Guest guest Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 On Wed, 13 Mar 2002, Braja wrote: > Temple mangal arati is the most incredibly potent part of the day, for me. > Wins hands down every time... Yes, but whether at home or in the temple, have you ever also awakened the Lord first? Please consider the following: pratah smarami dadhi-ghosa-vidhuta-nidram nidravasana-ramaniya-mukharavindam | hrdyanavadya-vapusa nayanabhiramam unnidra-padma-nayanam navanita-coram || "In the early morning, I meditate upon the butter thief. With the sound of churning, shakes off His transcendental sleep and opens His lotus eyes. His lotus face, unbathed and still hazy with sleep, is most pleasing, and His form is endearing, admirable, and a delight to behold." vatsa jagrhi vibhatam agatam jiva krsna saradam satam satam | ity udirya suciram yasodaya drsyamana vadanam bhaje mahah || "'My little calf, please get up. Daybreak has arrived. O Krsna, may you live for hundreds of Autumns.' Speaking thus, Yasoda gazed upon His face for a long time. I adore that greatness." And a Suradasa bhajana for those who experience any difficulty in getting Him to wake up: "Please get up, Gopala; it's now morning. All the beautiful girls have come to talk to you, O darling of Vraja. The sun is rising, the moon has faded; the supple tamala trees bloom. The women of Vraja wait for Your darsana, and have strung flower garlands. Wash your face, Lla; [please take] the offering and have your "kaleu." Suradasa's Lord, the abode of bliss, [upon hearing this, opens His] wide, lotus eyes." MDd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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