SRI GAUDIYA GITANJALI : SPECIAL POETRY

Sri Sri Govardhana-vasa Prarthana Dasakam
(Prayer for Residence at Sri Govardhan)

By Srimad Raghunath Das Goswami Prabhu

sri-sri-govardhana-pada-padmebhyo namah

My obeisances at the holy lotus feet of Sri Sri Govardhan.

nija-pati-bhuja-dandach-chhatra-bhavam prapadya
pratihata-mada-dhrstoddanda-devendra-garva
atula-prthula-saila-sreni-bhupa-priyam me
nija-nikata-nivasam dehi govardhana tvam [1]

You assumed the form of an umbrella, with Your Master’s arm propping You up; You checked the insolent, mad pride of the King of Heaven; the incomparable, great King among all mountains, You are very dear to the Lord. O Govardhan, please give me a residence near You.

pramada-madana-lilah kandare kandare te
rachayati nava-yunor dvandvam asminn amandam
iti kila kalanartham lagnakas tat dvayor me
nija-nikata-nivasam dehi govardhana tvam [2]

You make it possible for the Youthful Divine Couple to enjoy rapt amorous pastimes in Your caves without any reservation, satiating Their hankering for each other’s company. O Govardhan, please give me a residence near You.

anupama-manivedi-ratna-simhasanorvi-
ruha-jhara-dara-sanu-droni-sanghesu rangaih
saha bala-sakhibhih samkhelayan sva-priyam me
nija-nikata-nivasam dehi govardhana tvam [3]

Providing thrones decorated with matchless transcendental jewels and gems, as well as trees, waterfalls, streams, mountain ridges and valleys, You allow your beloved Lord Krishna enjoy His playful pastimes in the company of Balaram and His friends. O Govardhan, please give me a residence near You.

rasa-nidhi-nava-yunoh saksanim dana-keler-
dyuti-parimala-viddham syama-vedim prakasya
rasika-bara-kulanam modam asphalayan me
nija-nikata-nivasam dehi govardhana tvam [4]

You witness the playful toll-road pastimes of the Youthful Divine Couple, an ocean of transcendental ecstasy, and manifest an effulgent, fragrant syamavedi seat. You are the thrilling delight of all connoisseurs of divine ecstasy. O Govardhan, please give me a residence near You.

hari-dayitam-apurvam radhika-kundam-atma-
priya-sakham iha kanthe narmanalingya guptah
nava-yuva-yuga-khelas tatra pasyan raho me
nija-nikata-nivasam dehi govardhana tvam [5]

You playfully put Your arm around the neck of Your magnificent bosom friend, Sri Radha Kunda, who is very dear to the Lord, and secretly behold the novel, sacred pastimes of the Divine Couple that take place there. O Govardhan, please give me a residence near You.

sthala-jala-tala-saspair bhuruhach-chhayaya cha
prati-padam-anukalam hanta samvardhayan gah
tri-jagati nija-gotram sarthakam khyapayan me
nija-nikata-nivasam dehi govardhana tvam [6]

Lo! You nurture all cows by giving them pastures, water, foothills, tender grass and shade of trees wherever and whenever they need it. Your glories and significance are proclaimed in the whole three worlds. O Govardhan, please give me a residence near You.

sura-pati-krta-dirgha-drohato gostha-raksam
tava nava-grha-rupasyantare kurvata iva
agha-baka-ripunochchair datta-mana drutam me
nija-nikata-nivasam dehi govardhana tvam [7]

You protected all cowherds and their families from the prolonged mischief caused by Indra, the chief of gods, providing them with a new home inside Yourself. It takes You seconds to destroy the arrogance of violent enemies, such as Aghasur and Bakasur. O Govardhan, please give me a residence near You.

giri-nrpa! hari-dasa-sreni-varyeti nama-
mrtam idam uditam sri-radhika-vaktra-chandrat
vraja-nava-tilakatve klrpta! vedaih sphutam me
nija-nikata-nivasam dehi govardhana tvam [8]

O Great Mountain, Protector! You are the ‘Chief Servant of the Lord’ – the nectar of this Name emanated from the moon-like mouth of Sri Radhika. You are created to add novel embellishment and glory to Sri Vraja Dham! This is clearly stated in the Vedas. O Govardhan, please give me a residence near You.

nija-jana-yuta-radha-krsna-maitri-rasakta-
vraja-nara-pasu-paksi-vrata-saukhyaika-datah
aganita-karunatvan mam urikrtya tantam
nija-nikata-nivasam dehi govardhana tvam [9]

You delight all birds, beasts and men of Vraja, who serve Radha-Krishna and Their associates as their friends. Bestowing Your causeless mercy, please accept this languished soul. O Govardhan, please give me a residence near You.

nirupadhi-karunena sri-sachi-nandanena
tvayi kapati-satho ’pi tvat-priyenarpito ’smi
iti khalu mama yogyayogyatam tam agrhnan
nija-nikata-nivasam dehi govardhana tvam [10]

Your dearest beloved, the son of Sri Sachi Devi, who is irreproachably benevolent, has placed this deceitful rogue into Your care. Please do not consider whether I am fit or unfit. O Govardhan, please give me a residence near You.

rasada-dasakam asya srila-govardhanasya
ksiti-dhara-kula-bhartur yah prayatnad adhite
sa sapadi sukhade ’smin vasam asadya saksach-
chhubhada-yugala-seva-ratnam apnoti turnam [11]

Those who strive to study and recite this nectarean poem about Srila Govardhan, the greatest of Mountains, will immediately attain a happy residence there and very soon receive the precious jewel of auspicious service to the Divine Couple.

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