Dharmo Rakshathi Rakshitha:: Sri Gita Govinda Mahakavyam

Radharani who was relieved from the sufferings and weariness took complete control over her husband Madhava, they repeatedly immersed in the passionate sport, in this way Radharani respectfully served Govinda and made him extremely happy. “ Oh! Yadhunandhana/illustrious child born in the clan of Yadhu, Oh! Nandhanandha/dearest child of Nandha, Oh! Bhakthachandana/highly fragrant sandal paste adorn by the passionate devotees, kindly enjoy the amorous sport at your heart content, kindly smear that cool fragrant sandal paste on my large and high raised bosom with your lotus hand which is highly auspicious. Oh! Yadhunandhana, kindly apply those fresh eyeliners on my eyes that would excel the beauty of swam of honey bees, so that my eyes will get relieved from the clutches of Rathinayaka/Kamadheva, Oh! Yadhunandhana, Oh! Subaga, who is attired in marvelous yellow garments and magnificent earrings, which brighten the path of entire Rasamandala and my eyes resemble antelope swell in awe and refuses to withdraw, that would chain my heart. Oh! Yadhunandhana, untainted braids of my curly hair locks resemble to swarm of honey bees that take immense pleasure in the honey from the lotus flower, kindly decorate them that would excel the beauty of lotus flower for your pastime. Oh! Yadhunandhana, Oh! Kamalanana, kindly decorate my forehead with the musk that was washed off in perspiration, it would add the luster of my forehead and remove the stain on my forehead. Oh! Yadhunandhana, my long plight of curly hair locks are the Chamara of the flag of Manasija/Lord of Love, kindly decorate them with the fresh alluring flowers of yellow jasmine on my curly hair locks, Oh! Yadhunandhana, Oh! Beautiful one, you are the cause of my delight, you are the symbol of amusement, kindly decorate me with the finest garments and ornaments with your auspicious hands.” The above are the glorious verse of Sri Jayadeva which provides perpetual bliss, it is constructed for the constant remembrance of nectar-like lotus feet of Lord Hari, capable to eradicate the impurities of Kali era, kindly remove our impurities as well. Radha delightfully spoke “ Oh! Peethambara/who is attired in majestic yellow garments, kindly decorate me with finest garments, smear colors on my cheeks, arrange the garlands on my braid of hair, rearrange those bangles on my hands and anklets on my feet.” Lord Krishna speaks “ Oh! Sundari, I have attained you from the milky ocean, while Mrida/Lord Shiva consumed the venomous poison” in this way, they conversed about the previous incidents.

Vibhu/ Lord Vishnu reclines on the king of the serpent, his face spreads immense luster from the sheen of thousands of hoods of Anantha who takes pleasure in the reflections of lotus face of Hari. Goddess Bhudhevi/Dharithri and Goddess Mahalakshmi/Varidhi Sutha at the lotus feet of Hari, constantly engaged in the service of Lord Hari, there are hundreds of deities, Rishis, and sages desirous to witness the glorious form of Hari who has various incarnations, May Lord Hari protects us all!

Sri Gita Govinda is sacred stream of nectar composed by the poet Sri Jayadeva who is completely immersed in the union of Paramathma and Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi skillfully depicts the passionate sport of divine celestial couple for the meditation of Vaishnava/fervent devotees of Lord Vishnu, which is the essence of wisdom and virtues, described as passionate sport of Hari. The poet Jayadeva describes the intoxicating grapevine or sugar or milk, does not have the real sweetness of the amorous sport of Hari. The above are the glorious verses describes the amorous sport of Lord Purushoththama with Radha held on the river banks of the Yamuna, these sacred verses of Gita Govindham was composed by the son of Bhojadeva and Vamadevi, it is highly revered poetry recited by the illustrious Parashara.

Adha Sa Nirgatha Badha Radha Swadheena Bharthruka | Nijagadha Rathiklantham Kantham Mandana Vanchaya ||

Adha Sahasa Supreetham Surathanthe Sa Nithantha Ghinnagi | Radha Jagadha Sadharam Idham Anandhena Govindham ||

Kuru Yadhunandhana Chandhana Shishira Tharena Karena Payodhare | Mrigamadha Pathrakamathra Manobhava Mangala Kalasha Sahodhare || Nijagadhasa Yadhunandhane Kreedathi Hridhayanandhane ||

Alikula Ganjana Sanjanakam Rathinayaka Sayaka Mochane | Thava Adhara Chumbana Lambitha Kajjalam Ujjvalaya Priya Lochane ||

Nayana Kuranga Tharanga Vikasa Nirasakare Shruthimandale | Manasija Pasha Vialasadhare Shubhavesha Niveshaya Kundale ||

Bhramarachayam Rachayantham Upari Ruchiram Suchiram Mama Sammukhe |Jitha Kamale Vimale Parikarmaya Narmajana Kamalakam Mukhe ||

Mrigamadha Rasa Valitham Lalitham Kuru Thilaka Malikara Rajaneekare | Vihitha Kalanka Kalam Kamalanana Vishramitha Shrama Sheekare ||

Mama Ruchire Chikure Kuru Manadha Manajasaja Dhvaja Chamare | Rathigalithe Lalithe Kusumani Shighandi Shikhandaka Damare ||

Sarasa Ghane Jaghane Mama Shambaradharana Varana Kandhare | Manirashana Vasanabaranani Shubhashaya Vasaya Sundhare ||

Sri Jayadeva Vachasi Jayadhe Hridhayam Sadhayam Kuru Mandane | Haricharana Smarana Amritha Kritha Kali Kalusha Bhava Jvara Ghandane ||

Rachaya Kuchayo: Pathram Chithram Kurushva Kapolayo: Ghadaya Jaghane Kanchimancha Sraja Kabaribharam | Kalaya Valaya Shrenim Panau Padhe Kuru Noopura Vithi Nigadhitha: Preetha: Peethambaropi Thadhakaroth ||

Yadh Gandharva Kalsu Kaushalam Anudhyanam Cha Yadh Vaishnavam Yath Shringara Viveka Thathvam Api Yath Kavyesha Leelayitham | Thathsvaram Jayadeva Panditha Kave: Krishnaikathanathmana: Sanandha: Parishodhayanthu Sudhiya: Sri Gita Govindhatha: ||

Sadhvi Madhveeka Chintha Na Bhavathi Bhavatha: Sharkare Karkarasi Dhrakshe Dhrakshyanthi Ke Thavam Amritha Mrithamasi Ksheeram Neeram Rasasthe | Makandha Krandha Kantha Adhara Dharanithalam Gaccha Yacchanthi Yavadh Bhavam Shringara Sarasvatham Iha Jayadevasya Vishvang Vachamsi ||

Iththam Kelithatheervihrithya Yamunakoole Samam Radhaya Thadh Romavali Maukthikavaliyuge Veni Bhramam Bibhrathi | Thathra Ahladhi Kuchaprayaga Phalayoripsavathor Hasthayaryapara: Purushoththamasya Dhadhathu Speetham Mudha Sampadham ||

Paryangi Kritha Naganayaka Phanashreni Maneenam Gane Samkrantha Prathibimba Sankalanaya Bibhradhvibhu Prakriyam | Padhamboruha Dharivaridhi Sutham Akshanam Dhidhrukshu: Shathai: Kayavyooham Ivacharan Upacheethi Bhootho Hari: Pathu Va: ||

Thvam Aprapya Mayi Swayamvaraparam Ksheerodhathee Rodhare Shanke Sundari Kalakoodam Apivathmoodo Mridanipathi: | Iththam Poorva Kadhabir Anyamanaso Vikshipya Vakshonchalam Padmaya: Sthana Korakopari Milannethro Hari: Pathu Va: ||

Sri Bhojadeva Prabhavasya Vamadevi Sutha Sri Jayadevakasya | Parasharadhi Priyabandhu Kande Sri Gita Govindha Kavithvam Asthu ||

|| Ithi Sri Jayadeva Rachitham Sri Gita Govindham Sampoornnam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Tuesday, 7 February 2017

Sri Gita Govinda Mahakavyam - Sri Jayadeva Ashtapadi – 23 - Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Gradually dearest companion of Vrinda/Radharani left the scene, Krishna witnessed Radharani who was tormented with the cupid arrows of Manmatha, her beautiful smile on wet lips, her heart was brimming with intense love/mystic love for Krishna, her eyes were fixed on the bed of creepers of freshly sprouted leaves, Hari began to speak compassionately “ Oh! Radhe, kindly listen to me, Narayana is all yours Oh! Kamini, kindly place your lotus feet on the bed of creepers made of freshly sprouted leaves, so that the dissolution of your lotus feet adorned in foot colors will get disappeared, Oh! Radhe, you have walked so far to arrive in the creeper home, let me massage your feet with my lotus hands, therefore please be on the creeper bed with the tingling noises of your anklets. Oh! Radhe, kindly speak a few compassionate words with that beautiful nectar trickling lotus-like face of yours, and the pain of separation is visible on large and high raised bosom through the finest garment attired. Oh! Radhe, kindly remain in the embrace of me with your large and high raised bosom, so that it will eradicate all kinds of afflictions in your heart. Oh! Radhe, Oh! Bhamini, I was living to obtain the taste of nectar from your lips, that wonderful nectar would appease the burning desire I was burning in the fire of separation. Oh! Radhe, Oh! Shashimukhi who has the face of the full moon, your lustrous face and a ray of lights stretched up to the neck, kindly produce the mellifluous voice of cuckoo that would soothe my exhaustion, Oh! Radhe, your eyes are ashamed to witness me in a wretched state due to your groundless anger, therefore kindly leave your compassionate glances to soothe me from the affliction of cupid arrows.” The above are the glorious verse of Sri Jayadeva describes the state of Madhurip who was besieged with the cupid arrows of Manmatha, virtuous people would take immense pleasure in the various pastime of Hari and mystic love of Radharani. They blissfully immersed in the amorous sport and remained in the embrace of each other, they delightfully engaged in the battle of amorous sport, it seemed that even the blink of eyes caused obstruction in their sweet conversation, eventually, she had exposed her supremacy in the amorous battle with Krishna, her eyes were red due to lack of sleep, redness of her lips was vanished due to prolonged kisses, her hair was disheveled and the flowers decorated were withered, she was soaked in perspiration, it was astounding, in the early hours of the morning he was besieged by the cupid arrows of Manmatha, in this way he found immense bliss in the passionate sport with Radharani.

|| Dhvadhasha Sarga: || Supreetha Peethambara:

Gathavathi Sakhi Vrindhe Mandhathrapabara Nirbara Smarashara Vashakootha Speetha Smitha Snapithadharam | Sarasamanasam Dhrishtva Radham Muhurnnava Pallava Prasara Shayane Nikshipthaksheem Uvacha Hari: Priyam ||

Kisalaya Shayana Thale Kuru Kamini Charana Nalina Vinivesham | Thava Padha Pallava Vairi Parabhavam Idham Anubhavathu Suvesham ||

Kshanamandhuna Narayanam Anugatham Anusara Radhike ||

Kara Kamalena Karomi Charanam Aham Agamithasi Vidhooram | Kshanamupakuru Shayanopari Mamiva Noopuram Anugathi Shooram ||

Vadhana Suhanidhi Galitham Amrithamiva Rachaya Vachanam Anukoolam | Viraham Ivapanayami Payodhara Rodhakamurasi Dhukoolam ||

Priya Parirambana Rabasa Valithamiva Pulakitham Athidhuravapam | Madhurasi Kuchakalasham Viniveshaya Shoshaya Manasija Thapam ||

Adhara Sudharasam Upanaya Bhamini Jeevaya Mrithamiva Dhasam | Thvayi Vinihitha Manasam Virahanala Dhagdha Vapusham Avilasam ||

Shashimukhi Mukharaya Manirashana Gunamanuguna Kanda Ninadham | Shrithipuda Yugale Pikaruthavikale Shamaya Chiradhavasadham ||

Mamathi Viphala Rusha Vikalikritham Avalokithum Adhunedham | Meelitha Lajjitham Iva Nayanam Thava Viram Visrija Rathikhedham ||

Sri Jayadeva Banitham Idham Anupadha Nigadhitha Madhuripu Modham | Janayathu Rasika Janeshu Manorama Rathirasa Bhava Vinodham ||

Prathyooha: Pulakankurena Nividashleshe Nimeshena Cha Kreedakootha Vilokithedhara Sudhapane Kadhakelibhi: | Anandhadhi Gamena Manmatha Kalayuddhepi Yasminnabhooth Udhbootha: Sa Thayor Baboova Suratharambha: Priyam Bhavuka: ||

Dhorbhyam Samyamitha: Payodhara Baranopeeditha: Panijair Viddho Dhashanai: Kshathadhara Puda: Shronithadenahatha: |Hasthenanamitha: Kachedhara Madhusayanandhena Sammohitha: Kantha: Kamapi Thripthimapa Thadhaho Kamasya Vama Gathi: ||

Maranke Rathikeli Sankula Ranarambhe Thaya Sahasa Prayam Kantha Jayaya Kinchithuparu Prarambhi Yath Sambhramath | Nishpandha Jaghanasthali Shidhilatha Dhorvalliruth Kambitham Vakshormeelithamakshi Paurusha Rasa: Sthreenam Kutha: Sidhyathi ||

Thasya: Padala Pani Jankithamuro Nidhrakashaye Dhrishau Nirdhothaudhara Shonima Vilulitha: Srasthasrajo Moordhaja: | Kanchidhama Dharasladhan Chalamithi Prathar Nikhathair Dhrishorebhi: Kama Sharaisthadhadhbutham Abhooth Pathyurmana: Keelitham ||

Vyalola: Keshapasha: Tharalitham Alakai: Swedha Lolau Kapolau Klishta Dhrishtadhara Shri: Kuchakalasha Rucha Haritha Harayashti: | Kanchi Kanchidh Gathasham Sthana Jaghana Padham Paninacchadhya Sadhya: Pashyanthi Sathrapam Mam Thadhapi Vilulitha Sragdhareyam Dhinothi ||

Eshanmeelitha Dhrishti Mugdha Vilasath Seethkara Dharavasha Dhavyakthakula Kelikaku Vikasadh Dhanthamshu Dhauthadharam | Shvasannodhdha Payodharopari Parishvangath Kurangidhrisho Harshothkarsha Vimukthi Ni:Ssaha Thanor Dhanyo Dhayathyananam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Monday, 6 February 2017

Sri Gita Govinda Mahakavyam - Sri Jayadeva Ashtapadi – 22 - Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Radharani who symbolizes Mahalakshmi and happiness was extremely delighted to witness Govinda with her flickering eyes, she shyly entered into the creeper home with the tinkling noises of marvelous anklets. Madhava was overwhelmed with various emotions as he witnessed the lotus face of Radharani, like the enthralling waves of the ocean at the appearance full moon, Hari who was yearning for that moment was in a state of bliss and his excitement had no bounds, it was like the ocean packed with huge waves at the appearance of full moon. Hari playfully touched the marvelous pearl ornaments decorated on his broad chest, like the brimming waters of the Yamuna filled with foams, he was attired in marvelous yellow garments gave out the appearance of soft and lustrous blue lotus flower drenched in the golden colored pollen. His lovely face has the resemblance to fully blossomed lotus flower of autumn season that sport in the pond. His compassionate and most attractive sidelong glances exposed the desire for amorous sport, he was decked in magnificent earrings which multiplies the luster of his lotus face, his sweet lips that have the appearance of early hours of sun, and lustrous smile revealed the intensity of the amorous sport, his beautiful curly hair locks decked in fresh alluring flowers resembled the ray of moonlights in the sky of dark clouds, his forehead decorated with rich fragrant sandal paste gave out the appearance of pure and bright rays of the moon that eliminates darkness. He was completely besieged with the greatness of amorous sport that causes goose bumps; he was decorated in various precious gem-studded ornaments all over his attractive body that spreads intense luster. The above are the glorious verses composed by Sri Jayadeva depicts the manifolds of splendor of Krishna who is decked in various precious ornaments, passionate devotees who sincerely meditate upon Hari would taste their fruit of pious deeds. After passing so much of difficulties Krishna was listening to the trembling footsteps of Radharani, she looked at her dearest companion, her eyes were overflowing with tears of joy. The maidens assembled were noticed the state of a divine couple tormented with the cupid arrows of Manmatha, Radharani who has the eyes resembles antelope looked at him compassionately with sidelong glances, followed with the feeling of embarrassment. Victory to Krishna who conquered the elephant Kuvalayapeedam! Victory to the most enchanting arms decorated with the flowers of Mandhara, smeared in vermillion from the passionate sport! Victory to those powerful arms won over the wrestling with the two mighty wrestlers! Victory to Lord who is wielded in the powerful bow! Victory to Lord Krishna who has won over the demon Mura!

Sa Sa Sadhvasa Sanandham Govindhe Lola Lochana | Sinjjana Manju Manjeeram Pravivesha Niveshanam ||

Radha Vadhana Vilokana Vikasitha Vividha Vikara Vibangam | Jalanidhim Iva Vidhumandala Dharshana Tharalitha Thunga Tharangam ||

Harim Yekarasam Chiram Abhilashitha Vilasam

Sa Dhadharsha Guru Harsha Vasham Vadha Vadhanam Anga Vikasam ||

Haram Amalathara Tharamurasi Dhadhatham Parilabhya Vidhooram | Spudathara Phena Kadamba Karambitham Iva Yamunajala Pooram||

Shyama Mridhula Kalevara Mandalam Adhigatha Gaura Dhukoolam | Neela Nalinamiva Peethaparaga Padala Bara Valayitha Moolam ||

Tharala Dhringchala Chalana Manohara Vadhana Janitha Rathiragam | Spuda Kamalodhara Khelitha Ganjana Yugamiva Sharadhi Thadangam ||

Vadhana Kamala Parisheelana Militha Mihira Sama Kundala Shobham | Smitha Ruchi Kusuma Samulla Sithadhara Pallavakritha Rathilobham ||

Shashikirana Cchurithodhara Jaladhara Sundhara Kusuma Kesham | Thimirodhitha Vidhumandala Nirmala Malayaja Thilaka Nivesham ||

Vipula Pulakabara Dhanthuritham Rathikeli Kalabhiradheeram | Manigana Kirana Samooha Samujjvala Bhooshana Subaga Shareeram ||

Sri Jayadeva Banitha Vibhava Dhviguneekritha Bhooshanabaram | Pranamatha Hridhi Vinidhaya Harim Suchiram Sukrithodhaya Saram ||

Athikramyapangam Shravanapadha Paryantha Gamana Prayasenevakshanos Tharalathara Tharam Pathithayo: | Thadhaneem Radhaya: Priyathama Samaloka Samaye Papatha Svedhambu Prakara Iva Harshashru Nikara: ||

Bhajanthya: Thalpantham Kritha Kapada Kandoothi Pihitha Smitham Yathe Gehadh Bahir Avahithali Parijane | Priyasyam Pashyantham Smarashara Samahootha Subagam Salajja Lajjapi Vyagamadhiva Dhooram Mrigha Dhrisha: ||

Sanandham Nandha Soonur Dhishathu Mithaparam Samadham Mandhamandham Radhamadhavaya Bahvorvivaramanu Dhridam Peedayan Preethi Yogath | Thungau Thasya OOrojava Athanuvara Thanor Nigathau Ma Sma Bhootham Prishtam Nirbhidhya Thasmadh Bahirithi Valithagreevam Alokayanva: ||

Jayashri Vinyasthaithamahitha Iva Mandhara Kusumai: Swayam Sindhoorena Dhviparanam Mudha Mudhritha Iva | Bhujapeeda Kreedahatha Kuvalayapeeda Karina: Prakeernasrig Bindhur Jayathi Bhujadhando Murajitha: ||

|| Ithi Sri Gita Govindhe Shringara Mahakavye Sri Krishnadasa Jayadeva Krithau Sanandho Govindho Nama Ekadasha Sarga: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sunday, 5 February 2017

Sri Gita Govinda Mahakavyam - Sri Jayadeva Ashtapadi – 21 - Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Radharani who was accompanied by closest companion witnessed Hari standing in front of the creeper home, he is the decked in precious pearl garland and various golden ornaments, golden anklets, armlets that spread intense luster, and she urged Radharani to move forward. “ Oh! Radhe, move forward to get closer to Madhava and enjoy your pastime with Madhava in the marvelous creeper home arranged for the amours sport, your lovely smiling face reveals the intensity of the amorous sport. Oh! Radhe, move forward to get closer to Madhava, the string of pearls decorated on your large and high raised bosom is quivering, find pleasure in the bed of flowers of Ashokadhala/petals of Ashoka flowers. Oh! Radhe, move forward to get closer to Madhava, and take great pleasure in the cool and gentle breeze of sandalwoods, and passionately sing a melodious song. Oh! Radhe, move forward to get close to Madhava and take great pleasure in the house arranged with fresh alluring flowers, and the flower-like charming body of Madhava. Oh! Radhe, move forward to get close to Madhava, and your soft and supple red lips resemble fruits of pomegranate are soaked in the nectar that reveals beautiful lines of your teeth. Oh! Radhe, find great pleasure in the creeper home constructed with freshly sprouted creepers densely covered with the leaves, have blissful hours of amorous sport with the heaviness of your high and large bosom. Oh! Radhe, find great pleasure in the creeper home where reverberating noises of the swarm of honey bees that are gone wild after consuming honey in large quantities, take pleasure in the association of Madhava who is besieged with the cupid arrows of Manmatha.” The above are the glorious verses composed by Kaviraja Sri Jayadeva who is bestowed with the delightful association of Padmavathi. “ Oh! Radhe, he is immersed in your thoughts for a long time, he is completely exhausted with the cupid arrows of Kandharpa, and he is longing to have the nectar from your lips, Oh! Lakshmi, why are you so afraid? Embrace the loveliest moments and decorate your limbs, with the beautiful movements of bow-like eyebrows that serve the lotus feet of Hari.”

Haravali Tharala Kanchana Kanchidhama Manjeera Kankana Manidhyuthi Deepithasya | Dhvare Nikunjja Nilayasya Harim Vilokhya Vreedavatheem Adha Sakhim Iyam Ithyuvacha ||

Manjuthara Kunjjathala Keli Sadhane | Vilasa Rathi Rabasa Hasitha Vadhane |

Pravisha Radhe Madhava Sameepam Iha Pravisha Radhe ||

Nava Bhavadh Ashoka Dhala Shayana Sare | Vilasa Kuchakalasha Tharalahare ||

Kusumachaya Rachitha Shuchivasa Gehe | Vilasa Kusuma Sukumara Dhehe ||

Chala Malaya Vana Pavana Surabhi Sheethe | Vilasa Rathi Valitha Lalitha Geethe ||

Mridhuchala Malaya Pavana Surabhi Sheethe | Vilasa Madhanashara Nikara Bheethe ||

Vithatha Bahu Valli Nava Pallava Ghane | Vilasa Chiram Alasa Peena Jaghane ||

Madhu Mudhitha Madhupa Kula Kalitha Rave | Vilasa Madhana Rasa Sarasa Bhave ||

Madhuthara Pika Nikara Ninadha Mukhare | Vilasa Dhashana Ruchi Ruchira Shikhare ||

Vihitha Padmavathi Sukha Samaje | Kuru Murare Mangalashathani ||

Banathi Jayadeva Kaviraja Raje ||

Thvam Chiththena Chiram Vahannayam Athishrantho Bhrisham Thapitha: Kandharpena Cha Pathumicchathi Sudhasambadha Bimbadharam | Asyangam Thadhalankuru Kshanamiha Bhrukshepa Lakshmilavakreethe Dasa Ivopasevitha Padhambhoje Kutha: Sambhrama: ||

|| Jai sriman Narayana ||

Saturday, 4 February 2017

Sri Gita Govinda Mahakavyam - Sri Jayadeva Ashtapadi – 20 - Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Radharani who has beautiful eyes like antelope was pleased with the soothing words of Keshava, she was attired in finest garments and dazzling jewels, she graciously approached the Nikunjjagriham/creeper home to be with Keshava on the creeper bed, “Oh! Radhe, Sakhi, he has pleased you with most compassionate words, he bowed at your lotus feet, at this moment he is waiting for your arrival, in order to perform various amusements on the river banks decked in fresh alluring flowers, Oh! Varanane,/ Beautiful young woman takes immense pleasure in the amorous sport with Madhu and follows him always. Oh! Radhe, walk towards him in an attractive gait with the heaviness of your large and high raised bosom, let the magnificent anklets make the tingling noises while you walk with full of passion like a swan. Oh! Radhe, Oh! Beautiful young lady/Tharuni, listen to the most enthralling sounds of the swarm of honey bees, listen to the cries of cuckoos that sincerely follows the command of cupid arrows of Manmatha Oh! Radhe, creepers are moving restlessly in the breeze, freshly sprouted leaves of creepers are signaling you to improve your pace without making any delays, Oh! Radhe, your limbs are quivering like waves that are appropriate to remain in the embrace of Hari, precious ornaments decked on the large raised bosom spreads intense luster of the pure watercourse. Oh! Radhe, all the young maidens of Vraja know that you are well prepared for the battle of amorous sport, Oh! Passionate woman, immerse in the clamoring sounds of passionate and succulent sport with your companion shamelessly. Oh! Radhe, your beautiful fingernails appear as cupid arrows of Manmatha, depend on them and move gracefully, let Hari aware of your presence by tinkling noises of bracelets.” The above are the glorious verses composed by Sri Jayadeva, it is a marvelous garland of joy and love, let it adorn the neck of fervent devotees of Hari at all times. “Oh! Sakhi, Krishna must be thinking of you and he will assume that you will look at his face affectionately, you will tell him fairy tales, you will repeatedly embrace him, and you will immerse in a passionate sport with him. Your companion must be anxiously waiting for your arrival in the hours of darkness; he must be excited, he must be soaked in perspiration, his heart must be throbbing with various emotions. Oh! Sakhi, he is pleasing, decked in attractive flowers of Thapiccha on his ears, he is decorated with the blue lotus flower on forehead, he is smeared in highly fragrant musk on all over his body, and your beloved companion is impatiently waiting in the creeper home to perform the amorous sport with you, darkness has embraced all over the place beautifully. A group of unrepressed marvelous women of saffron complexion decked in various ornaments surrounded him, like the Thamala leave of blue surrounded by darkness, lovely Krishna is in the middle of beautiful young maidens of golden complexion.”

|| Ekadhasha Sarga: || Sanandha Govinda:

Suchiram Anunayena Preenayithva Mrigaksheem Gathavathi Krithaveshe Keshave Kunjjashayyam | Rachitha Ruchira Bhoosham Dhrishtimoshe Pradhoshe Spurathi Niravasadham Kapi Radham Jagadh ||

Virachitha Chadu Vachana Rachanam Charane Rachitha Pranipatham | Samprathi Manjula Vanjula Seemani Kelishayanamanuyatham ||

Mugdhe Madhumadhanam Anugatham Anusara Radhike ||

Ghana Jaghana Sthanabaradhare Dhara Mandhara Charana Viharam | Mukharitha Manimanjeera Mupaihi Vidhehi Marala Nikaram ||

Shrunu Ramaneeyatharam Tharuni Jana Mohana Madhuripuravam | Kusuma Sharasana Shasana Vandhini Pikanikare Bhaja Bhavam ||

Anila Tharala Kisalaya Nikarena Karena Lathanikurambam | Preranamiva Karabhoru Karothi Gathim Prathi Muncha Vilambam ||

Spuritham Ananga Thranga Vashadhiva Soochitha Hari Parirambam | Priccha Manohara Hara Vimala Jaladharam Amum Kucha Kumbham ||

Adhigatham Akhila Sakhibhiradham Thava Vapurapi Rathirana Sajjam | Chandi Ranithara Sanarava Dindimam Abisara Sarasamalajjam ||

Smarashara Subaga Nakhena Karena Sakhim Avalambya Saleelam | Chala Valayakanithairava Bodhaya Harimapi Nijagathi Sheelam ||

Sri Jayadeva Banitham Adhahrikritha Hara Mudhasitha Ramam | Hari Vinihitha Manasam Athishtathu Kandathadeem Aviram ||

Sa Mam Dhrakshyathi Vakshyathi Smarakadham Prathyangam Alinganai: | Preethim Yasyathi Ramsyathe Sakhi Samagathyethi Chinthakula: | Sa Thvam Pashyathi Vepathe Pulakayathya Nandhathi Svidhyathi | Prathyugacchathi Moorcchathi Sthirathama: Punjje Nikunjje Priya: ||

Akshanornikshipadhanjanam Shravanayor Sthapiccha Gucchavalim Moordhni Shyama Saroja Dhama Kuchayo: Kasthoorika Pathrakam | Dhoorthnam Abisara Sathvarahridham Vishvan Nikunjje Sakhi Dhvantham Neela Nichola Charu Sadhrusham Prathyangam Alingathi ||

Kashmeera Gaurava Vapusham Abisarikanam Aa Baddharekham Abitho Ruchi Manjeerabhi: | Yethath Thamaladhala Neelathamam Thamisram Thath Prema Hema Nikashopalatham Thanothi ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Friday, 3 February 2017

Sri Gita Govinda Mahakavyam - Sri Jayadeva Ashtapadi – 19 - Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

During the hours of the end of daylight, Hari approached Radharani who was besieged with intolerable pain of cupid arrows, she was releasing a sigh of helplessness, she was submissive, Hari stared at her face and continued to speak in wonderful words filled with emotion “ Oh! Priye, Oh! Charusheele/who has elegant nature, kindly speak to me a little bit revealing your beautiful line of teeth that would dispel the terrible darkness, moon-like lustrous face, and the nectar from your lips are turning my eyes anxious like Chakora bird. Oh! Priye, Oh! Charusheele, kindly leave your groundless ego, my heart is burning in the scorching cupid arrows of Manmatha, kindly allow me to drink the nectar from your lotus face. Oh! Priye, Oh! Charusheele, are you angry with me? Is that true? Then strike me with your beautiful and sharp arrow-like eyes, hold me in your arms and stroke my lips, do as you wish to make yourself happy. Oh! Priye, Oh! Charusheele, you are my life, you are a precious ornament, you are my precious ornament of existence in the Universe, I shall beg your pardon with all my heart, be good-humored and kind always. Oh! Priye, Oh! Charusheele, your blue lotus flower-like eyes are transformed into red like a water lily, celebrate the cupid arrows of Manmatha at your heart’s content. Oh! Priye, Oh! Charusheele, pearl, and gem decorated garlands on the large and high raised bosom rejoicing your chest area, and multiplies the intensity of amorous sport by the cupid arrows of Manmatha, Oh! Priye, Oh! Charusheele, my heart is rejoicing your mesmerizing beauty that excels lotus flower, it multiplies the intensity of the amorous sport, and my fingers are craving to decorate your lustrous feet with colors. Oh! Priye, Oh! Charusheele, kindly place your feet as an enthralling ornament on my head, that would diffuse merciless torture from the cupid arrows of Manmatha, and alleviate the pain for the amorous sport.” Victory to Padmavathi Ramana! The above are the glorious verses composed by the illustrious poet Sri Jayadeva who is Padmavathi Ramana/consort of Padmavathi, depicts the most gratifying words were spoken by Muravairi/Murari/enemy of demon Mura to Radharani. “Oh! Priye, leave your uncertainties and gain liberation in the amorous sport by placing large and high raised bosom, let us find immense pleasure in the embrace of each other and remain in the state of ecstasy. Oh! Lovely lady, punish me with your merciless bite, encircle me like a creeper and crush me with your large and high raised bosom, be passionate and relieve me from the torturing cupid arrows of Panchabana of Manmatha. Oh! Shashimukhi, who has the lustrous face like the moon, your beautifully slanted eyebrows are enticing like Karala Sarpa/dreadful serpent, nectar from your lips are Siddhamanthra that would dispel the fear. Oh! Priye, your beautiful lips has the luster of Bandhooka, your cheeks have the splendor of honey, your eyes has the luster that excels the beauty of blue lily, your nose has the appearance of flowers of sesame seeds, your attractive line of teeth has the appearance of Kundha flowers, Oh! Priye, witnessing your mesmerizing face would bring triumph, and make it possible to conquer the whole Universe with the arrows of flowers. Oh! Priye, leave your gloominess lurked by sorrows, Oh! Young lady, oh! Delicate woman, explain in detail, leave your agonies and embrace the hour of amusement, Oh! Sumukhi, leave your indifferent attitude and free from restraint and set me free in the wonderful world of amorous sport for I have present before you with all my heart. Oh! Kalavathi, your eyes are slothful, your face is lustrous like full moon, you have attractive gait, you have an attractive physique like celestial Apsara, amorous sport is your ceremonial rite, your beautiful eyebrows resembles to picture drawn, and you are a wise and attractive young lady from the celestial world appeared on Earth.” Supreme Lord Hari is too compassionate, he had won over the mighty elephant Kuvalayapeedam, he takes immense pleasure in the large and high raised bosom of Radharani and memories of amorous sport with Radharani, his fluttering eyes caused hallucination to Kamsa and crushed his pride with great noises.

|| Dhashama : Sarga: || Chathura Chathurbhuja:

Athranthare Masruna Rosha Vasham Aseema Ni: Shvasani: Sahamukhim Sumukhim Upethya| Sa Kreedam Ekshitha Sakhi Vadhanam Pradhoshe Sanandha Gadhgadha Padham Harir Ithya Uvacha ||

Vadhasi Yadhi Kinchidhapi Dhantharuchi Kaumudhi Harathi Dharathimiram Athi Ghoram | Spuradhadhara Seedhave Thava Vadhanachandrama Rochayathu Lochana Chakoram ||

Priye Charusheele Muncha Mayi Manamanidhanam |

Sapadhi Madhananalo Dhahathi Mama Manasam Dhehi Mukhakamala Madhupanam ||

Sathyamevasi Yadhi Sudhathi Mayi Kopinee Dhehi Ghara Nayana Shara Ghatham | Ghadaya Bhujabandhanam Janayaradha Gandanam Yena Va Bhavathi Sukhajatham ||

Thvamasi Mama Bhooshanam Thvamasi Mama Jeevanam Thvamasi Mama Bhava Jaladhi Rathnam | Bhavathu Bhavatheeha Mayi Sathatham Anurodhinee Thathra Mama Hridhayam Athi Yathnam ||

Neela Nalinabham Api Thanvi Thava Lochanam Dharayathi Kokanadha Roopam | Kusuma Sharabana Bhavena Yadhi Ranjjayasi Krishnam Idham Yethadh Anuropam ||

Spurathu Kuchakumbhayor Upari Manimanjjari Ranjjayathu Thava Hridhaya Dhesham |Rasathu Rashanapi Thava Ghana Jaghana Mandale Ghoshayathu Manmatha Nidhesham ||

Sthala Kamala Ganjjanam Mama Hridhaya Ranjjanam Janitha Rathiranga Parabhagam | Bhana Masrinavani Karavani Charanadhvayam Sarasa Lasadha lakthaka Ragam ||

Smara Garala Gandanam Mama Shirasi Mandanam Dhehi Padha Pallavam Udharam | Jwalathi Mayi Dharuno Madhana Kadhananalo Harathu Thadhupahitha Vikaram ||

Ithi Chadula Chadu Padu Charu Mura Vairino Radhikamadhi Vachanajatham | Jayathi Padmavathiramana Jayadeva Kavibharathi Banitham Athishatham ||

Parihara Krithathanke Shanka Thvaya Sathatham Ghanasthana Jaghanayakranthe Swanthe Paranavakashini |Vishathi Vithanoranyo Dhanyo Na Ko Pi Mamantharam Pranayini Paree Rambha Rambhe Vidhehi Vidheyatham ||

Mugdhe Vidhehi Mayi Nirddhaya Dhantha Dhamshadhoralli Bandhanivida Sthana Peedanani | Chandi Thvameva Mudha Manjja Na Panchabana Chandala Kanda Dhalanadhasava: Prayanthu ||

Shashimukhi Thathra Bhathi Bangura Bhru Yuvajana Moha Karala Kalasarppi | Thadhudhitha Bhaya Bhanjjanaya Yoonam Thvad Adhara Seedhu Sudhaiva Siddhamanthra: ||

Vyadhayathi Vridha Maunam Thanvi Prapanchaya Panchamam Tharuni Madhuralapaisthapam Vinodhaya Dhrishtibhi: | Sumukhi Vimukhibhavam Thavadhvi Muncha Na Muncha Mam Swayam Athishaya Snigdho Mugdhe Priyoyam Upasthitha: ||

Bandhooka Dhyuthi Bandhavoyam Adhara: Snigdho Madhookacchavir Ganadhshchandi Chakasthi Neela Nalina Sri Mochane Lochanam | Nasabhyethi Thila Prasoona Padhaveem Kundhabha Dhanthi Priye Prayasthvan Mukhasevaya Vijayathe Vishvam Sa Pushpayudha: ||

Dhrisho Thava Madhalase Vadhanam Indhu Sandheepanam Gathir Jana Manorama Vijitharambam Oorudhvayam | Rathisthava Kalavathee Ruchira Chithralekhe Bhruva Vibudha Yauvatham Vahasi Thanvi Pridhvigatha ||

Sa Preethim Thanutham Hari: Kuvalayapeedena Sardham Rane Radhapeena Payodhara Smarana Kritha Kumbhena Sambhedhavan | Yathra Svidhyathi Meelathi Kshanamapi Kshipthe Dhvipe Thath Kshanath Kamsasyalam Abhoothjitham Jithamithi Vyamoha Kolahala: ||

|| Ithi Dhashama Sarga: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Thursday, 2 February 2017

Sri Gita Govinda Mahakavyam - Sri Jayadeva Ashtapadi – 18 - Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Radharani felt distressed by the cupid arrows of Manmadha, she is isolated from the amorous sport with Krishna, and she was completely disconsolate, she memorized the amusements of Hari and her disagreement with him, her close companion whispered to her “ Oh! Madhave, Hari has arrived in the woods of Vraja, and the gentle Malaya breeze is blowing, what else you required to make yourself happier? Oh! Madhave, The fresh fruits of Thala are finding immense pleasure, why should you have to waste your attractive youth with stunning large and high raised bosom resembles pot? Oh! Madhave, how many times I have to advise you not to abandon the wonderful association of Hari? Oh! Madhave, why are you so desperate? Why are you feeling exhausted and crying? All those young maidens are laughing loudly at your gestures, Oh! Madhave, make your eyes fortune by visualizing the splendor of Lord Hari reclining on the soft and cool lotus flower petals. Oh! Madhave, why are you so perturbed by sorrow? Listen to my words which never displease you. Oh! Madhave, don’t make yourself more miserable, let Hari come closer to you and listen to his sweet words.” The above are the elegant verses composed by Sri Jayadeva, it provides happiness to the virtuous who takes immense pleasure in the glorious legends and various amusement of Hari. “ Oh! Radhe, Oh! Priye, when he approaches you friendly, you would treat him harshly, and you would be stubborn when he bows down before you when he approaches compassionately you would turn him down with your anger, when he approaches you with the expectation you would discourage him, in this way everything turned out unfavorable to you, and your separation from him has been a topic of discussion, be cool moon rays to heat and fire to chillness, and find solace in passionate sport as a relief from the suffering of cupid arrows of Manmatha.” I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Sri Govinda, whose lotus feet eradicate all kinds of inauspiciousness, his lotus feet is venerated by Lord Indra and deities, as they prostrate before his lotus feet with utmost reverence, their gem-studded magnificent crown spreads intense luster on his lotus feet as well. The most resplendent Mandakini washes his lotus feet with her nectar-like sacred waters at her own will.

|| Navama Sarga: || Mugdha Mukundha:

Thamadha Manmadhakhinnam Rathirasa Bhinnam Vishadha Sampannam | Anuchinthitha Haricharitham Kalahantharitham Uvacha Raha: Sakhi ||

Harirabisarathi Vahathi Madhupavane | Kimaparam Adhikam Sukham Sakhi Bhavane || Madhave Ma Kuru Manini Manamaye ||

Thalaphaladhapi Gurumathi Sarasam | Kim Viphali Kurushe Kuchakalasham ||

Kathi Na Kadhitham Idham Anupadham Achiram | Ma Parihara Harim Athishaya Ruchiram ||

Kimathi Visheedhasi Roshadhi Vikala | Vihasathi Yuvathisabha Thava Sakala ||

Sajala Nalinidhala Sheelitha Shayane | Harim Avalokaya Saphalaya Nayane ||

Janayasi Manasi Kimathi Gurukhedham | Shrunu Mama Vachanam Aneehitha Bhedham ||

Harirupayathu Vadhathu Bahumadhuram | Kimithi Karoshi Hridhayam Athi Vidhuram ||

Sri Jayadeva Phanitham Athi Lalitham | Sukhayathu Rasika Janam Hari Charitham||

Snigdhe Yath Purushasi Yath Pranamathi Sthabdhasi Yath Ragini | Dhvshasthasi Yadhu Mukhe Vimukhatham Yathasi Thasmin Priye | Yadhyuktham Vipareethakarini Thava Sri Khanda Charccha Visha Sheethashu: Thapano Himam Huthavaha: Kreedamudho Yathana: ||

Sandhranandha Purandharadhi Dhivishadh Vrindhaira Mandhadharadhanabhrair Mukudendhra Neelamanibhi: Sandharshitha Indhidhiram | Swacchandham Makarandha Sundhara Galan Mandhakini Medhuram Sri Govindha Padharavindham Ashubhaskandhaya Vandhamahe ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||