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SRI GAUDIYA GITANJALI : SPECIAL POETRY

Sriman Mahaprabhor Astakaliya Lila Smarana Mangala Stotram
(In Remembrance of Sriman Mahaprabhu’s Daily Pastimes)

(By Srila Visvanath Chakravartipad)

sri-gauranga-mahaprabhos charanayor ya kesa-sesadibhih
seva-gamya-taya sva-bhakta-vihita sanyair yaya labhyate
tam tan-manasikim smrtim prathayitum bhavya sada sattamair
naumi pratyahikam tadiya-charitam sriman-navadvipa-jam [1]

I am bowing at the holy feet of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, service to whom is aspired after by Lord Brahma, Siva, Anantadev and other great personalities and is attainable for all souls who follow the practices of His devotees. May His holy feet always sublimely manifest in my memory and mind. Every day, I offer obeisances to the pastimes of the Lord hailing from Sri Nabadwip.

ratry-ante sayanotthitah sura-sarit snato babhau yah prage
purvahne sva-ganair-lasaty upavane tair bhati madhyahnake
yah puryam aparahnake nija-grhe sayam grhe ’thangane
srivasasya nisa-mukhe nisi vasan gauram sa no raksatu [2]

At the end of the night, the Lord wakes up and walks to take bath in the Ganges. He looks very beautiful and radiant. In the forenoon, He plays with His friends and associates in the groves, performing effulgent pastimes there until noon. After that, in the afternoon, He comes home and at dusk visits Srivas Pandit’s house, staying there until late at night. May this Lord Gauranga protect us.

ratry-ante pika-kukkutadi-ninadam srutva sva-talpotthitah
sri-visnupriyaya samam rasa-katham sambhasya santosya tam
gatvanyatra dharasanopari vasan sadbhih sudhautanano
yo matradibhir iksito ’ti-muditas tam gauram adhyemy aham [3]

At the end of the night, hearing the sounds of birds, roosters and other animals, the Lord rises from His bed. He speaks sweetly to Sri Vishnupriya Devi, making her happy. Then, He walks away and sits on an earthen seat while others help Him clean His mouth and freshen Himself up. His mother and other members of the household gaze at Him with deep affection. I meditate upon this Lord Gauranga.

pratah svah sariti sva-parsada-vrtah snatva prasunadibhis
tam sampujya grhita-charu-vasanah srak-chandan-alankrtah
krtva visnu-samarchchanadi sa-gano bhuktvannam achamya cha
dvitram chanya-grhe sukham svapiti ya stam gauram adhyemy aham [4]

In the morning, He goes to the river together with His dear associates, where He bathes and offers worship with flowers and other offerings. Then, He receives beautiful clothes and is adorned with a garland and sandalwood paste. After that, He offers worship to Lord Vishnu and takes prasad together with His associates. Having done that, He visits a few other houses and happily retires to take a nap. I meditate upon this Lord Gauranga.

purvahne sayanotthitah su-payasa praksalya vaktrambujam
bhaktaih sri-hari-nama-kirtana-paraih sangam svayam kirtayan
bhaktanam bhavane ’pi cha sva-bhavane kridan-nrnam vardhayaty
anandam pura-vasinam ya urudha tam gauram adhyemy aham [5]

In the forenoon, when He wakes up from the nap and washes His face with fresh water, He begins to chant Sri Harinam-kirtan in the company of devotees. He continues His human-like pastimes at the houses of devotees and His own home. He is a source of great joy for all residents of the town. I meditate upon this Lord Gauranga.

madhyahne saha taih sva-parsada-ganaih sankirtanad-idrsam
sadvaitendu-gadadharah kila saha-srilavadhuta-prabhuh
arame mrdu-marutaih sisiritair bhrnga-dvijair-nadite
svam vrnda-vipinam smaran bhramati yas tam gauram adhyemy aham [6]

At midday, He engages in sankirtan with His associates, including Advaita Acharya, Gadadhar Pandit, and, of course, Sri Nityananda Prabhu. As He walks in the gardens, enjoying the gentle breeze, cool air and the sweet sounds of bumblebees and birds, He is reminded of His groves in Vrindavan. I meditate upon this Lord Gauranga.

yah sriman aparahnake saha-ganais tais tadrsaih premavams
tadrksu svayam apy alam tri-jagatam sarmani vistarayan
aramat tata eti paura-janata chaksus-chakorodupo
matra dura-mudeksito nija-grham tam gauram adhyemy aham [7]

In the beautiful afternoon, glancing lovingly at His associates, the Lord spreads abundant happiness throughout the three worlds (the befitting kind of happiness according to His standards). When He comes back from the forest, everybody looks at him longingly, like chakora birds that subsist on drinking moonbeams. His mother happily comes out of the house and watches Him approach home from far. I meditate upon this Lord Gauranga.

yas tri-srotasi sayam-apta-nivahaih snatva pradipalibhih
puspadyais cha samarchitah kalita-satpatanvarah srag-dharah
visnos tat-samayarchanan cha krtavan dipalibhis taih samam
bhuktvannani suvitikam api tatha tam gauram adhyemy aham [8]

When the evening comes, He bathes in the Ganges again. Then, He worships the three currents of the Ganges with lamps, flowers and other auspicious items. Putting on fine fresh clothes, He takes a garland and offers it along with lamps and similar items to Lord Vishnu in worship. Then, He takes the Lord’s prasad and choice paan. I meditate upon this Lord Gauranga.

yah srivasa-grhe pradosa-samaye hy advaita-chandradibhih
sarvair bhakta-ganaih samam hari-katham piyusam asvadayan
premananda-samakulas cha chala-dhih sankirtane lampatah
kartum kirtanam urdhvam udyama-paras tam gauram adhyemy aham [9]

In the evening, He comes to Srivas Pandit’s house and, together with Sri Advaita Acharya and all the devotees, relishes the nectar of Hari-katha (discourses about the Supreme Lord). Agitated by the intense happiness of divine love, His mind becomes restless and eager as He chants sankirtan. Raising His arms, He chants the Lord’s glories with great enthusiasm. I meditate upon this Lord Gauranga.

srivasadibhir avrto nija-ganaih sarddham prabhubhyam natann
uchchais-tala-mrdanga-vadana-parair gayadbhir ullasayan
sriman srila-gadadharena sahito naktam vibhaty adbhutam
svam gaurah sayanalaye svapiti yas tam gauram adhyemy aham [10]

Surrounded by Srivas and other close associates, the two Lords dance and sing joyfully to the loud rhythmic sounds of drums. Together with Sriman Nityananda Prabhu and Srila Gadadhar Pandit, the Lord spends the night, manifesting His miraculous pastimes. Then, they return home together to sleep. I meditate upon this Lord Gauranga.

sri-gauranga-vidhoh sva-dhamani navadvipe ’sta-kalodbhavam
bhavyam bhavya-janena gokula-vidhor lila-smrteraditah
lilam dyotayad etad atra dasakam pritanvito yah pathet
tam prinati sadaiva yah karunaya tam gauram adhyemy aham [11]

When these pastimes that the Moon Sri Gauranga performs during the eight parts of the day in His divine abode Sri Nabadwip manifest to some fortunate souls, they will worship the pastimes of the Moon of Gokula (Lord Sri Krishna-chandra) in various ways (remembering them, etc.). Those who lovingly study and recite these ten verses about the illustrious pastimes of the Lord always satisfy the Lord and receive His mercy. I meditate upon this Lord Gauranga.

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