Shri Radha Shatak

Shri Radha Shatak is written by Shri Lal Balbir in his book Braj Vinod glorifying Shri Radha in his one hundred verses and couplets.

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1. Charan Hain Nike Hit Hi - Shri Laal Balabir, Braj Binod

   The lotus feet of Śrī Rādhārānī are exceedingly beautiful, benevolent, and most dear to the hearts of devotees. They dispel every affliction and bestow all prosperity and perfection.

2. Komal Kamal Hu Son Gahare Gulaban Son - Shri Lal Balbir Ji, Braj Binod, Shri Radha Shatak (06)

   The lotus feet of Śrī Rādhā Māhārānī are softer even than lotus petals and more vibrant than the deep radiance of a blooming rose. Their reddish splendor puts to shame even the tender hue of fresh mango leaves.

3. Jaake Pad Neti Neti - Shri Lal Balbir Ji, Braj Binod, Shri Radha Shatak (60)

   The One whose feet are worshiped even by Indra and Śeṣanāga, who glorify Him as “beyond all description” — that Supreme Brahman, Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa Himself, bows down with folded hands before Your lotus feet.

4. Jog Jagy Jap Tap Teerath Gavan Vrat - Shri Lal Balbir Ji, Braj Binod, Shri Radha Shatak (105)

   Neither did I perform yogic practices, sacrifices, chanting, austerities, or pilgrimages, nor did I ever listen to the sacred stories of Lord Hari.

5. Munin Ke Vrindan Ke Vrinda Sada - Shri Lal Balbir Ji, Sri Radha Shatak (18)

   All sages bow at Your lotus feet; You are the eternal consort of Braj’s prince, Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the source of bliss.

6. Keerti Ken Kanya Bhayi - Shri Lal Balbir Ji, Braj Binod, Shri Radha Shatak (19)

   Queen Kīrti has given birth to a daughter, and all the cowherds and cowherdesses of Vraja have gathered to behold her; they are dancing, jumping, singing joyful songs, and distributing curd and dairy products in celebration.

7. Chhaand Jag Jaalan Ke - Shri Lal Balbir Ji, Braj Binod, Shri Radha Shatak (90)

   Leave behind the mundane affairs of this material world and seek shelter in the lotus feet of Śrī Rādhāraṇī, where a state of fearlessness resides.

8. Swamini Ju Bhamini Ju Hans Kal Gaamini Ju - Shri Laal Balbeer Ji, Sri Radha Shatak (41)

   My beloved Svāminī Śrī Rādhā is ever‑youthful. Her gait is similar to a swan, whose bodily radiance defies millions of lightning, and who steals the heart of the beloved Śrī Kṛṣṇa.

9. Avain Daur Daur Dara Dwaar Maharani Ju Ke - Shri Laal Balbeer Ji, Sri Radha Shatak (14)

   Various kings and wealthy people rush to the doorstep where Śrī Rādhā Mahārāṇī Jū resides. Exalted women like Vimlā sacrifice their lives beholding Her form.

10. Baithi Kunj Manhi Maharani Brajaraj Ju Ki - Shri Lal Balbir, Braj Binod, Shri Radha Shatak (21)

    The Queen of Braj, Śrī Rādhikā, is seated in the Kunj Mahal, whose fragrance of the limbs makes bumblebees intoxicated.

11. Manak Mahal Mein Birajain Raj Rajesvari - Shri Lal Balbir, Braj Binod, Shri Radha Shatak (8)

    The supreme Goddess Śrī Rādhā is seated in the palace made of gems, in front of which, the simile of fourteen worlds is put to shame.

12. Sabhi Ko Saar Bhavsagar Se Paar Kare

    The essence of everything, and deliverer of the downtrodden from drowning in the ocean of the realm of birth and death; my mind exclusively ponders, over and over, for the name "Shri Radha".

13. Jamuna Anhat Vrishbhan Ki - Shri Lal Balbir, Braj Binod, Shri Radha Shatak (45)

    When the charming daughter of King Vṛṣabhānu, Śrī Rādhā, who is the pinnacle of beauty, goes gracefully to have a bath at the bank of Yamunā, the beauty of Her limbs showers nectar in Vṛndāvan.

14. Yaakaun Bisaar Jo Aurai Bhajaun Balbir Ju Jaaniye Tau Mukh Dhoor Hai

    The one who forgets Shri Radha and remembers someone else is disgraceful says Shri Lal Balbir.

15. Radha Radha Naam Hi Son Kaam Raakh Aathaun Jaam

    Shri Lal Balbir says that Your only concern should be from the name "Radha Radha" day and night, every moment.

16. Jinaki Saran Let Ranchik Dar Na Hain

    One who takes shelter at the lotus feet of Shri Radha becomes absolutely fearless; the moment one accepts the servitude of those lotus feet, One’s heart becomes extremely delighted at that very moment.

17. Sadhan Ki Aas Sada Siddh - Shri Lal Balbir Ji, Shri Radha Shatak (87)

    Śrī Rādhā’s lotus feet are impossible to attain for those who are following devotional practices without taking Her exclusive shelter, and even rare for those realized souls who are not Her associates. However, Śrī Rādhā’s lotus feet are accessible to only those who are their exclusive devotees.

18. Asht Siddhi Dayak Hain Santan Sahayak - Shri Lal Balbir Ji, Shri Radha Shatak (85)

    The giver of eight psychic powers, the protector of saints, the very essence of this whole universe, the bestower of the highest bliss, all glories to Śrī Rādhā’s lotus feet.

19. Vas De Nikujan Ko Terau Hi Kahaun Main

    Shri Lal Balbir says, O Radhe, Please give me this rare boon to remain always greedy for Your name, reside incessantly with you in your abode Nikunj, and I must always be called "Yours alone".

20. Dolat Firat Mukh Bolat Mein Radhe Radhe - Shri Lal Balbir, Shri Radha Shatak (96)

    Whenever you roam around, simply chant Rādhey Rādhey from your tongue. Renounce your mind from the thoughts of this illusionary world.