Shri Nagridas (Maharaj Sawant Singh Ji)

Shri Nagridas (Maharaj Sawant Singh Ji) lived in the 18th century was a Nimbaraki saint, whose name was Maharaj Sawant Singh, a king of Jaipur, but later lived in Braj in complete renunciation.

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1. Mokau Lai Ekant Men Mili - Shri Nagaridas Ji, Shri Nagaridas Ji Ki Vani, Manorath Manjari (06)

   Śrī Nāgarīdāsa wonders when, far removed from the clamor and distractions of the world, he will attain the association of deeply experienced rasika saints in some confidential and secluded kunja of Vraja—those exalted souls who relish the sweet nectar of the eternal nikunja-līlās of Śrī Yugala Sarakāra, and in whose company he will have the good fortune of hearing the most confidential, nectar-filled discussions of the ever-fresh nikunjas.

2. Pyari Ke Pain Lal Javak Dain - Shri Nagridas Ji Ki Vani, Utsav Mala (143)

   Śrī Śyāmasundara lovingly applies mahāvara to the lotus feet of His beloved Śrī Rādhā.

3. Jakon Kahiye Mudh Jag - Shri Nagridas Ji (Maharaj Sawant Singh) Ji Ki Vani

   Those who abandon the sacred banks of Śrī Yamunā and the rasa-filled abode of Vṛndāvana, and instead rush toward places like Bīkāner or elsewhere in pursuit of worldly pleasures, are the true fools — as if forsaking infinite bliss, they rush towards the very flames of suffering.

4. Rangili Galin Bich Ho Ho Hori - Shri Nagridas Ji Ki Vani, Utsav Mala (143)

   In the Raṇgīlī galī of Barsānā, the festival of Holī is being celebrated with boundless joy. On one side stands the charming son of Nanda, the rasika Śrī Kṛṣṇa; on the other side is Vṛṣabhānu’s beloved daughter, Śrī Rādhā, standing amidst Her sakhīs.

5. Aiso Barsanao Nirkhi Gahbar Aayo Prem - Shri Nagridas Ji Ki Vani, Tirthanand (28)

   Beholding such divine sights of Barsānā and gazing upon the sacred Gahvar Van, waves of love surged within the heart. The moment I offered a heartfelt daṇḍavat praṇām to this holy land and rolled in its divine dust, all royal decorum and formal restraint naturally fell away.

6. Ab To Kahibe Ki Na Rahi - Shri Nagridas Ji (Maharaj Sawant Singh) Ki Vani, Chootak Pad (123)

   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.

7. Bahut Bhoomi It Ut Phirayo - Shri Nagridas Ji (Maharaj Sawant Singh), Shri Nagridas Ji Ki Vani

   I have wandered long through this world, entangled in the spell of Maya. Alas, when will that blessed day arrive — the day my feet find their true purpose, carrying me to Vrindavan at last, never to turn back again.

8. Jyon Jyon It Dekhiyat Murakh - Shri Nagridas Ji Ki Vani, Tirthanand (01)

   As my eyes fall upon these love‑deprived beings, the pure devotion and sweetness of the Brajvāsīs come to my mind with even greater intensity.

9. Dhenu Duhat Mohan Thage - Shri Nagridas Ji (Maharaj Sawant Singh), Shri Nagridas Ji Ki Vani, Dohananandashtak (4)

   While milking the cow, the moment Krishna beholds Shri Radha’s divine form, He becomes so entranced that the milk twists here and there instead of going directly into the bucket.

10. Aur Jaaki Vanshi Sunibe Kaun Tarasat - Shri Nagridas Ji Ki Vani, Vraj Saar (19)

    The flute of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, whose melody everyone longs to hear — that same Kṛṣṇa yearns to hear the sweet, nectar‑like words spoken by Śrī Rādhā.

11. Deh Dhare Ko Ab Phal Paayo - Shri Nagridas Ji (Maharaj Sawant Singh) Ki Vani, Chootak Pad (121)

    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.

12. Jo Man Arujhyo Roop Hain - Shri Nagridas Ji (Maharaj Savant Singh Ji) Ji Ki Vani, Manorath Manjari (30)

    The state of mind, entangled in the divine beauty (form) of Shyama Shyam, cannot be expressed in words, for the tongue has no mind, and the mind has no tongue to express itself.

13. Asht Siddhi Nav Niddhi Jihin - Shri Nagridas Ji Ki Vani, Utsav Mala (92.2)

    The divine couple, Shri Radha Krishna, embodies supreme auspiciousness and the essence of nectaran bliss. In the ever-auspicious land of Vrindavan, the divine Holi of love and rasa is forever celebrated.

14. Brahmapuri Shiva Ju Ki Puri - Shri Nagridas Ji (Maharaj Sawant Singh), Shri Nagridas Ji Ki Vani, Chootak Kavitt (86)

    Why should Brahmapurī (the abode of Brahmā), Kailāśa (the abode of Lord Śiva), or even the celestial realms of Indra dwell within my heart?

15. Braj Ke Param Sanehi Log - Shri Nagridas Ji Ki Vani, Chootak Pad (2)

    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.

16. Talahati Barsane Ki Rahiyer - Shri Nagridas Ji Ki Vani

    Make your home at the foothills of Barsana, and dwell among the sacred vines of Gahvar Van, chanting the sweet name “Radha-Radha.”

17. Sahjai Shri Krishna-Katha Thaur Thaur - Shri Nagridas Ji Ki Vani

    Where the pastimes of Śrī Kṛṣṇa effortlessly resonate everywhere, and the melodious kīrtan brings joy to the heart.

18. Ye Brajbasi Hari Ke Pyare - Shri Nagridas Ji Ki Vani, Chootak Pad (125)

    These residents of Braj are dear to Shri Hari. They reside in Hari, and Hari resides in them, never separating even for a moment.

19. Gaur Saanwre Rasik Dou, Yah Dije Sukhras - Shri Nagridas Ji Ki Vani, Tirthanand (107)

    O Fair and Dark, blissful Rasikas (Radha and Krishna), bestow this blessing upon me: May Nagari Das never leave the abode of Braj again to go elsewhere.

20. Humari Baanh Gahi Vrindavan - Shri Nagridas Ji Ki Vani, Chootak Pad (119)

    Vrindavan has taken hold of my arms, keeping me under its cool shade, leaving behind the heat of worldly sorrows.