English bhajan lyrics Posted in: Poetry

VRAJA RAJA SUTAM ASTAKAM 1 nava-nîrada-nindita-kânti-dharam rasa-sâgara-nâgara-bhûpa-varam s’ubha-vankima-câru-s’ikhanda-s’ikham bhaja-krishna-nidhim-vraja-râja-sutam Complexion that conquers storm clouds gathering Lord of lovers and great sea of all ecstasies Peacock plume in his crown angled auspiciously Worship Krishna dark jewel son of Vrindavan’s king 2. bhrû-vis’ankita-vankima-s’akru-dhanum mukha-candra-vinindita-koti-vidhum mridu-manda-suhâsya-subhâshya-yutam bhaja-krishna-nidhim vraja-râja-sutam His eyebrows like rainbows both broadly bending A million full moons fail to match his beauty Sparkling speech on his lips ever smiling sweetly Worship Krishna dark jewel son of…

Vidagdha Madhava verses by Rupa Goswami Posted in: Poetry

Purva raga Dear friend, the trembling of my heart can never find a cure. No herb or medicine or balm, my beating breast can calm. For this disease one remedy will bring relief for sure, but that alas will soon produce painful opprobrium. My friend I am severely struck and all my sense departs, when Krishna’s name enters my ears and lodges in my heart. And then there is another one whose flute enchants my…

Sri Jagannathastakam Posted in: Poetry, Vaishnava songs

1) kadacit kalindi-tata-vipina-sangitaka-ravo mudabhiri-nari-vadana-kamalasvada-madhupah rama-sambhu-brahmamara-pati-ganesarcita-pado jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me With songs and sweet music, strolling gaily through groves, by the Kalindi. A bee seeking nectar from the lotus-like faces of the gopis. Praising him are Shiva, Brahma, Indra, Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi. Jagannatha Swami, Lord of all beings, be visible to me. 2) bhuje savye venum sirasi sikhi-puccham kati-tate dukulam netrante sahacara-kataksam vidadhate sada srimad-vrndavana-vasati-lila-paricayo jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me Sporting fine silken cloth,…