Ashtayam Padavali is the collection of couplets and padas describing the eight periods of service of the divine couple Shri Radha Krishn written by Shri Hita Kamal Nain.
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O tongue! Constantly chant only the holy name “Śrī Rādhāvallabha.” Do not become overly entangled in the countless subjects of the Vedas, Smṛtis, and Purāṇas; rather, firmly embrace the nectar of this divine Name.
Shri Radha says — “My Beloved is more precious to me than life; day and night I lovingly embrace Him to my heart, never letting Him go.”
Shri Radha Krishn are heading toward the forest for the sweet pastimes. Both are singing, dancing and increasing the love in the hearts of Sakhis, both are the treasure house of beauty and removes the darkness of the three worlds.
O Sakhi! The divine couple Shri Radha Krishn performs Keli [love-play] in the ever-new Nikunjas of Vrindavan. They are embracing each other the same way vines wrapped themselves around the Tamal Tree.
Shri Krishn says to Shri Radha: “O Kishori Ji, You are the very soul of my life, what should I do to explain to you by saying this over and over again; You alone are my goal and thought of my mind; You are my ultimate shelter”.
O Sakhi! Look at the personification of bliss, the divine couple Shri Radha Krishn; how enchanting is the sight when they are embracing each other lovingly!
Shri Radha Krishn is incessantly engrossed in various romantic pastimes in Vrindavan. The eyes and hearts of Sehcharis are immersed in Bliss by gazing at their [Divine couple's] large and mischievous eyes.
O mind! Always worship the divine couple Shri Radha Krishn. One who worships them gets rid of the cycle of life and death, and the darkness of ignorance and delusion caused by Maya is dispelled.
O Sakhi, Look at this beautiful flowery bower. Shri Radha Krishn is sitting at this bower, the glimpses of which are impossible to describe.
