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By Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur
radha-kunda-tata-kunja-kutira
govardhana-parvata yamuna-tira [1]
The grove-dwelling on the banks of Radha-kunda, Govardhan Hill, the banks of
the Yamuna River.
kusuma-sarovara, manasa-ganga
kalinda-nandini vipula-taranga [2]
Kusum Soravar lake, Manasa Ganga River, the rolling waves of Yamuna, daughter
of the sun.
vamsivata, gokula, dhira-samira
vrndavana-taru latika-vanira [3]
Place of the Rasa dance, and Gokula, the gentle breezes, the trees, vines, and Vetasa palms of Vraja.
khaga-mrgakula, malaya-vatasa
mayura, bhramara, murali-vilasa [4]
The birds and animals, the sweet air of spring, the peacocks, bumblebees, the flute's sweet song.
venu, srnga, padacihna, meghamala
vasanta, sasanka, sankha karatala [5]
Flute, horn, His footsteps, range of clouds in the sky, season of spring, the moon, the conch, hand-cymbals.
yugala vilase anukula jani
lila-vilasa-uddipaka mani [6]
I know all these things are nourishing the pastimes of the Divine Couple,
I can feel they arouse the holy pastimes of the Lord.
e-saba chhodata kaha nahi yau
e-saba chhodata parana harau [7]
I can never leave all these things so dear to me, without them I know I'll surely die.
bhaktivinoda kahe, suna kana
tuya uddipaka hamara parana [8]
Hear me, O Kan, says Sri Bhakti Vinoda: You are the only light of my life.
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