Shri Yamunastakam

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Shri Yamunastakam

 

Introduction

 

In V.S. 1548 at the age of 13 years, Shri

Vallabhacharya arrived in mathura during his first

global tour; he resided at Vishram Ghat on the bank of

Yamuna river. At this time he form Shri Yamunastakam

which describes Shri Yamunaji’s divine description in

"Pruthvi Chhand".

 

In Yamunastakam’s first eight shlokas, Shri

Vallabhacharya describes Shri Yamunaji’s eight fold

powers, its divine & wonderful icon and her divine

qualities. Shri Yamunaji is the daughter of divine

Sun. Her purpose for coming to earth from heaven

through Kalind mountain is to bless her devotees.

 

Her physical state as a river is also very attractive

and charming. She is so kind that she even blesses

evil people ! Shri Yamunaji blesses her devotees with

eight fold powers. Even if an evil person, drinks

water from the river Yamuna to quench their thirst,

She blesses that person. So, if we humbly pray to her

with knowledge and understanding, we should not be

surprised if she blessed us also.

 

Namami Yamuna Maham, Sakal Siddhi Hetum Muda,

Murari Padpankaj Sfuradamand, Renootkatam,

Tatastha Nav Kanana, Prakat Mod Pushpambunaa,

Suraa Sursu Poojitaha, Smara Pituh Shri yambibhrateem.

 

 

Shri Yamunaji is capable of giving all kind of

achievements. This first shloka describes the

physical state of the river. Its both banks are full

of glittering sand which is believed to be as soft as

lotus feet of Shri Murari Prabhu (Shri Krshna.) Also,

there are various kind of gardens of the both banks of

the river. The river water is full of scent due to

flowers of the garden on her banks. Shri Yamunaji is

also worshipped by two kinds of vraj devotees. I bow

to Shri Yamunaji described above, full love and

devotion. She is capable of giving fulfillment of all

the desires of the devotee in enjoying God’s love.

 

Kalind Girimastake, Pata Damand Poorojjwalaa,

Vilas Gamanollasat, Prakatgand Shailonnata,

Sagoshagantidantura, Samadhiroodh Dolottama,

Mukund Rati Vardhinee, Jayati Padma Bandhoho Suta.

 

In this shloka, Shri Vallabhacharya describes that how

Shri Yamunaji can bless her devotees to increase their

love towards Shri Mukund Prabhu. Also, Shri

Vallabhacharya describes the physical existence of

Yamunaji as river. It flows enthusiastically from the

top of Kalind mountain. The swirling waters appear to

be as white as milk because of the force and flow of

the river upstream. It seems like Shri Yamunaji is

very eager to go in Vraj and meet Shri Krshna. It

also gives impression as Shri Yamunaji is swinging in

best kind of jhula. Victories to this most divine

daughter of the Sun !!

 

Bhuvam Bhuvana Pawaneem, Adhigatamane Kashwanaihi,

Priyabhiriva Sevateam, Shuka Mayur Hansadibhihi,

Tarang Bhuj Kankana, Prakat muktikavaluka,

Nitambtat Sundareem, Namat Krushna Turya Priyam.

 

When Shri Yamunaji came to earth from the heavens, She

blessed the whole globe by Her presence. All living

beings, including birds such as parrots, peacocks and

swans, serve Shri Yamunaji. Shri Vallabhacharya

visualize the glittering sand as her bangles of pearl

and the waves upon the waters as beautiful divine

hands of Shri Yamunaji, moving to and fro in a

continuous manner. The meandering waters form

beautiful banks on either side of the river, which

look like the volupturous curves of a beautiful

maiden. She is favorite fourth queen of Shri Krshna.

And Shri Vallabhacharya asks us to bow to her.

 

 

Anant Gunabhusite, Shiva Viranchi Devastute,

Ghanaghan Nibhe Sada, Dhruva Parasharaa Bhistade,

Vishuddha Mathura Tate, Sakal Gopgopi Vrute,

Krupa Jaladhi Sanshrite, Mama Manha Sukham Bhavayah.

 

In this shloka, Shri Vallabhacharya describes the

prayer to Shri Yamuna Maharani. O! Shri Yamunaji, you

have infinite divine qualities. Even, Gods like Shiv

and Brahama praise you. You have granted all the

wishes of such great devotees as Dhruv and Parasher.

Such holy cities as Mathura are on your banks. You

are always with gopi’s and gopijans and you are always

protected by blessings of Shri Krshna. O! Shri

Yamunaji, I wish that you give me such a blessing that

it gives peace and happiness to my mind. Chanting this

shloka with pure and honest heart gives tremendous

mental peace and eternal happiness.

 

Yaya Charan Padmajaa, Muraripoho Priyam Bhavuka,

Samaagamanto Bhavet, Sakal Siddhida Sevatam,

Taya Sadrushtamiyat, Kamalja Spatnee Vayat,

Hari Priya Kalindaya, Mansi Mesada Stheeyatam.

 

Shri Gangaji evolved from the lotus feet of Shri

Bhagavan. Shri Gangaji became holy and pious due to

merging with Shri Yamunaji at Triveni Sangam at Prayag

(Allhabad), India. Shri Yamunaji made Shri Gangaji

capable of giving all boons to her devotees. Amongst

great goddesses, only Shri Laxmiji is equal and

comparable to Shri Yamunaji in honor and power. I

only wish that Shri Yamunaji, who can remove all

worries of her devotees, and who is also the most

favorite of Lord Shri Krshna, comes to stay in my

heart and soul forever.

 

Namostu Yamune Sada, Tav Charitra Matyadbhutam,

Na Jaatu Yam Yatna, Bhavati Te Payaha Panatha,

Yamopi Bhaginee Sutan, Kathamuhanti Dushtanpi,

Priyobhavati Sevanaat, Tav Hareryutha Gopikaha.

 

O! Shri Yamunaji, I bow to you with my full body and

heart. Your divine character is very wonderful. Just

by drinking your water in Vraj, we do not have to

worry about the pangs of death. Your devotees can

become favorite of Shri Krshna just like the gopijanas

who became His favorite by doing "Katyani Vrat" on

your banks (Vrat = religious observance accompanied by

fasting).

 

 

Mamastu Tav Sannidhau, Tanu Navatvam Etavata,

Na Durlabhatama Rati, Muraripau Mukundpriye,

Atostu Tav Lalna, Surdhunee Param Sangamaat,

Tavaiv Bhuvi Keertita, Na Tu Kadapi Pushti Sthitaihi.

 

O! Shri Yamunaji, who is the favorite of Shri Mukund

Prabhu, I pray to you and respectfully request a

divine body, fit enough for Shri Bhagvad Leela and

also able to serve you. Only you are capable of

granting such a boon. With such a divine body, I can

serve Shri Mukund Prabhu very well. Pushti Margiya

vaishnavas (Jivas) had never praised Shri Gangaji

without your merging with Shri Gangaji.

 

Stutim tava karoti kha, kamalajasepatni priyae,

Hareryadanusevaya, bhavati sokhyamamokshatah,

Eeyam tava kathadhika, sakalegopikasangamah,

Smarashramajalanubhih, sakalegatrajaih sangamah.

 

O Thous daughter of the sun, Thou art worthy of all

praises! Indeed, singing thy praises and living near

thee is more desirable than Moksha (nirvana /

liberation of the soul). Indeed, your sacredness was

enhanced when the gopies of Vraj, along with Shri

Krshna, bathed in thy waters after the Rasa. The sweat

of their divine sports mixed with thy waters,

enhancing your holy powers for all time to come.

 

Tavashtakamidam muda, pathati surasutae sada,

Samastaduritakshayo, bhavati vai Mukundae ratih,

Taya sakalesiddhayoo, Murarupushya santushyati,

Svabhavavijiyo bhavet, vadati Vallabhah Shrihareh.

 

This ashtaka (hymn of eight stanzas) of the daughter

of the Sun, is recited on a regular basis, Shri

Yamnunaji will grant such a boon so that the devotee's

love for the Lord will increase day by day. What

better blessing can we desire than that ! The Lord

Murari will fulfill all the wishes of such a devotee

and more over, one will be able to win over one's own

nature. This is said by Swaminiji’s dear Shri

Vallabhacharya.

 

 

 

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