Sri Prathama Kunja-vihary-ashtaka

Sri Prathama Kunja-vihary-ashtaka
[Set of Eight Prayers Glorifying Lord Kesava, Who Enjoys Pastimes in the Forest of Vrindavana]
by Srila Rupa Gosvami



Krsna who is called Syamasundara, is the beautiful color of a cloud. His lotuslike face as effulgent as the sun, His dress brilliant with jewels, and His body garlanded by flowers, He is the object of the ideal yogi's meditation.

1.indranila-mani-manjula-varnah
  phulla-nipa-kusumancita-karnah
  krishnalabhir akrisorasi hari
  sundaro jayati kunja-vihari

All glories to Sri Krishna, who enjoys transcendental pastimes in Vrindavana forest. His complexion is as splendid as sapphires, He wears kadamba-blossom earrings, and His broad chest is decorated with a garland of gunja.

2.radhika-vadana-candra-cakorah
  sarva-ballava-vadhu-dhriti-caurah
  carcari-caturatancita-cari
  caruto jayati kunja-vihari

All glories to Sri Krishna, who enjoys transcendental pastimes in Vrindavana forest. He is the cakora bird who drinks the moonlight of Sri Radha’s face. He steals away the composure of all the gopis. Skillfully clapping His hands in the rhythm known as carcari, He dances very gracefully.

3.sarvatah prathita-kaulika-parva-
  dhvamsanena hrita-vasava-garvah
  goshtha-rakshana-krite giridhari
  lilaya jayati kunja-vihari

All glories to Sri Krishna, who enjoys transcendental pastimes in Vrindavana forest. After stopping His relatives from performing the famous Indra-yajna sacrifice, He removed Indra’s pride and protected the people of Vraja by playfully lifting Govardhana Hill.

4.raga-mandala-vibhushita-vamsi-
  vibhramena madanotsava-samsi
  stuyamana-caritah suka-sari-
  srenibhir jayati kunja-vihari

All glories to Sri Krishna, who enjoys transcendental pastimes in Vrindavana forest-pastimes that are glorified by the male and female parrots. By decorating His flute with many beautiful melodies, He glorifies the festival of His transcendental amorous love.

5.satakumbha-ruci-hari-dukulah
  keki-candraka-virajita-culah
  navya-yauvana-lasad-vraja-nari-
  ranjano jayati kunja-vihari

All glories to Sri Krishna, who enjoys transcendental pastimes in Vrindavana forest. The luster of His silk garments eclipses the glory of gold. The top of His head is decorated with a peacock feather. He pleases the splendid girls of Vraja.

6.sthasaki-krita-sugandhi-patirah
  svarna-kanci-parisobhi-katirah
  radhikonnata-payodhara-vari-
  kunjaro jayati kunja-vihari

All glories to Sri Krishna, who enjoys transcendental pastimes in Vrindavana forest. He is anointed with fragrant sandal paste. His hips are decorated with a golden belt. He is the elephant bound by the rope of the beautiful face of Sri Radhika.

7.gaura-dhatu-tilakojjvala-bhalah
  keli-cancalita-campaka-malah
  adri-kandara-griheshv abhisari
  subhruvam jayati kunja-vihari

All glories to Sri Krishna, who enjoys transcendental pastimes in Vrindavana forest. His forehead is splendid with golden tilaka made from mineral pigments. His campaka garland moves to and fro in His pastimes. He meets the beautiful-eyebrowed gopis in the palatial caves of Govardhana Hill.

8.vibhramoccala-drig-ancala-nritya-
  kshipta-gopa-lalanakhila-krityah
  prema-matta-vrishabhanu-kumari-
  nagaro jayati kunja-vihari

All glories to Sri Krishna, who enjoys transcendental pastimes in Vrindavana forest. His dancing sidelong glances make the gopis drop all their household duties. He is the charming lover of Vrishabhanu’s daughter, who is mad with love for Him.

9.ashtakam madhura-kunja-vihari-
  kridaya pathati yah kila hari
  sa prayati vilasat-para-bhagam
  tasya pada-kamalarcana-ragam

He who reads these eight verses, which are beautified by the Lord’s charming pastimes in the forest, will attain many splendid transcendental virtues. He will become attached to the service of the Lord’s lotus feet.

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  • Jai Sri Krishna!
  • radhe radheeeeeeeeee
  • Very Blissful..thanx for sharing...Hare Krsna Mata ji..
  • Very beautiful picture

  • Hare Krsna Mata ji...
  • mathaji,

                 we all pray for you infront of krishna to bless you the most satisfied happy role in goloka vrindavana

                                                                              jai sri krishna

  • HARE KRSNA , REALLY IT IS VERY BEAUTIFUL , AND I AM SO LUCKY TO COME IN CONTACT OF SUCH A DEVOTEE LIKE YOU WHO GIVES ME SO MANY INFORMATION ABT RADHA KRISHNA JI.
  • Hare Krishna Maataji.... It is not a matter of sheer / mere encouragement.  It is a fact that

    A vaishnava; a sober man, accepts only man’s glories & not his faults; for flies seek sores; whereas honeybees seek honey(Srila Prabhupada ).  Here, you are acting as a honey bee, collecting all the honey from the most beautiful and rare flowers (Scirptures) and bulding a big honey hive, so that devotees, god brothers and god sisters can eat, drink and enjoy the sweetness and nectar of honey.  Hare Krishna...

  • Hare Krishna Maataji.  A vaishnava; a sober man, accepts only man’s glories & not his faults; for flies seek sores; whereas honeybees seek honey.  Srila Prabhupada .  So, I only mean to say that u r a honey bee, collecting honey from the beautiful flowers (scriptures & books) and bulding a big honey hive, for the devotees, god brothers and god sisters to eat and drink that honey, which purifies, the body, mind and soul.  Hare Krishna

  • hare krishna hare krishna krishna krishna hare hare /

    hare ram hare ram ram ram hare hare //

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