Shri Dayaram

Shri Dayaram was an 18th-century poet known for his proficiency in rasik poetry. His works were highly regarded for their literary and spiritual value.

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1. Pyari Preetam Son Likhyaun Mat Pariyau Mau Dhyan - Shri Dayaram Ji

   Pyariju writes, “Beloved, do not meditate upon me too much — otherwise you become like me. Then, to whom shall I display my loving sulk?”

2. Lok Laaj Kul Ved Chhoote Sabe Vivek Bal - Shri Dayaram Ji

   When the unbearable arrows of divine love pierce the heart, all boundaries—such as social shame, family honor, scriptural bindings, Vedic rules, and rational thoughts are left behind.

3. Soi Neh Nandlal Mein Prakati Na Pavein Jaan - Shri Dayaram Ji

   Just as the sword in the hands of a warrior depicted in a painting remains forever drawn and never returns to its sheath, similarly, one’s love for Nandalal (Shri Krishna) should be such that, once manifested, it should remain steadfast and never fade.

4. Syama Syam Pukarti Syama Ratate Syam- Shri Dayaram Ji

   O Sakhi, Shyam always chanted Shyama’s name, and Shyama chanted Shyam’s name. But today, I was surprised to see them both chanting their own names.

5. Deenbandhu Adhamuddharan Naam Gareeb Niwaz - Shri Dayaram Ji

   O King of Braj! You are the friend of the downtrodden, so am I not downtrodden? You are the savior of the fallen, so am I not fallen? You are the protector of the poor, so am I not poor? Am I none of these that you have not yet turned your attention to me?

6. Pitambar Paridhan Prabhu, Radha Neel Nachol - Shri Dayaram Ji

   Shri Krishna wears yellow garments and Shri Radha wears blue. The hidden secret is that through these colors, they experience the touch and presence of each other within their beings.

7. Dhapen Dosh Gun Phut Karen - Shri Dayaram Ji

   Such is the remarkable nature of exalted Vaiṣṇavas and saints that they lovingly overlook the faults of others and bring only their virtues to light. Just as Mahādeva Himself drank the deadly Halāhala poison that arose from the churning of the Ocean of Milk, while placing the radiant moon upon His head as an ornament.

8. Rasik Nain Narachaki Ajab Anokhi Reet - Shri Dayaram Ji

   The eyes of the rasikas possess a unique custom: the arrows released from their glances never strike their enemies, but only pierce those whom they dearly love.

9. Yog Yajn Jap Tap Tirith - Shri Dayaram Ji

   Although the gopīs of Vraja were not inclined toward yoga, sacrifices, chanting, penances, pilgrimages, knowledge, dharma, vows, and rules and regulations, they pleased Śrī Kṛṣṇa solely on the strength of their selfless and exclusive love.