Raag Kanharau (or Kanhar) is one of the most commonly used Ragas which is mostly sung in the second half of the night. It is also called Raag Darbari after Tansen performed it on various occasions in the royal palaces. This Raag results in a sweet and heavy atmosphere.
74 Padas Found
Through the power of pure love alone, the maidens of Braja have brought Manmohana, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, entirely under their control. For this reason, the mode of love practiced in Braja is unique and unparalleled in the entire universe.
O Rādhe! The droplets of sweat adorning the delicate limbs of your rasa-filled form are not ordinary drops— they shine like a garland of transcendental pearls. Many precious pearls may be found in this world, but this transcendental beauty is absolutely priceless. I lovingly sacrifice my body, mind, and all that I possess again and again.
Śrī Rādhā’s intimate companion, Śrī Vipulabihāriṇīdāsī, says to her soul-beloved sakhi (Śrī Rādhā) — O beloved Priyā Jū! Please meet and sport together with Śrī Mohanalāla (Śrī Kṛṣṇa) as per your heartfelt wish. When you become intoxicated in divine rasa and engage in amorous plays of love with your beloved Kuñjabihārī, then only our body, mind, and very life-breath blossom with joy, as though every pore of our being becomes completely fulfilled in every way.
O Gopījana-vallabha, Śrī Kṛṣṇa! This alone is the boon I ask from You — that whenever I take birth as a human being, may I attain the service of Śrī Hari and residence only in Śrī Braja Dhāma.
Śrī Kuñjabihāriṇī Jū (Śrī Rādhā) wears around her neck a simple necklace of two strands of pearls. O sakhī! My gaze cannot move away from her, even for a moment.
O Pyārījū (Śrī Rādhā)! I vow that I have never beheld anyone comparable to You in beauty, virtues, or cleverness. Even toward Your own beloved, You display such loving sulk (māna)—please tell, from where did You learn this art?
Nandalal Shri Krishna swings on a beautiful swing, and beside Him, Vrishabhanu’s beloved daughter, Shri Radha, sits with unparalleled charm. The monsoon rain falls gently in the forest all around.
O divine couple, Shri Radhavallabh! You alone are my true well-wisher. All worldly relationships last only as long as they serve their own self-interest.
Who else could be such a devoted lover than Lalji (Shri Krishna) who renounces all grandeur and the kingship of the fourteen worlds, and drenched Himself completely in Shri Radha’s love?
O Vrishbhanu’s beloved daughter, Shri Radha, the moment You appear in the ever-new bowers of Vrindavan and meet Shri Krishna, the lifter of Govardhan, You completely captivate His mind and heart.
O dear friend! Even by offering one’s very life, this supreme love for Ladilī Lāl (Shri Radha-Krishna) is not attained. Such is the extraordinary and priceless nature of this divine love. So, O friend! You tell me—how can such love be obtained?
O Priyaji (Sri Radha), I am the servant of your servants. Now, please take care of me, O Ladili, for it has already been delayed too long.
O Biharini (Shri Radha), grant me residence in Vrindavan. O ever-youthful, my beloved Swamini, please hear my humble plea, O ocean of bliss.
O Pyariju Ju (Sri Radha)! I have come to appease your sulk. The Rasik Lal (Shri Krishna), bowing humbly at my feet repeatedly, has sent me with love and compassion to you.
Now I am completely absorbed in chanting Radha's name. Despite my search throughout the sacred land of Vrindavan, I could not catch a glimpse of Nand’s mischievous darling, Shri Shyamsundar.
Oh, my dear Radhikaju, why the sudden change in your mood, refusing to speak even when your beloved calls? Just moments ago, you were chatting and laughing. What happened as I arrived?
Rasika Sri Kunjbihari, the lover of Sri Radha, earnestly says: Listen, Oh Radha, I swear by you; I have not gone anywhere.
O naughty mind, you have now wisely found solace at the lotus feet of Shri Hari, leading to the attainment of eternal happiness. In your past worldly life, you roamed from one dwelling to another in pursuit of happiness, yet sorrow greeted you at every doorstep.
All glories to Sri Yamuna Devi! The divine couple, Sri Shyama Shyam, perpetually engages in ‘Nitya Vihar’ (eternal love-play) rasa near the bank of Yamuna in the capital city of Vrindavan Dham.
O Radharani, my honor and dignity are entrusted to you. O Shyama Ju, the boundless ocean of happiness! Nothing else in this world brings contentment to my heart except you.
