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r Vraja-vilsa-stava
Composed by
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r r-rdh-ka-pdmbujebhyo nama
Obeisance unto the lotus feet of r r Rdh-Ka
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pratih-rajjubhir vaddha kmdyair vartma-ptibhi
chitv t saharantas tnnaghre pntu m bha (1)
Having fallen into a helpless condition due to being bound with the rope of pratih by the
plunderers headed by lust and anger, I implore those heroic personalities (headed by r Svarpa,
r Rpa, and r Santana) who protect the path of bhakti by which one attains the destroyer of
sin, r Hari, to protect me by cutting that rope and vanquishing those plunderers.
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dagdha vrddhaka-vanya-vahnibhir ala daa durndhyhin
viddha mmati-pra-vaya-viikhai krodhdi-sihair vtam
svmin prema-sudh-drava karuay drk pyaya r-hare
yenaitn-avadhrya santatam aha dhro bhavanta bhaje (2)
As I burn in the forest fire of old age, the wicked serpent of blindness is devouring me, from all
directions the sharp arrows of my dependence on others are piercing me, and I am fully surrounded
by the lions headed by lust and anger. Hey Swmin! Hey r Hari! Be merciful and make me drink
the liquid nectar of Your prema which will enable me to disregard these anxieties and perform res-
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yan-mdhur-divya-sudh-rasbdhe
smte kaenpy ati-lolittm
padyair vraja-sthn-akhiln vraja ca
natv sva-nthau vata tau didke (3)
Remembering a mere particle of the divinely sweet ambrosial rasa-ocean of my worshipable
Deities, r Rdh-Govinda, I yearn to offer prama to, and give a nectarean analysis of, Their
Vraja-dhma and all of its specific locations in poetry.
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prdurbhva-sudh-dravea nitarm-agitvam-ptv yayor-
gohe bhknam anaga ea parita kr-vinoda rasai
prtyollsayatha mugdha-mithuna re-vatasv-imau
gndharv-giridhriau vata kad drakymi rgea tau (4)
Who make it seem as if having been profusely showered with liquid nectar, the disembodied
Kmadeva has now assumed transcendental form, and who with rasas comprised of playful sporting
eternally enjoy pastimes of great affectionwhen with great love will I receive darana of the very
embodiment of enamoured lovers, r r Gndharv-Giridhr?
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vaikuhd api sodartmaja-vt dvrvat s priy
yatra r-ata-nindi-paa-mahi-vndai prabhu khelati
premaketram asau tato pi mathur preh harer janmato
yatra r-vraja eva rjatitar tm eva nitya bhaje (5)
Vaikuha is the eternal dhma where Bhagavn is served by r Lakm and unlimited other
eternal associates, but even more exalted than Vaikuha is r Haris supremely dear Dvrakpur
where He resides surrounded by His own relatives such as brothers and sons and where He perpetu-
ally sports with principal queens whose virtues, beauty, and good fortune mock those of even hun-
dreds of Lakms. But due to being the place of His birth, r Mathurpur, which is the very
embodiment of prema in the form of land and within which r Vraja-maala is magnificently
manifest, is even more dear to Him than Dvrakpur isI eternally worship that Mathur-dhma.
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yatra krati mdhava priyatamai snigdha sakhn kulair-
nitya gha rasena rma-sahito py adypi gocraai
yasypy adbhuta-mdhur rasa-vid hdy eva kpi sphuret
preha tan-mathur-purd api harergoha tad evraye (6)
I take shelter of that kingdom of r Haris where, accompanied by r Baladeva and His dearly
beloved sakhs, with great love r Mdhava eternally performs sporting pastimes headed by taking
the cows out to graze. The wonderful sweetness of this kingdom appears in the hearts of only a
select few rasika devotees and it is superior even to Mathur.
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vaidagdhottara-narma-karmaha-sakh-vndai parta rasai
pratyeka taru-kuja-vallari-giri-drou rtrin-divam
nn keli-bharea yatra ramate tan navya-ynor yuga
tat-pdmbuja-gandha-bandhuratara vndvana tad bhaje (7)
With skilful pranks and accompanied by the supremely clever sakhs, the youthful couple Kiora
and Kior day and night forever perform various rasa-laden amorous pastimes amongst the kujas,
trees, vines, and mountain caves of the Vndvana forest. I worship that Vndvana, which is
beautified by the fragrance of the Divine Couples lotus feet.
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yatra r parito bhramaty avirata tst mah-siddhaya
spht sir ala gavm udayan vso pi gohaukasm
vtsalyt pariplito virahate ka pitbhy sukhais
tan nandvaram laya vraja-patergohottamga bhaje (8)
In Vndvana is the village of Nandvara where r Laksm is always wandering in all directions,
where the entirety of mah-siddhis exist eternally, where cows are served by everyone, where the
Vraja-vss happily reside, and where r Ka roams freely whilst enjoying His pastimes under the
loving protection of His parents. I worship this Nandvara, which is the home of Vrajarja r
Nanda Mahrja and the most exalted location within his kingdom.
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putrasybhyudayrtham dara-bharair mihnna-pnotkarair
divyn ca gav mai-vraja-yuj dnair iha paty-aham
yo viprn gaaa pratoayati tad-bhavyasya vrtt muhu
sneht pcchati ya ca tad-gata-mans ta gokulendra bhaje (9)
I worship the king of Gokula, r Nanda Mahrja, whose very life is r Ka. For the welfare of
his son, he daily pleases the brhmaas by respectfully donating them varieties of sweetmeats,
drinks, and celestial cows decorated with jewels. Being overwhelmed with love for his son, he
repeatedly beseeches those brhmanas to offer blessings for Kas well-being.
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putra-sneha-bharai sad-snuta-kuca-dvandv tadyocchala-
dagharmmasypi lavasya rakaa-vidhau sva-pra-dehrvudai
sakt kaa-mtram apy akalant sadya prasteva gaur-
vyagr y vilapaty ala bahu-bhayt s ptu gohevar (10)
May the queen of Vraja, r Yaod, whose breasts incessantly trickle milk due to her immense
love for her son, who is always prepared to give up her life millions of times to protect Him from
even a single drop of perspiration, and who upon not seeing Him for even one second becomes
apprehensive with various fears and cries like a cow frightened for her new-born calf, protect me.

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putrd uccair api haladhart sicati sneha-prair
govinda y dbhuta-rasavat prakriysu prav
sakhya-rbhir vraja-pura-mah-rja-rjm nayaistad
gopendra y sukhayati bhaje rohim var tm (11)
I worship the var Mother Rohi who out of great love blesses r Govinda even more than she
does her own son Haladhara by abundantly sprinkling sanctified water on His head, who is
supremely expert in the art of cooking, and who pleases the queen of Vraja with the brilliance of
her sincere friendship and the king of Vraja with her saintly virtues.
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udyac-chubhru-koi-dyuti-nikara-tiraskra-kry-ujjvala-r-
durvroddma-dhma-prakara-ripu-ghaonmda-vidhvasi-gandha
snehd apy unnimea nijam anujam ito raya-bhmau sva-vta
tad-vryajo pi yo na kaam apanayate staumi ta dhenukrim (12)
I pray to the killer of Dhenaksura, r Baladeva, whose tremendously resplendent beauty mocks
the shining effulgence of millions of rising moons, who with His plough very easily vanquishes the
mad frenzy of demons who possess frightful strength, and who although knowing full well the
supernatural strength of His younger brother r Ka, due to immense affection for Him will not
leave Him alone in the forest for even the blink of an eye.
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parjanya-nm nija-napt-garvai
parjanya-laky abhito vinindan
yo narma tanvan ramate sya kare
nammy aho ka-pitmaha tam (13)
Aho! I offer prama unto r Kas paternal grandfather, r Parjanya-gopa, who proclaims his
pride in having Ka as his grandson in a voice which mocks the roaring of millions of thunder-
clouds, and who always delights his grandson by speaking joking words into His ear.
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priyasya naptu sukhato ti-garvt
pdau na yasy patata pthivym
nammi narmrcita-napt-candr
varyas ka-pitmah tm (14)
I offer prama unto r Kas paternal grandmother, r Varyas, who always delights Ka,
the moon of grandsons, with her joking words. She is so elated due to her pride in having Ka as
her grandson that it is as if her feet no longer touch the ground when she walks.
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veta-maru bharea sundara-mukha yma kt mantra-
bhija samsadi santata vraja-pate kurvan sthiti yo rcita
sva-prrvvuda-khaanair mura-bhida bhrtu suta toayet
shre nivasan sa goham avatn nmnopananda sad (15)
May r Upananda, whose handsome face is beautified by a great white beard, whose bodily com-
plexion is dark, who is a supremely expert advisor, who is always present in the king of Vrajas
assembly and is highly respected there, who is prepared to give up his life millions of times over to
please his nephew r Ka, and who resides in the village of Shra, always protect the kingdom
of Vraja.
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gaura komala dhr udra-carita snigdho vrajendrnuja
yma-marur ala tadya carae bhakta sunand-pit
ya prai parimachya mdhava-sukha dadhn mahiy para-
sannandas tanute sa pat nitar na ksar pati (16)
May r Sannanda, whose bodily complexion is golden, whose intelligence is distinguished by its
tenderness, who is both generous and affectionate, who is Nanda Mahrjas younger brother,
whose beard is black, who is deeply devoted to Nandas feet, who is Sunand-gops father, who has
given his very life for the pleasure of Mdhava, and who is the master of a herd of unlimited buffa-
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yma skma-matir yuvti-madhuro jyotir-vidm agra
pityair jita-gpatir vrajapate savye ktvasthiti
ka playatha ya priyatay prrvudair apy ala
mantrepy upananda-snum iha ta prty subhadra numa (17)
With great love I offer prama unto Subhadra, whose bodily complexion is dark, who is highly
intelligent, whose nature is very mild, who is the foremost astrologer, who surpasses even Bhaspati
in learning, who is always at the king of Vrajas left side, who by lovingly performing activities such
as offering good advice is prepared to give up his life millions of times to protect r Ka, and
who is the son of Upananda-gopa.
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daityd bhter ati-vikala-dh komalgasya sno
kasyoccai satatam avane vatsal vyagra-citt
kcchrair amb bahubhir abhito hanta santoya ra
daitya-ghna y sutam ajanayat smbik ptu dhtr (18)
Frightened that delicate Ka may be harmed by demons, Ambik performed severe austerities
to satisfy the goddess Prvat, who then granted her a son who could destroy such demons. May
Kas wet nurse Ambik, whose mind is always absorbed in thoughts of maternal affection for
Him, protect us.
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ndair yasya sphuati parito divya-vidhy-aa-koi
ke te tvat kila diti-st kudra-jv
snehn mtr vijayam abhito rakae sanniyukta
kasyrt param iha bhaje hanta dhtr-suta tam (19)
I perform special worship of Vijaya, the son of Kas wet nurse, who is appointed by his mother
to always remain near Ka to protect Him. His thunderous roar seemingly bursts millions of
divine universes, so what to speak of how it terrifies the most insignificant of all living entities, the
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mantra-nysair iha mura-ripos tat-purodh purastt
sarvgni prakaa-nigamo bhgurir yo bhirakya
rbhi ca prati-dinam aho tac-chiro jighratda
vande tvan muni-sura-pates tasya pdbja-yugmam (20)
I worship the lotus feet of Bhgur Muni, who is the best of sages, the embodiment of the Vedas,
and the king of Vrajas family priest. He ceremoniously recites mantras for the protection of each of
r Kas limbs, and repeatedly smells Kas head while offering Him countless daily blessings
for auspiciousness.
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kasyoccai praaya-vasati samprava sakhn
ymgas tat-sama-gua-vayo-vea-saundarya-darpa
snehd vandho kaam akalanj jyate yo vadhta
rdmna hari-sahacara sarvad ta prapadye (21)
I always take shelter of Kas constant companion rdm Sakh, who is the object of Kas
abundant love, who is the most skilful amongst all the sakhs, whose bodily complexion is darkish,
and whose qualities, age, attire, beauty, and mood are very similar to those of Ka Himself. When
rdm cannot see his dear friend Ka for even an instant, overcome by his great affection for
Ka he becomes as if mad.
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ghnurga-bharato virahasya bhty
svapne pi gokula-vidhor na jahti hastam
yo rdhik-praaya-nirjhara-sikta-cets
ta prema vihvala-tanu subala nammi (22)
I offer prama unto r Subala Sakh, who is always moist with the cascade of rmat Rdhiks
love for him and who exhibits the bodily symptoms of one completely immersed in prema. His love
for r Ka, the moon of Gokula, is so deep that, out of fear of separation from Him, he will not
let go of Kas hand even in a dream.
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kttvaikatra gav kulni parita kena srddha mud
hasthasti-vinoda-narma-kathanai khelanti mitrotkar
premmbhodhi-vidhauta-gaurava-mah-paks tad-akrcits
tat-pdrpita-citta-jvita-kal ye tn prapadymahe (23)
Assembling the cows in one place, with great delight Kas cowherd boy friends play hand in
hand and amuse each other with joking words. The great mud of the tendency towards awe and
reverence when in Kas presence has been thoroughly cleansed from them by the ocean of pure
love. I take shelter of these sakhs who have placed their hearts, lives, knowledge and everything
they possess as an offering at r Kas feet.
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murtto hsya-rasa sadaiva suman kma bubhuktura
pra-preha-vayasyayor anudina vg-deha-bhagy-utkarai
hsya yo madhumagala prakaayan sambhrjate kautuk
ta vndvana-candra-narma-saciva prty suvandmahe (24)
With special devotion I worship Vndvana-candras priya-narma-sakh r Madhumagala, who
is the embodiment of the devotional mellow of humour, who is always pure-hearted and jovial,
who is expert in taking his meals, and who with comical words and various bodily gestures always
makes his dearmost friends Ka and Balarma laugh.
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gha tat-su-vidagdhatrcita-sakh-dvronnayant tayo
premn suhu-vidagdhayor anudina mnbhisrot-savam
rdh-mdhavayo sukhmta-rasa yaivopabhukte muhur
gohe bhavya-vidhyin bhagavat t paurams bhaje (25)
I worship Bhagavat Paurams, who provides for the perpetual auspiciousness which exists in
the kingdom of Vraja. Secretly and with great love, she daily inspires the skilful sakhs to make
wonderful arrangements for the clever lovers, r Rdh-Mdhava, to meet. Nourishing the Divine
Couples blissful festivals of mna (jealous anger) and abhisra (secret rendezvous), she time and
again relishes the happiness which is produced by drinking the resultant nectarean rasa.
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kharva-marum udram ujjvala-kula gaura samna sphurat-
pacattama-vara-vandita-vaya-knti prava bhaje
goheasya sakhyam unnatatara-rdmato pi priya-
r-rdha vabhnum udbhaa-yao-vrta sad ta bhaje (26)
I forever worship the renowned r Vabhnu, who has a small beard, who is very generous, who
is of splendid lineage, whose complexion is golden, who is fifty years old, who is very wise and
highly respected by everyone in Vraja, who is Nanda Mahrjas most intimate friend, and who
loves his younger daughter rmat Rdhik more than he does his eldest child rdm.
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anudinam iha mtr rdhik-bhavya-vrtt
kalayitum ati-yatnt preyate dhtriky
duhit-yugalam uccai prema-pra-prapacair-
vikala-mati yay sau krtid s vatn na (27)
Overcome with anxiety, Rdhiks mother r Krttid-dev carefully and lovingly sends two
daughters of her nurses to Vraja daily to gather the news of her daughters welfare. May that Krt-
tid-dev protect me.
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prathama-rasa-vilse hanta roea tvat
prakaam iva virodha sandadhnpi bhagy
pravalayati sukha y navya-yno sva-naptro
param iha mukhar t mrdhni vddh vahmi (28)
I carry the elderly Mukhar-dev on my head, because by angrily and deviously contriving many
obstacles to impede the amorous pastimes of her youthful grandchildren, r r Rdh-Ka, she
merely increases Their boundless bliss.
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sndra-prema-rasai plut priyatay prgalbhyam pt tayo
pra-preha-vayasyayor anudina llbhisra kramai
vaidagdhyena tath sakh prati sad mnasya ik rasair
yeya krayatha hanta lalit ghntu s m gaai (29)
Solely out of great love for r r Rdh-Ka, who are more dear to her than life itself, Lalit-
sakh daily displays a mood of slight impudence as she first arranges the pastime of the Divine Cou-
ples rendezvous, and then with clever and nectarean words instructs her sakh Rdhik on how to
best utilise Her mood of jealous anger. May that Lalit, who is always immersed in the deepest
prema-rasa, admit me into her own party.
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praaya-lalita-narma-sphra-bhmis tayor y
vraja-pra-nava yunor y ca kahn piknm
nayati param adhastd divya gnena tuy
prathayatu mama dk hanta seya vikh (30)
r Vikh is the great object of love and charming playfulness for the youthful couple of Vraja,
r r Rdh-Ka, and the loveliness of her voice when she sings divine glorifications of Them
defeats even that of the cuckoo. Aho! May Vikh be pleased with me and teach me the art of
singing.
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prati nava-nava-kuja prema-prea pr
pracura-surabhi-ppair bhayitv kramea
praayati bata vnd tatra llotsava y
priya-gaa-vta-rdh-kayos t prapadye (31)
I always worship Vnd-dev who, being immersed in prema-rasa, decorates all the ever-fresh
kujas in Vraja with fragrant flowers, thereby expanding the festival of blissful pastimes enjoyed by
r r Rdh-Ka and Their beloved sakhs.
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sakhyenla parama-rucir narma-bhavyena rdh
pkrtha y vraja-pati-mahiy-jay sannayant
prem avat pathi-pathi harer vrttay tarpayant
tuyatv et param iha bhaje kunda-prv lat tm (32)
I worship Kundalat, who on the order of Queen Yaod comes daily to take rmat Rdhik to
Nanda-bhavana to cook for Ka. Because she possesses a playful, friendly mood towards r r
Rdh-Ka, as she hurries Rdhik along to Nanda-bhavana she pleases Her by continually
speaking about Ka. And because she loves Them both so much, she herself is also most satisfied
with this.
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vrajevary nt bata rasavat-ktya-vidhaye
mud kma nandvara giri-nikuje praayin
chalai ka rdh dayitam abhi t srayati y
dhani tat-pra-priyatara-sakh t kila bhaje (33)
I worship rmat Rdhiks pra-priya sakh Dhanih, because after Rdhik has been
brought to Nanda-bhavana on Yaods order to cook for Ka in the morning, Dhanih very
happily and cleverly arranges a rendezvous for Rdhik with Her beloved r Ka in a kuja on
Nandvara Mountain.
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avantta krttai ravaa-bharato mugdha-hday
praghotkahbhir vraja-bhuvam ur-ktya kila y
mud rdh-kojjvala-rasa sukha varddhayati t
mukh nnd-prv satatam abhivande praayata (34)
After hearing the glories of Vraja-dhma, Nndmukh became enchanted and with great eager-
ness abandoned her village of Avant to reside in Vraja, where she blissfully increases r Rdh-
Kas amorous enjoyment. With great love I worship Nndmukh.
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mud rdh-ka-pracura-jala-kel-rasa-bhara-
skhalat kastr-tad-ghua-ghana-carcrcita-jal
pramodt tau phena-smitam uditam rmi-sphua-kara-
riy sicantva prathayatu sukha nas taraij (35)
As r r Rdh-Ka blissfully commence Their rasa-laden water sports in the Yamun River,
the substances such as kukuma, kastr (musk), and candana which were applied to Their bodies
wash off and make the Yamuns waters very beautiful and fragrant. The Yamun is so overjoyed at
this that it is as if her foam becomes a gentle smile and her waves become hands with which she
performs abhieka of the Youthful Lovers. May Yamun, the daughter of the sun, expand my happi-
ness.
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sarvnanda kadambakena hari prg ycit apy am
svaira cru rirasay rahasi y krodhd andtya tm
pra-preha-sakh nijm anudina tenaiva srddha mud
rdh samramayanti t priya-sakhr mrdhn prapadyetarm(36)
I carry on my head rmat Rdhiks dear sakhs who, although beseeched by the embodied
aggregate of all bliss, r Ka, to individually meet with Him in private, they lovingly kick Him
away and instead with great happiness daily arrange for their sakh Rdhik, who is more dear to
them than life itself, to meet with Him.
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prem ye paribaanena kalit sev sadaivotsuk
kurv paramdarea satata ds vayasyopam
va-darpaa-dtya-vri-vilasat-tmbla-vdibhi
prea paritoayanti paritas tn patri-mukhyn bhaje (37)
I worship Kas servants headed by Patri who in all circumstances lovingly and respectfully
arrange for His happiness by performing such services as handing Him His flute, offering Him a
mirror, some water, and camphor-scented betel, by carrying messages for Him, and by playing the
v for Him. Dividing these services amongst themselves, they perpetually attend the Lord of
their lives with their minds, bodies, and words.
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vndraya-mahevar priyatay ys toayanti priy
pra-preha-sakh-kuld api kilsakocit bhmik
kel-bhmiu rpa-majari-mukhs t dsik saraye (38)
I take shelter of Rpa Majar and the other very dear maidservants of the great queen of Vnd-
vana, rmat Rdhik, who please Her by offering Her betel, massaging Her feet, offering Her
water, and arranging for Her rendezvous with Ka. Because these maidservants can enter the area
where the Divine Couple enjoy Their most confidential pastimes without feeling shy, they are
even more dear to Rdhik than sakhs such as Lalit, who themselves are more dear to Her than
life itself.
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t-ktya sphra sukha-jaladhi-sra sphuam api
svakya prem ye bhara-nikara-namr mura-ripo
sukhbhsa avat prathayitum ala prauha-kutukd-
yatas te tn dhanyn param iha bhaje mdhava-gan (39)
I worship the blessed devotees of r Ka who, considering the abundant nectar of their own
happiness to be as insignificant as blades of grass, always lovingly and humbly strive to bring happi-
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tasy kadaranato mriyante
sukhena tasy sukhino bhavanti
snigdh para ye kta-puya-puj
prevar-preha-gan bhaje tn (40)
I time and again worship rmat Rdhiks maidservants, who upon not seeing Rdhik for even
an instant become as if dead, who consider Rdhiks happiness to be their own greatest happiness,
whose hearts are melted with affection for Her, and who have accumulated masses of pious credits
through the course of many lifetimes.
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spatnyoccaya-rajyad-ujjvala-rasasyoccai samudvddhaye
saubhagyodbhaa-garva-vibhrama-bhta r-rdhiky sphuam
govinda smara-phulla-vallava-vadh-vargea yena kaa
kraty ea tam atra vistta-mah-puya ca vandmahe (41)
I forever worship the highly fortunate gops headed by Candrval. Solely for the purpose of
increasing rmat Rdhiks amorous love for Him, r Govinda briefly enjoys with these rival
gops who are endowed with all the qualities of heroines such as awareness of their own good for-
tune, pride, and loving delusion.
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brahmt param ucchalat-sukha-bhara tat-koi-sakhyd api
prem ka-surakit pratimuhu prpt para nirvt
kma tat-pada-padma-sundara-nakha-prnta-skhalad-reuk-
rak-vyagra-dhiya sphuranti kila ye tn gopa-varyn bhaje (42)
I forever worship the exalted gopas, who at every moment consider themselves to be blessed with
a happiness that is greater than the aggregate of all the happiness in the universe multiplied unlim-
itedly, who are protected by r Ka with more prema than can be found in millions of universes
put together, and whose minds always remain fervently alert to protect even the specks of dust
which fall from the tips of the beautiful nails of Kas lotus feet.
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prebhyo py adhikai priyair api para putrair mukundasya y
sneht pda-saroja-yugma vigalad-gharmasya bindo kaam
nirmachyoru-ikhaa-sundara-ira cumbanti gopya cira
ts pda rajsi santatam aha nirmachaymi sphuam(43)
I perpetually worship the foot-dust of the elderly gops. Because they love r Mukunda even
more than they do their own sons, whom they love more than life itself, with the borders of their
fine garments they wipe away the drops of perspiration which fall from Kas lotus feet and
repeatedly kiss His head which is so nicely decorated with a peacock feather.
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indranla-khura-rjit para
svara-baddha-vara-ga-rajit
pu-gaa-giri-garva-kharvik
pntu na sapadi ka-dhenava (44)
The hooves of r Kas cows are entwined with blue sapphires and are therefore wonderfully
lustrous, their gold-studded horns are very attractive, and their radiant white complexions cripple
the pride of small white mountains. May these cows protect me.
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ys plana-dohanotsava-rata srddha vayasyotkarai
kma rma-virjita prati-dina tat-pda-rejjvala
prty sphta-vanoru-parvata-nad-kaccheu baddha-spho
gohkhaala-nandano viharate t saurabheyr bhaje (45)
I worship these cows, the daughters of Surabhi, who daily immerse r Ka, r Balarma, r
rdma, and the other sakhs in festivals headed by herding and milking them, and who are won-
derfully decorated with the dust raised by their own hooves as they lovingly roam around the dense
forests, high mountains, and river banks.
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mai-khacita-suvara-lia-ga-dvaya-rr
asita-mai-manoja-jyotir-dyat-khurhya
sphurad-aruima-gucchndola-vidyoti-kaha
sa jayati vaka-atro padma-gandha kakudm (46)
All glories to r Kas pet bull named Padmagandha, whose gold-studded horns are radiant,
whose charming hooves are entwined with sapphires which emanate an enchanting lustre, and
around whose neck a red necklace swings.

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mdu-nava-tam alpa sa-spha vaktra-madhye
kipati parama-yatnd alpa-kau ca gatre
prathayati muravair hanta yad-vatsakn
sapadi kila didke tat-tad-hkanni (47)
With great love r Ka places small amounts of soft, fresh grass in the calves mouths and gen-
tly scratches their bodiesO, when will I be able to see these calves jump about and play?
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naktan-diva mura-ripor adharmta y
spht pibaty alam abdham aho subhgy
r-rdhik-prathita-mnam apha divya-
ndair adho nayati t mural nammi (48)
I always offer prama unto the Mural flute who is nourished by drinking the nectar of Murris
lips day and night without obstruction, and aho! who breaks rmat Rdhiks steadfast mood of
jealous anger with its sweet notes.
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dtbhir bahu-cubhi sakhi-kulenla vaco-bhagibhi
pdnte patanair vrajendra-tanayenpi krudhl-gaai
rdhy sa hi akyate davayitu yo naiva mno yay
phut-ktyaiva nirasyate suktin ba sakh t numa (49)
That unrelenting mood of jealous anger of rmat Rdhiks which cannot be mollified by sweet
words of flattery from Her dear girlfriend messengers headed by Vnd, by varieties of joking words
from the sakhs headed by Madhumagala, by Her fellow sakhs angry rebukes, and even by r
Ka Himself falling at Her lotus feet and repeatedly offering prama, can easily be pacified by
some notes from the flute. I always offer prama unto that most fortunate sakh, the Va flute.
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sphtas taviko harer muralik-ndena ntyotsava
ghrac cru-ikhaa-valgu saras-tre nikujgrata
tanvan kuja-vihrio sukha-bhara sampdayed yas tayo
smtv ta ikhi-rjam utsukatay bha didkmahe (50)
Joyful upon hearing the melody of Haris Mural flute, the peacock named Tavika spread his
enchanting tail-feathers at the entrance of a kuja situated on the banks of r Rdh-kua and
enacted a festival of dancing which delighted the enjoyers of that kuja, r r Rdh-Ka.
Remembering this exalted peacock, with great eagerness I yearn to receive his darana.
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sapta mura-marddana praayato yohaika-rakotsuko
vibhran mnam udra-pi-ramaair yasmai sa-lla dadau
gndharv-murabhid-vilsa-vigalit-kmra-rajyad-guhas-
tat-khayita-ratna-sundara-ilo govardhana ptu va (51)
Eager to protect the kingdom of Vraja, r Murri lovingly held Govardhana Hill aloft on His
lotus hand for one week, thereby promoting Govardhana to the status of a worshipable personality.
May this Govardhana, whose caves are coloured with the kukuma which falls from the bodies of
r r Rdh-Ka as They enjoy Their amorous pastimes there, and whose boulders serve as jew-
elled sofas for the Divine Couple, protect me.
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npai campaka-plibhir nava-varokai raslotkarai
punngair vakulir lavaga-latik-vsantikbhir vtai
hdya tat priya-kuayos taa-milan madhya-pradea para
rdh-mdhavayo priya-sthalam ida kelys tad evraye (52)
I take shelter of the central area between r r Rdh-Mdhavas dear ponds, r Rdh-kua
and r yma-kua, named Keli-priya-sthala where the Divine Couple enjoy the rsa dance and
which is very charming due to being surrounded by kadamba trees, campaka vines, excellent young
aoka trees, mango trees, ngakeara trees, vakula trees, lavaga vines, and mdhav vines.
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r-vndvipina suramyam api tac chrmn sa govardhana
sa rsa-sthalikpy ala rasamay ki tvad anyat sthalam
yasypy aa-lavena nrhati mahk smya mukundasya tat
prebhyo py adhika-priyeva dayita tat kuam evraye (53)
The supremely charming Vndvana forest, the most resplendent r Govardhana, and even the
rasa-laden arena of the rsa dance, what to speak of any other places of Kas pastimes, are not
equal to even a particle of r Rdh-kua. I take shelter of that Rdh-ku, which is as dear to
Mukunda as His dearmost beloved rmat Rdhik Herself is.
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sphte ratna-suvara-mauktika-bharai san-nirmite maape
thutkra vinidhya yatra rabhast tau dampat nirbharam
tanvte rati-ntha-narma-sacivau tad-rjya-carc mud
ta rdh-saras-taojjvala-mah-kuja sadha bhaje (54)
I perpetually worship the great radiant kuja on the bank of r Rdh-kua wherein the youth-
ful Divine Couple, having abandoned as insignificant an enormous pavilion which is beautifully
studded with varieties of jewels, gold, and pearls, appoint the god of amorous affairs (Cupid) as
Their own minister and, becoming thoroughly enthralled in the supreme bliss, hold lengthy discus-
sions on the matter within his kingdom.
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knty hanta mitha sphua hdi-tae sambimbita dyotate
prty tan-mithuna mud padakavad rgea vibhrada yayo
dhtr bhgya-bharea nirmitatare trailokya-lakmy-spade
gaura-ymatame ime priyatame rpe kadha bhaje? (55)
Aho, how wonderful! Overcome with love for one another, the Divine Couples respective bodily
hues brilliantly shine as they reflect in the mirror of each others hearts and in the colour of Their
garments. The Creator has beautifully fashioned Them from the fabric of good fortune, and They
are the abode of all the opulence in the three worlds. When will I be able to worship my dearmost
golden Rdhik and dark-bluish Ka?
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netropnta-vighranair alaghu tad-dor-mla-saclanair-
ad-dhsya-rasai sudhdhara-dhayai cumbair dhliganai
etair ia-mahopaca-nicayais tan navya-yunor yga
prty ya bhajate tam ujjvala-mah-rja pravandmahe (56)
Those devotees who are highly rasika lovingly worship the Youthful Divine Couple and Their
amorous love by silently remembering the great paraphernalia which r Ka Himself craves; that
is, to look at rmat Rdhik with restless sidelong glances, to pull His arms back to show Her His
broad chest, to gently smile at Her, to drink the nectar of Her lips, to kiss Her, and to firmly
embrace Her. With mind, body, and words I always worship Ujjvala Mahrja r Ka, the king
of the erotic devotional mellow.
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netre dairdhyam apgayo kuilat vakoja-vaka-sthale
sthaulya tan mdu vci vakri-madhur ronau pthu-sphrat
sarvge vara-mdhur sphuam abhd yeneha lokottar
rdh-mdhavayor ala nava-vaya-sandhi sad ta bhaje (57)
I worship r Rdh-Mdhavas early adolescence (the juncture of Their paugaa and kaiora
ages) in which the following supernatural symptoms become fully manifest: elongated eyes,
crookedness of Their sidelong glances, an increase in the size of Her breasts and His chest, clever-
ness in speech, broadness of Their hips, and an unprecedented sweetness pervading all of Their
bodily limbs.
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duria-vadhe svaya samudabht kghri-padmd ida
sphta yan-makaranda-visttir ivrikhyam ia sara
sopnai parirajita priyatay r-rdhay kritai
premligad iva priy-sara ida tan ntya nitya bhaje (58)
Just as nectar automatically trickles from a blooming flower, when the appropriate time for
Arisura to be killed came, the nectarean r yma-kua automatically sprang from r Kas
lotus feet. Lovingly decorated with staircases (to facilitate bathing, etc.) by rmat Rdhik Her-
self, yma-kua forever embraces my most beloved r Rdh-kua. I always worship that
yma-kua, which is non-different from yma Himself.
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kadambn vrtair madhupa-kula-jhakra-lalitai
parte yatraiva priya-salila-llhti miai
muhur gopendrasytmajam abhisaranty ambuja-do
vinodena prty tad idam avatt pvana-sara (59)
Lined with charming kadamba trees which resound with the buzzing of black bees, Pvana-
sarovara is where the lotus-eyed gops, on the pretext of fetching especially pure water, repeatedly
meet r Gopendra-nandana with great love. May that Pvana-sarovara protect me; that is, please
grant me a residence on your bank and, by removing all of my obstructing anarthas, mercifully
enable me to directly realise the sweetness of r r Rdh-Kas pastimes.
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parjanyena pitmahena nitarm rdhya nryaa
tyaktvhram abhd aputraka iha svytmaje gohape
yatrvpi surri-h giridhara pautro guaikkara
kuhratay prasiddham avanau tn me taga gati (60)
Where Grandfather Parjanya, seeing that his son Vrajarja Nanda had no son of his own, ardent-
ly worshipped r Nryaa Bhagavn by maintaining a fast and thereby received as a grandson the
lifter of Govardhana, r Ka, the abode of all good qualities and the slayer of demonsmay that
pond, which is famous all over the world by the name of Kuhra, by my shelter.
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srddha mnasa-jhnav-mukha-nad-vargai sa-ragotkarai
svitry-di sur-kulai ca nitarm ka-vy vidhe
vndraya-vareya-rjya-viaye r-paurams mud
rdh yatra sieca sicatu sukha sonmatta-rdh-sthal (61)
Where in accordance with Brahms directive from the sky, Bhagavat r Paurams-dev,
accompanied by many jubilantly dancing celestial goddesses headed by Svitri, coronated rmat
Rdhik as the queen of the super-excellent kingdom of Vndvana by performing Her abhieka
ceremony with water from all the primary holy rivers such as Mnasa-gagmay this place
named Unmatta Rdh-sthal similarly shower me with happiness.
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prty nandvara-giri-tae sphra-pa-vndai
ctukoye nukti-gurubhir nirmit y vidagdhai
reme ka sakhi-parivto yatra narmi tanvann
sthn t hari-pada-lasat-saurabhkt prapadye (62)
I take shelter of r Kas playground named sthn, which was lovingly fashioned by learned
architects in a quadrangular shape from large boulders found near Nandvara Mountain, where
Ka and His friends headed by rdma play many funny games, and which is fragrant with the
scent of r Haris lotus feet.
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vaidagdhyojjvala-valgu-vallava-vadhu-vargea ntyann asau
hitv ta murajid rasena rahasi r-rdhik maayan
puplakti-sacayena ramate yatra pramodotkarais-
trailokydbhuta-mdhur-parivt s ptu rsa-sthal (63)
Dancing with the clever gops, r Ka, the subduer of the Mura demon, abandoned those gops
and took rmat Rdhik to a solitary place where, after decorating Her with varieties of flower-
ornaments, He enjoyed love-sports with Her. May this place known as the Rsa-sthal, which is
permeated by all the wonderful sweetness of the three worlds, grant me a residence there and pro-
tect me from all the obstacles to my devotion.
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gndharvik-muravimardana-nau-vihra-
ll-vinoda-rasa-nirbhara-bhoginyam
govardhanojjvala-il-kulam unnayant
vc-bharair avatu mnasa-jhnav mm (64)
May Mnas-gag, who forever relishes the fun of r r Rdh-Kas boating pastimes and
who with her waves always submerging Govardhanas brilliant boulders, protect me from every-
thing which is unfavourable to relishing the rasa of the Divine Couples pastimes.
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ye kvpi ca mdhavo viharate snigdhair vayasyotkarais
tad-dhtu-drava-puja-citritatarais tais tai svaya citrita
khelbhi kila planair api gav kutrpi narmotsavai
r-rdh-sahito guhsu ramate tn aila-varyn bhaje (65)
I worship Girirja Govardhana, the best of mountains, where r Ka and His beloved sakhs,
having decorated themselves with the multi-coloured pigments found there, joyfully play as they
herd the cows, and where Ka enjoys love-sports with rmat Rdhik in the secluded caves.
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sphte yatra sarit-sarovara-kule g playan nirvto
grme vri-vihra-keli-nivahairgopendra-divytmaja
prty sicati mugdha-mitra-nikarn harena mugdha svaya
kkan svya-jaya jayrthina imn nitya tad etad bhaje (66)
As Vrajendra-nandana r Ka tends the cows in the summertime, He blissfully enjoys varieties
of playful games with His friends in the cool waters of the expansive rivers (such as the Yamun)
and lakes (such as Rdh-kua) of Vndvana. Desiring victory in these games, Ka splashes
His friends, who also desire victory. I worship these sakhs as well as these rivers and lakes.
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ye kacchapik-lasan-muralik-ndena-harotkarai
srastrddhas ta-guccha ea nitar vaktreu sastambhate
sakhyenpi tayo para parivt rdh-vakadveios
te hdy mga-ythap prati-dina m toayantu sphuam (67)
Upon hearing the sound of rmat Rdhik playing Her Kacchap v and r Ka playing
His Mural flute, the deer become overcome with elation. As half-chewed bunches of grass hang
from their mouths, with deep feelings of friendship they stand surrounding r r Rdh-Ka on
all sides, lifting their heads slightly to see Their lotus faces. May these charming group-leaders of
the deer daily delight me.
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gujad-bhga-kulena jua-kusumai sannadva-maju-riy
kujn nikareu yeu ramate saurabhya-vistrim
udyat-kma-taraga-ragita-manas tan navya-ynor yuga
te vistta-kea-pa-nikarai kurymaho mrjjanam (68)
In kujas which are permeated with flowers which exude charming and even bewildering fra-
grances and with swarms of humming bees, the youthful couple r r Rdh-Ka enjoy loving
pastimes, Their minds blissfully immersed in the rising waves of desire. I will sweep those kujas
with my own hair.
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ye cru-taleu ta-nivia-cchyeu rtrin-diva
pup vigalat-parga-vilasat-talpeu klptrayam
prty snigdha-madhuvratair madhu-kaai sasevita tan nava
ynor yugma-tara mud viharate te pntu m bhruh (69)
Under trees which provide pleasant deep, cool shade, day and night the youthful couple r r
Rdh-Ka enjoy loving pastimes on a flower-bed which is splendorous due to the nectar which
drips from the flowers and which is joyfully served by restless bees who are greedy for drops of that
nectar. May those trees protect me.
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gndharv-muravairio praayio pupi sacinvato
svaira smera-sakh-kulena vtayor at-smitena dvayo
dv keli-kali tayor nava-nava hsyena pupa-cchalai
kma y vilasanti t kila lat sevy para premabhi (70)
Surrounded by Their sweetly smiling sakhs and gently smiling Themselves, the loving couple r
r Rdh-Ka engage in ever-fresh playful quarrelling as They slowly move along picking flowers
from the creepers, who themselves are smiling and expressing their joy at witnessing this pastime
through the very presence of their flowers. I lovingly worship these creepers.
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paricaya-rasa-magn kmam rt tayor ye
madhuratara-rutenollsam ullsayanti
vraja-bhuvi nava-yuno su-priy pakias te
vidadhatu mama saukhya sphram lokanena (71)
May the birds of Vraja, who are immersed in the nectar of being so well acquainted with the
youthful Divine Couple and who delight Them both with their sweet singing, bring me happiness
by granting me their darana.
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ctev eu kadambakeu vakulev anyeu vkev ala
prty mdhavikdi-valliu tatha bhkra-ndair dvayo
ye bhg paritas tayo sukha-bhara vistrayanti sphua
gujanto bata vibhramea nitar tn eva vandmahe (72)
I carefully worship the bees of Vraja who while hovering about the mango, vakula, and kadamba
trees and vines like the mdhav, greatly increase r r Rdh-Govindas pleasure by eulogising
Them with their melodious buzzing.
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pupair yasya-md svaya giridhara svaira nikujevar
phull phullatarair amaayad ala phullo nikujevara
an-netra-vighranena kalita-svdhna uccais tay
rmn sa prathayatv aho mama do saukhya kadambevara (73)
With a joyous heart Giridhara r Ka, the master of the kujas, decorates the mistress of the
kujas, rmat Rdhik, with fully-bloomed flowers which He has selected with his own lotus
hands from an exalted kadamba tree. Then Rdhik, having been decorated with such beautiful
flowers, subjugates Ka with Her sidelong glances. May that king of kadamba trees increase the
happiness of my eyes (by granting me his darana).
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ncai prauha-bhayt svaya sura-pati pdau vidhtyeha yai
svar-gag-salilai cakra surabhi-dvrbhiekotsavam
govindasya nava gavm adhipat rjye sphua kautukt
tair yat prdurabhta sad sphuratu tad govinda-kua do (74)
Greatly fearful that he had committed an offence to r Ka, Indra humbly grasped His lotus
feet and, with water from the celestial Gag, through the medium of Surabhi festively performed
the fresh abhieka ceremony which coronated Ka as Govinda, the universal monarch of cow-
tenders. May r Govinda-kua, the lake which was created by that ceremony, become visible to
me.
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dhtv vhat kyam aghrir utka
varea rdh chalayan vibhukte
yatrnna-ka tad aha prapadye (75)
I take shelter of the place named Annaka, where Vrajarja Nanda offered Girirja Govardhana
the massive annaka feast and where, by assuming a gigantic form and proclaiming I am the king
of mountains, please take a boon from Me, Ka deceived even rmat Rdhik and ate the huge
offering.
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girndra-varyopari hri-rp
hari svaya yatra vihra-kr
sad mud rjati rja-bhogair
hari-sthala tat tu bhaje nurgai (76)
With great love I worship the place located at the summit of Govardhana named Hari-sthala
where r Ka performed many enchanting pastimes including joyfully eating all the preparations
which were offered to Him by the Vraja-vss.
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ghaa-kr-kutukita-man ngarendro navno
dn bhtv madana-npatergavya-dna-cchalena
yatra prta sakhibhir abhito veita sarurodha
r-gndharv nija-gaa-vt naumi t ka-vedm (77)
I time and again offer prama unto Ka-ved, the place where one morning the youthful king
of romantic heroes, r Ka, accompanied by His friends and secretly desiring to enjoy the revelry
of the dna-keli pastime, proclaimed Himself to be a toll-collector for the king of love (Cupid) and
obstructed rmat Rdhik and Her girlfriends from passing by on the pretext of collecting taxes
from them in the form of the milk products which they were carrying.
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nibhtam ajani yasmd dna-nirvttir asminn
ata idam abhidhna prpayat tat sabhym
rasa-vimukha-nighe tatra taj-jaika-vedye
sarasi bhavatu vso dna-nirvarttanena (78)
May I always reside at the solitary pond where the confidential dna-ll was completed and
which has therefore become famous amongst the sakhs as Dna-nivarttana-kua. This pond is
hidden from those who are averse to tasting transcendental devotional mellows and is known only
to the rasika devotees.
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sri-brahma-kadamba-khaa-sumano-rudrpsaro-gaurik-
jyotsn-mokaa-mlyahra-vivudhrndra-dhvajdykhyay
yni reha-sarsi bhnti parito govardhandreram-
ne cakraka-trtha-daivata-giri-r-ratna-phny api (79)
I praise all the exalted ponds situated around Govardhana Hill such as Baladeva-kua, Brahma-
kua, Kadamba-kha, Kusuma-sarovara, Rudra-kua, Apsar-kua, Gaur-kua, Jyotsn-
mocana-kua, Mlyahra-kua, Vibudhri-kua, and Indra-dhvaj-kua, as well as holy
places such as Cakratrtha and r Ratna-pha, the jewelled throne which is situated upon Daivata
Mountain.
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aho dol-khel-rasa-vara-bharotphulla-vadanau
muhu r-gndharv-girivaradharau tau pratimadhu
sakh-vnda yatra prakaita-mudndolayati tat
prasiddha govinda-sthalam idam udra vata bhaje (80)
Aho! I worship the famous and munificent place known as Govinda-sthala where in the spring
season the sakhs time and again blissfully swing r r Rdh-Govinda, whose faces beam as They
relish the rasa of the swinging pastime.
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priyt priya-pra-vayasya-varge
dhtpardha kila kliya tam
yatrrddayat pda-talena ntyan
harir bhaje ta kila kliya hradam (81)
Because Kliya-nga offended r Kas friends, who are more dear to Ka than life itself,
Ka subdued him by dancing on him with His lotus feet. I worship Kliya-hrada, the place where
this pastime took place.
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sryair dvdaabhi para muraripu trtta ugrtapair
bhakti-prema-bharair udra-carita rmn mud sevita
yatra str-puruai kvaat pau-kulair veito rjate
snehair dvdaa-srya-nma tad ida trtha sad saraye (82)
I take shelter of the holy place which is famous as Dvdaa-ditya-l, where surrounded by the
men, women, and bellowing cows of Vraja and feeling very cold due to His performance of playful
pastimes (in the waters of Kliya-hrada), the munificent r Ka appeared splendid as He was
warmed with loving devotion by the strong rays of twelve suns.
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atyanttapa-sevanena parita sajta-gharmotkarair
govindasya arrato nipatitair yat trtham uccair abht
tat-tat-komala-sndra-sundaratara-rmat-sad-agocchalad
gandhair hri su-vri su-dyuti bhaje praskandana vandanai (83)
While offering prayers I take shelter of Praskandana-kua, the exalted holy place which was
created by the drops of perspiration which trickled from r Govindas body as He was served by
the intense heat of the twelve suns. The waters of this pond are most fragrant and possess a charm-
ing splendour due to the sweet fragrance of Kas very soft and beautifully lustrous limbs.
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ktyyany atulrcanrtham amale ka-jale majjata
kanyn prakarasya cra-nikara sarakita trata
htvruhya kadambam ujjvala-parhsena ta lajjayan
smeras ta pradadau subhagi-murajit ta cra-ghaa raye (84)
I take shelter of Cra-gha where to worship r Ktyyan-dev the unmarried gops left their
clothes on the river-bank and bathed in the Yamun, and where r Ka then stole those clothes,
climbed a nearby kadamba tree, embarrassed those gops with His unrestricted joking words, and
smiled as He eventually returned their clothes to them.
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hebhir jagat-traya mada-bharair utkampayanta parai
phullan-netra-vighranena parita pra dahanta jagat
ta tvat tavad vidrya vakabhid vidveia keina
yatra klitavn karau sa-rudhirau tat kei-trtha bhaje (85)
With his frightful neighing, the hostile horse-demon Ke made the three worlds tremble in fear,
and he was so angry that his red eyes seemed to burn the Earth. After effortlessly ripping this
demon apart like a simple blade of grass, r Ka washed His blood-stained hands in the Yamun
at a place which has since become known as Ketrtha or Ke-ghaI worship that sacred place.
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annair yatra catur-vidhai pthu-guai svara sudh-nindibhi
kma rma-sametam acyutam aho snigdhair vayasyair vtam
rmn yjika-vija-sundara-vadh-varga svaya yo mud
bhakty bhojitavn sthala ca tad ida ta cpi bandmahe (86)
I pray not only to the place where the supremely beautiful wives of the learned yjika-
brhmaas fed the freely-playing r Ka, Balarma and Their beloved sakhs a meal of variegat-
ed preparations which rebuked the taste of nectar, but to those wives of brhmaas as well.
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mud gopendrasytmaja-bhuja-parivaga-nidhaye
sphurad-gop-vndair yam iha bhagavanta praayibhi
bhajadbhistair bhakty svam abhilaita prptam acird-
yam-tre gopvaram anudina ta kila bhaje (87)
To obtain the jewel of being embraced by the arms of Vrajendra-nandana ymasundara, the
gops, who possess firm loving attachment for r Ka, worshipped Sadiva with great devotion
and had all their internal desires fulfilled without delay. Daily I worship that Gopvara Mahdeva
who resides on the bank of the Yamun.
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bhayt kasasyrt sa-dayam acirc chantanupade
vinikipt rdh rahasi kila pitr praktita
sphuranta ta dv kam api ghana-pujkti-vara
tam evptu yatnd yam abhjata sryo vatu sa na (88)
Out of fear of Kasa and overcome with feelings of parental affection, Vabhnu Mahrja kept
rmat Rdhik in a hidden place for Her own welfare. There, desiring to attain as Her chosen
husband a certain youth whose natural beauty is as dark as a host of monsoon clouds, She earnestly
worshipped Sryadeva. May that Sryadeva, who removes obstacles which prevent one from
attaining r Ka, protect us.
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virbhva-mahotsave muraripo svaroru-muktphala-
re-vibhrama-maite nava-gav-lake dadau dve mud
divylakti-ratna-parvata-tila-prasthdika cdard
viprebhya kila yatra sa vraja-patir vande vhat-knanam (89)
I pray to Mahvana where on the occasion of r Kas birth festival, Vrajarja r Nanda with
great respect blissfully donated to the brhmaas not only two-hundred thousands young cows who
were decorated with golden necklaces of resplendent pearls, but also a mountain of celestial orna-
ments and massive heaps of sesame.
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gndharvy jani-mir abhd yatra sakrttitym
nandotkai sura-muni-narai krttid-garbha-khanym
gop-gopai surabhi-nikarai samparte tra mukhyer-
valykhye varavi-pure prti-pro mamstm (90)
May I have the greatest love for Vabhnu Mahrjas kingdom of Rvala which is densely popu-
lated with gopas, gops, and cows. There the gem of r Rdhik emerged from the mine of rmat
Krtids womb, which was glorified by demigods and sages as well as ordinary human beings.
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yasya rmac-caraa-kamale komale komalpi
r-rdhocair nija-sukha-kte sannayant kucgre
bht py rd atha na hi dadhty asya krkaya-dot
sa r-gohe prathayatu sad ea-y sthiti na (91)
Although for Her own happiness rmat Rdhik desires to place r Kas soft lotus feet on
Her raised breasts, She does not, because even though Her body is very soft, She fears that Her
breasts are very hard and may therefore somehow harm His delicate feet; She even desires to keep
His feet away from Her. May eaay r Ka kindly bestow upon us eternal residence in His
Vndvana kingdom.
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yatra kma-sara skd
gopik-ramaa sara
rdh-mdhavayo preha
tad vana kmyaka bhaje (92)
I worship the forest of Kmyavana where Kma-sarovara is magnificently situated to facilitate
Kas amorous pastimes with the gops and which is exceedingly dear to r Rdh and Mdhava.
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mall-ktya nij sakh priyatam garvea sambhvit
mall-bhya mad-var rasamay mallatvam utkahay
yasmin samyag upeyu vakabhid rdh niyuddha mud
kurv madanasya toam atanod bhraka ta bhaje (93)
I worship that Bharavana where my rasamay-var r Rdhik dressed Herself and Her clos-
est friends as wrestlers and when She proudly wrestled with r Ka, She pleased the god of love.
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k y kupita-halin lgalgrea k
dhr ynt lavaa-jaladhau ka sambandha-hn
adypttha sakala-manujair dyate saiva yasmin
bhakty vande dbhutam idam aho rma-ghaa-pradeam (94)
With great devotion I worship the Yamuns Rmagha, the place where the irate Baladeva
dragged the Yamun near with the tip of His plough because the Yamun was slowly flowing
towards the salt ocean due to separation from Ka, and where even today people can see the
rivers crooked course.
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pra-preha-vayasya-vargam udare ppyaso ghsurasy-
rayodbhaa-pvakotkaa-viair due pravia pura
vyagra prekya ru praviya sahas hatv khala ta bal
yatraina nijam raraka murajit s ptu sarpasthal (95)
Where becoming distressed upon seeing His sakhs, who are more dear to Him than life itself,
enter the greatly sinful Aghsuras belly, which burned with a poison as violent and dangerous as a
great forest conflagration, Murri Himself also entered the serpents mouth and within a moment
killed that vile demon and protected His sakhsmay that Sarpa-sthal similarly protect me.
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drau skt sva-pati-mahimodrekam utkena dhtr
vatsa-vrte drutam apahte vatsaplotkare ca
tat-tad-rpo harir atha bhavan yatra tat-tat-prasn
moda cakre anam api bhaje vatsahrasthal tm (96)
Where Brahmj, eager to see the splendid glories of his master r Ka, kidnapped the cowherd
boys and calves, and where afterwards, by assuming the forms of all those boys and calves, Ka
gave great pleasure to their mothers and with great love ate the delectable foodstuffs prepared by
themI worship that Vatsahra-sthal.
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bha vatsaka vatsapla htito jtpardhad bhayair
brahm ssram aprva-padya nivahair yasmin nipatyvanau
tuvdbhuta vatsapa vraja-pate putra mukunda mank
smera bhru caturmukhkhyam ania sea pradea numa (97)
Where, fearful that he had committed a grave offence by stealing the cowherd boys and calves,
Brahm fell on the ground and while profusely crying offered unprecedented prayers to r Mukun-
da, the prince of Vraja and gently smiling tender of cowsI eternally offer respect to that place
named Bhru-caturmukha, as well as to ea r Ksa Himself.
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gandha-vykula-bhga-sacaya cam sagha-pupotkarair
bhrjat-kalpa-lat-pali-nikarair vibhrjitni sphuam
yni sphra-taga-parvata-nad-vndena rjanty aho
ka-preha-vanni tni nitar vande muhur dvdaa (98)
Time and again I worship r Kas beloved twelve forests, where hovering about the flowers are
armies of bees that are intoxicated by their sweet fragrance, which are splendorous due to the pres-
ence of wish-fulfilling vines and trees, and which are further beautified by rivers and by large
mountains which are shaped like lotus flowers.
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sva-prrvudato pi tat-pada-yuga hitveha msn daa
prty yo nivasas tadya-kathay goha muhur jvayaty
yta kita paya kam iti ta mrdhn vahmy uddhavam (99)
With the utmost reverence I worship r Uddhava, r Kas servant and dear friend who is
always filled with prema-rasa. Although Kas feet are millions of times more dear to Uddhava
than his own life, he left them to reside for ten months in Vraja where he revived the Vraja-vss
by constantly narrating Kas pastimes to them, saying, Look now! Ka is just coming from
Mathur!
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mud yatra brahm ta-nikara gulmdiu para
sad kkan janmrpita-vividha-karmpy anudinam
kramd ye tatraiva vraja-bhuvi vasanti priya-jan
may te te vandy parama vinayt puya-khacit (100)
Although Brahm is always very busy carrying out his many weighty duties such as creating the
material universe, still he longs to take birth as a blade of grass, a shrub, or any other similar species
in Vndvana. With the utmost humility I worship each of the dear devotees who eternally reside
in that Vndvana. They are all supremely worshipable and highly pious.
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pur premodrekai pratipada-navnanda-madhurai
kta r-gndharvcyuta-caraa-varyrcana-valt
nikma svminy priyatara-saras-tra-bhuvane
basanti spht ye ta iha mama jvtava ime (101)
Worshipping the lotus feet of r r Rdh-Govinda with an abundance of the sweetest prema
and experiencing ever-fresh bliss at each new moment, some devotees have been residing on the
bank of rmat Rdhiks dearmost lake, r Rdh-kua, since ancient times. These great per-
sonalities are my life and soul.
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yat kicit-ta-gulma-kkaa-mukha gohe samasta hi tat
sarvnandamaya mukunda-dayita llnukla param
strair eva muhur muha sphuam ida niakita ycay
brahmder api sa-sphea tad ida sarva may vandyate (102)
All the grass, shrubs, insects, and other creatures found in Vraja are very dear to He who is the
very embodiment of all transcendental bliss, r Mukunda, and they assist in His pastimes. All the
scriptures have repeatedly established this fact, and devotees ranging from Brahm to Uddhava
have expressed a desire to take birth in Vraja amongst these species. For these reasons I worship all
the creatures who reside in Vraja.
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bhramana kacche-kacche kitidhara-pater vakrima-gatair
lapan rdhe kety anavaratam unmattavad aham
patan kvpi kvpy ucchalita nayana dvandva-salilai
kad keli-sthna sakalam api sicmi vikala (103)
Aho! When will I wander here and there through the mountainous valleys of Govardhana like a
madman calling out Hey Rdhe! Hey Ka!, sometimes falling unconscious on the ground, and
sprinkling r r Rdh-Kas playgrounds with the constant flow of tears from my eyes?
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na brahm na ca nrado na hi haro na prema-bhaktottam
samyag jtum ihjasrhati tath yasyocchalan-mdhurm
kintv eko baladeva eva parita srddha sva-mtr sphua
premn py uddhava ea vetti nitar ki sa vrajo varyate (104)
How can I possibly describe this land of Vndvana, whose surging sweetness cannot be fully
comprehended even by Brahm, iva, Nrada, or many other of the most exalted prem devotees,
but can only be fully known by r Baladeva, His mother rmat Rohi-dev, and the prema-
intoxicated r Uddhava?
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anyatra kaa-mtram acyuta-pure-premmtmbho-nidhi-
snto py acyuta-saj-janair api-sama nha vasmi kvacit
kintv atra vraja-vsinm api sama yenpi kenpy ala
salpair mama nirbhara pratimuhur vso stu nitya mam (105)
I have no desire to reside in any other holy dhma for even one moment, even if there I would be
in the company of pure devotees and immersed in an ocean of nectarean prema. I even prefer to
discuss mundane topics with those residents of Vraja who possess no love of God as long as I can
always reside in Vraja.
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rgea rpa-majary
rakt-kta-muradvia
gurdhita-rdhy
pda-yugma ratir mama (106)
May my loving attachment always be for the lotus feet of rmat Rdhik, to whom r Rpa
Majar made the already infatuated r Ka very attached to and who is worshipped by all the
divine qualities headed by clever skilfulness.
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ida niyatam dard vraja-vilsa nma stava
sad vraja-janollasan-madhura-mdhur-vandhuram
muhu kutuka-sambht paripahanti ye valgu tat
sama parikarair dha mithunam atra payanti te (107)
Those who with great reverence and eagerness regularly recite this Vraja-vilsa-stava, which is so
lovely because it reveals the splendid and charming sweetness of the eternal residents of Vraja, will
certainly attain the direct darana of the Divine Couple accompanied by those very devotees.
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saptha murajit-karmbuja-paribhrjat kaniguli-
prodyad-valgu-varakoparimilan-mugdha-dvirepho pi ya
ptha-kepaka-akra-nakra-mukhata kroe vraja drg apt
kas ta gokula-bndhava giri-vara govardhana nrayet (1)
Govardhana is he who, while resting upon the whirl-like little finger of r Kas lotus hand
like an enamoured bumblebee for one week, protected Vraja from the frightful rains which poured
forth from the mouth of the Indra-crocodilewho would not render service to that Govardhana,
the dearest friend of Gokula and the best of mountains?
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indratve nibhta gav suranad-toyena dntman
akrenugat cakra surabhir yenbhieka hare
yat-kacche jani tena nandita-jana govinda kua kt
kas ta go-nikarendra paa-ikhara govardhana nrayet (2)
Realising that r Ka had protected Gokula by lifting Govardhana, Surabhi, who had been
brought there by Indra, coronated Ka as Govinda, the lord of the cows, by bathing Him in
Gag water at a nearby solitary place. The water from this bathing ceremony created Govinda-
kua, which even today gives great delight to everyones eyeswhat intelligent person would not
take shelter of that Govardhana, the place where Vrajendra-nandana enjoyed resting?
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svar-dhuny-di-vareya-trtha-gaato hdyny ajasra hare
sri-brahma-harpsara-priyaka-tat-r-dna-kuny api
prema-kema-ruci-pradni parito bhrjanti yasya vrat
kas ta mnya-munndra-varita-gua govardhana nrayet (3)
He is more dear to the hearts of everyone than all other holy places headed by the Gag, he is
loved by r Ka, Baladeva, Brahm, iva, and the Apsras, he is splendorously encircled by
many ponds headed by r Dna-kua, he bestows bhakti, auspiciousness, and prema, and his glo-
ries were sung in a special way by the most venerated sage, r ukadevawhat person who strictly
adheres to their spiritual vows would not take shelter of that Govardhana?
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jyotsnmokaa-mlya-hra-sumano-gaur-balri-dhvaj
gndharvdi-sarsi nirjhara-giri gra-sihsanam
goplo pi hari-sthala harir api sphrjanti yat-sarvata
kas ta go-mga-paki-vka lalita govardhana nrayet (4)
He has many waterfalls and is splendorously surrounded by the ponds named Jyotsn, Mokaa,
Mlya, Hra, Sumana, Gaur, Balri-dhvaj, and Gndharva, he serves as a sihsana for r
Rdh-Kas gra-rasa pastimes, where Svayam Bhagavn Himself enjoys pastimes as a
cowherd boy, and he is so charming due to the presence of many cows, deer, birds, and trees that
Ka enjoys resting therewho would not take shelter of that Govardhana?
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gag-koy adhika bakri-pada-jriri-kua vahan
bhakty ya iras natena satata preyn ivd apy abht
rdh-kua-mai tathaiva murajit-prauha-prasda dadhat
preya-stavyatamo bhavat ka iha ta govardhana nrayet (5)
Govardhana is more venerable than even rmn Mahdeva due to devoutly carrying on his
bowed head the pond which manifested from r Kas lotus feet, yma-kua, and the priceless
jewel r Rdh-kua, which is superior to even millions of Gags, and he is highly worshipable
to the devotees due to being the perpetual object of Kas favourwho would not take shelter of
that Govardhana?
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yasy mdhava-nviko rasavatm dhya rdh tarau
madhye cacala-keli-pta-valant trsai stuvatys tata
svbha paam dadhe vahati s yasmin mano-jhnav
kas ta tan nava-dampat-pratibhuva-govardhana nrayet (6)
Becoming a boatman and sitting rasavat rmat Rdhik down in His boat, r Ka steered
the boat into the middle of turbulent waters. When Rdhik became fearful and prayed to Him for
protection, He collected from Her as a rescue-fee the fulfilment of His amorous desires. Mnasa-
gag, the river where this pastime took place, always flows at Govardhana, who serves as a mid-
dleman for the youthful Divine Couplewhat pious person would not take shelter of that Govard-
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rse r-ata-vandya-sundara-sakh vndcit saurabha-
bhrjat-ka-rasla-bhu-vilasat-kah madhau mdhav
rdh ntyati yatra cru valate rsa-sthal s par
yasmin ka sukt tam unnatam aye govardhana nrayet (7)
Govardhana is where, surrounded by beautiful sakhs who are worshipable to hundreds of
Lakms and with r Kas splendorous, nectarean arms around Her neck, rmat Rdhik
danced in the rsa-lla during the spring seasonwhat person who is actually advanced in piety
would not take shelter of that Govardhana, one of the special locations where the rsa-ll took
place?
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yatra svya-gaasya vikrama-bht vc muhu phullato
smera-krra-dganta-vibhrama-arai avan mitho viddhayo
tad ynor nava-dna-sija-kalir bhagy hasan jmbhate
kas ta tat-pthu-keli-scana ila govardhana nrayet (8)
Govardhana is where, pleased by the audacious words of Their friends, and repeatedly pierced by
each others laughter and also by the showers of Their mutual sidelong-glance arrows, r Rdh-
Ka displayed the ever-new pastime of the quarrel over taxes, and where the entire atmosphere
denotes the bliss which They felt in performing such pastimeswho would not take shelter of that
Govardhana?
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rdmdi-vayasya-sacaya-vta sakaraenollasan
ysmin go-caya-cru-craa-paro rrti gyaty asau
rage gha-guhsu ca prathayati smra-kriy rdhay
kas ta saubhaga-bhsitcita-tanu govardhana nrayet (9)
Govardhana is where r Ka, accompanied by Baladeva and His friends headed by rdma,
took the cows out to graze and sang r, r in a sweet voice, and where He, after constructing an
arena within a secluded cave, enjoyed amorous sports with rmat Rdhikwho would not take
shelter of the immensely fortunate Govardhana?
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klind tapanodbhav giri-gan aty-unnamac-chekharn
r-vndvipina janepsita-dhara nandvara crayam
hitv ya pratiprjayan vraja-kte mna mukundo dadau
kas ta gi-kirina giri-npa govardhana nrayet (10)
Neglecting the sun-gods daughter Yamun, other very high mountains, and Nandvara, which is
the shelter of the residents of Vraja and the fulfiller of their hearts desires, for Vndvanas protec-
tion r Ka offered respect to and worshipped Govardhana, the crown-jewel of mountains
who would not take shelter of that Govardhana?
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tasmin vsadam asya ramya-daaka govardhanasyeha yat
prdurbhtam ida yadya-kpay jrndha-vaktrd api
tasyodyad-gua-vnda-bandhura-khaner jvtu-rpasya tat
toypi ala bhavatv iti phala pakva-may mgyate (11)
May I become qualified to satisfy that most elevated, highly exalted jewel and the all-in-all of my
life, my gurudeva r Rpa Goswm, by whose mercy these ten verses, which grant one residence
nearby Girirja Govardhana, have manifested from the mouth of such an old and blind man as
myself.
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harir dv gohe mukura-gatam tmnam atula
sva-mdhurya rdh-priyatara-sakhvptum abhita
aho gaue jta prabhur apara-gauraika-tanu-bhk
ac-snu ki me nayana-ara ysyati puna (1)
That Hari who, after seeing His own incomparable beauty in a mirror, took birth in Gaua-dea
and tasted all of His own sweetness as only His dear sakh rmat Rdhik could, and aho! who
even adopted rmat Rdhiks own golden complexion when He did sowhen will that ac-
nandana Gaurahari again grant me His darana?
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pur-devasynta praaya madhun snna-madhuro
muhur govindodyad-viada-paricaryrcita-pada
svarpasya prrbuda-kamala-nirjita-mukha
ac-snu ki me nayana-ara ysyati puna (2)
Who was bathed by the honey of love which exists within r vara Purs heart, whose lotus feet
were expertly served by Govinda dsa, and whose lovely face was constantly worshipped by the
unlimited lotus flowers of Svarpa Dmodaras very lifewhen will that ac-nandana Gaurahari
again be visible to me?
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dadhna kaupna tad-upari bahir-vastram arua
prako hemdri dyutibhir abhita sevita-tanu
mud gyann uccair nija-madhura-nmvalim asau
ac-snu ki me nayana-ara ysyati puna (3)
Although He is Bhagavn Himself, He wore kaupnas and above that a saffron outer cloth just to
set an example for His devotees. Upon seeing the molten-gold coloured complexion of His large
body, Mount Sumer abandoned its pride and worshipped that complexion with all of its own
majestic beauty. In the mood of a devotee and attired as a sannys, He wandered about loudly
singing His own names with great delightwhen will that ac-nandana Gaurahari again grant me
His darana?
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anvedy prvair api muni-gaair bhakti-nipuai
ruter gh premojjvala-rasa-phal bhakti-latikm
kplus t gaue prabhur ati-kpbhi prakaayan
ac-snu ki me nayana-ara ysyati puna (4)
Out of immeasurable mercy, in Bengal He revealed and expanded the creeper of bhakti which
bears the fruit of ujjvala-prema-rasa and which the munis of previous ages, although they were
highly expert in the science of bhakti, could not attain a true understanding of because the rutis
kept it hidden like a priceless jewelwhen will that ac-nandana Gaurahari again grant me His
darana?
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nijatve gauyn jagati parighya prabhur imn
hare-kety eva gaana-vidhin krtayata bho
itipry ik janaka iva tebhya paridian
ac-snu ki me nayana-ara ysyati puna (5)
Who taking the residents of Bengal as His own inspired them to chant Hare Ka a prescribed
number of times daily and who like a father gave them many cherished instructionswhen will
that ac-nandana Gaurahari again become visible to me?
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pura payan nlcala-patim uru-prema-nivahai
karan-netrmbhobhi snapita-nija-drghojjvala-tanu
sad tihan dee praayi-garua-stambha-carame
ac-snu ki me nayana-ara ysyati puna (6)
Who bathed His own very beautiful and tall body with the streams of tears caused by His great
prema as He stood behind His beloved Garua-stambha receiving the darana of Jaganntha-
devawhen will that ac-nandana again become visible to me?
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mud dantair dav dyuti-vijita-bandhka-madhara
kara ktv vma kai-nihitam anya parilasan
samutthpya premgaita-pulako ntya-kautuk
ac-snu ki me nayana-ara ysyati puna (7)
Biting His lips, which defeat the redness of the bandhuka flower, placing His left hand on His
hip, waving His right hand above His head, and with His innumerable bodily hairs all standing on
end due to His absorption in the emotions of rmat Rdhik as She felt separation from Ka,
He would dance with the greatest delightwhen will that ac-nandana Gaurahari again grant me
His darana?
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sarit-trrme viraha-vidhuro gokula-vidhor
nadm any kurvan nayana-jala-dhr-vitatibhi
muhur murcch gacchan mtakam iva viva viracayan
ac-snu ki me nayana-ara ysyati puna (8)
Who in a garden on the banks of a river shed so many tears while feeling separation from the
moon of Vraja, r Ka, that He created a new river, and who by repeatedly falling unconscious
caused the devotees who were present there to resemble corpseswhen will that ac-nandana
Gaurahari again grant me His darana?
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ac-snor asyakam idam abha viracayat
sad-dainyodrekd ati-viada-buddhi pahati ya
prakma caitanya prabhur ati-kpvea-vivaa
pthu premmbhodhau prathita-rasade majjayati tam (9)
Whoever with great humility and a pure heart recites this aaka which describes He who fulfils
His devotees desires, r ac-nandana, will receive His mercy and be plunged into the fathomless
ocean of nectarean ka-prema.
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r Premmbhoja-marandkhya-stava-rja
The King of Eulogies which is like Honey oozing from the Lotus of Love
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mahbhvojjvalac-cint-ratnodbhvita-vigrah
sakh-praaya-sad-gandha-varoddharttana suprabhm (1)
rmat Rdhiks divine form is born from the glistening wish-fulfilling jewel of mahbhva, and
Her very beautiful bodily lustre is produced by the fragrant ointment of Her sakhs love for Her.
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kruymta-bcbhis truymta-dhray
lvaymta-vanybhi snapit glapitendirm (2)
Because in the morning She is bathed in waves of nectarean compassion, at noon in streams of
the nectar of youth, and in the evening in floods of the nectar of natural beauty, She puts even
Lakmdev to shame.
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hr-paa-vastra-guptg saundarya-ghuscit
ymalojjvala-kastur-vicitrita-kalevaram(3)
Her limbs are concealed by the silken cloth of bashfulness, made lovely by the kukuma of beau-
ty, and marked with the splendorous darkish musk of gra-rasa.
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kampru-pulaka-stambha-sveda-gadgada-raktat
unmdo jyam ity etai ratnair navabhir uttamai
kahaptlakti-sali gul pupa-mlin
dhrdhrtva-sadvsa-paavsai pariktm (4-5)
She is decorated with ornaments which are fashioned with the nine jewels of shivering, shedding
tears, bodily hairs standing erect, being stunned, faltering voice, redness, madness, and inertia. She
wears a garland composed of Her qualities such as beauty and sweetness, and She is anointed with
the fragrant ointment of both Her solemn and unsteady moods.
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pracchanna-mna-dhammil saubhgya tilakojjval
ka-nma-yaa-rva-vatasollsi-karikm (6)
Her braid is Her mood of concealed jealous anger, the tilaka of Her good fortune is radiant, and
Her ears are wonderfully decorated with the hearing of r Kas name and fame.
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rga-tmbla-raktauh prema-kauilya kajjal
narma-bhita nisyanda-smita-karpra-vsitm (7)
Her lips are dyed red with the betelnut of passionate love, Her eyes are marked with the collyri-
um of loves crookedness, and Her joking words are scented with the camphor of Her sweet smile.
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saurabhnta pure garva-paryakopari llay
nivi prema-vaicitya-vicalat taralcitm(8)
Blissfully reclining on the sofa of Her pride within the inner chamber of Her fame, She wears
around Her neck an oscillating locket of Her vipralambha-bhva.
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praaya-krodha-sac col-vandha-gupta-kta-stan
sapatn-vaktra-hc-choi-yaa-r-kacchap-ravm (9)
She covers Her breasts with a bodice of the redness born of Her loving anger, and She wilts the
cunning faces and hearts of Her rivals with the v-sound of Her glories.
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madhyattma sakh-skandha ll-nyasta karmbuj
ym yma-smarmoda-madhul pariveikm(10)
She places the lotus hand of Her playfulness upon the shoulder of Her sakh named youthfulness.
Known as ym because She possesses so many special attributes, She serves the wine which
intoxicates Cupid, gra-rasa.
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tv natv ycate dhtv ta dantair aya jana
sva-dsymta-sekena jvaymu sudukhitam (11)
Grasping straw between my teeth and bowing down before You, I pray that You please revive this
most unhappy person by engaging me in the nectar of service to You.

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na mucec charaytam api dua daymaya
ato gndharvike! h h mucaina naiva tdam (12)
It is said that someone who is merciful never abandons even a wicked person who has taken shel-
ter of them, therefore O Gndharvike! Do not abandon this poor soul.
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premmbhoja-marandkhya stava-rjam ima jana
r-rdhik-kp-hetu pahas tad dsyam pnuyt (13)
Whoever recites this king of prayers known as Premmbhoja-maranda, which invokes the mercy
of rmat Rdhik, will become qualified to be Her servant.
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gurau mantre nmni prabhuvara-acgarbhaja-pade
svarpe r-rpe gaa-yuji tadya-prathamaje
girndre gndharv-sarasi madhu-pry vraje-vane
vraje bhakte gohlayiu param st mama rati (1)
May I always have great love for r Gurudeva, the Gyatr mantras which he has given me, r
Harinma, the lotus feet of r ac-nandana Gaurahari, r Svarpa Dmodara Goswm and his
followers, r Rpa Goswm and his elder brother r Santana Goswm, r Girirja Govard-
hana, r Rdh-kua, r Mathur-dhma, r Vndvana, the kingdom of Vraja, the pure devo-
tees of Ka and the residents of Vraja.
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na cnyatra ketre hari-tanu-santhe pi sujand
rassvda prem dadhad api vasmi kaam api
sama tvetad grmyvalibhir abhitanvann api kath
vidhsye savsa vraja-bhvana eva pratibhavam (2)
Not even for one moment will I reside in any other place than Vraja, even if a Deity of r Hari is
installed in that place and even if I can lovingly relish bhakti-rasa in the company of the Vaiavas
who reside there. Birth after birth I will reside in the land of Vraja, even if I may be engaged in idle
conversation with the residents there.
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sad rdh-kocchalad-atula-khel-sthala-yuja
vraja santyajyaitad yuga-virahito pi truim api
punar dvrvaty yadu-patim api prauha-vibhavai
sturanta tad vcpi ca na hi calmkitum api (3)
Even if the immensely opulence king of the Yadus were to personally invite me to go see Him
there and even if I had been feeling separation from Him for millenniums, not for one moment
would I leave the incomparable place where r r Rdh-Ka have performed Their pastimes,
r Vraja-bhmi, to go to that r Dvrak-pur.
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gatonmdai rdh sphurati hari lia-hday
spha dvrvatym iti yadi-omi-ruti-tae
tad ha tatraivoddhata-mati patmi vraja-purt
samuya svntdhika-gati khagendrd api javt (4)
But if I were to hear with my own ears that, overcome with the madness of divine love, rmat
Rdhik has gone to Dvrak and is together there with r Ka, then at that very moment I
would leave r Vndvana and with a proud heart fly there even faster than Garua.

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andi sdir v paur ati-mdur v pratipada-
pramlat-kruya pragua-karu-hna iti v
mah-vaikuhedhika iha naro v vraja-pater
aya snur gohe pratijani mamst prabhu-vara (5)
Whether He is with or without a beginning, whether He is hard or very soft, whether He is mer-
ciful at every step or thoroughly merciless, whether He is more exalted than the master of
Vaikuha, r Nryaa, or just an ordinary man, r Nandaryas son who is magnificently situat-
ed in the land of Vraja is my Lord birth after birth.
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andtyodgtm api muni-gaair vaiika-mukhai
prav gndharvm api ca nigamais tat priyatamm
ya eka govinda bhajati kapa dmbhikatay
tad-abhyare re kaam api na ymi vratam idam (6)
Not even for one moment will I take the dry association of a hypocritical person who vainly wor-
ships r Govinda alone and does not worship rmat Rdhik, who has been declared by the
munis headed by Nrda i and by all the scriptures to be Kas dearmost beloved.
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aje rdheti sphurad-abhidhay sikta-janay
nay ska ka bhajati ya iha prema-namita
para praklyaitac-caraa-kamale taj-jalam aho
mud ptv avac chirasi ca vahmi pratidinam (7)
The eminent and splendid name of r Rdh immerses everyone in prema, and that person in
this universe who lovingly offers prama unto and worships rmat Rdhik accompanied by r
Kaaho! I daily wash the lotus feet of that person, perpetually drink their caramta with
great delight, and carry that person on my head.
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parityakta preyojana-samudayair bham asudhr
durandho nrandhra kadana-bhara-vrdhau nipatita
ta dantair dav caubhir abhiyce dya kpay
svaya r-gndharv sva-pada-nalinnta nayatu mm(8)
Abandoned by my dear friends headed by r Rpa and r Santana, ignorant, blind, and having
fallen into an ocean which is filled with various miseries, today I take a blade of straw in my teeth
and fervently pray that rmat Rdhik Herself will be merciful and lead me to Her lotus feet.
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vrajotpanna-krana-vasana-ptrdibhir aha
padrthair nirvhya vyavahtim adambha sa-niyama
vasm i-kue giri-kula-vare caiva samaye
mariye tu prehe sarasi khalu jvdi-purata (9)
Humbly maintaining my life with the milk, garments, pots, and other objects produced in Vraja-
dhma, I will live in a regulated manner at r Rdh-kua and Girirja Govardhana, and when
the time comes, on the bank of my beloved r Rdh-kua I will give up my life in the presence
of the devotees headed by r Jva Goswm.
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sphural-lakm-vraja-vijayi-lakm-bhara-lasad
vapu r-gndharv-smara-nikara dvyad-giribhto
vidhsye kujdau vividha-varivasy sa-rabhasa
raha r-rpkhya-priyatama-janasyaiva carama (10)
Following behind my dearly beloved friend named r Rpa, in secluded kujas and other places
I will blissfully render various services to rmat Rdhik, whose incomparable beauty defeats even
the resplendent attractiveness of Lakmdev, and r Giridhr, who is lustrous like a multitude of
Kmadevas.
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kta kenpy etan nija-niyama-asi-stavam ima
pahed yo virabdha priya-yugala-rpe rpite-man
ddha goho ho vasati vasati prpya samaye
mud rdh-kau bhajati sa hi tenaiva sahita (11)
Whoever offers their heart unto the rpa of the Divine Couple (or unto Their loving servant r
Rpa) and with faith recites this prayer of self-imposed regulative principles which has been com-
posed by some mendicant, will at the appropriate time obtain blissful residence in Vraja-dhma
where they will definitely render joyful service to r r Rdh-Ka in the company of r Rpa.
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