(11) sri-jahnava-pada-padma koriya smaran dina krishna-dasa kohe nama-sankirtan
Translation:
(1) All glories to Radha and Krishna and the divine forest of Vrindavana. All glories to the three presiding Deities of Vrindavana—Sri Govinda, Gopinatha, and Madana-mohana.
(2) All glories to Syama-kunda, Radha-kunda, Govardhana Hill, and the Yamuna River (Kalindi). All glories to the great forest known as Mahavana, where Krishna and Balarama displayed all of Their childhood pastimes.
(3) All glories to Kesi-ghata, where Krishna killed the Kesi demon. All glories to the Vamsi-vata tree, where Krishna attracted all the gopis to come by playing His flute. Glories to all of the twelve forests of Vraja. At these places the son of Nanda, Sri Krishna, performed all of His pastimes.
(4) All glories to Krishna’s divine father and mother, Nanda and Yasoda. All glories to the cowherd boys, headed by Sridama, the older brother of Srimati Radharani and Ananga Manjari. All glories to the cows and calves of Vraja.
(5) All glories to Radha’s divine father and mother, Vrishabhanu and the beautiful Kirtida. All glories to Paurnamasi, the mother of Sandipani Muni, grandmother of Madhumangala and Nandimukhi, and beloved disciple of Devarshi Narada. All glories to the young cowherd maidens of Vraja.
(6) All glories, all glories to Gopisvara Siva, who resides in Vrindavana in order to protect the holy dhama. All glories, all glories to Krishna’s funny brahmana friend, Madhumangala.
(7) All glories to Rama-ghata, where Lord Balarama performed His rasa dance. All glories to Lord Balarama, the son of Rohini. All glories, all glories to all of the residents of Vrindavana.
(8) All glories to the wives of the proud Vedic brahmanas. All glories to the wives of the Kaliya serpent. Through pure devotion they all obtained the lotus feet of Lord Govinda.
(9) All glories to the place where the rasa dance of Sri Krishna was performed. All glories to Radha and Syama. All glories, all glories to the divine rasa dance, which is the most beautiful of all Lord Krishna’s pastimes.
(10) All glories, all glories to the mellow of conjugal love, which is the most excellent of all rasas and is propagated in Vraja by Sri Krishna in the form of the divine parakiya-bhava [paramour love].
(11) Remembering the lotus feet of Lord Nityananda’s consort, Sri Jahnava Devi, this very fallen and lowly servant of Krishna sings the sankirtana of the holy name.
(Refrain) O Radha! O beloved of Madhava! O You who are worshiped by all the young girls of Gokula! All glories unto You! All glories unto You!
(1-3) You who dress Yourself in such a way as to increase Lord Damodara's love and attachment for You! O queen of Vrndavana, which is the pleasure grove of Lord Hari! O new moon that has arisen from the ocean of King Vrsabhanu! O friend of Lalita! O You who make Visakha loyal to You due to Your wonderful qualities of friendliness, kindness, and faithfulness to Krsna! O You who are filled with compassion! O You whose divine characteristics are described by the great sages Sanaka and Sanatana! O Radha, please be merciful to me!
(1) All glories, all glories to the beautiful arati ceremony of Lord Caitanya. This Gaura-arati is taking place in a grove on the banks of the Jahnavi [Ganges] and is attracting the minds of all living entities in the universe.
(2) On Lord Caitanya’s right side is Lord Nityananda, and on His left is Sri Gadadhara. Nearby stands Sri Advaita, and Srivasa Thakura is holding an umbrella over Lord Caitanya’s head.
(3) Lord Caitanya has sat down on a jeweled throne, and the demigods, headed by Lord Brahma, perform the arati ceremony.
(4) Narahari Sarakara and other associates of Lord Caitanya fan Him with camaras, and devotees headed by Sanjaya Pandita, Mukunda Datta, and Vasu Ghosha sing sweet kirtana.
(5) Conchshells, bells, and karatalas resound, and the mridangas play very sweetly. This kirtana music is supremely sweet and relishable to hear.
(6) The brilliance of Lord Caitanya’s face conquers millions upon millions of moons, and the garland of forest flowers around His neck shines.
(7) Lord Siva, Sukadeva Gosvami, and Narada Muni are all there, and their voices are choked with the ecstasy of transcendental love. Thus Thakura Bhaktivinoda envisions the glory of Lord Sri Caitanya.
(1) Just worship Sri Gaurahari, who is always affectionate toward His devotees. He is the same Supreme Godhead, Krishna, who sported in the cowherd pastures of Vraja and stole the hearts of Nanda and Yasoda.
(2) Mother Yasoda calls to Krishna, "My dear Damodara, it is very late. Please come right now, sit down in the dining hall, and take Your lunch."
(3) On the direction of Nanda Maharaja, Krishna, the holder of Govardhana Hill, sits down, and then all the cowherd boys, along with Krishna's elder brother, Sri Baladeva, sit down in rows to take their lunch.
(4) They are then served a feast of sukta and various kinds of green leafy vegetables, then nice fried things, and a salad made of the green leaves of the jute plant. They are also served pumpkin, baskets of fruit, small square cakes made of lentils and cooked-down milk, then thick yogurt, squash cooked in milk, and vegetable preparations made from the flower of the banana tree.
(5) Then they receive fried squares of mung dahl patties, and urad dahl patties, capatis, and rice with ghee. Next, sweets made with milk, sugar, and sesamum; rice flour cakes; thick cooked-down milk; cakes floating in milk; and sweet rice.
(6) There is also sweet rice that tastes just like nectar due to its being mixed with camphor. There are bananas, and cheese which is nectarean and delicious. They are also served twelve kinds of sour preparations made with tamarinds, limes, lemons, oranges, and pomegranates.
(7) There are puris made with white flour and sugar; puris filled with cream; laddus; and dahl patties boiled in sugared rice. Krishna eagerly eats all of the food.]
(8) In great ecstasy and joy Krishna eats the rice, curried vegetables, sweets, and pastries cooked by Srimati Radharani.
(9) Krishna’s funny brahmana friend Madhumangala, who is very fond of laddus, gets them by hook or by crook. Eating the laddus, he shouts, "Haribol! Haribol!" and makes a funny sound by slapping his sides under his armpits with his hands.
(10) Beholding Radharani and Her gopi friends out of the corners of His eyes, Krishna eats at the house of mother Yasoda with great satisfaction.
(11) After lunch, Krishna drinks rose-scented water. Then all of the boys, standing in lines, wash their mouths.
(12) After all the cowherd boys wash their hands and mouths, in great bliss they take rest with Lord Balarama.
(13) The two cowherd boys Jambula and Rasala then bring Krishna pan made with betel nuts, fancy spices, and catechu. After eating that pan, Sri Krishnacandra then happily goes to sleep.
(14) While Krishna happily takes His rest on an excellent bedstead, His servant Visalaksha cools Him with a fan of peacock feathers.
(15) At mother Yasoda’s request the gopi Dhanishtha brings remnants of food left on Krishna’s plate to Srimati Radharani, who eats them with great delight.
(16) Lalita-devi and the other gopis then receive the remnants, and within their hearts they sing the glories of Radharani and Krishna with great joy.
(17) Thakura Bhaktivinoda, whose one and only joy is the pastimes of Lord Hari, sings this Bhoga-arati song.
(1) manasa, deho, geho, jo kichu mor arpilu tuwa pade, nanda-kisor! (2) sampade vipade, jivane-marane day mama gela, tuwa o-pada barane (3) marobi rakhobi—jo iccha tohara nitya-dasa prati tuwa adhikara (4) janmaobi moe iccha jadi tor bhakta-grihe jani janma hau mor (5) kita-janma hau jatha tuwa das bahir-mukha brahma janme nahi as (6) bhukti-mukti-spriha vihina je bhakta labhaite tako sanga anurakta (7) janaka, janani, dayita, tanay prabhu, guru, pati—tuhu sarva-moy (8) bhakativinoda kohe, suno kana! radha-natha! tuhu hamara parana
Translation :
(1) Mind, body, and family, whatever may be mine, I have surrendered at Your lotus feet, O youthful son of Nanda!
(2) In good fortune or in bad, in life or at death, all my difficulties have disappeared by choosing those feet of Yours as my only shelter.
(3) Slay me or protect me as You wish, for You are the master of Your eternal servant.
(4) If it is Your will that I be born again, then may it be in the home of Your devotee.
(5) May I be born again even as a worm, so long as I may remain Your devotee. I have no desire to be born as a Brahma averse to You.
(6) I yearn for the company of that devotee who is completely devoid of all desire for worldly enjoyment or liberation.
(7) Father, mother, lover, son, Lord, preceptor, and husband; You are everything to me.
(8) Thakura Bhaktivinoda says, "O Kana, please hear me! O Lord of Radha, You are my life and soul!"
1) When, oh when will that day be mine? When my offenses ceasing, taste for the name increasing, when in my heart will your mercy shine, when, oh when will that day be mine?
2) Lower than a blade of grass, more tolerant than a tree. When will my mind attain this quality? Respectful to all, not expecting their honour, then shall I taste the name’s nectar sublime. When, oh when will that day be mine?
3) Great wealth or followers, feminine beauty, I won’t care for them or the comforts of my body. Birth after birth give me, Oh Lord Caitanya, causeless devotion to Your feet divine, when, oh when will that day be mine?
4) When will I utter Krishna, Krishna, Krishna, with words choked up and shivering body? When will I be trembling all over, lose bodily color, tears pouring from my eyes, when, oh when will that day be mine?
5) When in Navadvipa along the Ganges bank, shouting ‘Gaura-Nityananda’ as a surrendered soul, dancing, chanting, running everywhere, when will I become half mad of mind? When, oh when will that day be mine?
6) When will Lord Nityananda show mercy upon me, when will I reject the world of maya? Bestow unto me the shade of Your lotus feet, let the right to preach the name be mine. When, oh when will that day be mine?
7) I will beg, borrow, or steal the nectar of the name. By the name’s effect I will feel paralyzed. Oh! Enjoyer of the nectar of the name, When will I touch your lotus feet till the end of time? When, oh when will that day be mine?
8) When kindness to all beings will be appearing, with free heart forget myself comforting, Bhaktivinoda in all humility prays, "Now I will set out to preach Your order sublime." When, oh when will that day be mine?
Translation: 1) The dust of the lotus feet of pure devotees, enthusiatic devotional service, and service to the pure devotees of the highest order are the roots of the creeper of devotion. 2) The holy days like Ekadasi and Janmashtami are the mother of devotion for those devotees who respect them. Let the holy places of Krishna’s pastimes be my places of worship, and bless me. 3) May I always visit all the holy places associated with the lila of Lord Caitanya and His devotees. 4) When I hear the sound of the mridanga in my heart I always desire to join in kirtana; and when I hear the bonafide songs decribing Lord Caitanya’s pastimes, my heart dances in ecstasy. 5) Whenever I see the transcendental sri-vigrahas of Radha-Krishna I am in bliss, for by taking Their Lordships’ prasada we can conquer over the material elements.
6) One day while performing devotional practices, I saw my house transformed into Goloka Vrindavana. When I take the caranamrita of the Deity, I see the holy Ganges waters that come from the feet of Lord Vishnu, and my bliss knows no bounds. 7) By seeing the tulasi tree my heart feels joy and Lord Madhava (Krishna) is also satisfied. When I eat the prasada favored by Lord Caitanya it is a new life’s experience. (Lord Caitanya was very fond of a green vegetable preparation called sak, and there is another song in this book that tells of the amazing effects of this type of prasada.) 8) Bhaktivinoda concludes by saying: "Whosoever attains the stage of enthusiasm for these devotional practices will be supremely blissful wherever he may be."
(1) ‘radha-krishna’ bol bol bolo re sobai (ei) sikha diya, sab nadiya phirche nece’ gaura-nitai (2) (miche) mayar bose, jaccho bhese’, khaccho habudubu, bhai (3) (jiv) krishna-das, e biswas, korle to’ ar duhkho nai (4) (krishna) bolbe jabe, pulak ha’be jhorbe ankhi, boli tai (5) (‘radha) krishna’ bolo, sange calo, ei-matra bhikha ca (6) (jay) sakal’bipod bhaktivinod bole, jakhon o-nam gai
Translation:
1) Chant, chant "Radha-Krishna!" Everyone chant! When Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityananda came dancing through Nadia, They gave these teachings: Chant, chant "Radha-Krishna!" Everyone chant!
2) You are caught up in a whirlpool of senseless action and are sinking lower and lower. Chant, chant "Radha-Krishna!" Everyone chant!
3) If you just understand that the spirit soul is the eternal servant of Krishna, you will never have any more sorrows.
4) Chant Hare Krishna and your eyes will fill with tears and your body will feel transcendental shivering. Chant, chant "Radha-Krishna!" Everyone chant!
5) Simply chant "Radha-Krishna" and join with us. Those are the only alms we beg. Chant, chant "Radha- Krishna!" Everyone chant!
6) "All dangers will be gone when that Name is chanted," says Bhaktivinoda Thakura. Chant, chant "Radha-Krishna!" Everyone chant!
The 16 Names of Shri Radha by Lord Narayana in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana.
Radha - She who is the bestower of ultimate divine bliss. Rasesvari - She Who is the Goddess of the rasa dance. Rasa-Vasini - She Who always lives with the rasa dance.
Rasikesvari - She Who is the Goddess of those who relish divine mellows.
Krsna-Pranadhika - She Who is dearer to Krishna than His own life.
Krsna-Priya - She Who is Krishna's most dearly beloved companion.
Krsna-Svarupini - She Whose form resembles Krishna in so many ways.
Krsna-Vamanga-sambhuta - She Who is generated from Krishna left side.
Paramananda Rupini - She Who is the personification of supreme ecstasy.
Krsna - She Who bestows the best form of supreme liberation.
Vrindavani - She Who lives in Vrindavana.
Vrinda - She Who always lives in the company of Her girlfriends.
Vrindavana-Vinodini - She Who enjoys many pleasures in Vrindavana.
Chandravali - She Whose form has many moons.
Chandra-Kamta - She Whose effulgence is like the moon.
Sarac-chandra-Prabhanana - She Whose face glows like the full moon of August.
108 NAMES OF SRIMATI RADHARANI. By Srila Raghunatha Dasa Goswami.
aviksatmesvari kascid vrndavana-mahesvarim tat padamboja-maka gati dasyati katara patita tat-saras tire ruda tyartha-ravakulam tac chri-vaktreksanavaptyai namanyetani sanjagau
Some maidservant, unable to find her mistress, has fallen on the bank of Radhakunda, crying in great anxiety, being very eager to take exclusive shelter of Her lotus feet, glorifying Her by singing the following names of Sri Radhika.
1. Radha, 2. Gandharvika by the prince of Vraja, 4. Who is worshipped by the Gandharva-angels, 5. Whose luster is like the moon, 6. Who accompanies Madhava.
10. Who worships the sun, 11. Who belongs to King Vrisabhanu, 12. Who is born from King Vrisabhanu, 13. Ananga Manjari's older sister, 14. Sridama's younger sister, 15. The greatest (fem.)
16. Kirtida's daughter, 17. Who is the nectarean object of Her mother's affection, 18. Who is of the same age as Visakha, 19. Who is dearer than life to Visakha.
26. Who is the object of King Nanda's affection, 27. Who gets parental affection from Balaram, 28. Who is the object of Govinda's love (Govinda is eager to serve His surabhi cows).
29. Who is very eager to go to Nandisvara for serving Krsna, 30. Who is regarded as non-different from her by Dhanistha and seen in her meditations, (Dhanistha is Yasoda's maidservant).
34. Who has bestowed a form equal to Hers to Subala, 35. Who is very fond of Subala, 36. Who is nectar in Mukhara's eyes, 37. Who is afraid to see Her mother-in-law, Jatila.
53. The shining of Whose face defeats that of a golden mirror, 54. Whose teeth, that shine like ripe pomegranate seeds, attract the parrot-like Aghabhit (Krsna).
57. Whose nose, that is beautiful as a sesame flower, is adorned with a round pearl, 58. Whose forehead is adorned with beautiful tilak made of fresh musk.
divya veni vinirdhuta keki-pincha-vara-stutih netranta-sara vidhvamsakrta canurajid dhrtih
59. Whose divine hair braid is worshiped by peacock feathers (being defeated in beauty), 60. The arrows of Whose glances destroy the patience of Krsna, Who defeated the Canura wrestler.
73. She is the housewife in the caves in Govardhana, 74. She decorates the kunja, 75. She has a sisterly relationship with Yamuna (Yamuna is the daughter of the sun and Radha is the daughter of Vrisabhanu, the sun in Taurus).
78. She is always present at the chest of the holder of Govardhan, 79. She is the life of the enemy of Sankhacuda, 80. She is the settlement of Cupid for the love of the son of Gokulendra.
vrsa-vidhvamsa nti sva-nirmita sarovara nija kunda-jala-krida jita sankarsananuja
81. Who made Her own pond after the killer of Arista mocked Her, 82. Who defeats Sankarsana's younger brother in sports in Her own pond.
83. She is the ambrosial pond of enjoyment for the intoxicated elephant who defeated Mura, 84. She is a powerful lioness fighting amorous sports with the king of lions, the holder of the best of mountains.
sva tanu-saurabhonmatti krta mohana madhava dor-muloccalana krida vyakuli-krta kesava
85. Who enchants by bodily fragrance, 86. Who agitates Kesava by playfully showing Her armpit.
nija kunda-tati kunja klrpta keli kalodyama divya malli-kulollasi sayyakalpita vigraha
87. Who expands Her artful plays in the kunja on the bank of Her own pond, 88. Who makes a bed of divine jasmine flowers there with joy.
91. Whose beautiful, broad, banana-like left hip touches Krsna's right hip, 92. Whose nice, mountain-like breasts are being massaged by the Holder of Govardhana.
97. The profuse perspiration from whose face is wiped off by Govinda, 98. Who is being fanned by Visakha when She falls asleep after playing with Krsna.
govinda-carana-nyasta kaya-manasa jivana svapranarbuda nirmanchya hari pada-rajah kana
99. Who has placed Her life, body and mind at Govinda's lotus feet, 100. Who worships the dust of Hari's lotus feet with billions of hearts.
105. Who takes Krsna's flute after defeating Him in a gambling match, 106. Who increases the ocean of Krsna's desires by the full moonbeams of Her joking words.
107. Who is the moonlike resting place for all the senses of the moon of Vraja (Sri Krsna), 108. The two syllables of Whose name Ra-dha madden all of Krsna's senses.
idam sri radhika namnam astottara satojjvalam sri radhalambhakam nama stotram caru-rasayanam
yo dhite parama pritya dinah katara-manasah sa natham acirenaiva sa natham iksate dhruvam
Whoever recites these 108 names of Sri Radha, that consists of all beautiful, nectarean Radha-nama, with great love, humility and eagerness, will certainly and swiftly behold her Mistress.
iti srimad raghunatha dasa gosvami viracita stavavalyam sri radhika-stottara-sata nama stotram sampurnam.
Thus ends Srimad Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami's Sri Radhika's 108 names-prayer.
Replies
The Nectarean Glories of Vraja-dhama
(1)
jaya radhe, jaya krishna, jaya vriindavan
sri govinda, gopinatha, madana-mohan
(2)
syama-kunda, radha-kunda, giri-govardhan
kalindi jamuna jaya, jaya mahavan
(3)
kesi-ghata, bamsi-bata, dwadasa-kanan
jaha saba 1ila koilo sri-nanda-nandan
(4)
sri-nanda-jasoda jaya, jaya gopa-gan
sridamadi jaya, jaya dhenu-vatsa-gan
(5)
jaya brishabhanu, jaya kirtida sundari
jaya paurnamasi, jaya abhira-nagari
(6)
jaya jaya gopiswara vrindavana-majh
jaya jaya krishna-sakha batu dwija-raj
(7)
jaya rama-ghata, jaya rohini-nandan
jaya jaya vrindavana-basi jata jan
(8)
jaya dwija-patni, jaya naga-kanya-gan
bhaktite jahara pailo govinda-caran
(9)
sri-rasa-mandala jaya, jaya radha-syam
jaya jaya rasa-lila sarva-manoram
(10)
jaya jayojjwala-rasa sarva-rasa-sar
parakiya-bhave jaha brajete pracar
(11)
sri-jahnava-pada-padma koriya smaran
dina krishna-dasa kohe nama-sankirtan
Translation:
(1) All glories to Radha and Krishna and the divine forest of Vrindavana. All glories to the three presiding Deities
of Vrindavana—Sri Govinda, Gopinatha, and Madana-mohana.
(2) All glories to Syama-kunda, Radha-kunda, Govardhana Hill, and the Yamuna River (Kalindi). All glories to
the great forest known as Mahavana, where Krishna and Balarama displayed all of Their childhood pastimes.
(3) All glories to Kesi-ghata, where Krishna killed the Kesi demon. All glories to the Vamsi-vata tree, where
Krishna attracted all the gopis to come by playing His flute. Glories to all of the twelve forests of Vraja. At
these places the son of Nanda, Sri Krishna, performed all of His pastimes.
(4) All glories to Krishna’s divine father and mother, Nanda and Yasoda. All glories to the cowherd boys, headed
by Sridama, the older brother of Srimati Radharani and Ananga Manjari. All glories to the cows and calves of Vraja.
(5) All glories to Radha’s divine father and mother, Vrishabhanu and the beautiful Kirtida. All glories to
Paurnamasi, the mother of Sandipani Muni, grandmother of Madhumangala and Nandimukhi, and
beloved disciple of Devarshi Narada. All glories to the young cowherd maidens of Vraja.
(6) All glories, all glories to Gopisvara Siva, who resides in Vrindavana in order to protect the holy dhama.
All glories, all glories to Krishna’s funny brahmana friend, Madhumangala.
(7) All glories to Rama-ghata, where Lord Balarama performed His rasa dance. All glories to Lord Balarama,
the son of Rohini. All glories, all glories to all of the residents of Vrindavana.
(8) All glories to the wives of the proud Vedic brahmanas. All glories to the wives of the Kaliya serpent.
Through pure devotion they all obtained the lotus feet of Lord Govinda.
(9) All glories to the place where the rasa dance of Sri Krishna was performed. All glories to Radha and Syama.
All glories, all glories to the divine rasa dance, which is the most beautiful of all Lord Krishna’s pastimes.
(10) All glories, all glories to the mellow of conjugal love, which is the most excellent of all rasas and
is propagated in Vraja by Sri Krishna in the form of the divine parakiya-bhava [paramour love].
(11) Remembering the lotus feet of Lord Nityananda’s consort, Sri Jahnava Devi, this very fallen and lowly
servant of Krishna sings the sankirtana of the holy name.
Official Name: Sri Radhika Stava
Author: Rupa Goswami
Book Name: Stavamala
(Section: Volume 6 Song 14)
(refrain) radhe jaya jaya madhava-dayite
gokula-taruni-mandala-mahite
(1)
damodara-rati-vardhana-vese
hari-nishkuta-vrinda-vipinese
(2)
vrishabhanudadhi-nava-sasi-lekhe
lalita-sakhi gunaa-ramita-visakhe
(3)
karunam kuru mayi karuna-bharite
sanaka-sanatana-varnaita-carite
TRANSLATION
(Refrain) O Radha! O beloved of Madhava! O You who are worshiped by all the young girls of Gokula! All glories unto You! All glories unto You!
(1-3) You who dress Yourself in such a way as to increase Lord Damodara's love and attachment for You! O queen of Vrndavana, which is the pleasure grove of Lord Hari! O new moon that has arisen from the ocean of King Vrsabhanu! O friend of Lalita! O You who make Visakha loyal to You due to Your wonderful qualities of friendliness, kindness, and faithfulness to Krsna! O You who are filled with compassion! O You whose divine characteristics are described by the great sages Sanaka and Sanatana! O Radha, please be merciful to me!
(kiba) jaya jaya goracander aratiko sobha
jahnavi-tata-vane jaga-mana-lobha
jaga-jana-mana-lobha
(First Refrain)
gauranger arotik sobha
jaga-jana-mana-lobha
(2)
dakhine nitaicand, bame gadadhara
nikate adwaita, srinivasa chatra-dhara
(3)
bosiyache goracand ratna-simhasane
arati koren brahma-adi deva-gane
(4)
narahari-adi kori’ camara dhulaya
sanjaya-mukunda-basu-ghosh-adi gaya
(5)
sankha baje ghanta baje baje karatala
madhura mridanga baje parama rasala
(Second Refrain)
sankha baje ghanta baje
madhur madhur madhur baje
(6)
bahu-koti candra jini’ vadana ujjvala
gala-dese bana-mala kore jhalamala
(7)
siva-suka-narada preme gada-gada
bhakativinoda dekhe gorara sampada
Translation:
(1) All glories, all glories to the beautiful arati ceremony of Lord Caitanya. This Gaura-arati is taking place in
a grove on the banks of the Jahnavi [Ganges] and is attracting the minds of all living entities in the universe.
(2) On Lord Caitanya’s right side is Lord Nityananda, and on His left is Sri Gadadhara. Nearby stands Sri
Advaita, and Srivasa Thakura is holding an umbrella over Lord Caitanya’s head.
(3) Lord Caitanya has sat down on a jeweled throne, and the demigods, headed by Lord Brahma, perform the
arati ceremony.
(4) Narahari Sarakara and other associates of Lord Caitanya fan Him with camaras, and devotees headed
by Sanjaya Pandita, Mukunda Datta, and Vasu Ghosha sing sweet kirtana.
(5) Conchshells, bells, and karatalas resound, and the mridangas play very sweetly. This kirtana music
is supremely sweet and relishable to hear.
(6) The brilliance of Lord Caitanya’s face conquers millions upon millions of moons, and the garland of
forest flowers around His neck shines.
(7) Lord Siva, Sukadeva Gosvami, and Narada Muni are all there, and their voices are choked with the ecstasy
of transcendental love. Thus Thakura Bhaktivinoda envisions the glory of Lord Sri Caitanya.
bhaja bhakata-vatsala sri-gaurahari
sri-gaurahari sohi goshtha-bihari
nanda-jasomati-citta-hari
(2)
bela ho’lo damodara aisa ekhano
bhoga-mandire bosi’ koraho bhojana
(3)
nandera nidese baise giri-bara-dhari
baladeva-saha sakha baise sari sari
(4)
sukta-sakadi bhaji nalita kushmanda
dali dalna dugdha-tumbi dadhi moca-khanda
(5)
mudga-bora masha-bora rotika ghritanna
sashkuli pishtaka khir puli payasanna
(6)
karpura amrita—keli rambha khira-sara
amrita rasala, amla dwadasa prakara
(7)
luci cini sarpuri laddu rasabali
bhojana korena krishna ho’ye kutuhali
(8)
radhikara pakka anna vividha byanjana
parama anande krishna korena bhojana
(9)
chale-bale laddu khay sri-madhumangala
bagala bajay ara drya hari-bolo
(10)
radhikadi gane heri’ nayanera kone
tripta ho’ye khay krishna jasoda-bhavane
(11)
bhojanante piye krishna subasita bari
sabe mukha prakhaloy ho’ye sari sari
(12)
hasta-mukha prakhaliya jata sakha-gane
anande bisrama kore baladeva-sane
(13)
jambula rasala ane tambula-masala
taha kheye krishna-candra sukhe nidra gela
(14)
bisalakha sikhi-puccha-camara dhulaya
apurba sayyaya krishna sukhe nidra jaya.
(15)
jasomati-ajna pe’ye dhanishtha-anito
sri-krishna-prasada radha bhunje ho’ye prito
(16)
lalitadi sakhi-gana avasesha paya
mane mane sukhe radha-krishna-guna gaya
(17)
hari-lila ek-matra jahara pramoda
bhogarati gay thakur bhakativinoda
Translation:
(1) Just worship Sri Gaurahari, who is always affectionate toward His devotees. He is the same Supreme
Godhead, Krishna, who sported in the cowherd pastures of Vraja and stole the hearts of Nanda and Yasoda.
(2) Mother Yasoda calls to Krishna, "My dear Damodara, it is very late. Please come right now, sit down in
the dining hall, and take Your lunch."
(3) On the direction of Nanda Maharaja, Krishna, the holder of Govardhana Hill, sits down, and then all
the cowherd boys, along with Krishna's elder brother, Sri Baladeva, sit down in rows to take their lunch.
(4) They are then served a feast of sukta and various kinds of green leafy vegetables, then nice fried things, and
a salad made of the green leaves of the jute plant. They are also served pumpkin, baskets of fruit, small
square cakes made of lentils and cooked-down milk, then thick yogurt, squash cooked in milk, and
vegetable preparations made from the flower of the banana tree.
(5) Then they receive fried squares of mung dahl patties, and urad dahl patties, capatis, and rice with ghee.
Next, sweets made with milk, sugar, and sesamum; rice flour cakes; thick cooked-down milk; cakes floating
in milk; and sweet rice.
(6) There is also sweet rice that tastes just like nectar due to its being mixed with camphor. There are
bananas, and cheese which is nectarean and delicious. They are also served twelve kinds of sour
preparations made with tamarinds, limes, lemons, oranges, and pomegranates.
(7) There are puris made with white flour and sugar; puris filled with cream; laddus; and dahl patties boiled
in sugared rice. Krishna eagerly eats all of the food.]
(8) In great ecstasy and joy Krishna eats the rice, curried vegetables, sweets, and pastries cooked by
Srimati Radharani.
(9) Krishna’s funny brahmana friend Madhumangala, who is very fond of laddus, gets them by hook or by
crook. Eating the laddus, he shouts, "Haribol! Haribol!" and makes a funny sound by slapping his sides under
his armpits with his hands.
(10) Beholding Radharani and Her gopi friends out of the corners of His eyes, Krishna eats at the house of
mother Yasoda with great satisfaction.
(11) After lunch, Krishna drinks rose-scented water. Then all of the boys, standing in lines, wash their mouths.
(12) After all the cowherd boys wash their hands and mouths, in great bliss they take rest with Lord Balarama.
(13) The two cowherd boys Jambula and Rasala then bring Krishna pan made with betel nuts, fancy spices,
and catechu. After eating that pan, Sri Krishnacandra then happily goes to sleep.
(14) While Krishna happily takes His rest on an excellent bedstead, His servant Visalaksha cools Him with a fan
of peacock feathers.
(15) At mother Yasoda’s request the gopi Dhanishtha brings remnants of food left on Krishna’s plate to
Srimati Radharani, who eats them with great delight.
(16) Lalita-devi and the other gopis then receive the remnants, and within their hearts they sing the glories
of Radharani and Krishna with great joy.
(17) Thakura Bhaktivinoda, whose one and only joy is the pastimes of Lord Hari, sings this Bhoga-arati song.
manasa, deho, geho, jo kichu mor
arpilu tuwa pade, nanda-kisor!
(2)
sampade vipade, jivane-marane
day mama gela, tuwa o-pada barane
(3)
marobi rakhobi—jo iccha tohara
nitya-dasa prati tuwa adhikara
(4)
janmaobi moe iccha jadi tor
bhakta-grihe jani janma hau mor
(5)
kita-janma hau jatha tuwa das
bahir-mukha brahma janme nahi as
(6)
bhukti-mukti-spriha vihina je bhakta
labhaite tako sanga anurakta
(7)
janaka, janani, dayita, tanay
prabhu, guru, pati—tuhu sarva-moy
(8)
bhakativinoda kohe, suno kana!
radha-natha! tuhu hamara parana
Translation :
(1) Mind, body, and family, whatever may be mine, I have surrendered at Your lotus feet, O youthful son
of Nanda!
(2) In good fortune or in bad, in life or at death, all my difficulties have disappeared by choosing those feet
of Yours as my only shelter.
(3) Slay me or protect me as You wish, for You are the master of Your eternal servant.
(4) If it is Your will that I be born again, then may it be in the home of Your devotee.
(5) May I be born again even as a worm, so long as I may remain Your devotee. I have no desire to be born as
a Brahma averse to You.
(6) I yearn for the company of that devotee who is completely devoid of all desire for worldly enjoyment
or liberation.
(7) Father, mother, lover, son, Lord, preceptor, and husband; You are everything to me.
(8) Thakura Bhaktivinoda says, "O Kana, please hear me! O Lord of Radha, You are my life and soul!"
kabe ha’be bolo se-dina amar
(amar) aparadha ghuci’, suddha name ruci,
kripa-bale ha’be hridoye sancar
(2)
trinadhika hina, kabe nije mani’,
sahishnuta-guna hridoyete ani’
sakale manada, apani amani,
ho’ye aswadibo nama-rasa-sar
(3)
dhana jana ara, kobita-sundari,
bolibo na cahi deho-sukha-kari
janme-janme dao, ohe gaurahari!
ahaituki bhakti carane tomar
(4)
(kabe) korite sri-krishna-nama uccarana,
pulakita deho gadgada bacana
baibarnya-bepathu ha’be sanghatana,
nirantara netre ba’be asru-dhar
(5)
kabe navadwipe, suradhuni-tate,
gaura-nityananda boli’ nishkapate
naciya gaiya, beraibo chute,
batulera praya chariya bicar
(6)
kabe nityananda, more kori ’doya,
charaibe mora vishayera maya
diya more nija-caranera chaya,
namera hatete dibe adhikar
(7)
kinibo, lutibo, hari-nama-rasa,
nama-rase mati’ hoibo bibasa
rasera rasika-carana parasa,
koriya mojibo rase anibar
(8)
kabe jibe doya, hoibe udoya,
nija-sukha bhuli’ sudina-hridoya
bhakativinoda, koriya binoya,
sri-ajna-tahala koribe pracar
Translation :
1) When, oh when will that day be mine? When my offenses ceasing, taste for the name increasing, when in
my heart will your mercy shine, when, oh when will that day be mine?
2) Lower than a blade of grass, more tolerant than a tree. When will my mind attain this quality? Respectful to
all, not expecting their honour, then shall I taste the name’s nectar sublime. When, oh when will that day be mine?
3) Great wealth or followers, feminine beauty, I won’t care for them or the comforts of my body. Birth after
birth give me, Oh Lord Caitanya, causeless devotion to Your feet divine, when, oh when will that day be mine?
4) When will I utter Krishna, Krishna, Krishna, with words choked up and shivering body? When will I be trembling
all over, lose bodily color, tears pouring from my eyes, when, oh when will that day be mine?
5) When in Navadvipa along the Ganges bank, shouting ‘Gaura-Nityananda’ as a surrendered soul,
dancing, chanting, running everywhere, when will I become half mad of mind? When, oh when will that day
be mine?
6) When will Lord Nityananda show mercy upon me, when will I reject the world of maya? Bestow unto me
the shade of Your lotus feet, let the right to preach the name be mine. When, oh when will that day be mine?
7) I will beg, borrow, or steal the nectar of the name. By the name’s effect I will feel paralyzed. Oh! Enjoyer of
the nectar of the name, When will I touch your lotus feet till the end of time? When, oh when will that day
be mine?
8) When kindness to all beings will be appearing, with free heart forget myself comforting, Bhaktivinoda in
all humility prays, "Now I will set out to preach Your order sublime." When, oh when will that day be mine?
suddha-bhakata-carana-renu,
bhajana-anukula
bhakata-seva, parama-siddhi,
prema-latikara mula
(2)
madhava-tithi, bhakti-janani,
jetane palana kori
krishna-basati, basati boli’,
parama adare bori
(3)
gaur amara, je-saba sthane,
koralo bhramana range
se-saba sthana, heribo ami,
pranayi-bhakata-sange
(4)
mridanga-badya, sunite mana,
abasara sada jace
gaura-bihita, kirtana suni’,
anande hridoya nace
(5)
jugala-murti, dekhiya mora,
parama-ananda hoya
prasada-seba korite hoya,
sakala prapanca jaya
(6)
je-dina grihe, bhajana dekhi,
grihete goloka bhaya
carana-sidhu, dekhiya ganga,
sukha sa sima paya
(7)
tulasi dekhi’, juraya prana,
madhava-toshani jani’
gaura-priya, saka-sevane,
jivana sarthaka mani
(8)
bhakativinoda, krishna-bhajane,
anakula paya jaha
prati-dibase, parama-sukhe,
swikara koroye taha
Translation:
1) The dust of the lotus feet of pure devotees, enthusiatic devotional service, and service to the pure devotees
of the highest order are the roots of the creeper of devotion.
2) The holy days like Ekadasi and Janmashtami are the mother of devotion for those devotees who respect
them. Let the holy places of Krishna’s pastimes be my places of worship, and bless me.
3) May I always visit all the holy places associated with the lila of Lord Caitanya and His devotees.
4) When I hear the sound of the mridanga in my heart I always desire to join in kirtana; and when I hear
the bonafide songs decribing Lord Caitanya’s pastimes, my heart dances in ecstasy.
5) Whenever I see the transcendental sri-vigrahas of Radha-Krishna I am in bliss, for by taking Their
Lordships’ prasada we can conquer over the material elements.
6) One day while performing devotional practices, I saw my house transformed into Goloka Vrindavana. When
I take the caranamrita of the Deity, I see the holy Ganges waters that come from the feet of Lord Vishnu, and
my bliss knows no bounds.
7) By seeing the tulasi tree my heart feels joy and Lord Madhava (Krishna) is also satisfied. When I eat the
prasada favored by Lord Caitanya it is a new life’s experience. (Lord Caitanya was very fond of a green
vegetable preparation called sak, and there is another song in this book that tells of the amazing effects of this
type of prasada.)
8) Bhaktivinoda concludes by saying: "Whosoever attains the stage of enthusiasm for these devotional
practices will be supremely blissful wherever he may be."
‘radha-krishna’ bol bol bolo re sobai
(ei) sikha diya, sab nadiya
phirche nece’ gaura-nitai
(2)
(miche) mayar bose, jaccho bhese’,
khaccho habudubu, bhai
(3)
(jiv) krishna-das, e biswas,
korle to’ ar duhkho nai
(4)
(krishna) bolbe jabe, pulak ha’be
jhorbe ankhi, boli tai
(5)
(‘radha) krishna’ bolo, sange calo,
ei-matra bhikha ca
(6)
(jay) sakal’bipod bhaktivinod
bole, jakhon o-nam gai
Translation:
1) Chant, chant "Radha-Krishna!" Everyone chant! When Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityananda came
dancing through Nadia, They gave these teachings: Chant, chant "Radha-Krishna!" Everyone chant!
2) You are caught up in a whirlpool of senseless action and are sinking lower and lower. Chant, chant
"Radha-Krishna!" Everyone chant!
3) If you just understand that the spirit soul is the eternal servant of Krishna, you will never have any more sorrows.
4) Chant Hare Krishna and your eyes will fill with tears and your body will feel transcendental shivering.
Chant, chant "Radha-Krishna!" Everyone chant!
5) Simply chant "Radha-Krishna" and join with us. Those are the only alms we beg. Chant, chant "Radha-
Krishna!" Everyone chant!
6) "All dangers will be gone when that Name is chanted," says Bhaktivinoda Thakura. Chant, chant
"Radha-Krishna!" Everyone chant!
The 16 Names of Shri Radha by Lord Narayana in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana.
Radha - She who is the bestower of ultimate divine bliss.
Rasesvari - She Who is the Goddess of the rasa dance.
Rasa-Vasini - She Who always lives with the rasa dance.
Rasikesvari - She Who is the Goddess of those who relish divine mellows.
Krsna-Pranadhika - She Who is dearer to Krishna than His own life.
Krsna-Priya - She Who is Krishna's most dearly beloved companion.
Krsna-Svarupini - She Whose form resembles Krishna in so many ways.
Krsna-Vamanga-sambhuta - She Who is generated from Krishna left side.
Paramananda Rupini - She Who is the personification of supreme ecstasy.
Krsna - She Who bestows the best form of supreme liberation.
Vrindavani - She Who lives in Vrindavana.
Vrinda - She Who always lives in the company of Her girlfriends.
Vrindavana-Vinodini - She Who enjoys many pleasures in Vrindavana.
Chandravali - She Whose form has many moons.
Chandra-Kamta - She Whose effulgence is like the moon.
Sarac-chandra-Prabhanana - She Whose face glows like the full moon of August.
108 NAMES OF SRIMATI RADHARANI. By Srila Raghunatha Dasa Goswami.
aviksatmesvari kascid vrndavana-mahesvarim
tat padamboja-maka gati dasyati katara
patita tat-saras tire ruda tyartha-ravakulam
tac chri-vaktreksanavaptyai namanyetani sanjagau
Some maidservant, unable to find her mistress, has fallen on the bank of Radhakunda, crying in great anxiety, being very eager to take exclusive shelter of Her lotus feet, glorifying Her by singing the following names of Sri Radhika.
radha gandharvika a-kamita
gandharva radhika candrakantir madhava-sangini
1. Radha, 2. Gandharvika by the prince of Vraja, 4. Who is worshipped by the Gandharva-angels, 5. Whose luster is like the moon, 6. Who accompanies Madhava.
damodaradvaita-sakhi kartikotkirtidesvari
mukunda dayita-vrnda dhammilla mani-manjari
7. Damodar's unrivalled queen who bestows fame on the Kartika month, 9. The crestjewel of Mukunda's ladyfriends.
bhaskaropasika varsabhanavi vrsabhanuja
ananga manjari jyestha sridama varajottama
10. Who worships the sun, 11. Who belongs to King Vrisabhanu, 12. Who is born from King Vrisabhanu, 13. Ananga Manjari's older sister, 14. Sridama's younger sister, 15. The greatest (fem.)
kirtida-kanyaka matr-sneha-piyusa-putrika
visakha-savayah prestha visakha jivitadhika
16. Kirtida's daughter, 17. Who is the nectarean object of Her mother's affection, 18. Who is of the same age as Visakha, 19. Who is dearer than life to Visakha.
pranadvitiya lalita vrndavana viharini
lalita prana-laksaika-raksa vrndavanesvari
20. Who is none other than Lalita's very life, 21. Enjoys in Vrindavana, 22. Who saves Lalita's life lakhs of times, 23. Queen of Vrndavana.
vrajendra-grhini krsna-praya-sneha-niketanam
vraja go-gopa-gopali jiva-matraika-jivanam
24. Who is as dear to Mother Yasoda as Krsna, 25. Who is the only life of the life of the cows, cowherdsmen and cowherdgirls of Vraja.
snehalabhira-rajendra vatsalacyuta-purva-ja
govinda pranayadhara surabhi sevanotsuka
26. Who is the object of King Nanda's affection, 27. Who gets parental affection from Balaram, 28. Who is the object of Govinda's love (Govinda is eager to serve His surabhi cows).
dhrta nandisvara-ksema gamanotkanthi-manasa
sva-dehadvaitata drsta dhanistha dhyeya-darsana
29. Who is very eager to go to Nandisvara for serving Krsna, 30. Who is regarded as non-different from her by Dhanistha and seen in her meditations, (Dhanistha is Yasoda's maidservant).
gopendra-mahisi paka-sala-vedi prakasika
ayur-varddha-karaddhana rohini gTRa-mastaka
31. Who is seen in Mother Yasoda's kitchen, 32. Whose cooked grains increase Krsna's life, 33. Whose head is smelt by Rohini.
subala nyasta sarupya subala priti-tosita
mukhara-drk sudha-naptri jatila drsti-bhasita
34. Who has bestowed a form equal to Hers to Subala, 35. Who is very fond of Subala, 36. Who is nectar in Mukhara's eyes, 37. Who is afraid to see Her mother-in-law, Jatila.
madhumangala narita-smita-candrika
paurnamasi bahih khelat prana-panjara sarika
38. Who smiles moonbeams after hearing Madhumangala's jokes, 39. The she-parrot of Whose heart is caught in Paurnamasi's cage.
sva ganadvaita jivatuh sviyahankara-vardhini
sva ganopendra padabja sparsa-lambhana harsini
40. Who is the oiends, 41. Who increases the pride of Her relatives, 42. Who is very happy to touch Upendra's feet with Her friends.
sviya vrndavanodyana paliki krta-vrndaka
jnata vrndatavi sarva lata-taru-mrga-dvija
43. Who has placed Vrinda in charge of Vrindavana's gardens, 44. Who is known by all the vines, trees, deer and birds of Vrindavana.
isac candana samghrsta nava-kasmira-deha-bhah
java-puspa pritha-hari patta cinarunambara
45. Whose body shines with fresh vermillion ground with some sandalpaste, 46. Whose silken dress shines more reddish than the java flower.
caranabja-tala-jyotir arunakrta-bhutala
hari citta camatkari caru nupura nihsvana
47. Whose lotus the surface of the earth shines crimson-red, 48. Who astonishes Hari's mind with the sweet sound of Her anklebells.
krsna-sranti-hara sroni pitha-valgita ghantika
krsna sarvasva pinodyat kucancan mani-malika
49. The nice sounds of whose waistbells remove Krsna's fatigue, 50. The pearl necklace on whose firm, raised breasts is everything to Krsna.
nana-ratnollasad sankha-cuda caru bhuja-dvaya
syamantaka-mani bhrajan mani-bandhati-bandhura
51. Whose two beautiful arms are adorned with conchshell bangles inset with various jewels, 52. On Whose wrist the beautiful Syamantaka jewel shines.
suvarna darpana- ullanghi mukha-mandala
pakka dadima bijabha dantakrstaghabhic chuka
53. The shining of Whose face defeats that of a golden mirror, 54. Whose teeth, that shine like ripe pomegranate seeds, attract the parrot-like Aghabhit (Krsna).
abja-ragadi srstasana
saubhagya kajjalankakta netranandita khanjana
55. Whose ruby earrings are shaped like lotus buds, 56. Whose wagtail-like eyes are anointed with beautiful eyeliner, giving great joy to the eyes.
suvrtta mauktikamukta nasika tilapuspika
sucaru nava-kasturi tilakancita-bhalaka
57. Whose nose, that is beautiful as a sesame flower, is adorned with a round pearl, 58. Whose forehead is adorned with beautiful tilak made of fresh musk.
divya veni vinirdhuta keki-pincha-vara-stutih
netranta-sara vidhvamsakrta canurajid dhrtih
59. Whose divine hair braid is worshiped by peacock feathers (being defeated in beauty), 60. The arrows of Whose glances destroy the patience of Krsna, Who defeated the Canura wrestler.
sphurat kaisora-tarunya sandhi-bandhura-vigraha
madhavollasakonmatta pikoru madhura-svara
61. Who is blooming teenage beauty personified, 62. Who pleases Madhava, 63. Who maddens Madhava with Her sweet, cuckoo-like voice.
pranayuta-sata prestha madhavotkirti-lampata
krsnapanga-tarangodyat smita-piyusa-budbuda
64. Who is more attached to Madhava's great glories than to millions of lives, 65. Whose nectars provide bubbles on the waves of Krsna's glances.
punjibhuta jagallajja vaidagdhi-digdha-vigraha
karuna vidravad deha murtiman madhuri-ghata
66. Who is the height of cleverness, embarrassing the whole world, 67. Whose body melts in kindness, 68. Who is abundant sweetness personified.
jagad-gunavati-varga giyamana gunoccaya
sacyadi subhaga-vrnda vandyamaTR-saubhaga
69. Whose glories are loudly sung by all the great ladies of the world, 70. Who is incessantly praised by beautiful ladies like Saci.
vina-vadana sangita rasalasya visarada
narada pramukhodgita jagad anandi sad-yasah
71. Who is expert in singing and playing vina in the rasa dance, 72. Whose pure glories are sung by sages headed by Narada, giving joy to the world.
govardhana-guha geha grhini kunja-mandana
candamsu-nandini baddha bhagini-bhava-vibhrama
73. She is the housewife in the caves in Govardhana, 74. She decorates the kunja, 75. She has a sisterly relationship with Yamuna (Yamuna is the daughter of the sun and Radha is the daughter of Vrisabhanu, the sun in Taurus).
divya kundalata narma sakhya-dama-vibhusita
govardhanadharahladi srngara-rasa-pandita
76. She is adoring Kundalata's friendship, 77. She is the professor in amorous rapture, giving joy to the holder of Govardhana.
girindra-dhara vaksah srih sankhacudari-jivanam
gokulendra-suta-prema kama-bhupendra-pattanam
78. She is always present at the chest of the holder of Govardhan, 79. She is the life of the enemy of Sankhacuda, 80. She is the settlement of Cupid for the love of the son of Gokulendra.
vrsa-vidhvamsa nti sva-nirmita sarovara
nija kunda-jala-krida jita sankarsananuja
81. Who made Her own pond after the killer of Arista mocked Her, 82. Who defeats Sankarsana's younger brother in sports in Her own pond.
mura-mardana mattebha vihara-mrta-dirghika
girindra-dhara-parindra rati-yuddhoru simhika
83. She is the ambrosial pond of enjoyment for the intoxicated elephant who defeated Mura, 84. She is a powerful lioness fighting amorous sports with the king of lions, the holder of the best of mountains.
sva tanu-saurabhonmatti krta mohana madhava
dor-muloccalana krida vyakuli-krta kesava
85. Who enchants by bodily fragrance, 86. Who agitates Kesava by playfully showing Her armpit.
nija kunda-tati kunja klrpta keli kalodyama
divya malli-kulollasi sayyakalpita vigraha
87. Who expands Her artful plays in the kunja on the bank of Her own pond, 88. Who makes a bed of divine jasmine flowers there with joy.
krsna vama-bhuja nyasta caru daksina gandaka
savya bahu-lata baddha krsna daksina sad-bhuja
89. Who places Her beautiful right cheek on Krsna's left arm, 90. Who holds Krsna's right arm with Her left vine-like arm.
krsna daksina caruru slista vamoru-rambhika
girindra-dhara drg-vaksor mardi-sustana-parvata
91. Whose beautiful, broad, banana-like left hip touches Krsna's right hip, 92. Whose nice, mountain-like breasts are being massaged by the Holder of Govardhana.
govindadhara piyusa vasitadhara-pallava
sudha-sancaya carukti sitali-krta madhava
93. Whose leaf-like lips are scented by the nectar of Govinda's lips, 94. Whose beautiful words distribute nectar, cooling Madhava off.
govindodgirna tambula raga rajyat kapolika
krsna sambhoga saphali-krta manmatha sambhava
95. Whose cheeks are colored by the pan from Govinda's lips, 96. Who realizes Krsna's fancies of amorous enjoyments.
govinda marjitoddanmukha
visakha vijita krida-santi nidralu-vigraha
97. The profuse perspiration from whose face is wiped off by Govinda, 98. Who is being fanned by Visakha when She falls asleep after playing with Krsna.
govinda-carana-nyasta kaya-manasa jivana
svapranarbuda nirmanchya hari pada-rajah kana
99. Who has placed Her life, body and mind at Govinda's lotus feet, 100. Who worships the dust of Hari's lotus feet with billions of hearts.
anumatracyutadarsa sayyamanatma locana
nitya-nutana govinda vaktra-subhramsu-darsana
101. Who curses Her eyes for every second that they do not see Acyuta, 102. Who beholds Govinda's ever-fresh moonlike face.
nihsima hari-madhurya saundaryadyeka-bhogini
sapatnya dhama murali-matra bhagya kataksini
103. Who is the only enjoyer of Hari's endless sweetness and beauty, 104. Who can only blink at the fortune of Her co-wife, the Murali flute.
gadha buddhi-bala krida jita vamsi-vikarsini
narmokti candrikotphulla krsna kamabdi-vardhini
105. Who takes Krsna's flute after defeating Him in a gambling match, 106. Who increases the ocean of Krsna's desires by the full moonbeams of Her joking words.
vraja-candrendridhu-salika
krsna sarvendriyonmadi radhetyaksara-yugmaka
107. Who is the moonlike resting place for all the senses of the moon of Vraja (Sri Krsna), 108. The two syllables of Whose name Ra-dha madden all of Krsna's senses.
idam sri radhika namnam astottara satojjvalam
sri radhalambhakam nama stotram caru-rasayanam
yo dhite parama pritya dinah katara-manasah
sa natham acirenaiva sa natham iksate dhruvam
Whoever recites these 108 names of Sri Radha, that consists of all beautiful, nectarean Radha-nama, with great love, humility and eagerness, will certainly and swiftly behold her Mistress.
iti srimad raghunatha dasa gosvami viracita stavavalyam
sri radhika-stottara-sata nama stotram sampurnam.
Thus ends Srimad Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami's Sri Radhika's 108 names-prayer.
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