Jo Main Aisa Jaanti Preet Kare Dukh Hoye - Sri Mirabai
Had I ever known earlier that love brings so much pain, I would have gone from town to town announcing that no one should fall in love.
Meera Bai (Hindi: मीरा बाई) or Mirabai (1498-1546) was a Hindu mystic Shri Krishn's devotee of the Bhakti movement.
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Had I ever known earlier that love brings so much pain, I would have gone from town to town announcing that no one should fall in love.
Once, Mīrābāī asked Tulsīdās Jī, “My family members create obstacles in my path of devotion, what should I do?” In response to this question, Tulsīdās Jī composed this verse and sent it to her. Those who do not love Lord Rām should be renounced like a thousand enemies, even if they are extremely dear to us.
O Radharani! Please return my flute, my very soul rests in it, and now it has been stolen.
I am enchanted by the beautiful form of Mohan (Krishna), who has a lovely face, lotus-like eyes, and a mischievous side glance with a gentle smile.
I am colored in the hue of my dark-complexioned Lord Krishna. Embellishing myself with adornments, and tying anklet bells on my feet, I dance, leaving aside family decorum and worldly shame.
I shall sing the glories of Govind. The ruler if displeased, may keep his kingdom to himself; But, if my Hari is displeased, Where shall I go?
Without my beloved Lord, my whole world seems lonely. I will sacrifice my mind and body for the one who can grant me to meet my beloved Lord Shyamsundar.
The glances of the dark Krishna are like a dagger of love. A glance cast at someone once makes the person wander restlessly like an insane, forgetting his body and mind being intoxicated with love.
There is no hunger during the day, and no sleep during the night, and this body perishes, moment by moment. Mira prays to Her Lord Shri Giridhar Gopal, "Please don't give me your separation after the meeting".
I saw a peculiar sight in Braj. A Braj damsel is selling a curd on her head. On the way, She met Shri Krishn, the charming son of Nand.
I am mad with love, who can understand my agony?
Shri Mira Ji says "O Lord (Krishn), I have given up all the pleasures only for Your sake, now why do You remain away from me? My heart is burning in the fire of Your separation, so please come and cool my heart."
O mind! Chant the glories of Shri Krishn, who is ‘Natavar’ [crest jewel among the dancers], ‘Nagar’ [the abode of all the great attributes], and whose face is as beautiful as the moon.
O, Krishn, May your divine form always dwell in my eyes. His enchanting Form, unique beauty with blue complexion and large eyes are captivating.
O Sakhi, I love Shri Vrindavan Dham from the bottom of my heart.
Oh Krishn, I shall remain your servant and tend a garden for you. Everyday, I shall wake up and get to see you.
O Sakhi, I love Vrindavan from the bottom of my heart. There is Tulasi in every house, worship of Shri Thakurji and their Darshan in every house.
O Dear, I love Vrindavan from the bottom of my heart.
A crown decorated with the peacock feather is embellishing the head of Shri Bihariji, a shining tilak on his forehead, ears are adorned with golden earrings, while curly locks look wonderful in Shri Bihariji's beautiful face.
Meera bai came to Vrindavan in Year 1524 in search of Lord Krishna and His memories. She lived in Vrindavan here from 1524 to 1539. After that, she left Vrindavan and went to Dwarika to stay there until her death (Year 1550). Mirabai considers Lord Krishn as her husband.