Shri Vagish Shastriji

Shri Vagish Shastriji, a Rasik devtoee of Braj

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1. Saa Vai Sumata Cha Pita - Shri Vagish Shastri Ji, Shriradhasaptashati (5.45)

   Whoever instructs me to reside in Śrī Vṛndāvana is my true mother, my father, my kinsman, my friend, and my worshipful deity.

2. Ahladinitvat Radhaiv Rasan - Shri Vagish Shastri Ji, Shri Radha Naam Sudha (8)

   Being the Āhlādinī, the divine potency who brings bliss to both God and His devotees, Śrī Rādhā alone always deepens and enhances rasa. In incarnations such as Matsya and Kacchapa, even the very discussion of rasa was rare.

3. Jagad Radha PriyasangamePi Na - Shri Vagish Shastri Ji, Shriradhasaptashati (5.34)

   At Kurukṣetra, Śrī Rādhā says to one of Her sakhīs, “O sakhī! Even in this meeting with beloved Śrī Kṛṣṇa, I do not experience the slightest happiness here. How wondrous it is that My heart longs intensely only to return to the banks of the Yamunā in Śrī Dhāma Vṛndāvana, where the enchanting melody of His flute fills the groves".

4. Radhadhinah Sada Brute - Shri Vagish Shastri Ji, Shri Radha Saptashati (1.44)

   Śrī Kṛṣṇa always speaks, beholds, and hears only under the control of Śrī Rādhā. Likewise, He laughs, sings, and dances only under Her sway. In other words, every one of His actions is completely governed by Śrī Rādhā.

5. Vrriddhayarthat Radhadhatoshva Radha - Shri Vagish Shastriji, Sri Radha Naam Sudha (4)

   By Her causeless mercy, Śrī Rādhā removes all obstacles that obstruct a devotee’s experience of divine prema-rasa, along with lust, anger, and every impurity and sin. For this reason, She is called “Rādhā.”

6. Yasya Swavshag Krishno Rasatma - Shri Vagish Shastri Ji, Shri Radha Saptashati (1.104)

   Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the very embodiment of rasa, always remains under the complete control of Śrī Rādhā Mahārāṇī, ever increasing the sweetness of Her rasa. He dances like a puppet following every command of the gentle signals of her sidelong glances and the playful movements of her eyebrows.

7. Pujyam Tachcharanam Brajendravipinam - Shri Vagish Shastri Ji, Shri Radha Saptashati (5.44)

   Blessed and worthy of worship are those feet that journey to Śrī Vṛndāvana, the playful forest-garden of Śrī Vrajendranandana. Fortunate is that tongue which sings the glories of this temple of divine rasa, Vṛndāvana. Most sacred is the heart that constantly contemplates this supremely enchanting forest realm. The person who resides in Śrī Vṛndāvana becomes worthy of honor even from great personalities such as Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva.

8. Taadatterpitvastuni Radhasanketmantara - Shri Vagish Shastri Ji, Shri Radha Saptashati (1.45)

   Śrī Kṛṣṇa does not accept offerings without Śrī Rādhā’s approval. Worshipping Śrī Kṛṣṇa alone, without Śrī Rādhā, is considered incomplete and spiritually faulty.

9. Vrriddhayarthat Radhadhatoshva Radha - Shri Vagish Shastriji, Sri Radha Naam Sudha (5)

   The name ‘Rādhā’ originates from the root ‘Rādh’, which means to increase or to uplift. Therefore, devotees consider Shri Radha to possess divine qualities even greater than those of Brahman. Shri Radha herself is ever-growing and constantly increases the devotional sentiments (rasa and bhava) of her devotees.

10. Vrindavanam Tadgatavastujatam Sarva Namasyam - Shri Vagish Shastriji, Shri Radha Saptashati (5.54)

    Sri Dham Vrindavan and all the beings and objects that exist there are always worthy of reverence. Those who blaspheme or show disrespect to it are offenders. May I never, even in a dream, associate with those offenders who blaspheme them.

11. Vrindaranya Lata Grriheshu Vasatam - Shri Vagish Shastriji, Shri Radha Saptashati (5.65)

    Those great souls who reside in the vine groves of Shri Vrindavan, drink the nectar of Shri Govind’s pastimes, shed tears of love, always chant Shri Radha’s sweet name with devotion, and wander the alleys of Vrindavan with half-closed eyes—unaware of their own bodies, sometimes stumbling, sometimes falling in divine ecstasy—their life alone is truly blessed!

12. Rasasvarupah Shrikrrishnah - Shri Vagish Shastriji, Sri Radha Naam Sudha (6)

    The Śrutis (Vedas) describe the Supreme Lord as Ānanda-svarūpa (embodiment of bliss), not as rasa-bhoktā (enjoyer of rasa). It is Shri Radha who makes Him a rasika, a connoisseur of divine love. In Bhāgavatam, Shri Shukadeva calls Krishna ātmārāma (self-satisfied) and ātmarata (rejoicing in the Self), yet Radha engages Him in loving pastimes, making Him Rādhā-Ramaṇa. The word “tayā” in the verse, in instrumental case, is interpreted as “by her,” i.e., by Radha. Similarly, Radha grants divine love to devotees, making them Rasikas, capable of relishing the bliss of love.

13. Re Chitta Ma Tyaja Vanam Vrrishabhanujayah - Shri Vagish Shastriji, Shri Radha Saptashati (5.61)

    O mind! I have only one heartfelt prayer — never leave this Shri Vrindavan Dham, which belongs solely to Shri Radha. Even if it requires begging from the highest caste to the lowest and surviving on their leftovers — let it be so. But never, ever step outside the sacred bounds of Shri Vrindavan.

14. Ra Dane Dharane Dha Cha - Shri Vagish Shastriji, Sri Radha Naam Sudha (10)

    The name ‘Rādhā’ consists of syllables — ‘Ra’, meaning to give or bestow, and ‘Dha’, meaning to hold, sustain, or protect. Thus, exalted devotees understand Her name as: She who lovingly bestows rasa, love, or grace, and lovingly protects it.

15. Re Chitta Chintaya Chiram Vrishbhanuputrim - Shri Vagish Shastriji, Shri Radha Saptashati (7.67)

    O mind! Always contemplate Shri Radha, and never forget Her, not even for a moment. This is my heartfelt desire. O tongue! Keep chanting the sweet, nectar-like name “Radha.” O body! Be adorned with the sacred dust of Shri Radha’s lotus feet, and dwell forever in Her divine forest named Shri Vrindavan.

16. Niranjanam Nirgunamadvitiyam - Shri Vagish Shastri Ji, Shri Radha Saptashati (5.63)

    The learned scholars declare the ultimate truth to be pure, attributeless, and non-dual—so be it. But as for me, I have accepted Shri Vrindavan alone as the Supreme Truth, for its soil is adorned with the sacred footprints of Sri Radha Maharani.

17. Na Vishaya Bhogo Bhaagyam - Shri Vagish Shastri Ji, Shri Radha Saptashati (5.62)

    Neither an abundance of material wealth nor worldly fame brings true fortune. True fortune lies in attaining residence in Shri Vrindavan, a blessing so rare that even Brahma, Indra, and other celestial beings yearn for it.

18. Adeyam Chapi Ya Datte - Shri Vagish Shastriji, Sri Radha Naam Sudha (11)

    Shri Radha, ever-merciful, grants even the most unattainable to her loving devotees (who worship Her name) and takes responsibility for their protection. She is their eternal refuge, as experienced by their devotees.

19. Ardhon Milita Lochanasya - Shri Vagish Shastri Ji, Shri Radha Saptashati (5.35)

    With half-closed eyes, May I chant “Shri Radhe! Shri Radhe!” overflowing with nectar. With my eyes flowing with tears of love, may my entire body shiver in blissful ecstasy. Stumbling, falling, and losing all awareness, I may wander freely through the lanes of Shri Vrindavan. When will such days of divine bliss arrive for me?

20. Yobhud Vrajasyojjvalakaamkelya - Shri Vagish Shastri Ji, Shri Radha Saptashati (1.21)

    Living in Shri Vrindavan Dham is a rare privilege but also a great challenge, as perceiving faults in this abode or its residents leads to spiritual downfall.