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SRI GAUDIYA GITANJALI : SPECIAL POETRY

Sri Jagannath Astakam

(Prayer emanating from Sriman Mahaprabhu’s holy lotus mouth)

sri-sri-jagannatha-devaya namah

Obeisances to Lord Sri Sri Jagannath.

kadachit kalindi-tata-vipina-sangita-taralo
mudabhiri-nari-vadana-kamalasvada-madhupah
rama-sambhu-brahma-marapati-ganesarchita-pado
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me [1]

When the waves of a sweet song spread through the forest on the banks of the Kalindi, the happy wives of cowherds and other ladies, like bumblebees, flock to taste the nectar of His lotus face. His holy feet are worshipped by Laksmi Devi, Sambhu (Siva), Brahma, Yamaraj and Ganesh. May My Master, Lord Jagannath, appear on the path of My sight.

bhuje savye venum sirasi sikhi-pichchham kati-tate
dukulam netrante sahachara-kataksam vidadhate
sada srimad-vrndavana-vasati-lila-parichayo
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me [2]

Holding a flute in His left hand, wearing a peacock feather on His head and clad in fine clothes around His waist, He keeps glancing at His friends from the corner of His eye as He performs various pastimes in His holy abode, Sri Vrindavan. May My Master, Lord Jagannath, appear on the path of My sight.

mahambhodhes tire kanaka-ruchire nila-sikhare
vasan prasadantah sahaja-balabhadrena balina
subhadra-madhyasthah sakala-sura-sevavasarado
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me [3]

He resides in a palace atop the beautiful golden Mount Nila (Nilachal) on the shore of the great ocean. With His sister, Subhadra, standing between Him and His mighty brother, Balabhadra, He grants all sages an auspicious opportunity to serve Him. May My Master, Lord Jagannath, appear on the path of My sight.

krpa-paravarah sajala-jalada-sreni-ruchiro
rama-vani-ramah sphurad-amala-pankeruha-mukhah
surendrair aradhyah sruti-gana-sikha-gita-charito
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me [4]

An ocean of mercy, He is as beautiful as a row of rain clouds. He is the beloved of Laksmi and Saraswati. He has a radiant, perfect lotus face. He is worshipped by Lord Indra and extolled by all chief revealed scriptures. May My Master, Lord Jagannath, appear on the path of My sight.

ratha-rudho gachchhan pathi milita-bhudeva-patalaih
stuti-pradurbhavam prati-padam upakarnya sadayah
daya-sindhur bandhuh sakala-jagatam sindhu-sadayo
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me [5]

As He proceeds, seated atop His chariot, down the road, He is greeted by brahmans assembled along the way. The gentle sounds of everyone extolling Him reach His ears at every step. He is a very kind friend of the entire creation, as gentle and caring as an ocean. May My Master, Lord Jagannath, appear on the path of My sight.

param brahmapidah kuvalaya-dalotphulla-nayano
nivasi niladrau nihita-charano ’nanta-sirasi
rasanandi radha-sarasa-vapur-alingana-sukho
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me [6]

He is the Supreme Absolute whose eyes are like petals of a fully blossomed lotus. He dwells in Nilachal, resting His feet on the head of Anantadev. A great relisher of ecstatic mellows, He feels joy when He is embraced by Sri Radha’s beautiful figure. May My Master, Lord Jagannath, appear on the path of My sight.

na vai yache rajyam na cha kanaka-manikya-vibhavam
na yache ’ham ramyam sakala-jana-kamyam vara-vadhum
sada kale kale pramatha-patina gita-charito
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me [7]

I do not pray for a kingdom, money, jewels or any other riches. I do not wish to have the best, the most beautiful and universally coveted wife. I only pray that My Master, Lord Jagannath, who is constantly extolled by the Master of Pramathas (Lord Siva), appears on the path of My sight.

hara tvam samsaram drutataram asaram sura-pate!
hara tvam papanam vitatim aparam yadava-pate!
aho dine ’nathe nihita-charano nischitam idam
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me [8]

O Master of the wise! Please dispel this void material life as soon as possible. O Master of the Yadavas! Please take away all extensions of my sins. Surely You will place Your holy feet on this poor and orphaned soul. O Master, Lord Jagannath, please appear on the path of My sight.

jagannathastakam punyam yah pathet prayatah suchih
sarva-papa-visuddhatma visnu-lokam sa gachchhati [9]

If anyone studies or recites this auspicious ‘Jagannath Astakam’ with a devoted and pure mind, their soul will be cleansed of all sins and attain the transcendental abode of the Supreme Lord.

SRI GAUDIYA GITANJALI (English)
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