Aaju Bani Ri Kunjeshwari Rani - Shri Govind Swami Ji Ki Vani

Aaju Bani Ri Kunjeshwari Rani - Shri Govind Swami Ji Ki Vani

(Raag Kedaro)
Aaju Bani Ri Kunjeshwari Rani.
Charu Chikur Sithil Sagbagan, Vividh Kusum Beni Bani.
Nain Surang Giridhar Rasmate, Kamal Kanjan Sobha Bilkhani.
“Govind” Prabhu Kon Tu Nyain Bas Karati Dhani Dhani Ri,
Vidhna Apun Chaturai Sakal Tomen Aani.

- Shri Govind Swami, Shri Govind Swami Ji Ki Vani

Oh, today the queen of the groves (Kunjeshwari), Sri Radha has adorned herself beautifully! Her charming, curly locks flow loosely, decorated with various fragrant flowers woven into a braid. [1]

Her reddish eyes, filled with love for Giridhar (Krishna), surpass the beauty of blooming lotuses and put the playful wagtail birds (khanjan) to shame. Sri Govind Swami says, O Radha! You have completely captivated Krishna’s heart! Blessed, truly blessed are you, for the Creator has poured all artistic brilliance and beauty within you! [2]