Radha Sudha Nidhi Stava

Radha Sudha Nidhi Stava is written by Shri Hita Kishori Lal (of the Radha Vallabh sect) translating the verses of Shri Radha Sudha Nidhi into various dohas and padas in Braja Bhasha.

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1. Jo Man Mohan Karat Bas - Shri Hit Kishori Lal, Radha Sudha Nidhi Stva (94.3)

   Manmohana Śrī Kṛṣṇa, who is the supreme captivator, who steals the hearts of all, Himself lovingly chants the name “Rādhā” constantly, day and night.

2. Log Kutum Sukh Arth Anantahi - Shri Hit Kishori Lal, Radha Sudha Nidhi Stva (32)

   I have renounced, from a far distance, all worldly pursuits — the comforts of family life and endless material desires. Not only that, but after long practice, I have also become disheartened with disciplines such as japa, vows, and various spiritual practices, and have abandoned them all.

3. Yahi Rasmay Nam Sau Rakhat Prem Apar - Shri Hit Kishori Lal, Radha Sudha Nidhi Stva (94.2)

   Before the supremely nectarean Name “Rādhā,” even the four exalted pursuits of life — dharma, artha, kāma, and mokṣa — lose their significance. This sacred and rasa-filled Name of Rādhā is the one Śrī Kṛṣṇa loves most deeply in His heart.

4. Dharm Arth Phal Kaam Moksh Sab Dur Viraje - Shri Hit Kishori Lal, Radha Sudha Nidhi Stva (77)

   Let the four revered pursuits of life—Dharma, Artha, Kāma, and Mokṣa—remain honored in the world for those who aspire to them; I have no inclination even to speak of them.

5. Jag Uphasan Saun Raakhat Na Kaaj Kachhu - Shri Hit Kishori Lal, Radha Sudha Nidhi Stva (235)

   What to say of creating and sustaining the material worlds when Nikunjeśwar Śrī Kṛṣṇa turns a deaf ear to devotees like Nārada?

6. Jaaki Drigana Kataksha Sar - Shri Hit Kishori Lal, Radha Sudha Nidhi Stva (38)

   Whose glances, like arrows, have pierced the son of Nanda, Krishna. Fainting, he rolls on the ground, repeatedly restless and anxious.

7. Nav Nikunj Var Nagri - Shri Hit Kishori Lal, Radha Sudha Nidhi Stava (85.3)

   O eternal queen of the Nikunjas, Shri Radhe! O benevolent bestower of divine rasa (nectar), Priya Ju! Regard me as your devoted maid and bless me with the privilege of serving your divine palace.

8. Pyari Tav Pad Tahal Kaun - Shri Hit Kishori Lal, Radha Sudha Nidhi Stava (85.1)

   Oh Sri Radha Pyari Ju, even goddesses like Lakshmi yearn for the privilege of serving Your lotus feet in your palace. The great devotees like Shukdev, Narad, and others aspire for it, yet find themselves unable to attain it.

9. Koti Koti Narakadika Tinhu Saun Ninda Aisi - Shri Hit Kishori Lal, Radha Sudha Nidhi Stva (83)

   Let go of all worldly things; refrain from even discussing them, for their harm surpasses that of millions of hells.

10. Joi Para Tatva Vrindavan Mein - Shri Hit Kishori Lal, Radha Sudha Nidhi Stva (76)

    The blissful form, unparalleled and found nowhere but in Vṛndāvan, is imbued with the sweetest nectar that even the Upaniṣads, revered as the foremost scriptures among all the Vedas, cannot fathom.

11. Tahi Ke Charan Mahin Mero Man Basau Nitt

    May my mind be forever fixed upon the lotus feet of Shri Radha, who embodies the essence of all the essences.

12. Radhika Ke Naam Hisaun Kaam Hamein Rain-Din - Shri Hit Kishori Lal, Radha Sudha Nidhi Stva (143)

    Day and night, we are only concerned with the name of Śrī Rādhā, through which great spiritual practices can be rejected.

13. Ek Baar Hu Lehi Mukh Radha-Radha Naam - Shri Hit Kishori Lal, Radha Sudha Nidhi Stva (94.1)

    Such is the glory of the name “Radha” that which when uttered even once, is immediately heard by Lord Krishna and He runs to meet that devotee.

14. Kahau Kaha Prayojan Moy Aise Shastra - Shri Hit Kishori Lal, Radha Sudha Nidhi Stva (25)

    What is our purpose with the scriptures where there is no glory written of the lotus feet of Śrī Rādhā?

15. Ras Au Lunai Ki Saar Hai Naveli Baal - Shri Hit Kishori Lal, Radha Sudha Nidhi Stva (25)

    One who is the essence of loveliness and nectar; who is the essence of mercy and happiness.

16. Je Nahi Lok Ved Gati Janahin - Shri Hit Kishori Lal, Radha Sudha Nidhi Stva (146)

    The fortunate ones who neither wish to accept the decorum of the world, the Vedas, or the clan.

17. Ginat Banai Na Agh Aganit Apaar Sou - Shri Hit Kishori Lal, Radha Sudha Nidhi Stva (154)

    If a person chants “Rādhā” once from his mouth, Lord Kṛṣṇa makes no record of his many offenses and rather considers giving him the greatest gift, because Lord Kṛṣṇa, again and again, thinks that this person has given Him something which is matchless.

18. Pyari Tav Pad Tahal Kaun, Kamalaadik Lalchaahin - Shri Hit Kishori Lal, Radha Sudha Nidhi Stva (85)

    O beloved Śrī Rādhā! Even Goddess Lakṣmī and others intensely long for the privilege of serving Your lotus feet. Even the great sages such as Śrī Śukadeva and Nārada, despite their constant yearning, find it nearly impossible to attain the service they so deeply desire.