Shri Rasik Govind was a rasik saint of Vrindavan of the 18th century of the Nimbarka sect.
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The radiant brilliance of the crescent ornament adorning Śrī Kṛṣṇa’s forehead, the graceful tilt of His crown, and the captivating movements of Their restless eyes and expressive eyebrows are a delight to behold. As They swing, the flower garlands adorning Their hearts gently sway in the breeze, creating a scene of exquisite beauty.
Today, the Divine Couple, Śrī Rādhā Kṛṣṇa, is swinging together upon the swing (hiṃḍorā). As They sway, They blossom with immense joy, stealing each other’s hearts with tender smiles and longing glances. Near the dense groves, the sacred Yamunā flows, while parrots, cuckoos, and peacocks call out in melodious harmony.
The divine land of Shri Vrindavan Dham is dense, blissful, and filled with the essence of transcendental rasa. Its beauty radiates in all directions, enchanting every heart. Even the countless celestial gardens like Indra’s Nandanvan feel shamed before its splendour — for Vrindavan’s glory far surpasses it in every way.
Today, there is a great celebration at the door of Shri Vrishbhanu. Men and women are singing, playing instruments, and dancing with joy.
The beauty of the boundless treasure of this sweetest nectar of the divine couple cannot be described in words. Though the bird-like heart longs to drink it all, even one drop fills it with bliss.
O ocean of mercy, source of bliss, and ever-immersed in divine love, the eternal divine couple (Shri Radha Krishn)! Your boundless grace has redeemed countless fools and fallen souls like me.
Those whose hearts are immersed in the essence of the nectar of Shri Vrindavan Dham find no joy even in hearing about any other form of sweetness. Such rasik devotees remain constantly absorbed in this divine nectar, and even in their dreams, they do not partake of any other rasa.
Those rasik devotees who uphold their exclusive vows, similar to the exclusive vow of the Chakora bird, fish, and Chataka bird, are eligible to walk in the path of rasa devotion. Anyone else, devoid of such firm exclusiveness, is not qualified to walk this path.
