Pocket Kirtan

All glory to r Guru and r Gaurga
Krtan
Guide
P o c k e t E d i t i o n
r Chaitanya Sraswat Mah
All glory to r Guru and r Gaurga
Krtan Guide
Pocket Edition
zo1 Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math
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Contents
Jay Dhvani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
rati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Parikram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . zq
Vandan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Morning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Evening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vaiava . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Niti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Gaurga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ;z
Ka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8;
Prayers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1o
Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11q
r r Prabhupda-padma Stavaka . . . . . . . . 1z
r r Prema-dhma-deva Stotram . . . . . . . . . 16
Holy Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1q
Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16;
r Chaitanya Sraswat Mah . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1;8
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1;q
Dedication
This abridged, pocket size edition of r Chaitanya Sraswat
Mahs Krtan Guide was offered to the lotus hands of rla
Bhakti Nirmal chrya Mahrj on the Adhivs of the r
Nabadwp Dhm Parikram Festival, zz March zo1.
rla Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswm Mahrj
President-Sevite-chrya
rla Bhakti Rakak rdhar Dev-Goswm Mahrj
Founder-chrya
Jay Dhvani
Jay Saparikar r r Guru Gaurga Gndharv
Govindasundar Ju k jay!
Jay Om Viupd Paramahasa Parivrjakchrya-varya
Aottara-ata-r rmad Bhakti Nirmal chrya Mahrj
k jay!
Aottara-ata-r rmad Bhakti Sundar Govinda
Dev-Goswm Mahrj k jay!
Aottara-ata-r rmad Bhakti Rakak rdhar
Dev-Goswm Mahrj k jay!
Aottara-ata-r rmad Bhakti Siddhnta Sarasvat
Goswm hkur k jay!
Jay Om Viupd rla Gaura Kior Ds Bbj Mahrj k jay!
Jay Om Viupd rla Sachchidnanda Bhakti Vinod
hkur k jay!
Jay Om Viupd rla Jagannth Ds Bbj Mahrj k jay!
rla Baladev Vidybha k jay!
rla Vivanth Chakravart hkur k jay!
r Narottam ymnanda rnivs chrya Prabhu-traya
k jay!
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rla Vndvan Ds hkur k jay!
rla Ka Ds Kavirj Goswm k jay!
r Rpa, Santan, Bhaa Raghunth, r Jva, Gopl
Bhaa, Ds Raghunth, a Goswm Prabhu k jay!
r Rpnuga Guru-varga k jay!
Namchrya rla Hari Ds hkur k jay!
rla Svarp Dmodar, rla Ry Rmnanddi
r Gaura-akti-varga k jay!
Premse Kaho r Ka Chaitanya Prabhu Nitynanda
r Advaita Gaddhar rvsdi Gaura-bhakta-vnda k jay!
Saprad r Nitynanda Prabhu k jay!
Saprad rman Mahprabhu k jay!
r Nabadwp Dhm k jay!
r Gag Yamun k jay!
r Vndvan Dhm k jay!
r r Rdh-Ka Gopa Gop ym Kua Rdh
Kua Go Girirj Govardhan k jay!
Bhakti Dev Vnd Dev Tulas Dev k jay!
r Puruottam Dhm k jay!
Baladev Subhadr Jagannth Ju k jay!
Grantharj rmad Bhgavatam r Chaitanya-charitmta
k jay!
;
kar Mah Rj r Chaitanya Mah k jay!
Tadya kh Mah k jay!
r Chaitanya Sraswat Mah k jay!
Viva-vyp Tadya kh Mah k jay!
Ananta-ko Vaiava-vnda k jay!
Samaveta Vaiava-vnda k jay!
Hari-nm-sakrtan k jay!
Niti Gaura Premnande! Haribol!
8
rati
r Guru rati
jaya jaya gurudever rati ujjvala
govardhana-pda-phe bhuvana-magala [1]
All glory to the effulgent rati of rla Gurudev taking place
at the foot of Govardhan for the beneht of the world!
r bhakti sundara deva prabhu iromai
gosvm govinda jaya nandera khani [2]
All glory to the mine of joy, r Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-
Goswm, who is the crown-jewel of Gurus!
jnu lambita bhuja divya kalevara
ananta pratibh bhar divya guadhara [3]
Your divine forms arms extend to your knees. You possess
inhnite genius and divine qualities.
gaura-ke jni tava abhinna svarpa
sasra tarite ebe uddha-bhakta-rpa [4]
I know that you are nondifferent from r Gaura Ka and
have now assumed the form of a pure devotee to deliver
the world.
rpnuga-dhr tumi kara lokita
prabhkara sama prabh bhuvana-vidita [5]
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You illuminate r Rpas line. Like the sun, your effulgence
is known throughout the world.
uddha bhakti prachrite tom sama ni
akalaka indu yena dayla niti [6]
There is no one like you to preach pure devotion. You are
a spotless moon like merciful Nitynanda.
ullasita viva-vs labhe prema-dhana
nande nchiy ghe tava gua-gaa [7]
Attaining the wealth of divine love (by your grace), joy-
ful souls all over the world sing your glories, dancing in
ecstasy.
sthpil rama bahu jagata mjhre
pramahasa-dharma-jna ikra prachre [8]
You established many ashrams all over the world to teach
paramahasa-dharma (the way of the true Vaiavas).
chintychintya veda-jne tumi adhikr
sakala saaya chhettv susiddhnta-dhr [9]
You are a master of both conceivable and inconceivable
Vedic knowledge. You cut away all doubts and represent
the true teachings.
tomra mahim ghe goloka maale
nitya-siddha parikare tava ll-sthale [10]
1o
Your eternally liberated associates sing your glories
in Goloka, the realm of your Pastimes.
patita pvana tumi dayra samra
sarva-krye sunipua satya-sugambhra [11]
You are the saviour of the fallen and a breeze of mercy. You
are truthful, deep, and expert in all types of service.
aprva lekhan dhr pragha pitya
sad hsya mia-bh sula kavitva [12]
Your writings are wonderful, and your learning is profound.
You always smile and speak sweet words. Your poetry is
perfect.
sdhu-sage sadnand sarala vinay
sabh-madhye vakt reha sarvatra vijay [13]
You are always joyful in the sdhus association. You are
simple and humble. In assemblies, you are the best speaker.
Everywhere you are victorious.
gauya gagane tumi chrya-bhskara
nirantara sev-priya mia kahasvara [14]
In the sky of the Gauya Vaiavas, you are the sun-like
chrya. You are always fond of service, and your voice is
sweet.
tomra karu mge trikla vilse
gndharvik-giridhr sev-mtra e [15]
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Throughout the play of the past, present, and future, this
servant prays for your mercy, desiring only to serve r r
Gndharvik-Giridhr.
kp kara ohe prabhu r-gaura-praka
rati karaye sad e adhama dsa [16]
Be merciful, O lord, manifestation of r Gaurga! This
fallen servant always worships you.
r Guru rati Stuti

jaya guru-mahrja yati-rjevara
r-bhakti-rakaka deva-gosvm rdhara [1]
All glory to rla Guru Mahrj, rla Bhakti Rakak rdhar
Dev-Goswm, the leading general of the tridai-sannyss!
patita-pvana-ll vistri bhuvane
nistril dna-hna pmara jane [2]
You revealed your Pastimes in this world as the saviour of
the fallen and delivered the sinful and unfortunate souls.
tomra karu-ghana murati heriy
preme bhgyavna jva pae murachiy [3]
Beholding your intensely merciful form, the fortunate souls
faint with divine love.
1z
sudrgha supbya deha divya-bhvraya
divya-jna-dpta-netra divya-jyotirmaya [4]
Your lofty, delightful form is an abode of divine emotion
and hlled with divine lustre. Your eyes are illumined with
divine knowledge.
suvara-sraja-knti arua-vasana
tilaka, tulas-ml, chandana-bhaa [5]
Your form is adorned with tilak, tulas beads, sandalwood
paste, saffron cloth, and golden radiance like that of the sun.
aprva r-aga-obh kare jhalamala
audrya-unnata-bhva mdhurya-ujjvala [6]
The extraordinary beauty of your divine form shines with
the exalted joy of benevolence, the brightness of divine
sweetness.
achintya pratibh, snigdha, gambhra, udra
jaa-jna-giri-vajra divya-dkdhra [7]
You are endowed with inconceivable genius, affection, grav-
ity, and magnanimity. You are a thunderbolt atop the moun-
tain of mundane knowledge, and the conduit for divine
revelation.
gaura-sakrtana-rsa-rasera raya
dayla niti nme nitya premamaya [8]
1
You are the abode of the joy of r Gaurgas sakrtan
dance, and you are always hlled with divine love as you
call Dayl Niti.
sgopge gaura-dhme nitya-paraka
gupta-govardhane divya-llra-vilsa [9]
The play of your divine Pastimes at Hidden Govardhan Hill
in r Gaurgas abode are manifest eternally.
gauya-chrya-goh-gaurava-bhjana
gauya-siddhnta-mai kaha-vibhaa [10]
You are revered by the assembly of Gauya chryas. Your
neck is adorned with the jewel of Gauya-siddhnta.
gaura-sarasvat-sphrta siddhntera khani
vikta gyatrra artha-chintmai [11]
You are the mine of the siddhnta revealed by r Gaurga
and rla Saraswat hkur. You discovered the divine
meaning of the gyatr mantra.
eka-tattva varanete nitya-nava-bhva
susagati, smajasya, e saba prabhva [12]
Your ever-new joy as you describe the Absolute, your adjust-
ments, your harmoniessuch greatness
tomra satrtha-varga sabe eka-mate
rpa-sarasvat-dhr dekhena tomte [13]
1
Unanimously all of your godbrothers see within you the
revelation of r Rpa and rla Saraswat hkur.
tulas-mlik-haste r-nma-grahaa
dekhi sakalera haya prabhu uddpana [14]
Seeing you chant the Holy Name with tulas beads in hand,
everyone remembers Prabhupd rla Saraswat hkur.
ko-chandra-sutala o pada bharas
gndharv-govinda-llmta-lbha- [15]
The shelter of your feet, which are cooling like millions of
moons, is our hope to attain the nectar of r r Rdh-
Govindas Pastimes
avichintya-bhedbheda-siddhnta-praka
snande rati stuti kare dna-dsa [16]
O manifestation of the principle of inconceivable differ-
ence and nondifference (union in separation)! This humble
servant chants your glories and worships you with joy.
(rla Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswm Mahrj)
Magal rati
kali-kukkura-kadana yadi cho he
kali-yuga-pvana kali-bhaya-nana
r-ach-nandana go he [1]
1
If you want to tame the dog Kali, then chant r ach
Nandan! He is the saviour and destroyer of fear in
Kali-yuga.
gaddhara-mdana niti-era pra-dhana
advaitera prapjita gor
nimi vivambhara rnivsa-vara
bhakta-samha chita-chor [2]
He is Gaddhars joy, and Nitis life and wealth. He is wor-
shipped by Advaita chrya. He is known as Nimi, and is
the maintainer of the universe. He is rvs hkurs Lord,
and He steals the devotees hearts.
nady-aadhara mypura-vara
nma-pravartana-ra
gh-jana-ikaka nysi-kula-nyaka
mdhava rdh-bhva-pra [3]
He is the moon of Nadia, the Lord of Mypur, and the
inaugurator of Hari-nm-sakrtan. He is the teacher of
the householders and the leader of the sannyss. He is
Mdhava replete with Rdhs heart.
srvabhauma-odhana gajapati-traa
rmnanda-poaa vra
rpnanda-vardhana santana-plana
haridsa-modana dhra [4]
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He is the puriher of Srvabhauma Bhachrya and the
deliverer of Mahrj Pratparudra. He is the maintainer of
Rmnanda Ry and the hero of all. He is the guardian of
rla Santan Goswm and the joy of rla Rpa Goswm.
He is the delight of Hari Ds hkur and is perfectly sober.
vraja-rasa-bhvana dua-mata-tana
kapa-vightana-kma
uddha bhakta-plana uka-jna-tana
chhala-bhakti-daa rma [5]
He is absorbed in Vrajas rasas. He is the dispeller of miscon-
ception, lust, and deceit. He is the maintainer of the pure
devotees and the dispeller of dry knowledge. He is the erad-
icator of pseudo-devotion and the reservoir of all pleasure.
(rla Bhakti Vinod hkur)
yaomat-nandana vraja-vara-ngara
gokula-rajana kna
gop-para-dhana madana-manohara
kliya-damana vidhna [1]
r Ka, who is known as Kn, is Yaods darling son,
Vrajas paramour, Gokulas delight, the gops life and wealth,
the enchanter of Cupid, and the conqueror of Klya.
amala hari-nma amiya-vils
vipina-purandara navna ngara-vara
va-vadana suvs [2]
1;
His Names and nectarean Pastimes are all transcenden-
tal. He is the king of Vrajas forests and the best of young
paramours. He beautifully plays the ute.
vraja-jana-plana asura-kula-nana
nanda-godhana-rkhoyl
govinda mdhava navanta-takara
sundara nanda-gopl [3]
He is the guardian of Vrajas residents, the destroyer of the
demons, and the keeper of Nandas cows. He is known as
GovindaHe who nourishes the cows, senses, Vedas, and
worldand Mdhavar Rdhs consort. He is Nandas
beautiful cowherd boy and a butter thief.
yamun-taa-chara gop-vasana-hara
rsa-rasika kpmaya
r-rdh-vallabha vndvana-naa-vara
bhakativinod-raya [4]
He is a spy on the Yamuns banks and the stealer of the
gops garments. He is the relisher of the rsa-ll and the
embodiment of mercy. He is r Rdhs beloved, Vndvans
great dancer, and Bhakti Vinods shelter.
jaya ach-nandana sura-muni-vandana
bhava-bhaya-khaana jaya he
jaya hari-krtana- nartanvartana
kali-mala-kartana jaya he [1]
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All glory to r ach Nandan, who is worshipped by the
demigods and sages! All glory to He who destroys all fear
of material existence! All glory to the inaugurator of danc-
ing and chanting the Lords Names! All glory to He who
removes the contamination of Kali!
nayana-purandara vivarpa snehadhara
vivambhara vivera kalya
jaya lakm-viu-priy vivambhara priya hiy
jaya priya kikara na [2]
r ach Nandan is the delight of everyones eyes and affec-
tionate to His brother Vivarp. He is the maintainer of the
world and the embodiment of its good fortune. All glory to
Lakm Priy and Viu Priy, who are dear to Vivambhars
heart! All glory to His dear servant n!
r st advaita rya mlin rvsa jaya
jaya chandraekhara chrya
jaya nitynanda rya gaddhara jaya jaya
jaya haridsa nmchrya [3]
All glory to St hkur and Advaita chrya! All
glory to Mlin Dev and rvs hkur! All glory to
Chandraekhar chrya! All glory to Nitynanda Ry! All
glory to Gaddhar Pait! All glory to the Nmchrya,
Hari Ds hkur!
murri mukunda jaya premanidhi mahaya
jaya yata prabhu priada
1q
vandi sabkra pya adhamere kp haya
bhakti saprada-prabhupda [4]
All glory to Murri Gupta, Mukunda Datta, and Puark
Vidynidhi! All glory to all the associates of r ach Nandan!
I offer my obeisance at their feet. By their mercy upon this
fallen soul, I serve rla Prabhupd and his associates.
(rla Bhakti Rakak rdhar Dev-Goswm Mahrj)
r Bhoga rati Gti
bhaja bhakata-vatsala r-gaurahari
r-gaurahari sohi goha-vihr
nanda-yaomat-chita-hr [1]
Serve r Gaurahari, who is most affectionate to His devo-
tees. He is the rambler in the helds (of Vraja), the stealer of
Nanda and Yaods hearts.
bel halo, dmodara, isa ekhana
bhoga-mandire vasi karaha bhojana [2]
Its time! Damodar! Come now! Sit down in the dining hall
and eat.
nandera nirdee vaise giri-vara-dhr
baladeva-saha sakh vaise sri sri [3]
At Nandas request, Ka, Baladev, and Their friends sit
down in lines.
zo
ukt-kdi bhji nlit kuma
li ln dugdha-tumb dadhi moch-ghaa [4]
ukt, k, fried vegetables, jute-leaf salad, pumpkin,
baskets of fruit, dl patties, gourd cooked in milk, yoghurt,
banana ower
mudga-ba ma-ba roik ghtnna
akul piaka kr puli pyasnna [5]
Moong dl patties, urad dl patties, chapts, rice with ghee,
rice and sesame gruel, rice-our cakes, condensed milk,
pancakes, rice pudding
karpra amta-kel rambh kra-sra
amta rasl, amla dvdaa prakra [6]
Hot milk avoured with camphor, plantains, butter, twelve
kinds of sweet, juicy, and sour preparations
luchi chini sarapur lu rasval
bhojana karena ka haye kuthal [7]
Sweet purs, purs filled with cream, sweet balls, dl
patties boiled with sugared riceKa eagerly eats all
these preparations.
rdhikra pakka anna vividha vyajana
parama nande ka karena bhojana [8]
With great joy Ka eats various vegetable preparations
cooked by Rdhik.
z1
chhale-bale lu khy r-madhumagala
bagala bjy ra deya haribolo [9]
By hook or by crook, Madhumagal eats the sweet balls.
He slaps his armpits and calls out, Haribol!
rdhikdi gae heri nayanera koe
tpta haye khya ka yaod-bhavane [10]
Glancing at Rdhik and Her friends out of the corners of
His eyes, Ka happily eats in Yaods home.
bhojannte piye ka suvsita vri
sabe mukha praklaya haye sri sri [11]
After eating, Ka drinks scented water. Then all of the
boys line up and wash their mouths.
hasta-mukha prakliy yata sakh-gae
nande virma kare baladeva-sane [12]
After washing their hands and mouths, Kas friends
happily take rest with Baladev.
jambula rasla ne tmbula-mal
th kheye kachandra sukhe nidr gel [13]
Jambula and Rasla bring spiced pn. Ka chews it and
then happily goes to sleep.
vilka ikhi-puchchha chmara hulya
aprva ayya ka sukhe nidr yya [14]
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Vilka fans Ka with a peacock fan, and Ka happily
sleeps on a comfortable bed.
yaomat-j peye dhanih nta
r-ka-prasda rdh bhuje haye prta [15]
Being requested by Yaod, Dhanih brings r Kas
remnants to Rdh, who eats them joyfully.
lalitdi sakh-gaa avaea pya
mane mane sukhe rdh-ka-gua gya [16]
Lalit Dev and her friends then receive Rdhs remnants
and joyfully sing the glories of Rdh-Ka within their
hearts.
hari-ll eka-mtra yhra pramoda
bhograti gy hkur bhakativinoda [17]
hkur Bhakti Vinod, whose sole joy is the Lords Pastimes,
sings this bhog rati.
(bhaja govinda govinda gopla)
(giridhr gopntha nanda-dulla)
(bhaja govinda govinda gopla)
(nanda-dulla jaya jaya ach-dulla)
(ach-dulla jaya jaya gaura gopla)
Serve Govinda, serve Gopl. Serve Giridhr, Gopnth,
Nanda Dull. Serve Govinda, serve Gopl. All glory to
Nandas son! All glory to achs son! All glory to golden Gopl!
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r Gaura rati
(kib) jaya jaya gorchder ratika obh
jhnav-taa-vane jaga-mana lobh [1]
(jaga-janer mana lobh)
(gaurger rati obh jaga-janer mana lobh)
(niti gaura haribol)
All glory to the beautiful rati to r Gorchad in a grove on
the banks of the Ganges, which attracts the hearts of all souls
throughout the world!
(kib) dakie nitichda bme gaddhara
nikae advaita rnivsa chhatra-dhara [2]
On Gorch ds right is Nitich d, and on His left is
Gaddhar. Advaita is nearby, and rvs holds an umbrella.
(kib) basiychhe gorchda ratna-sihsane
(ratna-simhsana alo karere
basiychhen gorchd ratna-sihsane)
rati karena brahm di-deva gae [3]
(gaurger rati kare)
(brahm di-deva gae gaurger rati kare)
(gaurgera bhakta sane gaurger rati kare)
Gorchad has sat on a jewelled throne. Brahm and the other
demigods worship Him (in the company of His devotees).
z
(kib) narahari-di kari chmara hulya
sajaya-mukunda-vsu-ghoa-di gya [4]
(gaura gua gna kare)
(sajaya mukunda vsu-ghoa gaura gua gna kare)
Narahari and others fan the Lord with chmaras. Sajay,
Mukunda, Vsudev Gho, and others sing.
(kib) akha bje gha bje bje karatla
madhura mdaga bje parama rasla [5]
(madhur madhur madhur bje)
(gaurger rati kle madhur madhur madhur bje)
(akha bje gha bje madhur madhur madhur bje)
(madhura mdanga bje madhur madhur madhur bje)
Conches, bells, kartls, and mdagas resound sweetly. The
krtan is most relishable.
(kib) bahu-koi chandra jini vadana ujjvala
gala-dee vana-ml kare jhalamala [6]
(jhalmal jhalmal jhalmal kare)
(gaura gale vana phuler ml jhalmal jhalmal jhalmal kare)
The radiance of the Lords face surpasses that of millions
of moons. The garland of forest owers around His neck
shines.
z
(kib) iva-uka-nrada preme gada-gada
bhakati-vinoda dekhe gorra sampada [7]
iva, ukadev, and Nrad stammer in the ecstasy of love.
In this way Bhakti Vinod beholds Gorchads glory.
(ei br my day kara)
(hkura r bhakti-vinoda ei br my day kara)
(hkura r sarasvat ei br my day kara)
(patit-pvan r gurudev ei br my day kara)
(saprada gaurahari ei br my day kara)
This time please give me your grace. O rla Bhakti Vinod
hkur, O rla Saraswat hkur, O Gurudev, saviour of the
fallen, O Gaurahari, along with your associates, this time
please give me your grace.
r Sraswat rati
jayare jayare jaya gaura-sarasvat
bhakativinodnvaya karu murati [1]
All glory to the voice of r Gaurga, the embodiment of
rla Bhakti Vinod hkurs mercy, rla Bhakti Siddhnta
Saraswat hkur!
z6
prakile gaura-sev bhvana magala
bhakati-siddhnta uddha prajna ujjvala [2]
He manifested r Gaurgas service for the upliftment of
the world. His teaching of devotion is pure, brilliant, and
enlightening.
rdh-yma eka-tanu dake gor rya
bme rdha madhye svaya yma-gopa jaya [4]
All glory to the combined form of r r Rdh-ym,
r Gaura Ry, on the right, r Rdh on the left, and the
dark cowherd boy Himself in the middle!
vraja-rasa nava-bhve navadvpe rje
udre madhura rga abhinava sje [4]
Vrajas rasa manifests in a new way in Nabadwp: madhura-
rasa dresses newly in benevolence.
mdhurya kaivalya rga vrajera nirysa
prpti parkh the gaurga vilsa [5]
Sweet divine love, Vrajas essence, reaches its climax in
r Gaurgas Pastimes.
rdh bhva-knti agikari bhla mate
dakie sana rasa garim dekhte [6]
r Gaurga earnestly embraces r Rdhs heart and halo,
and takes His place on the right to show His rasas glory.
z;
rdh-rasa-traya-svda rahasya praysa
nirakhi praphulla rdh mukhe manda hsa [7]
Seeing Kas secret endeavour to taste Her threefold rasa,
Rdh is fulhlled and smiles gently.
madhye rahi va-rave ghoe va-dhara
rdhra sampade mi gaurga-sundara! [8]
Remaining in the middle, the flute player declares
with the song of His ute, With Rdhs wealth, I am
Gaurgasundar!
mad abhha rpa rdhra hdaya mandire
gaurga bhajile suhu sphrti pya tre [9]
If you serve Gaurga, My form which is cherished in the
temple of Rdhs heart will be fully revealed to you.
nady prake mahprabhu gaura-nidhi
patita-pvana deve milila vidhi [10]
Gaurga Mahprabhu appeared in Nadia, and Providence
combined the saviour of the fallen (the Kali-yuga-avatr)
within Him.
e-rpa rati brahm ambhu agochara
gaura-bhakta kp-ptra mtra siddhi sra [11]
This type of rati is unknown to Brahm and iva. Only
a recipient of r Gaurgas devotees mercy reaches such
perfection.
z8
r svarpa, rmnanda, rpa, santana
r raghu, jvdi kpya dekhe bhakta-jana [12]
Devotees see this rati by the mercy of r Svarp Dmodar,
r Rmananda Ry, r Rpa, r Santan, r Raghunth,
r Jva, and their associates.
jaya guru-gaura-rdh-govinda-sundara
jaya do bhakta vnda nitya nirantara [13]
All glory to r Guru, Gaurga, and Rdh-Govindasundar!
O devotees, glorify them always and forever!
zq
Parikram
gurudeva!
kp-bindu diy kara ei dse
tpek ati dna
sakala-sahane bala diy kara
nija-mne sph-hna [1]
O Gurudev! Give this servant a drop of your mercy, and
make me more humble than a blade of grass. Give me the
strength to tolerate everything, and make me free from any
desire for personal honour.
sakale sammna karite akati
deha ntha! yath yatha
tabe ta giba hari-nma sukhe
apardha habe hata [2]
O master! Give me the ability to behttingly honour every-
one. Then I will sing the Lords Name happily, and all my
offences will be eradicated.
kabe hena kp labhiy e jana
ktrtha ha-ibe, ntha!
akti-buddhi-hna mi ati dna
kara more tma-stha [3]
When will this soul attain such mercy and become fulhlled?
O master! I am devoid of ability and intelligence, and greatly
distressed. Please accept me.
o
yogyat-vichre kichhu nhi pi
tomra karu-sra
karu n ha-ile kdiy kdiy
pra n rkhiba ra [4]
When I examine myself for qualihcations, I hnd none. Your
mercy is everything. If you are not merciful to me, then,
crying, I will no longer maintain my life.
udila arua prava-bhge
dvija-mai gor amani jge
bhakata-samha la-iy sthe
(gor) gel nagara-vrje [1]
The sun arises in the east, and the jewel of the brhmas,
r Gorchad, awakes. Taking His devotees with Him, He
goes out about the town.
tthai tthai bjala khola
ghana ghana the jhjera rola
preme hala hala sonra aga
(gorr) charae npura bje [2]
The mdagas resound tthai tthai to the beat of the
cymbals as Gaurasundars golden form sways with ecstatic
love and His footbells jingle.
mukunda mdhava ydava hari
balena bala re vadana bhari
1
michhe nida-vae gela re rti
divasa arra sje [3]
He calls out, Chant aloud Mukunda, Mdhava, Ydava,
Hari! Uselessly you pass the night asleep and the day
decorating your body.
emana durlabha mnava-deha
piy ki kara bhvan keha
ebe n bhajile yaod-suta
charame paibe lje [4]
Having attained this rare human body, what are you
thinking? If you do not serve Ka now, lastly you will
fall into shame.
udita tapana ha-ile asta
dina gela bali ha-ibe vyasta
tabe kena ebe alasa ha-i
n bhaja hdaya-rje [5]
When the shining sun sets, you become busy, considering
that the day has passed. So why are you being lazy now?
Why dont you serve the Lord of your heart?
jvana anitya jnaha sra
the nn-vidha vipada-bhra
nmraya kari yatane tumi
thkaha pana kje [6]
z
Understand the essence: life is tem por ary and hlled with
all sorts of adversity. Carefully taking shel ter of the Name,
engage in your work.
ka-nma-sudh kariy pna
juo bhakati-vinoda-pra
nma vin kichhu nhika ra
chaudda-bhuvana-mjhe [7]
Drink the nectar of Kas Name and soothe Bhakti Vinods
soul. There is nothing to be had but the Name in all the four-
teen worlds.
jvera kalya-sdhana-kma
jagate si e madhura nma
avidy-timira-tapana-rpe
hd-gagane virje [8]
Desiring to bless all souls, the Lords sweet Name comes to
this world and arises like the Sun within the sky of the heart
to dispel the darkness of ignorance.
jva jga, jva jga, gorchda bale
kata nidr yo my-pichra kole [1]
r Gorchad calls, O souls, awake! O souls, awake! How
long will you sleep in the clutches of the witch My?
(r kata kl ghumibe?)
(my-pichra kole r kata kl ghumibe?)
(uha jva, ka bhaja r kata kl ghumibe?)
"How much longer will you sleep? How much longer will
you sleep in the lap of the witch My? Arise soul! Serve
Ka! How much longer will you sleep?
bhajiba baliy ese sasra-bhitare
bhuliy rahile tumi avidyra bhare [2]
You came into this world saying, O Lord, I will serve You,
but, having forgotten this promise, you have remained in
ignorance.
(bhuliy rahile)
(avidyra mohe pae tumi bhuliy rahile)
You forgot and remained. You fell into illusions bewilder-
ment, forgot (your promise), and remained there.
tomre la-ite mi ha-inu avatra
mi vin bandhu ra ke chhe tomra [3]
I have descended to save you. Other than Me, who is your
friend?
(eman bandhu r ke chhe?)
(my-ha-ite uddhrite eman bandhu r ke chhe?)
Who else is such a friend? Who else is there to rescue you

from My?
enechhi auadhi my nibra lgi
hari-nma mah-mantra lao tumi mgi [4]
I have brought the medicine to dispel My. Pray for this
Hari-nm mahmantra and take it.
(mgiy lao re)
(sudh-mkh ei hari-nm mgiy lao re)
Pray and take it. Pray for the Holy Name, which is dripping
with nectar, and take it.
bhakativinoda prabhura-charae paiy
sei hari-nma-mantra la-ila mgiy [5]
Bhakti Vinod falls at the Lords feet, prays for the Hari-nm
mahmantra, and takes it.
kabe r chaitanya more karibena day
kabe mi piba vaiava-pada-chhy [1]
When will r Chaitanya be merciful to me? When will I
reach the shade of the Vaiavas feet?
kabe mi chhiba e viaybhimna
kabe viu-jane mi kariba sammna [2]
When will I give up this mundane ego? When will I honour

the Lords devotees?
gala-vastra ktjali vaiava-nikae
dante ta kari diba nikapae [3]
With a cloth around my neck, joined palms, and straw
between my teeth, I will sincerely submit myself at the
Vaiavas feet.
kdiy kdiy jniba dukha-grma
sasra-anala haite mgiba virma [4]
Weeping, I will convey my sorrows to the Vaiava and pray
for shelter from the hre of material existence.
uniy mra dukha vaiava hkura
m lgi ke vedibena prachura [5]
Hearing of my sorrow, the worshippable Vaiava will
thoroughly pray to Ka on my behalf.
vaiavera vedane ka daymaya
e hena pmara prati habena sadaya [6]
Satished by the Vaiavas prayer, Ka will be merciful
to this sinner.
vinodera nivedana vaiava-charae
kp kari sage laha ei akichane [7]
6
Bhakti Vinod prays at the feet of the Vaiavas: Mercifully
take this lowly soul with you.
namo nama tulas mahr
vnde mahr namo nama
namo re namo re miy namo nrya [1]
O Tulas Mahr, O Vnd Dev, I offer my obeisance unto
you again and again. O Nrya, I offer my obeisance unto
you again and again.
yko darae parae agha-na hoi
mahim veda-pure vkhni [2]
By seeing or touching you, all sins are destroyed. Your
glories are sung in the Vedas and Puras.
yko patra majar komala
r-pati-charaa-kamale lepani [3]
Your leaves and soft majars are twined around the lotus
feet of Lakms Lord.
dhanya tulas praa tapa kiye
r-lagrma-mah-par [4]
O fortunate Tulas, by your performance of austerity you
have become r lagrms worshippable consort.
;
dhpa, dpa, naivedya, rati
phulan kiye varakh varakhni [5]
You shower mercy upon one who offers you incense, lamps,
foods, worship, and owers.
chhppnna bhoga, chhatria vyajana
vin tulas prabhu eka nhi mni [6]
The Lord does not accept even one of fifty-six grain
offerings or thirty-six vegetable offerings without tulas
leaves.
iva uka nrada -ura brahmdika
hata phirata mah-muni jn [7]
iva, ukadev, Nrad, Brahm, the other demigods, and the
great learned sages all circumambulate you.
chandraekhara miy, ter yaa goye
bhakati dna djiye mahr [8]
O Tulas Mahr, Chandraekhar sings your glories. Give
him the gift of devotion.
(rla Chandraekhar chrya)
8
Vandan
vande ha r-guro r-yuta-pada-kamala
r-gurn vaiav cha
r-rpa sgrajta saha-gaa raghunth-
nvita ta sa-jvam
sdvaita svadhta parijana-sahita
ka-chaitanya-deva
r-rdh-ka-pdn saha-gaa-lalit
r-vikhnvit cha
I offer my obeisance unto the lotus feet of my Guru, the pre-
decessor Gurus, the Lords devotees, r Rpa, r Santan,
r Raghunth, r Jva, r Rpas followers, r Ka
Chaitanyadev, r Nitynanda Prabhu, r Advaita Prabhu,
r Chaitanyadevs associates, r r Rdh-Ka, r Lalit
Dev, r Vikh Dev, and all of Their associates.
o ajna-timirndhasya jnjana-alkay
chakur unmilita yena tasmai r-gurave nama
I offer my obeisance unto r Gurudev, who has opened
my eyes, which were blinded by the darkness of ignorance,
with the salve of divine knowledge.
pjya r-guru-varga-vandita mahbhvnvity sad
paurv parya parampar prachalita prjya pramrtt kte
bhakter nirmala-nirjharasya nibhta sarakaka sdara
vande r-gurudevam nata-ir chrya-varya nijam
q
I bow my head in eternal obeisance to my Gurudev, the best
of chryas, rla Bhakti Nirmal chrya Mahrj. He is the
ever vigilant, stalwart guardian of the current of pure devo-
tion whose highest form ows from our most worshippable
r Rpnuga Guru-varga in their exclusive dedication to
Mahbhva, rmat Rdhr.
gurvvbha-supraka guru-gaair a-sabhita
chintychintya-samasta-veda-nipua r-rpa-panthnugam
govindbhidham ujjvala vara-tanu bhakty anvita-sundara
vande viva-guru cha divya-bhagavat-premo hi bja-pradam
I offer my obeisance unto he who perfectly fulfils his
Gurudevs most cherished desires; who is fully adorned
with the blessings of his Gurudevs associates; who is
expert in all aspects of Vedic knowledge, both conceivable
and inconceivable; who is the pre-eminent follower of rla
Rpa Goswm Prabhus line; who is known as Govinda
rla Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswm Mahrj; whose
beautiful, effulgent, exalted form is infused with pure devo-
tion; who is the Guru of the entire universe; and who is the
giver of the seed of divine love for the Supreme Lord.
deva divya-tanu suchanda-vadana blrka-chelchita
sndrnanda-pura sad-eka-varaa vairgya-vidymbudhim
r-siddhnta-nidhi subhakti-lasita srasvatnm vara
vande ta ubhada mad-eka-araa nysvara rdharam
o
I offer my obeisance unto my lord, rla Bhakti Rakak
rdhar Dev-Goswm Mahrj, whose speech is most pleas-
ing; whose divine form is adorned with garments the colour
of the newly-risen sun; who is an abode of intense, ecstatic
devotion; who is the sdhus sole choice; who is an ocean
of renunciation and knowledge; who is a treasure-house of
perfect conclusions; who is resplen dent with pure devotion;
who is the best of rla Saraswat hkurs followers; who
is the giver of all good; who is the leading general of the
tridai-sannyss; and who is my sole shelter.
r-siddhnta-sarasvatti vidito gauya-gurv-anvaye
bhto bhnuriva prabhta-gagane yo gaura-sakrtanai
myvda-timigilodara-gatn uddhtya jvanimn
ka-prema-sudhbdhi-ghana-sukha
prdt prabhu ta bhaje
I serve my lord, who is known as rla Bhakti Siddhnta
Saraswat hkur. Within the Gauya sampradyas lineage
of Gurus, he shines like the sun in the morning sky. Through
the sakrtan of rman Mahprabhu he rescues the souls
engulfed within the belly of the timigila of illusionism and
bestows upon them the ecstasy of swimming in the nectar-
ean ocean of divine love for Ka.
namo gaurakiorya
bhaktvadhta mrtaye
gaurghri padma-bhgya
rdh-bhva-nievie
1
I offer my obeisance unto the divine form of the devotee-
avadht rla Gaura Kior Ds Bbj Mahrj, who is a
honey-bee at r Gaurasundars lotus feet and a servant of
rmat Rdhr imbued with deep loving attachment.
vande bhaktivinoda r-
gaura-akti-svarpakam
bhakti-straja-samrja
rdh-rasa-sudh-nidhim
I offer my obeisance unto rla Bhakti Vinod hkur, the
embodiment of r Gaurasundars potency. He is the king of
all knowers of the scriptures of pure devotion and an ocean
of the nectar of devotion to rmat Rdhr.
gaura-vrajriteair
vaiavair vandya-vigraham
jaganntha-prabhu vande
prembdhi vddha-vaiavam
I offer my obeisance unto my lord, the ocean of divine love,
rla Jagannth Ds Bbj Mahrj. He is the senior-most
devotee, and worshipped by all who have taken shelter in
r Nabadwp Dhm and r Vraja Dhm.
vchh-kalpatarubhya cha
kp-sindhubhya eva cha
patitn pvanebhyo
vaiavebhyo namo nama
z
Again and again I offer my obeisance unto the Supreme
Lords devotees, who are saviours of the fallen, oceans of
mercy, and wish-fulhlling trees.
pacha-tattvtmaka ka
bhakta-rpa-svarpakam
bhaktvatra bhaktkhya
nammi bhakta-aktikam
I offer my obeisance unto the hve-fold manifestation of r
Ka known as the Pacha-Tattva: His form as a devotee
(r Ka Chaitanya), His expanded form as a devotee (r
Nitynanda Prabhu), His Avatr as a devotee (r Advaita
Prabhu), His pure devotees (led by rvs hkur), and His
devotional energies (led by r Gaddhar Pait).
namo mah-vadnyya ka-prema-pradya te
kya ka-chaitanya-nmne gaura-tvie nama
Again and again I offer my obeisance unto You, r Ka
Chaitanya, the supremely merciful, golden form of r
Ka, the giver of Ka-prema.
jayat suratau pagor mama manda-mater gat
mat-sarvasva-padmbhojau rdh-madana-mohanau
All glory to the merciful r r RdhMadan Mohan!
Though I am lame and wicked, They are my sole shelter,
and Their lotus feet are everything to me.
dvyad-vndraya-kalpa-drumdha-
rmad-ratngra-sihsana-sthau
r gndharv-rla-govinda-devau
prehlbhi sevyamnau smarmi
I meditate upon r Rdh and r Govinda being wor-
shipped by Their dear girlfriends as They sit upon a throne
within a beautiful jeweled temple beneath the wish-fulhlling
trees of the divine abode of Vndvan.
rmn rsa-rasrambh va-vaa-taa-sthita
karan veu-svanair gopr gopntha riye stu na
May Gopnth, the beautiful originator of the rsa-ll, who
stands on the riverbank at Va Va and attracts the gops
with His ute-song, bestow auspiciousness upon us.
vndyai tulas-devyai priyyai keavasya cha
ka-bhakti-prade devi satyavatyai namo nama
Again and again I offer my obeisance unto Vnd Dev, who
is known as Tulas Dev and Satyavat, who is most dear to
Ka, and who bestows devotion to Ka upon us.
atha natv mantra-gurn gurn bhgavatrthadn
vysn jagad-gurn natv tato jayam udrayet
Having offered obeisance to ones initiating Guru, to the
Gurus who have taught one the meaning of the Bhgavat,
and to all the authors of Vedic literature, who are the Gurus
of the entire world, proclaim Jay!
jaya sa-parikara r-r-guru-gaurga-gndharv-

govindasundar-pdapadmn jayastu!
All glory to the lotus feet of r Guru, r Gaurasundar,
r r Gndharv-Govindasundar, and all of Their
associates!
r-ka-chaitanya prabhu nitynanda
r-advaita gaddhara rvsdi gaura-bhakta-vnda
hare ka hare ka ka ka hare hare
hare rma hare rma rma rma hare hare
Morning
r r Gurvakam
sasra-dvnala-lha-loka
trya kruya-ghanghanatvam
prptasya kalya-guravasya
vande guro r-chararavindam [1]
I offer my obeisance unto the lotus feet of r Guru, the ocean
of goodness who assumes the form of a cloud of mercy to
deliver the souls burning in the blazing hre of material
existence.
mahprabho krtana-ntya-gta-
vditra-mdyan-manaso rasena
romcha-kampru-taraga-bhjo
I offer my obeisance unto the lotus feet r Guru, who sheds
waves of tears, trembles, and experiences horripilation
through his devotion to rman Mahprabhu and becomes
maddened at heart by chanting, dancing, singing, and play-
ing instruments.
r-vigrahrdhana-nitya-nn
gra-tan-mandira-mrjandau
yuktasya bhakt cha niyujato pi
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I offer my obeisance unto the lotus feet of r Guru, who
daily engages himself and other devotees in dressing the
Deity with various ornaments, cleaning the Deitys temple,
and performing other devotional practices.
chatur-vidha-r-bhagavat-prasda
svdv-anna-tptn hari-bhakta-saghn
ktvaiva tpti bhajata sadaiva
I offer my obeisance unto the lotus feet of r Guru, who is
always satished by satisfying the Lords devotees with the
four types of tasteful Bhagavat-prasd.
r-rdhik-mdhavayor apra-
mdhurya-ll-gua-rpa-nmnm
prati-kasvdana-lolupasya
always eager to relish the unlimitedly sweet Names, Forms,
Qualities, and Pastimes of r r Rdhik-Mdhava.
nikuja-yno rati-keli-siddhyair
y ylibhir yuktir apekay
tatrti-dkyd ati-vallabhasya
very expert in the arts performed by the sakhs to fulhl the
Forest Couples Love Play, and is thus very dear to Them.
;
skd-dharitvena samasta-strair
uktas tath bhvyata eva sadbhi
kintu prabhor ya priya eva tasya
said by all the scriptures to be the Lord Himself, and consid-
ered to be so by the sdhus, yet is the Lords beloved devotee.
yasya prasdd bhagavat-prasdo
yasyprasdn na gati kuto pi
dhyya stuvas tasya yaas tri-sandhya
vande guro r-charaaravindam [8]
I offer my obeisance unto the lotus feet of r Guru, praising
and meditating upon his glory at the three junctions of the
day. By his grace, one gains the Lords grace. Without his
grace, one has no shelter anywhere.
rmad guroraakam etad uchchair
brhme muhrte pahati praytnt
yas tena vndvana-ntha-skt
sevaiva labhy januo nta eva [9]
One who very carefully recites aloud this r Gurvaakam
during the brhma-muhrta (the ninety-six minute period
before sunrise) attains direct service to the Lord of Vndvan
at the end of life.
(rla Vivanth Chakravart hkur)
8
r-ka-chaitanya prabhu jve day kari
svaprada svya dhma saha avatari [1]
Being merciful to the souls, r Ka Chaitanya
Mahprabhu descends with His associates and abode.
atyanta durlabha prema karibre dna
ikhya aragati bhakatera pra [2]
To distribute the most rare form of divine love, He teaches
surrender, which is the life of the devotees.
dainya, tma-nivedana, gopttve varaa
avaya rakibe kavivsa plana [3]
Humility, self-submission, embracing the Lords guardian-
ship, maintaining the faith that Ka will certainly protect
me
bhakti-anukla mtra kryera svkra
bhakti-pratikla bhvavarjangkra [4]
Engaging only in activities that are favourable to devo tion,
rejecting everything unfavourable to devotion
a-aga aragati ha-ibe yhra
thra prrthan une r-nanda-kumra [5]
r Ka hears the prayers of one who surrenders in this
six-fold way.
rpa-santana-pade dante ta kari
bhakativinoda pae dui pada dhari [6]
q
Bhakti Vinod places a straw between his teeth and falls
before rla Rpa Goswm Prabhu and rla Santan
Goswm Prabhu, clasping their feet.
kdiy kdiy bale, mi ta adhama
ikhye aragati karahe uttama [4]
Crying and crying, he prays, I am so lowly! Please elevate
me by teaching me surrender.
bhaja re bhaja re mr mana ati manda
(bhajan vin gati ni re)
(ohe mr mha-mana bhajan vin gati ni re)
(bhaja) vraja-vane rdh-ka-chararavinda [1]
(jna-karma parihari re)
(uddha rga-patha dhari jna-karma parihari re)
Serve! Serve! My mind is so foolish. There is no way other
than service! O my foolish mind! There is no way other
than service. Serve Rdh-Kas lotus feet in Vndvan.
Abandon worldly knowledge and action! Follow the path
of divine love and abandon worldly knowledge and action!
(bhaja) gaura-gaddhardvaita-guru-nitynanda
(gaura-ke abhed jene)
(guru ka-priya jene gaura-ke abhed jene re)
rnivsa, haridsa, murri, mukunda [2]
(gaura-preme smara smara re)
(rnivsa, haridse, gaura-preme smara smara re)
o
Serve Gaurga, Gaddhar, Advaita, Nitynanda, and r
Guru. Know that Gaurga and Ka are nondifferent, and
that r Guru is Kas dear devotee. Remember rvs
hkur, Hari Ds hkur, Murri Gupta, and Mukunda
Datta. With love for Gaurga, always remember them.
With love for Gaurga, remember rvs hkur and Hari
Ds hkur.
rpa-santana-jva-raghuntha-dvandva
(yadi bhajan karbe re)
(rpa-santane smara yadi bhajan karbe re)
rghava-gopla-bhaa-svarpa-rmnanda [3]
(ka prema yadi cho re)
(svarpa-rmnande smara ka-prema yadi cho re)
Remember Rpa Goswm, Santan Goswm, Jva
Goswm, Raghunth Bhaa Goswm, and Raghunth Ds
Goswm. If you want to serve, then remember r Rpa
and r Santan. Remember Rghava Pait, Gopl Bhaa
Goswm, Svarp Dmodar, and Rmnanda Ry. If you
want Ka-prema, then remember Svarp Dmodar and
Rmnanda Ry.
goh-saha karapura sena-ivnanda
(ajasra smara smara re)
(goh-saha sena ivnande ajasra smara re)
rpnuga sdhu-jana bhajana-nanda [4]
(vraje vs yadi cho re)
(rpnuga sdhu-jane smara vraje vs yadi cho re)
1
Remember Kavi Karapur, ivnanda Sen, and their family.
Always remember them! Always remember ivnanda Sen
and his family. Remember the sdhus who follow r Rpa
and the joy they feel in their service. If you want to reside
in Vraja, then remember the sdhus who follow r Rpa.
vibhvar ea loka pravea
nidr chhi uha jva
bala hari hari mukunda murri
rma ka hayagrva [1]
O souls! The night has ended and the light has come. Awake
and arise! Chant Hari! Hari! The Supreme Lord Ka is
the bestower of liberation, the demon Muras enemy, and r
Rdhs lover. He appears as Hayagrva, the horse-headed
Avatr.
nsiha vmana r-madhusdana
vrajendra-nandana yma
ptan-ghtana kaiabha-tana
jaya darathi-rma [2]
All glory to Ka! He appears as Nsihadev, the half-man,
half-lion Avatr, the dwarf Avatr, Vman, and the son of
Daarath, Rmachandra. He is the destroyer of the demons
Madhu, Ptan, and Kaiabha. He is the King of Vrajas son
and blackish in complexion.
z
yaod dulla govinda gopla
vndvana purandara
gop-priya-jana rdhik-ramaa
bhuvana-sundara-vara [3]
He is Mother Yaods darling son, and the protector and
delight of the cows. He is the Lord of Vndvan, the gops
beloved, Rdhiks lover, and the most beautiful person in
all the worlds.
rvntakara mkhana-taskara
gop-jana-vastra-hr
vrajera rkhla gopa-vnda-pla
chita-hr va-dhr [4]
As Rmachandra, He is the destroyer of Rva. Kra is a
butter-thief and the stealer of the gops clothes. He is a cow-
herd boy in Vraja, and the protector of the other cowherd
boys. He is a ute player who steals the hearts of all.
yogndra-vandana r-nanda-nandana
vraja-jana-bhaya-hr
navna nrada rpa manohara
mohana-va-vihr [5]
Nanda Mahrjs son, Ka, is worshiped by the greatest
yogs. He is the remover of all fear from the people of Vraja.
He is an enchanting ute player whose heart-capturing form
is the colour of a fresh rain cloud.
yaod-nandana kasa-nisdana
nikuja-rsa-vils
kadamba-knana rsa-paryaa
vnd-vipina-nivs [6]
Yaods son Ka is the killer of Kasa and the enjoyer of
the Rsa Dance in the forest. He resides in Vndvan and
performs the rsa dance beneath the kadamba trees.
nanda-vardhana prema-niketana
phula-ara-yojaka kma
gopga-gaa- chita-vinodana
samasta-gua-gaa-dhma [7]
He is ever-increasing joy personihed and the ultimate reser-
voir of divine love. He is a divine Cupid, who captures His
beloveds with ower arrows. He is the pleasure of the gops
hearts and the abode of all wonderful qualities.
ymuna-jvana keli-paryaa
mnasa-chandra-chakora
nma-sudh-rasa go ka-yaa
rkha vachana mana mora [8]
He plays in the River Yamuns waters and is the moon
above the chakora bird of the heart. O mind, remember my
words: always chant Kas glories and nectarean Names.
Evening
r guru charaa-padma kevala bhakati-sadma
vand mui svadhna mate
yhra prasde bhi e bhava tariy yi
ka-prpti haya yh haite [1]
I carefully offer my obeisance to r Gurus lotus feet, which
are the sole abode of devotion. O brother! By his mercy we
cross over this world and reach Ka.
guru-mukha-padma-vkya chitete kariy aikya
ra n kariha mane
r guru-charae rati ei se uttama-gati
ye prasde pre sarva [2]
Make the teachings from r Gurus lotus mouth one with
your heart, and do not desire anything else within your
heart. Attachment to r Gurus feet is the best path. By his
mercy all desires are fulhlled.
chaku-dna dil yei janme janme prabhu sei
divya-jna hde prakita
prema-bhakti yh haite avidy vina yte
vede gya yhra charita [3]
He who gave me the gift of eyes is my lord, birth after birth.
He manifested divine knowledge in my heart. He gives
prema-bhakti and destroys ignorance. The Vedas sing of
his character.
r-guru karu-sindhu adhama janra bandhu

lokantha lokera jvana
h h prabhu kara day deha more pada-chhy
e adhama la-ila araa [4]
r Guru is an ocean of mercy and the friend of the fallen.
He is the lord and life of all people. O master! Be merciful.
Give me the shade of your feet. This fallen soul has taken
shelter of you.
(mi) (ara nilm)
(abhaya-r-pda-padme ara nilm)
(my) (day kara he)
(patit-pvan r gurudev day kara he)
(adhama patita jene day kara he)
(jay gurudev)
I have taken shelter. I have taken shelter at your lotus
feet, where there is no fear. Please be merciful to me. O r
Gurudev, saviour of the fallen, please be merciful to me.
Understanding that I am lowly and fallen, be merciful to
me. All glory to you, r Gurudev!
(rla Narottam Ds hkur)
r ka chaitanya prabhu day kara more
tom vin ke daylu jagata mjhre [1]
O r Ka Chaitanya Mahprabhu! Be merciful to me.
Other than You, who is merciful in this world?
6
patita-pvana-hetu tava avatra
mo sama patita prabhu n pibe ra [2]
You descended to save the fallen souls. O Lord, You will not
hnd another soul as fallen as I.
h h prabhu nitynanda premnanda sukh
kpvalokana kara mi baa dukh [3]
O Nitynanda! You are overjoyed with divine love. Give me
Your merciful glance. I am very sad.
day kara st-pati advaita gosi
tava kp-bale pi chaitanya-niti [4]
O Advaita Gosi, Lord of St hkur! Be merciful to me.
By Your mercy, I will reach r Chaitanya and Niti.
gaura-premamaya-tanu pait gaddhara
rnivsa haridsa dayra sgara [5]
O Gaddhar Pait, embodiment of love for r Gaura!
O oceans of mercy, rvs Pait and Hari Ds hkur!
h h svarpa santana rpa raghuntha
bhaa-yuga r jva h prabhu lokantha [6]
O Svarp Dmodar, Santan, Rpa, Raghunth Ds,
Raghunth Bhaa, Gopl Bhaa, and r Jva! O Lokanth
Prabhu!
;
day kara r-chrya prabhu rnivsa
rmachandra-saga mge narottama dsa [7]
O rnivs chrya Prabhu! Be merciful! Narottam Ds
prays for the association of Rmachandra Kavirj.
(day kara prabhupda r-gaura-praka)
(tava jana kp mge ei adhama dsa)
O rla Prabhupd, manifestation of r Gaura! Be merciful.
This fallen servant prays for the mercy of your associates.
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Vaiava
(ohe) vaiava hkura dayra sgara
e dse karu kari
diy pada-chy odha he mya
tomra charaa dhari [1]
O worshippable Vaiava, ocean of grace, be merciful to
this servant. Give me the shade of your feet and purify me.
I clasp your feet.
chhaya vega dami chhaya doa odhi
chhaya gua deha dse
chhaya sat-saga deha he mre
basechhi sagera e [3]
Subjugate the six urges, rectify the six defects, and bestow
the six good qualities upon this servant. Grant me the six
kinds of good association. I have sat at your feet, desiring
that association.
ekk mra nhi pya bala
hari-nma-sakrtane
tumi kp kari raddh-bindu diy
deha ka-nma-dhane [3]
Alone I do not have the ability to properly chant the Lords
Name. Mercifully give me a drop of faith and bestow upon
me the wealth of Kas Name.
q
ka se tomra ka dite pra
tomra akati chhe
mi ta kgla ka ka bali
dhi tava pchhe pchhe [4]
Ka is yours. You can give Ka. You have that power.
I am very poor. Calling, Ka! Ka!, I run after you.
(mi) (dhi tava pchhe pchhe)
(ka dhana pbar e dhi tava pchhe pchhe)
(tumi dile ka dite pra)
(ka tomr hdayer dhan tumi dileo dite pra)
(ka debr akti-dhara tumi dileo dite pra)
I run after you. I run after you in hope of attaining the wealth
of Ka. If you desire to give Ka, you can give Him.
If you desire to give, you can give. Ka is the wealth of
your heart. You have the power to give Ka. If only you
desire to give Ka, you can give Him.
hkura vaiava-gaa kari ei nivedana
mo baa adhama durchra
drua-sasra-nidhi the ubila vidhi
kee dhari more kara pra [1]
O worshippable Vaiavas, I offer you this prayer. I am
very fallen and misbehaved. Destiny has immersed me in
the fearsome ocean of material existence. Please grab me by
the hair and pull me to the shore.
6o
vidhi baa balavn n une dharama-jna
sadi karama-pe bndhe
n dekhi traa lea yata dekhi saba klea
antha ktare ti knde [2]
Destiny is very powerful. It does not listen to my knowledge
of religion and always binds me with the ropes of karma.
I do not see even a trace of hope. All I see is hardship. Thus
helpless and distressed, I cry.
kma, krodha, lobha, moha, mada, abhimna saha
pana pana sthne ne
aichna mra mana phire yena andha jana
supatha vipatha nhi jne [3]
Lust, anger, greed, illusion, pride, and ego all pull me in
their own directions. Thus my mind wanders like a blind
man who does not know the right way from the wrong way.
n la-inu sat mata asate majila chita
tuy pye n karinu a
narottama dse kaya dekhi uni lage bhaya
tariy laha nija pa [4]
I have never accepted the proper conception. My mind has
been immersed in illusion, and I have never aspired for your
feet. Narottm Ds says, Seeing and hearing about my situ-
ation, I am stricken with fear. Please rescue me and keep me
by your side.
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ki-rpe piba sev mui durchra
r-guru-vaiave rati n haila mra [1]
How will I attain service? I am a sinner and have no attach-
ment to r Guru or the Vaiavas.
aea myte mana magana ha-ila
vaiavete lea-mtra rati n janmila [2]
My mind has become immersed in neverending illusion.
I do not have even a trace of attachment to the Vaiavas.
viaye bhuliy andha ha-inu div-nii
gale phsa dite phere my se pich [3]
Immersed in the mundane day and night, I have forgotten
you and become blind. The witch My has come to place
a noose around my neck.
myre kariy jaya chhna n yya
sdhu-kp vin ra nhika upya [4]
It is impossible to overcome and leave behind My without
the sdhus mercy. There is no other way.
adoa-darai-prabhu patita-uddhra
ei-bra narottame karaha nistra [5]
O master who overlooks my faults! O saviour of the fallen!
This time deliver Narottam Ds.
6z
hkura-vaiava-pada avanra susampada
una bhi! ha eka mana
raya la-iy bhaje tre ka nhi tyaje
ra saba mare akraa [1]
The worshippable Vaiavas feet are the greatest treasure
in the world. O brother, listen attentively: take shelter of the
Vaiavas and serve. Ka does not reject one who does so.
All others die in vain.
vaiava-charaa-jala prema-bhakti dite bala
ra keha nahe balavanta
vaiava-charaa-renu mastake bhaa vinu
ra nhi bhaera anta [2]
The Vaiavas foot-water has the power to give one prema-
bhakti. Nothing else has such power. I wear no ornament on
my head other than the Vaiavas footdust.
trtha-jala-pavitra-gue likhiychhe pure
se saba bhaktira pravachana
vaiavera pdadoka sama nahe ei saba
yte haya vchhita praa [3]
The purifying power of water at places of pilgrimage has
been described in the Puras. Such statements are a devo-
tional trick. Water from pilgrimage sites is never equal to
the Vaiavas foot-water, which fulhls all of ones desires.
6
vaiava-sagete mana nandita anukaa
sad haya ka-parasaga
dna narottama knde hiy dhairya nhi bndhe
mora da kena ha-ila bhaga [4]
My mind is always joyful in the company of the Vaiavas,
where discussion of Ka is always happening. Humble
Narottam cries, My heart has no patience. Why has
my condition changed? (Why have I lost the Vaiavas
association?)
ei-bra karu kara vaiava gosi
patita-pvana tom vine keha ni [1]
O worshippable Vaiava, be merciful to me this time.
O saviour of the fallen, without you there is no one.
khra nikae gele ppa dre yya
emana dayla prabhu keb koth pya [2]
If one comes to you, ones sins go away. Where can such
a merciful master be found?
gagra-paraa ha-ile pachte pvana
darane pavitra karaei tomra gua [3]
If the Ganges touches someone, he is later purihed, but you
purify souls simply by seeing themsuch is your power.
6
hari-sthne apardhe tre hari-nma
tom-sthne apardhe nhika ena [4]
If one offends the Lord, the Lords Name delivers him, but if
one offends you, one has no salvation.
tomra hdaye sad govinda-virma
govinda kahenamama vaiava para [5]
Govinda always resides in your heart, and He says, My
devotees are My heart.
prati janme kari charaera dhli
narottame kara day pnra bali [6]
In every birth I aspire for the dust of your feet. Be merciful
to Narottam, considering him your own.
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Niti
niti-pada-kamala ko-chandra-sutala
ye chhyya jagata juya
hena niti vine bhi rdh-ka pite ni
dha kari dhara nitira pya [1]
Cooling like ten million moons, Nitis lotus feet soothe the
world with their shade. O brother! Without Niti, you can-
not reach Rdh-Ka. Firmly grasp Nitis feet.
se sambandha nhi yra vth janma gela tra
sei pau baa durchra
niti n balila mukhe majila sasra-sukhe
vidy-kule ki karibe tra [2]
The life of one who had no connection with Niti passed
in vain. Such an animal is very wicked. What will learning
(aristocratic birth) do for one who was immersed in worldly
pleasures and never called aloud, Niti?
ahakre matta hai niti-pada psariy
asatyere satya kari mni
nitiyer karu habe vraje rdh-ka pbe
dhara nitiyer chara dukhni [3]
Maddened with pride, forgetting Nitis feet, I accept
untruth as truth. When Niti bestows His mercy you will
reach Rdh-Ka in Vraja. Grasp Nitis feet!
66
nitiyer charaa satya thra sevaka nitya
niti-pada sad kara a
narottama baa dukh niti more kara sukh
rkha rg-charaera pa [4]
Nitis feet are truth, and His servants are eternal. Always
aspire for Nitis feet. Narottam is very sad: O Niti! Make
me happy. Keep me beside your reddish feet.
niti guamai mra niti guamai
niy premera vany bhsla avan [1]
Niti, the jewel of all good qualities, my Niti, the jewel of
all good qualities, brought a ood of divine love and inun-
dated the earth.
prema-vany laye niti ila gaua-dee
ubila bhakata-gaa dna-hna bhse [2]
Niti brought a ood of divine love to the land of Gaua.
The devotees immersed themselves in it, but the unfortunate
oated on its surface.
dna-hna patita pmara nhi bchhe
brahmra durlabha prema sabkre yche [3]
The sinful, unfortunate, and fallen did not desire this divine
love, which is difhcult for even Brahm to attain, yet Niti
begged them to accept it.
6;
baddha karu-sindhu kiy muhna
ghare ghare bule prema-amiyra vna [4]
Niti cut a canal into the sealed ocean of mercy and a ood
of nectarean divine love spread to every home.
lochan bale hena niti yeb n bhajila
jniy uniy sei tma-ght haila [5]
Lochan Ds says, Anyone who did not serve Niti know-
ingly committed suicide.
(rla Lochan Ds hkur)
akrodha paramnanda nitynanda rya
abhimna-nya niti nagare beya [1]
The anger-less, prideless, supremely joyful Nitynanda Ry
wanders throughout the towns.
adhama patita jver dvre dvre giy
hari-nma mahmantra dena biliy [2]
Going from door to door to the homes of the lowly and
fallen souls, He distributes the Hare Ka mahmantra.
yre dekhe tre kahe dante ta dhari
mre kiniy laha bhaja gaurahari [3]
With straw between His teeth, He says to whoever He sees,
Purchase Me: simply serve Gaurahari.
68
eta bali nitynanda bhme gai yya
sonra parvata yena dhlte loya [4]
Saying this, Nitynanda rolls on the ground like a golden
mountain rolling in the dust.
hena avatre yra rati n janmila
lochan bale sei pp ela ra gela [5]
Lochan Ds says of one who has not developed attachment
to this Avatr, Such a sinner simply came and went.
(yoy s sr ha-ila)
(niti-chara n bhajila yoy s sr ha-ila)
They simply came and went. Those who did not serve
Nitis feet simply came and went (took birth and died
uselessly).
parama karua pah dui jana
niti gaurachandra
saba avatra- sra iromai
kevala nanda-kanda [1]
Niti and Gaurachandra are the two most merciful Lords.
They are the best, the crest-jewels, of all Avatrs and the
only source of joy.
(kevala-i nanda-kanda)
(nitynanda gaurachandra kevala-i nanda-kanda)
6q
They are the only source of joy. Nitynanda and
Gaurachandra are the only source of joy.
bhaja bhaja bhi chaitanya niti
sudha vivsa kari
viaya chhiy se rase majiy
mukhe bala hari hari [2]
O brothers! Serve! Serve r r Chaitanya-Niti with hrm
faith! Leave aside worldly affairs, merge into this rasa, and
chant aloud, Hari! Hari!
(mukhe bala gaurahari)
(viay-kath parihari mukhe bala gaurahari)
(grmya-kath parihari mukhe bala gaurahari)
Chant aloud, Gaurahari! Give up mundane talk and chant
aloud Gaurahari! Give up village talk and chant aloud
Gaurahari!
dekha ore bhi tribhuvane ni
emana dayla dt
O brother! Look! There are no benefactors in the three
worlds as merciful as Them.
(eman dayl ke v chhe)
(nitira gaurer mata eman dayl ke v chhe)
(mar kheyeo nm prema yche eman dayl ke v chhe)
Who else is so merciful? Who is as merciful as Niti and
Gaura? They endure even being beaten, and yet They ask
;o
Their aggressors to accept the Holy Name and divine love.
Who else is so merciful?
pau pkh jhure pa vidare
uni yra gua-gth [3]
Hearing of Their glory, birds and animals cry and stones
melt.
sasre majiy rahili paiy
se pade nahila a
pana karama bhuyya amana
kahaye lochana dsa [4]
Fallen and immersed in sasra, I never aspired for Their
feet. Now Yamarj subjects me to my karma. So says
Lochan Ds.
dayl niti chaitanya bale nch re mr mana
nch re mr mana, nch re mr mana [1]
O my mind, dance! O my mind, dance! O my mind, dance,
chanting, Dayl Niti Chaitanya!
(eman dayl ta ni he mr kheye prema dey)
Oh! No one is so merciful! Niti endures being beaten yet
gives His aggressors divine love.
;1
(ore) apardha dre ybe, pbe prema-dhan
(apardhera vichra to ni he)
(takhan) ka-nme ruchi habe, ghuchibe bandhana [2]
(anurg to habe he)
Then my offences will go away and I will attain the wealth
of divine love. (In the Names of Niti and Chaitanya, there
is no consideration of offences.) Then I will develop taste
for Kas Name and my bondage will be destroyed. (Then
I will have loving attachment.)
(takhan) anyse saphal habe jvera jvana
(naile jvan to michhe he)
(ka-rati vin jver jvan to michhe he)
(ee) vndvane rdh-ymer pbe daraana [3]
(gaura-kp hale he)
Then easily the life of the soul will be successful. (Without
attachment to Ka, a souls life is simply false.) Then, at the
end of life, a soul will see r r Rdh-ym in Vndvan
(if r Gaura bestows His mercy).
;z
Gaurga
gaurgera dui pada yra dhana sampada
se jne bhakati-rasa-sra
gaurgera madhura-ll yra kare praveil
hdaya nirmala bhela tra [1]
One whose wealth is r Gaurgas feet knows the essence
of devotions rasa. The heart of one who hears r Gaurgas
sweet Pastimes becomes pure.
ye gaurgera nma laya tra haya premodaya
tre mui yi balihri
gaurga-guete jhure nitya-ll tre sphure
se jana bhakati-adhikr [2]
One who chants r Gaurgas Name develops divine love.
To him, I say, Bravo! The eternal Pastimes are revealed to
one who cries over r Gaurgas qualities. Such a soul is
qualihed for devotion.
gaurgera sagi-gae nitya-siddha kari mne
se yya vrajendra-suta-pa
r-gaua-maala-bhmi yeb jne chintmai
tra haya vraja-bhme vsa [3]
One who considers r Gaurgas associates to be eternally
liberated reaches Ka. One who knows the holy land of
Gaua to be made of wish-fulhlling (spiritual) gemstone
resides in the land of Vraja.
;
gaura-prema-rasrave se tarage yeb ube
se rdh-mdhava-antaraga
ghe v vanete thke h gaurga bale ke
narottama mge tra saga [4]
One who swims in the waves of the nectarean ocean of
divine love for r Gaura is an intimate associate of r r
Rdh-Mdhava. Whether he lives in a house or in the for-
est, Narottam Ds begs for the association of one who calls,
O Gaurga!
(prabhu he!)
emana durmati sasra bhitare
paiy chhinu mi
tava nija-jana kona mahjane
phiy dile tumi [1]
O Lord! I am very wicked-minded and have fallen into this
material world, but You have sent a great soul, Your associ-
ate (to rescue me).
day kari more patita dekhiy
kahila mre giy
ohe dna-jana una bhla kath
ullasita habe hiy [2]
Seeing me so fallen and being merciful, he came to me and
said, O humble soul, listen to this wonderful message and
your heart will rejoice.
;
tomre trite r-ka-chaitanya
navadvpe avatra
tom hena kata dna-hna jane
karilena bhava-pra [3]
r Ka Chaitanya has appeared in Nabadwp to deliver
you. He has brought many humble souls just like you to the
shore of the ocean of material existence.
vedera pratij rkhibra tare
rukma-vara vipra-suta
mahprabhu nme nady mtya
(mahprabhu nme jagata mtya)
sage bhi avadhta [4]
To fulhl the prophecies of the Vedas, He has appeared with
a golden complexion as a brhmas son bearing the name
Mahprabhu and driven all of Nadia (all the world) mad
with divine love in the company of His brother Nitynanda.
nanda suta yini chaitanya gos
nija-nma kari dna
trila jagat tumi-o yiy
laha nija paritra [5]
r Chaitanya, who is Ka Himself, has distributed His
own Name and delivered the world. Go also and accept
your deliverance.
;
se kath uniy siychhi, ntha!
tomra charaa-tale
bhakati-vinoda kdiy kdiy
pana-khin bale [6]
O Lord, hearing this message, Bhakti Vinod has come to the
soles of Your feet. Crying, he tells his story.
gya gor madhur svare
Gaurasundar sings in a sweet voice:
hare rma hare rma rma rma hare hare [1]
ghe thka, vane thka
sad hari bale ka
sukhe dukhe bhulo nka
vadane hari-nm kara re [2]
Stay at home, or stay in a forest, regardless, always call out
Hari! In happiness and in sadness, dont forget: chant the
Lords Name aloud.
my-jle baddha haye
chha michhe kja laye
ekhan-o chetana peye
rdh-mdhav-nm bala re [3]
;6
Bound in Mys net, you work in vain. Now, while you are
still conscious, chant Rdh-Mdhava.
jvana ha-ila ea
n bhajile hkea
bhaktivinod-upadea
ek-br nm-rase mta re [4]
Your life is ending, but you have not served Hke. Bhakti
Vinod advises: once relish His Names nectar.
vimala hema jini tanu anupama re!
the obhe nn phula-dma
kadamba keara jini eka pulaka re!
tra mjhe bindu bindu ghma [1]
His unparalleled form surpasses the purest gold! He is deco-
rated with a garland of assorted owers. His erect hairs sur-
pass kadamba hlaments! He is covered with beads of sweat.
jini mada-matta hti gamana manthara ati
bhvvee huli huli yya
arua-vasana chhavi jini prabhtera ravi
gor-age lahar khelya [2]
His slow movements surpass those of an intoxicated ele-
phant. Rapt in ecstasy, He sways to and fro. The splendour
of His saffron garments surpasses the morning sun. Waves
play across His golden form.
;;
chalite n pre gorchd gsi re
balite n pre dha-bola
bhvete vea haiy hari hari boliy
chale dhari deya kola [3]
Lord Gorchad cannot move! He cannot speak! He simply
stammers. Rapt in ecstasy, He induces outcastes to chant
Hari! Hari! and He embraces them.
e sukha-sampada-kle gor n bhajinu hele
hena pade n karinu a
r-ka-chaitanya-chandra hkura r-nitynanda
gua gya vndvana dsa [4]
At this joyful, fortunate time, neglectfully I did not serve
Gorchad or aspire for His feet. Vndvan Ds sings the
glories of r Ka Chaitanyachandra and hkur r
Nitynanda.
(rla Vndvan Ds hkur)
emana gaurga vine nhi ra
hena avatra habe ki hayechhe
hena prema parachra [1]
There is no one like Gaurga! Has there ever been and will
there ever be an Avatr who distributes divine love like
Him?
(hay ni r habr nay re)
Oh! There has never been and never will be!
;8
duramati ati patita pa
pre n mrila kre
hari-nma diye hdaya odhila
ychi giy ghare ghare [2]
He did not kill the fallen, wicked-hearted sinners; He gave
them the Lords Name and purihed their hearts. He went
from house to house and begged them (to accept divine
love).
(ke nibi ke nibi bale)
(yeche yeche yeche bey)
Who will take? Who will take? He goes out asking, asking,
and asking.
bhava-virichira vchhita ye prema
jagate phelila hli
(bhava virichira y vchh kare)
kgale piye khila nchiye
bjiye karatli [3]
He freely distributed throughout the world divine love that
is desired by even Brahm and iva. The poor received and
relished it, dancing and clapping their hands.
(karatli bjiye)
(gaurahari hari bale karatli bjiye)
Clapping their hands! Chanting, Gaurahari Hari! and
clapping their hands!
;q
hsiye kdiye preme gagai
pulake vypila aga
chale brhmae kare kolkuli
kabe v chhila e raga [4]
Filled with divine love, they laughed, cried, and rolled
about. Their body hair stood on end. The brhmas and the
outcastes embraced. When were there ever such Pastimes?
(chale brhmae kare kolkuli
e raga kabe v chhila)
The brhmas and the outcastes embraced. When were
there ever such Pastimes?
kiye hkiye khola-karatle
giye dhiye phire
dekhiy amana tarsa piye
kapa hnila dvre [5]
Howling and calling out, they sang and ran about with
mdagas and kartls. Seeing this, Yamarj became afraid
and closed his doors and shutters.
(bhaja bhaja gaurahari yra nme amaa paly)
Serve! Serve Gaurahari! Yamarj ees from His Name.
e tina bhuvana nande bharila
uhila magala-sora
8o
The three worlds hlled with joy, and an auspicious tumult
arose.
(nander r sm ni re)
(gauraharir gamane nander r sm ni re)
(nirnanda dre gela nander r sm ni re)
(gauraharir gamane premnander udaya hala)
(premnander udaya hala sabi mile haribola)
There is no limit to our joy! By Gauraharis arrival, there
is no limit to our joy! All unhappiness has gone away, and
there is no limit to our joy! By Gauraharis arrival, the joy of
divine love has arisen, and everyone together chants Hari!
kahe premnanda emana gaurge
rati n janmila mora [6]
Premnanda says, I never developed attachment to Lord
Gaurga.
(mr rati-mati hala n ye)
(eman dayl prabhu avatre, mr rati-mati hala n re)
(eman dayl prabhu esechhila, mr rati-mati hala n re)
(gaurahari hari bala)
I never developed attachment. I never developed attach-
ment to this most merciful Lord. This most merciful Lord
has come, but I have never developed attachment to Him.
Oh! Chant, Gaurahari!
(rla Premnanda Ds)
81
ke ybi ke ybi bhi bhava-sindhu pra
dhanya kali-yuge re chaitanya-avatra [1]
Who will cross, O brother, who will cross the ocean of mate-
rial existence? Oh! The fortune of this Age of Kali is the
appearance of r Chaitanya.
mra gaurger ghe ujnakhey vaya
kaipti nhi lge amani pra haya [2]
At my Lord Gaurgas gh the upstream ferry runs with-
out requesting any fare. Everyone crosses freely.
hari-nmera tarkhni r-guru-kr
sakrtana-keroyla dubhu pasri [3]
The Lords Names are the ferryboat, r Guru is the captain,
and the outstretched arms in the sakrtan are the oars.
sarva-jva uddhra haila premera vtse
lochana paiy raila karamera doe [4]
All souls have thus been delivered by the winds of divine
love. Only Lochan Ds has fallen and remained behind, as
a result of his sins.
avatra sra gor avatra
kena n bhajili tre
kari nre vsa gela n piysa
pana karama phere [1]
8z
r Gaura Avatr is the best of all Avatrs. Why dont you
serve Him? O mind, you resided beside water, but did not
quench your thirst. You returned to your selhshness.
kaakera taru sadi sevili (mana)
amta pbra e
prema-kalpataru r gaurga mra
thre bhavili vie [2]
O mind, desiring to drink nectar, you constantly chewed
thorned wood (and mistook the blood in your mouth for
nectar). My Lord Gaurga is a wish-fulhlling tree of divine
love, but you considered Him to be poison.
saurabhera e pala kili (mana)
nste paila ka
iku-daa bhvi kha chuili (mana)
kemane pibi miha [3]
O mind, seeking a fragrance, you smelled the odourless
pala ower, and insects entered your nose. O mind, con-
sidering it sugarcane, you sucked dry wood. How will you
taste sweetness in this way?
hra baliy galya parili (mana)
amana kikara spa
tala baliy guna pohli (mana)
pili vajara-tpa [4]
8
O mind, considering it a necklace, you wore deaths atten-
dant serpent around your neck. O mind, considering it to be
cooling, you embraced hre and received a scorching burn.
sasra bhajili r-gaurga bhulili
n unili sdhura kath
iha-parakla dukla khoyli (mana)
khili pana mth [5]
You served your family (mundane ends), forgot r
Gaurga, and never listened to the sdhus words. O mind,
you wasted both this life and your next life. You depraved
yourself.
gaur pah n bhajiy mainu
prema ratana-dhana helya hrinu [1]
Not serving Lord Gaurga, I have died. Negligently I have
lost the treasured jewel of divine love.
adhane yatana kari dhana teyginu
pana karama-doe pani ubinu [2]
I have endeavoured for worthless things and rejected real
wealth. I have drowned myself in my own sins.
sat-saga chhi kainu asate vilsa
te-krae lgila ye karma-bandha-phsa [3]
8
I have avoided the sdhus association and enjoyed with
wicked people. Thus I have become bound in the noose of
my karma.
viaya-viama-via satata khinu
gaura-krtana rase magana n hainu [4]
I have constantly drunk the terrible poison of mundanity
and never become immersed in the nectar of r Gaurgas
krtan.
kena v chhaye pra ki sukha lgiy
narottama dsa kena n gela mariy [5]
Why am I alive? For the sake of what happiness? Why has
Narottam Ds not already died?
yadi, gaura n hata tabe ki ha-ita
kemane dharitm de
rdhra mahim prema-rasa-sm
jagate jnta ke? [1]
If r Gaura had not come, what would have happened?
How would we have maintained our lives? Who would
have revealed to the world r Rdhs glory and the
extremes of Her ecstatic divine love?
8
(rdhr mahim ke jnata)
(gaura yadi n sita rdhr mahim ke jnata)
Who would have known r Rdhs glory? If r Gaura
would not have come, who would have known r Rdhs
glory?
madhura vnd- vipina mdhur
pravea chtur sra
varaja-yuvat bhvera bhakati
akati ha-ita kra? [2]
Who would have the great expertise needed to enter into
the sweetness of sweet Vndvan? Who would have any
qualihcation for the Vraja-gops ecstatic devotion?
go puna puna gaurgera gua
sarala kariy mana
e bhava-sgare emana dayla
n dekhiye eka-jana [3]
Sing Gaurgas glories again and again, keeping your heart
simple. In the ocean of this material world, no one has ever
seen anyone so merciful.
(mi) gaurga baliy n genu galiy
kemane dharinu de
vsura-hiy pa diy
(vidhi) kemane gaiychhe [4]
86
I chant Gaurga, but have not melted (with love). How
have I maintained this body? How has Providence made
Vsu a stone rather than a heart?
(rla Vsudev Gho)
8;
Ka
gopnth, mama nivedana una
viay durjana sad kma-rata
kichhu nhi mora gua [1]
O Gopnth, hear my prayer. I am a wicked, constantly cov-
etous materialist. I do not have any good qualities.
gopnth, mra bharas tumi
tomra charae la-inu araa
tomra kikara mi [2]
O Gopnth, You are my hope. I have taken shelter at Your
feet. I am Your servant.
gopnth, kemane odhibe more
n jni bhakati karme jaa-mati
paechhi sasra ghore [3]
O Gopnth, how will You purify me? I do not understand
devotion and my materialistic mind is absorbed in karma.
I have fallen into this dark world.
gopnth, sakali tomra my
nhi mama bala jna sunirmala
svdhna nahe e ky [4]
O Gopnth, everything is Your illusion. I have no strength
or transcendental knowledge, and this body of mine is not
independent (of material natures control).
88
gopnth, niyata charae sthna
mge e pmara kdiy kdiy
karahe karu dna [5]
O Gopnth, weeping and weeping, this sinner begs for an
eternal place at Your feet. Please give him Your mercy.
gopnth, tumi ta sakali pra
durjane trite tomra akati
ke chhe ppra ra [6]
O Gopnth, You can do anything. You have the power to
deliver sinners, and who is a greater sinner than myself?
gopnth, tumi kp-prbra
jvera krae siy prapache
ll kaile suvistra [7]
O Gopnth, You are an ocean of mercy. You came into this
world and performed Your Pastimes for the sake of the
fallen souls.
gopnth, mi ki doera do
asura sakala pila charaa
vinoda thkila vasi [8]
O Gopnth, am I the greatest sinner of all? All the demons
reached Your feet, and only this Bhakti Vinod remained
sitting here.
8q
gopnth, ghucho sasra-jvl
avidy-ytan ra nhi sahe
janama-maraa-ml [1]
O Gopnth, remove the suffering of sasra. I can no
longer tolerate the pain of ignorance or the cycle of birth
and death.
gopnth, mi ta kmera dsa
viaya-vsan jgichhe hdaye
phdichhe karama phsa [2]
O Gopnth, I am a servant of lust. Worldly desires have
awakened in my heart, and the noose of karma has tight-
ened around my neck.
gopnth, kabe v jgiba mi
kma-rpa ari dre teygiba
hdaye sphuribe tumi [3]
O Gopnth, when will I wake up? When will I abandon my
enemylust? When will You appear in my heart?
gopnth, mi ta tomra jana
tomre chhiy sasra bhajinu
bhuliy pana-dhana [4]
O Gopnth, I am Yours, but I have abandoned You and
engaged in worldly life, forgetting my actual wealth.
qo
gopnth, tumi ta sakali jna
panra jane daiy ekhana
r-charae deha sthna [5]
O Gopnth, You know everything. Having now punished
Your servant, give him a place at Your holy feet.
gopnth, ei ki vichra tava
vimukha dekhiy chha nija-jane
n kara karu-lava [6]
O Gopnth, is this Your judgement? Seeing me averse to
You, You abandon Your servant and do not grant him even
a trace of mercy?
gopnth, mi ta mrakha ati
kise bhla haya kabhu n bujhinu
ti hena mama gati [7]
O Gopnth, I am very foolish. I have never understood
what is good for me. Therefore my condition is such.
gopnth, tumi ta paita-vara
mhera magala sad anveibe
e dse n bhva para [8]
O Gopnth, You are the wisest person. Always try to uplift
this fool and do not consider this servant an outsider.
q1
gopnth, mra upya ni
tumi kp kari mre la-ile
sasre uddhra pi [1]
O Gopnth, I have no way out. Only if You mercifully take
me will I be delivered from this world.
gopnth, paechhi myra phere
dhana, dr, suta ghirechhe mre
kmete rekhechhe jere [2]
O Gopnth, I have fallen into Mys perils. Wealth, wife,
and children have surrounded me, and lust has ruined me.
gopnth, mana ye pgala mora
n mne sana sad achetana
viaye rayechhe bhora [3]
O Gopnth, my mind is crazy and does not submit to dis-
cipline. It is always senseless and has remained engrossed
in mundanity.
gopnth, hra ye menechhi mi
aneka yatana ha-ila viphala
ekhana bharas tumi [4]
O Gopnth, I have accepted defeat. All of my endeavours
were useless. Now You are my hope.
qz
gopnth, kemane ha-ibe gati
prabala indriya va-bhta mana
n chhe viaya-rati [5]
O Gopnth, how shall I progress? My mind is controlled by
my powerful senses and does not abandon its attachment
to mundanity.
gopnth, hdaye vasiy mora
manake amiy laha nija-pne
ghuchibe vipada ghora [6]
O Gopnth, sit down in my heart, subdue my mind, and
bring me towards You. Dispel all danger and darkness.
gopnth, antha dekhiy more
tumi hkea hka damiy
tra he sasti-ghore [7]
O Gopnth, You are the Lord of the senses. Seeing me so
helpless subdue my senses and deliver me from this dark
world.
gopnth, galya legechhe phsa
kp-asi dhari bandhana chhediy
vinode karaha dsa [8]
O Gopnth, a noose has been tied around my neck. Taking
up the sword of Your mercy, cut away this bondage and
make Bhakti Vinod Your humble servant.
q
(he govinda! gopntha!)
(ei br my day kara he govinda! gopntha!)
(bahu janme apardh he govinda! gopntha!)
(laka laka janam gela he govinda! gopntha!)
(r charae ara nilm he govinda! gopntha!)
(r charae sev diy he govinda! gopntha!)
O Govinda! O Gopnth! This time be merciful. I have
been an offender for many births. Million of births have
passed. Give me the shade of Your feet. I have surrendered
at Your feet. Give me the service of Your feet. O Govinda!
O Gopnth!
hari he dayla mora jaya rdh-ntha
bra bra ei-bra laha nija stha [1]
O merciful Lord! All glory to You, Rdhs Lord! Again and
again I pray to You. This time take me as Your own.
bahu yoni bhrami ntha! la-inu araa
nija-gue kp kara adhama traa [2]
O Lord! After wandering through many wombs, I have
taken shelter of You. Be merciful and deliver this fallen soul
by Your divine power.
jagata-kraa tumi jagata-jvana
tom chh kro nahi he rdh-ramaa [3]
q
You are the worlds cause and life. Without You, no one has
anything, O Lover of Rdh!
bhuvana-magala tumi bhuvanera pati
tumi upekile ntha! ki ha-ibe gati [4]
You are the worlds auspiciousness and master. O Lord!
If You neglect me, what will be my fate?
bhviy dekhinu ei jagata mjhre
tom vin keha nhi e dse uddhre [5]
I have understood that in this world there is no one but You
to deliver this servant.
mnasa, deha, geha, yo kichhu mora

arpil tuy pade nanda-kiora! [1]
I have offered my mind, my body, my household, and what-
ever else may be mine at Your feet, O Nanda Kior!
sampade vipade jvane-marae
dy mama gel tuy o-pada varae [2]
In good times and in bad, in life and in death, all my respon-
sibility has gone away by embracing Your feet.
mrabi rkhabiyo ichh tohr
nitya-dsa prati tuy adhikr [3]
q
Kill me or protect me as You wish. You have full authority
over Your eternal servant.
janmobi maye ichh yadi tora
bhakta-ghe jani janma ha-u mora [4]
If You desire that I take birth again, let me do so in the home
of Your devotee.
ka-janma ha-u yath tuy dsa
bahir-mukha brahma-janme nhi a [5]
Let me be born again even as a worm, so long as I can remain
Your servant. I have no desire to be born even as Brahm
if I will be averse to You.
bhukti-mukti-sph vihna ye bhakta
labha-ite tka saga anurakta [6]
I long to attain the association of devotees who are com-
pletely free from all desire for selfish enjoyment and
liberation.
janaka, janan, dayita, tanaya
prabhu, guru, patituh sarva-maya [7]
Father, mother, lover, son, Lord, Guru, and husbandYou
are everything to me.
bhakati-vinoda kahe, una kna!
rdh-ntha! tuh hmra para [8]
q6
Bhakti Vinod says, Please listen, O Kn! O Rdhnth! You
are my life and soul.
bhajah re mana r-nanda-nandana
abhaya-chararavinda re
durlabha mnava janama sat-sage
taraha e bhava-sindhu re [1]
O mind, serve the son of Nandas lotus feet, which make one
fearless. Having attained this rare human birth, cross over
the ocean of material existence by associating with sdhus.
ta tapa vta variaa
e dina ymin jgi re
viphale sevinu kpaa durajana
chapala sukha-lava lgi re [2]
Day and night I remain awake, suffering from the heat and
the cold, the wind and the rain. For a moment of ickering
happiness I have uselessly served wicked and miserly men.
e dhana, yauvana, putra, parijana
ithe ki chhe paratti re
kamala-dala-jala jvana alamala
(ei chhe ei ni jvana alamala)
bhajah hari-pada niti re [3]
q;
What is there in having wealth, youth, sons, and family? Life
is tottering like water on a lotus petal (it is here, and then it
is gone). O mind, serve the Lords feet.
ravaa, krtana, smaraa, vandana
pda-sevana, dsya re
pjana, sakh-jana, tma-nivedana
govinda-dsa-abhila re [4]
Govinda Ds desires to engage in the nine practices of
devotion: hearing about, glorifying, remembering, pray-
ing to, attending to, serving, worshipping, befriending, and
surrendering to the Lord.
(rla Govinda Ds Kavirj)
(jaya) rdh-mdhava (jaya) kuja-vihr
(jaya) gop-jana-vallabha (jaya) giri-vara-dhr
(jaya) yaod-nandana (jaya) vraja-jana-rajana
(jaya) ymuna-tra-vana-chr
All glory to r Rdhs Mdhava, who sports in the groves of
Vraja! All glory to the gops beloved, the lifter of Govardhan
Hill! All glory to Yaods darling son, the delight of Vrajas
residents! All glory to He who plays in the forests along the
banks of the Yamun!
(jaya) yaod-nandana ka gopla govinda
(jaya) madana-mohana hari ananta mukunda [1]
q8
All glory to Yaods darling son, Ka, who protects and
pleases the cows! All glory to the enchanter of Cupid, the
inhnite Lord, who takes away all inauspiciousness and
grants liberation!
(jaya) achyuta mdhava rma vndvana-chandra
(jaya) mural-vadana yma gop-jannanda [2]
All glory to the infallible Lord, the moon of Vndvan, who
pleases r Rdh! All glory to the dark Flute Player, the
ecstasy of the gops!
mayra-mukua-ptmbara-dhr
mural-dhara govardhana-dhr [1]
All glory to the ute player, the lifter of Govardhan Hill, He
who wears a peacock feather crown and yellow garments!
r-rdh-mdhava kuja-vihr
All glory to the ute player, the pifter of Govardhan Hill,
Rdhs beloved Mdhava, He who enjoys in the forest
groves!
(jaya) yaod-nandana ka murri
All glory to the ute player, the lifter of Govardhan Hill,
Ka, Murri, Yaods darling son!
qq
(jaya) gop-jana-vallabha va-vihr
All glory to the ute player, the lifter of Govardhan Hill, the
gops beloved, He who plays the va ute!
he deva bhavanta vande

man-mnasa-madhukaram arpaya nija-pada-
pakaja-makarande [1]
O Lord, I offer my obeisance unto You. Please place the bee
of my heart in the honey of Your lotus feet.
yadapi samdhiu vidhir api payati
na tava nakh gramarchim
idam ichmi niamya tavchyuta
tad api kpdbhuta vchim [2]
O Achyuta! Although even Brahm, in samdhi, cannot see
the lustre of the tips of Your toenails, I have heard of the
waves of Your wonderful mercy and I desire to see it.
bhaktir udachati yad api mdhava
na tvayi mama tila-mtr
paramevarat tad api tavdhika-
durghaa-ghaana-vidhtr [3]
1oo
O Mdhava! Although I dont have even a sesame seed of
devotion to You, Your supreme power is the creator of even
more improbable miracles.
ayam avilolataydya santana
kalitdbhuta-rasa-bhram
nivasatu nityam ihmta-nindini
vindan madhurima-sram [4]
O eternal Lord, may the bee of my heart steadily reside
eternally at Your lotus feet, where there is an abundance of
the most wonderful honeywhich surpasses the nectar of
immortalityand thus attain the ultimate sweetness.
(rla Rpa Goswm Prabhu)
janama saphala tra ka-daraana yra
bhgye ha-iychhe eka-bra
vikaiy hn-nayana kari ka daraana
chhe jva chitera vikra [1]
The birth of one who, by good fortune, has once seen Ka
is successful. Developing the hearts eyes and seeing Ka,
such a soul abandons all delusions.
vndvana-keli chatur vanaml
tribhaga-bhagim-rpa va-dhr aparpa
rasamaya nidhi, gua-l [2]
1o1
Ka is expert at play in Vndvan. He wears a forest gar-
land, poses bent in three places, and plays the ute perfectly.
He is a reservoir of rasa and possesses all qualities.
vara nava jaladhara ire ikhi-pichchha-vara
alak tilaka obh pya
paridhne pta-vsa vadane madhura hsa
hena rpa jagat mtya [3]
His complexion is the colour of a fresh rain cloud. His fore-
head is adorned with tilak, curling locks, and a hne peacock
feather. He wears yellow garments and a sweet smile on His
face. His form enchants the world.
indra-nla jini ka-rpa-khni
heriy kadamba-mle
mana uchana n chale charaa
sasra gelma bhule [4]
Beholding Kas form, which surpasses the beauty of a
sapphire, beneath a kadamba, my heart was overwhelmed.
My feet could not move. I forgot the world.
(sakh he) sudhmaya se rpa mdhur
dekhile nayana haya achetana
jhare premamaya vri [5]
O friend! When I saw the beauty of Kas nectarean form,
I fainted and shed tears of divine love.
1oz
kib ch ire kib va kare
kib se tribhaga hma
charaa-kamale amiy uchhale
thte npura dma [6]
What a crown on His head! What a ute in His hand! What
a threefold pose! Nectar surged from His lotus feet, which
were adorned with tinkling anklets.
sad kari bhga-rpa dhari
charaa-kamale sthna
anyse pi ka-gua gi
ra n bhajiba na [6]
I eternally desire to take the form of a bee, easily attain a
place at Kas lotus feet, and sing His glories. I will never
serve anyone else.
jaya rdhe, jaya ka, jaya vndvana
r-govinda, gopntha, madana-mohana [1]
All glory to Rdh, Ka, and Vndvan! All glory to r
Govinda, Gopnth, and Madan Mohan!
yma-kua, rdh-kua, giri-govardhana
klind yamun jaya, jaya mahvana [2]
All glory to ym Kua, Rdh Kua, Govardhan Hill,
the River Yamun, and Mahvan!
1o
ke-gha, va-vaa, dvdaa-knana
yh saba ll kaila r-nanda-nandana [3]
All glory to Ke Gh, Va Va, and Vrajas twelve forests!
Nandas son performed His Pastimes in all of these places.
r-nanda-yaod jaya, jaya gopa-gaa
rdmdi jaya, jaya dhenu-vatsa-gaa [4]
All glory to r Nanda and Yaod! All glory to rdm and
all the cowherd boys! All glory to Vrajas cows and calves!
jaya vabhnu, jaya krtid sundar
jaya paurams, jaya bhra-ngar [5]
All glory to Vabhnu and beautiful Krtid! All glory to
Paurams! All glory to Vrajas cowherd girls!
jaya jaya gopevara vndvana-mjha
jaya jaya ka-sakh bau dvija-rja [6]
All glory to Gopevar iva in Vndvan! All glory to Kas
funny brhma friend, Madhumagal!
jaya rma-gha, jaya rohi-nandana
jaya jaya vndvana-vs yata jana [7]
All glory to Rm Gh! All glory to Rohis son Balarm! All
glory to all of Vndvans residents!
jaya dvija-patn, jaya nga-kany-gaa
bhaktite yhr pila govinda-charaa [8]
1o
All glory to the brhmas wives and Klyas wives!
Through their devotion, they attained Govindas feet.
r-rsa-maala jaya, jaya rdh-yma
jaya jaya rsa-ll sarva-manorama [9]
All glory to the site of the rsa dance! All glory to Rdh
and ym! All glory to the rsa dance, which captures the
hearts of all!
jaya jayojjvala-rasa sarva-rasa-sra
paraky-bhve yh vrajete prachra [10]
All glory to madhura-rasa, the best of all rasas, which is
manifest in Vraja as paramour love!
r-jhnav-pda-padma kariy smaraa
dna ka-dsa kahe nma-sakrtana [11]
Remembering the lotus feet of r Jhnav Dev, the humble
Ka Ds chants the Holy Name.
(rla Kads Kavirj Goswm)
1o
Prayers
mra jvana sad ppe rata
nhika puyera lea
parere udvega diychhi ye kata
diychhi jvere klea [1]
My life is always engrossed in sin. There is not a trace of
piety within it. I have caused others so much anxiety and
trouble.
nija sukha lgi ppe nhi ari
day-hna svrtha-para
para-sukhe dukh sad mithya-bh
para-dukha sukha-kara [2]
I am never afraid to engage in sinful activities for the sake
of my own happiness. I am merciless and selhsh. I am a per-
petual liar. I am saddened by the happiness of others and
pleased by the sadness of others.
aea kman hdi mjhe mora
krodh, dambha-paryaa
mada-matta sad viaye mohita
his-garva vibhana [3]
There are unlimited sinful desires within the core of my
heart. I am angry and arrogant, always maddened with
vanity, infatuated with mundanity, and ornamented with
malice and pride.
1o6
nidrlasya hata sukrye virata
akrye udyog mi
pratih lgiy hya-charaa
lobha-hata sad km [4]
I am subdued by laziness and sleep, averse to performing
good deeds, and eager to perform sinful deeds. I engage in
deceitful behaviour in pursuit of prestige. I am ruined by
greed and constantly covetous.
e hena durjana sajjana-varjita
apardhi nirantara
ubha-krya-nya sadnartha-man
nn dukhe jara jara [5]
Such a sinner as I is shunned by devotees, and is a constant
offender. I am devoid of virtuous motives, always intent
upon evil, and racked by various miseries.
vrdhakye ekhana upya-vihna
tte dna akichana
bhakati-vinoda prabhura charae
kare dukha nivedana [6]
Now aged, I am devoid of any means of deliverance and
thus destitute and distressed. Bhakti Vinod submits this
remorseful confession at the Lords feet.
1o;
hari hari!
viphale janama goinu
manuya-janama piy rdh-ka n bhajiy
jniy uniy via khinu [1]
O Lord! My life has passed uselessly. I attained a human
birth, but I did not serve Rdh and Ka. Knowingly
I drank poison.
golokera prema-dhana hari-nma-sakrtana
rati n janmila kena tya
sasra-vinale div-nii hiy jvale
juite n kainu upya [2]
Why didnt I develop attachment to Hari-nm-sakrtan, to
Golokas divine love and wealth? My heart burns day and
night in the poisonous hre of sasra, yet I have not sought
any way to relieve it.
vrajendra-nandana yei ach-suta haila sei
balarma ha-ila niti
dna-hna yata chhila hari-nme uddhrila
tra k jagi mdhi [3]
Vrajendra Nandan became ach Suta and Balarm became
Niti. They delivered all the fallen souls with the Holy
Name. Jagi and Mdhi are evidence of this.
1o8
h h prabhu nanda-suta vabhnu-sut-yuta
karu karaha ei-bra
narottama-dsa kaya n heliha rg pya
tom vine ke chhe mra [4]
O Rdh! O Lord Ka! Be merciful to me this time.
Narottam Ds says, Please dont push me away from Your
reddish feet. Without You, who do I have?
ki jni ki bale tomra dhmete
ha-inu aragata
tumi daymaya patita-pvana
patita-trae rata [1]
I do not know by what force I have taken shelter within Your
abode. Surely it is by Your mercy alone, for You are ever
seeking the purihcation and deliverance of the fallen souls.
bharas mra ei mtra ntha!
tumi ta karu-maya
tava day ptra nhi mora sama
avaya ghuchre bhaya [2]
O Lord! You are merciful. This is my sole hope. There is no
one who needs Your mercy more than I. Certainly You will
dispel all my fear.
1oq
mre trite khra akati
avan-bhitare nhi
dayla hkura! ghoa tomra
adhama pmare trhi [3]
There is no one on earth who has the power to deliver me.
O merciful Lord! It is Your declaration that You deliver the
lowest, most sinful persons.
sakala chhiy siychhi mi
tomra charae ntha!
mi nitya-dsa tumi playit
tumi gopt, jaganntha! [4]
Abandoning everything, I have come to Your feet, O Lord!
I am Your eternal servant, and You are my maintainer and
protector, O Lord of the universe!
tomra sakala mi mtra dsa
mra tribe tumi
tomra charaa karinu varaa
mra nahi ta mi [5]
Everything is Yours. I am only a servant. Certainly You will
deliver me. I have embraced Your feet and no longer belong
to myself.
bhakati-vinoda kdiya araa
layechhe tomra pya
11o
kami apardha nme ruchi diy
plana karahe tya [6]
Weeping, Bhakti Vinod takes shelter at Your feet. Forgiving
his offences and giving him a taste for the Name, kindly
maintain him.
sarvasva tomra, charae spiy,
paechhi tomra ghare
tumi ta hkura, tomra kukkura,
baliy jnaha more [1]
I have offered everything at Your feet and taken shelter in
Your home. You are my Master. Consider me Your dog.
bdhiy nikae, mre plibe,
rahiba tomra dvre
pratpa-janere, site n diba,
rkhiba gaera pre [2]
You will tie me up nearby and maintain me. I will remain at
Your doorstep. I will not allow any inimical persons to enter;
I will keep them on the far side of Your moat.
tava nija-jana, prasda seviy,
uchchhia rkhibe yh
mra bhojana, parama-nande,
prati-dina habe th [3]
111
Whatever remnants Your devotees leave behind after hon-
ouring Your prasd I will eat every day with great joy.
basiy uiy, tomra charaa,
chintiba satata mi
nchite nchite, nikae yiba,
yakhana kibe tumi [4]
While sitting up or lying down, I will always think of Your
feet. I will come to You whenever You call me, dancing all
the way.
nijera poana, kabhu n bhviba,
rahiba bhvera bhare
bhakati-vinoda, tomre plaka,
baliy varaa kare [5]
I will never think about my own maintenance; I will always
remain within the shelter of loving attachment to You.
Bhakti Vinod embraces You as his maintainer.
tma-nivedana tuy pade kari
ha-inu parama sukh
dukha dre gela chint n rahila
chaudike nanda dekhi [1]
Surrendering myself at Your feet, I have become completely
happy. All my distress has gone away, I have no more
anxiety, and I see joy in all directions.
11z
aoka-abhaya amta-dhra
tomra charaa-dvaya
thte ekhana virma labhiy
chhinu bhavera bhaya [2]
Your feet are the abode of sorrowlessness, fearlessness, and
nectar. Receiving shelter beneath them, I have abandoned
all fear of material existence.
tomra sasre kariba sevana
nahiba phalera bhg
tava sukha yhe kariba yatana
haye pade anurg [3]
I will serve in Your home and will not become an enjoyer of
the results. Lovingly attached to Your feet, I will carefully do
whatever pleases You.
tomra sevya dukha haya yata
seo ta parama sukha
sev-sukha-dukha parama sampada
naye avidy-dukha [4]
All the distress I encounter in Your service is also my great
happiness. Both the distress and the happiness that come
from serving You are my great fortune. They both destroy
the distress of ignorance.
11
prva itihsa bhulinu sakala
sev-sukha peye mane
mi ta tomra tumi ta mra
ki kja apara dhane [5]
Feeling the happiness of Your service in my heart, I have
completely forgotten all past history. I am Yours, and You
are mine. What need is there for any other wealth?
bhakati-vinoda nande ubiy
tomra sevra tare
saba che kare tava ichh-mata
thkiy tomra ghare [6]
Diving in the joy of Your service, Bhakti Vinod resides within
Your home and performs all his endeavours in accordance
with Your will.
gaurga balite habe pulaka arra
hari hari balite nayane vabe nra [1]
When will the hairs on my body stand on end as I chant
Gaurga!? When will tears pour from my eyes as I chant,
Hari! Hari!?
ra kabe nitichda karu karibe
sasra-vsan more kabe tuchchha habe [2]
11
When will Ntichad be merciful to me? When will my
worldly desires become insignihcant?
viaya chhiy kabe uddha habe mana
kabe hma heraba r-vndvana [3]
When will my mind give up all worldliness and become
pure? When will I behold r Vndvan?
rpa-raghuntha-pade ha-ibe kuti
kabe hma bujhaba se yugala-priti [4]
When will I long for r Rpa and r Raghunths feet?
When will I understand the Divine Couples love?
rpa-raghuntha-pade rahu mora a
prrthan karaye sad narottama dsa [5]
May my aspiration be at the feet of r Rpa and r
Raghunth. Narottam Ds always prays in this way.
kabe habe bala se-dina mra
(mr) apardha ghuchi uddha nme ruchi
kp-bale habe hdaye sachra [1]
Please tell me, when will that day be mine when my offences
will be dispelled and taste for the pure Name will be infused
within my heart by divine grace?
11
tdhika hna kabe nije mni
sahiut-gua hdayete ni
sakale mnada pani amn
haye svdiba nma-rasa-sra [2]
When will I feel myself to be lower than a blade of grass,
bring the quality of tolerance within my heart, become eager
to honour everyone, and, devoid of desire for honour from
anyone, relish the essence of the Names rasa?
dhana jana ra kavit, sundar
baliba n chhi deha-sukha-kar
janme-janme do ohe gaurahari!
ahaituk-bhakti charae tomra [3]
When will I declare that I do not desire wealth, followers,
erudition, beautiful women, or any other bodily plea sures?
O Gaurahari! Birth after birth, please give me unconditional
devotion to Your feet.
(kabe) karite r-ka- nma uchraa
pulakita deha gadgada vachana
vaivarya-vepathu habe saghaana
nirantara netre vabe aru-dhra [4]
When will my hair stand on end, my voice falter, my com-
plexion turn pale, my body tremble, and tears pour inces-
santly from my eyes while I call aloud r Kas Name?
116
kabe navadvpe suradhun-tae
gaura-nitynanda bali nikapae
nchiy giy beiba chhue
vtulera prya chhiy vichra [5]
When, in the land of Nabadwp, on the banks of the
Ganges, will I run about, guilelessly calling, O Gaura!
O Nitynanda!, dancing and singing like a madman, giving
up all considerations?
kabe nitynanda more kari day
chhibe mora viayera my
diy more nija- charaera chhy
nmera hete dibe adhikra [6]
When will Nitynanda be merciful to me and cause me to
abandon my attachment to mundanity? When will He give
me the shade of His feet and grant me a place in the market-
place of the Name?
kiniba, luiba hari-nma-rasa
nma-rase mti ha-iba vivaa
rasera rasika- charaa paraa
kariy majiba rase anibra [7]
When will I buy and festively scatter the Names rasa? When
will I become intoxicated and overwhelmed with that rasa?
When will I touch the feet of a relisher of that rasa and
become immersed in that rasa perpetually?
11;
kabe jve day ha-ibe udaya
nija-sukha bhuli sudna-hdaya
bhakati-vinoda kariy vinaya
r-j-ahala karibe prachra [8]
When will compassion for all souls arise within me? When
will Bhakti Vinod forget his own happiness and travel about
respectfully preaching r Gaurasundars teachings with
a most humble heart?
kabe gaura-vane suradhun-tae
h rdhe h ka bale
kdiy beba deha-sukha chhi
nn lat-taru-tale [1]
When will I abandon all bodily pleasures and wander along
the banks of the Ganges beneath the trees and creepers in
r Gaurasundars forests, crying and calling out, O Rdh!
O Ka!?
va-pacha-ghete mgiy khiba
piba sarasvat-jala
puline puline gagai diba
kari ka-kolhala [2]
When will I eat by begging food from the houses of dog-
eating outcasts and drink the water of the river Saraswat?
When will I roll about on the banks of the Ganges and
uproariously call out, Ka!?
118
dhma-vs jane praati kariy
mgiba kpra lea
vaiava-charaa- reu gya mkhi
dhari avadhta-vea [3]
When will I bow down before the residents of r
Gaurasundars abode and beg for a particle of their mercy?
When will I wear the garb of an avadht and smear my body
with the dust of the devotees feet?
gaua-vraja-vane bheda n heriba
ha-iba varaja-vs
dhmera svarpa sphuribe nayane
ha-iba rdhra ds [4]
When will I see no difference between the residents of
Gaua and the residents of Vraja, and become a resident
of Vraja? When will the true nature of the Lords abode
manifest before my eyes? When will I become r Rdhs
maidservant?
11q
Advice
durlabha mnava-janma labhiy sasre
ka n bhajinu dukha kahiba khre? [1]
I attained a human birth, which is most rare in this world,
but did not serve Ka. To whom shall I express my sorrow?
sasra sasra kari michhe gela kla
lbha n ha-ila kichhu, ghaila jajla [2]
Living life after life in this mundane world, my time has
passed in vain. I have not gained anything. I have only
suffered.
kisera sasra ei chhybji prya
ihte mamat kari vth dina yya [3]
What sort of world is this? It is like a shadow play. Attaching
myself to it, my days pass by in vain.
e deha patana hale ki rabe mra?
keha sukha nhi dibe putra paribra [4]
When this body drops dead, what will remain mine?
Upon death neither my sons nor my family will give me
any satisfaction.
gardabhera mata mi kari parirama
kra lgi eta kari, n ghuchila bhrama [5]
1zo
I toil laboriously like an ass. For whom am I doing this? Still
my illusion has not been dispelled.
dina yya michh kje, ni nidr-vae
nhi bhvi maraa nikae chhe vase [6]
My days pass in mean ing less labour, and my nights pass in
sleep. I never con sider that death is sit ting nearby.
bhla manda khi, heri, pari, chint-hna
nhi bhvi, e deha chhiba kona dina [7]
I eat luxuriously, look around, and dress carelessly, never
considering that one day I will leave this body.
deha-geha-kalatrdi-chint avirata
jgichhe hdaye mora buddhi kari hata [8]
Constant thoughts of my body, home, wife, and so on, arise
in my heart and spoil my intelligence.
hya, hya! nhi bhvianitya e saba
jvana vigate koth rahibe vaibhava? [9]
Alas! Alas! I never considered that all of these things are
temporary. When my soul departs, where will all these
opulences remain?
mane arra mama paiy rahibe
vihaga-pataga tya vihra karibe [10]
1z1
My body will be laid to rest at the crematorium. There birds
and insects will enjoy it.
kukkura sgla saba nandita haye
mahotsava karibe mra deha laye [11]
Dogs and jackals will happily have a festival with my body.
ye dehera ei gati, tra anugata
sasra-vaibhava ra bandhu-jana yata [12]
This is the fate of my body, its effects, material wealth, and
all of my companions.
ataeva my-moha chhi buddhimna
nitya-tattva ka-bhakti karuna sandhna [13]
So, intelligent souls! Abandon Mys illusion and search for
the eternal truth: devotion to Ka.
e ghora-sasre paiy mnava
n pya dukhera ea
sdhu-saga kari hari bhaje yadi
tabe anta haya klea [1]
A person who has fallen into this terrible world never ceases
to suffer. If one associates with sdhus and serves Hari,
however, ones suffering comes to an end.
1zz
viaya anale jvalichhe hdaya
anale baye anala
apardha chhi laya ka-nma
anale paaye jala [2]
A fallen soul burns in the ever-increasing hre of mundanity.
Avoiding offences, chant Kas Name. This pours water
on the hre.
niti chaitanya charaa-kamale
raya la-ila yei
kli dsa bale jvane marae
mra raya sei [3]
Kli Ds says, Anyone who has taken shelter of Niti and
Chaitanyas lotus feet is my shelter, in life and in death.
haribolo haribolo haribolo bhi re
hari-nma aniychhe gauraga-niti re [1]
(modera dukha dekhe re)
O Brothers! Chant Hari! Chant Hari! Chant Hari!
Gaurga and Niti have brought the Lords Name. (Oh!
They see our suffering.)
hari-nma vin jvera anya dhana ni re
hari-nme uddha hala jagi-mdhi re [2]
(baa pp chhila re)
1z
The soul has no wealth other than the Lords Name. Oh!
Jagi and Mdhi were purihed by the Lords Name (Oh!
They were great sinners).
michhe my-baddha haye jvana ki re
(mi mra bale re)
-vae ghure ghure ra koth yi re [3]
(ra ea ni re)
Bound by My (claiming I and mine), I pass my life in
vain. Oh! Controlled by mundane desires, wandering and
wandering, where shall I go next? (Oh! Mundane desires
never end).
hari bale deo bhi ra mukhe chhi re
(nira ta sukha re)
bhoga-moka-vchh chhi hari-nma gi re [4]
(uddha-sattva haye re)
O brothers! Chant Hari! and throw ashes in the face
of material desire. (Oh! Being desireless is happiness).
Abandoning desire for mundane enjoyment and liberation,
I chant the Lords Name (being spiritually pure).
n cheye-o nmera gue o saba phala pi re
(tuchchha phaler praysa chhee re)
vinoda bale yi laye nmera bli re [5]
(nmera bli chhee re)
1z
Even without desiring them, I obtain all ends (dharma, artha,
kma, and moka) by the Names power. (Oh! Abandon
all endeavours for insignihcant ends). Bhakti Vinod says,
I proceed, removing the obstacles to the Lords Name.
(Oh! Avoid the obstacles to the Lords Name.)
hari-nma mahmantra sarva-mantra-sra
ydera karu-bale jagate prachra
sei nma-paryaa sdhu, mahjana
thdera nind n kariha kadchana [1]
The Hari-nm mahmantra is the best of all mantras and
is distributed throughout the world by the mercy of the
sdhus devoted to the Name. Never criticise such great
souls.
vrajendra-nandana ka sarvevarevara
mahevara di tra sevana-tatpara
nma chintmai ka-chaitanya-svarpa
bheda-jna n karibe ll-gua-rpa [2]
Vrajendra Nandan Ka is the Lord of all Lords. iva and
all other gods are dedicated to His service. The Name is
a wish-fulhlling jewel and a spiritual form of Ka Himself.
Do not consider Kas Name to be distinct from His Form,
Qualities, or Pastimes.
1z
guru ka-rpa hana strera prame
guru-rpe ka kp kare bhgyavne
se gurute martya-buddhi avajdi tyaji
ia-lbha kara, nirantara nma bhaji [3]
The scriptures conhrm that Guru is a form of Ka (SB:
11.1;.z;). In the form of Guru, Ka bestows His mercy
upon the fortunate. Give up the conception that Guru is
a mortal, and all other types of disrespect, and attain your
cherished goal: serving the Name eternally.
ruti, ruti-mt-saha stvata pura
r-nma-charaa-padma kare nrjana
sei ruti-stra yeb karaye nindana
se aparadhra saga karibe varjana [4]
The Vedas, their mother, Gyatr, and rmad Bhgavatam
worship the Holy Names lotus feet. Reject the association
of any offender who criticises these scriptures.
nmera mahim sarva-strete vkhne
atistuti, hena kabhu n bhviha mane
agastya, ananta, brahm, ivdi satata
ye nma-mahim-gth sakrtana-rata
se nma-mahim-sindhu ke pibe pra?
atistuti bale yeisei durchra [5]
The Names glories are proclaimed in all the scriptures.
Never consider such glorihcation to be exaggerated praise.
1z6
Agastya, Ananta, Brahm, iva, and so on are always
devoted to chanting the Names glories. Who can cross the
ocean of those glories? Anyone who considers them exag-
gerated praise is wicked.
ka-nmvali nitya golokera dhana
kalpita, prkta, bhveapardhi-jana [6]
Kas Names are the eternal wealth of Goloka. Anyone
who considers Them imaginary or mundane is an offender.
nme sarva-ppa-kaya sarva-stre kaya
sr-dina ppa kari sei bharasya
emata durbuddhi yra sei apardh
my-pravachita, dukha bhuje niravadhi [7]
All the scriptures declare that the Name destroys all sin. The
wicked who sin all day long in expectation of this are offend-
ers. They are deluded by my and suffer perpetually.
atulya r-ka-nma pra-rasa-nidhi
tra sama n bhviha ubha-karma di [8]
r Kas incomparable Name is a brimming reservoir of
rasa. Chanting the Name should never be considered equal
to pious worldly action (such as adhering to vows, practis-
ing renunciation, performing austerities, making sacrihcial
offerings, and so on).
1z;
nme raddh-hina-janavidht vchita
tre nma dne apardha sunichita [9]
Those who have no faith in the Name have been deceived
by Providence. To give the Name to them is certainly an
offence.
uniyo ka-nma-mhtmya apra
ye prti-rahita, sei nardhama chhra
ahat mamat yra antare bhire
uddha ka-nma tra kabhu nhi sphure [10]
Those who remain devoid of love for Kas Name even
after hearing His boundless glories are deplorable, fallen
souls. The pure Name of Ka never reveals Himself to
those who are internally and externally ridden with egotism
and possessiveness.
ei daa apardha kariy varjjana
ye sujana kare harinma sakrtana
aprva r-ka-prema labhya tre haya
nma-prabhu tra hde nitya vilasaya [11]
Great souls who avoid these ten offences and engage in
Hari-nm-sakrtan attain unprecedented r Ka-prema.
The Name Himself plays within their hearts eternally.
(rla Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswm Mahrj)
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prabhu kahekahil ei mahmantra
ih japa giy sabe kariy nirbandha
ih haite sarva-siddhi ha-ibe sabra
sarva-kaa bala ithe vidhi nhi ra
ki ayane ki bhojane, ki v jgarae
ahar-nia chinta ka, balaha vadane
ma-prati sneha yadi thke sabkra
ka vin keha kichhu n balibe ra
(r Chaitanya-bhgavata: Madhya-khaa, ., .)
rman Mahprabhu declared, I have told you all this
mah mantra. Chant it earnestly. By doing so, you will
attain all perfection. Chant always. There are no rules in
that regard. Whether you are resting, eating, or awakeday
and night think of Ka and chant His Name aloud. If you
have any affection for Me, do not speak of anything other
than Ka.
cheto-darpaa-mrjana bhava-mah-dvgni-nirvpaa
reya-kairava-chandrik-vitaraa vidy-vadh-jvanam
nandmbudhi-vardhana prati-pada prmtsvdana
sarvtma-snapana para vijayate r-ka-sakrtanam
r Ka-sakrtan cleanses the mirror of consciousness,
extinguishes the raging forest hre of material existence,
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shines moonlight on the evening lotus of good fortune, is
the life of divine knowledge, expands the ocean of ecstasy,
is the taste of full nectar at every moment, and soothes
the entire self. May r Ka-sakrtan be supremely
victorious!
nmnm akri bahudh nija-sarva-aktis
tatrrpit niyamita smarae na kla
etd tava kp bhagavan mampi
durdaivam dam ihjani nnurga
O Lord, You have manifested Your numerous Names, placed
all of Your power within Them, and made no rules regarding
the time for remembering Them. Such is Your great mercy.
My misfortune, however, is that I have no attachment to
Your Names.
td api sunchena taror iva sahiun
amnin mnadena krtanya sad hari
The Lords Name is to be chanted always, with more humil-
ity than a blade of grass, tolerance like that of a tree, respect
for everyone, and without desire for respect from anyone.
na dhana na jana na sundar
kavit v jagad-a kmaye
mama janmani janmanvare
bhavatd bhaktir ahaituk tvayi
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O Lord of the universe, I do not desire wealth, followers,
beautiful women, or erudition (dharma, artha, kma, or
moka). Birth after birth, I desire only unconditional devo-
tion to You.
ayi nanda-tanuja kikara
patita m viame bhavmbudhau
kpay tava pda-pakaja-
sthita-dhl-sada vichintaya
O Ka, Your servant has fallen into the terrible ocean of
this world. Mercifully consider me a speck of dust at Your
lotus feet.
nayana galad-aru-dhray
vadana gadgada-ruddhay gir
pulakair nichita vapu kad
tava nma-grahae bhaviyati
When will tears stream from my eyes, my voice falter, and
the hair on my body stand on end as I call Your Name?
yugyita nimeea chaku prvyitam
nyyita jagat sarva govinda-virahea me
O Govinda, in separation from You, a moment feels like an
age, tears pour from my eyes, and the world is void.
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liya v pda-rat pinau mm
adarann marma-hat karotu v
yath tath v vidadhtu lampao
mat-pra-nthas tu sa eva npara
That debauchee may tightly embrace this maidservant, or
He may leave me and break my heart. He may do as He likes,
but He alone is the Lord of my heart.
(r Chaitanya Mahprabhu)
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r r Prabhupda-padma Stavaka
sujanrvuda-rdhita-pda-yuga
yuga-dharma-dhurandhara-ptra-varam
varadbhaya-dyaka-pjya-pada
praammi sad prabhupda-padam [1]
My master, Prabhupd rla Bhakti Siddhnta Saraswat
hkur, established the religion of the age, Ka-sakrtan,
and is the chief minister of the universal assembly of lead-
ing Vaiavas. His lotus feet are worshipped by millions
of virtuous souls and fulhl the desires of those who dispel
souls fears. Eternally I offer my obeisance to my masters
worshippable feet.
bhajanorjjita-sajjana-sagha-pati
patitdhika-kruikaika-gatim
gati-vachita-vachakchintya-pada
He is the leader of the great souls who are endowed with
devotion and the sole, greatly merciful shelter for the fallen.
His inconceivable feet are the shelter of even the deceitful
by deceiving them. Eternally I offer my obeisance to my
masters lotus feet.
atikomala-kchana-drgha-tanu
tanu-nindita-hema-mla-madam
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madanrvuda-vandita-chandra-pada
His long, supple, golden form crushes the pride of golden
lotus stems. His moon-like feet are worshipped by millions
of Cupids. Eternally I offer my obeisance to them.
nija-sevaka-traka-raji-vidhu
vidhuthita-hukta-siha-varam
varagata-blia-anda-pada
He is the moon that delights his star-like servants. His great,
lion-like roar scares away the inimical. His feet bestow aus-
piciousness upon the simple who accept them. Eternally
I offer my obeisance to my masters feet.
vipulkta-vaibhava-gaura-bhuva
bhuvaneu vikrtita-gaura-dayam
dayanya-garpita-gaura-pada
He reveals the divine glory of r Gaura Dhm, propounds
r Gauras celebrated grace throughout the world, and
installs r Gaura within the hearts of the recipients of his
grace. Eternally I offer my obeisance to my masters feet.
chira-gaura-janraya-viva-guru
guru-gaura-kioraka-dsya-param
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paramdta-bhaktivinoda-pada
He is the eternal shelter of the souls surrendered unto r
Gaura and the Guru of the world. He is dedicated to the ser-
vice of his Guru, rla Gaura Kior, and completely devoted
to rla Bhakti Vinod. Eternally I offer my obeisance to my
masters feet.
raghu-rpa-santana-krtti-dhara
dhara-tala-krttita-jva-kavim
kavirja-narottama-sakhya-pada
He expounds the glory of r Rpa, r Santan, and r
Raghunth. In this world he is glorihed as being nondiffer-
ent from r Jva and a counterpart of rla Kads Kavirj
and rla Narottam hkur. Eternally I offer my obeisance
to my masters feet.
kpay hari-krtana-mrti-dhara
dhara-bhara-hraka-gaura-janam
janakdhika-vatsala-snigdha-pada
He is the embodiment of Hari-krtan. He mercifully relieves
Mother Earth of the burden upon her. He is an associate
of r Gaura, and more kind and affectionate than a father.
Eternally I offer my obeisance to my masters feet.
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aragata-kikara-kalpa-taru
taru-dhik-kta dhra vadnya varam
varadendra-garchita-divya-pada
He is a wish-fulhlling tree for the surrendered servants. His
benevolence and tolerance shame even a trees. The demi-
gods and sages worship his divine feet. Eternally I offer my
obeisance to my masters feet.
parahasa-vara paramrtha-pati
patitodharae kta-vea-yatim
yati-rja-gaai parisevya-pada
He is the best of the paramahasas and the guardian of the
supreme wealth (Ka-prema). He accepted the robes of
a sannys to deliver the fallen. His feet are served by the
best of the sannyss. Eternally I offer my obeisance to my
masters feet.
vabhnu-sut-dayitnuchara
chararita-reu-dharas tam aham
mahad-adbhuta-pvana-akti-pada
He is rmat Rdhrs beloved servant. I hold on my
head the dust of his tremendous, wondrously purifying feet
and eternally offer my obeisance to them.
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r r Prema-dhma-deva Stotram
deva-siddha-mukta-yukta-bhakta-vnda-vandita
ppa-tpa-dva-dha-dagdha dukha-khaitam
ka-nma-sdhu-dhma-dhanya-dna-sgara
prema-dhma-devam eva naumi gaura-sundaram [1]
svara-koi-darpabha-deha-vara-gaurava
padma-prijta-gandha-vanditga-saurabham
koi-kma-mrchchhitghri-rpa-rsa-ragara
prema-nma-dna-janya-pacha-tattvaktmaka
sga-divya-pradstra-vaibhavvatrakam
yma-gaura-nma-gna-ntya-matta-ngara
nti-puryadha-kaly-adharma-dukha-dusaha
jva-dukha-hna-bhakta-saukhyadna-vigraham
kaly-aghaugha-na-ka-nma-sdhu-sachara
dvpa-navya-gga-baga-janma-karma-darita
rnivsa-vsa-dhanya-nma-rsa-haritam
r-haripriyea-pjyadh-ach-purandara
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r-ach-dulla-blya-bla-saga-chachala
kumra-sarva-stra-daka-tarka-magalam
chttra-saga-raga-digjigu-darpa-sahara
varjya-ptra-srameya-sarpa-saga-khelana
skandha-vhi-chaura-trtha-vipra-chitra-llanam
ka-nma-mtra-blya-kopa-nti-saukara
snna-gga-vri-bla-saga-raga-khelana
blikdi-prihsya-bhagi-blya-llanam
ka-tarka-chhtra-ikakdi-vda-tatpara
r nimi-paiteti-nma-dea-vandita
navya-tarka-daka-laka-dambhi-dambha-khaitam
sthpitrtha-khaa-khaa-khaitrtha-sambhara
loka-gga-vandanrtha-digjigu-bhita
vyatyalaktdi-doa-tarkitrtha-ditam
dhvasta-yukti-ruddha-buddhi-datta-dhmaddara
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stra-vtti-ippana-skma-vchandbhuta
dhtu-mtra-ka-akti-sarva-viva-sambhtam
ruddha-buddhi-paitaugha-nnya-yukti-nirdhara
ka-di-pta-hetu-abdakrtha-yojana
sphoa-vda-khalaika-bhitti-ka-vkaam
sthla-skma-mla-lakya-ka-saukhya-sambhara
prema-raga-pha-bhaga-chhtra-kku-ktara
chhtra-saga-hasta-tla-krtandya-sacharam
ka-nma-sdhu-sindhu-magna-dik-charchara
rya-dharma-pla-labdha-dka-ka-krtana
laka-laka-bhakta-gta-vdya-divya-nartanam
dharma-karma-na-dasyu-dua-duktodhara
mlecha-rja-nma-bdha-bhakta-bhti-bhajana
laka-laka-dpa-naia-koi-kaha-krtanam
r-mdaga-tla-vdya-ntya-kji-nistara
laka-lochanru-vara-hara-kea-kartana
koi-kaha-ka-krtanhya-daa-dhraam
nysi-vea-sarva-dea-h-huta-ktara
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r-yatsa-bhakta-vea-rhadea-chraa
ka-chaitanykhya-ka-nma-jva-traam
bhva-vibhramtma-matta-dhvamna-bh-dhara
r-gaddhardi-nitynanda-saga-vardhana
advaykhya-bhakta-mukhya-vchitrtha-sdhanam
ketra-vsa-sbhila-mt-toa-tatpara
nysi-rja-nla-aila-vsa-srvabhaumapa
dkitya-trtha-jta-bhakta-kalpa-pdapam
rma-megha-rga-bhakti-vi-akti-sachara
prema-dhma-divya-drgha-deha-deva-nandita
hema-kaja-puja-nindi-knti-chandra-vanditam
nma-gna-ntya-navya-divya-bhva-mandira
dhvasta-srvabhauma-vda-navya-tarka-kara
dhvasta-tad-vivarta-vda-dnavya-ambharam
daritrtha-sarva-stra-ka-bhakti-mandira
ka-ka-ka-ka-ka-nma-krtana
rma-rma-gna-ramya divya-chhanda-nartanam
yatra-tatra-ka-nma-dna-loka-nistara
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godavarya-vma-tra-rmnanda-savada
jna-karma-mukta-marma-rga-bhakti-sampadam
prakya-knta-ka-bhva-sevankara
dsya-sakhya-vtsya-knta-sevanottarottara
reha-prakya-radhikghri-bhakti-sundaram
r-vraja-svasiddha-divya-kma-ka-tatpara
nta-mukta-bhtya-tpta-mitra-matta-darita
snigdha-mugdha-ia-mia-suha-kuha-haritam
tantra-mukta-vmya-rga-sarva-sevanottara
tma-navya-tattva-divya-rya-bhgya-darita
yma-gopa-rdhikpta-kokta-gupta-cheitam
mrchchhitghri-rmarya-bodhittma-kikara
naa-kuha-krma-vipra-rpa-bhakti-toaa
rma-dsa-vipra-moha-mukta-bhakta-poaam
kla-ka-dsa-mukta-bhaathri-pijara
ragantha-bhaa-bhakti-tua-bhagi-bhaa
lakmya-gamya-ka-rsa-gopikaika-poaam
lakmya-bha-ka-ra-sdhya-sdhankara
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brahma-sahitkhya-ka-bhakti-stra-dyaka
ka-kara-sdhu-nma-ka-kvya-gyakam
r-pratparudra-rja-ra-sevya-mandira
r-rathgra-bhakta-gta-divya-nartandbhuta
ytri-ptra-mitra-rudrarja-hch-chamatktam
guichgamdi-tattva-rpa-kvya-sachara
prema-mugdha-rudra-rja-aurya-vrya-vikrama
prrthitghri-varjitnya-sarva-dharma-sagamam
luhita-pratpa-ra-pda-dhli-dhsara
dkitya-suprasiddha-paitaugha-pjita
reha-rja-rjaptra-ra-bhakti-bhitam
dea-mt-ea-daranrthi-gaua-gochara
gaura-garvi-sarva-gaua-gauravrtha-sajjita
stra-astra-daka-dua-nstikdi-lajjitam
muhyamna-mtkdi-deha-jva-sachara
nysa-pacha-vara-pra-janma-bhmi-darana
koi-koi-loka-lubdha-mugdha-di-karaam
koi-kaha-ka-nma-ghoa-bheditmbara
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rta-bhakta-oka-nti-tpi-ppi-pvana
laka-koi-loka-saga-ka-dhma-dhvanam
rma-keli-sgrajta-rpa-karadara
vyghra-vraaina-vanya-jantu-ka-gyaka
prema-ntya-bhva-matta-jhakhaa-nyakam
durga-vanya-mrga-bhaa-mtra-saga-saukara
gga-ymundi-bindu-mdhavdi-mnana
mthurrtta-chita-ymungra-bhga-dhvanam
smrita-vrajti-tvra-vipralambha-ktara
mdhavendra-vipralambha-mthurea-mnana
prema-dhma-dakma-prva-kuja-knanam
gokuldi-goha-gopa-gopik-priyakara
prema-gujanli-puja-pupa-puja-rajita
gta-ntya-daka-paki-vka-laka-vanditam
go-vdi-nda-dpta-prva-moda-medura
prema-buddha-ruddha-buddhi-matta-ntya-krtana
plvitru-kchanga-vsa-chturaganam
ka-ka-rva-bhva-hsya-lsya-bhsvara
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prema-mugdha-ntya-krtankulrintika
snna-dhanya-vri-dhnya-bhmi-kua-deakam
prema-kua-rdhikkhya-stra-vandandara
tinti-talastha-ymunormmi-bhvanpluta
nirjanaika-rdhiktma-bhva-vaibhavvtam
yma-rdhikpta-gaura-tattva-bhittikkara
rik-ukokti-kautukhya-lsya-lpita
rdhik-vyatta-kmadeva-kma-mohitam
prema-vaya-ka-bhva-bhakta-hch-chamatkara
r-prayga-dhma-rpa-rga-bhakti-sachara
r-santandi-ki-bhakti-ikadaram
vaiavnurodha-bheda-nirvviea-pajara
nysi-laka-nyaka-praknanda-traka
nysi-ri-ki-vsi-ka-nma-prakam
vysa-nraddi-datta-vedadh-dhurandhara
brahma-stra-bhya-ka-nradopadeaka
loka-turya-bhanta-ka-samprakakam
abda-vartannta-hetu-nma-jva-nistara
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tma-rma-vchandi-nirvviea-khaana
rauta-vkya-srthakaika-chidvilsa-maanam
divya-ka-vigrahdi-gaua-buddhi-dhikkara
brahma-pramtmya-lakadvayaika-vchana
r-vraja-svasiddha-nanda-lla-nanda-nandanam
r-rasa-svarpa-rsa-lla-gopa-sundara
rdhik-vinoda-mtra-tattva-lakanvaya
sdhu-saga-ka-nma-sdhanaika-nichayam
prema-sevanaika-mtra-sdhya-ka-tatpara
tma-rma-vchanaika-aikrtha-darita
rudra-sakhya-abda-jta-yad-yad-artha-sambhtam
sarva-sarva-yukta-tat-tad-artha-bhridkara
r santannurpa-jva-sampradyaka
lupta-trtha-uddha-bhakti-stra-suprachrakam
nla-aila-ntha-pha-naija-krya-saukara
tyga-bhya-bhoga-buddhi-tvra-daa-nindana
rya-uddha-ka-kma-sevanbhi-nandanam
rya-rga-sevanokta-bhgya-koi-dukara
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r-prayga-bhaa-vallabhaika-niha-sevana
nla-aila-bhaa-datta-rga-mrga-rdhanam
r gaddharrpitdhikra-mantra-mdhura
r-svarpa-rya-saga-gmbhirntya-llana
dvdabda-vahni-garbha-vipralambha-lanam
rdhikdhirha-bhva-knti-ka-kujara
r-svarpa-kaha-lagna-mthura-pralpaka
rdhiknu-vedanrtta-tvra-vipralambhakam
svapnavat-samdhi-da-divya-varantura
stvikdi-bhva-chihna-deha-divya-sauhava
krma-dharma-bhinna-sandhi-gtra-pupa-pelavam
hrasva-drgha-padma-gandha-rakta-pta-pura
tvra-vipralambha-mugdha-mandirgra-dhvita
krma-rpa-divya-gandha-lubdha-dhenu-veitam
varitli-kla-ka-keli-aila-kandara
indu-sindhu-ntya-dpta-ka-keli-mohita
rmi-ra-supta-deha-vta-raga-vhitam
ymunli-ka-keli-magna-saukhya-sgara
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rtri-ea-saumya-vea-yitrdra-saikata
bhinna-sandhi-drgha-deha-pelavti-daivatam
rnta-bhakta-chakratrtha-ha-di-gochara
rta-bhakta-kaha-ka-nma-kara-hdgata
lagna-sandhi-suhu-deha-sarva-prva-sammatam
ardha-bhya-bhva-ka-keli-varantura
ymunmbu-ka-rdhikli-keli-maala
vyakta-gupta-dpta-tpta-bhagi-mdankulam
gha-divya-marma-moda-mrchchhan-chamatkara
sya-gharadi-chakdri-sindhu-llana
bhakta-marma-bhedi-tvra-dukha-saukhya-khelanam
atyachintya-divya-vaibhavritaika-akara
rotra-netra-gatyatta-bodha-rodhitdbhuta
prema-labhya-bhva-siddha-chetan-chamatktam
brahma-ambhu-veda-tantra-mgya-satya-sundara
vipra-dra-vija-mrkha-yvandi-nmada
vitta-vikramochcha-ncha-sajjanaika-sampadam
str-pumdi-nirvvivda-srvavdikoddhara
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sindhu-nya-veda-chandra-ka-kumbha-prim
sndhya-chndrakoparga-jta-gaura-chandram
snna-dna-ka-nma-saga-tat-partpara
tma-siddha-svalla-pra-saukhya-lakaa
svnubhva-matta-ntya-krtantma-vaanam
advayaika-lakya-pra-tattva-tat-partpara
r-purvarnukampi-labdha-dka-daivata
keavkhya-bhrat-saka-kea-rakitam
mdhavnudh-kiora-ka-sevandara
sindhu-bindu-veda-chandra-ka-phlgunodita
nysa-soma-netra-veda-chandra-ka-bodhitam
va-va-veda-chandra-ka-lochanntara
r-svarpa-rya-saga-hara-ea-ghoaa
ikaakkhya-ka-krtanaika-poaam
prema-nma-mtra-viva-jvanaika-sambhara
prema hema-deva dehi dsarea manyat
kamyat mahpardha-rirea gayatm
rpa-kikareu rmnanda-dsa-sambhara
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saraddha sapta-daaka prema-dhmeti-nmakam
stava ko pi pahan gaura rdh-yma-maya vrajet [71]
pachame ata-gaurbde r-siddhnta-sarasvat
rdhara ko pi tach chhiyas trida nauti sundaram [72]
1q
Holy Days
r Guru-parampar
ka haite chatur-mukha hana ka-sevonmukha
brahm haite nradera mati
nrada haite vysa madhva kahe vysa dsa
prapraja padmanbha gati [1]
By Kas association, Brahm became devoted to Kas
service. By Brahms association, Nrad Muni became
devoted. After Nrad came Ka Dvaipyan Vedavys.
Prapraja Madhva chrya declared he was Vysas
servant. He was Padmanbha Trthas Guru.
nhari mdhava-vae akobhya paramahase
iya bali agkra kare
akobhyera iya jaya- trtha nme parichaya
tra dsye jnasindhu tare [2]
Nhari Trtha and Mdhava Trtha were also disciples
in Madhva chryas line. Mdhava Trtha accepted the
paramahasa Akobhya Trtha as his disciple. Akobhya
Trthas disciple was Jaya Trtha. Jaya Trthas servant was
Jnasindhu.
th haite daynidhi tra dsa vidynidhi
rjendra ha-ila th haite
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thra kikara jayadharma nme parichaya
parampar jna bhla mate [3]
After Jnasindhu came Daynidhi. Daynidhis serv-
ant was Vidynidhi. After Vidynidhi came Rjendra.
Rjendras servant was Jaya Dharma. Know the parampar
properly in this way.
jayadharma-dsye khyti r puruottama-yati
thate brahmaya-trtha sri
vysatrtha tra dsa lakmpati vysa-dsa
th haite mdhavendra pur [4]
Jaya Dharmas renowned servant was r Puruottam Trtha.
After r Puruottam Trtha came the learned Brahmaya
Trtha. Brahmaya Trthas servant was Vysa Trtha. Vys
Trthas servant was Lakmpati. After Lakmpati came
Mdhavendra Pur.
mdhavendra pur-vara iya-vara r-vara
nitynanda, r-advaita vibhu
vara-purke dhanya karilena r-chaitanya
jagad-guru gaura mahprabhu [5]
The best disciples of the great Mdhavendra Pur were var
Pur, Lord Nitynanda, and Lord r Advaita. Jagad-guru
r Chaitanya Mahprabhu blessed var Pur (by accepting
var Pur as His Guru.)
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mahprabhu r-chaitanya rdh-ka nahe anya
rpnuga janera jvana
vivambhara priyakara r svarpa-dmodara
r gosvm rpa-santana [6]
r Chaitanya Mahprabhu is nondifferent from r r
Rdh-Ka and is the very life of r Rpas followers.
rla Svarp Dmodar Goswm, rla Rpa Goswm
Prabhu, and rla Santan Goswm Pra bhu are most dear
to Vivambhar.
rpa-priya mahjana jva-raghuntha hana
tra priya kavi kadsa
ka-dsa-priya-vara narottama sevpara
yra pada vivantha-a [7]
r Rpas dear followers are the great souls r Jva and r
Raghunth. Their dear follower is rla Kads Kavirj.
His dearmost follower is r Narottam, who is ever engaged
in divine service. His feet are the aspiration of r Vivanth
Chakravart hkur.
vivantha-bhakta-stha baladeva jaganntha
tra priya r-bhakti-vinoda
mah-bhgavata-vara r-gaura-kiora-vara
hari-bhajanete yra moda [8]
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The foremost devotees of rla Vivanth Chakravart
hkur are rla Baladev Vidybha and rla Jagannth
Ds Bbj. Their dear follower is rla Bhakti Vinod hkur.
His associate is the best of the topmost devotees, rla Gaura
Kior Ds Bbj, whose sole joy is r Haris service.
tadanuga-mahjana r-ka-krtana-dhana
yeb dila puri jaga kma
r vrabhnav-var sad sevya sevpar
thra dayita-dsa nma [9]
The follower of rla Gaura Kior Ds Bbj, the great soul
Dayita Ds (rla Saraswat hkur), whose wealth is r
Ka-krtan, fulhlled the desires of the whole world. He
is the dearmost of r Vrabhnav and is always engaged
in Her service.
tad abhinna deha-divya svarpa-rpa-raghu-jivya
sad sevya yra pdapadma
susiddhnta mrti-dhara r rdhara guru-vara
rupnuga-sdhu-reya-sadma [10]
r Dayita Ds nondifferent divine form, the living mani-
festation of rla Svarp Dmodar, r Rpa, and r
Raghunth, whose lotus feet are to be served eternally, is the
best of Gurus, rla Bhakti Rakak rdhar Dev-Goswm
Mahrj. He is the embodiment of perfect siddhnta and the
ultimate refuge for the sdhus who follow r Rpa.
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tra priya mano bha sthpane sad sachea
bhakti sundara r govinda nma
tra priya manonta chra-prachre rata
r bhakti-nirmalchrya nma [11]
His dear disciple, who constantly endeavours to fulhl his
desires, is rla Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswm
Mahrj. rla Govinda Mahrjs dear successor, who is
devoted to practising and preaching his teachings, is rla
Bhakti Nirmal chrya Mahrj.
ei parampar dhana sabe gaura-nija-jana
tdera uchchhie mora kma [12]
All the Gurus in this succession are associates of r
Gaurga. I pray for their remnants.
ye nila prema-dhana karu prachura

hena prabhu koth gel chrya hkura [1]
Where has Advaita chrya, the Lord who mercifully
brought the wealth of divine love to this world, gone?
kh mora svarpa rpa kh santana
kh dsa raghuntha patita-pvana [2]
Where are my Svarp, Rpa, and Santan? Where is my
Raghunth Ds? Where are the saviours of the fallen souls?
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kh mora bhaa-yuga kh kavirja
eka-kle koth gel gor naa-rja [3]
Where are my Raghunth Bhaa and Gopl Bhaa? Where
is my Kads Kavirj? Where has the great dancer r
Gaurga suddenly gone?
pe kuiba mth anale paiba
gaurga guera nidhi koth gele pba [4]
I will break my head on a rock, I will enter into hrewhere
shall I go to reach the reservoir of all qualities, r Gaurga?
se saba sagra sage ye kaila vilsa
se saga n p knde narottama dsa [5]
Not hnding the association of r Gaurga, who performed
His Pastimes with all these associates, Narottam Ds weeps.
r Davatr Stotram
pralaya-payodhi-jale dhtavn asi veda
vihita-vahitra-charitram akhedam
keava dhta-mna-arra jaya jagada hare [1]
O Hari! O Keava! O Lord of the universe! You have
assumed the form of a hsh! All glory to You! Easily You acted
like a boat and upheld the Vedas above the waters of the
cosmic devastation.
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kitir iha vipulatare tihati tava phe
dharai-dharaa-kina-chakra-garihe
keava dhta-krma-arra jaya jagada hare [2]
O Hari! O Keava! O Lord of the universe! You have assumed
the form of a tortoise! All glory to You! You upheld Mount
Mandara upon Your giant back and thereafter became
beautihed by the circular scar it left.
vasati daana-ikhare dhara tava lagn
aini kalaka-kaleva nimagn
keava dhta-kara-rpa jaya jagada hare [3]
the form of a boar! All glory to You! The earth sits hxed atop
the tip of Your tusk like a dark spot upon the moon.
tava kara-kamala-vare nakham adbhuta-ga
dalita-hirayakaipu-tanu-bhgam
keava dhta-narahari-rpa jaya jagada hare [4]
assumed a half-man, half-lion form! All glory to You! You
ripped apart the bee-like body of Hirayakaipu with the
amazingly sharp nails of Your beautiful lotus hands.
chhalayasi vikramae balim adbhuta-vmana
pada-nakha-nra-janita-jana-pvana
keava dhta-vmana-rpa jaya jagada hare [5]
assumed the form of a dwarf! All glory to You! In the form
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of an amazing dwarf You deceived Bali Mahrj with Your
giant steps and delivered all souls with the water owing
from Your toenails.
katriya-rudhira-maye jagad-apagata-ppa
snapayasi payasi amita-bhava-tpam
keava dhta-bhgupati-rpa jaya jagada hare [6]
assumed the form of a protector of the sages, Paraurm!
All glory to You! You bathed the world with the blood of
the katriyas and absolved all the worlds sins and sorrows.
vitarasi diku rae dik-pati-kamanya
daa-mukha-mauli-bali ramayam
keava dhta-rma-arra jaya jagada hare [7]
assumed the form of Rmachandra! All glory to You! During
the battle at Laka You distributed to all the directions the
most pleasing, crowning offering of the ten heads of Rva,
which were desired by the guardians of the directions.
vahasi vapui viade vasana jaladbha
hala-hati-bhti-milita jamunbham
keava dhta-haladhara-rpa jaya jagada hare [8]
assumed the form of Balarm! All glory to You! On Your
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white body You wear garments the colour of clouds and
the River Yamun when she is frightened by the striking of
Your plough.
nindasi yaja-vidher ahaha ruti-jta
sadaya-hdaya darita-pau-ghtam
keava dhta-buddha-arra jaya jagada hare [9]
assumed the form of Buddha! All glory to You! Your heart
hlled with compassion, You decry the scriptural injunctions
for animal sacrihce.
mlechchha nivaha-nidhane kalayasi karavla
dhmaketum iva kim api karlam
keava dhta-kalki-arra jaya jagada hare [10]
the form of Kalki! All glory to You! To destroy the wicked
You brandish Your stunning, frightening, comet-like sword.
r-jayadeva-kaver idam uditam udra
u sukha-da ubha-da bhava-sram
keava dhta-daa-vidha-rpa jaya jagada hare [11]
assumed ten different forms! All glory to You! O readers,
listen to this grand, pleasing, auspicious, extraordinary
composition by the poet r Jayadev.
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vedn udharate jaganti vahate bh-golam udbibhrate
daitya drayate bali chhalayate katra-kaya kurvate
paulastya jayate hala kalayate kruyam tanvate
mlechchhn mrchchhayate dakti-kte kya
tubhya nama [12]
I offer my obeisance unto r Ka, who assumes ten
forms and rescues the Vedas, upholds Mandara Mountain,
uplifts the earth, rips apart demons, deceives Bali Mahrj,
kills the katriyas, conquers Rva, carries a plough, shows
compassion, and annihilates the wicked.
(rla Jayadev Goswm)
r Harivsar Gti
r hari-vsare hari-krtana-vidhna
ntya rambhil prabhu jagatera pra [1]
On the holy day of r Hari (Ekda), rman Mahprabhu,
the life and soul of the universe, began dancing.
puyavanta rvsa-agane ubhrambha
uhila krtana-dhvani gopla govinda [2]
With the auspicious beginning of the krtan in the courtyard
of the fortunate rvs, the sound of the chanting, Gopl!
Govinda! arose.
mdaga mandir bje akha karatla
sakrtana sage saba ha-ila mila [3]
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The sounds of the mdagas, cymbals, conchshells, and
clapping hands all combined together in the sakrtan.
brahme uhila dhvani priy ka
chaudikera amagala yya saba na [4]
The sound of the sakrtan arose and hlled the sky, destroy-
ing inauspiciousness in all directions.
chatur-dike r hari-magala sakrtana
madhye nche jaganntha mirera nandana [5]
Mahprabhu Vivambhar, the son of Jagannth Mira,
danced, surrounded by the auspicious Hari-nm-sakrtan
on all sides.
sabra agete obhe r chandana-ml
nande nchaye sabe ha-iye vibhol [6]
Everyone was decorated with sandalwood paste and ower
garlands, and danced, overwhelmed with joy.
nijnande nche mahprabhu vivambhara
charaera tli uni ati manohara [7]
Mahprabhu Vivambhar danced in the ecstasy of Himself.
Hearing the rhythm of His feet was heart capturing.
bhvvee ml nhi rahaye galya
chhiiy paaye giy bhakatera gya [8]
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While He was rapt in ecstasy, His ower garland could not
remain around His neck. It tore and fell as the devotees sang.
yra nmnande iva vasana n jne
yra rase nche iva se nche pane [9]
In the ecstasy of whose Name iva forgets His clothing, in
the ecstasy of whom iva always dances, that Supreme Lord
now dances personally.
yra nme vlmki ha-ila tapodhana
yra nme ajmila pila mochana [10]
yra nme ravane sasra-bandha ghuche
hena prabhu avatari kali-yuge nche [11]
By whose Name Vlmki became a powerful sage, by whose
Name Ajmil attained liberation, by hearing whose Name
the bondage of material existence is destroyed, that very
Lord descends in the Age of Kali and dances.
yra nma la-i uka nrada beya
sahasra-vadana-prabhu yra gua gya [12]
sarva-mah-pryachita ye prabhura nma
se prabhu nchaye dekhe yata bhgyavn [13]
He whose Name ukadev and Nrad take as they wander
about, whose glories the thousand-mouthed Anantadev
sings, whose Name is the supreme form of atonement, that
Lord now dances and glances upon the fortunate souls.
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r ka-chaitanya nitynanda-chda jna
vndvana dsa tachhu pada-yuge gna [14]
Embracing r Ka Chaitanya and Nitynandachad as his
life and soul, Vndvan Ds sings the glories of Their lotus
feet.
uddha-bhakata- charaa-reu
bhajana-anukla
bhakata-sev parama-siddhi
prema-latikra mla [1]
The dust of pure devotees feet is favourable to devotion.
Serving the devotees is the supreme fulhlment and the root
of the creeper of divine love.
mdhava-tithi bhakti-janan
yatane plana kari
ka-vasati vasati bali
parama dare vari [2]
I carefully observe the holy days related to Mdhava. They
are the mother of devotion. With great adoration, I embrace
the abode of Ka as my own.
gaura mra ye-saba sthne
karala bhramaa rage
se-saba sthna heriba mi
praayi-bhakata-sage [3]
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In the company of loving devotees, I behold all the places
my Gaurasundar visited during His Pastimes.
mdaga-vdya unite mana
avasara sad yche
gaura-vihita krtana uni
nande hdaya nche [4]
My heart always begs for the opportunity to hear the
sound of the mdaga. Hearing the krtan prescribed by
r Gaurasundar, my heart dances with joy.
yugala-mrti dekhiy mora
parama-nanda haya
prasda-sev karite haya
sakala prapacha jaya [5]
Beholding the Deity forms of the Divine Couple, I feel the
greatest joy. By honouring prasd, I overcome the entire
material illusion.
ye-dina ghe bhajana dekhi
ghete goloka bhya
charaa-sdhu dekhiy gag
sukha n sm pya [6]
On days when I see devotional service taking place in my
home, I feel that Goloka has manifested there. Seeing the
Ganges, the nectar from the Lords feet, my happiness has
no limit.
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tulas dekhi juya pra
mdhava-toa jni
gaura-priya ka-sevane
jvana srthaka mni [7]
Seeing Tulas Dev soothes my soul, for I know she pleases
Mdhava. Honouring k, r Gaurasundars favourite,
I consider my life successful.
bhakativinoda ka-bhajane
anukla pya yh
prati-divase parama-sukhe
svkra karaye th [8]
Whatever Bhakti Vinod obtains that is favourable to Kas
service, he accepts every day with the greatest joy.
nagara bhramiy mra gaura ela ghare
gaura ela ghare mra niti ela ghare
dhl jhri achmt gaura kole kare
nandete bhakta-gae hari hari bale
After touring the town, my Gaurga came home! My
Gaurga and my Niti came home! After dusting Him off,
ach Mt embraces Gaurga! The devotees joyfully sing
Hari! Hari!
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rdhe jaya jaya mdhava-dayite
gokula-taru-maala-mahite [1]
O Rdh! O Beloved of Mdhava! O heroine of the girls of
Gokula! All glory to You! All glory to You!
dmodara-rati-vardhana-vee
hari-nikua-vnd-vipinee [2]
O She who dresses to increase Dmodars attachment!
O Queen of Haris pleasure groves in Vndvan!
vabhndadhi-nava-ai-lekhe
lalit-sakhi gua-ramita-vikhe [3]
O new moon who has arisen from the ocean of King
Vabhnu! O friend of Lalit! O charmer of Vikh!
karu kuru mayi karu-bharite
sanaka-santana-varita-charite [4]
Be merciful to me, O You who are hlled with mercy! O She
whose glory is sung by Sanaka and Santan!
(rla Rpa Goswm Prabhu)
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hari haraye nama ka ydavya nama
ydavya mdhavya keavya nama [1]
O Lord, Ka, Ydava, Hari, Mdhava, Keava, again and
again I offer my obeisance to You.
gopla govinda rma r madhusdana
giridhr gopntha madana-mohana [2]
All glory to Gopl, Govinda, Rm, r Madhusdan,
Giridhr, Gopnth, Madan Mohan!
r-chaitanya nitynanda r advaitachandra
gaddhara rvsdi gaura-bhakta-vnda [3]
All glory to r Chaitanya, Nitynanda, Advaitachandra,
Gaddhar, rivs, and all the Lords devotees!
jaya rpa santana bhaa raghuntha
r-jva gopla-bhaa dsa raghuntha [4]
All glory to r Rpa, Santan, Raghunth Bhaa, r Jva,
Gopl Bhaa, and Raghunth Ds!
ei chhaya gosi kari charaa vandana
yh haite vighna-na abha-praa [5]
I offer my obeisance to these six goswms. By doing so, all
obstacles are destroyed and all desires are fulhlled.
ei chhaya gosi yra mi tra dsa
t-sabra pada-reu mora pacha-grsa [6]
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I am a servant of these six goswms. Their foot dust is my
hve forms of sustenance.
tdera charaa sevi bhakta sane vsa
janame janame mora ei abhila [7]
To live with the devotees who serve their feet is my desire,
birth after birth.
ei chhaya gosi yabe vraje kail vsa
rdh-ka-nitya-ll karil praka [8]
When these six goswms lived in Vraja, they revealed
Rdh-Kas eternal Pastimes.
nande bala hari bhaja vndvana
r-guru-vaiava-pade majiy mana [9]
Joyfully chant, Hari!, and worship Vndvan, meditating
on the feet of r Guru and the Vaiavas.
r-guru-vaiava-pda-padma kari a
(hari) nma-sakrtana kahe narottama dsa [10]
Aspiring for the lotus feet of r Guru and the Vaiavas,
Narottam Ds chants the Holy Name.
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Style
At the beginning of each rati, the Pacha Tattva mantra
is sung.
r-ka-chaitanya prabhu nitynanda
r-advaita gaddhara rvsdi gaura-bhakta-vnda
At the end of each rati and parikram, the Hare Ka
mahmantra is sung.
The Names of rman Mahprabhu and Nitynanda
Prabhu may also be sung at these times, and each rati and
parikram concludes by chanting Niti Gaura Haribol.
At midday rati Yaomat-nandana and Jaya ach-nandana
are sung.
In the morning and evening after parikram, obeisances are
offered to Tulas Dev, the Vaiavas, and Gag Dev with
these verses:
vndyai tulas-devyai priyyai keavasya cha
ka-bhakti-prade devi satyavatyai namo nama
Again and again I offer my obeisance unto Vnd Dev, who
is known as Tulas Dev and Satyavat, who is most dear to
Ka, and who bestows devotion to Ka upon us.
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vchh-kalpatarubhya cha kp-sindhubhya eva cha
patitn pvanebhyo vaiavebhyo namo nama
Again and again I offer my obeisance unto the Supreme
Lords devotees, who are saviours of the fallen, oceans of
mercy, and wish-fulhlling trees.
sarva-vaiavera pye kari namaskra
ithe apardha kichhu nahuka mra
(r Chaitanya-bhgavata: di-khaa, .)
I offer my obeisance at the feet of all Vaiavas. May I make
no offence in doing so.
hachena habena prabhura yata dsa
sabra charaa vand dante kari ghsa
(Devak Nandan Ds)
Holding straw between my teeth, I offer my obeisance at the
feet of all Vaiavas who have been and shall be.
sadya ptaka-sahantr sadyo dukha-vinin
sukhad bhaktid gag gagaiva param gati
O Gag Dev, you instantly remove sin and sorrow. You
give joy and devotion. You are my ultimate shelter.
In the evening on parikram are sung: Gurudeva! kp bindu
diy, the Pacha Tattva mantra, Kabe r-Chaitanya more, and
Namo nama Tulas Mahr.
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Before the seated krtans in the morning and evening are
recited the Sanskrit prayers beginning with Vande ham
r-Guro.
After the class in the morning and evening Hari Haraye
nama Ka is sung.
The songs sung during the seated krtans, which follow the
morning and evning parikrams, are organised by theme
in this order: Guru, Pacha Tattva, Vaiava, Niti, Gaura,
Ka, Hari-nm.
The songs sung for Guru and the Pacha Tattva are the same
each day. In the morning: Sasra-dvnala-lha-loka, r-
Ka-Chaitanya-Prabhu jve day kari, and Bhaja bhaja re mr
mana ati manda. In the evening: r-Guru-charaa-padma and
r-Ka-Chaitanya-Prabhu day kara more.
For the other categories, songs may be chosen on a daily
basis. For example, one may sing hkura Vaiava-gaa for
the Vaiava in the morning and Ohe Vaiava hkura in
the evening.
In the evening, prior to the final Hari-nm krtan,
Sujanrvuda-rdhita-pda-yugam and the r r Prema-dhma-
deva-stotram are sung. Each night ten verses from the r r
Prema-dhma-deva-stotram are sung. The chanting starts with
verse one on Saturdays and concludes with the hnal verses
of the text on Fridays.
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On the appearance days of the Gurus in our lineage, and
on other special occasions, Ka haite Chaturmukha is sung.
This song is often begun from verse hve or six.
On the appearance days of r Kas Ll-avatrs, the r
Davatra-stotram is sung.
On the disappearance days of Gurus from our lineage or
other worshippable Vaiavas, Ye nilo prema-dhana is sung,
and Ei bra karu kara may also be sung.
On Harivsar Tithi, whether it occurs on an Ekda or a
Mahdvda, r-Hari-vsare Hari-krtana-vidhna is sung
in the morning and uddha-bhakata-charaa-reu is sung in
the evening.
During the month of Krtik, He Deva Bhavanta vande and
Rdhe jaya jaya Mdhava-dayite are sung.
kars (lit. ornaments) may be sung during or after songs.
Throughout this book kars have been included in songs in
bold text that is surrounded by brackets. In addition to the
kars that are specihc to particular songs, general kars that
are thematically appropriate and not excessive may be sung.
Listed below are some simple standard kars used to con-
clude most songs. They are sung according to theme:
r Guru: jaya gurudeva!
Vaiava: jaya vaiava thkur!
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Niti: dayl niti!
Gaura: jaya gaurahari!
In addition to these concluding kars, other kars are often
added prior to them after a song is completed. The following
is a short list of examples which simply indicates the style
and variety of kars that are sung from time to time:
r Guru and Vaiava:
ei br my day kara
patit-pvan r gurudev ei br my day kara
(patit-pvan vaiav hkur ei br my day kara)
apardha kam kare ei br my day kara
sev-adhikra diy ei br my day kara
r charae sev diy ei br my day kara
jaya gurudeva!
(jaya vaiava hkur!)
This time be merciful to me. O saviour of the fallen! O r
Gurudev! Forgive my offences. Give me the qualihcation to
serve. Give me the service of your feet. This time be merciful
to me. All glory to Gurudev!
Niti:
bhaja bhaja niti bhaja
bhajile niti gaura pbe bhaja bhaja niti bhaja
bhajile rdh-ka pbe bhaja bhaja niti bhaja
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patit-pvan nitynanda bhaja bhaja niti bhaja
prema-dt nitynanda bhaja bhaja niti bhaja
dayl niti!
Serve! Serve! Serve Niti! If you serve Niti, you will reach
Gaurga. If you serve Niti, you will reach Rdh-Ka.
O saviour of the fallen, O Nitynanda! O giver of divine
love! Serve! Serve! Serve Niti! O merciful Niti!
Gaura:
gaurahari hari bol!
ach-nandan gaurahari gaurahari haribol
patit-pvan gaurahari gaurahari haribol
saprada gaurahari gaurahari haribol
jaya gaurahari!
Chant Gaurahari! Chant Hari! O ach Nandan!
O Gaurahari! O saviour of the fallen! Chant Gaurahari!
Chant Hari! All glory to Gaurahari!
During sakrtan:
bhaja bhaja bhaja re bhi!
r-ka-chaitanya gosi bhaja bhaja bhaja re bhi
dayl guru nitynanda bhaja bhaja bhaja re bhi
bhajile janam saphal habe bhaja bhaja bhaja re bhi
bhajan vin r gati ni bhaja bhaja bhaja re bhi
niti gaura haribol!
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Serve! Serve! O brothers! Serve! Serve Lord r Ka
Chaitanya! Serve Nitynanda, the original, all-merciful
Guru! If you serve, your birth will be successful! There is
no other way than service. Serve! Serve! O brothers! Serve!
jay do jay do
ach-nandan gauraharir jay do jay do
patit-pvan nitynander jay do jay do
jay dile jay-i habe jay do jay do
premnande bhu tuli jay do jay do
neche neche bhu tuli jay do jay do
Give jay! Give jay! Give jay to ach Nandan Gaurahari!
Give joy to the saviour of the fallen, Nitynanda! If you
give jay, then everything will be glorious. In the joy of love,
raise your arms and give jay! Raise your arms, dance, and
give jay!
haribol! haribol!
gaura nitynanda bol haribol! haribol!
gaura r advaita bol haribol! haribol!
gaura gaddhara bol haribol! haribol!
gaura rnivsa bol haribol! haribol!
gaura-bhakta-vnda bol haribol! haribol!
niti gaura haribol!
Chant Hari! Chant Hari! Chant Gaura-Nitynanda!
Chant Gaura r Advaita! Chant Gaura Gaddhar!
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Chant Gaura rnivs! O devotees of Gaura, chant Hari!
Chant Hari! Chant Niti! Gaura! Hari!
The Jay Dhvani is recited following every rati, parikram,
and class.
According to time, place, and circumstance, the jays recited
are adjusted.
Jay is given to the Deities who are being worshipped at a
particular assembly.
Following the jay to the Deities, jay is given to the rati and
parikram being performed.
Tadya Magal rati k jay!
Tadya Mdhyhna Bhog rati k jay!
Tadya Sandhy rati k jay!
Tadya Mandir Parikram k jay!
Tadya Tulas Parikram k jay!
(Tadya means His or Their, and in this context implies.
The Deities magal rati or something similar. Tadya is
also used throughout the scriptures as a term for things
which are especially dear to the Lord and ht to be offered
special worship.)
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Jay is given to holy days and persons or places related to
them.
On Ekda:
r Harivsar Tithi k jay!
r Ekda Upavs Plankr Bhakta-vnda k jay!
On the appearance day of the Lord or a Vaiava:
Tadya ubha virbhv Tithi Var k jay!
On the disappearance day of a Vaiava:
Tadya Tirobhv Tithi Var Mahotsav k jay!
Jay is given to the particular name of a person, place, or
event being celebrated (for example):
Bhagavn rla Bhakti Siddhnta Saraswat hkurer
virbhv Mahmahotsav k jay!
r Nabadwp Dhm Parikramr Adhivs Mahotsav k jay!
r Jagannth Mirer nandotsav k jay!
Jay is given to the ram, Temple, or place in which worship
is taking place.
1;6
There are no hard and fast rules about the order and number
of jays to be given, though enlongated recitations praising
inessential or obscure elements are undesireable.
The following verses are recited before honouring prasdam:
mahprasde govinde nma-brahmai vaiave
svalpa-puya-vat rjan vivso naiva yyate
O king, one whose fortune is meagre never develops faith
in mahprasd, Govinda, the Holy Name, or the Vaiavas.
bhi re!
arra avidy-jla jaendriya the kla
jve phele viaya-sgare
tra madhye jihv ati lobhamaya sudurmati
tke jet kahina sasre
The body is a net of illusion, and the material senses
are ones enemies; they throw the soul into the ocean of
mundanity. Among the senses, the tongue is the most vora-
cious and wicked. It is very difhcult to conquer the tongue
in this world.
ka baa daymaya karibre jihv jaya
sva-prasd-anna dila bhi
sei annmta po rdh-ka-gua go
preme ka chaitanya-niti
1;;
O brothers! Ka is very merciful: to conquer the tongue
He has given us His remnants! Accept this nectarean food,
sing the glories of Rdh-Ka, and with love call out,
Chaitanya! Niti!
(preme bhare ka re)
(dayl niti chaitanya bale preme bhare ka re)
(niti gaura haribol!)
Call with love! Call with love: Dayl Niti Chaitanya! Niti!
Gaura! Hari!
Following this recitation jay is given, and then prasdam is
honoured while chanting Hari-nm.
On Harivsar-tithis (days on which devotees fast from
grains) the song beginning Bhi re! arra avidy-jla is not
customarily sung because it mentions grain prasdam
(anna).
1;8
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Index
akrodha paramnanda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6;
mra jvana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1o
tma-nivedana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
avatra sra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
arra avidy-jla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1;6
bhaja bhakata-vatsala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1q
bhajah re mana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . q6
bhaja re bhaja re mr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . q
cheto-darpaa-mrjana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1z8
dayl niti chaitanya bale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ;o
deva-siddha-mukta-yukta-bhakta . . . . . . . . . . 16
durlabha mnava-janma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11q
e ghora-sasre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1z1
ei-bra karu kara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
emana gaurga vine nhi ra . . . . . . . . . . . . ;;
gaurga balite habe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
gaurgera dui pada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ;z
gaur pah n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
gya gor madhur svare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ;
gopnth, mra upya ni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . q1
gopnth, ghucho sasra-jvl . . . . . . . . . . . 8q
gopnth, mama nivedana una . . . . . . . . . . . 8;
gurudeva! kp-bindu diy . . . . . . . . . . . . . zq
18o
haribolo haribolo haribolo bhi re . . . . . . . . . . 1zz
hari haraye nama ka ydavya nama . . . . . 16
hari hari! viphale janama goinu . . . . . . . . . . 1o;
hari he dayla mora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . q
hari-nma mahmantra sarva-mantra-sra . . . . . 1z
he deva bhavanta vande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . qq
janama saphala tra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1oo
jaya guru-mahrja . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
jaya jaya gurudever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
(jaya) rdh-mdhava . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . q;
jaya rdhe, jaya ka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1oz
jayare jayare jaya gaura-sarasvat . . . . . . . . . . z
jaya ach-nandana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1;
(jaya) yaod-nandana ka . . . . . . . . . . . . . q;
jva jga, jva jga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . z
kabe gaura-vane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11;
kabe habe bala se-dina mra . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
kabe r chaitanya more karibena day . . . . . . .
kali-kukkura-kadana yadi cho he . . . . . . . . . 1
ke ybi ke ybi bhi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
(kib) jaya jaya gorchadera . . . . . . . . . . . . . z
ki jni ki bale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1o8
ki-rpe piba sev . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
ka haite chatur-mukha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1q
mnasa, deha, geha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . q
mayra-mukua-ptmbara-dhr . . . . . . . . . . q8
181
nagara bhramiy mra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
namo nama tulas mahr . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
niti guamai mra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
niti-pada-kamala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
(ohe) vaiava hkura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
parama karua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
emana durmati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ;
prabhu kahekahil ei mahmantra . . . . . . . . 1z8
pralaya-payodhi-jale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
rdhe jaya jaya mdhava-dayite . . . . . . . . . . . 16
sasra-dvnala-lha-loka . . . . . . . . . . . .
r guru charaa-padma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
r hari-vsare hari-krtana-vidhna . . . . . . . . . 18
r ka chaitanya prabhu day kara more . . . . .
r-ka-chaitanya prabhu jve day kari . . . . . . 8
uddha-bhakata-charaa-reu . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
sujanrvuda-rdhita-pda-yuga . . . . . . . . . . 1z
hkura vaiava-gaa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . q
hkura-vaiava-pada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6z
vande ha r-guro r-yuta-pada-kamala . . . 8
vibhvar ea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
vimala hema jini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ;6
vndyai tulas-devyai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16;
yadi, gaura n hata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
yaomat-nandana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ye nila prema-dhana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
td api sunchena taror iva sahiun
amnin mnadena krtanya sad hari
(r ikakam)
One who is more humble than a blade of grass,
tolerant like a tree, respectful to everyone, and
free from desire for respect is qualified to
constantly practise r Ka-sakrtan.

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r Guru rati Stuti

Who else is such a friend? Who else is there to rescue you

When will I give up this mundane ego? When will I honour

jaya sa-parikara r-r-guru-gaurga-gndharv-

r-guru karu-sindhu adhama janra bandhu

mnasa, deha, geha, yo kichhu mora

he deva bhavanta vande

ye nila prema-dhana karu prachura

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