Kirtan Guide
Śrī Rādhāṣṭaka
- rādhā-bhajane jodi moti nāhi bhelā
- kṛṣṇa-bhajana tava akāraṇe gelā
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If one does not develop within his heart the desire for Rādhā-bhajan, then his Krishna-bhajan goes for nothing.
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2
- ātapa-rohita sūray nāhi jāni
- rādhā-birahita mādhav nāhi māni
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Without sunlight the sun cannot be seen, similarly I don’t pay any mind to Krishna without Rādhā.
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3
- kevala mādhav pūjaye so ajñānī
- rādhā anādara karai abhimānī
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One who worships Krishna alone is ignorant. Who does not adore Śrī Rādhā is an egotist.
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4
- kobohi nāhi karabi tā̐kor saṅga
- chitte ichāsi jadi vraja-rasa-raṅga
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Never keep company with those who envy Rādhā if within your heart you at all aspire to the loving Pastimes of Vraja.
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5
- rādhikā-dāsī jodi hoy abhimān
- śīghrai milai tava gokula kān
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Those who consider themselves maidservants of Śrī Rādhā will quickly meet Gokul-Krishna.
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6
- brahmā, śiva, nārada, śruti, nārāyaṇī
- rādhikā-pada-raja pūjaye māni
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Brahmā, Shiva, Nārada, the śrutis, and Nārāyaṇī (Lakṣmī) worship with regard the holy feet of Śrī Rādhā.
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7
- umā, ramā, satyā, śachī, chandrā, rukmiṇī
- rādhā-avatār sobe, —āmnāya-vāṇī
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Umā, Ramā, Satyā, Śachī, Chandrāvālī, and Rukminī are all personal expansions of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī — this is the self-evident verdict of the Vedas.
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8
- heno rādhā-paricharjyā jā̐kara dhana
- bhakativinoda tā̐ra māgaye charaṇa
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Bhakti Vinod, whose only wealth is the service of Śrī Rādhā, humbly prays to be a serving maid at Her lotus feet.