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SRI GAUDIYA GITANJALI : SPECIAL POETRY

Sri Sri Radhika Astakam (1)

(By Srila Krishna Das Kaviraj Goswami)

kunkumakta-kanchanabja-garva-hari-gaurabha
pitananchitabja-gandha-kirti-nindi-saurabha
ballavesa-sunu-sarva-vanchhitartha-sadhika
mahyam-atma-pada-padma-dasya-dastu radhika [1]

Her golden lustre disarms the proud beauty of golden kumkum-covered lotuses. Her fragrance reproaches the famed scent of saffron-colour lotuses. She is the daughter of the King of Cowherds, replete with all coveted properties. May I have devotion to the holy lotus feet of this Sri Radhika.

kauravinda-kanti-nindi-chitra-patta-satika
krsna-matta-bhrnga-keli-phulla-puspa-vatika
krsna-nitya-sangamartha-padma-bandhu-radhika
mahyam-atma-pada-padma-dasya-dastu radhika [2]

Her bright silken dress reproaches the bright lustre of rubies and corals. She is a lush flower garden where Krishna plays like a mad bumblebee. Worshipping Padmabandhu, the God of Sun, She always prays to be with Krishna. May I have devotion to the holy lotus feet of this Sri Radhika.

saukumarya-srsta-pallavali-kirti-nigraha
chandra-chandanotpalendu-sevya-sita-vigraha
svabhimarsa-ballavisa-kama-tapa-badhika
mahyam-atma-pada-padma-dasya-dastu radhika [3]

She defeats the glory of newly sprouted tender leaves. She is the very embodiment of the universally worshippable coolness of the moon, sandalwood, blue lotuses and camphor – Her cooling touch relieves the Lord of gopis from scorching lust. May I have devotion to the holy lotus feet of this Sri Radhika.

visva-vandya-yauvatabhivanditapi ya rama
rupa-navya-yauvanadi-sampada na yat-sama
sila-harda-lilaya cha sa yato ’sti nadhika
mahyam-atma-pada-padma-dasya-dastu radhika [4]

Rama (the Goddess of Fortune, Laksmi Devi) is worshipped by all young girls of the universe – no one can compare to her in beauty, youth and other virtues – but even with her sterling character, loving heart and beautiful pastimes, she cannot compare to Sri Radhika. May I have devotion to the holy lotus feet of this Sri Radhika.

rasa-lasya-gita-narma-sat-kalali-pandita
prema-ramya-rupa-vesa-sad-gunali-mandita
visva-navya-gopa-yosid-alito ’pi yadhika
mahyam-atma-pada-padma-dasya-dastu radhika [5]

She is expert at enacting eternal pastimes of amorous dealings, dancing and singing. An abode of all good qualities, She is garbed in the delightful beauty of pure love. She is higher than any world-renowned gopi. May I have devotion to the holy lotus feet of this Sri Radhika.

nitya-navya-rupa-keli-krsna-bhava-sampada
krsna-raga-bandha-gopa-yauvatesu kampada
krsna-rupa-vesa-keli-lagna-sat-samadhika
mahyam-atma-pada-padma-dasya-dastu radhika [6]

Enriched with Her beautiful pastimes and deep love for Lord Krishna, She is eternally extolled and makes all gopis who are in love with Krishna tremble in awe. She always meditates on Krishna’s beautiful pastimes. May I have devotion to the holy lotus feet of this Sri Radhika.

sveda-kampa-kantakasru-gadgadadi-sanchita
marsa-harsa-vamatadi-bhava-bhusananchita
krsna-netra-tosi-ratna-mandanali-dadhika
mahyam-atma-pada-padma-dasya-dastu radhika [7]

When overwhelmed, She begins to perspire, tremble, horripilate, cry and stutter. She is adorned with the symptoms of divine ecstasy: sometimes She shows full composure, sometimes sudden jubilation, and sometimes sudden coyness. She wears jewelled ornaments that are very pleasing to Krishna’s eye. May I have devotion to the holy lotus feet of this Sri Radhika.

ya ksanardha-krsna-viprayoga-santatodita-
neka-dainya-chapaladi-bhava-vrnda-modita
yatna-labdha-krsna-sanga-nirgatakhiladhika
mahyam-atma-pada-padma-dasya-dastu radhika [8]

To Her, even half a moment of separation from Krishna seems like eternity and perturbs Her greatly: She feels very humble, then suddenly restless, and so on. She revels in many divine sentiments. And once She is finally again with Krishna, all those disturbing feelings are gone. May I have devotion to the holy lotus feet of this Sri Radhika.

astakena yas tv anena nauti krsna-vallabham
darsane ’pi sailajadi-yosidali-durlabham
krsna-sanga-nanditatma-dasya-sidhu-bhajanam
tam karoti nanditali-sanchayasu sa janam [9]

If somebody recites this poem glorifying the beloved of Krishna, whom it is rare for even Parvati Devi and other exalted ladies to see, She swiftly includes them in the circle of Her happy girlfriends who participate in nectarean service in the happy association of Lord Krishna.

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