Raag Kafi is sung in the second quarter of the night. The principal Ras for this raga is Shringar Ras.
19 Padas Found
Sahajobāī says: “O foolish one, time is passing away — therefore, while the opportunity remains, chant the Name ‘Hari, Hari.’ Gather your mind and reflect upon this truth: the days that have once passed will never return.”
I sacrifice myself to the splendor of the crown of the beloved Son of Nanda. Among all the sakhīs, Śrī Hari shines as gloriously as the moon amidst the stars.
O Śrī Vṛṣabhānu-nandinī, Śrī Rādhā, please accept my humble plea. O Svāminī, the very source of life of Śrī Kṛṣṇa! Bestow Your compassionate glance upon me and grant the vision of Your divine and enchanting form.
O Sri Śyāmā jū (Radha), All my hopes are confined to Your divine lotus feet alone. Therefore, I am completely carefree now, free from all kinds of fears, including those of birth and death.
Today, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, whose graceful form bends in three places, joyfully swings Śrī Rādhā upon a beautiful swing. Her limbs, naturally adorned with divine ornaments, glisten with saffron hues, and she is dressed in a radiant five-colored saree.
O Queen of Vrindavan, Sri Radhai! Please grant me residence in Vrindavan soon. In the enchanting groves near Radha Kund, sweet rasa showers endlessly, delighting you both.
My only heartfelt wish is to reside constantly in Shri Dham Vrindavan.
O friend, my mind has now formed a bond of love with the dark and beautiful Krishna Chandra. I will not care about the family decorum and honor; I shall follow the orders of my heart.
The divine couple, ever-youthful lovers, Sri Radha and Krishna, are immersed in the celebration of Holi. Their captivating glances are a sight to behold, showering ever-new colors.
If you wish to reside in a hill, then reside at Shri Govardhan, if you wish to reside in a village, then reside in Nandgaun.
O Shyama Ju [Sri Radha], your lotus feet are my only source of trust. Due to that faith [in your lotus feet], I have now become unworried, and don’t fear even birth and death.
My eyes are captivated ever since I have seen the form of Shri Shyamsundar [Krishn]. As a result, they have renounced their home and have become beggars.
O Banke Bihari Lal [Sri Krishn] your eyes are full of magic, which has forcibly captured my heart [by merely a glance] by casting some magic spell on me.
If you wish to reside in a forest, then reside in the forest of Vrindavan, if you wish to reside in a village, then live in Nandgaun.
Shri Narayana Swami says, "I have fallen in love with dark-hued Shri Krishn. Now I will not be afraid of my clan or stigma. I will do as I like."
Why do you pin hopes on yoga, sacrifices, penance, and austerities, forsaking the supremely sacred dust of Śrī Rādhā’s lotus feet?
Oh, foolish mind! Come to your senses at least now, otherwise, you will regret a lot. O mind! Devote yourself to Shri Krishn and wisely rectify your future in this human life.
Shri Bhagwat Rasik says - O, Rasik Acharya Swami Shri Haridasji! I sacrifice myself upon you again and again.
Shri Radha is in my eyes, Shri Radha is in my voice, Shri Radha is in my gestures and Shri Radha alone is in my actions. Shri Radha is in my ears, Shri Radha is in my songs. Shri Radha is in my consciousness, Shri Radha alone is my virtue and well-being.
