Guest guest Posted May 15, 2001 Report Share Posted May 15, 2001 Another name of Lord Krsna's dearmost devotee Tulasi is Vrinda, as in Vrndavana, her forest. This prayer to Vrinda devi was translated as follows in an old BTG: Vrinda-devy-ashtakam by Srila Vishvanatha Cakravarti Thakura O Vrnda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. You are bathed in your own splendor, which defeats the effulgence of lightning and the golden campaka flower. The luster of your transcendental garments is the friend of the leandhilia flower. O Vrnda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. Your face is illuminated by the splendor of the pearl decorating the tip of your nose, and by the extraordinary gentle smile on the two bimba fruits which are your lips. You are enriched by the beauty of the amazing and colorful jewels and ornaments you wear. O Vrnda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. Srimati Radharani, the daughter of King Vrsabhanu, has made you the ruling monarch of Lord Krsna's opulent and auspicious abode of Vrndavana, which is the crest jewel of all the Vaikuntha planets. O Vrnda-Devi, I offer my respectful obeiscances to your lotus feet. Because of your order, the groves where Lord Madhava performs his pastimes appear very splendid, decorated with blossoming flowers, bumblebees, deer, and other auspicious animals, flowers, and birds. O Vrnda-Devi, I offer my respectful obeiscances to your lotus feet. Who can describe your good fortune? You were the messenger who brought about the perfection of the amorous pastimes of Radha and Krishna, the youthful couple, who enthusiastically sport in the groves of Vrndavana. O Vrnda-Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. The living entities who attain the service of the lotus feet of your Lord reside in Vrndavana. And the desire to understand the Lord's amazing pastimes of the rasa dance is only by your mercy. O Vrnda-Devi, I offer my respectful obeiscances to your lotus feet. Those who have studied the Satvata-tantra glorify you. You are Lord Krishna's potency for performing pastimes, and you are known as Tulasi-Devi in the human society. O Vrnda-Devi, I offer my respectful obeiscances to your lotus feet. Those who are devoid of devotion to Lord Hari, and who are thrown by their offenses into the waves of lust and other inauspicious qualities, may take shelter of you. O Vrnda-Devi, I offer my respectful obeiscances to your lotus feet. Let a person who becomes like a bumblebee at the lotus feet of Radha-Krishna, and who reads or hears these eight verses describing the glories of Vrinda-Devi, eternally reside at Goloka Vrndavana. He attains devotional service in pure love of Godhead, and all his spiritual aspirations become fulfilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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