Mo Man Gadyau Syaam Salone - Shri Nandadas
O sakhī, my mind has become so deeply absorbed in the exquisitely captivating dark form of Śrī Kṛṣṇa that it is completely submerged and lost in the incomparable splendor of His every limb.
Shri Nand Das Ji
Shri Nand Das was the Astachap poet of Pushtimarg or Vallabh Sampraday.
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Nain Bain Man Shravan Sab - Shri Nandadas, Shri Nandadas Granthavali, Virah Manjari (16)
The eyes, speech, mind, and ears of a Virahiṇī gopī have all gone to her beloved Śyāmasundara. Within the confines of her body, only a few life-breaths remain, sustained solely by the hope that her Beloved will return one day.
Ari Teri Sehej Ki Muskyan - Nanddas Granthwali, Padavali (68)
In this verse, the sakhīs describe the divine beauty of Śrī Rādhā and the complete surrender of Śrī Kṛṣṇa to Her, says: “O sakhī, Your enchanting, gentle smile has captivated Śrī Kṛṣṇa completely. He whose glories are sung by the entire world now stands fully under Your control.”
Rupa Prema Ananda Rasa, Jo Kachhu Jaga Mai Aahi - Nanddas Granthavali, Ras Manjari (7)
All that appears in this world in the form of beauty, love, joy, and rasa has its very foundation in Śrī Kṛṣṇa. Therefore, without fear or hesitation, I freely describe the divine form of Śrī Kṛṣṇa alone.
Chhabile Neel Ghan Ki Putari - Shri Nanddas, Nanddas Granthwali
O friend! A graceful, dark cloud–like form of Śrī Kṛṣṇa delights in loving play within this Vṛndāvana. Every limb is adorned with splendid ornaments, the sweet flute rests upon His lips, and even the charm of His very shadow enchants the heart.
Ke Hve Rahu Drum Gulam Lata Beli Ban Mahi- Nanddas Granthwali, Bhanwar Geet (68.2)
Through the impact and grace of Gopi’s selfless love, even an enlightened being like Uddhava, immersed in the bliss of merging with the ‘Brahma (Impersonal God), renounced all its Yogic practices and became a Rasika, a true connoisseur of divine love, accepting the path of pure love.
Ke Hve Rahu Drum Gulam Lata Beli Ban Mahi- Nanddas Granthwali, Bhanwar Geet (67.1)
The self-realized Uddhava says to Lord Shri Krishna — “O Lord! I now desire to become a tree, a vine, or a creeper in the holy land of Braj. Let me reside there forever, so that when the maidens of Braj wander here and there, their shadow may naturally fall upon me, and I may become truly fulfilled then.”
Ab Rahihaun Brajbhumi Ki Hvai Pagmarag Dhuri - Nanddas Granthwali, Bhanwar Geet (66.2)
The self-realized Uddhava says—“O Lord! My only wish now is to forever reside in Braj, becoming one with the dust of this sacred land, so that when the maidens of Braj, the pinnacle of divine love, wander through these sacred paths, may the dust of their feet fall upon me. In that moment, I shall feel truly fulfilled. This alone is the supreme purpose of my life.”
Yamuna Pulin Subhag Vrindavan - Shri Nanddas, Nanddas Granthwali
The ever-fresh Yamuna bank of the beautiful Shri Vrindavan Dham is extremely enchanting, where the newly adorned Shyamasundar, the lifter of Govardhan, resides.
Vrindavan Bansivat JamunaTat - Nanddas Granthwali, Padavali (122)
On the serene banks of the Yamuna, beneath the Bansi Vat, the sweet melody of the flute resonates, The beloved rasika, Lord Krishna engages in the divine pastimes of Raas amidst the enchanting forest.
Nand Bhavan Ko Bhushan Mai - Shri Nanddas, Nanddas Granthawali
All glories to Shri Krishna, the crown-jewel of Nand’s palace, the beloved son of Yashoda, the brother of the brave Balram, and the source of joy for Shri Radha.
Bhakt Pai Kari Kripa Shrijamuna Ju Aisi - Nanddas Granthwali, Padavali (14)
Shri Yamuna ji showers devotees with unique blessings.
Nanddas Saun Nandsuvan - Nanddas Granthawali, Shri Krishna Siddhanta Panchadhyayi (138)
O Nandanandana, Śrī Kṛṣṇa! If You wish to bestow Your compassion upon me, please grant me boundless love for the lotus feet of Your intimate devotees.
Mohan Adbhut Roop Kahi Na Aavat Chhabi Taaki - Shri Nanddas, Ras Panchadhyayi, Shri Vrindavan Varnan (34)
The divine form of Lord Shri Krishn, who enchants the minds of all, is indescribable, and He also resides within every particle of the infinite universe as the impersonal Brahm.
Jadyapi Nitya Kisor Hari - Shri Nanddas, Nanddas Granthwali, Bhasha Dasham Skand (5.2)
Although the Vedas declare that the lotus-eyed Śrī Hari eternally remains in His youthful (kiśora) form, He manifested in Braja only to bestow upon the Vrajavāsīs the joy of experiencing all His childhood, boyhood, and youthful pastimes.
Namo Namo Anand Ghan - Nanddas Granthavali, Ras Manjari (1)
All glories to Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the charming son of Nanda, who is the embodiment of supreme bliss, the ocean of nectar, the very source and sustainer of nectar, and the life of the rasikas.
Jo Giri Ruche To Vaso Shri Govardhan - Shri Nanddas, Nanddas Granthwali, Padavali (22)
If you wish to reside in a hill, then reside at Shri Govardhan, if you wish to reside in a village, then reside in Nandgaun.
Jalchar Jyaun Jalbheer Mai Janat Nahin Peer - Shri Nanddas Granthwali, Virah Manjari (30)
Just as an aquatic creature living within water remains unaware of the pain of separation from water, but experiences its suffering only when separated from it, similarly, the true pain of separation from the Lord can only be known by one who has directly experienced union with Him.
Puni Tinaki Pad-Pankaj-Raj - Shri Nandadas, Shri Nandadas Granthavali, Shri Krishn Siddhant Panchadhyayi (42)
Even Lord Brahmā Himself desires the dust of the lotus feet of the maidens of Vraja, and Uddhava, too, with his pure intellect, repeatedly longs for that very same divine dust.
Garv Karo Jini Bhuli Kou - Shri Nandadas, Shri Nandadas Granthavali, Bhasha Dasham Skandh (17.18)
If pride regarding home, family, relatives, wealth, or opulence should ever arise in the mind of a person, they must remember that Lord Kṛṣṇa shattered even the pride of Indra, the emperor of heaven, into dust in a mere moment. Therefore, renouncing the ego is the only path to ultimate well-being.