Birth and childhood:
Shri Lalit Kishoridev Ji was born in 1733, in a Brahmin clan in Bhadavar state. His parents named him Gangadhar.
Spiritual life:
Shri Lalit Kishoridev Ji became disinterested in the worldly matters in his youth. While visiting the pilgrimage, He came to Vrindavan and became a disciple of Shri Rasikdev Ji who resided on Shri Rasik Bihari Temple at that time. His guru gave him the name 'Lalitkishori'.
In Vrindavan, he stayed with Shri Rasikdev Ji for some days in his service. Except for Karuva (earthen pot), 'Kaupin', and 'Kantha', He did not keep anything else with him. He used to get food from alms. He was absorbed in Shri Radha Krishn’s Nitya Vihar nectar day and night. He did not even accept becoming the abbot of the throne of Shri Rasik Bihari Temple due to his sacrificial instinct. The picturesque place he used to live on the banks of Yamuna, surrounded by trees, surrounded it with bamboo (Tatiya) springs. Since then It became famous as 'Tatiya Sthan'. Later, this place took the form of a monastery in the Haridasi sect. He lived in Vrindavan throughout His life after coming here, and His samadhi is also located at Tatiya Sthan, Vrindavan. His couplets reveal the pure dedication and exclusive devotion unto the lotus feet of Shri Radharani, that's why many devotees of the sect consider Him to be the incarnation of Shri Haridas as well.
Compositions:
Although Shri Lalit Kishori Dev wrote many couplets compiled together in Shri Lalit Kishori Dev Ji Ki Vani, few of them are described here. More you can find here.
1.Parasaad Vihaarini Rani Kau.
Ati Aanand Badhai Chhin Hi Chhin Maha Prem Sukhdaani Kau.
Jaaki Sobha Kahat Na Aavai Adbhut Roop Nimaani Kau.
ShriLalitkisori Laadladaavati Ati Jaanani Man Jaani Kau.
- Shri Lalit Kishori Dev, Shri Lalit Kishori Dev Ju Ki Vani (63)
The Prasada (gift) of Biharini Rani (Shri Radha) in the form of ‘Nitya Vihar’ is all the treasure of my life, is an absolute joy, and benefactor of ever-increasing divine love-bliss. The glory of this Prasada is beyond words, is an ocean of incomparable Splendor. Shri Lalit Kishori says that He serves Shri Radha Krishn freely because of the divine prasad gifted to Him by Shri Kishori Ji, who is omniscient.
2. Anek Janm Ki Bhool Kon, Chhin Mein Dei Mitai.
Kunjbiharini Ladili, Jinake Sada Sahai.
- Shri Lalit Kishori Dev, Shri Lalit Kishori Dev Ju Ki Vani (270)
Our one and only supreme swamini Shri Radha holds the hand securely and fully protects the one who becomes Her very own and forgets His uncountable sins in a single moment!
Disciple tradition:
Shri Swami Lalitkishoridev Ji had many disciples, among whom 'Shri Lalitmohinidev Ji' was a prominent one. Shri Lalitmohini Ji made the special progress of the Tatiya Sthan later.
Shri Lalit Kishoridev Ji was born in 1733, in a Brahmin clan in Bhadavar state. His parents named him Gangadhar.
Spiritual life:
Shri Lalit Kishoridev Ji became disinterested in the worldly matters in his youth. While visiting the pilgrimage, He came to Vrindavan and became a disciple of Shri Rasikdev Ji who resided on Shri Rasik Bihari Temple at that time. His guru gave him the name 'Lalitkishori'.
In Vrindavan, he stayed with Shri Rasikdev Ji for some days in his service. Except for Karuva (earthen pot), 'Kaupin', and 'Kantha', He did not keep anything else with him. He used to get food from alms. He was absorbed in Shri Radha Krishn’s Nitya Vihar nectar day and night. He did not even accept becoming the abbot of the throne of Shri Rasik Bihari Temple due to his sacrificial instinct. The picturesque place he used to live on the banks of Yamuna, surrounded by trees, surrounded it with bamboo (Tatiya) springs. Since then It became famous as 'Tatiya Sthan'. Later, this place took the form of a monastery in the Haridasi sect. He lived in Vrindavan throughout His life after coming here, and His samadhi is also located at Tatiya Sthan, Vrindavan. His couplets reveal the pure dedication and exclusive devotion unto the lotus feet of Shri Radharani, that's why many devotees of the sect consider Him to be the incarnation of Shri Haridas as well.
Compositions:
Although Shri Lalit Kishori Dev wrote many couplets compiled together in Shri Lalit Kishori Dev Ji Ki Vani, few of them are described here. More you can find here.
1.Parasaad Vihaarini Rani Kau.
Ati Aanand Badhai Chhin Hi Chhin Maha Prem Sukhdaani Kau.
Jaaki Sobha Kahat Na Aavai Adbhut Roop Nimaani Kau.
ShriLalitkisori Laadladaavati Ati Jaanani Man Jaani Kau.
- Shri Lalit Kishori Dev, Shri Lalit Kishori Dev Ju Ki Vani (63)
The Prasada (gift) of Biharini Rani (Shri Radha) in the form of ‘Nitya Vihar’ is all the treasure of my life, is an absolute joy, and benefactor of ever-increasing divine love-bliss. The glory of this Prasada is beyond words, is an ocean of incomparable Splendor. Shri Lalit Kishori says that He serves Shri Radha Krishn freely because of the divine prasad gifted to Him by Shri Kishori Ji, who is omniscient.
2. Anek Janm Ki Bhool Kon, Chhin Mein Dei Mitai.
Kunjbiharini Ladili, Jinake Sada Sahai.
- Shri Lalit Kishori Dev, Shri Lalit Kishori Dev Ju Ki Vani (270)
Our one and only supreme swamini Shri Radha holds the hand securely and fully protects the one who becomes Her very own and forgets His uncountable sins in a single moment!
Disciple tradition:
Shri Swami Lalitkishoridev Ji had many disciples, among whom 'Shri Lalitmohinidev Ji' was a prominent one. Shri Lalitmohini Ji made the special progress of the Tatiya Sthan later.