Anurag Ras is the famous composition By Shri Narayan Swami, a Rasik Saint of Vrindavan. He has written various couplets in this book dedicated to Shri Radha Krishn and Shri Vrindavan Dham. Its a must-read for the Rasopasna devotees. Writer: Shri Narayan Swami
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Although I was not fortunate enough to take birth in the sacred dust of Vraja, my only desire now is to reside ceaselessly in Śrī Dhāma Vṛndāvana and constantly behold and contemplate upon the enchanting form of the divine Couple, Śrī Rādhā Kṛṣṇa.
Joy and sorrow, like the cycle of day and night, come and go in life without being invited. Therefore, a wise person should remain calm in both situations and continue moving forward on the path without becoming disturbed.
Śrī Nārāyaṇ Swāmī says, "When the mind remains absorbed in pleasures and sensual desires, attached to them night and day, how can one ever hope to cross the vast ocean of worldly existence?"
The play of divine love is the most difficult of all games, and only the truly wise can play it. Sri Narayan Swami says, “Without engaging in this play of love of God, no one can understand what love truly is.”
Sing the glories of Gopal, and let your eyes overflow with tears. Shri Narayan Swami says that until he beholds Shri Krishna, the brother of Balram, his heart cannot find peace even for a single moment.
The narrow path that leads to the supreme abode of divine love is exceedingly difficult. Those who tread it find rest only in moments of intense longing, unconscious states of love, or in shedding tears and heart-wrenching sighs.
One who neither respects nor shelters another living being is worse than a tree—for even a tree selflessly gives shade and bears fruit for others.
The divine couple, Sri Radha Krishna, is the temple of virtues and the source of auspiciousness and happiness. Shri Narayan Swami humbly prays, “O gracious ones, grant me the priceless boon of love at your lotus feet.”
Narayan Swami Ji warns individuals, “Those who prioritize worldly duties over devotion should remember: when your final moment arrives and Yamaraj, the god of death, grasps your arm, try telling him, ‘I don’t have time right now.’ See if he will heed your words then.”
Associating with those who, like bees to a flower, keep their minds constantly attached to the lotus feet of Lord Hari, is always auspicious.
Nanda’s son Shri Krishna and Dasharath's son Shri Ram are the same. Those who claim they are two are ignorant. They both share similar complexions, forms, marks, and symbols; the only notable difference is that Shri Ram's eyes are a little more serious, while Shri Krishna's eyes are more playful.
Wherever the river of love surges, it instantly breaks through the confines of societal modesty and familial decorum.
I humbly sacrifice myself, again and again to the saints whose hearts are devoid of even a trace of ego and are filled with love for all.
One who truly loves Shri Hari is immersed in devotion in such a way that their body and mind are dedicated solely to Shri Hari. Such a person remains untouched by affections for others, regardless of how near or far they may be.
Among all the paths, the path of love stands out as unique, guiding one swiftly to the cherished abode of the beloved.
One's neck is hanging [follows] in the 'Varnashram Dharmas' [four varnas i.e. Brahmans, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra, and four ashrams i.e. student life, household life, retirement, and renunciation], fasting, and regulations, as long as the heart is not touched by the pure love.
In the path of the divine love of God, only very few brave individuals walk, for here, spears assail their every step and arrows assail their every breath.
The fence of the injunctions and prohibitions of the Vedas and scriptures are effortlessly wiped out from the heart of such a person who is smitten with love of the divine couple Shri Shyama Shyam.
Some are entangled in ‘Varnashram Dharms’ (four varnas i.e. Brahmans, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra, and four ashrams i.e. student life, household life, retirement, and renunciation), and some are entangled in the injunction and prohibition of scriptures, fasting, regulations, etc, there are very few people whose heart, the seed of love is awakened and they fondle Shri Radha Krishna through the love.
The one who sways drinking the nectar of the beauty of the form, who forgets the awareness of His body, and who sheds tears out of the ecstasy of love-bliss, such symptoms should be considered as the identity of love.
