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The bright moonlight of the autumn season has spread everywhere—upon the lakes, over the palm and tamāla trees, upon the garlands around the neck, in the lanes of Vṛndāvana, and throughout the pastime-site of Baṁśīvaṭa.
O my foolish mind! If you truly seek supreme happiness and lasting peace, why not turn away from the fleeting pleasures and futile entanglements of this world and devote yourself to the constant remembrance of Śrī Rādhikā’s divine name?
On the banks of Śrī Yamunā Jī, the creepers and trees are adorned with freshly blossoming flowers. In the sky, a radiant rainbow shines amidst the dark rainclouds.
The divine Couple, Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa, are filled with supreme love-bliss and are the very embodiment of rasa itself. They lovingly play together in Śrī Vṛndāvana Dhāma upon the sacred banks of Yamunā, beneath a kadamba tree, where Their splendor is transcendental, unfathomable, and beyond all expression.
Glory to the divine couple, Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, glory to the maidens of Braja, and glory to the sacred realm of Śrī Dhāma Vṛndāvana. Glory to Śrī Yamunā Jī, to the divine creepers, and to those beautiful kuṃjas (groves) that are filled with bliss.
As my eyes fall upon these love‑deprived beings, the pure devotion and sweetness of the Brajvāsīs come to my mind with even greater intensity.
Ever-new is ‘Kishor’ (Shri Krishna), ever-new is ‘Nagari’ (Shri Radha), everything is adorned in fresh splendor. Ever-new is Vrindavan, ever-new are the blossoms, and ever-new is the king of seasons, spring (Basant).
The soul that longs for eternal peace should dwell in the sacred land of Vrindavan, drink the sacred waters of the Kalindi (Yamuna), and constantly chant the holy names of Radha Shyam.
In the enchanting groves of Kadamba trees, situated along the banks of the Kalindī, where the Yamunā waters flow with sweet murmurings.
I offer myself in devotion to anyone who applies the sacred dust of Braj on my body, grants me a glimpse of the holy river Yamuna, and offers its cool water to drink.
When will I become the branch of the tree by the Yamuna's banks, upon which the two beloveds (Shri Radha Krishna) will joyfully swing?
Shri Abhairam Ji was a disciple of Jagadguru Nimbarkacharya Shri 'Shriji' Shri Nimbarkasharan Devacharya Ji. The exact date of birth of Shri Abhairam Ji is not known, but based on internal evidence and family tradition, it is believed that he was born around 1830-1835 AD.
Śrī Śyāmā-Śyāma, splendidly present beneath the kadamba tree on the banks of Śrī Yamunā in Vṛndāvana, are supremely enchanting. I strongly desire that these sweet glimpses dwell forever in my heart.
One day, Śrī Priyā-Priyatama sat upon the bank of Śrī Yamunā near Vaṁśīvaṭa, joyfully gazing at Their playful reflections dancing upon the water. To shield Themselves from the gentle shower of rain, They covered Themselves beneath a single black woolen wrap (kārī kamarī).
Lord Śiva, who is known as “Nīlakaṇṭha” (the blue‑throated one), roams madly in Braj for His darśan, renouncing the pleasures of the three worlds.
Madhuvan is one of the famous 12 forests of Braj. In Satyuga, Lord Hari killed a demon named Madhu here. Because of this, He became known as Madhusudan. Therefore, this forest is named Madhuvan after the name of Lord Shri Madhusudan, because this forest is as dear and sweet as Lord Shri Madhusudan.
Behold, again and again, the most enchanting form of Śrī Priyā Jī [Rādhā], where the streams of Yamunā flow, and where four sakhīs reside on Her both sides.
On the bank of the Yamunā, near the groves of the Kadamba tree, there arose a desire in my mind for a beautiful bed made of lotus flowers.
O Sakhi! Today the divine couple looks peerless as they dwell as per their mutual interest by the enchanting shore of Yamuna in Vrindavan. They are adorned in an exquisite Phula-Bangla.
O Lord! If You wish to make me a peacock, then make me a peacock of Śrī Vṛndāvan, so that I can sing and dance only for Your pleasure.
