dhiman and Pesala are the leaders of Krsna's expert spies, who travel in various disguises among the cowherd men and gopis. 86 Gopa Messengers Visarada, Tunga, Vavaduka, Manorama and Nitisara are the leaders of the gopa messengers. They carry Krsna's messages to the gopis to arrange for pastimes and also to settle quarrels. 87 Krsna's Gopi Messengers Paurnamasi-devi, Vira-devi, Vrnda-devi, Vamsi-devi, Nandimukhi-devi, Vrndarika-devi, Mela-devi and Murali-devi are the leaders of Krsna's gopi messengers. 88 Among all these gopi messengers Vrnda-devi is the best. She is expert at arranging the meeting of Radha and Krsna and she is fully conversant with the geography of Vrndavana, knowing the best places for the divine couple's rendezvous. 89 Paurnamasi Paurnamasi's complexion is like molten gold. She wears white garments and many jeweled ornaments. 90 Paurnamasi is very learned and famous. Her father is Suratadeva and her chaste mother is Candrakala. Her husband is Prabala. 91 Her brother is Devaprastha. She is like a perfect crest jewel decorating the land of Vraja. She is expert at making various arrangements for the meeting of Radha and Krsna. 92(A) Vira Another gopi messenger is Vira-devi. She is very famous and is much respected in Vraja. She can speak very arrogantly and boldly and she can also speak sweet and flattering words, as Vrnda-devi does. 92(B) She has a dark complexion. She wears splendid white garments and various jewels and flower garlands. 93 Her husband is Kavala, her mother is the chaste Mohini-devi, her father Visala and her sister is Kavala-devi. She is very dear to Jatila-devi. She resides in the village of Javata 94 She is expert at making various arrangements for the meeting of Radha and Krsna. 95 Vrnda-devi Vrnda-devi has a beautiful complexion the color of molten gold. She wears blue garments and is decorated with pearls and flowers. 96 Her father is Candrabhanu and her mother is Phullara-devi. Her husband is Mahipala and her sister is Manjari-devi. 97 She always remains in Vrndavana, immersed in love for Radha and Krsna and yearning to both arrange for Their meeting and taste the nectar of assisting in Their transcendental pastimes. 98 Nandimukhi-devi Nandimukhi-devi has a fair complexion and wears exquisite garments. Her father is Sandipani Muni and her mother is the chaste Sumukhi-devi. 99 Her brother is Madhumangala and her paternal grandmother is Paurnamasi-devi. She wears various jeweled ornaments and she glows with youthful luster. 100 She is expert at various arts and crafts. Full of love for Radha and Krsna, she is expert at making various arrangements for Their rendezvous. 101 A General Description of Lord Krsna's Servants Sobhana, Dipana and other provide lamps for the Lord and Sudhakara, Sudhanada, Sananda and others play the mrdanga for His satisfaction. 102 Vicitrarava and Madhurarava are the leaders of the talented an virtuous poets who compose prayers glorifying Sri Krsna, while Candrahasa, Induhasa and Candramukha are leaders of the servants who dance for the Lord's satisfaction. 103 Kalakantha, Sukantha, Sudhakantha, Bharata, Sarada, Vidyavilasa, Sarasa and others are learned in the arts of all kinds of literary composition. They carry their books and papers with them and they are fully aware of all the mellows fo devotional service. 104 Raucika is the tailor who sews clothes for the Lord. Sumukha, Durlabha, Ranjana and others wash the Lord's laundry. 105 Punyapunja and Bhagyarasi are the two sweepers who clean the area around Krsna's home. 106 Rangana and Tankana are goldsmiths who make ornaments for the Lord. Pavana and Karmatha are potters who make drinking vessels and jugs for churning butter. 107 Vardhaki and Vardhamana are carpenters who serve the Lord by building carts, couches and other objects. Sucitra nd Vicitra are talented artists who paint pictures for the Lord. 108 Kunda, Kanthola, Karanda and others are craftsmen who make ropes, churning rods, axes, baskets, balances for carrying heavy objects and various other ordinary utensils. 109 Mangala, Pingala, Ganga, Pisangi, Manikastani, Hamsi and Vamsipriya are the most important of the surabhi cows, who are all very dear to Lord Krsna. 110 Padmagandha and Pisangaksa are Krsna's pet oxen. Suranga is His pet deer and Dadhilobha is His pet monkey. 111 Vyaghra and Bhramaraka are Krsna's pet dogs. Kalasvana is His pet swan, Tandavika His pet peacock and Daksa and Vicaksana His pet parrots. 112 Places of Krsna's Pastimes Described The best of all places of Krsna's pastimes is the great garden known as Vrndavana forest. Another important place of the Lord's pastimes is the beautiful and opulent Govardhana Hill. This Hill is very appropriately named for it nourishes (vardhana) Krsna's cows (go) with its grasses. 113 On Govardhana Hill is the cave known as Manikandali and the river-landing place named Nilamandapika. On the Manasa-ganga river is the famous landing place named Paranga. 114 The boat named Suvilasatara remains at this Paranga landing place. Another important place is Nandisvara Hill, Krsna's home, where the goddess of fortune is personally present. 115 On Nandisvara Hill is the splendid white stone house where Krsna grew up. This house is named Amodavardhana because it is always filled with (vardhana) the pleasant fragrance (amoda) of incense and other aromatic substances. 116 The lake near Krsna's home is named Pavana and on its shore there are many groves where the Lord enjoys pastimes. Also near Krsna's home is the grove named Kama Mahatirtha and the jeweled pathway named Mandara. 117 The splendid kadamba trees named Kadambaraj and the king of the banyan trees named Bhandira grow in the forest of Vrndavana. On the sandy bank of the Yamuna is the pastime place named Anagaranga-bhu. 118 On the shore of the Yamuna River is the sacred place known as Khela-tirtha, where Lord Krsna eternally enjoys pastimes with His dearmost Srimati Radharani. 119 Sri Krsna's Paraphernalia Krsna's mirror is named Saradindu and His fan is named Marumaruta. His toy lotus flower is named Sadasmera and His toy ball is named Citrakoraka. 120 Krsna's golden bow is named Vilasakarmana. The two ends of this bow are studded with jewels and it has a bowstring named Manjulasara. 121 His glistening jewel-handled scissors are named Tustida. His buffalo-horn bugle is named Mandraghosa and His flute is named Bhuvanamohini. 122 Krsna has another flute named Mahananda, which is like a fishook that captures the fish of Srimati Radharani's heart and mind. Another flute, which has six holes is known as Madanajhankrti. 123 Krsna's flute named Sarala makes a low, soft tone like the sound of a softly singing cuckoo. Krsna is very fond of playing this flute in the ragas gaudi and garjari. 124 The wonderful sacred mantra He chants is the name of His dearmost Radharani. His cane is named Mandana, His vina is named Tarangini, the two ropes He carries are named Pasuvasikara and His milk bucket is named Amrtadohani. 125 Krsna's ornaments On Krsna's arm is an amulet studded with nine jewels and placed there by His mother for His protection. 126 His two armlets are named Rangada, His two bracelets are named Sobhana, His signet ring is named Ratnamukhi and His yellow garments are named Nigamasobhana. 127 Krsna's string of small bell is named Kalajhankara and His two anklets are named Hamsaganjana. The tinkling sounds of these ornaments enchant the deer that are the minds of the deer-eyed gopis. 128 Krsna's pearl necklace is named Taravali and His jewel necklace is named Taditprabha. The locket He wears on His chest is named Hrdayamodana and within it is a picture of Srimati Radharani. 129 Krsna's jewel is named Kaustubha. In the Kaliya lake the Kaliya serpent's wives gave this jewel to the Lord with their own hands. 130 Krsna's shark-shaped earrings are named Ratiragadhidaivata, His crown is named Ratnapara and its crest-jewel is named Camaradamari. 131 Krsna's peacock feather crown is named Navaratnavidamba, His gunja necklace is named Ragavalli and His tilaka marking is named Drstimohana. 132 Krsna's garland of forest flowers and leaves, which reaches down to His feet and contains flowers of five different colors, is called Vaijayanti. 133 The eighth night of the dark moon in the month of Bhadra, when the moon rose together with its dear companion, the star Rohini, is the sacred time decorated by the birth of Lord Krsna in this world. 134 Krsna's Dear Gopis Now the very wonderful gopis, who are decorated with the good fortune of pure love of God to a greater degree than even Laksmi-devi and the other goddesses of fortune, will be glorified. 135 Srimati Radharani Among all the beautiful gopis Srimati Radharani is the best. Radharani is the queen of Vrndavana. She has many famous friends, headed by Lalita and Visakha. 136 - 139 Srimati Radharani's rival is Candravali. Among Candravali's friends are Padma, Syama, Saibya, Bhadra, Vicitra, Gopali, Palika, Candrasalika, Mangala, Vimala, Lila, Taralaksi, Manorama, Kandarpa-manjari, Manjubhasini, Khanjaneksana, Kumuda, Kairavi, Sari, Saradaksi, Visarada, Sankari, Kunkuma, Krsna, Sarangi, Indravali, Siva, Taravali, Gunavati, Sumukhi, Keli-manjari, Haravali, Cakoraksi, Bharati and Kamala. 140 The beautiful gopis may be considered in hundreds of groups, each group containing hundreds of thousands of gopis. 141 Among all these gopis the most important are Srimati Radharani, Candravali, Bhadra, Syama and Palika. These gopis are full of all transcendental good qualities. 142 Of these gopis Srimati Radharani and Candravali are the best. Each of them has millions of doe-eyed gopi followers. 143 Because She possesses all charm and sweetness, Srimati Radharani is the better of the two. She is supremely famous. In the Sruti-sastra She is known by the name Gandharva-devi. 144 Sri Krsna, the cowherd prince whose charming sweetness has no equal or superior, is very dear to Srimati Radharani. She considers Him millions and millions of times more dear than Her own life's breath. 145 Now the beauty of Srimati Radharani's trancendental form will be described. Srimati Radharani is expert in all the fine arts and Her transcendental form is like an ocean of nectar. 146 Her splendid bodily luster is like the yellow pigment gorocana, molten gold, or stationary lightning. 147 She wears wonderfully beautiful blue garments and She is decorated with various pearls and flowers. 148 She is very beautiful and She has long nicely braided hair. She is decorated with a garland of flowers and a beautiful pearl necklace. 149 Her splendid forehead is decorated with the red pigment sindura and with beautiful locks of curling hair. 150 Decorated with blue bangles, Her arms have defeated Cupid's staff with their beauty. 151 Decorated with black mascara and reaching back almost to Her ears, Srimati Radharani's lotus eyes are the most beautiful in all the three planetary systems. 152 Her nose is as beautiful as a sesame flower and it is nicely decorated with a pearl. She is anointed with various perfumes. She is splendidly beautiful. 153 Her ears are decorated with wonderful earrings and Her nectarean lips defeat the red lotus flowers. 154 Her teeth are like a row of pearls and Her tongue is very beautiful. Decorated with a nectarean smile of pure love for Krsna, Her beautiful face is a splendid as millions of moons. 155 The beauty of Her chin has defeated and bewildered the demigod Cupid. Decorated with a drop of musk, Her chin appears like a golden lotus flower with a bumblebee. 156 Bearing all the marks of wonderful beauty, Her neck is decorated with a string of pearls. Her neck, back and sides are enchantingly beautiful. 157 Her beautiful breasts are like two splendid waterpots covered with a bodice and decorated with a necklace of pearls. 158 Her beautiful enchanting arms are decorated with jeweled armlets. 159 Her arms are also decorated with jeweled bracelets and other kinds of jeweled ornaments. Her hands are like two red lotus flowers illuminated by the series of moons that are Her fingernails 160 Auspicious Markings on Srimati Radharani's Hands Srimati Radharani's hands are decorated with many auspicious markings such as the signs of the bumblebee, lotus, crescent moon, earring, parasol, sacrificial post, conchshell, tree, flower, camara and svastika. 161 These auspicious marks are manifest in various ways on Srimati Radharani's lotus hands. Her splendidly beautiful fingers are also decorated with jeweled rings. 162 Charming, full of sweet nectar and decorated with a deep navel, Srimati Radharani's beautiful waist enchants the three worlds. 163 Her sloping hips lead to Her charmingly beautiful slender waist, which is bound by a creeper of three beautiful folds of skin and decorated with a sash of tinkling bells. 164 As beautiful as two exquisite plantain trees, Her thighs enchant the mind of Cupid. Her beautiful knees are like two reservoirs filled with the nectar of various transcendental pastimes. 165 Her beautiful lotus feet are decorated with jeweled ankle-bells and Her toes with toe rings as beautiful as the treasure of Varuna. 166 The Auspicious Markings on Srimati Radharani's Lotus Feet The auspicious markings on Srimati Radharani's lotus feet include the signs of the conchshell, moon, elephant, barleycorn, rod for controlling elephants, chariot flag, small drum, svastika and fish. 167 Srimati Radharani is fifteen years old and full of the luster of youth. 168 Yasoda-devi, the queen of the cowherds, is more affectionate to Radharani than millions of mothers can be. Radharani's father is King Vrsabhanu, who is as splendid as the sun. 169 Srimati Radharani's mother is Kirtida-devi, who is also known in this world as Ratnagarbha-devi. Radharani's paternal grandfather is Mahibhanu and Her maternal grandfather is Indu. 170 Her maternal grandmother is Mukhara-devi and Her paternal grandmother is Sukhada-devi. Her father's brothers (Her uncles) are Ratnabhanu, Subhanu and Bhanu. 171 Bhadrakirti, Mahakirti and Kirticandra are Radharani's materal uncles. Menaka-devi, Sasthi-devi, Gauri-devi, Dhatri-devi and Dhataki-devi are Radharani's materal aunts. 172 Radharani's mother's sister is Kirtimati-devi, whose husband is Kasa. Radharani's father's sister is Bhanumudra-devi, whose husband is Kusa. 173 Radharani's elder brother is Sridama and Her younger sister is Ananga-manjari. Radharani's father-in-law is Vrkagopa and Her brother-in-law is Durmada. 174 Jatila-devi is Radharani's mother-in-law and Abhimanyu is Radharani's so-called husband. Kutila-devi, who is always eager to find fault, is Radharani's sister-in-law. 175 Lalita, Visakha, Sucitra, Campakalata, Ranga-devi, Sudevi, Tungavidya and Indulekha are the eight dearest friends of Srimati Radharani. These gopis are considered the leaders of all the others. 176 Kurangaksi, Mandali, Mankiundala, Matali, Candralalita, Madhavi, Madanalasa, Manjumedha, Sasikala, Sumadhya, Madhureksana, Kamala, Kamalatika, Gunacuda, Varangada, Madhuri, Candrika, Prema-manjari, Tanumadhyama, Kandarpa-sundari and Manjukesi are among the millions of dear friends (priya-sakhi) of Srimati Radharani. 177 Lasika, Kelikandali, Kadambari, Sasimukhi, Candrarekha, Priyamvada, Madonmada, Madhumati, Vasanti, Kalabhasini, Ratnavali, Manimati and Karpuralatika are among those friends (jivita-sakhi) for whom Srimati Radharani is as dear as life. 178 Kasturi, Manojna, Manimanjari, Sindura, Candanavati, Kaumudi and Madira are among Sriamti Radharani's eternal friends (nitya-sakhi). 179 - 181 Srimati Radharani's Manjari Friends. Ananga-manjari, Rupa-manjari, Rati-manjari, Lavanga-manjari, Raga-manjari, Rasa-manjari, Vilasa-manjari, Prema-manjari, Mani-manjari, Suvarna-manjari, Kama-manjari, Ratna-manjari, Kasturi-manjari, Gandha-manjari, Netra-manjari, Sripadma-manjari, Lila-manjari and Hema-manjari are among Srimati Radharani's manjari friends. Prema-manjari and Rati-manjari are both also known by the name Bhanumati-devi. 182 The Objects of Srimati Radharani's Worship Srimati Radharani's worshipable deity is the sun-god, who enlivens the lotus flowers and acts as an eye for the entire world. Srimati Radharani's maha-mantra is the name of Lord Krsna. Srimati Radharani's benefactor, who brings Her all good fortune, is Bhagavati Paurnamasi. 183 Specific Description of Various Gopis Lalita-devi and the other eight principal gopis, the other gopis and the manjari have forms that are for the most part like the transcendental form of Srimati Radharani, the queen of Vrndavana. 184 Vrnda-devi, Kundalat-devi and their followaers assist the divine couple in Their pastimes in the various forests of Vrndavana. Dhanistha-devi, Gunamala-devi and their followers remain in the home of Nanda Maharaja,the cowherd king and assist the Lord's pastimes from there. 185 Kamada-devi is the daughter of Srimati Radharani's nurse. Kamada is an especially close friend of Radharani. Ragalekha-devi, Kalakeli-devi and Manjula-devi are some of Radharani's maidservants. 186 Nandimukhi-devi and Bindumati-devi are the leaders of those gopis who arrange the rendezvous of Radha and Krsna. Syamala-devi and Mangala-devi are the leaders of those gopis who act as well-wishers of Srimati Radharani. 187 Candravali-devi is the leader of those gopis who are Srimati Radharani's rivals. 188 The talented musicians Rasollasa-devi, Gunatunga-devi,Kalakanthi-devi, Sukhanti-devi, and Pikakanti-devi delight Lord Hari by singing Visakha's musical compositions. 189 Maniki-devi, Narmada-devi, and Kusumapesala-devi serve the divine couple by playing drums, cymbals, string instruments like the vina, and wind instruments like the flute. 190 In this way we have described some of the sakhis (gopi friends), nitya-sakhis (eternal gopi friends), prana-sakhis (gopi friends who are as dear as life), priya-sakhis (dear gopi friends) and parama-prestha-sakhis (dearest gopi friends) 191 Srimati Radharani's Maidservants Ragalekha-devi, Kalakeli-devi and Bhurida-devi are the leaders fo those gopis who are Srimati Radharani's maidservants. Among these maidservants are Sugandha-devi and Nalini-devi (the two daughters of Divakirti-devi) and Manjistha-devi and Rangaraga-devi (the two daughters of Nanda Maharaja's laundry washers). 192 Palindri-devi serves Srimati Radharani by dressing and decorating Her. Citrini decorates Radharani with various cosmetics. Mantriki-devi and Tantriki-devi are astrologers who reveal the future to Srimati Radharani. 193 Katyayani-devi is the leader of those gopi messengers who are older than Srimati Radharani. Bhagyavati-devi and Punyapunja-devi, the two daughters of Maharaja Nanda's sweeper, are also the maidservants of Srimati Radharani. 194 Tunga-devi, Malli-devi and Matalli-devi are the leaders of those girls descended from the uncivilized mountain tribe known as the Pulindas. In Vrndavana some of the Pulinda girls act as the friends of Srimati Radharani and some are the friends of Sri Krsna. 195 Also included among Srimati Radharani's servants are Gargi-devi and other very respectable brahmana girls, Bhrngarika-devi and other girls from the ceti community, Vijaya-devi, Rasala-devi, Payoda-devi and other girls from the vita community, as well as the boys Subala, Ujjvala, Gandharva, Madhumangala and Raktaka. 196 Tunga-devi, Pisangi-devi and Kalakandala-devi always remain near Srimati Radharani to serve Her. Manjual-devi, Bindula-devi, Sandha-devi, Mrdula-devi and others, although very young still engage in Radharani's service. 197 Sunada, Yamuna and Bahula are the most important of Srimati Radharani's pet surabhi cows. Tungi is Her chubby pet calf, Kakkhati is Her old pet monkey, Rangini is Her pet doe and Carucnadrika is Her pet cakori bird. 198 Tundikeri is the name of Radharani's pet swan, who is fond of swimming in Radha-kunda. Madhuri is Radharani's pet elephant and Suksmadhi and Subha are Her two pet parrots. 199 The two parrots perfectly imitate Lalita-devi's playful jokes spoken to her master and mistress (Sri Sri Radha-Krsna). By this wonderful repetition the parrots astonish the gopis. 200 Srimati Radharani's Ornaments Srimati Radharani's tilaka marking is named Smarayantra. Her jeweled necklace is named Harimohana, Her jeweled earrings are named Rocana and the pearl decorating Her nose is named Prabhakari. 201 Her locket which contains a picture of Lord Krsna, is named Madana. Her Syamantaka jewel is also known as Sankhacuda-siromani 9Sankhacuda's crest-jewel). 202 The auspicious jewel She wears around Her neck is called Puspavan because it eclipses the simultaneous rising of the sun and moon (puspavan0 with its splendor. Her anklets are called Catakarava because their tinkling sounds resemble the warbling of cataka birds. Her bracelets are called Manikarvura. 203 Srimati Radharani's signet ring is named Vipaksamardini. Her sash is named Kancanacitrangi and Her ankle-bells, which stun Lord Krsna with their tinkling sounds, are named Ratnagopura. 204 Srimati Radharani's garments are named Meghambara. Her upper garment is red like a ruby and it is the favorite of Lord Hari. Radharani's lower garment is the color of a blue cloud and it is Her own favorite. 205 Srimati Radhrani's jeweled mirror is named Sudhamsudarpaharana, which means "that which removes (harana) the moon's (sudhamsu) pride (darpa)." 206 Her golden stick for applying mascara is named Narmada, Her jeweled comb is named Svastida and Her private flower garden is named Kandarpakuhali. 207 In Radharani's garden is a vine of golden jasmine flowers that She has named Tadidvalli ("the vine of lightning"). Her private lake bears Her own name (Radha-kunda) and on the shore of that lake is a kadamba tree that is the site of very confidential talks between Her and Lord Krsna. 208 Her favorite ragas are mallara and dhanasri and Her favorite dances are chalikya and rudravallaki. 209 Srimati Radharani's glorious birth occured on the eighth day of the bright moon in the month of Bhadra. Although generally not full on that day, the moon appeared full to celebrate Radharani's appearance in this world. 210 In this way we have revealed a little about the countless associates of Sri Sri Radha and Krsna, the two monarchs of Sri Vrndavana. (Comment on this)
1:38 am	++++ 201 Kaveri-devi and the other friends of Sudevi are expert at constructing leaf-spitoons, playing music on bells and decorating couches in various ways. 202 - 203 Sudevi's friends are also entrusted with the decoration of the divine couple's sitting place. Sudevi's friends act as clever spies, disguising themselves in various ways and moving among Radharani's rivals (Candravali and her friends) to discover their secrets. Sudevi's friends are the deities of Vrndavana forest and they are charged with the protection of the forest birds and bees. Sudevi is the leader of these gopis. 204 Description of the Various Gopis The wonderful arts, crafts and other duties that comprise the activities of the gopis will now be described. 205 - 206 Pindaka-devi, Nirvitandika-devi, Pundarika-devi, Sitakhandi-devi, Carucandi-devi, Sudantika-devi, Akunthita-devi, Kalakanthi-devi, Ramaci-devi and Mecika-devi are among the gopis who are very strong and stubborn when there is an argument or conflict. Among them Pindaka-devi is the leader. She dresses in red garments. She is very beautiful. When Lord Krsna comes she embarrasses Him by attacking Him with many ferocious witty puns. 207 Haridrabha-devi, Hariccela-devi and Harimitra-devi speak many illogical and frivolous objections as they lead Lord Krsna to the place where Srimati Radharani waits for Him. 208 Pundarika-devi's garments and complexion are both the color of a white lotus flower. She ferociously mocks lotus-eyed Lord Krsna. 209 Gauri-devi always wears white garments. Her complexion is the color of a peacock. Because her sweet and charming words are often laced with acid sarcasms, Lord Krsna jokingly calls her Sitakhandi (always sweet). 210 Gauri-devi's sister is known as Carucandi because her words are sometimes mild and pleasant (caru) and sometimes harsh and violent (candi). Carucandi's complexion is the color of a black bee and her garments are the color of lightning. 211 Sudantika-devi wears garments the color of a kurunthaka flower. Her complexion is the color of a sirisa flower. She is expert at inflaming the amorous sentiments of ujjvala-rasa. 212 Akunthita-devi's complexion is the color of a lotus stem. She wears white garments the color of the fibers within a lotus stem. She likes to insult Krsna for the amusement of her gopi friends. 213 Kalakanthi-devi's complexion is the color of a kuli flower and her garments are the color of milk. She speaks to Lord Krnsa, describing Radharani's jealous anger and advising Him to beg forgiveness from Her. 214 Ramaci-devi's is the daughter of Lalita-devi's nurse. Ramaci's complexion is golden and her garments are the color of a parrot. She takes pleasure in jokingly insulting Krsna and laughing at Him. 215 Ramaci-devi always wears white garments. Her complexion is the color of a pinda flower. She is expert at insulting Lord Krnsa. 216 - 217 Petari-devi, Varuda-devi, Cari-devi, Kotari-devi, Kalatippani-devi, Marunda-devi, Morata-devi, Cuda-devi, Cundari-devi and Gondika-devi are the leaders of those gopi messengers who are past the prime of youth. These older gopis can argue with great stubbornness and they can also nicely sing as the divine couple take their meal. These gopis are always engaged in making arrangements for the forest pastimes of the divine couple. 218 Petari-devi is an elderly Gujarati lady whose hair is the color of fibers within a lotus stem. Varudi-devi is a native of Garuda-desa and her braided hair is like the current of a river. 219 Cari-devi, who is Kucari-devi's siste, is also known by the name Tapahkatyayani, because she performed severe austerities (tapah) and took shelter of goddess Katyayani (Durga). Kotari-devi was born in the abhira caste. Her hair is a mixture of black and white resembling rice mixed with toasted sesame seeds. 220 Kalatippani-devi is an elderly washerwoman with white hair. Marunda-devi has white eyebrows and a shaved head. 221 Agile Morata-devi has hair the color of a kasa flower. Cuda-devi has a wrinkled face and a forehead decorated with many grey hairs. 222 The brahmani Cundari-devi is not as old as the others. Lotus-eyed Lord Krsna glorifies her and treats her with great respect. Gondika-devi shaves the splendid white hairs on her head. Her cheeks are wrinkled with age. 223 - 224 Gopi Messengers who Arrange the Meeting of the Divine Couple Sivada-devi, Saumyadarsana-devi, Suprasada-devi, Sadasanta-devi, Santida-devi and Kantida-devi are the leaders of the gopi messengers who expertly arrange the meeting of Radha and Krsna. These gopis consider Lalita-devi to be their dearmost life and soul. They are counted among the intimate associates of Lord Krsna. 225 At a certain time Srimati Radharani quarrels with Lord Krsna and refuses to see Him. Understanding the hints of Lalita-devi, these gopis then approach Lord Krsna. 226 - 227 These gopis appease Lord Krsna and please Him in different ways. With great effort they convince Him that His actual desire is to meet Radha again. When These gopis bring to Her the gift that Lord Krsna gave them as a peace offering, Srimati Radharani becomes very pleased with them and grants them Her mercy. 228 - 229 Sivada-devi was born in the Ragyhu dynasty, Saumyadarsana-devi in the dynasty of the moon-god, Suprasada-devi in the Puru dynasty, Sadasanta-devi in a family of ascetics and Santida and Kantida in brahmana families. By the mercy of Narada Muni they were all able to reside in Vraja. 230 The Second Gruop of Gopis After this first group of gopis there is a second group of gopis, whose love for the divine couple is a little less than that of the first group. This second group of gopis may again be divided into two groups: sama-prema and asama-prema. These gopis will be described in the following verses. 231 The sama-prema gopis may be divided into two groups - those who are eternally perfect and those who have attained perfection by engaging in devotional service. 232 Out of one hundred million gopis, eight hundred thousand are eternally perfect. 233 - 234 The direct followers of the eight principal gopis are counted in different ways. Some say they number five thousand, others say they number four or five thousand, still others say they number three or four thousand and still others say they number one thousand. 235 Some say the followers of the eight principal gopis are divided into many groups and others say they are not divided into groups at all. Some say they are divided into sixteen groups according to the nature of their love for the divine couple. 236 Some say these gopis are divided into twenty groups, some say there are twenty-five groups, some say there are thirty, some say there are sixty and some say there are sixty-four groups of gopis. 237 Some say this group of gopis is in turn divided into two subgroups. Others say it is divided into two or three subgroups and others say it is divided into three or four subgroups. 238 The entire gopi community may be divided in different ways. Some say there are forty groups of gopis and others that there are five hundred groups. 239 - 246 Aside from the eight varistha-gopas and the eight vara-gopis, sixty four gopis are considered most important. Their names are: 1. Ratnaprabha, 2. Ratikala, 3. Subhadra, 4. Ratika, 5. Sumukhi, 6. Dhanistha, 7. Kalahamsi, 8. Kalapini, 9. Madhavi, 10. Malati, 11. Candrarekha, 12. Kunjari, 13. Harini, 14. Capala, 15. Damni, 16. Surabhi, 17. Subhanana, 18. Kurangaksi, 19. Sucarita, 20. Mandali, 21. Manikundala, 22. Candrika, 23. Candralatika, 24. Pankajaksi, 25. Sumandira, 26. Rasalika, 27. Tilakini, 28. Sauraseni, 29. Sugandhika, 30. Ramani, 31. Kamanagari, 32. Nagari, 33. Nagavenika, 34. Manjumedha, 35. Sumadhura, 36. Sumadhya, 37. Madhureksana, 38. Tanumadhya, 39. Madhuspanda, 40. Gunacuda, 41. Varangada, 42. Tungabhadra, 43. Rasottunga, 44. Rangavati, 45. Susangata, 46. Citrarekha, 47. Vicitrangi, 48. Modini, 49. Madanalasa, 50. Kalakanthi, 51. Sasikala, 52. Kamala, 53. Madhurendira, 54. Kandarpa-sundari, 55. Kamalatika, 56. Prema-manjari, 57. Kaveri, 58. Carukavara, 59. Sukesi, 60. Manjukesi, 61. Harahira, 62. Mahahira, 63. Harakanthi, 64. Manohara. 247 The Sammohana-tantra's Description of Srimati Radharani's Eight Principal Friends A different list of Srimati Radharani's eight principal gopi friends is found in the following statement of Sammohana-tantra: " Lilavati, Sadhika, Candrika, Madhavi, Lalita, Vijaya, Gauri and Nandi are the eight principal gopi friends of Srimati Radharani." 248 Another Description of the Eight Principal Gopis Another quotation from Vedic literature gives the following description: " Kalavati, Srimati, Sudhamukhi, Visakha, Kaumudi, Madhvi and Sarada are the eight prinicpal gopis. 249 - 250 The numbers presented in this description of the gopis has no actual relevance to the number of eternally liberated gopis in the spiritual world. There the associates of the king and queen of Vrndavana are unlimited in number. No one can count them. We have simply given some hints so the reader may understand the vast number of the associates of the divine couple. 251 Preparing the divine couple's couch, food, drink and betel nuts, swinging Them on a swing and decorating Them with tilaka are among the many services performed by the gopis. The learned devotees may research this and enumerate all these services. 252 Rupa Goswami prays that the effulgent Krsna-sun may remove the blindness from his eyes and enable him to properly see and understand the various rasa-sastras that describe Sri Sri Radha-Krsna and Their associates. 253 In the year 1472 of the Saka era (1550 A.D.) on Sunday, the sixth day of the month of Sravana, at Nandagrama, the home of the king of Vraja, this book, the Radha-Krsna-ganoddesa-dipika was completed. PART TWO 1 Sri Krsna's Transcendental Form and Attributes Sri Krsna's form glistens with the black mascara of the sweetness of His nectarean handsomeness. His complexion is the color of a blue lotus flower or a sapphire. 2 His complexion is as enchanting as an emerald, a tamala tree, or a group of beautiful dark clouds. He is an ocean of nectarean handsomeness. 3 He wears yellow garments and a garland of forest flowers. He is decorated with various jewels and He is a great reservoir of the nectar of many transcendental pastimes. 4 He has long, curling hair and He is anointed with many fragrant scents. His handsome crown is decorated with many different flowers. 5 His handsome forehead is splendidly decorated with tilaka markings and curling locks of hair. The playful movements of His raised, dark eyebrows enchant the hearts of the gopis. 6 His rolling eyes are as splendid as red and blue lotus flowers. The tip of His nose is as handsome as the beak of Garuda, the king of birds. 7 His charming ears and cheeks are decorated with earrings made of various jewels. 8 His handsome lotus face is as splendid as millions of moons. He speaks many charming jokes and His chin is exquisitely handsome. 9 His handsome, smooth and charming neck bends in three places. Decorated with a necklace of pearls, the beauty of His neck enchants the residents of the three planetary systems. 10 Decorated with a necklace of pearls and with the Kaustubha gem, which shines like lightning, Krsna's handsome chest longs to enjoy the company of the beautiful gopis. 11 Decorated with bracelets and armlets, Krsna's arms hang down to His knees. His reddish lotus hands are decorated with various auspicious signs. 12 Krsna's hands are beautifully decorated with the auspicious signs of a club, conchshell, barleycorn, parasol, half-moon, rod for controlling elephants, flag, lotus flower, sacrificial post, plow, pitcher and fish. 13 Krsna's charming abdomen is the pastime abode of handsomeness. His nectarean back seems to long for the playful touch of the beautiful gopis. 14 The nectarean lotus flower that is Lord Krsna's hips bewilders the demigod Cupid. Krsna's thighs are like two beautiful plantain trees that charm the hearts of all women. 15 Krsna's knees are very splendid, charming and handsome. His charming lotus feet are decorated with jeweled ankle-bells. 16 - 17 Krsna's feet have the luster of roses, and they are decorated with various auspicious markings, such as the markings of the disc, half-moon, octagon, triangle, barleycorn, sky, parasol, waterpot, conchshell, cow's hoofprint, svastika, rod for controlling elephants, lotus flower, bow and jambu fruit. 18 Krsna's handsome lotus feet are like two oceans filled with the happiness of pure love. His reddish toes are decorated with the row fo full moons that are His toenails. 19 Although we have sometimes compared Krsna's handsomeness to various things, nothing can actually be equal to it. In this place we have given a small indication of Krsna's handsomeness to arouse the attraction of the reader. TEXY 20 Krsna's Friends Now Lord Krsna's friends will be described. The most important of Krsna's friends is His elder brother, Balarama. 21 Different Kinds of Friends Krsna's friends are divided into four groups: 1. well-wishing friends (suhrt), 2. ordinary friends (sakha), 3. more confidential friends (priya-sakha), and 4. initmate friends (priya-narma-sakha) 22 Well-wishing Friends (suhrt) The well-wishing friends include Krsna's cousins: Subhadra, Kundala, Dandi and Mandala. Sunandana, Nandi, Anandi and others who accompany Krsna as He herds the cows and calves in Vrndavana forest are also well-wishing friends. 23 - 24 Also included among the well-wishing friends are Subhadra, Mandalibhadra, Bhadravardhana, Gobhata, Yaksendra, Bhata, Bhadranga, Virabhadra, Mahaguna, Kulavira, Mahabhima, Divyasakti, Suraprabha, Ranasthira and others. These well-wishing friends are older than Krsna and they try to protect Him from any danger. 25 Krsna's parents love their son very dearly. They consider Him many millions of times more important than their own life's breath. Very frightened that the demon Kamsa would harm their son, they engaged these well-wishing friends (suhrt) to protect Him. The leader of these well-wishing friends is a boy named Vijayaksa, whose mother, Ambika-devi, was Krsna's nurse. Ambika-devi worshiped goddess Parvati and performed great austerities to get a powerful son who could protect Krsna. 26 Subhadra Subhadra has a splendid dark complexion. He wears yellow garments and various ornaments. 27 Subhadra's father is Upananda, and his mother the chaste and faithful Tula-devi. Kundalata-devi will become his wife. Subhadra is full of the glory of youth. 28 - 29 Krsna's Ordinary Friends (sakha) Visala, Vrsabha, Ojasvi, Devaprastha, Varuthapa, Mandara, Kusumapida, Manibandhakara, Mandara, Candana, Kunda, Kalindi, Kulika and many others are included in the group of Krsna's ordinary friends (sakha). These friends are younger than Krsna and are always eager to serve Him. 30 - 31 Krsna's confidential friends (priya-sakha) Krsna's confidential friends are Sridama, Sudama, Dama, Vasudama, Kinkini, Bhadrasena, Amsu, Stokakrsna, Vilasi, Pundarika, Vitankaksa, Kalavinka and Priyaskara. These friends are the smae age of Krsna. Their leader is Sridama, who is also known as Pithamardaka. 32 Bhadrasena is the general who leads Krsna's childhood friends in military pastimes. Stokakrsna is very appropriately named, for he is just like a small (stoka) Krsna. 33 These confidential friends (priya-sakha) delights Lord Krsna with their enthusiastic and jubliant wrestling, stick-fighting and other sports. 34 These confidential friends are all very peaceful by nature. Each of them considers Lord Krsna equal to his own life's breath. 35 Krsna's Intimate Friends (priya-narma-sakha) Subala, Arjuna, Gandharva, Vasanta, Ujjvala, Kokila, Sanandana and Vidagdha are the msot important of Krsna's intimate friends. 36 Krsna keeps no secrets from these intimate friends. Among them Madhumangala, Puspanka and Hasanka are the leaders of those fond of joking. Handsome Sanandana is very pleased by his close friendship with Krsna and splendid Ujjvala appears like the personified ruler of all transcendental mellows. Lord Krsna, the crest jewel of playful boys, is submissive to His dear friend Ujjvala. 37 Sridama has a handsome dark complexion. He wears yellow garments and a necklace of jewels. 38 He is a splendid youth sixteen years old. He is a great resevoir of the nectar of innumerable transcendental pastimes. He is Lord Krsna's dearest friend. 39 His father is Maharaj Vrsabhanu and His mother is the chaste Kirtida-devi. Srimati Radharani and Ananga-manjari are his two younger sisters. 40 Sudama Sudama's handsome complexion is somewhat fair. He is decorated with jeweled ornaments and wears blue garments. 41 His father's name is Matuka and His mother is Rocana-devi. He is very young and fond of playing many kinds of games. 42 Subala Subala has a fair complexion. He wears handsome blue garments and he is decorated wtih many kinds of jewels and flowers. 43 He is twelve-and-a-half years old and He glows with youthful luster. Although he is Krsna's friend, he is immersed in serving Krsna in many different ways. 44 He is expert at arranging the meeting of the divine couple. He is charming and full of transcendental love for Them. He is cheerful and full of good qualities. He is very dear to Krsna. 45 Arjuna Arjuna's glistening complexion is the color of a red lotus flower. His garments are the color of moonlight and He is decorated with many kinds of jewels. 46 His father is Sudaksina, his mother Bhadra-devi, and his elder brother Vasudama. He is always plunged in transcendental love for the divine couple. 47 He is fourteen-and-a half and full of the luster of youth. He wears a garland of forest flowers and many other kinds of flower-ornaments. 48 Gandharva Handsome Gandharva has a complexion the color of moonlight. He wears red garments and many different ornaments. 49 He is twelve years old and full of youthful luster. He is decorated with many kinds of flowers. 50 His mother is the saintly Mitra-devi and his father the great soul Vinoka. He is very playful and very dear to Sri Krsna. (Comment on this)
1:37 am	+++ 121 General Description of the Activities of Krsna's Contemporary Gopi Friends Krsna's contemporary gopi friends decorate their own dear friend Srimati Radharani. They cheat their husbands parents and other guardians (by going to meet Radha and Krsna) and they take Srimati Radharani's side when she has a lover's quarrel with Lord Hari. 122 These gopis assist Radha and Krsna in Their secret rendezvous. These gopis serve palatable meals to the divine couple and afterward relish tasting the remnants left by Them. These gopis carefully guard the secret of Radha's and Krsna's confidential pastimes together. 123 Their minds are pure and they are very expert and intelligent. They serve Radha and Krsna very appropriately. They glorify their own group and criticize the followers of Candravali, Radharani's rival. 124 They please Radha and Krsna by expertly singing, dancing and playing instrumental music. At the appropriate time they beg to be engaged in various appropriate services. 125 For the most part the learned devotees know about these activities of Krsna's gopi friends. All the gopis are aware of these and all the other similar services and they actively serve Radha and Krsna by performing these activities. 126 The gopis who are close associates of the divine couple are directly engaged in these services, whereas other gopis are not. We shall now describe, one by one, the gopis engaged in these intimate services. 127 Among these most exalted gopis who are most dear to Krsna, the leader and controller is Lalita-devi. 128 Lalita-devi is full of ecstatic love for the divine couple. She is expert at arranging both Their meeting and Their conjugal struggle. Sometimes, for Radha's sake, she offends Lord Madhava. 129 The beauty of all the other gopis appears to be conserved in the form of Lalita-devi. In an argument her mouth becomes bent with ferocious anger and she expertly speaks the most outrageous and arrogant replies. 130 When the arrogant gopis pick a quarrel with Krsna, she is in the forefront of the conflict. When Radha and Krsna meet, she audaciously remains standing a little away from them. 131 With the help of Purnamasi-devi and the other gopis she arranges for the meeting of Radha and Krsna. She carries the parasol for the divine couple, she decorates Them with flowers and she decorates the cottage where They rest at night and rise in the morning. 132 - 133 Some gopis serve the divine couple in the garden known as Madanonmadini among the flowering creepers, betel creepers and betel trees. Some gopis are expert at playing various magic tricks, some are expert at composing riddles and some are appointed to provide betel nuts for the divine couple. All these gopis are the servants of Srimati Radharani. 134 Other gopis are specifically the friends of Lord Baladeva. Lalita-devi is the leader and controller of all these exalted and worshipable young gopis. 135 Ratnalekha and the eight other dear vara-gopis described here all follow the footsteps of Lalita-devi always and in all respects. 136 Among these eight gopis Ratnaprabha-dvie and Ratikala-devi are famous for their transcendental virtues, beauty, experise and charming sweetness. 137 - 138 Flower Decorations The flower ornaments of the divine couple are 1. flower crown, 2. flowers in the hair, 3. flower earrings, 4. flowers decorating the forehead, 5. flower necklaces, 6. flower armlets, 7. flower sashes, 8. flower braelets, 9. flower anklets, 10. flower bodices and many other kinds of flower ornaments. Just as these ornaments may be fashioned from precious jewels, gold or other materials, in the same way they may be made of flowers. 139 - 140 Crown The divine couple's crowns may be made of rangini flowers, yellow jasmine flowers, navamali flowers, sumali flowers, dhrti gems, rubies, gomeda gems, pearls or splendid moonstones. These may be artistically arranged to construct beautiful crowns. 141 The crowns may be made with seven points and they may also have gold ketaki flowers or various flower buds among their colorful and beautiful ingredients. These crowns enchant the mind of Lord Hari. 142 The flower crowns known as puspapara are the best of all and they are more pleasing than even the best jeweled crowns (ratnapara). Lalita-devi learned how to make these puspapara crowns from Srimati Radharani. 143 These puspapara crowns are made with flowers and flower buds of five different colors arranged in five points.s This crown is especially used to decorate Srimati Radharani. 144 Balapasya A garland of flower buds and similar ingredients closely strung together and placed on the hair is called balapasya. 145 Earrings Skilled craftsmen say there are five kinds of earrings. They are known by the names tadanka, kundala, puspi, karnika and karna-vestana. 146 Tadanka A hollow gold post worn in the ear is called a tadanka. This kind of earring is of two varieties. In the first variety the petal of golden ketaki flower is attached to this earring. In the second kind the petal of some other colorful flower is attached. 147 Kundala When an earring is fashioned from flowers in order to resemble a certain object, the earring is called kundala. There are many different kinds of kundala earrings. The flowers may be arranged to resemble a peacock, shark, lotus, half-moon or many other things. 148 Puspi The puspi earrings is fashioned from four different kinds of flowers placed in a circle with a large gunja berry in the middle. 149 Karnika The karnika earring is fashioned from the whorl of a blue lotus surrounded by yellow flowers. In the middle are a bhrngika flower and pomegranate flower. 150 Karna-vestana When the flower earring is so large it completely covers the ear, the earring is known as karna-vetsana. 151 Decoration for the Forehead. A garland of flowers placed on the upper forehead along the hairline is called lalatika. Such a garland should have flowers of two colors: red in the middle of the garland and the other color flowers on the two sides. 152 Graivekyaka (flower collar) Made of a single kind of flower, a necklace strung four times around the neck is called graiveyaka. 153 Angada (armlet) A flower-armlet (angada) may be fashioned of three kinds of flowers strung one after another to resemble a little flower creeper. 154 Kanci (sash) A sash made of flowers of five different colors, artistically strung together in a gently waving pattern, is called a kanci. 155 Kataka (flower anklets) Anklets made of many different flower buds are called kataka. These are of many different varieties. 156 Mani-bandhani (bracelet) A bracelet made of flowers of four colors, with bunches of flowers hanging down at three places, is called mani-bandhani. 157 Hamsaka (flower shoes) When the decoration of flowers covers the entire top and side parts of the feet and there are bunches of flowers in four places, such a decoration is called hamsaka. 158 Kanculi (flower bodice) A bodice made of flowers of six colors, artistically arranged and perfumed with musk and which begins from the neck, is called kanculi. 159 Chatra (parasol) Made of thin white sticks, decorated with white flowers and with a handle decorated with yellow jasmine flowers, a flower parasol is called a chatra. 160 Sayanam (couch) The couch is fashioned of campaka and malli flowers and decorated with small bells. It has a large cushion of navamali flowers. 161 Ulloca (an awning) An awning is made of a latticework of various colorful flowers, ketaki petals and various leaves. Many malli flowers hang down from this awning. 162 Candratapa (an awning) When many sindhuvara flowers as white as pearls decorate the sides and fresh lotus flowers hang down in the middle, the awning is called candratapa. 163 Vesma (cottage) With reeds as pillars and various colorful flowers as the roof and four walls, a vesma (flower cottage0 is constructed. 164 a Gopi Messengers Vrnda, Vrndarika, Mela and Murali are the most important gopi messengers. The gopi messengers expertly know the geograhy of Vrndavana and they intimately know each grove and garden there. They are also learned in the science of gardening. 164 b These exalted gopi messengers are all filled with great love for Sri Sri Radha and Krsna. The gopi messengers are fair complexioned and they dress in colorful garments. Vrnda-devi is the most important among them. 165 Visakha Visakha-devi, the intimate friend of the divine couple, although she is more exalted than these younger gopis, also takes up the work of carrying messages between Radha and Krsna and she is the most intelligent and expert of all the gopi messengers. Loquacious Visakha is expert at joking with Lord Govinda and she is the perfect counsellor of the divine couple. She is expert at all aspects of amorous diplomacy and she knows all the arts of how to conciliate an angered lover, how to bribe him and how to quarrel with him. 166 Rangavali-devi and other gopis are expert at drawing various designs in tilaka, artistically stringing flower garlands, composing clever verses and acrostics such as sarvatobhadra, conjuring magical illusions by chanting mantras, worshipable the sun god with various paraphernalia, singing in various foreign languages and composing different kinds of poetry. 167 Maidservants who dress Srimati Radharani. Madhavai, Malati, and Candrarekha are the leaders the gopi servants who dress and decorate Srimati Radharani. 168 - 169 The gopi messengers appointed by Vrnda-devi have the flowering trees of Vrndavana under their jurisdiction. Malika-devi isthe leader of these wonderfully blissful gopis. In addition to these two groups of gopi messengers (1. Visakha and 2. the followers of Vrnda-devi), Campakalata-devi is the third of the gopi messengers. 170 Campakalata veils her activities in great secrecy. She is expert at the art of logical persuasion, and she is killed diplomat who knows how to thwart Srimati Radharani's rivals. 171 Campakalata is expert at collecting fruits, flowers, and roots from the forest. Using only the skill of her hands shecan artistically fashion things from clay. 172 Campakalata is an expert cook who knows all the literature describing the six flavors of gourmet cooking. Sheis so expert at making various kinds of candythat she has become famous by the name Mistahasta (sweet hands). 173 There are also eight gopi maidservants expert at cooking various preparations from the milk products Vraja village. Kurangaksi-devi is the leader of these gopi cooks. 174 Activities of the Eight Principal Gopies Of all these gopis who are appointed as protectoresses of the trees, creepers, and bushes of Vrndavana, the leader is Campakalata-devi. 175 Citra Citra-devi is wonderfully expert in all the activities wehavejust described. She is especially expert in the lover's quarrel between Radha and Krsna (the third of the six definitions of the word abhisarana). 176 Citra-devi can read between the lines of books and letters written in many different languages, perceiving the hidden intentions of the author. She is a skilled gourmet and can understand the testes of various foods made with honey, milk, and other ingredients simply by glancing at them. 177 She is expert in playing music on pots filled with varying degrees of water. She is learned in the literature describing astronomy and astrology, and she is well versed in the theoretical and practical activities of protecting domestic animals. 178 She is especially expert at gardenting and she can nicely make various kinds of nectarean beverages. 179 There are also eight other gopi maidservants, headed by Rasalika-devi, who are expert at making various kinds of nectarean beverages. 180 There are other gopis who mostly collect transcendental herbs and medicinal creepers from the forest and do not collect flowers or anything else. Citra-devi is the leader of these gopis. 181 Tungavidya Tungavidya is one of the leaders of the gopis. She is learned in the eighteen branches of knowledge. 182 She has full faith in Krsna. She is very expert at arranging the meeting of the divine couple. She is learned in rasa-sastra (transcendental mellows), niti-sastra(morality), dancing, drama, literature and all other arts and sciences. 183 She is a celebrated music teacher expert at playing the vina and singing in the style known as marga. 184 Eight gopi messengers headed by Manjumedha-devi are especially expect at arranging political alliances (sandhi) the first of diplomatic maneuvers in the art of politics between Radha and Krsna. 185 These gopis are the best of dancers. They are musicians expert at playing the mrdanga and singing in recital halls. 186 These gopis are especially engaged in fetching water from the streams in Vrndavana. Tungavidya is the leader of these gopis. 187 Indulekha Noble Indulekha is learned in the science and mantras of the Naga-sastra, which describes various methods of charming snakes. She is also learned in the Samudraka-sastra, which describes the science of palmistry. 188 She is expert at stringing various kinds of wonderful necklaces, decorating the teeth with red substances, gemology and weaving various kinds of cloth. 189 In her hand she carries the auspicious messages of the divine couple. In this way she creates the good fortune of Radha and Krsna by creating Their mutual love and attraction. 190 The group of gopis headed by Tungabhadra-devi are the friends and neighours of Indulekha. Among these gopis is a group, headed by Palindhika-devi, which acts as messengers for the divine couple. 191 Indulekha-devi is fully aware of the confidential secrets of the divine couple. Some of her friends are engaged in providing ornaments for the divine couple, others provide exquisite garments and others guard the divine couple's treasury. 192 Indulekha-devi is thus the leader of all the gopis engaged in these services in the various parts of Vrndavana. 193 Ranga-devi Ranga-devi is always like a great ocean of coquettish words and gestures. She is very fond of joking with her friend Srimati Radharani in the presence of Lord Krishna. 194 Among the six activities of diplomacy she is especially expert in the fourth: patiently waiting for the enemy to make the next move. She is an expert logician and because of previous austerities she has attained a mantra by which she can attract Lord Krsna. 195 Kalakanti-devi is the leader of the eight most important friends of Ranga-devi. These friends are all expert in the use of perfumes and cosmetics. 196 Ranga-devi's friends are expert at burning aromatic incense, carrying coal during the winter and fanning the divine couple in the summer. 197 Ranga-devi's friends are able to control the lions, deer and other wild animals in the forest. Ranga-devi is the leader of all these gopis. 198 Sudevi Sudevi always remains at the side of her dear friend Srimati Radharani. Sudevi arranges Radharani's hair, decorates Her eyes with mascara and massages Her body. 199 She is expert in training male and female parrots and she is also expert in the pastimes of roosters. She is an expert sailor and she is fully aware of the auspicious and inauspicious omens described in the Sakuna-sastra. 200 She is expert at massaging the body with scented oils, she knows how to start fires and keep them burning and she knows which flowers blossom with the rising of the moon. (Comment on this)
1:36 am	++ 51 Sucaru's wife is Tulavati-devi, the daughter of Sumukha's brother-in-law Gola. Tundu, Kutera, Purata and others are the comtemporary associates of Krsna's parental grandfather. 52 Kila, Antakela, Tilata, Krpita, Purata, Gonda, Kallota, Karanda, Tarisana, Varisana, Viraroha and Vararoha are among the contemporary associates of Krsna's maternal grandfather. 53 The elderly ladies Silabheri, Sikhambara, Bharuni, Bhangur, Bhangi, Bharasakha and Sikha are among the contemporary associates of Krsna's parental grandmother. 54 - 55 Bharunda, Jatila, Bhela, Karala, Karabalika, Gharghara, Mukhara, Ghora, Ghanta, Ghoni, Sughantika, Dhvankarunti, Handi, Tundi, Dingima, Manjuranika, Cakkini, Condika, Cundi, Dindima, Pundavanika, Damani, Damari, Dambi and Danka are among the contemporary associates of Krsna's maternal grandmother. 56 - 58 Mangala, Pingala, Pinga, Mathura, Pitha, Pattisa, Sankara, Sangara, Bhrngaq, Ghrni, Ghatika, Saragha, Pathira, Dandi, Kedara, Saurabheya, Kala, Ankura, Dhurina, Dhurva, Cakranga, Maskara, Utpala, Kambala, Supaksa, Saudha, Harita, Harikesa, Hara and Upananda are among the contemporary associates of Krsna's father, Nanda Maharaja. 59 Having taken a vow of friendship in their youth, Parjanya and Sumukha always remain the best of friends. Nanda Maharaja and many other of the cowherds are descended from their families. 60 - 62 Vatsala, Kusala, Tali, Medura, Masrna, Krpa, Sankini, Bimbini, Mitra, Subhaga, Bhogini, Prabha, Sarika Hingula, Niti, Kapila, Dhamanidhara, Paksati, Pataka, Pundi, Sutunda, Tusti, Anjana, Tarangaksi, Taralika, Subhada, Malika, Angada, Visala, Sallaki, Vena and Vartika are among the contemporary associates of Krsna's mother, Yasoda-devi. 63 Ambika and Kilimba are the two nurses who fed Krsna with their breast milk. Of the two, Ambika, the dear friend of Vraja's queen, is the most important. 64 -65 The Brahmanas Two groups of brahmanas reside in Gokula: those maintained by Nanda Maharaja and those who are priests engaged in the performance of Vedic sacrifices. Among the priests, Vedagarbha, Mahayajva and Bhaguri are prominent. Their respective wives are Samadheni, Mahakavya and Vedika. 66 Sulabha, Gautami, Gargi, Candila, Kubjika, Vamani, Svaha, Sulata, Sandili, Svadha and Bhargavi are the most important of the brahmana ladies respectfully worshiped by the residents of Vraja. 67 - 69 Full of transcendental opulences, Paurnamasi-devi is the incarnation of the Lord's Yogamaya potency. She makes the arrangements of Lord Krsna's pastimes to be properly performed. She is slightly tall in stature and has a fair complexion. Her hair is the color of kasa flowers and she wears red garments. She is greatly respected by Nanda Maharaja and all the other residents of Vrajabhumi. She was the dear student of Devarsi Narada and on his advice she left her favorite son, Sandipani Muni, in Avantipura and came to Gokula, impelled by great love for her worshipable Lord Krsna. 70 Krsna's associates may be divided into two groups: gopis and gopas. The gopis may be divided into three groups: 1. Gopi friends of the same age as Krsna, 2. maidservants and 3. gopi messengers. 71 - 72 Learned scholars have also divided Lord Krsna's associates into the following nine categories: 1. yutha, 2. kula, 3. mandala, 4. varga, 5. gana, 6. samavaya, 7. sancaya, 8. samaja, 9. and samanvaya. 73 - 75 Krsna's Gopi Friends: Of the three kinds of gopi associates of the Lord of the three kinds of gopi associates of the Lord mentioned in text 70, the first group, Krsna's contemporary gopi friends, are the most exalted, the second group, the maidservants are the next most exalted, and the gopi messengers come after them. These three groups correspond to the groups mentioned as samaja, mandala and gana respectively (in texts 71 - 72). The first group, Krsna's contemporary gopi friends, may be further divided into varistha (the most exalted ) and vara (exalted). 76 Varistha (The Most Exalted Gopis) The varistha gopis are more famous than all the others. They are eternally the intimate friends of Sri Sri Radha-Krsna. No one can equal or exceed the love they bear for the divine couple. 77 Of all Krsna's friends, the varistha gopis are the most worshipable. They are decorated with incomparable transcendental qualities, bodily beauty and all other charming opulences. 78 Krsna's Gopi Friends Lalita, Visakha, Citra, Campakamallika, Tungavidya, Indulekha, Rangadevi and Sudevi are the most intimate of Lord Krsna's gopi friends. 79 Lalita Of these eight gopis, the first one, Lalita-devi, is the best. She is a dear friend of the divine couple and she is 27 years old, the eldest of Krsna's gopi friends. 80 Lalita is famous as Srimati Radharani's constant companion and follower. Lalita is contrary and hot-tempered by nature. Her complexion is like the yellow pigment gorocana and her garments are like peacock feathers. 81 Her mother is Saradi-devi and her father is Visoka. Her husband is named Bhairava. He is a close friend of Govardhana-gopa. 82 - 83 Visakha Visakha is the second most important of these eight varistha-gopis. Her attributes, activities and resolve are all muck like those of her friend Lalita. Visakha was born at the exact same moment as her dear friend Srimati Radharani appeared in this world. Visakha's garments are decorated with stars and her complexion is like lightning. Her father is Pavana, the son of the sister of Mukhara-gopi and her mother is Daksina-devi, the daughter of the sister of Jatila. Her husband is Vahika-gopa. 84 Campakalata Campakalata is the third of the varistha-gopis. Her complexion is the color of a blossoming yellow campaka flower and her garments are the color of a blue-jay's feature. She is one day younger than Srimati Radharani. 85 Her husband is Arama, her mother is Vatika-devi and her husband is Candaksa. Her qualities are much like those of Visakha. 86 Citra Citra is the fourth of the varistha gopis. Her fair complexion resembles the color of kunkuma and her garments are the color of crystal. She is 26 days younger than Srimati Radharani. When Lord Madhava is full of blis, she becomes satisfied. 87 Her father is Catura, the paternal uncle of Suryamitra. Her mother is Carcika-devi. Her husband is Pithara. 88 Tungavidya Tungavidya is the fifth of the varistha gopis. Her complexion is the color of kunkuma and the fragrance of her body is like sandalwood mixed with camphor. She is fifteen days younger than Srimati Radharani 89 Tungavidya is hot-tempered and expert at dissimulation. She wears white garments. Her parents are Puskara and Medha-devi and her husband is Balisa. 90 Indulekha Indulekha is the sixth of the varistha gopis. She has a tan complexion and wears garments the color of a pomegranate flower. She is three days younger than Srimati Radharani. 91 Her parents are Sagara and Vela-devi and her husband is Durbala. She is contrary and hot-tempered by nature. 92 Rangadevi Rangadevi is the seventh of the varistha gopis. Her complexion is the color of a lotus filament and her garments are the color of a red rose. She is seven days younger than Srimati Radharani. 93 Her personal qualities are much like those of Campakalata. Her parents are Karuna-devi and Rangasara. 94 Sudevi Sudevi is the eighth of the varistha gopis. She is sweet and charming by nature. She is the sister of Rangadevi. Her husband is Vakreksana, the younger brother of Bhairava. 95 Her marriage with Vakreksana was arranged by his younger brother. Her form and other qualities are so similar to those of her sister Rangadevi that they are often mistaken for one another. 96 - 97 The Vara-Gopis Just as there are eight varistha (most exalted) gopis, the same way there are also eight vara (exalted) gopis. The vara-gopis are all teenage girls. Their names are Kalavati, Subhangada, Hiranyangi, Ratnalekha, Sikhavati, Kandarpa manjari, Phullakalika and Ananga manjari 98 Kalavati's parents are Sindhumati-devi and Kalankura-gopa, the maternal uncle of Arkamitra. 99 Her complexion is the color of yellow sandalwood and she wears garments the color of a parrot. Her husband is Kapota, the youngest brother of Vahika. 100 Subhangada Subhangada is the younger sister of Visakha. She is a very fair complexion and is married to Patatri, the younger brother of Pithara. 101 Hiranyangi Hiranyangi's complexion is the color of gold and she appears to be a temple or palace in which all beauty is conserved. She was born from the womb of Harini-devi. 102 Mahavasu-gopa is pious, famous and devoted to performing Vedic sacrifices. He is decorated with wonderful good qualities and he is the close friend of Arkamitra. 103 Mahavasu-gopa desired to beget a powerful and heroic son and a beautiful daughter. To attain this end the self-controlled Mahavasu engaged Bhaguri Muni in performing a Vedic sacrifice. 104 Certain nectarean foodstuffs appeared from that sacrifice and the delighted Mahavasu gave them to his wife, Sucandra-devi. 105 - 106 As Sucandra-devi was hastily eating the sacred foodstuff on her front porch, she spilled some of it. At that time the doe named Suranga, who was the mother of the doe named Rangini, was wandering in Vrajabhumi. Seeing Sucandra-devi spill some of the foodstuff, the doe Suranga quickly came forward and ate some of it. As a result of eating this sacred foodstuff, both the gopi Sucandra and the doe Suranga became pregnant. 107 Sucandra-devi gave birth to a son whom the gopas called Stokakrsna and the deer gave birth to the girl Hiranyangi in the village of Vraja. 108 Hiranyangi is very dear to Srimati Radharani and Srimati Radharani is very dear to her. Hiranyangi is dressed in beautiful garments that appear like a great multitude of unparalleled blossoming flowers. 109 With great respect the father Mahavasu then promised the exalted Hiranyangi in marriage to an elderly gopa who was completely unfit to become her husband. 110 - 111 Ratnalekha Maharaj Vrsabhanu's maternal cousin Payonidhi had a son but no daughter. His wife Mitra-devi desired to have a daughter also and to achieve this end she faithfully worshiped the sun-god, Vivasvan. By Vivasvan's mercy she gave birth to a daughter who was named Ratnalekha. 112 Ratnalekha's complexion is the red color of the mineral manahsila and her garments appear like a beautiful swarm of bumblebees. She is very dear to Srimati Radharani, the daughter of Maharaja Vrsabhanu. Her mother engages both her and her friend Radharani in the devoted attentive worship of the sun-god. When Ratnalekha sees Lord Madhava, her eyes begin to roll in ferocious anger and she severly rebukes Him. 113 Sikhavati Sikhavati's father is Dhanyadhanya and her mother is Susikha-devi. Sikhavati's complexion is the color of a karnikara flower. She is the younger sister of Kundalatika. 114 She is like sweetness and charm personified. Her garments are the spotted color of an old francoline partridge. She is married to Garjara-gopa, who is also known as Garuda-gopa. 115 - 116 Kandarpa-manjari Kandarpa-manjari's father is Puspakara and her mother is Kuruvinda-devi. Kandarpa-manjari's father did not give her marriage to anyone, for he considered in his heart that Lord Hari is the only suitable husband for his daughter. Kandarpa-manjari's complexion is the color of a kinkirata bird and her garments are decorated with many different colors. 117 Phullakalika Phullakalika's father is Srimalla and her mother is Kamalini. Phullakalika's complexion is dark like a blue lotus flower and her garments are like a rainbow. 118 Her forehead is naturally marked with yellow tilaka lines. Her husband, Vidura has a loud voice and is able to call the buffaloes from a great distance. 119 Ananga-manjari Ananga-manjari is exquistely beautiful and therefore it is very appropriate that she is named after Ananga (cupid). Her complexion is the color of a springtime ketaki flower and her garments are the color of a blue lotus. 120 Her proud husband Durmada is also her sister's brother-in-law. She is especially dear to Lalita and Visakha. (Comment on this)
1:34 am	SRI SRI RADHA-KRSNA-GANODDESA-DIPIKA by Srila Rupa Goswami INTRODUCTION 1 I offer my respectful obeisances to the lotus feet of my spiritual master. I offer my respectful obeisances to Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, who appeared in this world with Nityananda Prabhu and is surrounded by His devotees. 2 I offer my respectful obeisances to the two lotus feet Srimati Radharani. I offer my respectful obeisances Lord Nandanandana, who is surrounded by the gopis and enchants the minds of the residents of Vrndavana. 3 The celebrated personal associates of the King and Queen of Vrndavana are briefly but truthfully described with great delight in both Vedic literatures and oral tradition. This book will also describe them. 4 - 5 These associates of the Lord are described by the residents of Mathura-mandala, by the various books written by devotees , various Vedic literatures such as the Puranas and Agamas and by the great devotees and saintly persons. For the satisfaction of my dear friends, these associates of the Lord will now be briefly describing in writing, following the previous authorities in the path of ecstatic love of God. 6 The associates of Krsna who reside in Vrajabhumi may be divided into three groups: 1. protectors of domestic animals, 2. brahmanas, 3. others. 7 The Protectors of Domestic Animals These are descendants of the Yadu dynasty and they may be divided into three groups: 1. vaisyas, 2. abhiras, 3. gurjaras. 8 The Vaisyas For the most part the most important vaisyas earn their livelihood by protecting cows. Some of the vaisyas are born from lower-caste mothers and they are known as abhiras. 9 The Abhiras The abhiras are those who have vaisya fathers and sudra mothers. A little inferior to the vaisyas, who are engaged in cow protection, the abhiras earn their livelihood by protecting buffalo. They are known by various names, such as ghosa. 10 The Garjaras A little inferior to the abhiras, the garjaras earn their livelihood by protecting goats and similar animals. Their bodily features are a little chubby and they reside on the outskirts of Vraja. 11 The Brahmanas Learned in all the Vedas, the brahmanas engage in performing sacrifices, worshiping the Deity and other brahminical occupations. 12 The Bahisthas The bahisthas earn their livelihood by engaging in various trades and crafts. In this way we have described five kinds of associates (vaisyas, abhiras, garjaras, brahmanas and bahisthas) of Lord Hari in Vrajabhumi. 13 Lord Krsna's associates may also be divided into the following eight groups: 1. worshipable superiors, 2. relatives who are on the same level (such as brothers and sisters) 3. gopi messengers, 4. servants, 5. craftsmen, 6. maidservants, 7. contemporary cowherd friends and 8. dear gopi friends. Included among the worshipable superiors are the brothers and similar relatives of Nanda Maharaja, Nanda's contemporary friends, servants, other associates and the elderly gopis. Krsna is always respectful to these superiors. 14 1. Worshipable Superiors The worshipable superiors include Krnsa's grandfather, other elderly relatives and also the community of brahmanas. 15 - 16 Krsna's fair-complexion, white-haired and white-attired grandfather is named Parjanya Maharaja, because he is like a great cloud (parjanya) showering the nectar of auspiciousness. He is the best of all the residents of Vraja. Desiring a worthy descendant, he followed the advice of Devarsi Narada and engaged in the worship of Lord Narayana, the husband of Laksmi. As he was worshiping Narayana at Nandisvara-pura, a pleasant voice spoke the following words from the sky. 17 - 18 " Because of your pious austerities you will obtain five sons. Of these sons the middle one, named Nanda, will be the best. Nanda's glorious son will delight the residents of Vraja. He will defeat all oppositions. Both the demigods and demons will worship Him, touching the jewels of their crowns to His lotus feet." 19 Hearing this, Parjanya Maharaja became happy and decided to reside at the place. He lived there until he saw the Kesi demon arrive and at that time he became frightened and fled with all his associates to Mahavana. 20 Krsna's grandmother Variyasi is respected in the land of Vraja. She is short in stature and her complexion is the colour of a kusumbha flower. She is attired in green garments and her hair is the color of milk. 21 Parjanya Maharaja's brothers are named Urjanya and Rajanya and his sister is an expert dancer named Suverjana. Her husband is named Gunavira and they live in the town named Surya-kunja. 22 - 23 Krsna's father is Nanda Maharaja. Nanda delights the residents of Vraja and he is worshiped by all the worlds. He has a protuberant belly, his complexion is the colour of sandalwood, he is tall in stature and his garments are the colour of a bandhujiva flower. His beard is a mixture of black and white hairs, like rice and toasted sesame seeds mixed together. 24 Nanda is the king of the cowherd men, the younger brother of Upananda and the intimate friend of Maharaja Vasudeva. Nanda and his wife Yasoda are the king and queen of Vrajabhumi and the parents of Lord Krsna. 25 Because he possesses the splendor (deva) of great wealth (vasu), Nanda Maharaja is also known as Vasudeva. He is also famous by the name Anakadundubhi and it is known that in his previous birth he was named Drona. 26 These names of Maharaja Nanda are described in the Mathura-mahima section of the Garuda Purana. Nanda's most intimate friend is named Maharaja Vrsabhanu. 27 Krnsa's mother is named Yasoda because she bestows (da) fame (yasah) on the cowherd residents of Vraja. She is like the personification of parental love for Krnsa. Her complexion is dark and her garments are like a rainbow. 28 Mother Yasoda's body is of a medium size, neither large nor small. She has long black hair. Her closest friends are Aindavi and Kirtida. 29 Yasoda is the wife of Nanda, the king of Gokula. She is the queen of the cowherd men in Vraja, the friend of Devaki and the mother of Lord Krsna. 30 The friendship of Yasoda is described in the following statement of the Adi Purana: " The wife of Maharaja Nanda was known by two names, Yasoda and Devaki. Partly because they share the same name (Devaki) the wife of Maharaja Nanda and the wife of Maharaja Vasudeva were great friends." 31 Lord Balarama's mother is named Rohini, because she is filled with a constantly rising (arohini) flood of transcendental bliss. Although she dearly loves her son Balarama, she loves Krsna millions of times more. 32 Nanda Maharaja's elder brothers are Upananda and Abhinanda and his younger brothers are Sannanda and Nandana. These are the names of Lord Krsna's parental uncles. 33 Upananda's complexion is pink. He has a long beard and wears green garments. Tungi-devi is his dear wife. Both her complexion and garments are the colour of a cataka bird. 34 Abhinanda wears dark garments and his long beautiful beard is like a great conchshell. Pivari-devi is his wife. She wears blue garments and her complexion is pink. 35 Sannanda is also known as Sunanda. His complexion is white and he wears dark-colored clothing. He has two or three white hairs and he is very dear to Lord Kesava. 36 Kuvalaya-devi is Sannanda's wife. Her complexion is the colour of a blue lotus flower and she wears red garments. Nandana wears garments the color of a candata flower and his complexion is like the color of a peacock. 37 Nandana lives in the same house with his father, Parjanya Maharaja. He is full of love for his yound nephew Krsna. Atulya-devi is Nandana's wife. Her complexion is like lightning and her garments resemble a dark cloud. 38 Krsna's father has two sisters, Sananda-devi and Nandini-devi. They both dress in garments of many different colors. They have beautiful teeth and their complexions are the color of white foam. Sananda-devi's husband is Mahanila and Nandini's husband is Sunila. 39 - 40 Kandava and Dandava are the two sons of Upananda. Their faces are as beautiful as lotus flowers and they become especially happy in the association of their friend Subala. Catu and Batuka are Nanda Maharaja's two ksatriya cousins born in Vasudeva Maharaja's dynasty. Catu's wife is Dadhisara and Batuka's wife is Havihsara. 41 Krsna's energetic and enthusiastic maternal grandfather is named Sumukha. His long beard is like a great conchshell and his complexion is the color of a ripe jambu fruit. 42 Queen Patala-devi is Krsna's maternal grandmother and she is very famous in Vrajabhumi. Her hair is the white color of yogurt, her complexion is the pink color of a patala flower and her garments are green. 43 Patala-devi's dear friend is named Mukhara-gopi. Out of intense affection for her friend, Mukhara used to feed the infant Yasoda with her own breast milk. 44 - 45 Carumukha is Sumukha's younger brother. His complexion is the color of black eye-cosmetics and his wife Balaka-gopi was raised by her stepparents. Gola is the brother of Patala-devi, Krsna's maternal grandmother. His garments are the color of smoke. His brother-in-law, Sumukha, used to make fun of him and laugh and because of this Gola was very angry with him. Because he had worshiped Durvasa Muni in his previous birth, Gola was allowed to take birth in Vrajabhumi in the family of Ujjvala. 46 Jatila-devi is Gola's wife. She has a large belly and her complexion is the color of a cow. Her sons Yasodhara, Yasodeva and Sudeva head the group of Krsna's maternal uncles. 47 Krsna's maternal uncles have complexions like the color of a dark atasi flower and they dress in white garments. Their wives have complexions like karkati flowers and they dress in smoke-colored garments. 48 Rema-devi, Roma-devi and Surema-devi are the daughters of Krsna's parental uncle Pavana. Yasodevi and Yasasvini are the sisters of Krsna's mother Yasoda. Yasasvini's husband is named Malla. 49 Yasodevi is elder. Her complexion is dark and she is also known by the name Dadhisara. Yasasvini is younger. Her complexion is fair and she is also known by the name Havihsara. Both dress in vermillion-colored garments. 50 Yasoda's sisters married the two ksatriyas Catu and Batuka (see text 40). Yasoda's uncle Carumukha has one son who is named Sucaru. (Comment on this)
1:32 am	Sri Prema-bhakti-candrika by Srila Narottama dasa Thakura Table of Contents * Song 1 sri guru carana padma, kebala bhakati sadma * Song 2 anya abhilasa chadi, jnana karma parihari * Song 3 tumi ta dayara sindhu, adhama janera bandhu * Song 4 ana katha ana byatha, nahi jena jai tatha * Song 5 ragera bhajana patha, kahi ebe abhimata * Song 6 jugala carana prati, parama ananda tati * Song 7 Radha krsna karon dhyana, swapane na bala * Song 8 bacanera agocara, brndabana dhama bara * Song 9 ana katha na suniba, ana katha na baliba Introduction 1 om ajnana-timirandhasya jnananjana-salakaya caksur unmilitam yena tasmai sri-gurava namah I was born in the darkest of ignorance, and my spiritual master opened my eyes with the torch of knowledge. I offer my respectful obeisances unto him.* 2 sri-caitanya-mano bhistam sthapitam yena bhutale svayam rupah kada mahyam dadati sva-padantikam When will Srila Rupa Gosvami Prabhupada, who has established within this material world the mission to fulfil the desire of Lord Caitanya, give me shelter under his lotus feet.* 3 akhila-rasamrta-murtih prasrmara-ruci-ruddha-taraka-palih kalita-syama-lalito radha-preyan vidhur jayati Let Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, be glorified! By virtue of His expanding attractive features, He subjugated the gopis named Taraka and Pali and absorbed Syama and Lalita. He is the most attractive lover of Srimati Radharani and is the reservoir of pleasure for all devotional mellows.* Song 1 sri-guru-carana-padma, kebala-bhakati-sadma bando mui sabadhana mate jahara prasade bhai, ei bhava toriy a jai krsna-prapti hoy jaha hate To the lotus feet of my spiritual master, which are the abode of pure devotional service, I who am very fallen bow down with great care and attention in my heart. O brother, crossing the realm of repeated birth and death by his mercy, we will attain Krsna. 2 guru-mukha-padma-bakya, cittete koriba aikya, ar na koriho mane asa sri-guru-carane rati, ei sei uttam-gati je prasade pure sarba asa I will make the words from my spiritual master's lotus mouth one with my heart. I do not want the desire for any other thing to stay in my heart. Love for the spiritual master's lotus feet is the highest goal. By his mercy all desires are fulfilled. 3 cakhu-dan dilo jei, janme janme prabhu sei dibya-jnan hrde prokasito prema-bhakti jaha hoite, abidya binasa jate bede gay jahara carito He who gave me eyes to see is my lord, birth after birth. He made divine knowledge shine in my heart. From him has come prema-bhakti, which destroys ignorance. The Vedic scriptures sing of his character. 4 sri-guru karuna-sindhu, adhama janara bandhu lokanath lokera jibana ha ha prabhu koro doya, deho mora pada-chaya ebe jasa ghusuk tribhuvana O spiritual master, O ocean of mercy, O friend of the fallen, O Lokanatha, O life of the world, O master, be merciful to me. Give me the shade of your feet. May your glories be proclaimed in the three worlds. 5 baisnaba-carana-renu bhusana kariya tanu jaha haite anubhaba haya marjana haya bhajana sadhu-sange anuksana ajnana-abidya-parajaya By making the dust of the Vaisnavas' feet the ornament of my body, ecstatic love comes. Washing the Vaisnavas' lotus feet is my method of worship. By always associating with the Vaisnavas, I shall overcome the darkness of ignorance. 6 jaya sanatana rupa prema-bhakti-rasa-kupa jugala-ujjwala-rasa-tanu janhara prasade loka pasarila saba soka parakatala kalpa-taru janu O Srila Sanatana Gosvami and Srila Rupa Gosvami, who are two deep wells of the nectar of pure love, two personifications of the splendid nectar of the Divine Couple, and two desire trees by whose mercy the entire world is free from suffering, all glories to you! 7 prema-bhakti-riti jata nija-granthe su-byakata kariyachena dui mahasaya jahara srabana haite parananda haya cite jugala-madhura-rasasraya In your books you two great souls clearly described prema-bhakti. You are reservoirs of the sweet nectar of the Divine Couple. Hearing about you brings bliss to the heart. 8 jugala-kisora-prema jini' laksa bana hema hena dhana prakasila janra jaya rupa sanatana deha' more sei dhana sei ratana mora gela hara You are fabulously wealthy, possessing ecstatic love for the youthful Divine Couple, a love more precious than gold purified in ten thousand flames. O Rupa and Sanatana Gosvami, all glories to you! I beg you, please give me in charity some of these jewel necklaces. 9 bhagabata-sastra-marma naba-bidha bhakti-dharma sadai kariba su-sebana anya-devasraya nai tomare kahinu bhai ei bhakti parama-bhajana I shall eternally engage in the nine-fold process of devotional service, which is the essential message of Srimad-Bhagavatam, and I shall not worship the demigods. O brother, I say to you: Devotional service is the most exalted kind of worship. 10 sadhu-sastra-guru-bakya cittete kariya aikya satata bhasiba prema-majhe karmi jnani bhakti-hina ihare karibe bhina narottama ei tattwa gaje Making the words of the guru, sadhus and sastras one with my heart, I constantly float and swim in the ocean of pure love. I am different from the karmis and jnanis, who have no devotion for Krsna. Narottama speaks the truth. Song 2 Invocation srimad-rupa-gosvami-prabhupadenoktam anyabhilasita-sunyam jnana-karmady-anavrtam anukuleyna krsnanu- silanam bhaktir uttama Srila Rupa Gosvami Prabhupada has said (Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu 1.1.11) "Uttama bhakti, or unalloyed devotion unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Krsna, involves the rendering of devotional service in a way that is favourable to the Lord. This devotional service should be free from any extraneous motive and devoid of fruitive karma, impersonal jnana and all other selfish desires."* 1 anya-abhilasa chadi jnana karma parihari kaya mane kariba bhajana sadhu-sange krsna-seba na pujiba devi-deva ei bhakti parama-karana Rejecting all other desires, and abandoning philosophical speculation and fruitive work, in the company of the devotees I will worship and serve Lord Krsna with my body and mind. I will not worship the demigods and demigoddesses. Devotional service is the reason for my life. 2 maha janera jei patha tate habe anurata purbapara kariya bicara sadhana-smarana-lila ihate na kara hela kaya mane kariya susara Devotedly follow the path of the great devotees in the past. Properly using your body and mind, don't neglect either the regulative devotional practices or the remembrance of the Lord's pastimes. 3 asat-sanga sada tyaga chada anya gita-raga karmi jnani parihari dure kebala bhakata-sanga prema-katha-rasa-ranga lila-katha braja-rasa-pure Always reject the company of the impious. Give up attraction to non-devotional songs. Leave the karmis and jnanis far away. Only associate with the devotees. Take pleasure in hearing the nectar descriptions of pure love for Krsna. Become flooded by the nectar of the narrations of the Lord's pastimes in Vraja. 4 jogi nyasi karmi jnani anya-debata-pu jaka dhyani iha-loke dure parihari karma dharma duhkha soka jeba thake anya joga chadi bhaja giribara-dhari Putting the yogis, svamis, karmis, jnanis, demigod-worshippers, and meditators far away, and rejecting the torments that are fruitive work, ordinary religion, and the other yogas, worship Lord Giridhari. 5 tirtha-jatra parisrama kebala manera bhrama sarba-siddhi gobinda-carana drdha-biswasa hrde dhari mada-matsar ja parihari sada kara ananya bhajana The struggle to travel to various holy pilgrimage places is simply the mind's mistake, because to make spiritual advancement all one actually needs is the lotus feet of Lord Govinda. Abandoning pride and envy, and with firm faith in your heart, always worship Lord Govinda without deviation. 6 krsna-bhakta sanga kari krsna-bhakta anga heri sraddhanbita srabana-kirtana arcana bandana dhyana naba-bhakti maha-jnana ei bhakti parama-karana See the devotees of Lord Krsna, associate with the devotees of Lord Krsna. Faithfully engage in the nine-fold process of devotional service, which includes hearing about the Lord, chanting His glories, worshipping Him, offering obeisances to Him, and remembering Him. Following these activities enlightens the devotees with spiritual knowledge. 7 hrsike gobinda-seba na pujiba devi-deva ei ta ananya-bhakti-katha ara jata upalambha bisesa sakali dambha dekhite lagaye mane byatha I shall use these senses to serve Lord Govinda, and I shall decline to worship the various demigods and demigoddesses. I shall only speak about pure devotional service. The numberless different philosophies and conceptions of life are all products of the conditioned soul's pride. Trying to understand them brings no real benefit but only a pain within the mind. 8 dehe baise ripu-gana jateka indriya-gana keha kara badhya nahi haya sunile na suna kana janile na jane prana drdhaite na pare niscaya The insubordinate senses are like enemies that live within the body. Tell the ear to hear and it may rebel, refusing to hear. Tell the mind to understand a particular point, or become firm in a certain way, and it may very well disobey. 9 kama krodha moha lobha mada matsar ja dambha-saha sthane sthane ni jukta kariba ananda kari hrdaya ripu kari parajaya anayase gobinda bhajiba I shall fight with lust, anger, bewilderment, greed, madness, envy and pride. Defeating them, I will become blissful at heart, and I will easily become able to worship Lord Govinda. 10 kama krsna-karmarpane krodha bhakta-dwesis-jane lobha sadhu-sange hari-katha moha ista-lablha-bine mada krsna-guna-gane nijukta kariba jatha tatha Lust I will engage in offering the fruits of my work to Lord Krsna. Anger I will direct towards the enemies of the devotees. Greed I will engage by being greedy to hear the topics of Lord Hari in the association of the saintly devotees. Bewilderment will be manifested because I cannot immediately attain my worshipable Lord. Madness will be there when I madly glorify the transcendental attributes of Lord Krsna. In this way I will engage each of these in the service of Lord Krsna. 11 anyatha swatanta kama anrthadi jara dhama bhakti-patha sada deya bhanga kiba ba karite pare kama-krodha sadhakere jadi haya sadhu-janara sanga If lust is not controlled, then it becomes the breeding ground for a host of vices and checks one's advancement on the path of devotional service. However, if one stays in the association of the saintly devotees, then that association will carry him beyond the influence of lust, anger, and their friends. 12 krodha ba na kare kiba krodha-tyaga sada diba lobha moha ei ta kathana chaya ripu sada hina kariba manera adhina krsnacandra kariya smarana I shall not become angry. I shall renounce anger. I shall become free from my six enemies, such as greed and bewilderment. I shall control my mind, and always remember Lord Krsnacandra. 13 apani palabe saba suniya gobinda raba simha-raba jena kari-gana sakala vipatti jabe mahananda sukha pabe jara haya ekanta bhajana When lust and his friends hear the word "Govinda" they immediately begin to flee, as a herd of elephants flees when it hears a lion's roar. If one engages in single-pointed devotional service to Lord Krsna, then the worshipper attains transcendental bliss, and all kinds of calamities flee from him. 14 na kariba asat-cesta labha puja pratistha sada cinta gobinda-carana sakala santapa jabe parananda sukha pabe prema-bhakti parama-karana Don't sin. Take no interest in profit, adoration, and distinction. Instead meditate on the lotus feet of Lord Govinda. In this way all sufferings will go far away and transcendental bliss and pure love for Lord Krsna will spontaneously come. 15 asat-sanga kutinati chada anya paripati anya debe na hariha rati apana apana sthane piriti sabai tane bhakti-pathe padaye bigati Give up the association of the impious non-devotees. Give up the tendency to find fault in others. Don't follow any spiritual path other than devotional service. Don't worship the demigods. If one takes to the worship of the demigods, he becomes deviated from the path of devotional service. 16 apana bhajana-pantha taha habe anurata ista-deva-sthane-lila-gane naisthika bhajana ei tomare kahila bhai hanuman tahate pramana O brother, please become attached to your worshipable Lord alone. Serve Him without deviation and sing the glories of His pastimes. I will now quote the words of Hanuman, who demonstrates this exclusive devotion to one's worshipable Deity. Hanuman said: 17 srinathe janaki-nathe abhedah paramatmani tathapi mama sarvasvam ramah kamala-locanah Although He is not different from Lord Narayana, lotus-eyed Lord Rama alone is the be-all and end-all of my life. 18 devaloka pitrloka paya tara maha-sukha sadhu sadhu bale anuksana jugala bhajaye jara premanande bhase tara tandera nichani tri-bhubana If one attains the planets of the demigods or Pitas and enjoys celestial happiness there, then I congratulate him, saying: well done, well done. However, I myself would never strive to attain such a thing. For myself I am content simply to worship the Divine Couple and swim and float in the bliss of pure love for Them. This pure love is the most valuable object in the three worlds. 19 prthak ayasa-joge duhkamaya-bisaya-bhoge braje basa gobinda-sebana krsna-katha krsna-nama satya-satya rasa-dhama braja-jane-sange anuksana Although I have taken great trouble to try to enjoy the miserable sense-gratification available in this world, I shall now give it up. I shall now reside in Vraja, serve Lord Govinda, hear and chant the topics of Lord Krsna, chant the holy names of Lord Krsna, and at every moment relish the transcendental mellows of devotional service in the association of the residents of Vraja. 20 sada seba-abhilasa manete kari biswasa sada-kala haiya nirbhaya narottama dasa bole padinu asat-bhole paritrana kara mahasaya I shall always aspire to serve the Lord, and great faith in the Lord will become manifested in my mind. In this way I shall remain always fearless in all situations. Narottama dasa says: Somehow or other I have accepted the role of a non-devotee. O my master, O great soul, please deliver me. Song 3 1 tumi ta dayara sindhu adhama-janera bandhu more prabhu kara abadhana padinu asat-bhole kama-timingile gile ohe natha kara paritrana O Lord, You are an ocean of mercy. You are the friend of the fallen souls. Please notice me. I have become like a non devotee, swallowed by the timingila fish of lust. O Lord, please protect me. 2 javat janama mora aparadhe hainu bhora niskapate na bhajinu toma tathapi ha tumi gat na chadiha prana-pati mora sama nahika adhama In every birth I repeatedly offended You. In every birth I failed to worship You sincerely. No one is as fallen as I. Nevertheless, You are the only goal of my life. O Lord of my life, please do not abandon me. 3 patita-pabana nama ghosana tomara syama upekhile nahi mora gati jadi hana aparadhi tathapiha tumi gati satya satya jena satyira pati O Lord, You are known as Patita-pavana, the deliverer of the fallen, and You are also known as Syamasundara. Please do not ignore my appeal. Even if I am an offender, I think that You are the real goal of life. That is the truth. 4 tumi ta parama deba nahi more upekhiba suna suna pranera iswara jadi karon aparaadha tathapiha tumi natha seba diya kara anucara O Supreme Personality of Godhead, please do not neglect me. O master of my life, please hear my words. Even if I have committed offenses to You, I always think of You as my master. Please allow me to serve You as Your associate and follower. 5 kame mora hata cita nahi jane ni ja hita manera na ghuce durbasana more natha angikuru tumi bancha-kalpa-taru karuna dekhuka sarba-jana Lust has destroyed my mind. I do not know what is actually beneficial for me. O Lord, You glance mercifully on all living entities and You are like a desire tree fulfilling the desires of everyone. Please accept me as Your servant. 6 mo-sama patita nai tribhuvane dekha cai narottama-pavana nama dhara ghusuka samsare nama patita-uddhara syama nija-dasa kara giridhara O Lord, You will not see anyone in these three planetary systems who is as fallen as I. O Lord, please accept the name "Narottama-pavana" (the deliverer of Narottama), and let that name be broadcast throughout the material world. O Lord Syamasundara, O lifter of Govardhana Hill, O deliverer of the fallen, please accept me as Your servant. 7 narottama bada duhkhi natha more kara sukhi tomara bhajana sankirtane antaraya nahi jaya ei sei parama bhaya nivedana kari anuksana Narottama dasa is very unhappy. O Lord please engage him in Your sankirtana movement and thus make him happy. O Lord, I am very afraid that I will not be able to overcome the many obstacles that stop every me from advancing in devotional service. O Lord, at every moment I beg You to remove all those obstacles. Song 4 1 ana katha ana byatha nahi jena jai tatha tomara carana smrti-majhe abirata abhikala tuya guna kala-kala gai jena satera samaje O Lord, I do not perform the painful activity of talking about anything other than You, but instead I only talk and think about Your lotus feet. O Lord, I constantly and without deviation glorify Your transcendental attributes in the assembly of devotees. 2 anya-brata anya-dana nahi karon bastu-jnana anya-seba any-deba-puja ha ha krsna bali bali bedara ananda kari mane ara nahe jena duja I shall not perform any vows not related to You. I shall not give in charity except as a service to You. I shall not acquire knowledge except to serve You. I shall not worship the demigods. I shall not serve anyone except You. I shall blissfully wander about repeatedly calling out: "O Krsna! O Krsna!" No one but You will stay in my mind. 3 jibane marane gati radha-krsna prana-rati donhara piriti-rasa-sukhe jugala bhajaye janra premanande bhase tanra ei katha rahu mora buke During the life of this body and after its death, Sri Sri Radha-Krsna will always remain my goal, and the two master's of my life's breath. I worship the Divine Couple and I swim and float in the nectarean ocean of love for Them. I pray that the description of Their forms, qualities, and pastimes may always remain within my heart. 4 jugala-carana-seba ei dana mora diba jugalete manera piriti jugala-kisora-rupa kama-rati guna-bhupa mane bahu o lila-piriti Please give me the service of the lotus feet of the Divine Couple. Please give this charity to me. My mind is filled with love for the Divine Couple, whose youthful forms are like the beautiful forms of King Kamadeva and his queen Rati. 5 dasanete trna kari ha ha kisora-kisori caranabje nibedana kari braja-raja-suta syama brsabhanu-suta nama sri-radhika-nama manohari I place a straw between my teeth, and place the following appeal before the lotus feet of the Divine Couple: O Sri Sri Kisora-Kisori, O Lord Syamasundara, O prince of Vraja, O beautiful girl name Sri Radhika, O daughter of Maharaja Vrsabhanu..... 6 kanaka-ketaki rati syama marakata taya kandarpa-darapa karu cura nata-bara-siromani natinira sikharini dunhu-gune dunhun-mana jhura ....O Srimati Radharani, as beautiful as a golden ketaki flower. O Lord Syamasundara, as splendid as a blue sapphire, O Lords whose transcendental glory crushes Kamadeva's pride into fine powder, O two crest-jewels of all expert dancers, please allow my mind to remain rapt in thinking of Your transcendental qualities. 7 abharana manimaya prati ange abhinaya tachu paye narottama kahe diba nisi guna gana parama ananda pana mane ei abhilasa haya O Lords whose limbs are decorated with many jewel ornaments, Narottama dasa approaches Your lotus feet and says: My Lords, I wish that I may attain transcendental bliss by singing the glories of Your transcendental qualities both day and night. That is my mind's desire. Song 5 1 ragera bhajana-patha kahi ebe abhimata loka-beda-sara ei bani sakhira anuga hana braje siddha-deha pana ei bhabe judabe parani I shall now describe the path of spontaneous love for Krsna, which is glorified by the exalted devotees and the Vedic literatures. By traversing this path of spontaneous love one becomes a follower of the gopis and attains the perfect spiritual body of a liberated soul. 2-3 sri-radhikara sakhi jata taha ba kahiba kata mukhya sakhi kariye ganana lalita bisakha tatha sucitra campakalata rangadevi sudevi kathana tungabidya indurekha ei asta-sakhi lekha ei kahi narma -sakhi gana ihon seba-shacari priya-prestha nama dhari prema-seba kare anuksana I shall now describe the most important of Srimati Radharani's gopi-friends. Lalita, Visakha, Sucitra, Campakalata, Rangadevi, Sudevi, Tungavidya, and Indulekha, are the eight most important gopi friends of Srimati Radharani. Her other gopi-friends are divided into groups: the narma-sakhis, priya-sakhis, and prestha-sakhis. All these gopis constantly render loving service to Srimati Radharani. 4 sri rupa-manjari ara sri-rati-manjari sara labanga-manjari manjunali sri-rasa-manjari-sange kasturika-adi range prema-seba kare kutuhali Sri Rupa-manjari, Sri Rati-manjari, Lavanga-manjari, Manjunali, and Sri Rasa-manjari eagerly and lovingly serve Srimati Radharani, supplying her musk and various other articles. 5 ei-sabara anuga hana prema-seba niba cana ingite bhujiba saba kaje rupa guna dagamagi sada haba anuragi basati kariba sakhi majhe I am the follower of all these gopis. I shall serve them with great love. I will completely understand their orders, even when couched in casual hints or gestures. I shall become immersed in wonder at their transcendental virtues and beauty, and I shall dearly love them. I shall always remain in their company. 6 brdabane du jana cari-dike cakhi-gana samayera seba rasa-sukhe sakhira ingita habe camara dhulaba tabe tambula jogaba canda-mukhe Immersed in the happiness of serving the Divine Couple surrounded by Their gopi-friends in Vrndavana, I will understand the gopis' hints, and, taking up the camara wish I will fan the Divine Couple, and after that I will place betel nuts in Their moonlike mouths. 7 jugala-carana sebi nirantara ei bhabi anurage thakiba sadaya sadhane bhabiba jaha siddha-dehe paba taha raga pathera ei sei upaya Someday I will constantly serve the lotus feet of the Divine Couple with great love. At present I will follow the rules of sadhana-bhakti until I attain a perfected spiritual body and am able to love the Divine Couple spontaneously. 8 sadhane je dhana cai siddha-dehe taha pai pakwa pakwa matra sei bicara pakile sei prema-bhakti apakwe sadhana khyati bhakati-laksana-anusara That treasure of pure love of God for which I hanker while I follow the regulative practices of sadhana-bhakti, I will attain when I have the spiritual body of a liberated soul. Actually sadhana-bhakti and prema-bhakti are the same devotional service. Sadhana-bhakti is the stage where love for Krsna has not fully ripened yet, and prema-bhakti is the same devotion where love for Krsna has reached the mature, ripened stage. That is the description of devotional service. 9 narottama dasa kahe ei jena mora haye braja-pure anurage basa sakhi-gana-gananate amare ganibe tate tabahun puriba abhilasa Narottama dasa says: I hope that I may attain the stage of spontaneous love for the Divine Couple in the town of Vraja. I hope that I will be counted among the gopi-friends of the Divine Couple. O Divine Couple,, in this way I will be able to serve You and satisfy all Your desires. 10 tatha hi-- sakhinam sangini-rupam atmanam vasana-mayim ajna-seva-param tat-tat- krpalankara-bhusitam The stage of prema-bhakti is described in the following statements of Vaisnava literature: "One should meditate on oneself as being the maidservant of the gopis, and in this way one will attain their mercy." 11 krsnam smaran janam casya prestham nija-samhitam tat-tat-katha-ratas casau kuryad vasam vraje sada "The devotee should always think of Krsna within himself, and one should choose a very dear devotee who is a servitor of Krsna in Vrndavana. One should constantly engage in topics about that servitor and his loving relationship to Krsna, and one should live in Vrndavana. However, if one is physically unable to go to Vrndavana, he should mentally live there."* Song 6 1 jugala-carana-prati parama-ananda tati rati-prema hau para-bandhe krsna-nama-radha-nama upasana rasa-dhama carane padiye paranande Love for the lotus feet of the Divine Couple is the resting place of transcendental bliss. Radha and Krsna's holy names are the reservoir of transcendental sweetness. I happily fall down to offer my respectful obeisances to Radha and Krsna's lotus feet. 2 manera smarana prana madhura madhura nama bilasa jugala smrti-sara sadhya sadhana ei ara nai iha bai ei tattwa sarba-tattwa-sara The Divine Couple's sweet, sweet holy name is life of the mind's memory. Their pastimes are the best remembering. Remembering Them is both the goal and the way to attain it. That is the truth of all truths. This book is not the only place that it is said. 3 jalada-sundara-kanti madhura madhura bhati baidagadhi-abadhi subesa su-pita-basana-dhara abharana mani-bara mayura-candrika karu kesa Sri Krsna is splendid like a monsoon cloud, very sweet and charming, expert, gracefully dressed in yellow garments, decorated with jewel ornament, and crowned with a peacock feather placed in His hair. 4 mrgmada su-candana kunkumadi bilepana mugdha-kari murati tri-bhanga nabina-kusumabali sri-ange sobhaye bhali madhu-lobhe phire matta bhrnga He is decorated with musk, sandal paste, kunkuma, and other fragrances. His three-fold bending form is sweet and charming. His transcendental body is decorated with garlands of flowers so fresh they draw swarms of maddened bumblebees eager for honey. 5 isat madhura-smita baidagadhi-lilamrta lubadhala braja-badhu-brnda carana-kamala-para manimaya su-manjira nakha-mani jini bala-candra His gentle smile is sweet. He is expert at tasting the nectar of transcendental pastimes. He is surrounded by the amorous girls of Vraja. His lotus feet are decorated with jewel anklets. His toenails eclipse the glory of the crescent moon. 6 nupura-marala-dhwani kula-badhu-maralini suniya rahite nare ghare hrdaye barhaye rati jena mile pati sati kulera dharama jara dure When they hear the warbling of the male swan that is Krsna's anklets, the female swan gopis can no longer remain peacefully in their homes. Love for Him growing in their hearts, they run, leaving their household duties far behind, to meet Him, their lover. 7 krsna-mukha-dwija-raje sarala-bamsi-biraje jara dhwani bhubana mataya srabane patha diya hrdaye prabesa hana prana adi akarsi anaya The music of the straight flute placed to Krsna's lips enchants the world. Entering first the ear and then the heart, that music attracts all living beings. 8 gobinda-sebana satya tanhara sebaka nitya brndabana-bhumi te jomaya tahate jamuna-jala kare nitya jhalamala tara tire asta kunja haya Devotional service to Lord Govinda is eternal. They who serve Him are His servants eternally. The land of Vrndavana is glorious. There the Yamuna's water glitters eternally. Eight forests are on the Yamuna's shore. 9 sitala-kirana-kara kalpa-taru-guna-dhara taru-lata sad-rtu-seba purna-candra-sama jyoti cid-ananda-maya murti mahananda-darsana-lobha Vrndavana is splendid with cooling moonlight and glorious with kalpa-vrksa trees and kalpa-lata vines blossoming in all six seasons. Full of transcendental bliss and glorious as the full moon, it makes everyone eager to see its blissful form. 10 gobinda anandadamaya nikate banita-caya bihare madhura ati sobha dunhu prema dagamagi dunhu donha anuragi dunhu rupa dunhu manolobha Surrounded by the gopis and very handsome and charming. Lord Govinda is full of transcendental bliss. The Divine Couple is beautiful, charming and overcome with passionate love. 11 braja-pura-banitara carana asraya sara kara mana ekanta kariya anya bola gandu-gola nahi suna utarola rakha prema hrdaye bhariya O mind, take shelter of the lotus feet of the Vrajagopis. Don't listen to the useless din of the materialists' words. Fill my heart with pure love for the Divine Couple. 12 krsna prabhu eka-bara karibena angikara jena mana e satya bacana dhanya lila brndabana radha-krsna-sri-carana dhanya sakhi manjirira gana O mind, just this one time accept Lord Krsna as your supreme master. I tell you the truth. Sri Sri Radha and Krsna's lotus feet are supremely glorious, Their pastimes are glorious, Their land of Vrajapura is glorious, and their friends, the sakhi-gopis and manjari-gopis are glorious. 13 papa-punya-maya deha sakala anitya eha dhana jana saba micha dhanda marile jaibe kotha tahate na pao byatha tabu kar ja kara sada manda This material body, which one attains because of his previous pious and impious deeds is temporary and the foolish attempt by all conditioned souls to accumulate more and more wealth is a clever trick of the illusory potency maya. When the material body dies, what will happen to all the carefully collected wealth? Where will it go? O mind, don't work day and night with a great struggle simply to collect money. You are so foolish that you constantly work for such a fleeting goal. 14 rajara je rajya-pata jena natujara nata dekhite dekhite kichu naya hena maya kare jei parama iswara sei tanre mana sada kara bhaya A monarch's kingdom is just like the dramatic performance of an actor: although one sees them, they are never actually real, but only a pretence arranged by the illusory energy maya. O mind, don't pay attention to these false material things. Fix your mind always on the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Fear His displeasure. Don't be concerned with other things. 15 pape na kariha mana adhama sei papi-jana tare mana dure parihari punyaje sukhera dhama tara na laio nama punya dui tyaga kari O mind, don't sin. Stay far away from sinful persons. Don't work to attain material piety, the resting place of material happiness. Don't strive for the false liberation imagined by the impersonalists. 16 prema-bhakti-sudha-nidhi tahe du/ba nirabadhi ara jata ksara nidhi praya nirantara sukha pabe sakala santapa jabe para-tattwa karile upaya Dive into the shoreless nectar ocean of pure love for Krsna, larger than the largest salt-water ocean. If one swims in that nectar ocean of live for Krsna, Lord Krsna will make all his sufferings disappear, and he will attain endless transcendental bliss. 17 anyera parasa jena nahi haya kadacana ihate haibe sabadhana radha-krsna nama gana ei se parama dhyana ara na kariha paramana Take great care only to serve the Divine Couple, and don't let any other activity touch you. Know that the chanting of the holy names of Sri Sri Radha and Krsna is the supreme spiritual meditation. Please don't try to raise any objections to this, or try to present evidence confirming any other view. 18 karmi jnani micha-bhakta na habe taya anurakta suddha-bhajanete kara mana braja-janera jei mata tahe habe anugata ei se parama tattwa-dhana O mind, please engage in pure devotional service, which cannot be followed by the fruitive workers, speculative philosophers, or pseudo-devotees. Just accept that the opinion of the exalted devotees in Vraja is the perfect explanation of the Absolute Truth. 19 prarthana kariba sada suddha-bhave prema-katha nama-mantre kariya abheda astika kariya mana bhaja range sri-carane granthi-papa habe pariccheda I shall continually offer prayers to the Divine Couple, and I shall describe the pure love of the Lord and His devotees. With my words I shall prove that the Supreme Lord is not different from the chanting of His holy names. O mind, have firm faith in Lord Krsna, and worship the reddish soles of His lotus feet. Do this, and the karmic results of your past sins will be smashed. 20 radha-krsna sri-carana matra paramartha-dhana sa-jatane hrdayete lao dunhu nama suni suni bhakta-mukhe puni puni parama ananda sukha-pana O mind, please place in my heart Sri Sri Radha Krsna's lotus feet, which are my only treasure. Again and again hear the holy names of the Divine Couple from the mouths of the devotees, and in this way attain transcendental bliss. 21 hema-gaura-tanu rai ankhi darasana cai rodana karaye abhilase jaladhara dhara dhara anga ati manohara rupete bhubana parakase Srimati Radharani's transcendental form has the splendour of gold. Weeping, I pray to attain the glance of Her lotus eyes. Sri Krsna's handsome form is splendid as a monsoon cloud. From it the entire material cosmos is manifested. 22 sakhi-gana cari-pase seba kare abhilase parama se sobha-sukha dhare ei mane asa mora aiche rase hana bhora narottama sada-i bihare I yearn to engage in devotional service with the gopis at my four sides. That service is my great happiness. Again and again Narottama says: This is the desire in my heart. Song 7 1 radha-krsna karon dhyana swapane na bala ana prema binu ara nahi cana jugala-kisora-prema jini laksa-bana hema arati-piriti-rase dhana Meditate on Sri Sri Radha-Krsna. Don't desire anything else, even in your dreams. The treasure of love for the youthful Divine Couple is more valuable than gold purified in ten thousand flames. 2 jala binu jena mina duhkha paya ayu hina prema binu ei-mata bhakta cataka jalada-gati e-mati ekanta-rati jei jane sei anurakta As a fish without water suffers and dies, so a devotee perishes without love for the Divine Couple. As a cataka bird carefully follows the clouds, so a devotee loves the Divine Couple. 3 saroja-bhramara jena cakora-candrika tena pati-brata stri-lokera pati anyatra na cale mana jena daridrera dhana ei-mata prema-bhakti-riti As a bumblebee yearns for lotus flowers, a cakora bird yearns for moonlight, a chaste wife yearns for her husband, and a pauper yearns for money, a devotee yearns to attain love for the Divine Couple. 4 bisaya garala-maya nahe mana sukha-caya sei na sukha duhkha kari mana gobinda-bisaya-rasa sanga kara tanra dasa prema-bhakti satya kari jana The happiness of the senses is full of poison. Pride does not bring happiness. These things do not bring happiness. They bring only pain. Taste the nectar of serving Lord Govinda. Associate with His devotees. Learn the truth of loving devotional service. 5 madhye madhye ache dusta drsti kari haya rusta gunahi biguna kari mane gobinda-bimukha-jane sphurti nahe hena dhane laukika kariya saba jane The treasure of divine love does not present itself before the demons, who turn their backs on Lord Govinda, become angry when they see the devotees, and think the devotees are ordinary people. 6 ajnana abhaga jata nahi laya sata-mata ahankare na jane apane abhimani bhakti-hina jaga-majhe sei dina brtha tara asesa bhabana These unfortunate fools cannot understand the truth. Proud, bewildered by false-ego, and empty of devotion for the Lord, they are the poorest and most wretched people in the world. All their thoughts are empty and without meaning. 7 ara saba parihari parama iswara hari seba mana prema kari asa eka-braja-raja-pura gobinda rasika-bara karaha sadai abhilasa O mind, renounce everything and desire only to love and serve the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Hari. Lord Govinda, the best of they who taste transcendental nectar, stays in King Nanda's house. Desire Him alone. 8 narottama dasa kahe sada mora prana dahe hena bhakta-sanga na paiya abhagyera nahi ora micha-mohe hainu bhora duhkha rahe antare jagiya Narottama dasa says: Because I cannot attain the association of devotees, my life is like a burning fire. No one is unfortunate as I. I am overcome by material illusion, and great pain is beginning to waken in my heart. Song 8 1 bacanera agocara brndabana dhama-bara swaprakasa premananda-ghana jahate prakata sukha nahi jara-mrtyu-duhkha krsna-lila-rasa anuksana Vrndavana is beyond the descriptive power of words. It is the best of all holy places. It is self-manifest, filled with most intense transcendental bliss, free from the touch of material miseries of old-age and death, and the place where Lord Krsna eternally enjoys nectar pastimes. 2 radha-krsna dunhu prema jini laksa-bana hema donhara hillole rasa-sindhu cakora nayana-prema kama-rati kare dhyana piriti sukhera dunhu bandhu Radha and Krsna's love is more glorious than gold purified in ten thousand flames. Radha and Krsna make great waves in the ocean of nectar. The love in Their eyes is like a cakora bird. Kama and Rati meditate on Them. Their love and happiness are the closest of friends. 3 radhika preyasi-bara bama ange manohara kanaka-kesara-kanti dhare anuraga-rakta sari nila-patta manohari pratyange bhusana sobha kare Charming Srimati Radharani, the best of the gopis, stays on Lord Krsna's left side, Her complexion the colour of the filament of a golden flower, clothed in the garment of ecstatic love for Krsna and a blue silk sari, and Her limbs are beautiful with many ornaments. 4 karaye locana pana rupa-lila dunhu prana anande magana sahacari beda-bidhi-agocara ratana-bedira para seba niti kisora-kisori Become Their gopi-companion. Make Them more dear than life. With your eyes drink the nectar of Their beauty and pastimes. Dive in an ocean of bliss. Always serve the youthful Divine Couple, who are seated on a jewel throne and beyond the rules of the Vedas. 5 durlabha janama hena nahi bhaja hari kena ki lagiya mara bhaba bandhe chada anya kriya karma nahi dekha deba-dharma bhakti kara krsna-pada-dwandwa Why don't you worship Lord Hari now that you have this rare human birth? If you don't worship Him, what do you think will be your fate after death? Give up all other duties. Don't worship the demigods. Serve Lord Krsna's feet. 6 bisaya bisama-gati nahi bhaja braja-pati sri-nandanandana sukha-sara swarga ara apabaraga samsare naraka-bhoga sarba-nasa janama-bikara Do not worship Lord Nandanandana, the blissful master of Vraja, and the entire world around you will become filled with pain. Become attracted to higher material realms, the attainment of liberation, or the hellish pleasures of this sphere, and your valuable human birth will become spoiled. 7 dehe na kariha astha manda rite jama sasta duhkhera samudre karma-gati dekhiya suniya bhaja sadhu-sastra-mata yaja jugala-carane kara rati Do not put your trust in the material body. After death Yamaraja will punish you and your karma will push you into an ocean of pain. Now that you have heard and understood this, please follow the path of the saints and scriptures. Worship and love the feet of the youthful Divine Couple. 8 karma-kanda jnana-kanda kebala bisera bhanda amrta baliya jeba khaya nana joni sada phire kadar ja bhaksana kare tara janma adhah-pate jaya The fruitive worker of karma-kanda and the speculations of jnana-kanda are two pots of poison. If one drinks these two poisons, and then proclaims that they are both as sweet as nectar, he will fall from the human realm and spend a long time wandering in many species of life, eating many abominable things, and enjoying many horrible pleasures. 9 radha-krsne nahi rati anya jane bale pati prema-bhakti kichu nahi jane nahi bhaktira sandhana bharame karaye dhyana brtha tara se chara bhabane They who proclaim someone else as their Lord and don't love Radha-Krsna don't understand anything of loving devotional service. Not asking about devotional service and all their thoughts placed in the illusory material world, they have wasted their lives. 10 jnana karma kare loka nahi jane bhakti-yoga nana-mate haiya ajnana tara katha nahi suni paramartha-tattwa jani prema-bhakti bhakta-gana-prana Most people know only of work and philosophy. They don't know anything about devotional service. Each with a different opinion, they are all fools. Don't listen to their talk. Learn about devotional service, the life of the devotees. 11 jagata-byapaka hari aja-bhaba ajna-kari madhura madhura lila-katha ei tattwa jane jei parama uttama sei tanra sanga kariba sarbatha Lord Hari is present in every corner of the material world. Brahma and Siva are His order-carriers. Talk of His pastimes is very very sweet. One who know this is a great soul. I yearn for his association. 12 parama iswara krsna tankhe hao ati-trsna bhaja tanre braja-bhaba lana rasika-bhakata sange bihara ni jata range braja-pure basati karina Thirst to attain Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Worship Him. Love Him as the residents of Vraja did. Reside in Vrajapura, where Lord Krsna eternally enjoys pastimes. Stay in the company of great souls that relish the nectar of Krsna. 13 diba-nisi bhaba-bhare manete bhabana kare nanda-braje rahibe sadai ei bakya satya jana kabhu ithe nahi ana pramana sri-jiva gosai Great souls stay always in Vraja, day and night their hearts full of love for Krsna. That is the truth. It is not otherwise. Srila Jiva Gosvami has proved it. 14 sri-krsna-bhakata-jana tanhara carane mana aropiya katha-anusare sakhira sarbatha mata haina tanhara jutha sada bihariba braja-pure I will meditate on the lotus feet of the devotees, hear from them, remember Lord Krsna's gopi-friends, and always be happy in Vrajapura. 15 lila-rasa-katha gana jugala-kisora dhyana prarthana kariba abhilase jibane marane ei ara kichu nahi cai kahe dina narottama-dasa I will meditate on the youthful Divine Couple and sing of Their nectar pastimes. I pray for that. In this life or after death I have no other desire. Thus speaks poor-hearted Narottama dasa. Song 9 1 ana katha na suniba ana katha na baliba sakali kahiba paramartha prarthana kariba sada lalasa abhista-katha iha binu sakali anartha I will not hear other talk. I will not speak other talk. I will speak about the most precious thing. I always pray for this. Aside from the talk I yearn to hear, all other words are useless. 2 iswarera tattwa jata taha kahiba kata ananta apara keba jane braja-pura-prema nitya ei se parama satya bhaja sada anuraga-mane How can I describe the Supreme Personality of Godhead? He is limitless. Who can know Him? The love the people of Vraja feel for Lord Krsna is eternal. It is the true reality. Always strive to attain that love. 3 gobinda gokulacandra parama ananda-kanda paribara-gopa-gopi sange nandiswara janra dhama giridhari janra nama sakhi-sange bhaja tanra range Lord Krsna is the pleasure of the cows, land and senses, the moon of Gokula, and the root of transcendental bliss. He stays with many gopa and gopi friends. His home is Nandisvara, and His name is Giridhari. Please, in the company of the gopis, worship Him with love. 4 prema-bhakti-tattwa ei tomare kahila bhai ara durbasana parihari sri-guru-prasade bhai ei saba bhajana pai prema-bhakti sakhi anucari O brother, the truth of loving devotional service has already been explained to you. O brother, I will leave all material desires behind and, by my guru's mercy I will perfectly worship Lord Krsna with pure love, and I will become His gopi-maidservant. 5 sarthaka bhajana-patha sadhu-sanga abirata smarana bhajana krsna-katha prema-bhakti haya jadi tabe haya manah suddhi tabe jaya hrdayera byatha Follow the path of sincere devotional service. Stay among the devotees. Remember Krsna and talk about Him. When loving devotion comes, your mind will become pure and all sufferings will flee from your heart. 6 hisaya bipatti jana samsara swapana mana nara-tanu bhajanera mula anurage bhaja sada prema-bhabe lila-katha ara jata hrdayera sula Know that sense happiness is a calamity. Know that the material world is a dream. Know that this human life is the root from which devotional service may sprout. With love always worship Lord Krsna. With love always hear His pastimes. To do anything else is to plunge a spear in your own heart. 7 radhika-carana-renu bhusana kariya tanu anayase pabe giridhari radhika-caranasraya kare jei mahasaya tanre muni jana balihari If one decorates his body with the dust from Srimati Radharani's lotus feet, then it will be very easy for him to attain Lord Giridhari. I congratulate such a great soul who takes shelter of Srimati Radharani's lotus feet and I say to him" Well done! Bravo! Excellent! 8 jaya jaya radha-nama brndabana yanra dhama krsna-sukha-bilasera nidhi hena radha-guna-gana na sunila mora kana bancita karila more bidhi Glory, glory to She who is named Radha, whose home is Vrndavana, and who is Lord Krsna's treasury of blissful pastimes! Alas, destiny has cheated me, for my ears have not heard Radha's glories. 9 tanra bhakta-sange sada rasa-lila-prema-katha je kare se paya ghanasyama ihate bimukha jei tara kabhu siddhi nai nahi jena suni tara nama A person who, in the company of the devotees, again and again hears the stories of the pure love in the rasa-dance pastimes will attain Lord Krsna, who is dark as a monsoon cloud. A person averse to hearing these pastimes will never attain perfection. I refuse to hear the name of such an offender. 10 krsna-nama-gane bhai radhika-carana pai radha-nama-gane krsnacandra sanksepe kahila katha ghucaha manera byatha duhkha-maya any-katha-dwandwa O brother, by chanting Krsna's name I will attain Radha, and by chanting Radha's name I will attain Krsna. Now I have briefly told you how to chase all sufferings from your heart. What contradicts my words will bring only pain. 11 ahankara abhimana asat-sanga asaj-jnana chadi bhaja guru-pada-padma kara atma-nibedana deha-geha-parijana guru-bakya parama mahattwa Abandon false ego, pride, company with materialists, and useless material knowledge, and worship the lotus feet of your spiritual master. Offer your home, friends, relatives, body and self to him. His words are supreme. 12 sri-krsna-caitanyadeba nirabadhi tanre seba prema-kalpa-taru-bara-data sri-braja-raja-nandana radhika-jibana-dhana aparupa ei saba katha Always serve Sri Krsna Caitanyadeva, who is a kalpa-vrksa tree giving away the treasure of pure love. He is Lord Krsna Himself, the prince of Vraja and the life of Srimati Radharani. Talk about Him is full of wonder. 13 nabadwipe abatari radha-bhabe angikari tanra kanti angera bhusana tina bancha abhilasi saci-garbhe parakasi sange lana parisada-gana Accepting the loving emotions of Sri Radha and accepting Her bodily lustre as the ornament of His limbs, Lord Krsna descended to Navadvipa. Desiring to attain three things, He appear in Saci's womb. He attained His desires in the company of His devotees. 14 gaura-hari-abatari premera badara kari sadhila manera tina kaja radhikara prana-pati kiba bhabe kande niti iha bujhe bhakata-samaja Appearing in a fair-complexioned form, He made a great monsoon of spiritual love. In this way He attained His three desires. Why did Lord Krsna, the master of Radha, cry again and again? Only the devotees can know. 15 gopane sadhile siddhi sadhana nabadha bhakti prarthana kariba dainye sada kari hari-sankirtana sadai bibhola mana ista-labha binu saba badha In private I will practice the nine kinds of devotional service and in this way I will attain perfection. I will always humbly pray for that. In public I will perform Hari-sankirtana, my heart overcome with love. Any activity that does not lead to My worshipable Lord is an obstacle. 16 samsara batojare kama-phanse banhi mare phukari kahaye haridasa karaha bhakata-sanga prema-katha-rasa-ranga tabe habe bipada binasa When arrested by the highwaymen of material illusion, bound about the neck with ropes of lust, and about to take his last breath, the devotee of Lord Hari calls out for the Lord's help and is saved. O devotees, call out in this way, glorifying the nectar topics of pure love for Krsna. Then the calamity of repeated birth and death will come to an end. 17 stri-putra bandhaba jata mari jabe sata sata apanake hao sabadhana muni se bisaye hata na bhajinu hari-pada mora ara nahi paritrana Hundreds and hundreds of women, children and other relatives will someday die. Take care of yourself. I, who am very fallen, am already killed by sense gratification. I would not worship Lord Hari's feet. Now I have no protection. 18 ramacandra kabiraja sei sange mora kaja tanra sanga binu saba sunya jadi haya janma punah tanra sanga haya jena tabe haya narottama dhanya I desire the association of Ramcandra Kaviraja. Without his company the entire world is a desert. If I must take birth again, I would feel myself fortunate to have his association. 19 apana bhajana-katha na kahiba jatha tatha ihate haio sabadhana na kariha keha rosa na laiho mora dosa pranamaha bhaktera carana I will not describe the specific devotional activities of each devotee. Perform your devotional service carefully. Don't become angry. Don't find fault with others. Offer obeisances to the devotees' feet. 20 sri-gauranga prabhu more bolana je bani taha kahi bhala manda kichui na jani Sri Gauranga Mahaprabhu has enabled me to write these words. Without His mercy I am simply a fool who cannot distinguish right from wrong. 21 lokanatha prabhupada hrde kari asa prema-bhakti-candrika kaya narottama dasa In his heart aspiring to attain the mercy of Srila Lokanatha Gosvami Prabhupada, Narottama dasa speaks this book, Sri Prema-bhakti-candrika (The Moonlight of Loving Devotion). (Comment on this)
1:32 am	+++ Song 29 1 hari hari kabe haba brndabana-basi nirakhiba nayane jugala-rupa-rasi O Lord Hari, Lord Hari, when will I become a resident of Vrndavana? When with my own eyes will I see the great beauty of the Divine Couple? 2 tyajiya sayana-sukha bicitra palanka kabe brajera dhulaya dhrasa habe anga When will I renounce very comfortable sleeping arrangements and instead take rest on the ground of Vraja? 3 jada-rasa-bhojana dure parihari kabe braje magiya khaiba madhukari When will I renounce materially palatable foodstuffs and simply eat whatever I can obtain by begging in the land of Vraja? 4 parikrama kariya bedaba bane bane bisrama kariba jai jamuna-puline When will I circumambulate the land of Vraja, wandering from forest to forest? When, becoming fatigued, will I stop to rest on the shore of the Yamuna? 5 tapa dura kariba sitala bamsibate kabe kunje baithaba hama baisnaba-nikate When will I find relief from the heat of midday by resting in the cooling shade of Vamsivata? When will I associate with the Vaisnavas in the groves of Vrndavana? 6 narottama dasa kahe kari parihara kabe be emana dasa haibe amara Narottama dasa renounces the materialistic way of life and says: "When will I attain the perfection of spiritual life?" Sa-bilapa Sri Brndabana-basa-lalalas (Lamentation and Yearning to Reside in Sri Vrndavana) Song 30 1 ara ki emana dasa haba saba chadi brndabane jaba When will I renounce everything and go to Vrndavana? When will this be? 2 ara kabe sri-rasa-mandale gadagadi diba kutuhale When in great ecstasy will I roll about on the ground where Lord Krsna performed the rasa-dance? 3 ara kabe gobardhana giri dekhiba nayana-juga bhari When will I see Govardhana Hill, my eyes filling with tears? 4 syama-kunde radha-kunde snana kari kabe judaba parana When by bathing in Syama-kunda and Radha-kunda, will I attain the stage of dedicating my entire life and soul to the service of the Divine Couple? 5 ara kabe jamunara jale majjane haiba niramale When will I become pure at heart by bathing in the waters of the Yamuna? 6 sadhu-sange brndabane basa narottama dasa kabe asa Narottama dasa hopes that he will be able to reside in Vrndavana in the association of the saintly devotees. Mathura-virahocita Darsana-lalasa (The Author Yearns to see Mathura again) Song 31 1 kabe krsna-dhana paba hiyara majhare thoba judaiba tapita-parana sajaiya diba hiya basaiba prana-priya nirakhiba se candra-bayana When will I attain the dark treasure known as Lord Krsna? When, agitated with ecstatic love, will I give my heart to Lord Krsna? When will I consider Lord Krsna more dear to me than my own life's breath? When will I be able to see Lord Krsna's moonlike face? 2 he sajani kabe mora habe su-dina seprana-nathera sanga kabe ba phiriba range sukhamaya jamuna-pulina When will I regain my master's association? When will I happily return with singing and dancing to the shore of the Yamuna? O friend, when will this auspicious day be mine? 3 lalita bisakha lana tanhare bhetiba giya sajaiya nana upahare sadaya haiya bidhi milaibe guna-nidhi hena bhagya haibe amara When, in the company of Lalita and Visakha, will I meet Lord Krsna? When will I be able to offer various gifts to please Him? When will destiny be compassionate to me? When will my destiny become like a virtuous person who is an ocean of good qualities? When will this good fortune be mine? 4 daruna bidhira nata alinga premera hata tila-matra na rakhila tara kahe narottama dasa ki mora jibane asa chadi gela brajendra-kumara Cruel fate has made me poverty-stricken and I do not have even a penny to purchase the goods sold in the marketplace of pure love for Krsna. Nevertheless, Narottama dasa says: "My life's hope is to renounce everything and attain the prince of Vraja.” Song 32 1 ei-bara paile dekha carana du khani hiyara majhare rakhi judaba parani I pray that I may now see the two lotus feet of Lord Krsna. I will place these lotus feet in my heart. I will dedicate my entire life and soul to them. 2 tanre na dekhiya mora mane bada tapa anale pasiba kimba jale diba jhampa If I am not able to see Lord Krsna's lotus feet, my heart will burn with suffering. I will end this life by entering a blazing fire, or jumping into the water. 3 mukhera muchaba ghama khaojaba pana guja ghamete batasa diba candanadi cuja When I meet Lord Krsna I will serve Him in various ways. I will wipe the perspiration from His face. I will give Him nice food and drink. I will offer Him betel-nuts. I will fan Him. I will anoint His body with sandalwood paste and other fragrant things. 4 brndabandera hulera ganthiya diba hara binaiya bandhiba cuda kuntalera bhara I will string a garland of Vrndavana forest flowers, and then present that garland to Lord Krsna. I will carefully arrange His hair and tie His topknot. 5 kalape tilaka diba candanera canda narottama dasa kahe piritera phanda I will decorate Lord Krsna with a peacock feather, tilaka markings, and a moon drawn in sandalwood paste. Narottama dasa says: In this way I will gradually attain love for Lord Krsna. Song 33 1 brndabana ramya-sthana dibya-cintamani-dhama ratana-mandira manohara abrta kalindi-nire raja-hamsa keli kore tahe sobhe kanaka-kamala Beautiful Vrndavana is filled with cintamani gems and many jewel palaces and temples. Many regal swans play in the waters of the Yamuna, and in those waters a splendid golden lotus flower grows. 2 tara madhye hema-pitha asta-dale bestita asta-dale pradhana nayika tara madhye ratnasane bosi achen dui-jane syama-sange sundari radkhika In the middle of that lotus is a golden place surrounded by eight petals. On these eight petals the eight principal gopis reside, and in the centre Lord Syamasundara and beautiful Srimati Radharani sit on a jewel throne. 3 o-rupa-labanya-rasi amiya poriche khasi hasya-pariasa-sambhasane narottama-dasa koy nitya-lila sukha-moy sadai sphuruka mora mane The great beauty of the Divine couple and Their charming joking and laughter continually showers nectar everywhere. Narottama dasa says: I pray that these blissful eternal transcendental pastimes of the Divine Couple may be always manifest in my heart. Song 34 1 kadamba tarura dala namiyache bhume bhala phutiyache phula sari sari parimale bharala sakala brndabana keli kare bhramara bhramari In Vrndavana the kadamba trees offer obeisances, their flowering branches reverently touching the ground. Bumble bees enjoy pastimes in Vrndavana, which is filled with a very sweet fragrance. 2 rai kanu bilasai range kiba rupa labani baidagadha-khani dhani manimaya abharana ange Radha and Krsna stay in the place where They enjoy pastimes. How beautiful They are. Their bodies are decorated with jewel ornaments, and They are wealthy with many gem mines of intelligence and wit. 3 radhara daksina kare dhari priya giridhari madhura madhura cali jaya age pache sakhi-gana kare phula barisana kona sakhi camara dhulaya Dear Giridhari holds Srimati Radharani's right hand, and together They gracefully stroll about. The gopis shower flowers before and behind Them, and one gopi fans them with a camara whisk. 4 parage dhusara sthala candra-kare su-sitala manimaya bedira upare rai kanu kara jodi nrtya kare phiri phiri parase pulake tanu bhare That place is filled with the aromatic pollen of the lotus, and it is made pleasantly cool by the shining of the moon. On a raised platform there, Radha and Krsna dance, holding hands, the hairs of Their bodies standing up in ecstasy. Song 35 1 mrgamada-candana kare kari sakhi-gana barikhaye phula gandha-raje srama-jala bindu bindu sobha kare mukha-indu adhare murali kiba raje The gopis decorate the Divine Couple with musk and sandalwood paste, and shower Them with aromatic flowers. Drops of perspiration make Lord Krsna's moonlike face splendid. The flute is gracefully placed against Lord Krsna's lips. 2 hasa-bilasa-rasa sarala madhura bhasa narottama-manoratha bharu dunhuka bicitra besa kusuma racita kesa locana-mohana lila karu With the nectar of Their joking and laughter and the sweetness of Their charming talks, the Divine Couple fulfills all the desires of Narottama dasa. Dressed in wonderful colourful garments and Their hair decorated with flowers, the Divine Couple enjoys pastimes, enchanting the eys of everyone. Swa-nistha (My Faith) Song 36 1 dhana mora nityananda pati moro gauracandra prana mora jugala-kisora adwaita acarya bala gadadhara mora kula narahari bilasai mora Lord Nityananda is my wealth. Lord Gauracandra is my master. The youthful Divine Couple is my life. Advaita Acarya is my strength. Gadadhara is my family. Narahari Sarakara is my glory. 2 baisnabera pada-dhuli tahe mora snana-keli tarpana mora baisnabera nama bicara kariya mane bhakti-rassa aswadane madhyastha sri-bhagabata purana The dust of the devotees' lotus feet is my bathing water. The chanting of the devotees names is my satisfaction. Considering the merits of all Vedic literatures in the light of devotional service, I have concluded that the Srimad Bhagavatam is the best of all scriptures. 3 baisnabera ucchista tahe mora mano-nistha baisnabera namete ullasa brndabane cautara tahe mora mano-ghera kahe dine narottama dasa My mind is firmly convinced of the spiritual benefit obtained by eating the remnants of foodstuff left by the devotees. The names of the devotees are my happiness. The land of Vrndavana is the enclosure within which I keep my mind. Poor-hearted Narottama dasa speaks in this way. Nityananda-nistha (Faith in Lord Nityananda) Song 37 1 nitai-pada-kamala koti-candra-susitala je chayay jagata juray heno nitai bine bhai radha-krsna paite nai drrha kori dharo nitair pay Lord Nityananda's lotus feet are a shelter where one will get the soothing moonlight not only of one, but of millions of moons. The shade of Lord Nityananda's lotus feet give relief from the sufferings of material existence. If one does not take shelter of the lotus feet of Lord Nityananda, then it will be very difficult for him to approach Radha and Krsna. Therefore, with firm conviction, one should take shelter of Lord Nityananda's lotus feet. 2 se sambandha nahi jar brtha janma gelo tar sei pasu boro duracar nitai na bolilo mukhe majilo somsara-sukhe bidya-kule ki koribe tar Anyone who has not contacted a relationship with Lord Nityananda is understood to have spoiled his human birth. Such a person is just like a misbehaved animal. Such persons never say the name of Lord Nityananda. Such person simply become absorbed in so-called material enjoyment. What benefit will such persons obtain by their so-called academic education or birth in a high family or great nation? 3 ahankare matta hoiya nitai pada pasariya asatyere satya kori mani nitaiyer koruna habe braje radha-krsna pabe dharo nitai-carana du'khani These persons have become maddened by a false concept of bodily life, and thus they have forgotten their eternal relationship with Nityananda and instead accept the illusory material energy as factual. If you actually want to approach the association of Radha-Krsna, you must achieve the mercy of Lord Nityananda first. When he is merciful toward you, then you will be able to approach Radha-Krsna. For this reason one should firmly catch the lotus feet of Lord Nityananda. 4 nitaiyer carana satya tahara sebaka nitya nitai-pada sada koro asa narottama boro dukhi nitai more koro sukhi rakho ranga caranera pasa The lotus feet of Lord Nityananda are not illusion. They are a fact, and therefore one who engages in the transcendental loving service of Nityananda is also transcendental. For this reason one should always try to catch the lotus feet of Lord Nityananda. O Lord Nityananda, this Narottama dasa is very unhappy, and therefore I am praying that You please make me happy. Please keep me in a corner of Your reddish lotus feet. Gauranga-nistha (Faith in Lord Caitanya) Song 38 1 are bhai bhaja mora gauranga-carana na bhajiya mainu duhkhe dubi grha-bisa-kupe dagdha kaila e panca parana O brother, please worship the lotus feet of Lord Gauranga. I have not worshipped them, but instead have dived into the poisonous well of materialistic household-life, and as a result my five life-airs are burning with the poison of material life. 2 tapa-traya-bisanale ahar-nisi hiya jwale deha sada haya acetana ripu-basa indriya haila gora-pada pasabila bimukha haila hena dhana Day and night I burn in the poisonous fire of the threefold miseries of material life, and as a result I faint again and again. My senses are overwhelmed by lust, greed, and numberless other enemies, and I am averse to the great treasure that is the lotus feet of Lord Gauranga. 3 hena gaura dayamaya chadi saba laja-bhaya kaya mane laha re sarana parama durmati chila tare gora uddharila tara haila patita-pabana O brother, give up all fear and shyness, and take shelter of merciful Lord Gauranga. Lord Gauranga rescues those who are most wicked at heart, and therefore He is known as Patita-pavana, the saviour of the fallen. 4 gora dwija-nata-raje bandhaha hrdaya-majhe ki karibe samsara-samana narottama dasa kahe agora-sama keha nahe na bhajite deya prema-dhana If you place Lord Gauranga, the brahmana king of dancers, within your heart, then what will death be able to do to you? Narottama dasa says: There is no one equal to Lord Gauranga. Even if one will not become His devotee, still Lord Gauranga will freely give him the treasur of love for Krsna. Sabarana-Gaura-mahima (The Glories of Lord Gauranga) Song 39 1 gaurangera duti pada jar dhana sampada se jane bhakati-rasa-sar gaurangera madhura-lila jar karne prabesila hrdoya mirmala bhelo tar Anyone who has accepted the two lotus feet of Lord Caitanya can understand the true essence of devotional service. If one is captivated by the pleasing pastimes of Lord Caitanya, the dirty things in his heart will all become cleansed. 2 je gaurangera nama loy tara hoy premodoy tare mui jai bolihari gauranga-gunete jhure, nitya-lila tare sphure se jana bhakati-adhikari One who simply takes the holy name of Gaurasundara, Sri Krsna Caitanya, will immediately develop love of God. To such a person I say: Bravo. Very nice. Excellent. If one appreciates the merciful pastimes of Lord Caitanya and feels ecstasy and sometimes cries, this process will immediately help him to understand the eternal pastimes of Radha-Krsna. 3 gaurangera sangi-gane nitya-siddha kori mane se jay brajendra-suta-pas sri-gauda-mandala-bhumi jeba jane cintamani tara hoy braja-bhume bas Simply by understanding that the associates of Lord Gauranga are eternally free from material contamination, one can immediately be promoted to the transcendental abode of Lord Krsna. If one simply understands that the land of Navadvipa is not different from Vrndavana, then he actually lives in Vrndavana. 4 gaura-prema-rasarnave se tarange jeba dube se radha-madhava-antaranga grhe ba banete thake ha gauranga bole dake narottama mage tara sanga If one says: "Let me dive deep into the waves of the nectarean ocean of the transcendental loving movement introduced by Lord Caitanya", he immediately becomes one of the confidential devotees of Radha and Krsna. It does not matter whether one is a householder living at home or a vanaprastha or sannyasi living in the forest, if he chants "O Gauranga, and becomes a devotee of Lord Caitanya, then Narottama dasa begs to have his association. Punah Prarthana (Another Prayer) Song 40 1 sri-krsna-caitanya prabhu doya koro more toma bine ke doyalu jagat-somsare My dear Lord Sri Krsna Caitanya Mahaprabhu, please be merciful to me, because who can be more merciful than Your Lordship within these three worlds? 2 patita-pavana-hetu taba abatara mo sama patita prabhu na paibe ara Your incarnation is just to reclaim the conditioned fallen souls, but I assure You tha You will not find a greater fallen soul than me. Therefore my claim is first. 3 ha ha prabhu nityananda premananda sukhi krpabalokana koro ami boro duhkhi My dear Lord Nityananda, You are always joyful in spiritual bliss. Since You always appear very happy, I have come to You because I am most unhappy. If You kindly put Your merciful glance over me, I may also become happy. 4 doya koro sita-pati adwaita gosai taba krpa-bale pai caitanya-nitai My dear Advaita Prabhu, husband of Sita, You are so kind. Please be kind to me. If You are kind to me, naturally Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityananda also will be kind to me. 5-6 ha ha swarup sanatana, rupa, raghunatha bhatta-yuga, sri-jiva ha prabhu lokanatha doya koro sri-acarya prabhu srinivasa ramacandra-sanga mage narottama-dasa O Sri Svarupa Damodara Gosvami, O Sri Sanatana Gosvami, O Sri Rupa Gosvami, O Sri Raghunatha dasa Gosvami, O Sri Raghunatha Bhatta Gosvami and Sri Gopala Bhatta Gosvami, O Sri Jiva Gosvami, O my master, Sri Lokanatha Gosvami, O Sri Srinivasa Acarya, I beg you all to please be merciful to me. Narottama dasa prays that he may always have the company of Ramacandra Cakravarti. Sa-parsada-bhagavad-viraha-janita-vilapa (Separated from the Lord and His Associates, the Author Laments) Song 41 1 je anilo prema-dhana koraun pracur heno prabhu kotha gela acarya-thakur He who brought the treasure of divine love and who was filled with compassion and mercy-where has such a personality as Srinivasa Acarya gone? 2 kaha mora swarup rupa kaha sanatan kaha dasa raghunatha patita-paban Where are my Svarupa Damodara and Rupa Gosvami? Where is Sanatana? Where is Raghunatha dasa, the saviour of the fallen? 3 kaha mora bhatt-juga kaha kabiraj eka-kale kotha gela gora nata-raj Where are my Raghunatha Bhatta and Gopala Bhatta and where is Krsnadasa Kaviraja? Where did Lord Gauranga, the great dancer, suddenly go? 4 pasane kutibo matha anale pasibo gauranga gunera nidhi kotha gele pabo I will smash my head against the rock and enter into the fire. Where will I find Lord Gauranga, the reservoir of all wonderful qualities. 5 se-saba sangira sange je koilo bilas se-sanga na paiya kande narottama das Being unable to obtain the association of Lord Gauranga accompanied by all of these devotees in whose association He performed His pastimes, Narottama dasa simply weeps. Aksepa (Regret) Song 42 1 gora panhu na bhajiya mainu prema-ratana-dhana helaya harainu I did not worship Lord Gauranga Prabhu and thus I became full of suffering. I refused to accept the treasure of pure love of Krsna, and thus I became lost. 2 adhane jatana kari dhanatejaginu apana karama-dose apani dhubinu I reject the treasure of love of Krsna and deliberately struggled to become poor. I dived into a host of sinful deeds. 3 sat-sanga chadi kainu asate bilasa te-karane lagila je karma-bandha phamsa I rejected the association of the saintly devotees, and instead tried to enjoy among the impious non-devotees. In this way I became caught in the noose of karma. 4 bisaya bisama bisa satata khainu gora-kirtana-rasa magana na hainu I continually drank the virulent poison of sense-gratification. I refused to swin in the nectar of Lord Caitanya's sankirtana movement. 5 kena ba achaye prana ki sukha paiya narottama dasa kena na gela mariya Why do I stay alive? What happiness do I have? Why did Narottama dasa not die long ago? Song 43 1 hari hari ki mora karama anurata bisaye kutila-mati sat-sange na haila rati kise ara taribara patha My crooked mind delights in sense-gratification, but not in the association of the saintly devotees. Why do I follow this dangerous path? O Lord Hari, Lord Hari, how have I become so attached to materialism? 2 swarupa sanatana rupa raghunatha bhatta-juga lokanatha siddhanta-sagara sunitama se-saba katha ghucita manera byatha tabe bhala haita antara In the past I continually heard the philosophy of Krsna consciousness from Srila Svarupa Damodara Gosvami, Srila Sanatana Gosvami, Srila Rupa Gosvami, Srila Raghunatha dasa Gosvami, Srila Raghunatha Bhatta Gosvami, Srila Gopala Bhatta Gosvami and Srila Lokanatha Gosvami, who is like a great ocean of devotional truth. By hearing their words the pain within my mind subsided, and I attained an auspicious condition of life. 3 jakhana gaura-nityananda adwaitadi-bhakta-brnda nadiya-nagare abatara takhana na haila janma ebe dehe kiba karma micha matra bahi phiri bhara Lord Caitanya, Lord Nityananda, Lord Advaita, and the devotees who are Their personal associates have descended from the spiritual world to the land of Nadiya. They have not taken birth as ordinary mortals do. How wonderful are Their transcendental activities! I am not like Them. I simply trudge along carrying a great heap of illusory materialistic burdens. 4 haridasa adi bule mahotsabapadi kare na herinu se sukha-bilasa ki mora duhkhera katha janama gonanu brtha dhik dhik narottama dasa Haridasa Thakura and the other devotees travelled about absorbed in a constant festival of the glorification of Lord Krsna, but I myself was unable to see these blissful pastimes. How sad is my tale. I have wasted my life. Fie, fie on Narottama dasa. Baisnaba-mahima (Glorification of the Devotees) Song 44 1 thakura baisnaba-pada abanira su-sampada suna bhai hana eka mana asraya laiya bhaje tare krsna nahi tyaje ara saba mare akarana O brother, please hear my words with rapt attention. The lotus feet of the Vaisnavas are the most valuable treasure of this world. These Vaisnavas continually take shelter of Lord Krsna and worship Him. They never abandon their Lord. They are liberated. They are free from the cycle of birth and death. 2 baisnaba-carana-jala prema-bhaktidite bala ara keha nahe balabanta baisnaba-carana-renu mastake bhusana binu ara nahi bhusanera anta The water that has washed the lotus feet of the Vaisnavas bestows devotional service in pure love of God. Nothing else is as effective for attaining this divine love. I place dust from the lotus feet of the Vaisnavas upon my head. I wear no other ornament. 3 tirtha-jala pabitra-guna likhiyache purane se saba bhaktira prabancana baisnabera padodaka sama nahe ei saba jate haya banchita purana The purifying power of the waters at the various holy places of pilgrimage is described in the Puranas, although this is something of a deceptive trick. Actually there is not anything as purifying as the water that has washed the lotus feet of the Vaisnavas. This water fulfills all desires. 4 baisnaba-sangete mana anandita anuksana sada haya krsna-para-sanga dina narottama kande hiya dhairya nahi bandhe mora dasa kena haila bhanga Moment after moment my mind finds pleasure in the association of the Vaisnavas. I always seek out the company of those who are devoted to Lord Krsna. Poor-hearted Narottama dasa breaks down and cries. How has this fallen condition come upon me? Baisnaba-bijnapti (Prayer to the Vaisnavas) Song 45 1 thakura baisnaba-gana kari ei nibedana mo bada adhama duracara daruna-samsara-nidhi tahe dhubaila bidhi keses dhari more kara para O saintly Vaisnavas, although I am very fallen and misbehaved, I still place this appeal before you: My destiny has plunged me in the fearsome ocean of repeated birth and death. Please grab me by the hair and pull me to the opposite shore. 2 bidhi bada balaban na sune dharama-jnana sadai karama-pase bandhe na dekhi tarana lesa jate dekhi saba klesa anatha katare teni kande My destiny is very powerful. I am not able to hear the knowledge of spiritual life, and I am always bound by the ropes of karma. I cannot see any way to escape my condition. I see only suffering. Helpless and stricken with grief, I cry. 3 kama krodha lobha moha mada abhimana saha apana apana sthane tane aichana amara mana phire jena andha jana supatha vipatha nahi jane My blind mind cannot see what path is auspicious or inauspicious. My blind mind is helplessly dragged from here to there by lust, anger, greed, bewilderment, madness and pride. 4 na lainu sat mata asate majila cita tuya paye na karinu asa narottama dase kaya dekhi suni lage bhaya taraiya laha nija pasa My mind became immersed in the impermanent satisfaction of the senses, and I could not understand the real goal of life. For this reason I did not aspire to attain Your lotus feet. Narottama dasa says: Now that I am able to see, hear, and touch the Vaisnavas, I have become free from all fear. Song 46 1 ei-baro karuna koro baisnava gosai patita-pavana toma bine keho nai O Vaisnava Gosvami, please be merciful to me now. There is no one except you who can purify the fallen souls. 2 jahara darsane saba papa dure jay emona doyalaprabhu debakothapay Where does anyone find such a merciful personality by whose mere audience all sins go far away? 3 gangara parasa hoile pascate paban darsane pabitra koro-ei tomara gun After bathing in the waters of the sacred Ganges many times, one becomes purified, but just by the sight of you, the fallen souls become purified. This is your great power. 4 hari-sthane aparadhe tare harinam toma sthane aparadhe nahi paritran The holy name delivers one who has committen an offense to Lord Hari, but if one commits an offense to you, there is no means of deliverance. 5 tomara hrdoye sada gobinda-bisram gobinda kohena-mam baisnava paran Lord Govinda always stays within your heart. Lord Govinda says: "The Vaisnavas are my life and soul." 6 proti-janme kori asa caranera dhuli narottame koro doya apanara boli I hope that in every birth I may attain the dust of your lotus feet. Please declare this Narottama dasa to be your property. Please be merciful to him. Song 47 1 ki-rupe paiba seba mui duracara sri-guru-baisnabe rati na haila amara I have no devotion for either the Vaisnavas or my own spiritual master. How is it possible for a rascal like me to attain devotional service? 2 asesa mayate mana magana haila baisnabete lesa-matra rati na janmila My mind is always drowning in illusion. I have not even the smallest fragment of devotion for the Vaisnavas. 3 bisaye tuliya andha hainu diba-nisi gale phamsa dite phire maya se pisaci I have become blind by constantly meditating on the objects of the senses. The maya-witch has placed a hangman's noose around my neck. 4 inhare kariya jaya chadana na jaya sadhu-krpa bina ara hanika upaya Even if I can cure my blindness and defeat the maya-hangman, I cannot become free from material illusion without the mercy of the saintly devotees. 5 adosada-rasi-prabhu patita-uddhara ei-bara narottame karaha nistara O master, O purifier of the sinful, O saviour of the fallen souls, please rescue this Narottama dasa. Sri Rupa-rati-manjaryah Vijnaptih (Prayer to Sri Rupa-manjari and Sri Rati-manjari) Song 48 1 radha-krsna-sebon muni jibane marane tanra sthana tanra lila dekhon ratri dine I shall serve Sri Sri Radha and Krsna in this life and also after my death. Night and day I shall see Their transcendental abode and pastimes. 2 je sthane lila kare jugala-kisora sakhira sangini hana tanhe hana bhora Wherever the youthful Divine Couple go to perform transcendental pastimes I will follow as an associate of Their gopi-friends, and I will stay with Them until sunrise. 3 sri-rupa-manjari-pada sebon nirabadhi tanra pada-padma mora mantra-mahausadhi I will continually serve the lotus feet of Sri Rupa-manjari. Her lotus feet are my purifying mantra and my medicinal herb. 4 sri-rati-manjari devi more kara daya anuksana deha tuya pada-padma-chaya O Sri Rati-manjari-devi, please be merciful to me. Please give me the continual shade of your lotus feet. 5 sri-rasa-manjari devi kara abadhana anuksana deha tuya pada-padma-dhyana O Sri Rasa-manjari-devi, please notice me. Please allow me to always meditate on your lotus feet. 6 brndabane nitya nitya jugala-bilasa prarthana karaye sada narottama dasa Please allow me to join the eternal pastimes of the Divine Couple in Vrndavana. Narottama dasa constantly prays in this way. Sakhi-vrnde Vijnaptih (Prayer to the Gopis) Song 49 1 radha-krsna prana mora jugala-kisora jibane marane gati nahi mora The youthful Divine Couple Sri Sri Radha and Krsna are my life and soul. In life or death I have no other refuge but Them. 2 kalindira kule keli-kadambera bana ratana-bedira upara bosabo ju'jana I shall install the Divine Couple on a jewelled throne in a pleasant forest of kadamba trees on the shore of the Yamuna River. 3 syama-gauri-ange dibo candanera gandha camara dhulabo kabe heir mukha-candra When will I place aromatic sandalwood paste on the limbs of Lord Symasundara and Srimati Gaurangi-devi? When will I fan Them with a camara whisk? When will I see Their moonlike faces? 4 gathiya malatir mala dibo dohara gale adhare tuliya dibo karpura-tambule When will I string garlands of malati flowers and place them on the necks of the Divine Couple? When will I place betel-nuts mixed with camphor in Their lotus mouths? 5 lalita bisakha-adi jata sakhi-brnda ajnaya koribo seba caranarabinda When, following the orders of Lalita, Visakha and the other gopis, will I serve the lotus feet of the Divine Couple? 6 sri-krsna-caitanya-prabhur daser anudasa seba abhilasa kore narottama-dasa Narottama dasa, the servant of the servant of Sri Krsna Caitanya Mahaprabhu, longs for this service to the Divine Couple. Siddha-dehena Sri Vrndavanaisvaryam saksad-vijnaptih (The Author Prays to Attain a Spiritual Body in Sri Vrndavana-dhama) Song 50 1 praneswari ei bara karuna kara more dasanete trna dhari anjali mastake kari ei-jana nibedana kare This person places a straw between his teeth and his folded hands over his head. This person appeals to you. O queen of my life, please be merciful to me. 2 priya-sahacari-sange sebana kariba range ange besa karibeka sadhe rakha ei seba-kaje nija pada-pankaje priya-sahacari-gana-majhe Please engage me in the service of Your lotus feet. Please place me among Your gopi-associates. In their company I will serve You with great happiness. I will dress You in nice garments, and serve You in many ways. 3 sugandhi candana manimaya abharana kausika basana nana range ei saba seba janra dasi jena hana tanra anhuksana thaki tanra sange I will anoint You with aromatic sandalwood paste. I will happily decorate You with a variety of silken garments and jewel ornaments. I will always stay near You as Your maidservant. 4 jala subasita kari ratana bhrngare bhari karpura-basita guya pana e-saba sajaiya dala labanga malati-mala bhaksya-dravya nana anupama I will bring You fragrant water in a jewel pitcher and betel-nuts mixed with camphor. I will bring You a clove-twig, a garland of jasmine flowers, and a variety of incomparably delicious foods. 5 sakhira ingita habe e-saba aniya kabe jogaiba lalitara kache narottama dasa kaya ei jena mora haya dandaiya bahu sakhira pache When will I carry out every order hinted or gestured by the gopis? When will I attain the association of Lalita-devi? Narottama dasa says: I hope that by praying in this way I will some day become eligible to follow behind the gopi friends of the Divine Couple. Song 51 1 aruna-kamala-dale sesa bichaiba basaiba kisora-kisori alaka-abrta-mukha- pankaja manohyara marakata-syam hema-gauri When will I scatter red lotus petals before the charming youthful Divine Couple, whose lotus faces are decorated with curling locks of hair, and who are like a dark sapphire and glittering gold? 2 praneswari kabe more habe krpa dithi ajnaya aniya kabe bibidha phula-bara sunaba racana dunhu mithi O queen of my life, when will you place Your merciful glance on me? When, directly hearing the orders of the Divine Couple, will I bring them many flowers and sweet candies? 3 mrgamada tilaka sa-sindura banayaba lepaba candana-gandhe ganthi malati-phula hara pahiraoba dhaoyaba madhukara-brnde When will I anoint the Divine Couple with tilaka markings made of musk and red sindura? When will I anoint Their bodies with sandalwood paste? When will I string a garland of jasmine flowers for Them, and then have to flee from the swarm of bumble-bees eager to claim the honey of those flowers? 4 lalita kabe more bijana deoyaba bijana maruta mande srama-jala sakala mitaba dunhu-kalebara heraba parama anande When, on Lalita's order will I gently fan the Divine Couple, banishing the perspiration from Their transcendental bodies? When will I see the Divine Couple, my heart filling with spiritual bliss? 5 narottama dasa asa pada-pankaja sebana madhuri-pane ho-oyaba hena dina na dekhiye kona cihna dunhu-jana heraba nayane Narottama dasa hopes that some day he will be able to drink the sweet honey of the service of the lotus feet of the Divine Couple. Will that day ever be? I do not see any indication that I will become able to see the Divine Couple directly with my own eyes. Sri Krsne Vijnaptih (Prayer to Sri Krsna) Song 52 1 prabhu he ei-bara karaha karuna jugala-carana dekhi saphala kariba ankhi ei mora manera kamana The sight of the lotus feet of the Divine Couple will be the crowning success of my eyes. My heart and mind yearn to attain this sight. O Lord, please be merciful and grant this sight to me. 2 nija-pada-seba diba nahi more upekhiba dunju pahu karuna-sagara dunhu binu nahi janon ei bada bhagya manon mui bada patita pamara Please grant me the service of Your lotus feet. Do not neglect me, for You, my two Lords, are like two oceans filled with compassion. I know that You are full of all transcendental glory and opulence, and I do not know anyone except You. I am very fallen and sinful. Please be merciful to me. 3 lalita adesa pana carana sebiba yana priya-sakhi sange haya mane dunhu data-siromani ati dina more jani nikate carana dibe dane By Your mercy I will attain the association of the gopis. By Your mercy I will become Lalita's maidservant, to be ordered about by her. By Your mercy I will attain the service of Your lotus feet. I know that You are both the crest-jewels among all wealthy philanthropists, and You know that I am the poorest of the poor. Please, therefore, give me the charity of Your lotus feet. 4 paba radha-krsna-pa ghucibe manera gha dure jabe e-saba biphala narottama dase kaya ei bancha siddhi haya deha prana sakala saphala By Your mercy I will attain Your lotus feet. By Your mercy all the painful wounds in my mind and heart will heal. By Your mercy my lack of success will go far away. Narottama dasa says: By Your mercy all my desires will be fulfilled, and this body and life will at last become fruitful. Song 53 1 aji rase badara nisi preme bhasala saba brndabana-basi Soon all the residents of Vrndavana will float in the nectar of pure love for Radha and Krsna. 2 syama-ghana barikhaye prema-sudha-dhara kore rangini radha bijuri-sancara Sri Krsna is like a dark cloud that showers the nectar of pure love, and Srimati Radharani is like a restless lightning flash sitting in the lap of that cloud. 3 preme pichala patha gamana bhela banka mrgamada-candana-kunkume bhela panka The path of love for Krsna is winding and crooked. It is slippery, and filled with mud and mixed with kunkuma, sandalwood paste, and musk. 4 dig bidig nahi premera pathara dubila narottama na jane santara The great ocean of love of Krsna stretches without limit in all directions. Although Narottama dasa does not know how to swim across that ocean, he plunges head first into it. (Comment on this)
1:30 am	++ Song 19 1 sri-rupa pascate ami rahiba bhita hana donhe punah kahibena ama pane cana I timidly follow behind Sri Rupa-manjari. When will she say to me: "Fetch some water for the Divine Couple? 2 sadaya hrdaya donhe kahibena hasi kothaya paile rupa ei naba dasi When will the Divine Couple, compassionately smiling, say: "Where has Rupa-manjari gotten this young maidservant?" 3 sri-rupa-manjari tabe donha bakya suni manjunali dila more ei dasi ani Hearing these words, Sri Rupa-manjari will say: "Manjunali gave this maidservant to me.” 4 ati namra-citta ami haibe janila seba-karya niya tabe hethaya rakhila At that time I will feel very humble at heart, and I will diligently engage in the service of the Divine Couple. 5 hena tattwa konhakare saksate kahiya narottame sebaya mijukta kariya When will the Divine Couple directly speak in this way to Narottama dasa, engaging him in Their service? Song 20 1 ha ha prabhu lokanatha rakha pada-dwandwe krpa-drste caha jadi haiya anande O Lokanatha Gosvami, O my master, please place me at your lotus feet. If you are pleased with me, please place your merciful glance upon me. 2 mano-bancha siddhi tabe nana purna-trsna hethaya caitanya mile setha radha-krsna If you are satisfied with me, then all the wishes of my mind will be attained, and my thirst for happiness will be satiated. If you are satisfied with me, then I will attain the association of Lord Caitanya. If you are satisfied with me, then I may be able to attain the association of Sri Sri Radha and Krsna. 3 tumi na karile daya kr karibe are manera basana purna kara ei bara O master, if you do not become merciful to me, then what will become of me? Please fulfill my mind's desire, at least this one time. 4 e tina samsare mora ara keha nai krpa kari pada-tale deha thani In the entire world there is no one as much in need of your mercy as I am. Please be merciful to me, and give me shelter at the soles of your lotus feet. 5 radha-krsna-lila-guna gana ratri-dine narottama-bancha purna nahe tuya bine Although he spends all his days and nights glorifying the transcendental pastimes and virtues of Sri Sri Radha and Krsna, Narottama dasa knows that his desire to attain Their association cannot be fulfilled without your mercy. Song 21 1 lokanatha prabhu tumi daya kara more radha-krsna-carana jena sada citte spure O Lokanatha, O my master, please be merciful to me and bless me that Sri Sri Radha-Krsna's lotus feet may be always manifest within my mind. 2 tomara sahita thaki sakhira sahite ei ta basana mora sada uthe cite I wish to have your association when you manifest your form as a gopi-friend of the Divine couple. This desire continually arises in my mind. 3 sakhi-gan-jyestha jenho tanhara carana mora samarpibe kabe sebara karane O master, when, by your mercy, will I be allowed to serve the lotus feet of Srimati Radharani, the best of all gopis. 4 tabe se haibe mora banchita purana anande sebiba donhara jugala carana If you will fulfill my desire, then I will be able to blissfully serve the lotus feet of the Divine Couple. 5 sri-rupa-manjari sakhi krpa-drste cana tappi narottame sinca sebamrta diya O Sri Rupa-manjari, O friend of the Divine Couple, please caste your glance of mercy upon me. Pleas sprinkle this distressed Narottama dasa with the nectar of your devotional service. Song 22 1 ha ha prabhu kara daya karuna tomara micha maya-jale tanu dahiche amara My body and mind burn in a network of material illusions. O master, please be merciful and save me. 2 kabe hena dasa habe sakhi-sanga paba brndabane phula ganthi donhake paraba When will I attain the association of the gopis? When will I string flower garlands in the forest of Vrndavana, and then place those garlands on the necks of the Divine Couple? 3 sammukhe basiya kabe camara dhulaba aguru-candana-gandha donha ange diba When will I meet the Divine Couple face-to-face? When will I fan Them with a camara whisk? When will I anoint Their limbs with aguru, sandalwood paste, and other fragrant substances? 4 sakhira ajnaya kabe tambula jogaba sindura tilaka kabe donhake paraba When, following the gopis' orders will I offer betel-nuts to the Divine Couple? When will I draw artistic tilaka markings in red sindura on the Divine Couple's foreheads? 5 bilasa-kautuka keli dekhiba nayane candra-jukha nirakhiba basaye simhasane When, with my own eyes, will I see the Divine Couple jubilantly perform pastimes? When will I see Their moonlike faces as They sit on Their thrones? 6 sada se madhuri dekhi manera lalase kata-dine habe daya narottama dase My heart longs to see Their sweetness. How many days must pass before They are compassionate on Narottama dasa? Song 23 1 hari hari kabe dasa habe mora sebiba donhara pada anande bibhora When, overwhelmed with bliss, will I directly serve the lotus feet of the Divine Couple? O Lord Hari, Lord Hari, when will I attain this? 2 bhramara haiya sada rahiba carane sri-caranamrta sada kariba aswadane When will I become a bumble-bee staying continually at the lotus feet of the Divine Couple, and continually drinking the honey of Their lotus feet? 3 ei asa kari ami--jata sakhi-gana tomadera krpaya je banchita purana This is my desire: to join the company of the gopi-friends of the Divine Couple. O my master, by your mercy only can my desire be fulfilled. 4 bahu-dina bancha kari purna jate haya sabe meli daya kara haiya sadaya For many days I have desired in this way. Please be merciful to me and fulfill my request. 5 seba ase narottama kande diba-nisi krpa kari kara more anugata dasi Yearning and hoping in this way Narottama dasa weeps day and night. Please be merciful to me, and make me your follower and gopi-maidservant. Song 24 1 jaya jaya sri-krsna-caitanya nityananda jayadwaitacandra jaya gaura-bhakta-vrnda O Lord Sri Krsna Caitanya Mahaprabhu, all glories to You. O Prabhu Nityananda, all glories to You. O Lord Advaitacandra, all glories to You. O devotees of Lord Gauranga, all glories to you all. 2 krpa kari sabe meli karaha karuna adhama patita-jane na kariha ghrna I beg all of you to please be merciful to me. Please do not despise or reject this most fallen person who is approaching You all. 3 e tina-samsara-majhe tuya pada sara bhariya dekhinu mane-gati nahi ara Your lotus feet are the most valuable thing in this material world. I always see Your lotus feet within my mind. I have no other goal. 4 se pada pabara ase kheda uthe mane byakula hrdaya sada kariye krandane I hope to one day attain Your lotus feet, and this causes great pain to arise within my mind. I constantly cry, my heart full of suffering. 5 ki-rupe paiba kichu na pai sandhana prabhu-lokanatha pada nahika smarana I do not see how I will ever be able to attain Your lotus feet. I do not see how I can always remember the lotus feet of Lokanatha Gosvami, my spiritual master. 6 tumi ta dayalu prabhu caha eka-bara narottama hrdayera ghuca-o andhakara O master, if you are at all merciful to me, then please glance upon me one time. Please dispel the darkness in Narottama dasa's heart. Sadhaka-dehocita Lalasa (The Devotee's Aspiration) Song 25 1 hari hari kabe mora haibe su-dina bhajiba sri-radha-krsna haina premadhina When will I directly worship Sri Sri Radha and Krsna? When will I be overwhelmed with love for the Divine Couple? O Lord Hari, when will that auspicious day be mine? 2 sujantre misana gaba su-madhura tana anande karibe dunhara rupa-guna-gana When, accompanying myself on a musical instrument, will I happily sing sweet songs describing the beautiful forms and qualities of the Divine Couple. 3 radhika govinda bali kandiba uccaih-sware bhijibe sakala anga nayanera nire When will I loudly call out "O Radhika, O Govinda," the tears from my eyes wetting my entire body. 4 ei-bara karuna kara rupa sanatana raghunatha dasa mora sri-jiva-jivana O Srila Rupa Gosvami, O Srila Sanatana Gosvami, O Srila Raghunatha dasa Gosvami, O Srila Jiva Gosvami, my life and soul, please be merciful to me this one time. 5 ei bara karuna kara lalita-bisakha sakhya-bhabe sridama-subala-adi sakha O Lalita, O Visakha, O Sridama, O Subala and other friends of Lord Krsna, please be merciful to me this one time. 6 sabe mili kara daya puraak mora asa prarthana karaye sada narottama dasa All of You please be merciful to me and fulfill my desire. This is the constant prayer of Narottama dasa. Sadhaka-dehocita-Sri-brndabana-basa-lalasa (The Devotee's Aspiration to Reside in Sri Vrndavana) Song 26 1 hari hari ara ki emana dasa haba ei bhaba samsara tyaji parama anande maji ara kabe brajabhume jaba When will I renounce the circle of material family life, and, drowning in transcendental bliss, go to Vrajabhumi? O Lord Hari, Lord Hari, when will this be? 2 sukhamaya brndabana kaba habe darsana se dhuli lagibe kabe gaya preme gadagada haina radha-krsna-nama laina kandiya bedaba ubharaya When will I see the blissful land of Vrndavana? When will I smear the dust of Vrndavana over my body? When will I walk about Vrndavana, loudly singing the names of Radha and Krsna, and crying, my voice choked with ecstatic love. 3 nibhrta nikunja jana astange pranama haina dakiba ha radha-natha bali kabe jamunara tire parasa kariba nire kabe piba kara-pute tuli When, in a solitary grove in Vrndavana, will I offer my full obeisances to the Divine Couple? When will I call out: "O Krsna, O master of Srimati Radharani?" When standing on the shore of the Yamuna, will I drink some of its water in my cupped hands? 4 ara kabe emana haba sri-rasa-mandale jaba kabe gadagadi diba taya bamsibata-chaya pana parama ananda hana padiya rahiba tara chaya When will this be? When will I go to the arena of the rasa-dance, and roll about in the dust, overwhelmed with ecstasy? When will I visit Vamsivata, and fall down to the ground, overwhelmed by transcendental bliss? 5 kabe gobardhana giri dekhiba nayane bhari kabe habe radha-kunde basa bhramite bhramite kabe ei deha patana habe kahe dina narottama dasa When will I see Govardhana Hill, my eyes filling with tears? When will I reside at Radha-kunda? When, as a result of constantly wandering in Vrndavana, will this body fall down? Poor-hearted Narottama dasa speaks in this way. Song 27 1 hari hari ara kabe palatibe dasa e saba kariya bame jaba brndabana-dhame ei mane kariyachi asa When will I renounce all material impediments and go to Vrndavana-dhama? O Lord Hari, Lord Hari, when will my life change in this way? I hope I will be able to change my mode of living in this way. 2 dhana jana putra dare e saba kariya dure ekanta haiya kabe jaba saba duhkha parihari brndabane basa kori madhukari magiya khaiba When will I leave all my wealth, followers, children, and wife far behind and with only one desire, go to Vrndavana? When will I leave all material miseries, and live in Vrndavana, eating only whatever food I can obtain by begging? 3 jamunara jala jena amrta samana hena kabe piba udara puriya kabe radha-kunda-jale snana kari kutuhale syama-kunda rahiba padiya When will I take long drinks of the Yamuna's water, which is as sweet as nectar? When, with great happiness, will I bathe at Radha-kunda? When will I permanently reside at Syama-kunda? 4 bhramiba dwadasa bane rasa-keli je je sthane premabese gadagadi diya sudhaiba jane jane vraja-basi-gana-sthane nibediba carana dhariya When will I wander in the twelve forests of Vrndavana, where Lord Krsna enjoyed nectar pastimes, and when, overwhelmed with ecstastic love, will I roll about in the dust of these places? When will I become pure in heart? When will I offer obeisances to all the residents of Vraja, reverently touching their lotus feet? 5 bhajanera sthana kabe nayana-gocara habe ara jata ache upabana ara madhye brndabana narottama dasera mana asa kare jugala carana When will I be able to see the gardens of Vrndavana where the great devotees worshipped the Lord? Narottama dasa hopes to one day attain the lotus feet of the Divine Couple. Song 28 1 karanga kaupina lana chenda kanha gaya diya tejabiga sakala bisaya krsna anuraga habe brajera nikunja kabe jaina kariba nijalaya When will I renounce all sense-gratification? When will I accept only a water-pot and torn garment? When will I constantly sing Lord Krsna's holy names? When will I go to the groves of Vraja and make my permanent residence there? When will I attain ecstatic love for Krsna? 2 hari hari kabe mora haibe su-dina phala-amula brndabane khana diba-abasane bhramiba haiya udasina When will I wander in Vrndavana, detached from material affairs, and only eating some roots and fruit at the end of the day? O Lord Hari, Lord Hari, when will that auspicious day be mine? 3 sitala jamuna jale snana kari kutuhale premabese anandita hana bahura upara bahu tuli brndabane kuli kuli krsna bali bedaba kandiya When will I become full of bliss, overwhelmed by ecstatic love by bathing in the cool waters of the Yamuna river? When will I wander about Vrndavana with my arms upraised calling out the name of Lord Krsna and crying? 4 dekhiba sanketa-sthana judabe tapita prana premabese gadagadi diba kanha radha praneswari kanha giribara-dhari kanha natha baliya dakiba When will I see the place where Radha and Krsna secretly met? When, overwhelmed with ecstatic love, will I roll about in the dust at that place? When will I call out: "O Radha, O controller of my life, where are You? O Krsna, O lifter of Govardhana Hill, where are You? O my masters, where are You?" 5 madhavi-kunjera pari sukhe basi suka-sari gaibeka radha-krsna-rasa taru-mule basi taha suni judaiba hiya kabe sukhe gonaba dibasa When will I happily pass my days at the roots of a tree in the grove of madhavi creepers, listening to a parrot-couple jubilantly sing the glories of the nectarean pastimes of Sri Sri Radha and Krsna? 6 sri-govinda gopinatha srimati-radhika-sakha dekhiba ratana-simhasane dina narottama dasa karaye durlabha asa e-mati haibe kata dine When will I see Lord Govinda, the master of the gopis, accompanied by Srimati Radharani, as They both sit on a jewelled throne? Poor-hearted Narottama dasa hopes that some day he will be able to obtain this so-difficult-to-obtain desire. (Comment on this)
1:28 am	Sri Prarthana by Srila Narottama dasa Thakura Lalasamayi (Longings) Song 1 1 gauranga bolite habe pulaka-sarira hari hari bolite nayane ba'be nira When will that opportune moment come to us when there will be shivering of the body as soon as we chant Lord Gauranga's name? While chanting Hare Krsna, when will there be tears in the eyes? 2 ara kabe nitai-cander koruna hoibe somsara-basana more kabe tuccha habe When will I obtain the mercy of Lord Nityanandacandra? When, by His mercy will the desire for material enjoyment become very insignificant? 3 bisaya chairya kabe suddha habe mana kabe hama herabo sir-brndabana When the mind is completely purfied, being freed from material anxieties and desires, then I shall be able to understand Vrndavana and the conjugal love of Radha and Krsna, and then my spiritual life will be successful. 4 rupa-raghunatha-pade hoibe akuti kabe hama bu jhabo se jugala piriti When shall I be very much eager to study the books left by the Six Gosvami's, headed by Srila Rupa Gosvami and Srila Raghunatha dasa Gosvami? By their instruction I shall be able to properly understand the loving affairs of Radha and Krsna. 5 rupa-raghunatha-pade rahu mora asa prarthana koroye sada narottama-dasa My only aspiration is to attain the lotus feet of the Six Gosvamis headed by Srila Rupa Gosvami and Srila Raghunatha dasa Gosvami. Narottama dasa constantly prays to attain their lotus feet. Song 2 Samprarthanatmika (An appeal) 1 radha-krsna nibedana ei jana kore donhe ati rasamaya sa karuna-hrdaya abadhana kara natha more O Radha and Krsna, this person presents an appeal before you. You are both very charming and full of nectar, and Your hearts are full of compassion. My Lords, please listen to my request. 2 he krsna gokulacandra gopijana-vallabha he krsna-preyasi-siromani hema-gauri syama-gaya sravane parasa paya guna suni judaya parani O dark-complexioned Krsna, O moon of Gokula, O lover of the gopis, O golden-complexioned Radha, O crest jewel of the gopis who are so dear to Krsna, when I hear the glories of Your transcendental virtues my heart becomes pacified. 3 adhama-durgati-jane kevala karuna mane tribhuvana e jasah-kheyati suniya sadhura mukhe srvana lai nu sukhe upekhile nahi mora gati Hearing from the devotees' mouths that You are very merciful to the fallen and miserable, I joyfully take shelter of You. If You neglect me I have no place to go. 4 jaya radhe jaya krsna jaya jaya radhe krsna krsna krsna jaya jay radhe anjali mastake kori narottama bhume padi kahe donhe purao manah-sadhe O Radha, all glories to You. O Krsna all glories to You. O Radha and Krsna all glories to You. O Krsna, O Krsna, all glories to You. O Radha, all glories to You. Narottama dasa places His folded hands upon his head and falls to the ground before You. Please fulfill the desires of his heart. Dainya-bodhika (The Author Describes His fallen Condition) Song 3 1 hari hari ki mora korama gati manda braje radha-krsna pada na bhajinu tila-ardha na bhjhinu ragera sambandha O Lord Hari, Lord Hari, how wicked I am! I did not worship the lotus feet of Radha and Krsna in Vrajabhumi even for half a moment, and I am completely unable to understand the mellows of transcendental love. 2 swarupa sanatana rupa raghunatha bhatta-yuga bhugarbha sri-jiva lokanatha inha sabhara pada-padma na sevinu tila-ardha ara kise puribeka sadha Even for half a moment I did not worship the lotus feet of Srila Svarupa Damodara Gosvami, Srila Sanatana Gosvami, Srila Rupa Gosvami, Srila Raghunatha dasa Gosvami, Srila Raghunatha Bhatta Gosvami, Srila Gopala Bhatta Gosvami, Srila Bhugarbha Gosvami, Srila Jiva Gosvami and Srila Lokanatha Gosvami. How will it be possible for me to attain my desire? 3 krsnadasa kaviraja rasika bhakata-majha jenho kaia caitanya-carita gaura-govinda-lila sunite galaye sila tahate na haila mora cite Among the devotees Krsna dasa Kaviraja is extremely expert at relishing the transcendental nectar of the mellows of love of God. When the stones hear his Caitanya-caritamrta and Govinda Lilamrta, they begin to melt in ecstasy. In spite of this, I have no appreciation in my heart. 4 se saba bhakata-sanga je karila tara sanga tara sange kene nahila basa ki mora dukhera katha janama gonainu vrtha dhik dhik narottama dasa Furthermore, I refuse even to associate with the friends and companions of these great souls. How sad is my tale. I have spent my life uselessly. Fie, fie on Narottama dasa! Song 4 1 hari hari! biphale janama gonainu manusya-janama paiya radha-krsna na bhaijiya janiya suniya bisa khainu O Lord Hari, Lord Hari, I have spent my life uselessly. Although I have obtained a human birth, I have refused to worship Radha and Krsna, and in this way I have knowingly drunk poison. 2 golekera prema-dhana, hari-nama-sankirtana rati na janmilo kene tay somsara-bisanale, diba-nisi hiya jwale juraite na koinu upay The treasure of love of God has descended from the spiritual world of Goloka Vrndavana, appearing in this world as the sankirtana movement of the chanting of Lord Hari's holy names. Why was I not attracted to it? Day and night I burned in the poison of material existence, but still I refused to take the antidote. 3 brajendra-nandana jei, saci-suta hoilo sei balarama hoilo nitai dina-hina jata chilo, hari-name uddharilo tara saksi jagai madhai Lord Krsna, the prince of Vraja, has appeared as Lord Caitanya, the son of Saci-devi and Lord Balarama has appeared as Lord Nityananda. The most fallen and degraded were lifted from their fallen condition by the chanting of the holy Name of Lord Hari. The story of Jagai and Madhai testifies to the truth of this. 4 ha ha prabhu nanada-suta, brsabhanu-suta-juta koruna karoho ei-baro narottama-dasa koy na theliho ranga pay toma bine ke ache amara O Lord Krsna, O son of Maharaja Nanda, O companion of Srimati Radharani, the daughter of Maharaja Vrsabhanu, please be merciful to me. Now that I have finally attained Your reddish lotus feet, please do not push me away. Except for You, who is my shelter? Song 5 1 praneswara nibedana ei jana kore govinda gokulacandra parama ananda-kanda gopi-kula-priya dekha more O master of my life, this person places an appeal before You. O Govinda, O moon of Gokula, O source of all transcendental bliss, O beloved of the gopis, please cast Your glance upon me. 2 tuya-pada-padma-seba eidhana more diba tumi natha karunara nidhi parama mangala jasa sravane parama rasa kara kiba karya nahe siddhi O my Lord, You are an ocean of mercy. Please give me the treasure of service to Your lotus feet. Hearing Your supremely auspicious glories is the greatest nectar for the ears. If You bestow Your mercy, then what difficult task cannot be accomplished? 3 daruna-samsara-gati bisama-bisaya-mati tuya bismarana-sela buke jara jara tanu mana acetana anuksana jiyante marana bhela duhkhe I wander through this world of suffering, my mind fixed on the objects of the senses, which bring only pain, and my chest pierced by the javelin of forgetfulness of You. My body and mind are withered and shattered, and from moment to moment I become unconscious. Immersed in pain, I am like a living corpse. 4 mo-hena adhama jane kara krpa-niriksane dasa kari rakha vrndabane sri-krsna-caitanya-nama prabhu mora guna gaura-dhama narottama laila sarane Please give me Your merciful glance. Make me Your servant and allow me to stay in Vrndavana. The golden-complexioned person who bears the name Sri Krsna Caitanya is my master. Narottama dasa takes shelter of Him. Song 6 1 hari hari krpa kari rakha nija-pade kama krodha chaya jane lana phire nana sthane bisaya-bhunjaya nana-mate O Lord Hari, O Lord Hari, please give me shelter at Your feet. Six men headed by lust and anger take me here and there and force me to enjoy my senses in many ways. 2 haiya mayara dasa kari nana abhilasa tomara smarana gela dure artha-labha ei ase kapata-baisnaba-besa bhramiya bulaye ghare ghare Filled with material desires, a servant of material illusion, and my memory of You fled far away, disguised as a Vaisnava I wandered from house to house, hoping to get some money. 3 aneka duhkhera pare layechile braja-pure krpa-dora galaya bandhiya daiva-maya balat kare khasaiya sei dore bhaba kupe dileka dhariya When I suffered many miseries You tied Your rope of mercy around my neck and dragged me to Vraja. The illusory energy then forcibly untied those ropes and again threw me into the well of material existence. 4 punah yadi krpa-kari e janare kesa dhari taniya tulai braja-dhame tabe se dekhiya bhala natuba parana gela kahne dina dasa narottama If, grasping his hair, You mercifully pull this person from illusion's well and place him in the abode of Vraja, he will see that as his great good fortune. Otherwise his life will end. Poor and fallen Narottama dasa sings this song. Song 7 1 hari hari bada sela marame rahila paiya durlabha tanu sri-krsna-bhajan binu janma mora biphala haila O Lord Hari, O Lord Hari, a great javelin has pierced me in the core of the heart. Having attained this difficult to get human body, I have neglected the worship of Sri Krsna, and in this way my life has become useless. 2 brajendranandana hari nabadwipe abatari jagat bhariya prema dila muni se pamara-mati bisese kathina ati teni more karuna nahila Although Lord Hari, the prince of Vraja, descended to Navadvipa and filled the universe with pure love of God, He was not merciful to me because I was very cruel and sinful at heart. 3 swarupa sanatana rupa raghunatha bhatta-yuga tahate na haila mora mati dibya cintamani dhama brndabana hena sthana sei dhame na kainu vasati My mind refuses to think of Srila Svarupa Damodara Gosvami, Srila Sanatana Gosvami, Srila Rupa Gosvami, Srila Raghunatha dasa Gosvami, Srila Raghunatha Bhatta Gosvami, and Srila Gopala Bhatta Gosvami. I decline to make my residence in Vrndavana-dhama, the abode of transcendental cintamani gems. 4 bisesa bisaye mati nahila baisnabe rati nirantara kheda uthe mane narottama dasa kahe jibara ucita nahe sri-guru-baisnaba-seba bine My mind is absorbed in sense-gratification, and I do not take pleasure in the association of Vaisnavas. For this reason pain and regret arise in my heart. Narottama dasa says: It is not good to live without serving the spiritual master and Vaisnavas. Dainya-bodhika prarthana (Prayer Where the Author Describes His Fallen Condition) Song 8 1 hari hari ki mora karama abhaga biphale jibana gela hrdaye rahila sela nahi bhela hari-anuraga O Lord Hari, Lord Hari, everything I do is inauspicious. I have uselessly wasted my life, and I have no love for You. It is as if my heart were pierced by a sharp javelin. 2 yajna dhana tirtha-snana punya-karma japa dhyana akarane saba gela mohe bujhilana mane hena upahasa haya jena bastrahina alankara dehe My Vedic sacrifices, charity, bathing in holy places of pilgrimage, pious deeds, mantra-chanting, and meditation, are all useless and illusory. In my heart I know that without devotional service these things are a joke, like placing valuable ornaments on a naked body. 3 sadhu-mukhe kathamrta suniya bimala cita nahi bhela aparadha-karana satata asat-sanga sakali haila bhanga ki kariba aile samana Although I sometimes hear the nectarean message of Godhead from the mouths of the devotees, because I commit so many offenses, I do not become purified. I continually associate with non-devotees, and in this way all my spiritual advancement is broken apart. What will I do when death comes? 4 sruti smrti sada rabe suniyachi ei sabe hari-pada abhaya sarana janama laiya sukhe krsna na balinu mukhe na karinu se rupa-bhabana Although again and again I heard the Sruti and Smrti scriptures' declaration that one should take shelter of the Lord Hari's lotus feet in order to become fearless, I did not chant Krsna's name, and I did not meditate on His transcendental form. 5 radha-krsna dunha-paya tanu mana rahu taya ara dure jauka basana narottama dase kaya ara mora hani bhaya tanu mana sampinu apana I will now concentrate my mind on the lotus feet of Sri Sri Radha and Krsna, and all my material desires will flee far away. Narottama dasa says: Now that I have fixed my mind on Sri Sri Radha and Krsna, I am no longer afraid of my future. Swabhista-lalasa (Longings) Song 9 1 hari hari hena dina haibe amara dunha anga parasiba hunhu anga nirakhiba sebana kariba donhakara O Lord Hari, O Lord Hari, when will this day be mine? When will I see Your lotus feet? When will I directly serve Your lotus feet? When will I touch Your lotus feet? 2 lalita-bisakha-sange sebana kariba range mala ganthi' diba nana phule kanaka-samputa kari karpura tambula puri yogaiba adhara-jugale When, in the company of Lalita and Visakha, will I happily serve You? When will I make garlands of many flowers for You? When, filling a golden box with them, will I place camphor and betel-nuts on your lips? 3 radha-krsna brndabana ei mora prana-dhana ei mora jibana-upaya jaya patita-pabana deha more ei dhana toma-bine anya nahi bhaya Sri Sri Radha-Krsna and Their abode of Vrndavana are the valuable treasure of my life. It is They who sustain me. O deliverer of the fallen, please give this treasure to me, for I have no one to turn to, except for You. 4 sri-guru karuna-sindhu adhama-janera bandhu lokanatha lokera jibana ha ha prabhu kara daya deha more pada-chaya narottama laila sarana O my spiritual master, O ocean of mercy, O friend of the fallen, O Lokanatha Gosvami, O life of the people, O master, please be merciful to me. Please give me the shade of your lotus feet. Narottama dasa takes shelter of you. Song 10 1 hari hari kabe mora haibe su-dine keli-kautuka-range kariba sebane O Lord Hari, Lord Hari, when will I directly serve You as You enjoy blissful transcendental pastimes? When will that auspicious day be mine? 2 lalita-visakha sange jateka sangira gane mandali kariba donha meli rai kanu kare dhari nrtya kare phiri phiri nirakhi' gona'ba kutuhali When, in the company of Lalita and Visakha, will I directly meet Sri Sri Radha and Krsna in the circle of their friends? When, seeing Them holding hands and dancing in Their transcendental pastimes, will my voice become choked with ecstatic love? 3 alasa-bisrama-ghare gobardhana giri-bare rai kanu karibe sayana narottama dasa kaya ei jena mora haya anuksana carana sebana When the dancing pastimes are ended, Sri Sri Radha and Krsna will take rest in a cottage on Govardhana hill, the best of mountains. Narottama dasa says: I pray that I will always serve the lotus feet of the Divine Couple Song 11 1 gobardhana giri-bare kebala nirjana sthala rai kanu karibe sayane lalita-bisakha-sange sebana range sukhamaya ratula carane In a solitary place on Govardhana Hill, the best of mountains, Sri Sri Radha and Krsna sit on a couch. When, accompanied by Lalita and Visakha, will I jubilantly serve Their reddish lotus feet? 2 kanaka samputa kari karpura tambula bhari jogaiba badana-kamale manimaya kinkini ratana nupura ani' paraiba carana-jugale When will I take camphor and betel-nuts from a golden box, and place it in their lotus mouths? When will I place jewel ankle-bells on Their lotus feet? 3 kanaka katora puri sugandhi candana buri donhakara sri-ange dhaliba guru-rupa sakhibame tribhanga bhangima thame camarera batasa kariba When will I fill a golden goblet for the Divine Couple? When will I anoint Their beautiful limbs with aromatic sandal paste? When, my spiritual master, in his original form as a gopi, at my left, will I fan Their three-fold bending forms with a camara wisk? 4 donhara kamala ankhi pulaka haiya dekhi dunhu pada parisaba kare caitanya-darse dasa mane matra abhilasa narottama dase sada sphure When, seeing the lotus eyes of the Divine couple, will the hairs of my body stand up in ecstacy? When will I directly touch their lotus feet? Narottama dasa, who is the servant of Lord Caitanya's servants, desires in this way. He has no other desire. Song 12 1 hari hari ara ki emana dasa kabe brsabhanu-pure ahiri gopera ghare tanaya haiya janamiba When will I take birth as a gopi in the town of Maharaja Vrsabhanu, where many gopas and gopis live? O Lord Hari, Lord Hari will I someday attain this condition of life? 2 jabate amara kabe e prani-grahana habe basati kariba kabe taya sakhira parama srestha je tahara haya prestha sevana kariba tanra paya When will I live in the city of Vrsabhanu and be accepted by its residents as one of their kin? When will I serve the feet of the gopis' beloved master? 3 tenha krpaban haina ratula carane lana amare karibe samarpana saphala haibe dasa puribe manera asa se dunhara jugala-carana When Lord Krsna is merciful to me I will be able to attain His reddish lotus feet. When I attain the lotus feet of the Divine couple, then my life will be successful, and all the desires of my mind will be fulfilled. 4 brndabana dui-jana caturddike sakhi-gana sebana kariba abasese sakhi-gana caribhite nana jantra laina hate dekhiba manera abhilase When will I be able to directly serve the Divine Couple, who are surrounded by Their gopi-friends? When I directly serve the Divine Couple in the association of the gopis, all the desires of my heart will be fulfilled. 5 dunhu canda-mukha dekhi' judabe tapita ankhi nayane bahibe asru-dhara brndara nidesa paba donhara nikate jaba hena dina haiba amara When will I approach the Divine Couple? When will streams of tears flow from my eyes by seeing Their moonlike faces? When will I receive direct orders from Vrnda-devi? When will that day be mine? 6 sri-rupa-manjari sakhi more anathini dekhi radhibe ratula duti paya narottama dasa bhane priya-narma-sakhi-gane kabe dasi karibe amara When will Sri Rupa-manjari, seeing me helpless and without any shelter, protect me with her reddish feet? Narottama dasa say: When will I become one of the maidservants of the dear and playful gopis? Song 13 1 hari hari ara ki emana dasa haba chadiya purusa-deha kabe ba prakrti haba dunhu amge candana paraba When, relinquishing this male material body, and obtaining the spiritual body of a gopi, will I anoint the limbs of the Divine Couple with sandalwood paste? O Lord Hari, Lord Hari, when will this day be mine? 2 taniya bandhiba cuda naba gunja-hare beda nana phule ganthi diba hara pita-basana ange paraiba sakhi-sange badane tambula diba ara When will I arrange the hair of the Divine Couple? When will I give them gunja-necklaces and garlands strung with various flowers? When will I give Them yellow garments? When, accompanied by the other gopis, will I place betel-nuts in Their lotus mouths? 3 dunhu rupa manohari deriba nayana bhari nilambare rai sajaiya naba-ratna-jari ani bandhiba bicitra beni tate phula malati gabthiya When will I gaze at the beautiful forms of the Divine Radharani in blue garments, and decorate her braided hair with garlands of jasmine flowers and strings of nine different kinds of jewels on a golden thread. 4 sei rupa-madhuri dekhiba nayana bhari' ei kari mane abhilasa jaya rupa sanatana deha more ei dhana nibedaye narottama dasa My desire is that some day I shall be able to directly see the sweet beauty of the transcendental forms of the Divine Couple. O Srila Rupa Gosvami and Srila Sanatana Gosvami, all glories to you both. Please bestow this treasure upon me. Please grant my desire. Narottama dasa appeals to you in this way. Song 14 1 kusumita brndabane nacate sikhi-gane pika-kula bhramara jhankare priya sahacari sange gaiya jaiba range manohara nikunja-kutire Vrndavana is filled with blossoming flowers, the dancing of peacocks and the sounds of cuckoos and bumble-bees. When, in the association of the dear gopis, will I melodiously sing in a charming cottage in a grove of Vrndavana? 2 ari hari manoratha phalibe amare dunhuka manthara gait kautuke heraba ati anga bhari pulaka antare When, seeing the slowly and gracefully moving Divine Couple, will my hairs stand on end because of the ecstacy in my heart? 3 caudike dakhira majhe radhikara ingite ciruni laiya kare kari' kutila kuntala saba bithariya ancaraba banaiba bicitra kabari When, in the company of the gopis, will Srimati Radharani gesture that she wants me to comb her hair, and when will I then take the comb in my hand, and carefully comb her curling locks? 4 mrgamada amlajaja saba ange lepaba paraiba manohara hara candana kunkume tilaka banaiba heraba mukha-sudhakara When will I anoint Srimati Radharani's limbs with sandalwood paste and musk? When will I give her a beautiful garlands? When will I gaze on her moonlike face as I decorate it with tilaka markings drawn in sandlewood paste and kunkuma? 5 nila patambara yatane paraiba paye diba ratana-manjire bhrngarera jale ranga- carana dhoyaiba muchaba apana cikure When will I carefully dress Srimati Radharani in blue garments? When will I place jeweled anklets on her feet? When will I take water from a jar and wash her reddish lotus feet? When will I then dry her feet using my own hair as a towel? 6 kusuma-kamala-dale sesa bichaiba sayana karaba donhakare dhabala camara ani mrdu mrdu bi jaba charamita dunhuka sarire When will I make a couch of lotus petals for the Divine Couple? When will I gently fan Them with a white camara wisk? 7 kanaka samputa kari karpura tambula bhari jogaiba donhara badane adhara sudha-rase tambula subase bhokhava adika yatane When from a golden box will I take betel-nuts and camphor, and place them in the lotus mouths of the Divine Couple? When will I carefully chew the aromatic remnants of such betel-nuts, which have become mixed with nectar from mouths of the Divine Couple? 8 sri-guru karuna-sindhu lokanatha dina-bandhu mui dine kare abadhana radha-krsna, brndabana priya-narma-sakhi-gana narottama mage ei dana O Lokanatha Gosvami, O my spiritual master, O friend of the poor and wretched conditioned souls, O ocean of mercy, please hear the appeal of this person who is very miserable and poor-hearted. O Radha and Krsna, O holy land of Vrndavana, O intimate gopi-friends of the Divine Couple, I beg that you all grant this charity to me. Please fulfill these desires. Punah Svabhista-lalasa (The Author Continues the Description of His Longings) Song 15 1 hari hari kabe mora haibe sudina gobardhana giri-bare parama nibhrta ghare rai kanu karaiba sayana When, in a secluded cottage on Govardhana Hill, the best of mountains, will I prepare a couch for Sri Sri Radha and Krsna? O Lord Hari, Lord Hari, when will that auspicious day be mine? 2 bhrngarera jale ranga- carana dhoyaiba muchaba apana cikure kanaka-samputa kari karpura tambula puri jogaiba dunhuka adhare When will I take water from a jar and wash the lotus feet of the Divine Couple? When will I then dry Their feet using my own hair as a towel? When from a golden box will I take betel-nuts and camphor, and place on the lotus lips of the Divine Couple? 3 priya-sakhi-gana-sange sebana kaiba range carana sebiba nija-kare kunhuka kamala-dithi kautuka heraba dunhu anga pulaka antare When, in the association of the gopis, will I directly serve the lotus feet of the Divine Couple with my own hand? When, by seeing the lotus eyes of the Divine Couple, will the hairs of my body stand erect because of the ecstasy within my heart? 4 mallika malati juthi nana phule mala ganthi kabe diba donhara galaya sonara katora kari karpura candana bhari kabe diba donhakara gaya When will I string garlands of mallika and malati flowers and place them on the necks of the Divine Couple? When will I fill a golden goblet with camphor and sandalwood paste, and then anoint the transcendental forms of the Divine Couple with this mixture? 5 ara kabe emana habe dunu-mukha-nirakhiba lila-rasa nijunja-sayane sir-kundalatara sange keli-kautuka range narottama karibe srabane When will I directly see the lotus faces of the Divine Couple? When will Narottama dasa jubilantly hear Kundalata-devi's narration of the nectarean pastimes performed by the Divine Couple in the groves of Vrndavana? When will that day be? Lalasa (Longings) Song 16 1 sri-rupa-manjari-pada sei mora sampada sei mor bhajana-pujana sei mora prana-dhana sei mora abharana sei mor jibanera jibana Sri Rupa-manjari's lotus feet are my only treasure. They are my devotional service and my worship. They are my life's breath,and the ornament I wear. They are the sustainer of my life. 2 sei mora rasa-nidhi sei mora banca-siddhi sei mora bedera dharama sei brata, sei tapa sei mora mantra-japa sei mor dharama-karama For me those lotus feet are an ocean of nectar. They are the fulfilment of my desires. For me they are the spiritual path outlined in the Vedas, and they are my religious vows. They are my austerities and my chanting of mantras. They are my pious activities. 3 anukula habe bidhi se-pade hoibe siddhi nirakhibo e dui nayane se rupa-madhuri-rasi prana-kubalaya sasi prafulita habe nisi dine Those feet will make destiny become kind to me and grant me perfection. They will enable me to directly see the Divine Couple with my own eyes. Those feet are a great reservoir of beauty and sweetness. They are like a moon that causes the lotus flower of my life-breath to blossom. Those lotus feet bloom within my heart through the entire day and night. 4 tuwa adarasana-ahi garale jaralo dehi ciro-dina tapita jibana ha ha rupa koror doya deho mora-pada-chaya narottama loilo sarana The venom of the snake of separation from You has caused this spirit soul to wither and decay. For many days my life-breath has burned in the fire of separation from you. O Rupa-manjari, please be merciful to me. Please give me the shade of your lotus feet. Narottama dasa takes shelter of you Song 17 1 suniyachi sadhu-mukhe bale sarba-jana sri-rupa-krpaya mile jugala-carana I have heard from the mouths of the saintly devotees that everyone says that by the mercy of Srila Rupa Gosvami one may approach the lotus feet of the Divine Couple. 2 ha ha prabhu sanatana gaura-paribara sabe mili bancha purna karaha amara O Sanatana Prabhu, O personal associate of Lord Caitanya, please fulfill my desire. 3 sri-rupera krpa jena ama prati haya se pada asraya jaba sei mahasaya Please fulfill my desire that saintly Srila Rupa Gosvami may be merciful to me, and that I will be able to take shelter of his lotus feet. 4 prabhu lokanatha kabe sange lana jabe sri-rupera pada-padme more samarpibe When will my master, Lokanatha Gosvami, place me at the lotus feet of Srila Rupa Gosvami? 5 hena ki haibe mora - narma-sakhi-gana anugata narottame karibe sasane When, by your mercy, will your faithful follower Narottama dasa become eligible to receive direct instruction from the gopi-friends of the Divine Couple? Song 18 1 ei naba-dasi bali sri-rupa cahibe hena subha-ksana mora kati-dine habe When will I be a young gopi-maidservant? When will Sri Rupa-manjari directly order me? When will that auspicious time be? 2 sighra ajna karibena--dasi hetha aya sebara susajja-karya karaha twaraya When will Sri Rupa-manjari repeatedly order me about, saying: "O maidservant, come here. Quickly arrange for my fance garmanets and ornaments." 3 anandita hana hiya ajna-bale pabitra manete karya karibe tat-kale By hearing these orders I will become delighted. These orders will completely absorb the attention of my purified mind. 4 sebara samagri ratna-khalate kariya subasita bari swarna-jharite puriya When, in Sri Rupa-manjari's service, will I fill a jewelled tray with various paraphernalia for worship? When, engaged in her service, will I fill a golden goblet with aromatic water? 5 donhara sammukhe la'ye diba sighra-gati narottamera dasa kabe haibe e-mati When will I be able to quickly approach the Divine Couple? When will Narottama dasa attain this condition of life? (Comment on this)
1:22 am	Sri Aisvarya-kadambini by Srila Baladeva Vidyabhusana A Glimpse into the Life of Srila Baladeva Vidyabhusana Srila Baladeva Vidyabhusana was born in the early part of the 18th century in a village near the city of remuna. Even though he was born the son a vaisya farmer, in his youth he still received a very thorough education in Sanskrit, rhetoric, logic and scripture. In his youth he accepted sannyasa in the Madhva-sampradaya, and, staying in Jagannatha Puri, he quickly became prominent in intellectual circles. HIs study of Srila Jiva Goswami's Sandarbhas made him a follower of Sri Caitanay mahaprabhu. He visited Navadvipa and spent the remaining part of his life in Vrndavana, studying Srimad-Bhagavatam and other Vaisnava scriptures under the guidance of his spiritual master, Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti. At this time, by the order of Visvanatha Cakravarti, and by the mercy of the Deity of Sri Govinda, the famous Govinda-bhasya commentary on Vedanta-sutra was written to answer criticism that the followers of Sri Caitanya were not genuine followers of the Vedas because they had neglected to comment on the Vedanta. The most important works of Srila Baladeva Vidyabhusana are: 1. Govinda-bhasya, 2. Siddhanta-ratna, 3. Vedanta-syamantaka, 4. Prameya-ratnavali, 5. Siddhanta-darpana, 6. Aisvarya-kadambini, 7. Sahitya-kaumudi, 8. Chandah-kaustubha, 9. Kavya-kau-stubha, 10. Bhagavad-gita-bhasya, 11. Vaisnav-anandini tika (commentary on Srimad-Bhagavatam), as well as commenatries on 12. Tattva sandarbha, 13. Stava-mala, 14. Gopala-tapani Upanisad, 15. Visnu-sahasra-nam, 156. Laghu-bhagavatamrta, 17. Nataka-candrika, and 18. Syamanada-sataka. Prathama vrsti Bhagavat-tripada-vibhuti First Shower The Spritual World Text 1 I offer my respectful obeisances to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, whose form is like blue lotus flower, who wears golden ornaments, who possesses a multitude of eternal transcendental qualities and opulences, and who bears the name Sri Krsna. Appearing in this world with Srila Santana Goswami and Srila Rupa Goswami, and bringing great tidal waves to the ocean of transcendental bliss, may the wonderful and splendid rising moon of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu dispel the darkness within our hearts. Note: If the word sanatana is interpreted to mean "eternal" and if the word rupam is interpreted to mean "form," then this verse may be understood in the following way: "Revealing its eternal transcendental form in this world, and bringing great tidal waves to the ocean of transcendental bliss, may the wonderful and splendid rising moon of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu dispel the darkness within our hearts." Text 3 Lord Visnu's very wonderful realm is named Paravyoma. It is like a great city of regal palaces. It is filled with the most exalted transcendental knowledge, and it shines far beyond the darkness of matter. Text 4 In this spiritual world Lord Krsna appears as Narayana, Vasudeva, and His other catur-vyuha expansions, and as Lord Nrsimha and His other lila expansions. In these forms He displays His transcendental opulences and enjoys pastimes with HIs devotees. Text 5 Appearing in many blissful trancendental forms, endowed with a host of transcendental opulences, and accompanied by many froineds, who are all goddesses like her, the supreme goddess Laksmi eternally worships her husband Narayana, who aslo appears in many transcendental forms. Text 6 Above he Paravyoma are therealms of Dvaraka, MAthura nd Vraja. In these places Lord Krsna, the son of Devaki, enjoys transcendental pastimes with His friends and relatives. Text 7 In Mathura, and in the opulent city of Dvaraka, SAtyaki, Uddhava and many others worship the Lord and many goddesses of fortune, headed by Srimati Rukmini worship their husband, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Text 8 Accompanied by many friends and servants, Lord Hari, the orince of Vraja, stays in the beautiiful and opulent realm of Gokula. Sri Radhika, along with Her friwnds, who are all goddesses like Her, continually serve Him without engaging in any other activity. Text 9 The Gopala-tapani Upanisad expalins theat although Lord Krsna eternally remains in the spiritual world, sometimes, accompanied by His personal expansions and confidential devotees, He descends to the material world. Text 10 Because of His geat handsomeness, sweetness, charm, and opulence, because of the musical sound of His flute, because He is filled with love, and because of His host of friends and relatives, great poets and philosphers say that Lord Krsna, teh son of Maharaja Nanda, is the original Supreme Personality of Godhead. Dvitiya vrsti Ekapada-vibhuti-bhagavat-purusady-avirbhava-krama-varnam Second Shower The Lord's Appearance in the Material World as the Purusavataras and Other Incarnations Text 1 After the period of universal annihilation was completed and the material world was again manifested, the Supreme Personlaity of Godhead, in His form of Sankarsana, glanced at the multitude of His own material universes and saw the suffering conditioned souls. Feeling compassion for them, the Lord appeared in the material realm and displayed His extraordinary opulences. Text 2 Appearing within each universe, Lord Sankarsana then expanded Himslef as Pradyumna, who became the father of Lord Brahma. The all-pervading Lord Sankarsana also expanded Himself as Lord Matsya and coutnless other incarnations of Godhead, all manifesting unlimited transcendental qualities and opulences. Text 3 He then expanded Himself as Aniruddha, who resides on the Ksirodaka Ocean, and who aslo expands Himself as the Supersoul, remaining within the hearts of all the conditioned souls. Lord Aniruddha enjoys pastimes with the demogods and displays His wonderful prowess by completely vanquishing their enemies. Text 4 Whenever and wherever the hosts of demoniac armies cause a decline in the principles of religion, at that time the Supreme Lord descends as Lord vasudeva and Lord Brahma to stop the decline f religion. Text 5 Compassionatley observing the sufferings of His devotee Prahlada, the Supreme Personlaity of Godhead assumed the ferocious form of Lord Nrsimha and killed His devotee's enemy. All glories to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Govinda, the son of Maharaja Nanda. Text 6 Lord Krsna, the original Supreme Personlaity of Godhead, sometimes descends to the world of men with His associates and transcenental abode. He removes the burden of the earth and delights His devotees. Text 7 At first the Lord's transcendental abode becomes manifest within this world, and then, one by one, the Lord's parents and other elderly personalities appear. After that the Supreme Lord, full of transcendental opulences, and accompanied by the goddess of fortune and Her dear companions, who are all like Her, appears within this world. Text 8 In these assocites of the Lord are manifest all transcendental knowledge and expertise, all opulences and good fortune, and ardent devotion to Lord Hari. Trtiya Vrsti sudeva-nandayor Vrsni-camsodbhavety-adi-varnanam Third Shower The Appearance of Vasudeva and Nanda in the Vrsni Dynasty Text 1 King Devamida as born in the Vrsni dynasty. He had two wives: Ksatriya and Arya. From Kstariya a son named Sura was born, and from Arya a son named Parjnaya was born. Text 2 From Sura was born the great Vasudeva, whose wife was the virtuous Devaki. From Parjanya, the king of Vraja, was born Nanda, whose wife was the splendidly beautiful Yasoda. Text 3 When Vasudeva was born, teh enigods, blossoming with happiness, played musical instruments to celebrate the occasion. Vasudeva became very generous and a pious servant of the brahmanas. He was respected by all. He became the place where Lord Visnu made His appearance in this world. Text 4 The learned Sukadeva Goswani explained that Devaki is deva-rupini, which means that she is the equal of all demi-gods. Within her womb Devaki held the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the maintainer of all the universes. WHat could be more wonderful than this? Text 5 Nanda was the king of Vrajabhumi and a great devotee of Lord Narayana, the husband of the goddess of fortune. Surrounded by many affectionate friends and counsellors, he lived in a beautiful and opulent palace that resounded with wonderfully melodious instrumental music. He was the fabulously wealthy master of an unlimited herd of cows and bulls, and the possessor of many chariots and other vehicles. BEcause he was both a scholar learned in all Vedic literatures and a strict follower of religious principles, he wasrespected by all. Text 6 Lord Visnu, the omnipotent, all-pervading Personality of Godhead, tehmaster of the entire universe, became satisfied simply by sitting on Mother Yasoda''s lap and drinkinh\g milk from her breast. Seeing Mother Yasoda's exalted position, the Goddess of Fortune personally offered respectful obeisances to her, bowing down to her lotus feet with great awe and reverence. Who can describe the auspicious good fortune of Mther Yasoda? Text 7 Nanda Maharaja's friends and relatives were all intelligent, learned and devoted to Lord HAri and the spiritual masters and the brahmanas. They carefully kept the sacred fire. They were the masters of many cows, bulls, and horses. Text 8 Nanda Maharaja's friend, King Vrsabhanau, was full of all auspiocious qualitiies, and his daughter Srimati Radharani, was full of all auspicious qualities. The Vedas describe Srimati Radharanias the supreme empress who rules over all the goddesses of fortune. Text 9 Nanda Maharaja was a great patron of the arts, and talented poets, singers, musicians, and dancers would display their skill to Him. He would please all these artists by rewarding them handsomely and fulfilling all their desires. Text 10 His kingdom was the mother of many rivers, which bestowed abundant charity in the form of water. The kalpa-vrksa trees and surabhi cows in hi k ingdom eternally showered the fulfilment of all desires. Text 11 In his kingdom there was a hill named Govardhana. Go means "cow" and vardhana means "increases." The hill was very appropriately named, for it amply nourished all teh surabhi cows by providing fresh grass for the cows to eat. Decorated with many jewels, swiftly moving streams, caves that appeared to be palaces, and nice fruits and flowers, this hill earnestly served Nanda Maharaja. Caturthi Vrsti Sri Nandanrpa-rajadhani-varnanam Fourth Shower Nanda Maharaja's Capitol Text 1 Nanda Maharaja's large capitol, full of many beautiful palaces and decorated with large, regal gates, was splendidly manifested in the forest of Mahavana. I that city Lord Visnu, who is full of al auspicious transcendtal qualities, who never takes birth, and who rescues His devotees from the cycyle of birth and death, wa born in this world. Text 2 Nearby was Kinf Vrsabhanu's splendid palace, whereby Queen Radhika, the beloved companion of Lord Krsna, the moon of Vraja, appeared in this world. Text 3 Charming Nandisvara Hill bore an abundance of fruits nad lfowers. Near its summit, which was studded with jewels, stood the hgreat city of the king of Vraja. Text 4 In Nanda Maharaja's capitol were many beautiful gardens, wells, ponds, marketplaces, and palces studded with wonderful jewels. Text 5 In Nanda Maharaja's capitol were many beautiful residences for surabhi cows, and many large gates, studded with jewels and protected by the Kings soldiers decked in golden ornaments. These opulences enchanted everyones heart. Text 6 In the middle of that city was Nanda Maharaj's splendid palace made of lazuli, precious coral, emeralds, and, many others jewels, constructed with many large pillars, elegant windows and lattices, a beautiful roof, rooftop apartments, and many glistening flags. Text 7 Although expertly constructed with many playful and amazing tricls, the assembly halls of Maharaja Nanda, who was worshipped by everyone, were beyond the touch of the illusory potency, maya. They were the residence of teh goddess of forrtune and they were admired by the best of architects. Text 8 Outside the halls were large gates made of gold and jewels and protected by royal guards whose handsome limbs removed the pride of King Indra. Text 9 In Nandan Maharaja's kingdom there was a very wonderful sysytem of aqueducts carrying water fromt he hills to every house and garden by a series of bamboo pipes. Text 10 The splendid homes of the people inNanda Maharaja's kingdom were made of lapis lazuli, duamonds, and many other precious gems, and were decorated with many glistening flags. In each home there were continual festivals celebrating the glories of Lord Visnu, the husband of the goddess of fortune. Text 11 Nanda Maharaja's kingdom was surrounded by a very tall, splendid, well fortified wall with beautiful gardens on its topmost ramparts. Circling the entire kingdom was a great moat filed by streams flowing form the hills. Text 12 The forests of Maharaja Nandas kingdom were filled with the sound of musk deer, camaras, and other wild animals as they walked thorugh the mud and clay of the forest. The forest streams were filled with the sound of the waves rushng past the many lotus flowers. Text 13 Maharaja Nanda's large, splendid, and transcendental kingdom around Nandisvara Hill was faithfully served by Sarasvati, teh goddess of learning. It was the favourite place of Lord Hari, and it stood next to the kingdom of Maharaja Vrsabhanu. Pancami Vrsti Sa-parikara-bhagavaj-janmotsava-varnanam Fifth Shower Description of the Festival of the Births of the Supreme Personlaity of Godhead and His Asscoiates. Text 1 Lotus-eyed Lord Krsna, themaster of all transcendental opulenceand glory, entered Maharaja Vasudeva and appeared before Maharaja Nanda. Leraned and exalted, Vasudeva and Nanda gave Lord Krsna to their wives, who both held Him as their son. Text 2 Because of Lord Krsna's entrance in their wombs, the two friends Devaki and Yasoda became very beautiful. Appearing as splendid lightning they delighted the pious devotees and pained the envious demons. Text 3 When Lord Mukunda (Krsna) appeared in this world, musical instrumnets sounded of their own accord, trees and flowers blossomed, and the minds and hearts of the brahamanas and devotees also blossomed with happiness. Text 4 On the eight night of the dark moon, at midnight, when the star Rohini was near the moon, the queen of Vraja easily gave birth to twins: Lord Hari and the goddess Durga; and at the same moment Deavki gave birth to a single child: Lord Hari. When Lord Hari appeard in this way the pure hearted devotees became filled with joy. Text 5 Seeing his son and knowing Him to be the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Vasudeva became filled with happiness and gave away millions of cows in charity within his mind. Because he was afraid of Kamsa, Vasudeva quickly carried his unlimitedly powerful son to the home of his brother, the king of Vraja. Text 6 Vasudeva placed his own son in Nanda's home, took Yasoda's daughter, and gave her to King Kamsa. By Lord Krsna's inconceivable potency the two Krsnas born separately from Devaki and Yasoda became one tiny child. Note: His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada mentions this pastime in the following words (Srimad Bhagavatam 10.3.47 Purport): "Srila Visvanath Cakravati discusses that Krsna appeared simultaneously as the son of Devaki and the son of Yasoda, along with the spiritual energy Yogamaya. As the son of Devaki, He first appeared as Visnu, and becasue Vasudeva was not in the positionof pure affection for Krsna, Vasudeva wi\orshipped his osn as Lord Visnu. Yasoda, however, pleased herso n Krsna without understanding is Godhood. This is the differnce between Krsna as the son of Yasoda and as the son of Devaki. This is explained by Visvanath Cakravati on the authority of Hari-vamsa." Srila Rupa Goswami also discusses this pastime in these words(Laghu-Bhagavatamrta 1.5.454-456): kecid bhagavath prahur evam atra puratanah vyuhah pradurbhaved adyo grheso anakadundubheh gosthe tu mayaya sradhanam sri-lila-purusottamah "In ancient times ome devotees have said that the Lord appeared in Hid Vasudeva feature in the home Maharaja Vasudeva, and at the same time appeared in His original form of Krsna in the village of Vraja. In this way these devotees have said tha Sri Krsna and Yogamaya were the twin children of Yasoda in Vrajabhumi." gatva yadu-varo gostham tatra suri-grham visan kanyam eva param viksya tam adayavrajat puram pravisad vasudevas tu sri-lila-purusottama "When Maharaja Vasudeva arrived in Vrajabhumi he entered Yasoda-devis maternity room, saw Yasodas daughter, took her, and returned with her to Mathura. The Vasudeva expansion Maharaja Vasudeva carried with him entered the body of Sri Krsna, who had justtaken birth as the son of Yasoda. In thi way the two forms of Vasudeva and Krsna became one." tac cati-rahasyatvan noktam tatra katha-krame kintu kvacit prasangena sucyate sri-sukadibhih "Because this pastime is very confidential it is not related in Srimad-Bhagavtam. Nevertheless Sukadeva Goswami and other great devotees have indirectly described it in some of their writings." Text 7 From his associates, the king of Vraja learned aboutt he birth of his son, who was in truth the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Overcome with joy, the king dressed in costly garments and ornaments and had the best of brahmanas perform the birth ceremony according to the rules of the Sruti-sastra. Text 8 Nanda Maharaja was naturally generous and full of faith in the Supreme Personlaity of Godhead. Overwhelmed with joy at the festive celebration of his son's birth, he gave two million nicely decorated cows along with their calves in charity to the brahamanas. Text 9 Nanda Maharaja gave to the brahmanas seven hills of grain along with many jewels, golden ornaments, and costly garments. All teh cows were carefully decorated for the occassion. Vraja became filled with wonder. Text 10 The brahmanas, sutas, magadhas and vandis recited asupcious prayers. Musical instruments were sounded, and there was a great winder of singing and dancing. Text 11 Hearing about the auspicious transcendetal qualities of Nanda Maharaja's son, the cowherd people became full of joy. Nicely dressed, wearing jeweled ornaments, and beariing valuable gifts in their hands, they eagerly went to the home of the king of Vraja. Text 12 Dressed in wonderful colorful ornaments, beautiful jewel earrings, ankle bells, and great necklaces, and carrying gifts in their hands, the women of th town of Vrajapura came to the kings palace, eager to see Lord Krsna. Text 13 Their voices decorated witht the shouts of jaya, the people of Vraja sprinkled ghee, yoghurt, and tumeric. AS if mad with happiness, Brahma, Siva, Sanakumara, and all the demigods danced in the kings courtyard. Text 14 With a joyful heart the king of Vraja welcomed his friends and realitves and gave them gifts of many pricelss jewelled ornaments, costly garments, and fragrant incense and perfume, fulfilling all their desires. Text 15 Nanda Maharaja glowed with happiness at the celebration of his son's birth. He opened wide the doors of his treasurey and gave charity without restriction. Drowning in a flood of happiness, the beggars loudly praised the kings charity that fulfilled all their desires. Text 16 At first the king of Vraja and his subjects experienced a happiness within measured limists, but when child Krsna, the Supreme Lord, arrived, everyones happiness at once passed beyond all limits. Text 17 Behind Krsna came Sri Balarama, Sridama, Ujjvala, and many other children. Shining with great luster, these boys made Vraja appear like the peak of a mountain of jewels. Text 18 Filled with transcendental glory and opulence, Govindfa and theother boys filled with happiness the homes of the fortunate cowherd men headed by Maharaja Nanda in Vrajabhumi. Text 19 Even though Lord Krsna, the son of Maharaja Nanda, is the Supreme Personlaity of Godhead, the ultimate goal of all living entities, He still considers that the supreme goal of His life is Sri Radha, who has fathomless beauty and numberless transcendetal qualities, an who appeared in the holy abode of Vraja as the daughter of Kirtida-devi. Text 20 At the time of teh festival of Sri radha's birth, even the prayers of the great demigods left the world unsatisfied. When the women of Vraja saw the auspiiocus marks on Her lotus feet they all became convinced that this girl was the goddess of fortune. Text 21 Whenpoets attempt to describe Sri Radha they became filled with awe and they loudly rebuke the moon, the lotus, and other beautfil things of this world. By constantly meditating on Sri Radha and by repeatedly offering obeisances to Her, these poets attain intense happiness within their hearts. Text 22 Every kind of transcendental glory and opulence is manifest from Sri radha's sidelong glance. Even Lord Krsna, the Supreme Pesonality of Godhead is not able to edscribe them all. Text 23 Sri radha's friends, who expertly serve Her, and whose beauty, virtue, and transcendental qualities resmeble Hers, then appeared in the capitol of the king of Vraja in the homes of the best of the cowherds. Sasthi Vrsti Bhagavad-balyadi-krama-lila varnanam Sixth Shower The Lord's Childhood Pastimes and Other Pastimes Text 1 Observing a lotus flower, disk, conchshell, jambu, tree, barleycorn, half-moon, rod for controlling elephants, flag, thunderbolt, and other auspicious markings on the hands and feet of their tiny child the king and queen of Vraja became jubilant and thought, "Our osn must be a great exalted person." Text 2 Assuming a disguised form, sinful Putana came to kill Krsna by feeding Him the poisoned milk from her breast. Pleased by her acceptance of a mother's role, the tiny child Krsna purified her and awarded her the post of His eternal mother in the spiritual world. Text 3 By quickly tearing apart the cart demon Sakatasura and the stroong whirlwind demon Trnavarta, the supremely powerful child Krsna delighted the residents of Vrndavana. Whenever tiny Krsna was seated on His mothers lap He became very restless and mishievous. Seeing His mischievous pastimes, the elderly gopis and all th eother residents of Vrajabhumi became plunged in the ocean of transcendental bliss. Text 5 Krsna received many names from Gargacarya, and later the gopis, to describe His confidential pastimes called Him Mukunda(the giver of liberation) and Corika-narma-deva(the playful king of thieves). Text 6 When great sages yearned for some of th dust where child Krsna was playing, on the pretext of giving them a handful of dust, the generous Lord gave them the sweetest nectar. Text 7 Sometimes restless, curious Krsna would approach His father, King Nanda, in the midst of the royal assembly. His forehead as splendid as the crescent moon, His eyes decorated with black ointment, and His words very sweet and charming, He delighted everyone and kept them from their business for a very long time. Text 8 Dressed in yellow silk and decorated with bracelets, anklets, necklaces, splendid armlets, and golden earrings, child Krsna stole everyone's heart with the tinkling sounds He made as He walked. Text 9 Riding on a chariot with His brother Balaram, and accompanied by His mother, who rode on a palanquin, Lord Hari would sometimes travel to the forest to serve the great devotees-sages at their hermitages in the forest. When the Lord offerd them yoghurt, modaka candies, and toher palatable foodstuffs, the intelligent sages became filled with bliss. Text 10 Disguised as birds, the great demigods would regularly eat the remnants of Krsna's and Balarama's meals. This is agreat wonder. Text 11 Acompanied by Hs friends, Krsna would steal milk products from the gopis, eat some, give some to the minkeys. Even though these pranks were described to His mother, they only increased her love for Him. Amused by all His pranks, she did not punish Him. Text 12 One day Krsna's elder brother informed His mother that "Krsna has eaten clay." When His mother angrily rebuked Him, frightened Krsna showed her the entire universe within His mouth. PAcifying her in this way, child Krsna became jubilant. Text 13 Bound up by His mother when she saw His pranks, Krsna displayed His great power. Even though He was Himslef bound, He broke the two arjuna trees and gave them both liberation. For this reason He is known as Mukunda, the giver of liberation. Text 14 Satying in Vrndavana forest and herding the calves with His friends, Krsna killed Vatsasura, Bakasura, and Aghasura. Once, When His lunch was interrupted, He purifies the demigod Brahma. Text 15 When Krsna crushed the Kaliya serpent and purified the Yamuna River, he observed the great and wonderful love the residents of Gokula held for Him, and He became very pleased at heart. Text 16 Playing with His friends in pairs, Lord Krsna arranged that Balarama, the enemy of Dhenukasura, would kill the demon Pralamba, the enemy of the demigods. By swallowing a fire in the Munjatavi forest, Krsna displayed the friendhsip He bears for His devotees. Text 17 Placing the gopis' garments on His shoulder and gazing at the beauty of their bodies, Lord Krsna revealed to the world the pure devotees' unlimited desires to attain Him. Text 18 When the demigods offered prayers and dance, Krsna will not even glance at them form the corner of His eye, although He himself glorifies the trees of Vrjabhumi and very happily embraces them with both His arms. Text 19 After eating the foodstuffs offered by the wives of the brahmanas, Lord Krsna blessed them to attain His own lotus feet. Rejecting the importance of Vedic rituals, he proclaimed that their pure faith in Him was th casue of their advancement in pure devotional service. Text 20 In His youth Krssna lifted Govardhana Hill and defeated Indra, the proud king of the demigods. For His sake the hearts of teh girls of Vraja were filled with armorous passions as if surrounded by a host of balzing fires. Text 21 When all the girls of Vraja married Lord Krsna, the moon of Vraja, according to the gandharva rite, the demigoddesses in the celestial planets jubilantly and wonderfully scttered flowers, sang, danced, and played mrdangas. Text 22 Seeing Brahma offering prayers, Siva expressing his devotion, and Indra and all the demigods acting as servants of Nanda's son, Krsna, the cowherd people understood that Kamsa's demoniac allies were as insignificant as so many pieces of strw. Text 23 As they agzed on Lord Krsna, the only friend of the surrendered souls, th husband of the goddesses of fortune, the object of worship for the leader sof the demigods, His face the moon, His eyes lotus flowers, His compexion splendid as a dark atasi flower, His spiritual form anointed with sandal paste, dressed in exquisite golden ornaments, decorated with glistening ornaments, crowned with a wonderfully colorful turban, and always surrounded by His friends, the people of Vraja became filled with bliss and love. Text 24 Seeing Him very gentle, humble, and filled with transcenedntal good qualities, at an auspicous moment, and with many auspicious ceremonies, King Nanda crowned his son(Krsna) the prince of Vraja. Text 25 Nanda built a beautiful palace and appointed Lord Balarama prime minister and governor of Vrajabhumi. In this way he plunged evryone into an ocean of happiness. Text 26 To his personal architect's son, a boy who was an ocean of intelligent and whose physical strength had no farther shore, Nanda ordered: "Please build a very wonderful palace that will please your friend Krsna." Text 27 For Lord Krsna, the moon of Vraja, he at once built a very beautiful palacevwith a network of splendid roofs and rooftop apartmens and with many beautiful courtyards, lattices, windows, doorways, and decorative water fountains. Text 28 Decoarated with four clear lakes full of blossoming lotus flowers and bounded by jewelled shores and gardens full of many kinds of blossomig flowers and humming bumblebees, that palce was splendidly beautiful. Text 29 On many mountain peaks the architect buily many different jewelled palaces more beautiful tahn anything built by the celestial architect, Visvakarma. Expert at appreciating art and architecture, Krsna was very pleased, and with a happy heart gave the architect many jeweled ornaments and valuable garments. Text 30 Their forms the abodes of nectar of teh most splendid transcendental handsomeness and Their hearts pierced by each others smilingglances, the lovers Sri Sri Radha and Krsna enjoy many pastimes with Their friends in these jeweled palaces. Text 31 When, invited for a visit, the king of Vraja travelled with his wife, son, friends, all decorated with glistening jewels and fanned with camara wisks, and all riding on chariots, palanquins, or horses to the accompaniment of a band of turyas, even the great demigods became struck with wonder to the see the splendid sight. Text 32 When the king of Vraja entered the palce, Maharaja Vrsabhanu and his associates, with great repsect and cordial hospitality, at once brough him many kinds of palatable foods. Text 33 Gazing at the shower of nectar that is Lord Krsna, all these friends, and especially the young girls, who were deeply in love with Him, became plunged into an ocean of transcendental bliss. Text 34 Thirsting to enjoy transcendental amorous pastimes, Sri Sri Radha-Krsna drank the nectar of each other's charming smiles. A monsoon shower of sidelong glnaces rose from the dark lotus petal eyes of the dark mountain monsoon cloud and glittering lightning flash that were Sri Sri Radha-Krsna. Text 35 Presenting many valuable ornaments and other gifts, Maharaja Vrsabhanu worshiped the king of Vraja. He and his associates followed the king of Vraja and his party for a great distance, and only with great reluctance did he finally turn back and enter his own beautiful garden. Text 36 After this visit Princess radhika, the object of Lord Krsna's love and th auspiciousness of Vraja, desired to travel to Vraja. She wished to go there decorated with costly garments and ornaments adn holding a lotus flower in Her hand in the company of Her mother nad friends. Text 37 The many very splendid palanquins and chariots, studded with vaidurya jewels, decorated with glittering ornaments, and covered with golden cloths, entered the courtyard of Maharaja Nanda. Text 38 Decorated with tinkling ornaments and taliking with great animation, the splendidly beautiful girls happily assembled for the journey. Text 39 Then Sri Radhika and the other girls, who were all very dear to Lord Krsna, the son of Nanda, ascended their chariots and palanquins. Singing many songs, and gently fanned by maidservants holding camara and other fans, the beautiful-eyebrowed girls left the palace courtyard. Text 40 A band of conchshells, kettledrums, and wind intrumnets played auspiciouc music during Princess Radhika's journey. A band of heroic soldiers, armed with golden clubs, swords, bows, and arrows, guarded the travelling party on the front and sides. Text 41 A fragrant breeze gently blew, a greta cloud became like a parasol to shade the travelling party, and the demigoddesses in the celestial planets sang, danced, recited prayers, and played mrdangas and other musical instruments. Text 42 Seeing the sprawling city of Nandagrama, which was encircled by walls and a moat and which appeared to them to be like a coiled-up serpent, a sublimely complicated argument offered by the grammarian Patanjali, or a celestial vine that fulfils all desires, the girls happily spoke many prayers glorifiying Lord Krsna. Text 43 The girls descended from their palnquins and chariots, rewarded the palanquin bearers and chariot drivers, bowed down to offer respects to the queen of Gokula, and accepted from her a gift of excellent betelnuts. Text 44 Then the lotus-eyed girls, whose tinkling anklets charm the hearts of their husbands, returned to their own homes, bathed, and performed thei household duties to please their husbands. Text 45 As He herdrd the surbhai cows, Maharaja's glorious and handsome son, who has the heart of a rake, trembled with passionate love fort hedoe-eyed gopis. Text 46 Receivnig the prayers and worship of Varuna, the controller of the waters, and bringng his fther, who had been kidnapped by Varuna, to his own home again, and in this way pleasing the people of Vrajabhumi, the all-powerful Supreme Lord appeared very splenddi and glorious. Text 47 when Krsna saw the beauty of moonlit Vrndavana forest He hebgan to play His flute. He was quickly decorated by the splendid gopis who rushed to meet Him there. Text 48 Singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments, the beautiful gopis affectionately worshipped Krsna. Tehse pastimes confirm the scriptures's statement that the Supreme Personality of Godhead is full of unlimited transcendental pleasure. Text 49 How can even Sarasvati-devi, the goddess of eloquent speech, attain the power to describe the transcenedntal happiness created in the arena of the rasa dance by the wonderful sounds of the flutes, lutes, drums, ankle-bells, glistening belts and many ornamnets, by the sounds of tatathai from the hand cymbals, by the wonderful singing and dancing, by the graceful hand gestures, and by the splendid jewels that were the beautiful slender forms of the gopis? Text 50 All-powerul Lord Krsna rescued Vidyadhara Sudarsana from the life of a serpent and transformed him to a demigod. The Lord also personally killed Sankhacuda and took his Symanataka jewel. Text 51 Overcome with feelings of separation, for along time the lotus-eyed girls of Vraja sang the glories of Lord Krsna, the ancient Supreme Personlaity of Godhead, who was the brother of the dark monsoon clouds and who had then disappeared into the forest. At that time throughout the entire world the swanlike pure devotees rapt in meditation became like flowing rivers of hot tears of anguish and cold tears of transcendental joy. Text 52 When the colorful bird of the sound of Krsna's flute flew into the sky in Vrndavana forest, Brahma, Siva, Indra, Narada and all the demigods became struck with ownder, the hills began to flow like rivers, the rivers stood like immovable hills, and all the girls of Vraja became plunged in the river of transcendental unrest. Text 53 The demigods offered respectful obeisances to Lord Krsna, who plunged the Arista demon into a flood of pain, who led the Kesi demon to his death and who made the Vyoma demon enter the great sky of the impersonal void. Text 54 Then Lord Krsna went to MAthura, where He killed Kamsa and removed the sufferings of His parents. After installing Ugrasena as king of the Yadu lands, the Lord immediately went to Dvaraka. Text 55 Lord Krsna killed the demoniac sons of Dhrtarastra, the king of teh Kurus, and installed Yudhisthira, the son of Yamaraja, as emperor of the entire earth. After killing a great host of demons, Lord Krsna returned to Vraja, where for two months he fulfilled everyone's desires. Saptami Vrsti Sri Gokulagamanady-uttara-lila-varnanam Seventh Shower Lord Krsna's Return to Gokula and His Later Pastimes Text 1 When Uddhava and other messengers begged that He returm to Gokula, Lord Krsna assented to their request. When the Lord returned, melodious sounds of dundubhi drums thundered, asupicious shouts of joy arose in every home, and the forests of Vrndavana showered a great monsoon of nectar. Text 2 When the moon of Lord Krsna arose, the land of Vraja became like an ocean filled with waves of transcendental bliss. Text 3 When Lord Krsna arrived, the forest of Vrndavan suddenly blossomed into spring. Text 4 The splendid kadamba trees suddenly burst into bloom. Tears flowing on to their chests, all the people of Vraja embraced Lord Krsna with intense feelings of love and bliss. Text 5 Many sannyasi sages and ascetic householders came there to see Lord Krsna. The Lord worshiped them with great reverence and they spoke many prayers glorifying the Lord with great love and devotion. Text 6 They said: "O Lord, You are the master of everyone. You are the giver of ultimate liberation. You give Yourself to Your devotees. You are full of love for your devotees. Your transcennetal form is the abode of all knowledge and bliss. You are the resting place of Srivatsa and Laksmi." Text 7 "O Lord you are splendidly decoarted with the Kaustabha jewel. You are the only cause of the birth, maintenance, and destruction of all universes. You are the master of all inconceivable potencies. You are teh origin of the purusa-avataras. Brahma and all teh demigods are Your servants." Text 8 "O Govinda, O son of Nanda, O killer of Kamsa and his friends, O husband of the goddess of fortune, please purify us. O glorious king of Gokula who is always surrounded by great devotees, all glories to You." Text 9 "O infallible Lord as splendid as a dark monsoon cloud, Your devotional service creates intense transcendental bliss. O jewel of all generous and charitable persons, please give this nine-fold devorional service to us. We think that no blessing is better than this." Text 10 Riding on splendid palnaquins, chariots, and horses, Lord Krsna and His friends went to the forests of Vrndavana. There He enjoyed with them the nectar of transcendental pastimes. There He was worshipped by the supreme goddess of fortune. Text 11 With His friends who are like Him in good quality, handsome form, and transcendental opulence, He enjoyed many wonderful pastimes as He herded the cows on Govardhana Hill and in the forests of Vraja. Text 12 Eager to enjoy the ultimate transcendental pleasure, He entered at night deep within the forest of Vrndavana, adn there, even though He is the natural blissful Supreme Personlaity of Godhead, He enjoyed the unlimitedly beautiful girls of Vraja. Text 13 These eternal and blissful transcendental pastimes of the Supreme Lord, Visnu, the son of Mahraja Nanda, whichi have been related to us by the faithful pure devotees , completely extinguish the blazing fire of repeated birth and death in the confines of thematerial world. Text 14 Originally spoken by the sage Srila Sukadeva Goswami in the assembly of great devotees, these transcendental and blissful pastimes of Lord Krsna have now been repeated by Baladeva Vidyabhusana. These pastimes should be worshiped in the same way the transcendental form of the Lord is worshiped and served. Text 15 By the mercy of Sri Krsnadeva Sarvabhauma Prabhu this monsoon of the transcendental opulences of the Lord has now risen to relieve the sufferings of the saintly devotees whose lotus hearts have become dry, wilted, and lusterless, scorched by thepainful heat of the inability to hear the glorification of the transcendental opulences of Lord Krsna, the moon of Vraja. Text 16 The unprecedented, blissful, and festive monsoon of the opulences of Lord Krsna, the son of Nanda, that precedes this verse has appeared in this world in 1701 of the Saka era (AD 1779). May this monsoon become dear to the saintly devotees who have taken shelter of Lord Krsna's lotus feet. (Comment on this)
1:21 am	Sri Sri Govardhana Samvasan Prarthana Dasakam by Srila Raghunath das Goswami 1. O Govardhana! You became the umbrella which was held by the arm of your own Lord Krsna! In this way Sri Krsna diminished Indra, the king of the demigods, who was intoxicated by great pride. You are the incomparable king of all the big mountains, please allow me to live close by you. 2. O Govardhana! The young Divine Couple, Sri Sri Radha-Krsna, play splendid wild loving games in your every cave, so I became very eager to see Them there. Please allow me to live close by you. 3. O Govardhana! In topmost joy Krsna plays together with Balarama and the cowherd boys in your incomparable jeweled pavilions and thrones, in the hollows of your trees, in your caves, and valleys. Please allow me to live close by you! 4. O Govardhana! You are the witness of Radha and Krsna's tax game (In which Krsna charges tax from the ghee the gopis carry on their heads) which is an ocean of mellows. You increase the joy of the mellows of the devotees with your display of bluish platforms that are full of splendour and fragrance. Please allow me to live close by you! 5. O Govardhana! You affectionately and secretly embrace the neck of your own dear friend, Sri Radha Kunda, the place which is very dear to you and Lord Hari. Please allow me to live close by you and show me the intimate pastimes of the Divine Young Couple there! 6. O Govardhana! You make your name, nourisher of cows, successful by constantly giving land, water, grass and the shade of your trees to the cows and thus you are famous in the three worlds. Please allow me to live close by you! 7. O Govardhana! Your glories are increased by the enemy of Aghasura and Bakasura, Sri Krsna, when He protected the Vrajavasis and vanquished Indra by quickly using you as their new shelter from the rain. Please allow me to live close by you.! 8. O Govardhana! King of mountains! Because the nectar of your name as Hari's best servant emanated from Srimati Radharani's pearl-like mouth, which was revealed by Vedic scriptures like Srimad Bhagavatam (10.21.18), you are called the new tilaka (because of your long thin bluish shape at the edge of Vraja) of Vraja. Please allow me to live close by you. 9. O Govardhana! You are the only giver of joy to Sri Sri Radha Krsna and Their associates, that are always surrounded by the people, animals and birds of Vraja in the mood of friendship. Please mercifully accept me and allow me to live close by you. 10. O Govardhana! Although I am vile and deceitful, the causelessly merciful Sri Sacinandana submitted me to you. Therefore, do not consider whether I am qualified or unqualified and accept me. Allow me please to live close by you. 11. Anyone who carefully recites these ten verses praising the king of mountains Srila Govardhana, that are the givers of divine mellows, will swiftly attain a place to live close by Govardhana, the bestower of bliss, and he will attain the precious jewel of the auspicious loving service of the Divine Couple, Sri Sri Radha Krsna. (Comment on this)
1:20 am	Sri Govardhanastaka 1 krsna-prasadena samasta-saila- samrajyam apnoti ca vairino pi sakrasya yah prapa balim sa saksad govardhano me disatam abhistam May Govardhana Hill, which by Krsna’s mercy became the king of all mountains and received the respectful tribute of its arch-enemy Indra, fulfil my desire. 2 sva-prestha-hastambuja-saukumarya- sukhanubhuter ati-bhumi-vrtteh mahendra-vajrahatim apy ahanan govardhano me disatam abhistam As it was held above the earth it became so filled with happiness by experiencing the softness of its beloved Krsna’s lotus hand it did not even know it was being struck by Indra’s thunderbolt. May Govardhana Hill fulfil my desire. 3 yatraiva krsno vrsabhanu-putrya danam grhitum kalaham vitene sruteh sprha yatra mahaty atah sri- govardhano me disatam abhistam Trying to collect a toll, Krsna quarrelled there with King Vrsabhanu’s daughter. The personified Vedas yearn to listen to that quarrel. May Govardhana Hill fulfil my desire. 4 snatva sarah svasu samira-hasti yatraiva nipadi-paraga-dhulih alolayan khetali caru sa sri- govardhano me disatam abhistam Bathing in a nearby lake, the elephant of a pleasant breeze, covered with pollen of kadamba and other flowers, gracefully plays there. May Govardhana Hill fulfil my desire. 5 kasturikabhih sayitam kim atrety uham prabhoh svasya muhur vitanvan naisargika-sviya-sila-sugandhair govardhano me disatam abhistam How is it that sweet fragrance of the musk deer and the various natural scents there make the Lord so calm and relaxed? May Govardhana Hill fulfil my desire. 6 vamsa-pratidhvany-anusara-vartma didrksavo yatra harim harinyah yantyo labhante na hi vismitah sa govardhano me disatam abhistam Searching there for Lord Hari on the path of His flute music, the astonished deer do not find Him. May Govardhana Hill fulfil my desire. 7 yatraiva gangam anu navi radham arohya madhye tu nimagna-naukah krsno hi radhanugalo babhau sa govardhano me disatam abhistam As the divine couple travelled on the Ganges there the boat began to sink in the middle. Krsna was splendidly handsome as Radha clung to his neck. May Govardhana Hill fulfil my desire. 8 vina-bhavet kim hari-dasa-varya- padasrayam bhaktir atah srayami yam eva saprema nijesayoh sri- govardhano me disatam abhistam Without taking shelter of the feet of the hill that is the best of Lord Hari’s servants and full of love for the divine king and queen, how is it possible to attain pure devotional service? May Govardhana Hill fulfil my desire. 9 etat pathed yo hari-dada-varya- mahanubhavastakam ardra-cetah sri-radhika-madhavayoh padab ja- dasyam sa vinded acirena saksat May the reader of these eight verses glorifying Lord Hari’s greatest servant, his heart melting with pure love, quickly attain direct service to the lotus feet of Sri Sri Radha-Madhava. (Comment on this)