Prayers and Quotes: Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura
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Prayers
Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti's Govardhanastakam
(1)
- krsna-prasadena samasta-saila
- samrajyam apnoti ca vairino 'pi
- sakrasya yah prapa balim sa saksad
- govardhano me disatam abhistam
May Govardhana Hill, which by Krsna's mercy became the king of all mountains and received the respectful tribute of its arch-enemy Indra, fulfull my desire.
(2)
- sva-prestha-hastambuja-saukumarya-
- sukhanubhuter ati-bhumi-vrtteh
- mahendra-vajrahatim apy ajanam
- govardhano me disatam abhistam
As it was held above the earth it became so filled with happiness by experiencing the softness of its beloved Krsna's lotus hand it did not even know it was being struck by Indra's thunderbolt. May Govardhana Hill fulfill my desire.
(3)
- yatraiva krsno vrsabhanu-putrya
- danam grhitum kalaham vitene
- sruteh sprha yatra mahaty atah sri-
- govardhano me disatam abhistam
Trying to collect a toll, Krsna quarrelled there with King Vrsabhanu's daughter. The personified Vedas yearn to listed to that quarrel. May Govardhana his fulfill my desire.
(4)
- snatva sarah svasu samira-hasti
- yatraiva nipadi-paraga-dhulih
- alolayan khelati caru sa sri-
- govardhano me disatam abhistam
Bathing in a nearby lake, the elephant of a pleasant breeze, covered with pollen of kadamba and other flowers, gracefully plays there. May Govardhana Hill fulfill my desire.
(5)
- kasturikabhih sayitam kim atrety
- uham prabhoh svasya muhur vitanvan
- naisargika-sviya-sila-sugandhair
- govardhano me disatam abhistam
Does the sweet fragrance of Govardhana come from the musk deer who relax there? From the Lord who plays there? Or is it Govardhana's own natural scent? May Govardhana Hill fulfill my desire.
(6)
- vamsa-pratidhvany-anusara-vartma
- didrksavo yatra harim harinyah
- yantyo labhante na hi vismitah sa
- govardhano me disatam abhistam
Searching there for Lord Hari on the path of His flute music, the astonished deer do not find Him. May Govardhana Hill fulfill my desire.
(7)
- yatraiva gangam anu navi radham
- arohya madhye tu nimagna-naukah
- krsno hi radhanugalo babhau sa
- govardhano me disatam abhistam
As the Divine Couple travelled on the Ganges there the boat began to sink in the middle. Krsna was splendidly handsome as Radha clung to His neck. May Govardhana Hill fulfill my desire.
(8)
- vina bhavet kim hari-dasa-varya-
- padasrayam bhaktir atah srayami
- yam eva saprema nijesayoh sri-
- govardhano me disatam abhistam
WIthout taking shelter of the feet of the hill that is the best of Lord Hari's servants and full of love for the divine king and queen, how is it possible to attain pure devotional service? May Govardhana Hill fulfill my desire.
(9)
- etat pathed yo hari-dasa-varya-
- mahanubhavastakam ardra-cetah
- sri-radhika-madhavayoh padabja-
- dasyam sa vinded acirena saksat
May the reader of these eight verses glorifying Lord Hari's greatest servant, his heart melting with pure love, quickly attain direct service to the lotus feet of Sri Sri Radha-Madhava
Sri Vrndadevy-astaka
"Eight Prayers Glorifying Srimati Vrinda Devi"
(1)
- gangeya-campeya-tadid-vinindi-
- rocih-pravaha-snapitayma-vrnde
- bandhuka-bandhu-dyuti-divya-vaso
- vrnde namas te caranaravindam
O Vrnda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. You are bathed in your own splendor, which defeats the effulgence of lightning and the golden campaka flower. The luster of your transcendental garments is the friend of the leandhilia flower.
(2)
- bimbadharoditvara-manda-hasya-
- nasagra-mukta-dyuti-dipitasye
- vicitra-ratnabharana-sriyadhye
- vrnde namas te caranaravindam
O Vrnda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. Your face is illuminated by the splendor of the pearl decorating the tip of your nose, and by the extraordinary gentle smile on the two bimba fruits which are your lips. You are enriched by the beauty of the amazing and colorful jewels and ornaments you wear.
(3)
- samasta-vaikuntha-siromanau sri-
- krsnasya vrndavana-dhanya-dhamni
- dattadhikare vrsabhanu-putrya
- vrnde namas te caranaravindam
O Vrnda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. Srimati Radharani, the daughter of King Vrsabhanu, has made you the ruling monarch of Lord Krsna's opulent and auspicious abode of Vrndavana, which is the crest jewel of all the Vaikuntha planets.
(4)
- tvad-ajnaya pallava-puspa-bhrnga-
- mrgadibhir madhava-keli-kunjah
- madhv-adibhir bhanti vibhusyamana
- vrnde namas te caranaravindam
O Vrnda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. Because of your order, the groves where Lord Madhava performs His pastimes appear very splendid, decorated with blossoming flowers, bumblebees, deer, and other auspicious animals, flowers, and birds.
(5)
- tvadiya-dutyena nikunja-yunor
- atyutkayoh keli-vilasa-siddhih
- tvat-saubhagam kena nirucyatam tad
- vrnde namas te caranaravindam
O Vrnda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. Who can describe your good fortune? You were the messenger who brought about the perfection of the amorous pastimes of Radha and Krsna, the youthful couple, who enthusiastically sport in the groves of Vrndavana.
(6)
- rasabhilaso vasatis ca vrnda-
- vane tvad-isanghri-saroja-seva
- labhya ca pumsam krpaya tavaiva
- vrnde namas te caranaravindam
Vrnda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. The living entities who attain the service of the lotus feet of your Lord reside in Vrndavana. And the desire to understand the Lord's amazing pastimes of the rasa dance is only by your mercy.
(7)
- tvam kirtyase satvata-tantra-vidbhir
- lilabhidhatvna kila krsna-saktih
- tavaiva murtis tulasi nr-loke
- vrnde namas te caranaravindam
Vrnda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. Those who have studied the Satvata-tantra glorify you. You are Lord Krsna's potency for performing pastimes, and you are known as Tulasi Devi in the human society.
(8)
- bhaktya vihina aparadha-laksaih
- ksiptas ca kamadi-taranga-madhye
- krpamayi tvam saranam prapanna
- vrnde namas te caranaravindam
O Vrnda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. Those who are devoid of devotion to Lord Hari, and who are thrown by their offenses into the waves of lust and other inauspicious qualities, may take shelter of you.
(9)
- vrndastakam yah srnuyat pathed va
- vrndavanadhisa-padabja-bhrngah
- sa prapya vrndavana-nitya-vasam
- tat-prema-sevam labhate krtarthah
O Vrnda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. Let a person who becomes like a bumblebee at the lotus feet of Radha-Krsna, and who reads or hears these eight verses describing the glories of Vrnda Devi, eternally reside at Goloka Vrndavana. He attains devotional service in pure love of Godhead, and all his spiritual aspirations become fulfilled.