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All glory to r Guru and r Gaur ga

K rtanGuide

P o c k e t E d i t i o n

r Chaitanya S raswat Ma h


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All glory to r Guru and r Gaur ga

K rtan GuidePocket Edition



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Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math

All rights reserved byThe Current President-Acharyaof Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math

Published bySri Chaitanya Saraswat MathKolerganj, Nabadwip, NadiaPin , W.B., India

Compiled bySripad Bhakti Kamal Tyagi Maharaj

Senior EditorSripad Mahananda Das Bhakti Ranjan

EditorSri Vishakha Devi Dasi Brahmacharini

Proofreading bySriman Sudarshan Das AdhikariSriman Krishna Prema Das AdhikariSri Asha Purna Devi Dasi

Cover bySri Mahamantra Das

Printed byCDC Printers

Radhanath Chowdury RoadKolkata-

First printing:, copies


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Contents Jay Dhvani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

rati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Parikram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vandan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Morning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Evening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vaiava . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Nit i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gaur ga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Prayers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

r r Prabhup da-padma Stavaka . . . . . . . . r r Prema-dh ma-deva Stotram . . . . . . . . . Holy Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .r Chaitanya S raswat Ma h . . . . . . . . . . . . .Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


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DedicationThis abridged, pocket size edition of r Chaitanya S raswatMahs K rtan Guide was offered to the lotus hands of rlaBhakti Nirmal chrya Mah r j on the Adhiv s of the r Nabadw p Dh m Parikram Festival, March .


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rla Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Gosw m Mah rj

President-Sev ite-chrya



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rla Bhakti Rak ak rdhar Dev-Gosw m Mah rj

Founder- chrya



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Jay Dhvani Jay Saparikar r r Guru Gaur ga Gndharv

Govindasundar J u k jay! Jay Om Viup d Paramaha sa Parivr jakchrya-varyaAottara- ata- r rmad Bhakti Nirmal chrya Mah r jk jay!

Jay Om Viup d Paramaha sa Parivr jakchrya-varyaAottara- ata- r rmad Bhakti Sundar GovindaDev-Gosw m Mahr j k jay!

Jay Om Viup d Paramaha sa Parivr jakchrya-varyaAottara- ata- r rmad Bhakti Rak ak rdharDev-Gosw m Mahr j k jay!

Jay Om Viup d Paramaha sa Parivr jakchrya-varyaAottara- ata- r rmad Bhakti Siddh nta Sarasvat Gosw m hkur k jay!

Jay Om Viup d rla Gaura Ki or Ds B b j Mahr j k jay! Jay Om Viup d rla Sachchid nanda Bhakti Vinodhkur k jay! Jay Om Viup d rla Jagann th Ds B b j Mahr j k jay!

rla Baladev Vidy bha k jay!rla Vivan th Chakravart hkur k jay!r Narottam ymnanda rnivs chrya Prabhu-trayak jay!


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rla Vnd van D s hkur k jay!rla Ka Ds Kavir j Goswm k jay!r Rpa, San tan, Bha a Raghun th, r Jva, Gop lBhaa, Ds Raghun th, a Gosw m Prabhu k jay!r Rpnuga Guru-varga k jay!Nam chrya rla Hari D s hkur k jay!rla Svar p Dmodar, rla Ry Rmnand dir Gaura- akti-varga k jay!Premse Kaho r Ka Chaitanya Prabhu Nity nandar Advaita Gad dhar rvsdi Gaura-bhakta-v nda k jay!Saprad r Nity nanda Prabhu k jay!Saprad rman Mah prabhu k jay!r Nabadw p Dh m k jay!

r Gag Yamun k jay!r Vnd van Dh m k jay!r r Rdh -Ka Gopa Gop ym Kua Rdh Kua Go Girir j Govardhan k jay!Bhakti Dev Vnd Dev Tulas Dev k jay!

r Puru ottam Dh m k jay!Baladev Subhadr Jagann th Ju k jay!Granthar j rmad Bh gavatam r Chaitanya-charit mtak jay!


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kar Ma h R j r Chaitanya Ma h k jay!Tad ya kh Mah k jay!r Chaitanya S raswat Ma h k jay!Viva-vy p Tad ya kh Mah k jay!Ananta-ko Vaiava-v nda k jay!Samaveta Vai ava-v nda k jay!Hari-n m-sakrtan k jay!

Nit i Gaura Prem nande! Haribol!


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ratir Guru rati

jaya jaya gurudever rati ujjvalagovardhana-p da-p he bhuvana-ma gala [1]

All glory to the effulgent rati of rla Gurudev taking placeat the foot of Govardhan for the bene t of the world!

r bhakti sundara deva prabhu iroma igosv m govinda jaya nandera khani [2]

All glory to the mine of joy, r Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Gosw m, who is the crown-jewel of Gurus!

jnu lambita bhuja divya kalevaraananta pratibh bhar divya gu adhara [3]

Your divine forms arms extend to your knees. You possessinnite genius and divine qualities.

gaura-k e jni tava abhinna svar pasasra tarite ebe uddha-bhakta-r pa [4]

I know that you are nondifferent from r Gaura K a and

have now assumed the form of a pure devotee to deliverthe world.

rpnuga-dh r tumi kara lokitaprabh kara sama prabh bhuvana-vidita [5]


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You illuminate r Rpas line. Like the sun, your effulgenceis known throughout the world.

uddha bhakti prach rite tom sama n iakala ka indu yena day la nit i [6]There is no one like you to preach pure devotion. You area spotless moon like merciful Nity nanda.

ullasita vi va-v s labhe prema-dhananande n chiy ghe tava gu a-gaa [7]

Attaining the wealth of divine love (by your grace), joy-ful souls all over the world sing your glories, dancing inecstasy.

sth pil rama bahu jagata m jhrepramaha sa-dharma-j na ik ra prach re [8]

You established many ashrams all over the world to teachparamaha sa-dharma (the way of the true Vai avas).

chinty chintya veda-j ne tumi adhik r sakala sa aya chhettv susiddh nta-dh r [9]

You are a master of both conceivable and inconceivable

Vedic knowledge. You cut away all doubts and representthe true teachings.

tom ra mahim ghe goloka ma alenitya-siddha parikare tava l l-sthale [10]


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Your eternally liberated associates sing your gloriesin Goloka, the realm of your Pastimes.

patita p vana tumi day ra sam rasarva-k rye sunipu a satya-sugambh ra [11]

You are the saviour of the fallen and a breeze of mercy. Youare truthful, deep, and expert in all types of service.

ap rva lekhan dh r prag ha p ityasad hsya mi a-bh sula kavitva [12]

Your writings are wonderful, and your learning is profound.You always smile and speak sweet words. Your poetry isperfect.

sdhu-sa ge sad nand sarala vinay sabh -madhye vakt reha sarvatra vijay [13]

You are always joyful in the s dhus association. You aresimple and humble. In assemblies, you are the best speaker.Everywhere you are victorious.

gauya gagane tumi chrya-bh skaranirantara sev -priya mi a kahasvara [14]

In the sky of the Gau ya Vai avas, you are the sun-likechrya. You are always fond of service, and your voice issweet.

tom ra karu mge trik la vilsegndharvik -giridh r sev-m tra e [15]


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Throughout the play of the past, present, and future, thisservant prays for your mercy, desiring only to serve r r Gndharvik -Giridh r.

k p kara ohe prabhu r -gaura-prak arati karaye sad e adhama d sa [16]

Be merciful, O lord, manifestation of r Gaur ga! Thisfallen servant always worships you.

r Guru rati Stuti

jaya guru-mah r ja yati-r jevarar -bhakti-rak aka deva-gosv m r dhara [1]

All glory to rla Guru Mah r j, rla Bhakti Rak ak rdharDev-Gosw m, the leading general of the trida i-sanny ss!

patita-p vana-l l vistri bhuvanenist ril d na-h na pmara jane [2]

You revealed your Pastimes in this world as the saviour ofthe fallen and delivered the sinful and unfortunate souls.

tom ra karu -ghana murati heriy preme bh gyav na j va pa e murachiy [3]

Beholding your intensely merciful form, the fortunate soulsfaint with divine love.


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sud rgha sup bya deha divya-bh vrayadivya-j na-d pta-netra divya-jyotirmaya [4]

Your lofty, delightful form is an abode of divine emotionand lled with divine lustre. Your eyes are illumined withdivine knowledge.

suvar a-s raja-k nti aru a-vasanatilaka, tulas -m l , chandana-bh aa [5]

Your form is adorned with tilak, tulas beads, sandalwood

paste, saffron cloth, and golden radiance like that of the sun.ap rva r -aga- obh kare jhalamalaaud rya-unnata-bh va m dhurya-ujjvala [6]

The extraordinary beauty of your divine form shines withthe exalted joy of benevolence, the brightness of divinesweetness.

achintya pratibh , snigdha, gambh ra, ud ra jaa-j na-giri-vajra divya-d k dh ra [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 divinerevelation.

gaura-sa k rtana-r sa-rasera rayaday la nit i n me nitya premamaya [8]


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You are the abode of the joy of r Gaur gas sakrtandance, and you are always lled with divine love as youcall Day l Nit i.

sgop ge gaura-dh me nitya-parak agupta-govardhane divya-l lra-vil sa [9]

The play of your divine Pastimes at Hidden Govardhan Hillin r Gaur gas abode are manifest eternally.

gauya-chrya-go h -gaurava-bh janagauya-siddh nta-ma i kaha-vibh aa [10]

You are revered by the assembly of Gau ya chryas. Yourneck is adorned with the jewel of Gau ya-siddh nta.

gaura-sarasvat -sph rta siddh ntera khanivik ta gyatr ra artha-chint mai [11]

You are the mine of the siddh nta revealed by r Gaur gaand rla Saraswat hkur. You discovered the divinemeaning of the g yatr mantra.

eka-tattva var anete nitya-nava-bh vasusa gati, s majasya, e saba prabh va [12]

Your ever-new joy as you describe the Absolute, your adjust-ments, your harmoniessuch greatness

tom ra sat rtha-varga sabe eka-materpa-sarasvat -dh r dekhena tom te [13]


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He is the puri er of Srvabhauma Bha chrya and thedeliverer of Mah r j Pratparudra. He is the maintainer ofRmnanda R y and the hero of all. He is the guardian of

rla San tan Gosw m and the joy of rla Rpa Gosw m.He is the delight of Hari D s hkur and is perfectly sober.

vraja-rasa-bh vana du a-mata- tanakapa -vigh tana-k ma

uddha bhakta-p lana uka-j na-t anachhala-bhakti-d aa rma [5]

He is absorbed in Vrajas rasas. He is the dispeller of miscon-ception, lust, and deceit. He is the maintainer of the puredevotees 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-n garagokula-rajana k na

gop -par a-dhana madana-manoharak liya-damana vidh na [1]

r Ka, who is known as K n, is Ya od s darling son,

Vrajas paramour, Gokulas delight, the gop s life and wealth,the enchanter of Cupid, and the conqueror of K lya.

amala hari-n ma amiya-vil s vipina-purandara nav na n gara-vara

va-vadana suv s [2]


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His Names and nectarean Pastimes are all transcenden-tal. He is the king of Vrajas forests and the best of youngparamours. He beautifully plays the ute.

vraja-jana-p lana asura-kula-n anananda-godhana-r khoy l

govinda m dhava navan ta-ta karasundara nanda-gop l [3]

He is the guardian of Vrajas residents, the destroyer of thedemons, and the keeper of Nandas cows. He is known asGovindaHe who nourishes the cows, senses, Vedas, andworldand M dhava r Rdh s consort. He is Nandas beautiful cowherd boy and a butter thief.

yamun -ta a-chara gop -vasana-hararsa-rasika k pmaya

r -rdh -vallabha v nd vana-na a-varabhakativinod- raya [4]

He is a spy on the Yamun s banks and the stealer of thegop s garments. He is the relisher of the r sa-ll and theembodiment of mercy. He is r Rdh s beloved, V nd vansgreat dancer, and Bhakti Vinods shelter.


jaya ach -nandana sura-muni-vandanabhava-bhaya-kha ana jaya he

jaya hari-k rtana- nartan vartanakali-mala-kartana jaya he [1]


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All glory to r ach Nandan, who is worshipped by thedemigods and sages! All glory to He who destroys all fearof material existence! All glory to the inaugurator of danc-

ing and chanting the Lords Names! All glory to He whoremoves the contamination of Kali!

nayana-purandara vi varpa snehadharavivambhara vi vera kaly a

jaya lak m -viu-priy vivambhara priya hiy jaya priya ki kara na [2]

r ach Nandan is the delight of everyones eyes and affec-tionate to His brother Vi var p. He is the maintainer of theworld and the embodiment of its good fortune. All glory toLakm Priy and Vi u Priy , who are dear to Vi vambharsheart! All glory to His dear servant n!

r s t advaita r ya m lin r vsa jaya jaya chandra ekhara chrya

jaya nity nanda r ya gad dhara jaya jaya jaya harid sa n mchrya [3]

All glory to S t hkur and Advaita chrya! Allglory to M lin Dev and rvs hkur! All glory toChandra ekhar chrya! All glory to Nity nanda R y! Allglory to Gad dhar Pa it! All glory to the N mchrya,Hari D s hkur!

mur ri mukunda jaya premanidhi mah aya jaya yata prabhu p riada


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vandi sab k ra p ya adhamere k p hayabhakti sap rada-prabhup da [4]

All glory to Mur ri Gupta, Mukunda Datta, and Pu ar kVidy nidhi! All glory to all the associates of r ach Nandan!I offer my obeisance at their feet. By their mercy upon thisfallen soul, I serve rla Prabhup d and his associates.

(rla Bhakti Rak ak rdhar Dev-Gosw m Mah r j)

r Bhoga rati G tibhaja bhakata-vatsala r -gauraharir -gaurahari sohi go ha-vih r nanda-ya omat -chita-h r [1]

Serve r Gaurahari, who is most affectionate to His devo-tees. He is the rambler in the elds (of Vraja), the stealer ofNanda and Ya od s hearts.

bel halo, d modara, isa ekhanabhoga-mandire vasi karaha bhojana [2]

Its time! Damodar! Come now! Sit down in the dining halland eat.

nandera nirde e vaise giri-vara-dh r baladeva-saha sakh vaise s ri sri [3]

At Nandas request, K a, Baladev, and Their friends sitdown in lines.


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ukt -k di bh ji nlit kumali ln dugdha-tumb dadhi moch -gha a [4]

ukt , k, fried vegetables, jute-leaf salad, pumpkin, baskets of fruit, d l patties, gourd cooked in milk, yoghurt, banana ower

mudga-ba ma-ba roik ghtnnaakul piaka k r puli p yas nna [5]

Moong d l patties, urad d l patties, chap ts, rice with ghee,rice and sesame gruel, rice- our cakes, condensed milk,pancakes, rice pudding

karp ra am ta-kel rambh k ra-s raam ta ras l , amla dv da a prak ra [6]

Hot milk avoured with camphor, plantains, butter, twelvekinds of sweet, juicy, and sour preparations

luchi chini sarapur lu ras val bhojana karena k a haye kut hal [7]

Sweet pur s, pur s filled with cream, sweet balls, d lpatties boiled with sugared riceK a eagerly eats allthese preparations.

rdhik ra pakka anna vividha vyajanaparama nande k a karena bhojana [8]

With great joy K a eats various vegetable preparationscooked by R dhik .


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chhale-bale l u kh y r -madhuma galabagala b jy ra deya haribolo [9]

By hook or by crook, Madhuma gal eats the sweet balls.He slaps his armpits and calls out, Haribol!

rdhik di gae heri nayanera ko etpta haye kh ya k a ya od -bhavane [10]

Glancing at R dhik and Her friends out of the corners ofHis eyes, K a happily eats in Ya od s home.

bhojan nte piye k a suv sita v risabe mukha prak laya haye s ri sri [11]

After eating, K a drinks scented water. Then all of the boys line up and wash their mouths.

hasta-mukha prak liy yata sakh -gae

nande vi rma kare baladeva-sane [12]After washing their hands and mouths, K as friendshappily take rest with Baladev.

jambula ras la ne t mbula-ma l th kheye k achandra sukhe nidr gel [13]

Jambula and Ras la bring spiced p n. Ka chews it andthen happily goes to sleep.

vilk a ikhi-puchchha ch mara hul yaap rva ayya k a sukhe nidr yya [14]


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Vilka fans K a with a peacock fan, and K a happilysleeps on a comfortable bed.

yaomat - j peye dhani h n tar -k a-pras da r dh bhuje haye pr ta [15]

Being requested by Ya od , Dhani h brings r Kasremnants to R dh , who eats them joyfully.

lalit di sakh -gaa ava ea pyamane mane sukhe r dh -k a-gu a gya [16]

Lalit Dev and her friends then receive R dh s remnantsand joyfully sing the glories of R dh -Ka within theirhearts.

hari-l l eka-m tra y hra pramodabhog rati g y hkur bhakativinoda [17]

hkur Bhakti Vinod, whose sole joy is the Lords Pastimes,sings this bhog rati.

(bhaja govinda govinda gop la)(giridh r gop ntha nanda-dul la)(bhaja govinda govinda gop la)(nanda-dul la jaya jaya ach -dul la)(ach -dul la jaya jaya gaura gop la)

Serve Govinda, serve Gop l. Serve Giridh r, Gop nth,Nanda Dul l. Serve Govinda, serve Gop l. All glory toNandas son! All glory to achs son! All glory to golden Gop l!



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r Gaura rati

(kib) jaya jaya gor ch der ratika obh jhnav -ta a-vane jaga-mana lobh [1]

(jaga-janer mana lobh )(gaur ger rati obh jaga-janer mana lobh )(nit i gaura haribol)

All glory to the beautiful rati to r Gorch d in a grove onthe banks of the Ganges, which attracts the hearts of all soulsthroughout the world!

(kib) dak ie nit ich da b me gad dharanika e advaita r nivsa chhatra-dhara [2]

On Gor chds right is Nit ichd, and on His left isGad dhar. Advaita is nearby, and rvs holds an umbrella.

(kib) basiy chhe gor ch da ratna-si hsane(ratna-simh sana alo karerebasiy chhen gor ch d ratna-si hsane)

rati karena brahm di-deva ga e [3] (gaur ger rati kare)(brahm di-deva ga e gaur ger rati kare)(gaur gera bhakta sane gaur ger rati kare)(nit i gaura haribol)

Gorch d has sat on a jewelled throne. Brahm and the otherdemigods worship Him (in the company of His devotees).


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(kib) narahari- di kari ch mara hul yasajaya-mukunda-v su-gho a-di gya [4]

(gaura gu a gna kare)

(sajaya mukunda v su-gho a gaura gu a gna kare)(nit i gaura haribol)Narahari and others fan the Lord with ch maras. Sajay,Mukunda, V sudev Gho , and others sing.

(kib) akha b je gha b je b je karat lamadhura m daga b je parama ras la [5]

(madhur madhur madhur b je)(gaur ger rati k le madhur madhur madhur b je)(akha b je gha b je madhur madhur madhur b j(madhura m danga b je madhur madhur madhur b je(nit i gaura haribol)

Conches, bells, kart ls, and m dagas resound sweetly. Thekrtan is most relishable.

(kib) bahu-ko i chandra jini vadana ujjvalagala-de e vana-m l kare jhalamala [6]

(jhalmal jhalmal jhalmal kare)(gaura gale vana phuler m l jhalmal jhalmal jhalmal kare(nit i gaura haribol)

The radiance of the Lords face surpasses that of millionsof moons. The garland of forest owers around His neckshines.


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(kib) iva- uka-n rada preme gada-gadabhakati-vinoda dekhe gor ra sampada [7]

iva, ukadev, and N rad stammer in the ecstasy of love.In this way Bhakti Vinod beholds Gor ch ds glory.

(ei br my day kara)(hkura r bhakti-vinoda ei b r my day kara)(hkura r sarasvat ei b r my day kara)(patit-p van r gurudev ei b r my day kara)

(sap rada gaurahari ei b r my day kara)(nit i gaura haribol)

This time please give me your grace. O rla Bhakti Vinodhkur, O rla Saraswat hkur, O Gurudev, saviour of thefallen, O Gaurahari, along with your associates, this timeplease give me your grace.


r Sraswat rati

jayare jayare jaya gaura-sarasvat bhakativinod nvaya karu murati [1]

All glory to the voice of r Gaur ga, the embodiment ofrla Bhakti Vinod hkurs mercy, rla Bhakti Siddh ntaSaraswat hkur!


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prak ile gaura-sev bh vana ma galabhakati-siddh nta uddha praj na ujjvala [2]

He manifested r Gaur gas service for the upliftment ofthe world. His teaching of devotion is pure, brilliant, andenlightening.

rdh -yma eka-tanu dak e gor ryabme r dha madhye svaya yma-gopa jaya [4]

All glory to the combined form of r r Rdh -ym,r Gaura R y, on the right, r Rdh on the left, and thedark cowherd boy Himself in the middle!

vraja-rasa nava-bh ve navadv pe r jeud re madhura r ga abhinava s je [4]

Vrajas rasa manifests in a new way in Nabadw p: madhura-

rasa dresses newly in benevolence.

mdhurya kaivalya r ga vrajera niry sapr pti par k h the gaur ga vil sa [5]

Sweet divine love, Vrajas essence, reaches its climax inr Gaur gas Pastimes.

rdh bh va-k nti a gikari bh la matedak ie sana rasa garim dekh te [6]

r Gaur ga earnestly embraces r Rdh s heart and halo,and takes His place on the right to show His rasas glory.


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r svar pa, r mnanda, r pa, san tanar raghu, j vdi k pya dekhe bhakta-jana [12]

Devotees see this rati by the mercy of r Svarp Dmodar,r Rmananda R y, r Rpa, r Santan, r Raghun th,r Jva, and their associates.

jaya guru-gaura-r dh -govinda-sundara jaya d o bhakta v nda nitya nirantara [13]

All glory to r Guru, Gaur ga, and R dh -Govindasundar!

O devotees, glorify them always and forever!(rla Bhakti Rak ak rdhar Dev-Gosw m Mah r j)


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Parikram gurudeva!k p-bindu diy kara ei d se

tpek ati d nasakala-sahane bala diy kara

nija-m ne sp h-h na [1]O Gurudev! Give this servant a drop of your mercy, andmake me more humble than a blade of grass. Give me thestrength to tolerate everything, and make me free from anydesire for personal honour.

sakale samm na karite akatideha n tha! yath yatha

tabe ta g iba hari-n ma sukheapar dha habe hata [2]

O master! Give me the ability to be ttingly honour every-one. Then I will sing the Lords Name happily, and all myoffences will be eradicated.

kabe hena k p labhiy e janak trtha ha-ibe, n tha!

akti-buddhi-h na mi ati d nakara more tma-s tha [3]

When will this soul attain such mercy and become ful lled?O master! I am devoid of ability and intelligence, and greatlydistressed. Please accept me.


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yogyat -vich re kichhu n hi p itom ra karu -sra

karu n ha-ile k diy k diy

pr a n rkhiba ra [4]When I examine myself for quali cations, I nd none. Yourmercy is everything. If you are not merciful to me, then,crying, I will no longer maintain my life.


udila aru a prava-bh gedvija-ma i gor amani j gebhakata-sam ha la-iy sthe

(gor ) gel nagara-vr je [1]The sun arises in the east, and the jewel of the br hma s,r Gor ch d, awakes. Taking His devotees with Him, Hegoes out about the town.

tthai t thai b jala kholaghana ghana t he jh jera rolapreme hala hala son ra aga

(gor r) chara e npura b je [2]The m dagas resound t thai t thai to the beat of the

cymbals as Gaurasundars golden form sways with ecstaticlove and His footbells jingle.

mukunda m dhava y dava haribalena bala re vadana bhari


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michhe nida-va e gela re r tidivasa ar ra s je [3]

He calls out, Chant aloud Mukunda, M dhava, Y dava,Hari! Uselessly you pass the night asleep and the daydecorating your body.

emana durlabha m nava-dehapiy ki kara bh van kehaebe n bhajile ya od -suta

charame pa ibe l je [4]

Having attained this rare human body, what are youthinking? If you do not serve K a now, lastly you willfall into shame.

udita tapana ha-ile astadina gela bali ha-ibe vyastatabe kena ebe alasa ha-i

n bhaja h daya-r je [5]

When the shining sun sets, you become busy, consideringthat the day has passed. So why are you being lazy now?Why dont you serve the Lord of your heart?

j vana anitya j naha s rathe n n-vidha vipada-bh ranmraya kari yatane tumi

th kaha pana k je [6]


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Understand the essence: life is tem por ary and lled withall sorts of adversity. Carefully taking shel ter of the Name,engage in your work.

k a-n ma-sudh kariy pna juo bhakati-vinoda-pr anma vin kichhu n hika ra

chaudda-bhuvana-m jhe [7]Drink the nectar of K as Name and soothe Bhakti Vinodssoul. There is nothing to be had but the Name in all the four-teen worlds.

j vera kaly a-s dhana-k ma jagate si e madhura n maavidy -timira-tapana-r pe

hd-gagane vir je [8]

Desiring to bless all souls, the Lords sweet Name comes tothis world and arises like the Sun within the sky of the heartto dispel the darkness of ignorance.


j va jga, j va jga, gor ch da bale

kata nidr yo my-pi ch ra kole [1]r Gor ch d calls, O souls, awake! O souls, awake! Howlong will you sleep in the clutches of the witch M y?


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Who else is such a friend? Who else is there to rescue youfrom M y?

enechhi au adhi m y nibra lgihari-n ma mah -mantra lao tumi m gi [4]

I have brought the medicine to dispel M y. Pray for thisHari-n m mah mantra and take it.

(mgiy lao re)(sudh -m kh ei hari-n m m giy lao re)

Pray and take it. Pray for the Holy Name, which is drippingwith nectar, and take it.

bhakativinoda prabhura-chara e paiy sei hari-n ma-mantra la-ila m giy [5]

Bhakti Vinod falls at the Lords feet, prays for the Hari-n m

mah mantra, and takes it. (rla Bhakti Vinod hkur)

kabe r chaitanya more karibena day kabe mi p iba vai ava-pada-chh y [1]

When will r Chaitanya be merciful to me? When will I

reach the shade of the Vai avas feet?kabe mi chh iba e vi aybhim nakabe vi u-jane mi kariba samm na [2]


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When will I give up this mundane ego? When will I honourthe Lords devotees?

gala-vastra k tjali vai ava-nika edante t a kari d iba ni kapa e [3]

With a cloth around my neck, joined palms, and straw between my teeth, I will sincerely submit myself at theVaiavas feet.

k diy k diy jniba du kha-gr masasra-anala haite m giba vi rma [4]

Weeping, I will convey my sorrows to the Vai ava and prayfor shelter from the re of material existence.

uniy mra du kha vai ava hkuram lgi k e vedibena prachura [5]

Hearing of my sorrow, the worshippable Vai ava willthoroughly pray to K a on my behalf.

vaiavera vedane k a day mayae hena p mara prati habena sadaya [6]

Satised by the Vai avas prayer, K a will be merciful

to this sinner.vinodera nivedana vai ava-chara ek p kari sage laha ei akichane [7]


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Bhakti Vinod prays at the feet of the Vai avas: Mercifullytake this lowly soul with you.


namo nama tulas mah r vnde mah r namo nama namo re namo re m iy namo n rya [1]

O Tulas Mah r, O Vnd Dev , I offer my obeisance untoyou again and again. O N rya, I offer my obeisance unto

you again and again.y ko dara e para e agha-n a hoimahim veda-pur e vkh ni [2]

By seeing or touching you, all sins are destroyed. Yourglories are sung in the Vedas and Pur as.

y ko patra majar komalar -pati-chara a-kamale lepa ni [3]Your leaves and soft majar s are twined around the lotusfeet of Lak ms Lord.

dhanya tulas praa tapa kiyer -lagr ma-mah -p ar [4]

O fortunate Tulas , by your performance of austerity youhave become r lagr ms worshippable consort.


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dh pa, d pa, naivedya, ratiphulan kiye varakh varakh ni [5]

You shower mercy upon one who offers you incense, lamps,foods, worship, and owers.

chh pp nna bhoga, chhatri a vyajanavin tulas prabhu eka n hi m ni [6]

The Lord does not accept even one of fifty-six grainofferings or thirty-six vegetable offerings without tulas

leaves.iva uka n rada -ura brahm dikah ata phirata mah -muni j n [7]

iva, ukadev, N rad, Brahm , the other demigods, and thegreat learned sages all circumambulate you.

chandra ekhara m iy , ter yaa goyebhakati d na d jiye mah r [8]O Tulas Mah r, Chandra ekhar sings your glories. Givehim the gift of devotion.

(rla Chandra ekhar chrya)


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Vandan vande ha r -guro r -yuta-pada-kamala

r -gur n vai av char -rpa sgraj ta saha-ga a raghun th-nvita ta sa-j vam

sdvaita svadh ta parijana-sahita k a-chaitanya-deva

r -rdh -k a-p dn saha-ga a-lalit r -vikh nvit cha

I offer my obeisance unto the lotus feet of my Guru, the pre-decessor Gurus, the Lords devotees, r Rpa, r Santan,r Raghun th, r Jva, r Rpas followers, r KaChaitanyadev, r Nity nanda Prabhu, r Advaita Prabhu,r Chaitanyadevs associates, r r Rdh -Ka, r Lalit Dev , r Vikh Dev, and all of Their associates.

o ajna-timir ndhasya j njana- alkay chak ur unmilita yena tasmai r -gurave nama

I offer my obeisance unto r Gurudev, who has openedmy eyes, which were blinded by the darkness of ignorance,with the salve of divine knowledge.

p jya r -guru-varga-vandita mah bh vnvit y sad paurv parya parampar prachalita pr jya pram rtt k tebhakter nirmala-nirjharasya nibh ta sarak aka sdaravande r -gurudevam nata- ir chrya-varya nijam


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I bow my head in eternal obeisance to my Gurudev, the bestof chryas, rla Bhakti Nirmal chrya Mah r j. He is theever vigilant, stalwart guardian of the current of pure devo-tion whose highest form ows from our most worshippabler Rpnuga Guru-varga in their exclusive dedication toMah bhva, rmat Rdh r.

gurvv bh a-sup raka guru-ga air a-sabh ita chinty chintya-samasta-veda-nipu a r -rpa-panth nugamgovind bhidham ujjvala vara-tanu bhakty anvita -sundara vande vi va-guru cha divya-bhagavat-prem o hi b ja-pradamI offer my obeisance unto he who perfectly fulfils hisGurudevs most cherished desires; who is fully adornedwith the blessings of his Gurudevs associates; who isexpert in all aspects of Vedic knowledge, both conceivable

and inconceivable; who is the pre-eminent follower of rlaRpa Gosw m Prabhus line; who is known as Govindarla Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Gosw m Mahr j; whose beautiful, effulgent, exalted form is infused with pure devo-tion; who is the Guru of the entire universe; and who is thegiver of the seed of divine love for the Supreme Lord.

deva divya-tanu suchanda-vadana blrka-chel chita sndr nanda-pura sad-eka-vara a vair gya-vidy mbudhimr -siddh nta-nidhi subhakti-lasita srasvat nm vara vande ta ubhada mad-eka- araa nys vara r dharam


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I offer my obeisance unto my lord, rla Bhakti Rak akrdhar Dev-Gosw m Mahr j, 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, ecstaticdevotion; who is the s dhus sole choice; who is an oceanof renunciation and knowledge; who is a treasure-house ofperfect conclusions; who is resplen dent with pure devotion;who is the best of rla Saraswat hkurs followers; whois the giver of all good; who is the leading general of thetrida i-sanny ss; and who is my sole shelter.

r -siddh nta-sarasvat ti vidito gau ya-gurv-anvayebhto bh nuriva prabh ta-gagane yo gaura-sa k rtanai myvda-timi gilodara-gat n uddh tya j vanim nk a-prema-sudh bdhi-g hana-sukha

pr dt prabhu ta bhaje

I serve my lord, who is known as rla Bhakti Siddh ntaSaraswat hkur. Within the Gau ya samprad yas lineageof Gurus, he shines like the sun in the morning sky. Throughthe sa krtan of rman Mah prabhu he rescues the soulsengulfed within the belly of the timi gila of illusionism and bestows upon them the ecstasy of swimming in the nectar-ean ocean of divine love for K a.

namo gauraki oryabhakt vadh ta m rtayegaur ghri padma-bh gyardh -bh va-ni evie


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I offer my obeisance unto the divine form of the devotee-avadh t rla Gaura Ki or D s B b j Mah r j, who is ahoney-bee at r Gaurasundars lotus feet and a servant of

rmat Rdh r imbued with deep loving attachment.

vande bhaktivinoda r -gaura- akti-svar pakambhakti- straja-samr ja rdh -rasa-sudh -nidhim

I offer my obeisance unto rla Bhakti Vinod hkur, theembodiment of r Gaurasundars potency. He is the king ofall knowers of the scriptures of pure devotion and an oceanof the nectar of devotion to rmat Rdh r.

gaura-vraj riteairvaiavair vandya-vigraham jagann tha-prabhu vandeprem bdhi vddha-vai avam

I offer my obeisance unto my lord, the ocean of divine love,rla Jagann th D s B b j Mah r j. He is the senior-mostdevotee, and worshipped by all who have taken shelter inr Nabadw p Dh m and r Vraja Dh m.

vchh -kalpatarubhya chak p-sindhubhya eva chapatit n pvanebhyovaiavebhyo namo nama


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Again and again I offer my obeisance unto the SupremeLords devotees, who are saviours of the fallen, oceans ofmercy, and wish-ful lling trees.

pacha-tattv tmaka k a bhakta-r pa-svar pakambhakt vatra bhakt khya nam mi bhakta- aktikam

I offer my obeisance unto the ve-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 Nity nanda Prabhu), His Avat r as a devotee ( r AdvaitaPrabhu), His pure devotees (led by rvs hkur), and Hisdevotional energies (led by r Gad dhar Pa it).

namo mah -vad nyya k a-prema-prad ya tek ya k a-chaitanya-n mne gaura-tvi e nama Again and again I offer my obeisance unto You, r KaChaitanya, the supremely merciful, golden form of r Ka, the giver of K a-prema.

jayat suratau pa gor mama manda-mater gat mat-sarvasva-pad mbhojau r dh -madana-mohanauAll glory to the merciful r r Rdh Madan Mohan!Though I am lame and wicked, They are my sole shelter,and Their lotus feet are everything to me.


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d vyad-v nd raya-kalpa-drum dha -r mad-ratn gra-sihsana-sthaur gndharv -r la-govinda-devau

pre hl bhi sevyam nau smar miI meditate upon r Rdh and r Govinda being wor-shipped by Their dear girlfriends as They sit upon a thronewithin a beautiful jeweled temple beneath the wish-ful llingtrees of the divine abode of V nd van.

r mn rsa-ras rambh va-vaa-ta a-sthita karan ve u-svanair gop r gop ntha riye stu na May Gop nth, the beautiful originator of the r sa-ll, whostands on the riverbank at Va Va and attracts the gop swith His ute-song, bestow auspiciousness upon us.

vnd yai tulas -devyai priy yai ke avasya cha

k a-bhakti-prade devi satyavatyai namo nama Again and again I offer my obeisance unto V nd Dev , whois known as Tulas Dev and Satyavat , who is most dear toKa, and who bestows devotion to K a upon us.

atha natv mantra-gur n gur n bh gavat rthad nvysn jagad-gur n natv tato jayam ud rayetHaving offered obeisance to ones initiating Guru, to theGurus who have taught one the meaning of the Bh gavat,and to all the authors of Vedic literature, who are the Gurusof the entire world, proclaim Jay!


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jaya sa-parikara r -r -guru-gaur ga-g ndharv -govindasundar-p dapadm n jayastu!

All glory to the lotus feet of r Guru, r Gaurasundar,r r Gndharv -Govindasundar, and all of Theirassociates!

r -k a-chaitanya prabhu nity nandar -advaita gad dhara r vsdi gaura-bhakta-v nda

hare k a hare k a k a k a hare harehare r ma hare r ma r ma r ma hare hare


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Morning

r r Gurv akamsasra-d vnala-l ha-lokatrya k ruya-ghan ghanatvampr ptasya kaly a-gu ravasyavande guro r -chara ravindam [1]

I offer my obeisance unto the lotus feet of r Guru, the oceanof goodness who assumes the form of a cloud of mercy todeliver the souls burning in the blazing re of materialexistence.

mah prabho k rtana-n tya-g ta-vditra-m dyan-manaso rasenarom cha-kamp ru-tara ga-bh jovande guro r -chara ravindam [2]

I offer my obeisance unto the lotus feet r Guru, who shedswaves of tears, trembles, and experiences horripilationthrough his devotion to rman Mah prabhu and becomesmaddened at heart by chanting, dancing, singing, and play-ing instruments.

r -vigrah rdhana-nitya-n n gra-tan-mandira-m rjan dauyuktasya bhakt cha niyujato pivande guro r -chara ravindam [3]


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I offer my obeisance unto the lotus feet of r Guru, whodaily engages himself and other devotees in dressing theDeity with various ornaments, cleaning the Deitys temple,

and performing other devotional practices.chatur-vidha- r -bhagavat-pras dasvdv-anna-t pt n hari-bhakta-sa gh nk tvaiva t pti bhajata sadaivavande guro r -chara ravindam [4]

I offer my obeisance unto the lotus feet of r Guru, who isalways satis ed by satisfying the Lords devotees with thefour types of tasteful Bhagavat-pras d.

r -rdhik -m dhavayor ap ra-mdhurya-l l-gua-r pa-n mn mprati-k asvdana-lolupasyavande guro r -chara ravindam [5]

I offer my obeisance unto the lotus feet of r Guru, who isalways eager to relish the unlimitedly sweet Names, Forms,Qualities, and Pastimes of r r Rdhik -Mdhava.

nikuja-y no rati-keli-siddhyairy ylibhir yuktir apek ay tatr ti-d k yd ati-vallabhasyavande guro r -chara ravindam [6]

I offer my obeisance unto the lotus feet of r Guru, who isvery expert in the arts performed by the sakh s to ful l theForest Couples Love Play, and is thus very dear to Them.


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sk d-dharitvena samasta- strairuktas tath bh vyata eva sadbhi kintu prabhor ya priya eva tasya

vande guro r -chara ravindam [7]I offer my obeisance unto the lotus feet of r Guru, who issaid by all the scriptures to be the Lord Himself, and consid-ered to be so by the s dhus, yet is the Lords beloved devotee.

yasya pras dd bhagavat-pras doyasy pras dn na gati kuto pidhy ya stuvas tasya ya as tri-sandhya vande guro r -chara aravindam [8]

I offer my obeisance unto the lotus feet of r Guru, praisingand meditating upon his glory at the three junctions of theday. By his grace, one gains the Lords grace. Without hisgrace, one has no shelter anywhere.

r mad gurora akam etad uchchairbr hme muh rte pa hati pray tn tyas tena v nd vana-n tha-s k tsevaiva labhy janu o nta eva [9]

One who very carefully recites aloud this r Gurva akam

during the br hma-muh rta (the ninety-six minute period before sunrise) attains direct service to the Lord of V nd vanat the end of life.

(rla Vivan th Chakravart hkur)


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Bhakti Vinod places a straw between his teeth and falls before rla Rpa Gosw m Prabhu and rla San tanGosw m Prabhu, clasping their feet.

k diy k diy bale, mi ta adhamaikh ye aragati karahe uttama [4]

Crying and crying, he prays, I am so lowly! Please elevateme by teaching me surrender.


bhaja re bhaja re mr mana ati manda(bhajan vin gati n i re)(ohe mr m ha-mana bhajan vin gati n i re)

(bhaja) vraja-vane r dh -k a-chara ravinda [1] (jna-karma parihari re)(uddha r ga-patha dhari j na-karma parihari re)

Serve! Serve! My mind is so foolish. There is no way otherthan service! O my foolish mind! There is no way otherthan service. Serve R dh -Kas lotus feet in V nd van.Abandon worldly knowledge and action! Follow the pathof divine love and abandon worldly knowledge and action!

(bhaja) gaura-gad dhar dvaita-guru-nity nanda(gaura-k e abhed jene)(guru k a-priya jene gaura-k e abhed jene re)

r nivsa, harid sa, mur ri, mukunda [2] (gaura-preme smara smara re)(r nivsa, harid se, gaura-preme smara smara re)


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Serve Gaur ga, Gad dhar, Advaita, Nity nanda, and r Guru. Know that Gaur ga and K a are nondifferent, andthat r Guru is K as dear devotee. Remember rvs

hkur, Hari D s hkur, Mur ri Gupta, and MukundaDatta. With love for Gaur ga, always remember them.With love for Gaur ga, remember rvs hkur and HariDs hkur.

rpa-san tana-j va-raghun tha-dvandva(yadi bhajan karbe re)

(rpa-san tane smara yadi bhajan karbe re)rghava-gop la-bha a-svar pa-r mnanda [3]

(k a prema yadi ch o re)(svar pa-r mnande smara k a-prema yadi ch o re

Remember R pa Gosw m , Santan Gosw m , JvaGosw m, Raghun th Bha a Gosw m, and Raghun th D s

Gosw m . If you want to serve, then remember r Rpaand r Santan. Remember R ghava Pa it, Gop l BhaaGosw m , Svarp D modar, and R mnanda R y. If youwant K a-prema, then remember Svar p D modar andRmnanda R y.

goh -saha kar apura sena- ivnanda(ajasra smara smara re)(goh -saha sena ivnande ajasra smara re)

rpnuga s dhu-jana bhajana- nanda [4] (vraje v s yadi ch o re)(rpnuga s dhu-jane smara vraje v s yadi ch o re)


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Remember Kavi Kar apur, ivnanda Sen, and their family.Always remember them! Always remember ivnanda Senand his family. Remember the s dhus who follow r Rpa

and the joy they feel in their service. If you want to residein Vraja, then remember the s dhus who follow r Rpa.


vibh var ea loka prave anidr chh i uha j va

bala hari hari mukunda mur rirma k a hayagr va [1]

O souls! The night has ended and the light has come. Awakeand arise! Chant Hari! Hari! The Supreme Lord K a isthe bestower of liberation, the demon Muras enemy, and r Rdh s lover. He appears as Hayagr va, the horse-headedAvat r.

nsiha v mana r -madhus danavrajendra-nandana yma

ptan -gh tana kai abha- tana jaya d arathi-r ma [2]

All glory to K a! He appears as N sihadev, the half-man,half-lion Avat r, the dwarf Avat r, Vman, and the son ofDaarath, R machandra. He is the destroyer of the demonsMadhu, P tan , and Kai abha. He is the King of Vrajas sonand blackish in complexion.


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yaod dul la govinda gop lavnd vana purandara

gop -priya-jana r dhik -rama a

bhuvana-sundara-vara [3]He is Mother Ya od s darling son, and the protector anddelight of the cows. He is the Lord of V nd van, the gop s beloved, R dhik s lover, and the most beautiful person inall the worlds.

rvntakara m khana-taskaragop -jana-vastra-h r

vrajera r kh la gopa-v nda-p lachita-h r va-dh r [4]

As Rmachandra, He is the destroyer of R va. Kra is a butter-thief and the stealer of the gop s 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.

yog ndra-vandana r -nanda-nandanavraja-jana-bhaya-h r

nav na n rada r pa manoharamohana-va -vih r [5]

Nanda Mah r js son, Ka, is worshiped by the greatestyog s. He is the remover of all fear from the people of Vraja.He is an enchanting ute player whose heart-capturing formis the colour of a fresh rain cloud.


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yaod -nandana ka sa-nis dananikuja-r sa-vil s

kadamba-k nana r sa-par yaa

vnd -vipina-niv s [6]Yaod s son K a is the killer of Ka sa and the enjoyer ofthe R sa Dance in the forest. He resides in V nd van andperforms the r sa dance beneath the kadamba trees.

nanda-vardhana prema-niketanaphula- ara-yojaka k ma

gop ga-gaa- chita-vinodanasamasta-gu a-ga a-dh ma [7]

He is ever-increasing joy personi ed 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 gop shearts and the abode of all wonderful qualities.

ymuna-j vana keli-par yaamnasa-chandra-chakora

nma-sudh -rasa g o k a-ya arkha vachana mana mora [8]

He plays in the River Yamun s waters and is the moon

above the chakora bird of the heart. O mind, remember mywords: always chant K as glories and nectarean Names.(rla Bhakti Vinod hkur)


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Evening r guru chara a-padma kevala bhakati-sadma

vand mui s vadh na matey hra pras de bh i e bhava tariy yik a-pr pti haya y h haite [1]

I carefully offer my obeisance to r Gurus lotus feet, whichare the sole abode of devotion. O brother! By his mercy wecross over this world and reach K a.

guru-mukha-padma-v kya chitete kariy aikyara n kariha mane

r guru-chara e rati ei se uttama-gatiye pras de p re sarva [2]

Make the teachings from r Gurus lotus mouth one withyour heart, and do not desire anything else within yourheart. Attachment to r Gurus feet is the best path. By hismercy all desires are ful lled.

chak u-d na dil yei janme janme prabhu seidivya-j na h de prak ita

prema-bhakti y h haite avidy vina ytevede g ya y hra charita [3]

He who gave me the gift of eyes is my lord, birth after birth.He manifested divine knowledge in my heart. He givesprema-bhakti and destroys ignorance. The Vedas sing ofhis character.


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r -guru karu -sindhu adhama jan ra bandhulokan tha lokera j vana

h h prabhu kara day deha more pada-chh y

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 takenshelter of you.

(mi) (ara nilm)(abhaya- r -p da-padme ara nilm)(my) (day kara he)(patit-p van r gurudev day kara he)(adhama patita jene day kara he)(jay gurudev)

I have taken shelter. I have taken shelter at your lotusfeet, 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 tome. All glory to you, r Gurudev!

(rla Narottam D s hkur)

r k a chaitanya prabhu day kara moretom vin ke day lu jagata m jhre [1]

O r Ka Chaitanya Mah prabhu! Be merciful to me.Other than You, who is merciful in this world?


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patita-p vana-hetu tava avat ramo sama patita prabhu n pibe ra [2]

You descended to save the fallen souls. O Lord, You will not

nd another soul as fallen as I.

h h prabhu nity nanda prem nanda sukh k pvalokana kara mi ba a du kh [3]

O Nity nanda! You are overjoyed with divine love. Give meYour merciful glance. I am very sad.

day kara s t-pati advaita gos itava k p-bale p i chaitanya-nit i [4]

O Advaita Gos i, Lord of S t hkur ! Be merciful to me.By Your mercy, I will reach r Chaitanya and Nit i.

gaura-premamaya-tanu pa it gad dhara

r nivsa harid sa day ra s gara [5]O Gad dhar Pa it, embodiment of love for r Gaura!O oceans of mercy, rvs Pait and Hari D s hkur!

h h svar pa san tana r pa raghun thabha a-yuga r j va h prabhu lokan tha [6]

O Svar p D modar, San tan, R pa, Raghun th D s,Raghun th Bha a, Gop l Bhaa, and r Jva! O Lokan thPrabhu!


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day kara r -chrya prabhu r nivsarmachandra-sa ga m ge narottama d sa [7]

O rniv s chrya Prabhu! Be merciful! Narottam D sprays for the association of R machandra Kavir j.

(day kara prabhup da r -gaura-prak a)(tava jana k p mge ei adhama d sa)

O rla Prabhup d, manifestation of r Gaura! Be merciful.This fallen servant prays for the mercy of your associates.



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k a se tom ra k a dite p ratom ra akati chhe

mi ta k gla k a k a bali

dh i tava p chhe p chhe [4]Ka is yours. You can give K a. You have that power.I am very poor. Calling, K a! Ka!, I run after you.

(mi) (dh i tava p chhe p chhe)(k a dhana p bar e dh i tava p chhe p chhe)(tumi dile k a dite p ra)(k a tom r hdayer dhan tumi dileo dite p ra)(k a deb r akti-dhara tumi dileo dite p ra)

I run after you. I run after you in hope of attaining the wealthof Ka. If you desire to give K a, you can give Him.If you desire to give, you can give. K a is the wealth ofyour heart. You have the power to give K a. If only youdesire to give K a, you can give Him.


hkura vai ava-ga a kari ei nivedanamo ba a adhama dur chra

drua-sasra-nidhi t he ub ila vidhikee dhari more kara p ra [1]

O worshippable Vai avas, I offer you this prayer. I amvery fallen and misbehaved. Destiny has immersed me inthe fearsome ocean of material existence. Please grab me bythe hair and pull me to the shore.


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vidhi ba a balav n n une dharama-j nasad i karama-p e bndhe

n dekhi t raa lea yata dekhi saba kle a

an tha k tare t i k nde [2]Destiny is very powerful. It does not listen to my knowledgeof religion and always binds me with the ropes of karma.I do not see even a trace of hope. All I see is hardship. Thushelpless and distressed, I cry.

k ma, krodha, lobha, moha, mada, abhim na sahapana pana sth ne ne

aich na mra mana phire yena andha janasupatha vipatha n hi jne [3]

Lust, anger, greed, illusion, pride, and ego all pull me intheir own directions. Thus my mind wanders like a blindman who does not know the right way from the wrong way.

n la-inu sat mata asate majila chitatuy pye n karinu a

narottama d se kaya dekhi uni lage bhayatar iy laha nija p a [4]

I have never accepted the proper conception. My mind has

been immersed in illusion, and I have never aspired for yourfeet. Narott m 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-r pe p iba sev mui dur chrar -guru-vai ave rati n haila mra [1]

How will I attain service? I am a sinner and have no attach-ment to r Guru or the Vai avas.

aea m yte mana magana ha-ilavaiavete le a-m tra rati n janmila [2]

My mind has become immersed in neverending illusion.I do not have even a trace of attachment to the Vai avas.

viaye bhuliy andha ha-inu div -ni igale ph sa dite phere m y se pi ch [3]

Immersed in the mundane day and night, I have forgottenyou and become blind. The witch M y has come to placea noose around my neck.

myre kariy jaya chh na n yyasdhu-k p vin ra n hika up ya [4]

It is impossible to overcome and leave behind M y withoutthe s dhus mercy. There is no other way.

ado a-dara i-prabhu patita-uddh raei-b ra narottame karaha nist ra [5]

O master who overlooks my faults! O saviour of the fallen!This time deliver Narottam D s.



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hkura-vai ava-pada avan ra susampadauna bh i! ha eka mana

raya la-iy bhaje t re k a nhi tyaje

ra saba mare ak raa [1]The worshippable Vai avas feet are the greatest treasurein the world. O brother, listen attentively: take shelter of theVaiavas and serve. K a does not reject one who does so.All others die in vain.

vaiava-chara a-jala prema-bhakti dite balara keha nahe balavantavaiava-chara a-renu mastake bh aa vinu

ra n hi bh aera anta [2]The Vai avas foot-water has the power to give one prema- bhakti. Nothing else has such power. I wear no ornament onmy head other than the Vai avas footdust.

t rtha-jala-pavitra-gu e likhiy chhe pur ese saba bhaktira pravachana

vaiavera p dadoka sama nahe ei sabayte haya v chhita p raa [3]

The purifying power of water at places of pilgrimage has

been described in the Pur as. Such statements are a devo-tional trick. Water from pilgrimage sites is never equal tothe Vai avas foot-water, which ful ls all of ones desires.


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hari-sth ne apar dhe t re hari-n matom -sth ne apar dhe n hika e na [4]

If one offends the Lord, the Lords Name delivers him, but ifone offends you, one has no salvation.

tom ra h daye sad govinda-vi rmagovinda kahenamama vai ava par a [5]

Govinda always resides in your heart, and He says, Mydevotees are My heart.

prati janme kari chara era dh linarottame kara day pn ra bali [6]

In every birth I aspire for the dust of your feet. Be mercifulto Narottam, considering him your own.



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Nit init i-pada-kamala ko -chandra-su tala

ye chh yya jagata ju yahena nit i vine bh i rdh -k a pite n i

dha kari dhara nit ira p ya [1]Cooling like ten million moons, Nit is lotus feet soothe theworld with their shade. O brother! Without Nit i, you can-not reach R dh -Ka. Firmly grasp Nit is feet.

se sambandha n hi yra v th janma gela t rasei pa u baa dur chra

nit i n balila mukhe majila sa sra-sukhevidy -kule ki karibe t ra [2]

The life of one who had no connection with Nit i passedin vain. Such an animal is very wicked. What will learning(aristocratic birth) do for one who was immersed in worldlypleasures and never called aloud, Nit i?

aha k re matta hai nit i-pada p sariy asatyere satya kari m ni

nit iyer karu habe vraje r dh -k a pbe

dhara nit iyer chara dukh ni [3]Maddened with pride, forgetting Nit is feet, I acceptuntruth as truth. When Nit i bestows His mercy you willreach R dh -Ka in Vraja. Grasp Nit is feet!


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nit iyer chara a satya t hra sevaka nityanit i-pada sad kara a

narottama ba a du kh nit i more kara sukh

rkha r g-chara era p a [4]Nit is feet are truth, and His servants are eternal. Alwaysaspire for Nit is feet. Narottam is very sad: O Nit i! Makeme happy. Keep me beside your reddish feet.


nit i guama i mra nit i guama iniy premera vany bh sla avan [1]Nit i, the jewel of all good qualities, my Nit i, the jewel ofall good qualities, brought a ood of divine love and inun-dated the earth.

prema-vany laye nit i ila gau a-de eubila bhakata-ga a d na-h na bh se [2]

Nit i brought a ood of divine love to the land of Gau a.The devotees immersed themselves in it, but the unfortunateoated on its surface.

d na-h na patita p mara n hi b chhe

brahm ra durlabha prema sab k re yche [3]The sinful, unfortunate, and fallen did not desire this divinelove, which is dif cult for even Brahm to attain, yet Nit i begged them to accept it.


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baddha karu -sindhu k iy muh naghare ghare bule prema-amiy ra vna [4]

Nit i cut a canal into the sealed ocean of mercy and a oodof nectarean divine love spread to every home.

lochan bale hena nit i yeb n bhajila jniy uniy sei tma-gh t haila [5]

Lochan D s says, Anyone who did not serve Nit i know-ingly committed suicide.

(rla Lochan D s hkur)

akrodha param nanda nity nanda r yaabhim na- nya nit i nagare be ya [1]

The anger-less, prideless, supremely joyful Nity nanda R ywanders throughout the towns.

adhama patita j ver dv re dv re giy hari-n ma mah mantra dena bil iy [2]

Going from door to door to the homes of the lowly andfallen souls, He distributes the Hare K a mah mantra.

yre dekhe t re kahe dante t a dharimre kiniy laha bhaja gaurahari [3]With straw between His teeth, He says to whoever He sees,

Purchase Me: simply serve Gaurahari.


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eta bali nity nanda bh me ga i yyason ra parvata yena dh lte lo ya [4]

Saying this, Nity nanda rolls on the ground like a goldenmountain rolling in the dust.

hena avat re yra rati n janmilalochan bale sei p p ela ra gela [5]

Lochan D s says of one who has not developed attachmentto this Avat r, Such a sinner simply came and went.

(yoy s sr ha-ila)(nit i-chara n bhajila y oy s sr ha-ila)

They simply came and went. Those who did not serveNit is feet simply came and went (took birth and dieduselessly).


parama karu a pah dui jananit i gaurachandra

saba avat ra- s ra iroma ikevala nanda-kanda [1]

Nit i and Gaurachandra are the two most merciful Lords.They are the best, the crest-jewels, of all Avat rs and theonly source of joy.

(kevala-i nanda-kanda)(nity nanda gaurachandra kevala-i nanda-kanda)


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They are the only source of joy. Nity nanda andGaurachandra are the only source of joy.

bhaja bhaja bh i chaitanya nit isud ha vi vsa kari

viaya chh iy se rase majiy mukhe bala hari hari [2]

O brothers! Serve! Serve r r Chaitanya-Nit i with rmfaith! Leave aside worldly affairs, merge into this rasa, andchant 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 chantaloud Gaurahari! Give up village talk and chant aloud

Gaurahari!

dekha ore bh i tribhuvane n iemana day la dt

O brother! Look! There are no benefactors in the threeworlds as merciful as Them.

(eman day l ke v chhe)(nit ira gaurer mata eman day l ke v chhe)(mar kheyeo n m prema y che eman day l ke v chhe)

Who else is so merciful? Who is as merciful as Nit i andGaura? They endure even being beaten, and yet They ask


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Their aggressors to accept the Holy Name and divine love.Who else is so merciful?

pa u p kh jhure p a vidareuni y ra gu a-g th [3]

Hearing of Their glory, birds and animals cry and stonesmelt.

sasre majiy rahili pa iy se pade nahila a

pana karama bhuy ya amanakahaye lochana d sa [4]

Fallen and immersed in sa sra, I never aspired for Theirfeet. Now Yamar j subjects me to my karma. So saysLochan D s.


dayl nit i chaitanya bale n ch re mr mananch re mr mana, n ch re mr mana [1]

O my mind, dance! O my mind, dance! O my mind, dance,chanting, Day l Nit i Chaitanya!

(eman day l ta n i he m r kheye prema dey)Oh! No one is so merciful! Nit i endures being beaten yetgives His aggressors divine love.


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(ore) apar dha d re ybe, p be prema-dhan(apar dhera vich ra to n i he)

(takhan) k a-n me ruchi habe, ghuchibe bandhana [2]

(anur g to habe he)Then my offences will go away and I will attain the wealthof divine love. (In the Names of Nit i and Chaitanya, thereis no consideration of offences.) Then I will develop tastefor Kas Name and my bondage will be destroyed. (ThenI will have loving attachment.)

(takhan) an yse saphal habe j vera j vana(naile j van to michhe he)(k a-rati vin j ver j van to michhe he)

(ee) vnd vane r dh -ymer p be dara ana [3] (gaura-k p hale he)

Then easily the life of the soul will be successful. (Withoutattachment to K a, a souls life is simply false.) Then, at theend of life, a soul will see r r Rdh -ym in V nd van(if r Gaura bestows His mercy).



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Gaur gagaur gera du i pada y ra dhana sampada

se jne bhakati-rasa-s ragaur gera madhura-l l yra kar e prave il hdaya nirmala bhela t ra [1]

One whose wealth is r Gaur gas feet knows the essenceof devotions rasa. The heart of one who hears r Gaur gassweet Pastimes becomes pure.

ye gaur gera n ma laya t ra haya premodayatre mui y i balih ri

gaur ga-gu ete jhure nitya-l l tre sphurese jana bhakati-adhik r [2]

One who chants r Gaur gas Name develops divine love.To him, I say, Bravo! The eternal Pastimes are revealed toone who cries over r Gaur gas qualities. Such a soul isquali ed for devotion.

gaur gera sa gi-gae nitya-siddha kari m nese yya vrajendra-suta-p a

r -gau a-ma ala-bh mi yeb jne chint maitra haya vraja-bh me v sa [3]

One who considers r Gaur gas associates to be eternallyliberated reaches K a. One who knows the holy land ofGaua to be made of wish-ful lling (spiritual) gemstoneresides in the land of Vraja.


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gaura-prema-ras rave se tara ge yeb ubese r dh -m dhava-antara ga

ghe v vanete th ke h gaur ga bale ke

narottama m ge tra sa ga [4]One who swims in the waves of the nectarean ocean ofdivine 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 D s begs for the association of one who calls,O Gaur ga!

(rla Narottam D s hkur)(prabhu he!)emana durmati sa sra bhitare

paiy chhinu mitava nija-jana kona mah jane

phiy dile tumi [1]

O Lord! I am very wicked-minded and have fallen into thismaterial world, but You have sent a great soul, Your associ-ate (to rescue me).

day kari more patita dekhiy kahila mre giy

ohe d na-jana una bh la kath ullasita habe hiy [2]

Seeing me so fallen and being merciful, he came to me andsaid, O humble soul, listen to this wonderful message andyour heart will rejoice.


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tom re t rite r -k a-chaitanyanavadv pe avat ra

tom hena kata d na-h na jane

karilena bhava-p ra [3]r Ka Chaitanya has appeared in Nabadw p to deliveryou. He has brought many humble souls just like you to theshore of the ocean of material existence.

vedera pratij rkhib ra tare

rukma-var a vipra-sutamah prabhu n me nad y mtya(mah prabhu n me jagata m tya)

sage bh i avadh ta [4]To ful l the prophecies of the Vedas, He has appeared witha golden complexion as a br hmas son bearing the nameMahprabhu and driven all of Nadia (all the world) madwith divine love in the company of His brother Nity nanda.

nanda suta yini chaitanya gos nija-n ma kari d na

trila jagat tumi-o y iy laha nija paritr a [5]

r Chaitanya, who is K a Himself, has distributed Hisown Name and delivered the world. Go also and acceptyour deliverance.


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se kath uniy siychhi, n tha!tom ra chara a-tale

bhakati-vinoda k diy k diy

pana-k hin bale [6]O Lord, hearing this message, Bhakti Vinod has come to thesoles of Your feet. Crying, he tells his story.


gya gor madhur svareGaurasundar sings in a sweet voice:

hare k a hare k a k a k a hare harehare r ma hare r ma r ma r ma hare hare [1]ghe th ka, vane th kasad hari bale ka

sukhe du khe bhulo n kavadane hari-n m kara re [2]Stay at home, or stay in a forest, regardless, always call out

Hari! In happiness and in sadness, dont forget: chant theLords Name aloud.

my-jle baddha hayechha michhe k ja layeekhan-o chetana peyerdh -m dhav-n m bala re [3]


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Bound in M ys net, you work in vain. Now, while you arestill conscious, chant R dh -Mdhava.

j vana ha-ila ean bhajile h keabhaktivinod-upade aek-b r nm-rase m ta re [4]

Your life is ending, but you have not served H ke. BhaktiVinod advises: once relish His Names nectar.


vimala hema jini tanu anupama re!the obhe n n phula-d ma

kadamba ke ara jini eka pulaka re!tra m jhe bindu bindu gh ma [1]

His unparalleled form surpasses the purest gold! He is deco-rated with a garland of assorted owers. His erect hairs sur-pass kadamba laments! He is covered with beads of sweat.

jini mada-matta h ti gamana manthara atibh vvee huli huli y ya

aru a-vasana chhavi jini prabh tera ravigor -age lahar khel ya [2]

His slow movements surpass those of an intoxicated ele-phant. Rapt in ecstasy, He sways to and fro. The splendourof His saffron garments surpasses the morning sun. Wavesplay across His golden form.


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chalite n pre gor - ch d g si rebalite n pre dha-bola

bh vete vea haiy hari hari bol iy

chale dhari deya kola [3]Lord Gor ch d cannot move! He cannot speak! He simplystammers. Rapt in ecstasy, He induces outcastes to chantHari! Hari! and He embraces them.

e sukha-sampada-k le gor n bhajinu helehena pade n karinu a

r -k a-chaitanya-chandra hkura r -nity nandagua gya vnd vana d sa [4]

At this joyful, fortunate time, neglectfully I did not serveGor ch d or aspire for His feet. V nd van D s sings theglories of r Ka Chaitanyachandra and hkur r Nity nanda.

(rla Vnd van D s hkur)

emana gaur ga vine n hi rahena avat ra habe ki hayechhe

hena prema parach ra [1]There is no one like Gaur ga! Has there ever been and will

there ever be an Avat r who distributes divine love likeHim?

(hay ni r hab r nay re)Oh! There has never been and never will be!


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duramati ati patita p a pr e n mrila k re

hari-n ma diye h daya odhila

ychi giy ghare ghare [2]He did not kill the fallen, wicked-hearted sinners; He gavethem the Lords Name and puri ed their hearts. He wentfrom house to house and begged them (to accept divinelove).

(ke nibi ke nibi bale)(yeche yeche yeche be y)

Who will take? Who will take? He goes out asking, asking,and asking.

bhava-virichira v chhita ye prema jagate phelila hli

(bhava virichira y vchh kare)k gale p iye kh ila n chiyeb jiye karat li [3]

He freely distributed throughout the world divine love thatis desired by even Brahm and iva. The poor received andrelished it, dancing and clapping their hands.

(karat li b jiye)(gaurahari hari bale karat li b jiye)

Clapping their hands! Chanting, Gaurahari Hari! andclapping their hands!


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hsiye k diye preme ga gaipulake vy pila a ga

chale br hma e kare kol kuli

kabe v chhila e ra ga [4]Filled with divine love, they laughed, cried, and rolledabout. Their body hair stood on end. The br hmas and theoutcastes embraced. When were there ever such Pastimes?

(chale br hma e kare kol kuli

e raga kabe v chhila)The br hma s and the outcastes embraced. When werethere ever such Pastimes?

kiye h kiye khola-karat legiye dh iye phire

dekhiy amana tar sa p iyekap a hnila dv re [5]

Howling and calling out, they sang and ran about withmdagas and kart ls. Seeing this, Yamar j became afraidand closed his doors and shutters.

(bhaja bhaja gaurahari y ra n me ama a pal y)Serve! Serve Gaurahari! Yamar j ees from His Name.

e tina bhuvana nande bharilauhila ma gala-sora


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The three worlds lled with joy, and an auspicious tumultarose.

(nander r s m ni re)(gauraharir gamane nander r s m ni re)(nir nanda d re gela nander r s m ni re)(gauraharir gamane prem nander udaya hala)(prem nander udaya hala sab i mile haribola)

There is no limit to our joy! By Gauraharis arrival, thereis no limit to our joy! All unhappiness has gone away, andthere is no limit to our joy! By Gauraharis arrival, the joy ofdivine love has arisen, and everyone together chants Hari!

kahe prem nanda emana gaur gerati n janmila mora [6]

Prem nanda says, I never developed attachment to LordGaur ga.

(mr rati-mati hala n ye)(eman day l prabhu avat re, mr rati-mati hala n re)(eman day l 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 Lordhas come, but I have never developed attachment to Him.Oh! Chant, Gaurahari!

(rla Prem nanda D s)


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ke ybi ke y bi bh i bhava-sindhu p radhanya kali-yuge re chaitanya-avat ra [1]

Who will cross, O brother, who will cross the ocean of mate-rial existence? Oh! The fortune of this Age of Kali is theappearance of r Chaitanya.

mra gaur ger gh e ujnakhey vayakaipti nhi lge amani p ra haya [2]

At my Lord Gaur gas gh the upstream ferry runs with-

out requesting any fare. Everyone crosses freely.hari-n mera tar kh ni r -guru-k r sak rtana-keroy la dub hu pas ri [3]

The Lords Names are the ferryboat, r Guru is the captain,and the outstretched arms in the sa krtan are the oars.

sarva-j va uddh ra haila premera v tselochana pa iy raila karamera do e [4]All souls have thus been delivered by the winds of divinelove. Only Lochan D s has fallen and remained behind, asa result of his sins.


avat ra s ra gor avat rakena n bhajili t re

kari n re vsa gela n piysapana karama phere [1]


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r Gaura Avat r is the best of all Avat rs. Why dont youserve Him? O mind, you resided beside water, but did notquench your thirst. You returned to your sel shness.

kaakera taru sad i sevili (mana)am ta p bra e

prema-kalpataru r gaur ga mrathre bhavili vi e [2]

O mind, desiring to drink nectar, you constantly chewedthorned wood (and mistook the blood in your mouth fornectar). My Lord Gaur ga is a wish-ful lling tree of divinelove, but you considered Him to be poison.

saurabhera e pal a kili (mana)nste pa ila k a

ik u-da a bh vi k ha chu ili (mana)

kemane p ibi mi ha [3]O mind, seeking a fragrance, you smelled the odourlesspal a ower, and insects entered your nose. O mind, con-sidering it sugarcane, you sucked dry wood. How will youtaste sweetness in this way?

hra baliy galya parili (mana)amana ki kara s patala baliy guna poh li (mana)

pili vajara-t pa [4]


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O mind, considering it a necklace, you wore deaths atten-dant serpent around your neck. O mind, considering it to becooling, you embraced re and received a scorching burn.

sasra bhajili r -gaur ga bhulilin unili s dhura kath

iha-parak la duk la khoy li (mana)khili pana m th [5]

You served your family (mundane ends), forgot r Gaur ga, and never listened to the s dhus words. O mind,you wasted both this life and your next life. You depravedyourself.


gaur pah n bhajiy mainuprema ratana-dhana hel ya h rinu [1]

Not serving Lord Gaur ga, I have died. Negligently I havelost the treasured jewel of divine love.

adhane yatana kari dhana tey ginupana karama-do e pani ubinu [2]

I have endeavoured for worthless things and rejected real

wealth. I have drowned myself in my own sins.

sat-sa ga chh i kainu asate vil sate-k rae lgila ye karma-bandha-ph sa [3]


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I have avoided the s dhus association and enjoyed withwicked people. Thus I have become bound in the noose ofmy karma.

viaya-vi ama-vi a satata kh inugaura-k rtana rase magana n hainu [4]

I have constantly drunk the terrible poison of mundanityand never become immersed in the nectar of r Gaur gaskrtan.

kena v chhaye pr a ki sukha l giy narottama d sa kena n gela mariy [5]

Why am I alive? For the sake of what happiness? Why hasNarottam D s not already died?


yadi, gaura n hata tabe ki ha-itakemane dharit m de

rdh ra mahim prema-rasa-s m jagate j nta ke? [1]

If r Gaura had not come, what would have happened?How would we have maintained our lives? Who wouldhave revealed to the world r Rdh s glory and theextremes of Her ecstatic divine love?


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(rdh r mahim ke jnata)(gaura yadi n sita r dh r mahim ke jnata)

Who would have known r Rdh s glory? If r Gaurawould not have come, who would have known r Rdh sglory?

madhura v nd - vipina m dhur prave a ch tur sra

varaja-yuvat bh vera bhakatiakati ha-ita k ra? [2]

Who would have the great expertise needed to enter intothe sweetness of sweet V nd van? Who would have anyquali cation for the Vraja-gop s ecstatic devotion?

go puna puna gaur gera gu asarala kariy mana

e bhava-s gare emana day lan dekhiye eka-jana [3]Sing Gaur gas glories again and again, keeping your heartsimple. In the ocean of this material world, no one has everseen anyone so merciful.

(mi) gaur ga baliy n genu galiy kemane dharinu de

vsura-hiy pa diy (vidhi) kemane ga iychhe [4]


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I chant Gaur ga, but have not melted (with love). Howhave I maintained this body? How has Providence madeVsu a stone rather than a heart?

(rla Vsudev Gho )


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K a gop nth, mama nivedana una

viay durjana sad k ma-ratakichhu n hi mora gu a [1]O Gop nth, hear my prayer. I am a wicked, constantly cov-etous materialist. I do not have any good qualities.

gop nth, mra bharas tumitom ra chara e la-inu araa

tom ra kikara mi [2]O Gop nth, You are my hope. I have taken shelter at Yourfeet. I am Your servant.

gop nth, kemane odhibe moren jni bhakati karme ja a-mati

paechhi sa sra ghore [3]O Gop nth, how will You purify me? I do not understanddevotion and my materialistic mind is absorbed in karma.I have fallen into this dark world.

gop nth, sakali tom ra m y nhi mama bala j na sunirmala

svdh na nahe e k y [4]O Gop nth, everything is Your illusion. I have no strengthor transcendental knowledge, and this body of mine is notindependent (of material natures control).


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gop nth, niyata chara e sth namge e p mara k diy k diy

karahe karu dna [5]

O Gop nth, weeping and weeping, this sinner begs for aneternal place at Your feet. Please give him Your mercy.

gop nth, tumi ta sakali p radurjane t rite tom ra akati

ke chhe p p ra ra [6]

O Gop nth, You can do anything. You have the power todeliver sinners, and who is a greater sinner than myself?

gop nth, tumi k p-p rbra j vera k rae siy prapache

l l kaile suvist ra [7]O Gop nth, You are an ocean of mercy. You came into thisworld and performed Your Pastimes for the sake of thefallen souls.

gop nth, mi ki do era do asura sakala p ila chara a

vinoda th kila vasi [8]

O Gop nth, am I the greatest sinner of all? All the demonsreached Your feet, and only this Bhakti Vinod remainedsitting here.



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gop nth, ghuch o sasra-jv l avidy -ytan ra n hi sahe

janama-mara a-m l [1]

O Gop nth, remove the suffering of sa sra. I can nolonger tolerate the pain of ignorance or the cycle of birthand death.

gop nth, mi ta k mera d saviaya-v san jgichhe h daye

ph dichhe karama ph sa [2]

O Gop nth, I am a servant of lust. Worldly desires haveawakened in my heart, and the noose of karma has tight-ened around my neck.

gop nth, kabe v jgiba mik ma-r pa ari d re tey giba

hdaye sphuribe tumi [3]O Gop nth, when will I wake up? When will I abandon myenemylust? When will You appear in my heart?

gop nth, mi ta tom ra janatom re chh iy sasra bhajinu

bhuliy pana-dhana [4]O Gop nth, I am Yours, but I have abandoned You andengaged in worldly life, forgetting my actual wealth.


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gop nth, tumi ta sakali j napan ra jane da iy ekhana

r -chara e deha sth na [5]

O Gop nth, You know everything. Having now punishedYour servant, give him a place at Your holy feet.

gop nth, ei ki vich ra tavavimukha dekhiy chh a nija-jane

n kara karu -lava [6]

O Gop nth, is this Your judgement? Seeing me averse toYou, You abandon Your servant and do not grant him evena trace of mercy?

gop nth, mi ta m rakha atikise bh la haya kabhu n bujhinu

ti hena mama gati [7]

O Gop nth, I am very foolish. I have never understoodwhat is good for me. Therefore my condition is such.

gop nth, tumi ta pa ita-varamhera ma gala sad anve ibe

e dse n bh va para [8]

O Gop nth, You are the wisest person. Always try to upliftthis fool and do not consider this servant an outsider.(rla Bhakti Vinod hkur)


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gop nth, kemane ha-ibe gatiprabala indriya va -bh ta mana

n chh e viaya-rati [5]

O Gop nth, how shall I progress? My mind is controlled bymy powerful senses and does not abandon its attachmentto mundanity.

gop nth, h daye vasiy moramanake amiy laha nija-p ne

ghuchibe vipada ghora [6]

O Gop nth, sit down in my heart, subdue my mind, and bring me towards You. Dispel all danger and darkness.

gop nth, an tha dekhiy moretumi h kea h ka damiy

tra he sa sti-ghore [7]

O Gop nth, You are the Lord of the senses. Seeing me sohelpless subdue my senses and deliver me from this darkworld.

gop nth, gal ya legechhe ph sak p-asi dhari bandhana chhediy

vinode karaha d sa [8]O Gop nth, a noose has been tied around my neck. Takingup the sword of Your mercy, cut away this bondage andmake Bhakti Vinod Your humble servant.


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You are the worlds cause and life. Without You, no one hasanything, O Lover of R dh !

bhuvana-ma gala tumi bhuvanera patitumi upek ile n tha! ki ha-ibe gati [4]

You are the worlds auspiciousness and master. O Lord!If You neglect me, what will be my fate?

bh viy dekhinu ei jagata m jhretom vin keha n hi e d se uddh re [5]

I have understood that in this world there is no one but Youto deliver this servant.

mnasa, deha, geha, yo kichhu moraarpil tuy pade nanda-ki ora! [1]

I have offered my mind, my body, my household, and what-ever else may be mine at Your feet, O Nanda Ki or!

sampade vipade j vane-mara edy mama gel tuy o-pada vara e [2]

In good times and in bad, in life and in death, all my respon-sibility has gone away by embracing Your feet.

mrabi r khabiyo ichh toh r nitya-d sa prati tuy adhik r [3]


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Kill me or protect me as You wish. You have full authorityover Your eternal servant.

janm obi maye ichh yadi torabhakta-g he jani janma ha-u mora [4]

If You desire that I take birth again, let me do so in the homeof Your devotee.

k a-janma ha-u yath tuy dsabahir-mukha brahma-janme n hi a [5]

Let me be born again even as a worm, so long as I can remainYour servant. I have no desire to be born even as Brahm if I will be averse to You.

bhukti-mukti-sp h vih na ye bhaktalabha-ite t ka saga anurakta [6]

I long to attain the association of devotees who are com-pletely free from all desire for selfish enjoyment andliberation.

janaka, janan , dayita, tanayaprabhu, guru, patituh sarva-maya [7]

Father, mother, lover, son, Lord, Guru, and husbandYouare everything to me.

bhakati-vinoda kahe, una k na!rdh -n tha! tuh hmra par a [8]


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What is there in having wealth, youth, sons, and family? Lifeis tottering like water on a lotus petal (it is here, and then itis gone). O mind, serve the Lords feet.

rava a, k rtana, smara a, vandanapda-sevana, d sya re

p jana, sakh -jana, tma-nivedanagovinda-d sa-abhil a re [4]

Govinda D s desires to engage in the nine practices ofdevotion: hearing about, glorifying, remembering, pray-ing to, attending to, serving, worshipping, befriending, andsurrendering to the Lord.

(rla Govinda D s Kavir j)

(jaya) r dh -m dhava (jaya) kuja-vih r (jaya) gop -jana-vallabha (jaya) giri-vara-dh r (jaya) ya od -nandana (jaya) vraja-jana-rajana

(jaya) y muna-t ra-vana-ch r All glory to r Rdh s Mdhava, who sports in the groves ofVraja! All glory to the gop s beloved, the lifter of GovardhanHill! All glory to Ya od s darling son, the delight of Vrajasresidents! All glory to He who plays in the forests along the banks of the Yamun !


(jaya) ya od -nandana k a gop la govinda(jaya) madana-mohana hari ananta mukunda [1]


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All glory to Ya od s darling son, K a, who protects andpleases the cows! All glory to the enchanter of Cupid, theinnite Lord, who takes away all inauspiciousness and

grants liberation!(jaya) achyuta m dhava r ma v nd vana-chandra(jaya) mural -vadana yma gop -jan nanda [2]

All glory to the infallible Lord, the moon of V nd van, whopleases r Rdh ! All glory to the dark Flute Player, theecstasy of the gop s!


may ra-muku a-p tmbara-dh r mural -dhara govardhana-dh r [1]

All glory to the ute player, the lifter of Govardhan Hill, Hewho wears a peacock feather crown and yellow garments!

r -rdh -m dhava kuja-vih r mural -dhara govardhana-dh r [2]

All glory to the ute player, the pifter of Govardhan Hill,Rdh s beloved M dhava, He who enjoys in the forestgroves!

(jaya) ya od -nandana k a mur rimural -dhara govardhana-dh r [3]All glory to the ute player, the lifter of Govardhan Hill,Ka, Mur ri, Yaod s darling son!


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(jaya) gop -jana-vallabha va -vih r mural -dhara govardhana-dh r [4]

All glory to the ute player, the lifter of Govardhan Hill, thegop s beloved, He who plays the va ute!

he deva bhavanta vandeman-m nasa-madhukaram arpaya nija-pada-pakaja-makarande [1]

O Lord, I offer my obeisance unto You. Please place the beeof my heart in the honey of Your lotus feet.

yadapi sam dhi u vidhir api pa yatina tava nakh gramar chimidam ich mi ni amya tav chyutatad api k pdbhuta v chim [2]

O Achyuta! Although even Brahm , in sam dhi, cannot seethe lustre of the tips of Your toenails, I have heard of thewaves of Your wonderful mercy and I desire to see it.

bhaktir udachati yad api m dhavana tvayi mama tila-m tr parame varat tad api tav dhika-durgha a-gha ana-vidh tr [3]


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O Mdhava! Although I dont have even a sesame seed ofdevotion to You, Your supreme power is the creator of evenmore improbable miracles.

ayam avilolatay dya san tanakalit dbhuta-rasa-bh ramnivasatu nityam ih mta-nindinivindan madhurima-s ram [4]

O eternal Lord, may the bee of my heart steadily reside

eternally at Your lotus feet, where there is an abundance ofthe most wonderful honeywhich surpasses the nectar ofimmortalityand thus attain the ultimate sweetness.

(rla Rpa Gosw m Prabhu)

janama saphala t ra k a-dara ana y rabh gye ha-iy chhe eka-b ra

vika iy hn-nayana kari k a dara anachh e j va chitera vik ra [1]

The birth of one who, by good fortune, has once seen K ais successful. Developing the hearts eyes and seeing K a,such a soul abandons all delusions.

vnd vana-keli chatur vanam l tribha ga-bha gim -rpa va-dh r apar pa

rasamaya nidhi, gu a-l [2]


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Ka is expert at play in V nd van. 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-varaalak tilaka obh pya

paridh ne p ta-v sa vadane madhura h sahena r pa jagat m tya [3]

His complexion is the colour of a fresh rain cloud. His fore-head is adorned with tilak, curling locks, and a ne peacockfeather. He wears yellow garments and a sweet smile on Hisface. His form enchants the world.

indra-n la jini k a-r pa-kh niheriy kadamba-m le

mana uch ana n chale chara asasra gel ma bhule [4]

Beholding K as form, which surpasses the beauty of asapphire, beneath a kadamba, my heart was overwhelmed.My feet could not move. I forgot the world.

(sakh he) sudh maya se r pa m dhur dekhile nayana haya achetana

jhare premamaya v ri [5]O friend! When I saw the beauty of K as nectarean form,I fainted and shed tears of divine love.


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ke-gh a, va-vaa, dv da a-k nanay h saba l l 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-ya od jaya, jaya gopa-ga ar dmdi jaya, jaya dhenu-vatsa-ga a [4]

All glory to r Nanda and Ya od ! All glory to rdm andall the cowherd boys! All glory to Vrajas cows and calves!

jaya vabh nu, jaya k rtid sundar jaya paur am s , jaya bh ra-n gar [5]

All glory to V abh nu and beautiful K rtid ! All glory toPaur am s! All glory to Vrajas cowherd girls!

jaya jaya gope vara v nd vana-m jha

jaya jaya k a-sakh bau dvija-r ja [6]All glory to Gope var iva in V nd van! All glory to K asfunny br hma friend, Madhuma gal!

jaya r ma-gh a, jaya rohi -nandana jaya jaya v nd vana-v s yata jana [7]

All glory to R m Gh ! All glory to Rohi s son Balar m! Allglory to all of V nd vans residents!

jaya dvija-patn , jaya n ga-kany -gaabhaktite y hr pila govinda-chara a [8]


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Prayersmra j vana sad ppe rata

nhika pu yera le aparere udvega diy chhi ye katadiychhi j vere kle a [1]

My life is always engrossed in sin. There is not a trace ofpiety within it. I have caused others so much anxiety andtrouble.

nija sukha l gi ppe n hi ariday -h na sv rtha-para

para-sukhe du kh sad mithya-bh para-du kha sukha-kara [2]

I am never afraid to engage in sinful activities for the sakeof my own happiness. I am merciless and sel sh. I am a per-petual liar. I am saddened by the happiness of others andpleased by the sadness of others.

aea k man hdi m jhe morakrodh , dambha-par yaa

mada-matta sad viaye mohitahis-garva vibh ana [3]

There are unlimited sinful desires within the core of myheart. I am angry and arrogant, always maddened withvanity, infatuated with mundanity, and ornamented withmalice and pride.


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nidr lasya hata suk rye virataak rye udyog mi

prati h lgiy hya- chara a

lobha-hata sad k m [4]I am subdued by laziness and sleep, averse to performinggood deeds, and eager to perform sinful deeds. I engage indeceitful behaviour in pursuit of prestige. I am ruined bygreed and constantly covetous.

e hena durjana sajjana-varjitaapar dhi nirantara

ubha-k rya- nya sad nartha-man nn dukhe jara jara [5]

Such a sinner as I is shunned by devotees, and is a constantoffender. I am dev

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