Shri Madhuri Das was a Gaudiya Rasik saint of Vrindavan Dham who was a disciple of Acharya Shri Roop Goswami.
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The birds, deer, and trees, assuming their exceedingly rasa-filled and divine forms, constantly render service to the supremely sacred Śrī Vaṁśīvaṭa, which appears to shine as though it were the emperor of the entire Śrī Vṛndāvana Dhāma.
O Lord! For me, You alone are my sole refuge and my everything, yet for You, there are countless souls and loving devotees like me. Therefore, O source of my life, my beloved! Do whatever You wish, but bestow such grace that this vow of my selfless love may be sustained forever.
The moment the divine couple, Priyā‑Priyatama, arrived and stood before the sakhīs at vaṃśīvaṭa, they were left utterly mesmerised by their beauty. Their eyes forgot even to blink, as though wholly entranced by a spell.
The rāsa-vilāsa pastimes of the divine Couple are so unfathomable that they are beyond my comprehension. What to speak of remembering them in their fullness — here, such a state arises that even the mere utterance of the syllable “Rā” from the name “Rādhā” causes horripilation and trembling within the body in divine ecstasy.
My longing is solely for the darśana of the lotus-like faces of the divine couple, Śrī Rādhā–Kṛṣṇa. I have abandoned all other paths, including yogic practices. If their union is not bestowed upon me soon, these very breaths of life will depart.
Ever-fresh Śrī Kṛṣṇa stands beside ever-youthful Śrī Rādhā on the bank of the Yamunā in Vaṃśīvaṭa in Vṛndāvana, where countless waves of divine love-bliss arise.
How can I possibly describe, or to what extent can I express, the supremely enchanting pastimes of the divine Couple at Vanshivat? That rasa can only be understood by those who, along with the intimate sakhis, actually participate in that transcendental play of love.
Śrī Rādhā, with lotus‑like eyes and radiant beauty, adorns with Śrī Kṛṣṇa; even millions of celestial maidens pale before Her divine charm.
Though the Vihāra (love plays) of the divine couple, Sri Priyā Priyatama, are meant to be kept hidden deep within the heart, but no matter how much I try to conceal them, the more effortlessly they manifest upon my lips.
What means shall I adopt so that I may behold the lotus faces of the Divine Couple, Shri Shyama-Shyam? What shall I do? Whom shall I turn to? This pain has now become utterly unbearable.
What should I do, whom should I tell, who will understand, where shall I go? With my heart burning in longing for a glimpse of the divine couple, Shri Radha Krishna, I roam the sacred groves of Vrindavan, crying out their names in desperation.
Shri Radha Krishna, the divine couple, forever embrace in the eternal plays of “Nitya Vihara” within the bowers of Vrindavan. My heart, filled with deep longing, yearns to meet them.
If you judge me according to my deeds, O Lord, then I am such a great sinner that my redemption would never be possible. Apart from you, I have no other refuge. You are supremely merciful, the one who embraces even the fallen. Therefore, O crown jewel of Rasikas, please shower your grace upon this wretched soul, as per your compassionate nature.
It is my heartfelt desire that ever-youthful Shri Radha calls me to her side, offers me the betel leaf she has chewed with her tender hands, and places the garland from her own neck around mine.
Sri Radha fulfills all the loving desires of Sri Krishn’s heart. Shri Radhika eternally resides in Shri Krishna’s heart (embrace), and Shri Krishna lovingly massages Her lotus feet.
If one wanders through the groves of Vrindavan with the hope of meeting the divine couple, Shri Shyamashyam, then unknowingly, at some unexpected moment, he will surely meet the divine couple.
Those who constantly sing the glories and remember the leelas of Vrindavan with their mind and words, effortlessly attain happiness and residence in Vrindavan.
Inconceivable loving desires arise in my mind, but who can fulfill them? Only Ladliji (Shri Radha) will now show mercy, considering me poor and distressed.
O beloved Sri Radha, so delicate and cherished! Your form is mysterious and exquisite, stealing the hearts of all. O goddess, eternal in youthfulness, please grace me with a glimpse of your charming face, if only for a moment.
The divine couple, Śrī ŚyāmaŚyām, are seated on a bed of fresh flowers, gazing at each other’s beauty and adorning each other with flowers.
