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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Anagha warade February 3, 2011 at 3:17pm

Hare Krishna mataji Dandavat!
Thank you for sharing.
geeta kakkar February 3, 2011 at 2:17pm

Radhe Radhe,

Thanks for the encouragement but these blogs are built from referring to the books. I have just taken them from the books and displayed here.

Take care.
KOLLURU VENKATA SUBRAHMANYAM February 3, 2011 at 10:20am

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jjeyanand February 3, 2011 at 2:23am

one life is not enough to study and contemplate the works of vaishnava acharays this poen is an example
Man February 2, 2011 at 11:20pm

Jai Shri Krishna..

So beautifull..

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