Thursday 2 February 2017

Sri Gita Govinda Mahakavyam - Sri Jayadeva Ashtapadi – 18 - Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||












Radharani felt distressed by the cupid arrows of Manmadha, she is isolated from the amorous sport with Krishna, and she was completely disconsolate, she memorized the amusements of Hari and her disagreement with him, her close companion whispered to her “ Oh! Madhave, Hari has arrived in the woods of Vraja, and the gentle Malaya breeze is blowing, what else you required to make yourself happier? Oh! Madhave, The fresh fruits of Thala are finding immense pleasure, why should you have to waste your attractive youth with stunning large and high raised bosom resembles pot? Oh! Madhave, how many times I have to advise you not to abandon the wonderful association of Hari? Oh! Madhave, why are you so desperate? Why are you feeling exhausted and crying? All those young maidens are laughing loudly at your gestures, Oh! Madhave, make your eyes fortune by visualizing the splendor of Lord Hari reclining on the soft and cool lotus flower petals. Oh! Madhave, why are you so perturbed by sorrow? Listen to my words which never displease you.  Oh! Madhave, don’t make yourself more miserable, let Hari come closer to you and listen to his sweet words.”  The above are the elegant verses composed by Sri Jayadeva, it provides happiness to the virtuous who takes immense pleasure in the glorious legends and various amusement of Hari. “ Oh! Radhe, Oh! Priye, when he approaches you friendly, you would treat him harshly, and you would be stubborn when he bows down before you when he approaches compassionately you would turn him down with your anger, when he approaches you with the expectation you would discourage him, in this way everything turned out unfavorable to you, and your separation from him has been a topic of discussion, be cool moon rays to heat and fire to chillness,  and find solace in passionate sport as a relief from the suffering of cupid arrows of Manmatha.”  I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Sri Govinda, whose lotus feet eradicate all kinds of inauspiciousness, his lotus feet is venerated by Lord Indra and deities, as they prostrate before his lotus feet with utmost reverence, their gem-studded magnificent crown spreads intense luster on his lotus feet as well.  The most resplendent Mandakini washes his lotus feet with her nectar-like sacred waters at her own will.


|| Navama Sarga: || Mugdha  Mukundha:

Thamadha Manmadhakhinnam Rathirasa Bhinnam Vishadha Sampannam | Anuchinthitha  Haricharitham Kalahantharitham Uvacha  Raha: Sakhi ||

Harirabisarathi Vahathi Madhupavane | Kimaparam Adhikam Sukham Sakhi Bhavane || Madhave  Ma Kuru Manini Manamaye ||

Thalaphaladhapi Gurumathi Sarasam | Kim  Viphali Kurushe  Kuchakalasham ||

Kathi Na Kadhitham Idham  Anupadham Achiram | Ma  Parihara  Harim  Athishaya Ruchiram ||

Kimathi  Visheedhasi Roshadhi Vikala | Vihasathi Yuvathisabha  Thava Sakala ||

Sajala  Nalinidhala  Sheelitha  Shayane | Harim  Avalokaya  Saphalaya  Nayane ||

Janayasi Manasi Kimathi Gurukhedham | Shrunu Mama Vachanam  Aneehitha Bhedham ||

Harirupayathu Vadhathu  Bahumadhuram | Kimithi Karoshi Hridhayam Athi Vidhuram ||

Sri Jayadeva Phanitham Athi Lalitham | Sukhayathu Rasika Janam Hari Charitham||

Snigdhe  Yath Purushasi Yath Pranamathi Sthabdhasi Yath Ragini | Dhvshasthasi  Yadhu Mukhe  Vimukhatham Yathasi Thasmin Priye | Yadhyuktham Vipareethakarini Thava  Sri Khanda Charccha  Visha  Sheethashu: Thapano Himam Huthavaha: Kreedamudho Yathana: ||

Sandhranandha Purandharadhi Dhivishadh Vrindhaira  Mandhadharadhanabhrair Mukudendhra  Neelamanibhi: Sandharshitha  Indhidhiram | Swacchandham Makarandha  Sundhara  Galan Mandhakini Medhuram Sri Govindha  Padharavindham Ashubhaskandhaya  Vandhamahe ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||