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SRI GAUDIYA GITANJALI : SPECIAL POETRY

Sri Sri Radhika Astakam (2)

(By Srila Rupa Goswami Prabhu)

sri-sri-radhikayai namah

Obeisances to Sri Sri Radhika.

disi disi rachayantim sancharan-netra-laksmi-
vilasita-khuralibhih khanjaritasya khelam
hrdaya-madhupa-mallim ballabhadhisa-sunor
akhila-guna-gabhiram radhikam archchayami [1]

Wherever She casts Her beautiful glance, Her eyes dart about like a restless wagtail bird. Sri Krishna’s heart to Her is like a fragrant flower to a bumblebee. She is infinitely replete with all virtues. I am worshipping this Sri Radhika.

pitur iha vrsabhanor anvavaya-prasastim
jagati kila samaste susthu vistarayantim
vraja-nrpati-kumaram khelayantim sakhibhih
surabhini nija-kunde radhikam archchayami [2]

She is the glory of the lineage of Her father, King Vrisabhanu. Verily, She extends all possible benediction throughout the world. Together with Her girlfriends, She plays with the youthful Son of the King of Vraja. I am worshipping this Sri Radhika.

sarad-upachita-raka-kaumudi-natha-kirti-
prakara-damana-diksa-daksina-smera-vaktram
natad-aghabhid-apangottungitananga-rangam
kalita-ruchi-tarangam radhikam archchayami [3]

Her beautiful smiling face tilted to the right overpowers the pastimes of the Master of the enchanting full autumnal moon. The sight of the Lord’s charming dancing delights Her and creates waves of divine taste within Her. I am worshipping this Sri Radhika.

vividha-kusuma-vrndotphulla-dhammilla-dhati-
vighatita-mada-ghurnat-keki-pichchha-prasastim
madhuripu-mukha-bimbodgirna-tambula-raga-
sphurad-amala-kapolam radhikam archchayami [4]

When She sees the face of Madhusudan Krishna (who famously killed the demon Madhu), embellished with a peacock feather seductively swinging in the air, it sends Her beautifully braided hair, tied around Her head and decorated with blossoms of various flowers, into sudden disarray and Her pitch-white cheeks turn bright red (from the touch of His betel-tinted lips). I am worshipping this Sri Radhika.

amalina-lalitambhah sneha-siktantarangam
akhila-vidha-visakha-sakhya-vikhyatasilam
sphurad-aghabhid-anargha-prema-manikya-petim
dhrta-madhura-vinodam radhikam archchayami [5]

She is deeply affectionate to Her stainless girlfriend, Lalita, and renowned for Her broad friendship with Visakha. She is a treasure trove of divine love for the effulgent Slayer of the demon Agha. She is the delight and nourishment of the deepest loving exchanges. I am worshipping this Sri Radhika.

atula-mahasi vrndaranya-rajye ’bhisiktam
nikhila-samaya-bhartuh kartikasyadhidevim
aparimita-mukunda-preyasi-vrnda-mukhyam
jagad-agha-hara-kirtim radhikam archchayami [6]

Possessing incomparable spiritual power and seated on the imperial throne of Vrindavan, You are the presiding Deity of the holy month of Kartik, the best of all seasons. You are the chief among the beloved of the unlimited Lord Mukunda. Your glory removes all miseries and inauspiciousness in the world. I am worshipping this Sri Radhika.

hari-pada-nakha-koti-prstha-paryanta-sima-
tatam api kalayantim prana-koter abhistam
pramudita-madiraksi-vrnda-vaidagdhya-diksa-
gurum ati-guru-kirtim radhikam archchayami [7]

The slopes of the Supreme Lord’s toenails are like oceans extending all the way to the horizon – they are dearer to Her than millions of lives. She is the greatest among all dexterous experts at casting bewitching glances. Her glories are unsurpassed. I am worshipping this Sri Radhika.

amala-kanaka-pattodghrsta-kasmira-gaurim
madhurima-laharibhih samparitam kisorim
hari-bhuja-parirabdham labdha-romancha-palim
sphurad-aruna-dukulam radhikam archchayami [8]

Her golden figure is the colour of ground saffron and unalloyed gold. Her fresh youth radiates waves of charm and sweetness. As the Lord encircles Her in His arms, She feels aroused, the hairs on Her body standing on end. She wears the clothes of a glowing crimson colour. I am worshipping this Sri Radhika.

tad-amala-madhurimnam kamam adhara-rupam
paripathati varistham susthu radhastakam yah
ahima-kirana-putri-kula-kalyana-chandrah
sphutam akhilam abhistam tasya tustas tanoti [9]

Her unalloyed nectarean Holy Name is the very basis and embodiment of transcendental conjugal love. If anybody properly studies this highest ‘Radhastakam’, the benedictine Moon Sri Krishna shining over the banks of the Yamuna will be pleased and fulfil all their desires.

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