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1. Syaam Rang Aru Nain Salaune - Shri Dayabai

   The charming dark complexion, captivating eyes, and curly locks of Śrī Śyāmasundara are absolutely beautiful.

2. Rang Sarovar Shri Bipun - Shri Rup Sakhi, Shrringar Ras Ke Dohe (38)

   In the lake of divine play that is Śrī Vṛndāvana, Śrī Priyā-Lāla are sporting together like two beautiful swans. They relish the sweet nectar of each other’s lips, while the rasikas, who enhance the beauty of that lake like lotuses, continuously gaze upon Their loving pastimes.

3. Vandaun Shriradha-Harikau Anurag - Shri Hariram Vyaas, Vyaas Vani, Purvardh (03)

   I worship the divine love of Śrī Rādhā and Śrī Hari. Their bodies and minds have merged to become one, saturated with the colors of various līlā-rasas, just as a rāga and rāginī blend harmoniously into one.

4. Shri Vipul Biharanidas Ko Main Payo Puro Sang - Shri Nagaridev Ji Ki Vani, Sakhi (17)

   Śrī Nāgarīdāsa Jī says that he was blessed with the complete and intimate association of Śrī Viṭṭhalavipula Deva Jī and Śrī Bihārin Deva Jī. Through the influence and grace of such exclusive rasika saints, an unwavering love for Śrī Priyā-Priyatama blossomed, and thus his heart remains immersed in bliss.

5. Nike Drum Phule-Phul Subhag - Shri Vitthal Vipul Dev Ji, Shri Vitthal Vipul Dev Ju Ki Vani (29)

   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.

6. Umagi-Umagi Aye Chahundisi - Shri Lalitamohini Dev, Shri Lalitamohini Dev Ju Ki Vani, Ras Ke Pad (55)

   Surging from all four directions, dark clouds drenched in the loving passion of Kāmadeva have gathered in the sky. Within those clouds, lightning filled with the nectar of beauty flashes, bathing the entire forest in an exquisitely lush and vibrant splendor.

7. Jap Naam Sada Prabhu Vallabh Ko - Shri Roopchand Ji ‘Bhoop’

   A spiritual aspirant should constantly chant the holy name of his most beloved Mahāprabhu, Śrī Vallabha, and continually sing His supremely sacred glories. He should become completely immersed in the divine nectar of grace (Puṣṭi-mārga) and walk steadfastly upon this supremely sacred path revealed by Him.

8. Kunvari Chaal Sakhi Dekhi Kai - Shri Hita Dhruvdas, Bayalees Leela, Rang Hulas (43)

   Beholding the graceful gait of Śrī Rādhā, Śrī Kṛṣṇa forgot His own gait. Gazing upon the nectar-filled glance of Her large, enchanting eyes, He stood utterly motionless, like a painted image.

9. Mukat Ki Chhaanh Manohar Kinhain - Shri Sahjobai

   Śrī Śyāmasundara emerges gracefully from the secluded grove (nikunja), His charming crown casting a delightful shade, while lovingly accompanied by His beloved Śrī Rādhā.

10. Radhe Ju Rang Bhini Rajakunvari - Shri Kishori Ali

    Our beloved Svāminī, Śrī Rādhā, is an eternal youthful princess, forever immersed in the nectar of divine love. She is supremely charming, shy, enchanting, and eternally youthful.

11. Man Ki Gati Taun Tum - Shri Chanda Lal Goswami, Abhilash Battisi

    O Svāminī Jī! You already know the true condition of my mind, for no spiritual endeavor or penance can ever be accomplished through the strength of my physical body. I truly do not comprehend by what immense strength of Your causeless mercy, I have been blessed with the sacred path of Śrī Harivaṁśa Mahāprabhu, the supreme ācārya of rasopāsanā.

12. Naval Dou Aju Basant-Se Phule - Shri Bhagwat Rasik Ki Vani, Ananyarasikabharan Granth (11.3)

    Today, the eternal youthful Couple, Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa, are blossoming like the spring season itself. Fair-complexioned Kiśorī Jī has placed Her arm upon the shoulder of Śyāmasundara, and He appears beautifully sheltered within the embrace of Her arms.

13. Heliri Tain Lakhe Aaju Ke Khyal - Shri Hati Ji, Radha Sudha Shatak (34)

    O sakhī! Did you behold the astonishing and charming pastimes of Priyā-Priyatama today? My words are insufficient to describe such a delightful sight. Our beloved Śrī Rādhā adorned Her head with a peacock feather, held a flute and cowherd’s staff in Her hands, and wore a yellow garment around Her waist. Thus, She assumed the appearance of Śrī Kṛṣṇa.

14. Vrindavan Dham Niko Vrajako Vishram Niko - Shri Lalit Kishori, Abhilash Madhuri, Vinay (85)

    Śrī Vṛndāvana Dhāma is absolutely enchanting, and the sacred land of Braja is supremely delightful. The Names of Śyāmā-Śyāma are supremely auspicious and enchanting, and Their divine abode is the very temple of bliss itself.

15. Mohin Manmohan Manbhay Re - Shri Kripaluji Maharaj, Prem Ras Madira, Siddhant Madhuri (80)

    My heart is captivated by the one and only Manmohana, Śrī Kṛṣṇa. Some engage in japa, others perform austerities, some observe vows, while others wander into forests to sit absorbed in samādhi.

16. Aarati Karat Naval Sukumari - Sri Ramsakhiji Maharaj, Shri Bhaktiras Manjari

    The sakhīs are performing the ārati of the divine couple. After adorning the divine Couple in complete ornamentation, when they hold a mirror before Them and show Them Their appearances, the Beloved and His Dear One, Sri Radha, begin to smile gently. Beholding the reddish hue of betel upon Their lips and the sweetness of Their gentle smiles, the sakhīs become utterly captivated by Them.

17. Nandgaon Gokul Govardhan Ki Kah Kaho - Shri Madhuresh Ji

    How far can I possibly describe the unfathomable glory of Nandagāva, Gokula, and Govardhana? The beauty of the gopīs, gopas, cowherds, and cows of those divine lands lies far beyond the limits of words.

18. Aise Basie Braj Ki Bithini - Sri Surdas, Soor Sagar (1108)

    Brahmā says, one should live in the lanes of Braja in such a way that one sustains oneself through the remnants of food left upon the leaf-plates of the Brajavāsīs and cowherds.

19. Manani Ab Jin Kijai Maan - Shri Manadasi (of Shuka sect.)

    O Māninī, Śrī Rādhā, please now abandon Your loving sulk. Your skillful beloved Śyāmasundara stands before You with a heart full of longing and sorrow.

20. Pyari Ke Pain Lal Javak Dain - Shri Nagridas Ji Ki Vani, Utsav Mala (143)

    Śrī Śyāmasundara lovingly applies mahāvara to the lotus feet of His beloved Śrī Rādhā.