Padavali [Shri Nanddas]

Padavali, the fourteenth chapter of Nandadas Granthawali written by Shri Nandadas Ji, compliles approximately 200 padas (hymns) describing the pastimes of Shri Krishna.

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1. 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.

2. 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.”

3. 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.

4. Bhakt Pai Kari Kripa Shrijamuna Ju Aisi - Nanddas Granthwali, Padavali (14)

   Shri Yamuna ji showers devotees with unique blessings.

5. 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.

6. Besar Kaun Ki Ati Niki - Shri Nanddas, Nanddas Granthwali, Padavali (69)

   Both Shri Radha and Sri Krishn bet on their nose ring and asks Lalita, “Whose nose ring is more beautiful?”.

7. Jakaun Ved Ratat Brahma Ratat - Shri Nanddas, Nanddas Granthwali, Padavali (1)

   Lord Kṛṣṇa, whose name the Vedas chant, Brahmā chants, Lord Śiva chants, Lord Ananta chants, Nārada, Śukadeva, and Vedavyāsa chant, yet who remains beyond their full comprehension.

8. Teri Bhaunh Ki Marauran Tein - Shri Nanddas, Nanddas Granthawali, Padavali (72)

   O Śrī Rādhikā, it is due to Your raised eyebrows that Śrī Lāl Jī [Śrī Kṛṣṇa] became ‘Tribhaṅgī’ [tilted from neck, waist, and feet]; He is called ‘Śyām’ [dark] because of the touch of Your collyrium.

9. Krishn Nam Jabaten Shravan Sunyo Ri Aali - Shri Nanddas, Nanddas Granthawali, Padavali (54)

   Shri Nanddas Ji [situated in a sakhi form] says to Her sakhi friend - O friend! Ever since I have heard the name of ‘Krishn’ through my ears, I have forgotten my home and become mad for Him.

10. Shrivrishabhan Nripati Ke Angan - Shri Nanddas, Nanddas Granthawali, Padavali (53)

    Today, everyone is celebrating and singing the songs in King Vrishbhanu's courtyard where a daughter [Shri Radha] who is the abode of happiness and full of great attributes has been born to queen Kirti.

11. Dekho Dekho Ri Nagar Nat - Shri Nanddas, Nanddas Granthawali, Padavali (119)

    Shri Nanddas says, “O Sakhi, look at Shri Krishn, the crest jewel among the dancers, whose head is embellished with the peacock feather crown, who is dancing ecstatically and surrounded by Gopis at the bank of river Yamuna”.