Chootak Pad is the section of Shri Nagridas Ji Ki Vani, which contains miscellaneous pads of Braj Dham and Divine Pastimes of Shyama Shyam. Writer: Shri Nagaridas
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Without devotion, human life is fruitless. Such people constantly quarrel and fight among themselves, just as wild horses ceaselessly clash with one another.
O Śrī Rādhārānī, now nothing remains for me to say. You have held me in Your arms, granted me the cool shelter of Your lotus feet, and bestowed residence in the supremely sacred land of Śrī Dhām Vṛndāvan.
At last, the true purpose of this human life has been fulfilled. For so long, Maya led me astray, making me dance helplessly to her illusion.
The people of Braj are filled with boundless love. They lovingly exchange playful words, laughter, and meet with love, as their hearts overflow with affection.
These residents of Braj are dear to Shri Hari. They reside in Hari, and Hari resides in them, never separating even for a moment.
Vrindavan has taken hold of my arms, keeping me under its cool shade, leaving behind the heat of worldly sorrows.
Love the residents of Braj as they are immersed in an abundance of love from head to toe, where deficit (of love) is never experienced.
We are the residents of Shri Barsana Dham, where enchanting places like the magnificent Gahvar forest, Brahm mountain, Sankari khor, and more, continually bestow their nectar.
Now when again, shall my feet find their way back towards Vrindavan?
The exclusive Rasikas, are constantly captivated by the eternal love-play of the divine couple, known as Nitya Vihar. They wholeheartedly immerse themselves in listening to and singing the enchanting love-play of the couple.
The only thing my mind comprehends now is that I shouldn’t leave Shri Vrindavan Dham, the capital city of the divine couple Shri Shyama Shyam, even for a moment.
The divine love-bliss which the residents of Braj always drink, cannot be attained, even in a dream, by the one who resides in Vaikunta Dham.
O Brajwasis [residents of Braj], Now please have mercy on me. You are the friends of Lord Krishn from uncountable births and engage in His eternal sweetest pastimes.
In Braja, Lakṣmī Devī Herself wanders from one home to another and never departs from that sacred land. Who can adequately describe the glory of Braja-Vṛndāvana, where even Mukti (liberation) stands forever with folded hands in reverence?
O all respectful dear saints! now, please have mercy on me. I have been wandering in the cycle of 8.4 million forms of life from uncountable lives, assuming various forms.
Our residence [abode] is only this much: Vrindavan, Yamuna, Govardhan, Radhakund etc, the places which are very pleasing to the heart.
The nectar of Braj is unique and is not found in even the divine abode of Baikunth. When One is extremely addicted to the glories of Lord Krishn, then only one is diverted towards this Braj Rasa (nectar).
O Bihariji, Please grace me anyhow. Please rectify my misfortune and make me reside in Your bowers of Vrindavan.
Shri Nagridas Ji says that Shri Krishn will definitely bestow His grace upon me.
Shri Nagaridas says that Shri Radha Krishn have rectified everything in my life.
