(Raga Gaud Sarang, Taal Jhumra)
Chhabile Neel Ghan Ki Putari Kreedat Brindaban Maahin.
Bibidh Bhooshan Dharen Bansi Adhar Dhari Chalat Dekhat Parchhaahin. [1]
Sabke Hiy Karshat, Sobha Boondan Barshat,
Gopijan Lochan Chaatak Nirakhat Jivaahin. [2]
‘Nanddas’ Kou Ek Daamini Si Dhing,
Thaadi Taake Garen Bar Diye Baahin. [3]
- Shri Nanddas, Nanddas Granthwali
O friend! A graceful, dark cloud–like form of Śrī Kṛṣṇa delights in loving play within this Vṛndāvana. Every limb is adorned with splendid ornaments, the sweet flute rests upon His lips, and even the charm of His very shadow enchants the heart. [1]
His splendor effortlessly draws all beings toward Him. The gopīs, like cātaka birds, ceaselessly drink the nectar of His moonlike form with thirsty eyes, seeing His darśana alone as the sole sustenance of their lives. [2]
Śrī Nanddās says that just as lightning clings to the rain cloud, so His supremely beloved gopī, Śrī Rādhā, stands beside Him, arms entwined in divine love, in a tender embrace. [3]
Chhabile Neel Ghan Ki Putari Kreedat Brindaban Maahin.
Bibidh Bhooshan Dharen Bansi Adhar Dhari Chalat Dekhat Parchhaahin. [1]
Sabke Hiy Karshat, Sobha Boondan Barshat,
Gopijan Lochan Chaatak Nirakhat Jivaahin. [2]
‘Nanddas’ Kou Ek Daamini Si Dhing,
Thaadi Taake Garen Bar Diye Baahin. [3]
- Shri Nanddas, Nanddas Granthwali
O friend! A graceful, dark cloud–like form of Śrī Kṛṣṇa delights in loving play within this Vṛndāvana. Every limb is adorned with splendid ornaments, the sweet flute rests upon His lips, and even the charm of His very shadow enchants the heart. [1]
His splendor effortlessly draws all beings toward Him. The gopīs, like cātaka birds, ceaselessly drink the nectar of His moonlike form with thirsty eyes, seeing His darśana alone as the sole sustenance of their lives. [2]
Śrī Nanddās says that just as lightning clings to the rain cloud, so His supremely beloved gopī, Śrī Rādhā, stands beside Him, arms entwined in divine love, in a tender embrace. [3]