Raag Desh is to be sung during the second quarter of the night (9 PM to 12 AM).
21 Padas Found
O Svāminī, kindly grant me residence within Your own divine abode, Śrī Vṛndāvana. O Compassionate One, why is it that You have forgotten me from Your remembrance? Alas, O Rādhe! Why have You deprived me of the service of Your divine palace? What offense have I committed that You have kept it hidden within Your heart?
Let the mind be fully absorbed in the holy name “Śrī Rādhā.” With pure, loving intent, inscribe the name Rādhā upon the inner paper of your heart.
I am but a humble beggar, yearning for just one glance of Yours, O Bhanu’s charming daughter, Shri Radha! Please hear my prayer.
When will I be able to gaze at the nail-gem of Shri Pyari Ju's (Radha's) lotus feet with these eyes?
O Swamini (Radhey)! What offense have I committed that you have forgotten me?
One should exclusively follow the path of Shri Vrindavan. Sit in the corner of Sevakunj and behold the sight of the divine couple Shri Radha Krishn.
The bold girl [Shri Radha] wins the battle of divine love. With her body's movements and the fire of her passion, she subdues Shri Lalji [Krishn] and makes him helpless.
Shri "Radha" name is such a divine moon that showers unfathomable nectar of Shringar Ras ceaselessly.
Our entire relationship is only with the divine "Shri Radha" name, chanting which, the bond of divine love is established with beloved Lord Krishn.
Sakhi bhavapanna [absorbed in the mood of a sakhi] Shri Narayan Swami says to another Sakhi: O friend! My heart iscaptivated by the glimpses of this moment when Shri Radha Krishn are feeling sleepy and walking in a swaying mode whose every limb is tossed by fainting.
O, My most beloved Lady, Shri Radhika, Please don’t delay further and cast a merciful glance towards me. May I wander near the bank of Shri Yamuna and in the forest of Gahvar Van, day and night.
I sacrifice myself on Shri Radha’s name again and again. It is the same “Radha” name that Shri Krishn, the crest jewel among Rasiks, always lovingly sings in His flute.
[Sri Krishna states] "O, Sri Radha! You are my very Life! I am senseless without Your sight. What mistake have I made that You are annoyed with me and refuse to grant me the joy of Your companionship?
The verse is dedicated to the divine smile of Shri Krishn. Those who have seen the glimpse His smile, have injured themselves, even without a spear and arrow!
O, Beloved Young Lady, One and only Shri Radha, please don't delay! Direct a Graceful Glance towards me! May I simply wander constantly around the Banks of Sri Yamunaji
Sri Thakurani, Shri Radha is seated in the Nikunj Forest bowers of Vrindavan upon a bed of flowers and commands the Realm of listening to the sweet tunes being sung in soft melodies.
The Glory of Shri Radha’s name is endless. If one takes her name even in the dream, it compels the supreme personality Shri Krishn to rush to that devotee. The beautiful magnificence of the divine couple, Shree Radha-Krishn in divine rasik saint's voices, the sweet and sublime atmosphere of Shri Vrindavan Dham are constantly attracting the heart and soul of the devotees. In the words of Shri Lalit Kishori, after achieving this bliss of Vrindavan, having attained its residence, "I sacrifice myself unto this divine abode forever".
Shri Lalit Kishori says, "Shri Radha’s name is the foundation of his devotion. Shri Krishn the crest jewel of all the Rasiks, incessantly chants the same name, which is the essence of all the nectarian bliss. With humbleness, Shri Lalit Kishori says, although I am devoid of the entire expedient, my heart is awfully dirty and decayed. Thus I am an orphan from every point of view and leader of all the fallen souls. But still He says, simply by having a strong faith in Shri Radha’s name, he sleeps with legs stretched out (fearlessly)."
You have to keep Shri Radha's name in your heart all the time, believing the fact that she herself is seated in her name. You will be able to meet Shree Krishna on the gates of the Kunja, without any further efforts. In the words of Shri Lalit Kishoriji, your eyes will relish the ras (bliss) of Shri Radha Krishn at Nikunj Vihaar and even the greatest pleasures of the world will look immaterial (comparable to nothing).
O souls, If you really wish to attain your goal quickly, then renounce every other spiritual practice, simply focus on chanting Shri Radha’s name with every breath. Believe me, you are going to meet 'Shyam Sundar' very soon, who is the boundless ocean of nectar of love and all your desires i.e your greatest desire of staying at Shri Vrindavan Dham will come true.
