Shri Rasik Dev Ju Ki Vani is the collection of couplets for Nikunj Upasna prescribed by Shri Haridas, written by Shri Rasik Dev Ji. Rasik Bihari Dev Ji is the Rasik Saint of Vrindavan, a disciple of Shri Narhari Dev Ju, and sixth acharya from Ashtacharya (Eight Acharyas) of Swami Shri Haridas Parampara.
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Śrī Lāl Jī (Kṛṣṇa) says to His beloved Priyājī (Śrī Rādhā): “O beloved! You have made me Your own — I have become Your servant, sold to You without any price. By Your grace alone I have conquered the vast army of Kāma-deva; now I live only by the life You have bestowed upon me.”
That love which is uninterrupted, unwavering, and endless, where even in union, the longing does not diminish but continually increases, that alone is called pure love.
Both beloveds, Shri Radha and Krishna, sit together adorned in fine silken garments. With lotus-like eyes, they gaze deeply into each other, and Pyariju (Sri Radha) embraces Him in the ecstasy of pure love-bliss.
The rasa-filled mode of love adopted by the Rasikas (connoisseurs of divine love), who immerse themselves in the ‘Keli’ (love-play) of the divine couple, Shri Syama Kunjbihari in the forest groves, is truly unparalleled. Shri Rasikdev says that by the grace of Shri Narharidas, he is blessed with the fortune of residing in this sacred realm alongside other Rasikas.
With a gentle smile adorning her lotus-like face and a captivating sidelong glance, that beautiful maiden, Shri Radha, captured my heart and stole my very soul forever.
My relationship with Rasik Bihari is such that He never separates from me, even for a moment, which makes me wonder when He would go to perform the play of Raas in the forest.
Charming and joyful Shyama Pyari (Sri Radha) has come to play Holi with Shri Shyamsundar. Filling her eyes with the color of love of abira and gulal, today she is following Her heart’s desires.
Whenever Sri Radha does 'Maan' (sulking) during their divine pastimes, the transcendental lover Shri Lalji (Krishn) gently turns His face towards Her, seeking to appease her with his affectionate and nectar-like words and humbly conveys his prayers through His mesmerizing eyes.
The eternal divine couple swings in the carousel of ever-new bliss. Shri Radhika, in a state of supreme ecstasy, joyously embraces Her beloved, experiencing the delight of their union repeatedly.
'Akhand' (Uninterrupted) 'Nitya Vihar' (eternal love-play) rasa-devotion revealed by Swami Shri Haridas ji is so rare that it is hardly attained by one person in a million. Countless individuals are born and perish, only a few are able to achieve this mode of love.
Sakhi bhava is a divine sentiment that does not manifest until one’s heart becomes completely purified. First of all, one relinquishes the material attachments and becomes unaware of His physical identity.
The divine couple Shri Radha Krishn are gazing at each other. Meanwhile, Shri Radha is a bit annoyed. The sulk of Shri Radha is so subtle, that nobody understood anything. The sulk occurred in between the glances. Meanwhile, a Sakhi says to Shri Radha.
In Nitya Vihar, Our Rasika Bihari Biharini [divine couple] are never separated, and nor do they sit hiding somewhere. During Shri Radha's maan [annoy] pastimes, only the sidelong glance of Her eyes is separated.
Today, the eternal bride and groom, Shri Radha Krishn, are beautifully adorned. Both have gone to worship the Kalpataru tree (wish-fulfilling tree), but today the matter is different.
Within the vial of my mind, the fragrance of Śrī Rādhā is filled from head to toe like the finest perfume. Drawn by that divine scent, the dark-hued Śrī Kṛṣṇa, like an enchanted bumblebee, remains ever attached to it in loving fascination.
Shri Bihari Ji [Lord Krishn] is playing the game of Vasant (festival of colors). All Sakhis are present there joyfully. Shri Kishori Ji [Shri Radha], who is bright with Her beauty is also present.
O Sakhi, the divine couple who performs incessant love-play, that Shyam [Krishn] who is inside our heart is very captivating. How can one always meet the ‘Pragat’ [manifested] Shyam whose separation is painful?
Shri Rasik Bihari Dev Ju says that It's due to utmost fortune, that one gets the residence (or visit) in Shri Vrindavan Dham.
The massive Bhajana performed while residing at some other place can never equate with the bhajana of the one who is only residing in Braj.
The sakhis relishing the Bliss of Vrindavan, their mind never comes out from the Nija Mahal (Personal Palace of Shri Radha) Vrindavan where the Divine Couple resides
