Shri Govind Das or Govind Swami was the Astachap poet of Pushtimarg or Vallabh Sampraday.
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Shri Radha, whose eyes resemble the gentle gaze of a graceful deer, is magnificently adorned today. Even Madanamohan (Sri Krishna), the enchanter of Cupid himself, is completely lost in Her beauty and lovingly engaged in braiding Her hair.
Oh, today the queen of the groves (Kunjeshwari), Sri Radha has adorned herself beautifully! Her charming, curly locks flow loosely, decorated with various fragrant flowers woven into a braid.
Giridhari Lal, the enchanting Kunja Bihari, Shri Krishna, is so beautiful that millions of Kamadevas (gods of love) could be sacrificed upon each of His limbs.
To attain this path, wise sages meditate, closing their eyes and nostrils. The Vedas, regretful for not uncovering its secret, find it beyond their grasp.
The divine couple, Shri Shyama Shyam, sits gracefully beneath a secluded canopy in a serene bower. Shri Krishn is dressed as a groom, and Shri Radha is adorned as a radiant bride.
It seems as if the Creator is unaware of the fact that He is unfair to me by not giving me eyes in every pore of my being to behold the beautiful glimpses of my beloved Lord Krishna.
I have thrown away all modesty of social and family decorum being intoxicated in the nectar of the enchanter Shri Krishna. Now, I don't care if anyone glorifies me or defames me.
Bānke Bihārī sits playfully upon the mischievous throne, and glimpses of the disheveled cushions look enchanting!
Shri Govind Swami (1505 - 1586), an ashtachap poet of pushtimarg who was a disciple of Shri Gusain Shri Vitthal Nath performed bhajan at this place in Braj which is located near Aerawat Kund, Jatipura.
The eternal divine couple Shri Radha Krishn resides in the Kunj Palace. Both of them are beautifully adorned and are seated on a single bed gracefully, by putting their arms around each other's necks.
A braj damsel says, “In the dalliance of Vrindavan, I have received utmost nectar. All my desires are fulfilled as the Lord of my Life, Shri Shyamsundar is attained”.
Shri Banke Bihari [Krishn] is swinging today with Shri Radhika, the daughter of King Vrishbhanu, who is dearer than life-breath.
Shri Shyam Sundar, who is of dark [Shyam] color, who captivates the hearts of all, came to the banks of dark ‘Kalindi’ (Yamuna).
Shri Govind Swami (1505 - 1586) lived in Antri village near Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. He always wondered that "How will I attain the lotus feet of the Lord?" He always used to think about this question.
Shri Radha Krishna is swinging on a swing of beautiful colours. Sakhis dressed in various different colours of clothes are standing around them.
Shri Govind Swami says to a Sakhi, "Oh Sakhi, Shri Radha Krishna is resting in Nikunj Palace; at this moment, no one comes or goes near Bhamini's [Radha] palace."
What is my purpose with Vaikunth [What will I do there] where there is no Vanshivat, No Yamuna, no Govardhan and no cows of Nand.
I have no concern with anyone except my beloved Shri Krishn, the charming Lord of Braj. I have neither fear of praise nor of blame.
Today, Lord Sri Krishn is standing with His golden earrings and ankle bracelets and adorned in golden yellow clothes. He is wearing a yellow scarf tied around his waist and His scarf has yellow ribbons at the borders.
Beloved Shri Krishn’s eyes are red, His lips are red as well due to the beauty of the red juice of betel leaves on His lips.
