Braj Ke Pad

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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1. Jadapi Aparadh Satat Bahu Kinho - Shri Radhacharan Daas, Vrindavan Virudavali

   Although I have continuously committed countless offenses, O Śrī Vṛndāvana Dhāma, ocean of mercy, You have still taken me into Your shelter and granted me residence here.

2. Lago Krishn-Charan Man Mero - Rup Kunvari Ji

   My mind has become captivated by the lotus feet of Śrī Kṛṣṇa. O, Lord Kṛṣṇa, just as You bestowed Your grace upon Dhruva and Prahlāda by accepting them as Your servants, please cast Your merciful glance upon me as well.

3. Lalita Lalit Prabin Been Lai - Shri Alabeli Ali, Samaya Prabandh (31)

   The exceedingly clever and beautiful sakhī, Śrī Lalitā Jī, stands holding a vīṇā in her hands, singing in sweet melodies. Lying upon Their bed, Śrī Śyāmā-Śyāma listen to this sweet strain, which only heightens Their desire to hear this music even more.

4. Aisi Kripa Karo Shriradhe Mile - Shri Radhacharan Daas, Vrindavan Virudavali

   O Śrī Rādhā! Please bestow such mercy upon me that I may attain eternal residence in Śrī Vṛndāvana. Granting me a place within Your own kunja-palace, please bless me with Your personal service.

5. Prabhu Ke Do Hi Daas Hain Saanche - Shri Rup Kunvari Ji

   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.

6. Vrindavan Param Madhur Sukhadani - Shri Radhacharan Daas, Vrindavan Virudavali (7)

   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.

7. Runaki-Jhunaki Avati Kunjanitain - Shri Albeli Ali, Samay Prabandh (82)

   Ever-youthful Kiśorī, Śrī Rādhā, comes forth from the kuñjas softly tinkling Her anklets, placing Her steps with graceful gentleness.

8. Shri Radha Hau Janati To Man Ki - Shri Vrindavan Das Ji

   (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.

9. Re Man Kar Vrindavan Vas - Shri Radhacharan Das, Vrindavan Virudavali

   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.

10. Bihari Ju Hai Tum Lau Meri Daur - Sri Roop Kunwari Ji

    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.

11. Bali Jaun Nikunj Latan Ki - Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, Prem Ras Madira, Nikunj Madhuri (17)

    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.

12. Vrindavan Ras Mohi Bhave Ho - Shri Hariram Vyas, Vyas Vani, Purvardh (118)

    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.

13. Humaro Maee Shri Barsano Gram - Prem Ras Madira, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj

    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.

14. Shyama Shyam Sharana Gahu Re Mana - Prem Ras Madira, Sidhhant Madhuri, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj.

    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.

15. Kunjbihari, Haun Teree Balaee Leun - Kelimal, Shri Haridas (12)

    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.

16. Bhajo Mana Radha Radha Radha - Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, Braj Ras Madhuri

    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.

17. Meri Maharani Shri Radharani - Shri Bhagwat Rasik Ji Ki Vani, AnanyaNishchayatma Granth - Purvardh (38)

    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.

18. Yugalvar, nirata kunj majhaar - Pad Written By Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj

    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.

19. Lakho Re Mann Vrinda Vipin Bahaar - Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, Prem Ras Madira, Dham Madhuri (03)

    O mind! Look at the divine effulgence of transcendental Vrindavan. Where the divine couple, Shri Radha, and Shri Krishna always strolls about leisurely.

20. Pyari Jaiso Teri Aankhein Mein - Pad Written By Swami Shri Haridas, Kelimal (6)

    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?”