Raag Kedarau

Raag Kedarau's name is taken from Lord Shiva’s name Kedar. It is believed that Raag Kedar is very dear to Lord Krishna. Mostly, Raag Kedarau is sung in the First Prahar [period of 3 hours] of the night.

71 Padas Found

1. Shri Vrindavan Saghan Kunj Phule - Shri Asakaran Ji

   In the secluded groves of Śrī Vṛndāvana, tender new leaves and blossoming flowers adorn every bower, while a cool, gentle, and fragrant threefold breeze blows softly.

2. Radhamadhav Adbhut Jori - Shri Bhatt Devacharya, Yugal Shatak (59)

   This unparalleled, Śrī Yugala Kiśora, is a mine of beauty from head to toe. The divine couple, Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, are naturally supremely beautiful and irresistibly enchanting to the hearts of rasikas.

3. Bilasata Pyari Laal Kunja Rajani - Shri Vitthal Vipul Dev Ju Ki Vani (32)

   In this divine night within the kuñja, the beloved Śrī Rādhā and Śrī Lāl (Kṛṣṇa) are immersed in rasa-filled pastimes. With their faces joined together, they engage in loving play, while the melodious sound of their anklets and the gentle chime of their bangles create a sweet music all around.

4. Naval Navnaagari Roop Gun Aagari - Shri Dwarkesh Ji (of Pushtimarga)

   Śrī Śyāmā (Rādhā) remains eternally youthful, the peerless empress of beauty, embodying perfect form and virtues. Utterly enchanting, gracefully sovereign among all queens.

5. Aaju Bani Ri Kunjeshwari Rani - Shri Govind Swami Ji Ki Vani

   Oh, today the queen of the groves (Kunjeshwari), Sri Radha has adorned herself beautifully! Her charming, curly locks flow loosely, decorated with various fragrant flowers woven into a braid.

6. Khelat Mohan Radha Gori - Shri Krishndas Adhikari Ji Ki Vani (976)

   Shyamsundar joyfully plays Holi with the fair-complexioned Radhika. On one side, groups of Gopis eagerly gather, and on the other, the group of cowherd boys joined, dancing and playing in the rhythm of Chānchari.

7. Bani Ri Tere Char Char Churi Karani - Shri Swami Haridas Ji, Kelimal (50)

   O Pyariju (Sri Radha), your wrists are adorned with four bangles on each arm. A precious diamond necklace adorns your neck, with pearls dangling from your nose ring.

8. Badee Piy Aaju Priya Son Hod - Shri Vitthal Vipul Dev Ju Ki Vani (39)

   Today, Lalji (Krishna) and Priyaji (Radha) engage in a jubilant competition of musical rhythm, their hearts immersed in bliss, within the ever-refreshing Nikunj forest, skillfully revealing the subtle intricacies of musical notes.

9. Laalan Giridhari Naval Kunjbihari - Shri Govind Swami Ji Ki Vani

   Giridhari Lal, the enchanting Kunja Bihari, Shri Krishna, is so beautiful that millions of Kamadevas (gods of love) could be sacrificed upon each of His limbs.

10. Tere Nupur - Dhuni Ri Pyari Sravan Suni - Shri Vitthal Vipul Dev Ju Ki Vani (33)

    O Pyariju (Sri Radha)! Upon hearing the tinkling sound of the anklets from your lotus feet, all the immovable objects of Shri Vrindavan become movable, and the movable ones become immovable.

11. Nand Nandan Ki Bali-Bali Jaiye - Shri Kumbhandas, Shri Kumbhandas Ji Ki Vani (234)

    Devote yourself wholeheartedly to Sri Krishna, the son of Nanda. Gazing upon Shyamsundara's tender and graceful form brings bliss to the heart.

12. Ye Brajbasi Hari Ke Pyare - Shri Nagridas Ji Ki Vani, Chootak Pad (125)

    These residents of Braj are dear to Shri Hari. They reside in Hari, and Hari resides in them, never separating even for a moment.

13. Darpan Mein Pratibimb Jyon - Shri Bhatt Devacharya, Yugal Shatak (60)

    Shri Radha Krishna, the divine couple, never separate, even for a moment. Just as the reflection of eyes in a mirror merges with the eyes of the beholder, Shri Shyama Shyam are inseparably united.

14. Radhe Binay Karat Mohi Murali Deejai - Shri Bhatt Devacharya, Yugal Shatak (71)

    O Shri Radhe, I am your devoted servant sold to you without any price, do as you wish, but please grant me the flute, I request You.

15. Sab Taji Bhajiye Nand Kumar - Shri Surdas, Sursagar

    Leaving worldly ties, worship Lord Krishn. Worshiping anyone else is futile; it won't alleviate the burdens of worldly existence.

16. Pyari Teri Baufin Baan Sumaar - Shri Swami Haridas Ji, Kelimal (37)

    Sri Krishn says to Sri Radha - Oh beloved! Your eyelashes are like arrows, and your eyebrows are like a bow, the impact of which no one can escape. When these arrows are unleashed simultaneously, abundant nectar showers forth, as if the clouds of Indra’s anger seem to rain fiercely.

17. Radhika Ravan Ki Murlika Shravan Suni - Shri Chaturbhujdas Ji

    Upon hearing Shri Krishn's melodious flute, Shri Radhika abandoned everything and hastened towards the forest.

18. Baithe Dou Kunj Mandap Piya Pyari - Shri Govind Swami, Shri Govind Swami Ji Ki Vani (401)

    The divine couple, Shri Shyama Shyam, sits gracefully beneath a secluded canopy in a serene bower. Shri Krishn is dressed as a groom, and Shri Radha is adorned as a radiant bride.

19. Suni Dhuni Murali Ban Baajai - Shri Swami Haridas Ji, Kelimal (52)

    Listen! Hari has arranged a circle of raas dance in the forest grove, and His flute produces a captivating, beautiful sound.

20. Manuni Manu Kio Kih Kaj - Shri Keval Ram Ji, Raas Maan Ke Pad (18)

    A sakhi, trying to console Manani Sri Radhika, says, O Pyari, why are you resentful? Your beloved Shyamsundar always remains under your control, please think about Him and safeguard His heart.