Birth and Spiritual Life:
Shri Roopsakhi Ji was born in Bundelkhand. He was a totally surrendered soul at the lotus feet of his guru Shri Swami Rasikdev, a disciple of Shri Narhari Dev of Haridasi sect. During His stay in Vrindavan, He is remembered as someone who is totally engrossed in the love of Nityavihar. He had immense love for the Rasiks. That is why his speech and his padas are filled with nectar and have special qualities like humility, simplicity, and gratitude. While expressing gratitude towards his Spiritual brother Shri Lalit Kishori Dev, He has humbly written -
Shri Lalitkisori Ki Kripa, Paayu Nitya Bihar.
Rasik Siromani Mahal Kau, Anand Amit Apaar.
Haun Badbhagi In Saran, Shri Swami Mo Aas.
Aghat Bhandar diyau Ju Mo, Jakou Ant Na Naas.
"By the grace of Shri Lalit Kishori, I have obtained Nitya Vihar nectar."
The achievement of the divine form (Sakhi form):
Once Shri Roopsakhi Ji, while residing in Vrindavan, was seated under Tamal tree and was engrossed in the remembrance of the holy name given to him by His Guru. Shri Roopsakhi Ji attained the state of samadhi and saw that a divine body in the form of a Sakhi appeared from him and that Sakhi stood in front of Him. Shri Roopsakhi’s human form is now situated in Sakhi form and his gross body was still seated under the Tamal tree.
Shri Roopsakhi observes his divine Sakhi form, whose age was 16 years old, adorned with all ornaments. She has mascara in her eyes, her ears were adorned with beautiful earrings, a moon-shaped crown is placed on her head and a very beautiful effulgent saree is adorned on her body.
Shri Roopsakhi, in her divine Sakhi form, is walking on the banks of the Yamuna, the path was filled with the divine golden sand, and the beautiful aura of that divine place is splendid manifested by the beautiful vines like Malti, Madhuri and Champa etc.
Shri Roopsakhi walks ahead and reaches the entrance of Rang Mahal. As soon as she reaches the door of Rang Mahal, she saw Shri Radha Krishna seated inside Rang Mahal and innumerable Sakhi groups including Ashta Sakhis like Lalita Vishakha, etc are serving Shri Priya Priyatam.
Shri Roop Sakhi is standing at the entrance of Rang Mahal with both hands folded in the posture of asking permission to enter inside. Shri Krishna sitting on the throne with Shri Priya Ji said:
"Oh look, who is this at the door who wishes to enter, stop, stop her. Where did she come from, who is she, what is her name, and whose group does she belongs to."
All the Sakhis kept quiet, then Shri Roopsakhi Herself replied as such:
"Mati Akulau Haav - Bhaav Niju Chaav Chaho,
Nana Gati Mati Charu Chakari Lon Pheri Haun.
Bar - Bar Kaha Kunj - Dwar Baat Puchhat Ho,
Swami Haridas Ki Khavasani Ki Cheri Haun."
- Shri Roopsakhi
"O Krishn, do not worry, you want to know my identity, after wandering from birth to birth I have come unto your Lotus Feet. Why are you repeatedly asking who is She at the door of the Kunj? I am the ‘Cheri’ (follower or disciple) of Shri Swami Haridas Ji's Khawasin (follower or disciple) Swami Rasikdev Ji."
Text Composition:
The verses and padas composed by Shri Roopsakhi Ji are compiled in a book called Shri Roopsakhi Ji Ki Vani, which is divided into two parts - Siddhanta Sahitya and Ras Sahitya.
In the Siddhant-Sahitya, one gets the full sense of the exclusive loyalty of Shri Roopsakhi Ji to Swami Shri Haridas Ji and other Acharyas in the sect. In this section of the book, the glory of Shri Bihari Ji Maharaj, the glory of Shri Swamiji, the praise of the literature of Swami Shri Biharindev Ji (Shri Gurudev), the glory of Shri Rasikdev Ji, the explanation of the devotional practices, etc. have been described. Shri Roopsakhi has also mentioned with great reverence, the grace of Swami Shri Lalit Kishoridev Ji.
In Ras Sahitya, there is a wonderful description of Shri Shyama Shyam's form and beauty, attachment, intense love, and divine pastimes in the forest, etc. Shri Roopsakhi Ji has given a very vivid and heart-grabbing depiction of the sweetness of the eyes of Shri Radha Krishna. Like Surdas, he also has written many verses on the gestures of their eyes. He has written many padas related to their eyes. His poems on this subject are particularly fascinating. Descriptions of Raas, Holi, and Hindola, etc. are also mentioned beautifully in this section.
Roopsakhi Ji's language is full of fluency and succinct. The philosophy of speech and eloquence is also seen in many places. Describing the Rasiks of Vrindavan as the true "Rajaput" (devotee who never leaves Vrindavan), he has written as such:
“Vrindabandham Abhiram Naam Saanche Rache,
Raj Mein Pare Hain Tei Bade Rajapoot Hain."
Description of the form of Shri Roopsakhi by the Various Rasiks:
His holiness Shri Swami Kishordas Ji has described his form.
Roopsakhi Vairagya Svaroopa. Rasik Anany Praveen Anoopa.
Rasik Charan Ke Dridh Vrat Dhaari. Seye Ati Unamatt Bihari.
“Shri Roop Sakhi is the embodiment of someone who is totally detached from materialistic life; He is ‘Rasik Ananya’ [exclusive devotee] of Nitya Vihar nectar. His heart is filled with the exclusive love of lotus feet of Rasik saints, and He always served Shri Kunjbihari lovingly.”
Shri Jamunadas Ji has described:
Swami Rasik Dev Ke Chela. Roop Rasikabar Bhaye Navela.
Baani Atihi Mridu Ras Saani. Roop Rang Mili Surati Bakhaani.
“Shri Roopsakhi, engrossed in the ever-new pastimes, was the disciple of Swami Rasik Dev, and His Vaani [compositions] is filled with extreme sweetestness/nectar and divine pastimes of Shri Shyama Shyam.”
Period of Stay:
Till the year 1773, Shri Roopsakhi Ji continued to distribute the sweet divine nectar to everyone. He is still remembered in Vrindavan on various occasions and His padas are regularly sung by various devotees.
One of His famous composition:
Kijai Rang Mahal Ki Dasi.
Shyama Shyam Keli Avalokaun Shriharidasi Pasi.
Bibidh Bihaar Saar Sukh Sajani Bipul Biharini Aasi.
Saras Nagari Narahari Rasik Lalit Ju Charan Upasi.
Vrindavan Ki Sahaj Madhuri Shriswaami Parakasi.
Roop Anoop Nirakhi Chhabi Adbhut Mahamadhur Mridu Hasi.
Shri Roop Sakhi prays: Oh, Shyama Ju! Make me the servant of your Rang Mahal at Nidhivan so that I can relish the nectar of the Keli Leela (of Shyama Shyam) in the association of Shri Swami Haridasi (Lalita Sakhi). All my hopes are confined to the shelter of Shri Vitthal Vipul Dev and Shri Biharin Dev, who bestow the essence of all the nectars i.e Nitya Vihar. By the grace of the lotus feet of Sakhi Acharyas (Saras Dev Ji, Shri Nagari Das Ji, Shri Narhari Dev Ji, Shri Rasik Dev Ji, and Shri Lalit Kishori Dev Ji), let me adore the divine couple in the same way as they adore. Shri Roop Sakhi says, “May I always cherish the captivating glances [of divine couple] unblinkingly and relish the bliss of ‘Akhand Nitya Vihar’ (unceasingly) which is recommended and revealed by none other than Swami Shri Haridas, the incarnation of Lalita Sakhi”.
Shri Roopsakhi Ji was born in Bundelkhand. He was a totally surrendered soul at the lotus feet of his guru Shri Swami Rasikdev, a disciple of Shri Narhari Dev of Haridasi sect. During His stay in Vrindavan, He is remembered as someone who is totally engrossed in the love of Nityavihar. He had immense love for the Rasiks. That is why his speech and his padas are filled with nectar and have special qualities like humility, simplicity, and gratitude. While expressing gratitude towards his Spiritual brother Shri Lalit Kishori Dev, He has humbly written -
Shri Lalitkisori Ki Kripa, Paayu Nitya Bihar.
Rasik Siromani Mahal Kau, Anand Amit Apaar.
Haun Badbhagi In Saran, Shri Swami Mo Aas.
Aghat Bhandar diyau Ju Mo, Jakou Ant Na Naas.
"By the grace of Shri Lalit Kishori, I have obtained Nitya Vihar nectar."
The achievement of the divine form (Sakhi form):
Once Shri Roopsakhi Ji, while residing in Vrindavan, was seated under Tamal tree and was engrossed in the remembrance of the holy name given to him by His Guru. Shri Roopsakhi Ji attained the state of samadhi and saw that a divine body in the form of a Sakhi appeared from him and that Sakhi stood in front of Him. Shri Roopsakhi’s human form is now situated in Sakhi form and his gross body was still seated under the Tamal tree.
Shri Roopsakhi observes his divine Sakhi form, whose age was 16 years old, adorned with all ornaments. She has mascara in her eyes, her ears were adorned with beautiful earrings, a moon-shaped crown is placed on her head and a very beautiful effulgent saree is adorned on her body.
Shri Roopsakhi, in her divine Sakhi form, is walking on the banks of the Yamuna, the path was filled with the divine golden sand, and the beautiful aura of that divine place is splendid manifested by the beautiful vines like Malti, Madhuri and Champa etc.
Shri Roopsakhi walks ahead and reaches the entrance of Rang Mahal. As soon as she reaches the door of Rang Mahal, she saw Shri Radha Krishna seated inside Rang Mahal and innumerable Sakhi groups including Ashta Sakhis like Lalita Vishakha, etc are serving Shri Priya Priyatam.
Shri Roop Sakhi is standing at the entrance of Rang Mahal with both hands folded in the posture of asking permission to enter inside. Shri Krishna sitting on the throne with Shri Priya Ji said:
"Oh look, who is this at the door who wishes to enter, stop, stop her. Where did she come from, who is she, what is her name, and whose group does she belongs to."
All the Sakhis kept quiet, then Shri Roopsakhi Herself replied as such:
"Mati Akulau Haav - Bhaav Niju Chaav Chaho,
Nana Gati Mati Charu Chakari Lon Pheri Haun.
Bar - Bar Kaha Kunj - Dwar Baat Puchhat Ho,
Swami Haridas Ki Khavasani Ki Cheri Haun."
- Shri Roopsakhi
"O Krishn, do not worry, you want to know my identity, after wandering from birth to birth I have come unto your Lotus Feet. Why are you repeatedly asking who is She at the door of the Kunj? I am the ‘Cheri’ (follower or disciple) of Shri Swami Haridas Ji's Khawasin (follower or disciple) Swami Rasikdev Ji."
Text Composition:
The verses and padas composed by Shri Roopsakhi Ji are compiled in a book called Shri Roopsakhi Ji Ki Vani, which is divided into two parts - Siddhanta Sahitya and Ras Sahitya.
In the Siddhant-Sahitya, one gets the full sense of the exclusive loyalty of Shri Roopsakhi Ji to Swami Shri Haridas Ji and other Acharyas in the sect. In this section of the book, the glory of Shri Bihari Ji Maharaj, the glory of Shri Swamiji, the praise of the literature of Swami Shri Biharindev Ji (Shri Gurudev), the glory of Shri Rasikdev Ji, the explanation of the devotional practices, etc. have been described. Shri Roopsakhi has also mentioned with great reverence, the grace of Swami Shri Lalit Kishoridev Ji.
In Ras Sahitya, there is a wonderful description of Shri Shyama Shyam's form and beauty, attachment, intense love, and divine pastimes in the forest, etc. Shri Roopsakhi Ji has given a very vivid and heart-grabbing depiction of the sweetness of the eyes of Shri Radha Krishna. Like Surdas, he also has written many verses on the gestures of their eyes. He has written many padas related to their eyes. His poems on this subject are particularly fascinating. Descriptions of Raas, Holi, and Hindola, etc. are also mentioned beautifully in this section.
Roopsakhi Ji's language is full of fluency and succinct. The philosophy of speech and eloquence is also seen in many places. Describing the Rasiks of Vrindavan as the true "Rajaput" (devotee who never leaves Vrindavan), he has written as such:
“Vrindabandham Abhiram Naam Saanche Rache,
Raj Mein Pare Hain Tei Bade Rajapoot Hain."
Description of the form of Shri Roopsakhi by the Various Rasiks:
His holiness Shri Swami Kishordas Ji has described his form.
Roopsakhi Vairagya Svaroopa. Rasik Anany Praveen Anoopa.
Rasik Charan Ke Dridh Vrat Dhaari. Seye Ati Unamatt Bihari.
“Shri Roop Sakhi is the embodiment of someone who is totally detached from materialistic life; He is ‘Rasik Ananya’ [exclusive devotee] of Nitya Vihar nectar. His heart is filled with the exclusive love of lotus feet of Rasik saints, and He always served Shri Kunjbihari lovingly.”
Shri Jamunadas Ji has described:
Swami Rasik Dev Ke Chela. Roop Rasikabar Bhaye Navela.
Baani Atihi Mridu Ras Saani. Roop Rang Mili Surati Bakhaani.
“Shri Roopsakhi, engrossed in the ever-new pastimes, was the disciple of Swami Rasik Dev, and His Vaani [compositions] is filled with extreme sweetestness/nectar and divine pastimes of Shri Shyama Shyam.”
Period of Stay:
Till the year 1773, Shri Roopsakhi Ji continued to distribute the sweet divine nectar to everyone. He is still remembered in Vrindavan on various occasions and His padas are regularly sung by various devotees.
One of His famous composition:
Kijai Rang Mahal Ki Dasi.
Shyama Shyam Keli Avalokaun Shriharidasi Pasi.
Bibidh Bihaar Saar Sukh Sajani Bipul Biharini Aasi.
Saras Nagari Narahari Rasik Lalit Ju Charan Upasi.
Vrindavan Ki Sahaj Madhuri Shriswaami Parakasi.
Roop Anoop Nirakhi Chhabi Adbhut Mahamadhur Mridu Hasi.
Shri Roop Sakhi prays: Oh, Shyama Ju! Make me the servant of your Rang Mahal at Nidhivan so that I can relish the nectar of the Keli Leela (of Shyama Shyam) in the association of Shri Swami Haridasi (Lalita Sakhi). All my hopes are confined to the shelter of Shri Vitthal Vipul Dev and Shri Biharin Dev, who bestow the essence of all the nectars i.e Nitya Vihar. By the grace of the lotus feet of Sakhi Acharyas (Saras Dev Ji, Shri Nagari Das Ji, Shri Narhari Dev Ji, Shri Rasik Dev Ji, and Shri Lalit Kishori Dev Ji), let me adore the divine couple in the same way as they adore. Shri Roop Sakhi says, “May I always cherish the captivating glances [of divine couple] unblinkingly and relish the bliss of ‘Akhand Nitya Vihar’ (unceasingly) which is recommended and revealed by none other than Swami Shri Haridas, the incarnation of Lalita Sakhi”.