Shri Chaturdas Ji

Shri Chaturdas Ji, a Rasik devotee of Swami Haridasi Parampara and a disciple of Shri Lalit Mohini Dev.

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1. Lalitmohini Kripa Kari - Shri Chaturdas Ji Ki Vani, Siddhant Ki Saakhi (13)

   Shri Chaturdas Ji reveals that, by the grace of his Gurudev, Shri Lalit Mohinidas Ji, he is continually blessed with the vision of the divine couple, Sri Shyama Kunj Bihari, in their eternal love-play (Nitya Vihara). He emphasizes that the only way to attain this sacred vision is by renouncing all filthy material matters, seeking refuge in the holy land of Shri Vrindavan Dham, and dedicating oneself entirely to this exclusive devotion.

2. Shrivrindavan Sahaj Samaj - Shri Chatur Das Ji, Shri Chaturdas Ji Ki Vani, Ras Ke Pad (2)

   O friend, the natural beauty of Shridham Vrindavan is truly enchanting and eternal, untouched by the passage of time across the three realms. Free from any material imperfections, it radiates gloriously upon this earth, its land adorned with exquisite gems and jewels.

3. Shriswami Haridas Bhaji Siddh Hoi Sab Kaam - Shri Chaturdas Ji Ki Vani, Siddhant Ki Saakhi (11)

   Shri Chaturdas Ji advises, “O mind, engage in the devotion of Shri Swami Haridas Ji, through Nitya Vihara Upasna. By practicing devotion with this sentiment, all desires will be automatically fulfilled, and one will surely attain the vision of the divine couple, Shyama Kunjbihari.”

4. Jaa Sukh Naina Sukh Dhake - Shri Chaturdas Ji Ki Vani, Siddhant Ki Saakhi (7)

   The nectar that deprives the eyes of their happiness is not true happiness. True happiness is that which permanently heals the pain of separation.

5. Shriswami Haridas Bhaj - Shri Chaturdas Ji Ki Vani, Siddhant Ki Saakhi (10)

   Shri Chaturdas advises his mind, Oh, mind! Engage in the devotion of Swami Haridas by constantly contemplating the 'Nitya Vihar' of the divine couple. This world is as false as a dream, so don't get caught up in its cycle, for here, there is not even a trace of peace or happiness.

6. Biography of Shri Chaturdas Ji

   Swami Chaturdas Ji was born on the sixth day of a bright fortnight in the month of Bhadra (Sept) in 1753 in a Chaturvedi family of Mathura in the Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh.

7. So Sukh Vrindavipin Hai Mula Aadidrum Jais - Shri Chaturdas Ji Ki Vani, Siddhant Ki Saakhi (6)

   Whatever happiness is seen in the world, its source is Sri Vrindavan. Shri Chaturdas ji says that the Sacharis like Lalita, continuously behold the ever-youthful divine couple, Shri Shyama Kunjbihari, as their eternal source of bliss.

8. Shri Swami Haridas Bhajo Man, Shri Haridas Bhajo - Shri Chaturdas Ji Ki Vani, Siddhant Ki Saakhi (9)

   Shri Chaturdas advises his mind, "Oh, mind! Engage in the devotion of Swami Haridas by constantly contemplating the 'Nitya Vihar' of the divine couple. Refrain from finding faults in others, instead, look at your own imperfections. This introspection will bring a sense of shame upon yourself.”

9. Priyalal Dekhi Man Phule - Shri Chaturdas Ji Ki Vani, Ras Ke Pad (3)

   Lalji (Sri Krishn), is overwhelmed with joy as he beholds Priyaju (Sri Radha). He is entranced, swaying in the ocean of nectar, captivated by her divine form, repeatedly.

10. Surati Samani Roop Mein - Shri Chaturdas Ji Ki Vani, Siddhant Ki Saakhi (8)

    Within divine beauty resides love, and within love resides divine beauty. The two are eternally inseparable. Śrī Caturdāsa Jī says that after beholding the divine Couple, Śrī Kuñjabihārī-Kuñjabihāriṇī, the very embodiment of beauty and love, Their enchanting form has become forever imprinted upon his vision.

11. Aju Ki Shobha Kahi Na Jai - Shri Chaturdas Ji Ki Vani, Ras Ke Pad (4)

    O Sakhi, words fail me as I attempt to convey the splendor of today. Swami Shri Haridasji, Sri Vithalvipul Devji, Shri Biharindevji, Shri Sarasdasji, and Shri Nagaridasji are immersed in singing the divine sweetness of Shri Radha’s beauty.

12. Kutil Lamb Kal Chikane Mihi - Shri Chatur Daas Ji, Shri Chatur Daas Ji Ki Vani, Siddhant Ki Sakhi (4)

    Beholding the beautiful, curly, long, soft, and thick locks of Śyāma-Kuñjabihārī that hang down to His ears, the Śrī Chatura Sahacarī becomes so enchanted that she offers even her very life unto Them.

13. Sukh Ki Sandhi Samajhe Bina - Shri Chatur Daas Ji, Shri Chatur Daas Ji Ki Vani, Siddhant Ki Sakhi (5)

    It is solely due to a lack of awareness of the Nitya-vihāra that flows day and night in the treasure-house of bliss, Śr Vṛndāvana, that souls are drowning and rising in the ocean of dualities such as pleasure and pain, gain and loss, and honor and dishonor, suffering immense distress. Only a rare, wise Sakhī comprehends this true reality and attains supreme bliss.

14. Aaju Maha Mangal Man Mai - Shri Chaturdas Ji Ki Vani, Ras Ke Pad (1)

    O Sakhi, Today my mind is extremely delighted as both Shri Radha and Krishn are performing ‘Keli’ (eternal love-play) together as per their wish being engrossed in the divine love-bliss.

15. Alakain Chhootin Vadan Par - Shri Chaturdas Ji Ki Vani, Siddhant Ki Saakhi (3)

    Śrī Svāmī Chaturdāsa Jī, absorbed in sakhī-bhāva, says, "Day and night I continuously behold (or contemplate) such an enchanting amorous form of the divine couple, Śyāmā Kunj-Bihārī, whose dark curling locks fall gracefully upon Their cheeks, while drops of perspiration adorn Their moonlike faces."

16. Jo Tau Haun Sancho Bhajaun, Shri Swami Haridas - Shri Chaturdas Ji Ki Vani (2)

    O Lāḍilī Jū [Śrī Rādhā]! If I worship Śrī Svāmī Haridāsa Jī, or the Nitya-Vihāra devotion prescribed by him, with a sincere heart, then please bestow upon me the mercy of eternal residence in Your supremely beloved abode of Śrī Vṛndāvana.

17. Chaturdas (Shri) Haridas Kai, Adbhut Nity Bihar - Shri Chaturdas Ji Ki Vani (12)

    Śrī Chaturadāsa Jī says that this divine nitya-vihāra revealed by Svāmī Śrī Haridāsa Jī lies beyond the reach of everyone else—even the wisdom of the Vedas cannot comprehend it.

18. Chaturdas Chitt Chaump Son - Shri Chaturdas Ji Ki Vani, Siddhant Ki Saakhi (1)

    Śrī Caturadāsa Jī says that, filling your heart with complete enthusiasm, you should reside in Vṛndāvana and constantly behold the playful eternal love-plays (Nitya-Vihāra) of the divine couple, Priyā-Lāla. Beyond this pure Nitya-Vihāra, no other worldly or spiritual desire should remain within the heart.