by Srila Narottama Dasa Thakura
jugala-carana-priti parama-ananda tati
rati-prema maya para-bandhe
krsna-nama-radha-nama upasana rasa-dhama
carane padiye paranande
In spiritual bliss, I will develop intense love for the youthful Divine Couple Sri Sri Radha-Krsna, and hear the glorious topics of Their loving affairs. Worshiping and chanting the holy names of Radha and Krsna is the abode of all transcendental mellows. I will fall at Their lotus feet in ecstasy.(1)
manera smarana prana madhura madhura dhama
jugala bilasa smrti-sara
sadhya sadhana ei iha bai ara nai
ei tattwa sarba-siddha-sara
Remembrance of the Lord’s pastimes is the life and soul of the devotee. Remembering the sweet loving pastimes of Radha and Krsna is the essence of all the processes. This is the goal of life and as well as the best means of achieving the goal.(2)
jalada-sundara kanti madhura madhura bhati
baidagadhi abadhi subesa
pita-basana-dhara abharana mani-bara
mayura-candrika karu kesa
The sweet syama complexion of Krsna is like the effulgent new rain clouds. He is wonderfully dressed and the most expert in performing conjugal pastimes. Jewelled ornaments adorn His yellow garments and a peacock feather decorates His curling Hair.(3)
mrgamada candana kunkuma bilepana
mana murati tri-bhanga
nabina-kusumabali sri-ange sobhaye bhali
madhu-labhe phire matta bhrnga
Sandalwood pulp mixed with saffron and musk is smeared upon His forehead. He stands in a most enchanting threefold bending form. His beautiful limbs are decorated with newly blossomed flowers which attract maddened bees for their honey.(4)
isata madhura-smita baidagadhi-lilamrta
lubadhala braja-badhu-brnda
carana-kamala-para manimaya nupura
nakha-mani jhalamala-candra
The sweet attractive smile of the Lord and His expertise in conjugal pastimes capture the minds of the damsels of Braja. Gem-studded ankle bells adorn His lotus feet, His jewel-like toe-nails shine brightly like the moon.(5)
nupura-murali-dhwani kula-badhu-maralini
suniya rahite nare ghare
hrdaye badaye rati jena mile pati sati
kulera dharama jara dure
Hearing the sweet sounds of His ankle bells, and His flute which is like the call of a male swan, the female swan Braja gopis cannot remain in their homes. Forgetting the transgression of mundane morality in their hearts, their attraction for Krsna increases unlimitedly and they run to Him like chaste wives meeting their husbands.(6)
gobinda-sarira nitya tanhara sebaka satya
brndabana-bhumi tejomaya
tahate jamuna-jala kare nitya jhalamala
tara tire asta kunja haya
The transcendental body of Govinda is eternal. His servants are eternal. The abode of Vrndavana is effulgent. The water of the Yamuna is crystal clear. There are eight kunjas or groves on the banks of Yamuna.(7)
sitala-kirana-kara kalpa-taru-guna-dhara
taru-lata sada rtu-soba
purna-candra-sama jyoti cidananda-maya murti
mahalila-darsana-lobha
The groves of Vrndavana are charming with soothing moonbeams. The six seasons beautify the forests wherein the trees fulfill all desires. The blissful personality of Krsna is more effulgent than the full moon, and one
should be eager to have a glimpse of His wonderful pastimes.(8)
gobinda anandamaya nikate banita-caya
bihare madhura ati sobha
dunhu preme dagamagi dunhu donha anuragi
dunhu rupa dunhu mana lobha
Sri Govinda is personified bliss. He is surrounded by the gopis and enjoys various sweet pastimes. They are overwhelmed by love, attracted and attached to each other’s beauty.(9)
braja-pura-banitara carana asraya sara
kara mana ekanta kariya
anya bola gandu-gola na suniha uttarola
rakha prema hrdaye bhariya
O my mind, take shelter of the lotus feet of the damsels of Braja without deviation. Do not hear useless gossips, instead fill my heart with Krsna’s prema.(10)
prema-bhakti-sudha-nidhi tahe duba nirabadhi
ara jata ksara nidhi praya
nirantara sukha pabe sakala santapa jabe
para-tattwa karile upaya
Loving devotional service is the ocean of nectar. Be always drowned in that ocean. Everything else is like an ocean of salt. If you follow this process, you will achieve eternal bliss and all your lamentations will go away.(11)
anyera parasa jena nahi kadacit hena
ihate haibe sabadhana
radha-krsna nama gana ei se parama dhyana
ara na kariha paramana
Never associate with non-devotees. Be very careful about them. Chanting the names of Radha and Krsna is the highest form of meditation. Do not accept any other process as the goal of life.(12)
karmi jnani misra-bhakta na habe taya anurakta
suddha-bhajanete kara mana
braja-janera jei mata tahe habe anugata
ei se parama tattwa-dhana
Do not mingle with fruitive workers, mental speculators and mixed devotees. Instead engage yourself in pure devotional service under the guidance of the residents of Braja. This is the highest treasure.(13)
prarthana karibe sada suddha-bhave prema-katha
nama-mantre kariya abheda
astika kariya mana bhaja ranga sri-carana
granthi-papa habe pariccheda
Will always desire to glorify the transcendental topics of Radha and Krsna, considering the holy names and mantras as non-different from Them. I will fix my mind in worshipping the lotus feet of Radha and Krsna. Then the knots of sinful desires within my heart will be undone.(14)
radha-krsna sri-carana tate saba samarpana
sri-carane balihari jana
dunhu nama suni suni bhakta mukhe puni puni
parama ananda sukha-pana
I surrender myself unto the lotus feet of Radha and Krsna and take Their merciful shelter. I will repeatedly hear the names of Radha and Krsna from the mouths of pure devotees and attain great happiness and satisfaction.(15)
hema-gauri-tanu rai ankhi darasana cai
rodana kariba abhilase
jaladhara dhara dhara anga ati manohara
rupe gune bhubana prakase
I will desire to see the golden complexioned Radha with my own eyes. I will cry to see the enchanting form and qualities of Krsna whose complexion is like the new clouds.(16)
sakhi-gana cari-pase seba kare abhilase
parama se seba-sukha dhare
ei bhane mane mora ei rase hana bhora
narottama sada-i bihare
The sakhis surround Sri Sri Radha and Krsna on all four sides, and while serving Them, feel ecstatic bliss in their hearts. Narottama dasa desires such service being absorbed in loving transcendental mellows.(17)
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