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By Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur
radha-bhajane yadi mati nahi bhela
krsna-bhajana taba akarana gela [1]
If one does not develop within his heart the desire for Radha-bhajan, then
his Krishna-bhajan goes for nothing.
atapa-rahita suraya nahi jani
radha-virahita madhava nahi mani [2]
Without sunlight the sun cannot be seen, similarly I do not pay any mind to
Krishna without Radha.
kevala madhava pujaye so ajnani
radha anadara kara-i abhimani [3]
One who worships Krishna alone is ignorant. Who does not adore Sri Radha is
an egotist.
kabahi nahi karabi tankara sanga
chitte ichchhasi yadi braja-rasa-ranga [4]
Never keep company with those who envy Radha if within your heart you at all
wish for the loving pastimes of Vraja.
radhika-dasi yadi haya abhimana
sighra-i mila-i taba gokula kana [5]
Those who consider themselves maidservants of Sri Radha will quickly meet
Gokula-Krishna (Kan).
brahma, siva, narada, sruti, narayani
radhika-pada-raja pujaye mani' [6]
Brahma, Siva, Narada, the srutis, and Narayani (Laksmi) worship with regard
the holy feet of Sri Radha.
uma, rama, satya, sachi, chandra, rukmini
radha-avatar sabe,—amnaya-bani [7]
Uma, Rama, Satya, Sachi, Chandravali, and Rukmini are all
Radha-"avataras"—this is the self-evident verdict of the Vedas.
hena radha-paricharya yankara dhana
bhakativinoda tara magaye charana [8]
Sri Bhakti Vinod, whose only wealth is the service of Sri Radha, humbly prays
to be a serving maid at Her lotus feet.
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