Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 radhe krishna! namo venkateshaya dear bhaagavatas, lets continue to enjoy sri hari. Prathama Kunja-vihary-astaka -- The First Eight-verse Poem Glorifying Krsna, Who Enjoys Pastimes in the Secluded Groves of Vrndavana by Srila Rupa Gosvami versification by Dravida das ****************************** His smooth complexion conquers sapphires -- stunning to the eye! Kadamba blooms with fragrance full on each ear gently lie. His beauty's greatened by His chest, where gunja garland stays. All glories to the Lord who in Vrndavan's forests plays! Cakora longing for the moon of Radha's radiant face, A thief purloining patience from the cowherds' wives apace, His expert rhythmic dancing winning Apsaras' loud praise -- All glories to the Lord who in Vrndavan's forests plays! When Indra's sacrifice He stopped, He stole the deva's pride By playfully uplifting Giri-govardhan to hide His friends and cows beneath the hill for seven nights and days -- All glories to the Lord who in Vrndavan's forests plays! Heartwarming warbling melodies adorn His flute, which sings of Cupid's fest -- to Him unending happiness it brings! The parrot pair His loving pastimes never tire to praise -- All glories to the Lord who in Vrndavan's forests plays! His glist'ning garments steal the splendid glow by gold possessed, A perfect peacock plume bedecks His most exquisite crest, Vrndavan's radiant girls rejoice to see His loving ways -- All glories to the Lord who in Vrndavan's forests plays! Most fragrant sandal paste anoints His limbs, so slightly blue. A golden belt adorns His handsome waist. He's likened to An elephant bound by the ropes of Radha's winning ways -- All glories to the Lord who in Vrndavan's forests plays! His fulgent forehead glows with golden tilak He's applied, His playful pastimes swing His campak wreath from side to side, He meets the gorgeous gopis for their rendezvous in forests -- All glories to the Lord who in Vrndavan's forests plays! Their work ignored, the cowherds' wives are fairly paralyzed When dancing glances strike them from the corners of His eyes. Ecstatic hero setting love-mad Radha's heart ablaze -- All glories to the Lord who in Vrndavan's forests plays! The pastimes that the Lord enjoys in Vraja's sylvan bowers Enhance this octave's beauty and pour forth pure nectar showers. Whoever reads these verses soon acquires saintly traits And serves His lustrous lotus feet with love that ne'er abates. best wishes kalaivani radhe shyam namo narayana andal thiruvadigale sharanam _______________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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