The padas of Braj are lyrical compositions written in the Braj language. They express deep feelings in a very simple and sweet way. These padas are often sung in classical ragas, which makes them even more beautiful and devotional. Saints of Braj used this form to share their spiritual experiences, and because of their musical style, these padas easily connect with people’s hearts.
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There are only two kinds of true servants of the Lord in this world: those who steadfastly follow the path of sacred discipline (nemī), and those who are completely absorbed in exclusive divine love (premī). Whether one is a nemī or a premī, one quality is common to both—their minds are never immature or unsteady.
Śrī Dhāma Vṛndāvana is supremely sweet and the bestower of all happiness. Any person who resides here with deep devotion naturally becomes a treasure-house of divine rasa.
Ever-youthful Kiśorī, Śrī Rādhā, comes forth from the kuñjas softly tinkling Her anklets, placing Her steps with graceful gentleness.
(A sakhī says:) O Śrī Rādhā, I understand the feelings of Your heart. The humble and pleading words of Your beloved, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, melt Your heart at once, for You are the true nourisher and protector of the sacred vow of divine love.
O mind, now reside forever in Śrī Vṛndāvana alone. Abandon all insignificant worldly hopes and take refuge exclusively in the lotus feet of your Svāminī, Śrī Rādhā Mahārāṇī Jū.
O Bāṅke Bihārī Jū, You alone are my sole refuge. O Lord, the crown jewel of the three worlds, You have always upheld the honor of the humble and the distressed. O Master, whoever has come to Your shelter, You have granted them Your most sacred refuge.
I sacrifice myself on the beautiful Bowers of Nikunja of Vrindavan that are covered with different types of creepers. I offer myself again and on those vines, and on the swarms of black bees flying around, humming on those flowers. I sacrifice myself on Vrishbhanu Nandini Shri Radha, whose eyes are as beautiful and full of the waves of playfulness as those of a deer.
While proclaiming the glory Vrindavan Ras (Bliss of Vrindavan), Shri Hariram Vyas (Shri Vishakha Avtar) says, My Mind only relishes the bliss of Vrindavan. I sacrifice myself on those who discuss the same with me. I have no interest in Vedas, scriptures and their speeches in which Radha Krishna's divine pastimes and Bliss of Vrindavan is not present. This Bliss of Vrindavan is not the subject of discussion but it is the matter of experience. One should consider the actual grace of Shri Krishn only when One meets the actual Rasik Saint who reveals the Glory of this Bliss of Vrindavan. Very rare and fortunate are the ones in whose hearts this Bliss of Vrindavan has appeared.
O mother! Shri Barsana abode is my village. Shri Radha Rani, the abode of love and an infinite mine of bliss, is my supreme queen. In this celestial abode, Gahvar-ban, Vishbhanu Kund, and Premsarovar, etc., are many spectacular divine spots.
O my mind! Take shelter of Shri Radha Krishna. Meditate upon the magnificence of the divine couple. Keep singing their names and attributes and thus always dwell in Vrindavan. Follow the saints of "Sakhi-Bhav" (One who have attained the nectar of divine bliss as a female friend or servant of Radharani) and drink the nectar of love. Thus achieve the real treasure of your life.
In the Nikunj, the divine couple is sitting together and Radharani seems to be in a good mood. At this time, Bihariji says to Priyaji Oh my most beloved Pyari, we both are residents of here and keep on enjoying each others company since ages so you keep on showering your love and kindness on me. It is due to you that I have got the name Kunj Bihari.
O my mind! Chant only Radha, Radha, Radha continuously. Use your tongue only in drinking the nectar of the sweet name of Shri Radha. Use your ears exclusively to hear the countless attributes of Shri Radha.
The supreme queen of the Nikunj (secluded grove) of Vrindavan is Shri Radharani, and She alone is my only Swaminī (Goddess and sovereign). By her strength alone, I have renounced all worldly, scriptural, and familial obligations and norms.
The divine couple is dancing in a grove at Vrindavan feeling intoxicated with bliss. "Dekhati Lalitadik sakhiyan sab, puni puni kahi balihaar" The sakhis, Latita etc. are repeatedly shouting “balihaar! Balihaar!”. Aaju hod pari gayi niratat maha, yugal naval sarkaar Shyama and Shyam have entered into a competition in dancing today.
O mind! Look at the divine effulgence of transcendental Vrindavan. Where the divine couple, Shri Radha, and Shri Krishna always strolls about leisurely.
Shri Krishna is fond of Keli Leela. So He says to Radharani jestingly: “Oh Beloved, The way I see my form in your eyes, do you also see in the same way or not?”
Shri Radha is the boundless ocean of nectar of love and beauty. Only those fortunate souls avail an opportunity to achieve the divine bliss of ‘raas’ without any obstacle, who adore Her wholeheartedly.
First, listen to Sri Bhagwat Katha,& Sri Bhagwat Gita and scriptures from a pure devotee. Second, practice the Navdha bhakti as stated by Sri Vyas Ji. Third, surrender unto the lotus feet of a Rasik Guru (Master).
"To Pei Vari Vari Barsane Vari Pyari." O Resident Of Barsana ! I sacrifice my whole being on You. "Barsane Vari Barsane Vari Pyari." You Are The Darling Of Entire Barsana.
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.
