(Raag Bhairav)
Syam Bhaye Bas Nagari Kain.
Nain Kataachchh Bank Avalokani, Reejhe Ghosh Ujaagari Kain. [1]
Chit Madhukar, Ras Kamal-Kos Kau, Pyari Badan Sudhaagari Kau.
Lok-Laaj-Samput Nahin Chhootat, Phir-Phir Aavat Vaagari Kau. [2]
Milan Prakas Manavat Man-Man, Kaha Kahaun Anuraagari Kau.
‘Soor’ Syam Bas-Baam Bhaye Hain, Dhan Aisi Badbhaagari Kau. [3]
- Shri Surdas, Soor Sagar
Shyam (Krishna) has become completely captivated by the charming Radha. He is enchanted by her sidelong glances and playful movement of Her eyesbrows, fully entranced by the one who brings glory to the Gopa (cowherd) clan. [1]
Krishn’s heart, like a bumblebee, is caught in the nectar-laden lotus of Radha’s face.
His heart remains entrapped in the sweetness of her presence, unable to escape the grip of this divine love, despite the social conventions and inhibitions that try to contain it. [2]
His heart remains entrapped in the sweetness of her presence, unable to escape the grip of this divine love, despite the social conventions and inhibitions that try to contain it. [2]
Shri Krishna, in his heart, celebrates the festival of union with Shri Radha. Who can describe such a love? Sri Surdas says, “Shyam is fully under the spell of Radha’s love—blessed is Sri Radha, such a fortunate one!” [3]