Shri Vrindavan Shatak is written by Dandi Swami Shri Hare Krishnanand Sarasvati known as ‘Hare Krishn’ Ji glorifying Shri Vrindavan in his one hundred verses and couplets.
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It was in this very Śrīdhāma Vṛndāvana that the gopīs observed the vow of Śrī Kātyāyanī Devī out of an intense longing to attain the playful, heart-stealing Śrī Kṛṣṇa.
This is the very same sacred land of Śrī Dhāma Vṛndāvana, which was once the place of penance of Maharṣi Saubhari, situated closely along the banks of Yamunā Jī.
All glories to Śrī Govindadeva Jī eternally, and all glories to Gopīnāth Brahmacārī.
Girirāja Govardhana stands as the divine fortress that crushed the pride of Indra, while the sacred waters of Śrī Yamunā Jī flow there like nectar.
From distant lands and regions, countless souls are irresistibly drawn here, their hearts ablaze with the burning flame of love.
In the sacred land of Śrī Vṛndāvan, the heart overflows with joy upon seeing groups of devotees singing in kīrtan-maṇḍalīs; a glance at Govardhan instantly evokes the memory of Lord Kṛṣṇa lifting this divine hill.
Are these trees of Vrindavan or celestial Parijata trees in disguise? Are these branches, or wands touched with the collyrium of divine love?
The enchanting lakes, blooming gardens, and their fruits and flowers — all captivate the heart; the gentle cows, the majestic Govardhan Hill — everything in this sacred land is enchanting.
O Lord! I do not possess the strength like Dhruva to perform unwavering penance, nor do I have the devotion like Prahlāda to chant Your holy name constantly.
Where can one hear the sweet melody of ‘Rādhe Rādhe’ in heaven? Where in heaven are those enchanting bowers and forests?
The land is filled with thorny Karil trees, and its wells hold only salty water.
In the enchanting groves of Kadamba trees, situated along the banks of the Kalindī, where the Yamunā waters flow with sweet murmurings.
For the pleasure of the devotees, on the land of Bhārat (India), Govinda Himself has brought down Goloka.
The Yamunā flows abundantly, its waters flowing on the banks; the Rās Maṇḍal stretches out amid the Vāṁśī Vāt.
Choosing to live simply in Vṛndāvan, resting on its sands, is better than chasing after fancy cushions.
O Lord, when will be the day that I will reside in Vṛndāvan? Where every morning I will wake up and bathe in the holy Yamunā river.
Always remain in the company of devotees of Śrī Rādhā Kṛṣṇa with love, and immerse yourself in the waters of Śrī Yamunā lovingly.
A Brajwasi child articulates: We were fortunately born in the sacred realm of Śrī Dhām Vṛndāvan, a place where even the king of celestial deities yearns to be born.
Why do we need silk clothes when we can adorn our bodies with the delightful dust of Vṛndāvan?
One who desires to embark on a journey to the Himalayas and engage in deep penance should follow their aspiration and dedicate themselves to rigorous spiritual practices in that sacred place. Similarly, those who yearn to visit the revered banks of the Gaṅgā River should go there without delay.
