Vallabh Saakhi, composed by Goswami Shri Hariray Ji, contains a collection of a hundred devotional Dohas (verses).
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Endless glories to Śrī Girirāja Jī, the foremost and most exalted among all the devotees of Lord Śrī Hari. He eternally remains in the intimate association of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, rendering loving service unto Him. For this reason, he is supremely dear to the hearts of both Balabhadra and Śyāmasundara. Indeed, Śrī Girirāja Jī possesses the unique power to captivate even the heart of enchanting Manmohana Himself.
One should never, even by mistake, look for faults in a premī rasika saint (pure lover of God). Rather than judging their external behavior, one should focus on the priceless treasure of divine love residing in their heart. Such a rasika premī is extremely rare to find. Therefore, if by God’s grace and good fortune one is blessed with their association, one should immediately open the doors of one’s heart, sincerely surrender, and accept their shelter without hesitation.
One should surrender the priceless jewel-like heart only to one who is a true connoisseur of love — a genuine rasika saint. If such a knower of love is not found, it is better to remain silent. What is the benefit of wasting this precious life in the company of those who cannot understand its true value?
When the devotees of Śrī Hari arrive at one’s door, they should be welcomed with joy, greeted with a smile, and offered respectful obeisance with a bowed head. Whatever sentiments may exist in their hearts is for them to know, but within my heart, the firm sentiment remains that the Lord of the universe Himself has come in their form.
No one can truly comprehend the mystery of the trees of Śrī Vṛndāvan. Simply remembering even a single leaf of these trees grants one divine strength like that of the Lord’s four-armed form, for Śrī Kṛṣṇa personally resides in every tree and every leaf here.
O Śrī Kṛṣṇa, I am known as the most fallen among the fallen—indeed, “Mahāpatit” is my very name. Yet now, as a humble beggar at Your feet, I pray that my surrender may ever remain firm and unbroken throughout day and night.
A person who abandons devotion to the Supreme Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa and instead worships Bhairavas-spirits meets a shameful end—just like the son of a courtesan, who never gains respect or honor in society.
Among all associations, the most rare and sacred is the association of Premī saints (God realized), for in their presence, the heart effortlessly immerses in the rasa of Shri Krishna’s love.
The glorious land of Shri Vrindavan is golden, studded with gems, where every tree is a wish-fulfilling Kalpavriksha, and branches laden with fruits and flowers sway gracefully.
If you truly wish to adopt a vow, then let it be this — Love Shri Yamuna Ji with unwavering devotion, and offer your affection only to the servants of Shri Krishna, renouncing all other attachments.
Through the darshan of Shri Vrindavan Dham, the soul becomes favorably inclined toward the divine path of God. The world is like an infinite ocean, and Shri Vrindavan is the supreme means of deliverance.
O mind! Do not be deluded by the alluring beauty of enchanting forms, for never forget that without Sri Vallabh (Sri Krishna), no one else is your true companion.
One who keeps Gokul in their heart, tears of devotion in their eyes, and the divine name of Shri Vallabh (Krishna) on their lips—such a devotee attains the fulfillment of all their desires effortlessly.
Whether in a state of awake, sleep, or dream, whether it is morning, noon, evening, or night, always keep the lotus feet of Shri Krishna, the beloved Lord of Braj, close to your heart.
Countless sins are instantly wiped out by chanting the name of Vrindavan. The glory of Gokul village, the treasure trove of bliss, resonates across the three worlds.
The forest of Vrindavan shines with great splendour, with each grove resonating with the sweetness of the Keli leelas of the divine couple, Sri Radha Krishna. Together, they appear as a golden vine gracefully entwined around the dark tamala tree.
Rasik saints are not found in abundance, just as the troop of lions is rarely seen. The vine of separation (Virah) does not sprout everywhere, and true love does not dwell in every heart.
For many days, I wandered through various practices without finding any benefit. However, ever since I began the remembrance (‘Smarana Bhakti’) of Shri Krishna (involving my mind), my heart found solace and unveiled a spiritual treasure.
When you find a connoisseur of love, treat them with the utmost love and respect, for the divine couple Sri Shyama Shyam is found through the grace of such Rasika saints. Therefore, offer everything to them.
Intoxicated by the love of Krishna, a pure devotee fears no one. With just a simple loincloth of three knots, he counts even Indra, the king of Heaven, as a beggar.
