Sri Krishna Govardhan Lila: With the audio accompaniment of Sri Radha Raman Stuti of Sadguru Brahmanand Swami and Sri Govardhan Astak of Srila Vishvanath Cakravati Thakur interspersed with text from Sripad Jiva Goswamis Gopala Campu. Sri Govardhan Astaka of Sripad Viswanath Cakrati Thakur Eight verses glorifying Lord Haris greatest servant, The Govardhana Hill govardhanKrishna-prasadena samasta-saila- samrajyam apnoti ca vairino pi sakrasya yah prapa balim sa saksad govardhano me disatam abhistam May Govardhana Hill, which by Krishnas mercy became the king of all mountains and received the respectful tribute of its arch-enemy Indra, fulfill my desire. govardhansva-prestha-hastambuja-saukumarya- sukhanubhuter ati-bhumi-vrtteh mahendra-vajrahatim apy ajanam govardhano me disatam abhistam As it was held above the earth it became so filled with happiness by experiencing the softness of its beloved Krishnas lotus hand it did not even know it was being struck by Indras thunderbolt. May Govardhana Hill fulfill my desire. govardhanyatraiva krsno vrsabhanu-putrya danam grhitum kalaham vitene sruteh sprha yatra mahaty atah sri- govardhano me disatam abhistam Trying to collect a toll, Krishna quarreled there with King Vrsabhanus daughter. The personified Vedas yearn to listen to that quarrel. May Govardhana Hill fulfill my desire. govardhansnatva sarah svasu samira-hasti yatraiva nipadi-paraga-dhulih alolayan khelati caru sa sri- govardhano me disatam abhistam Bathing in a nearby lake, the elephant of a pleasant breeze, covered with pollen of kadamba and other flowers, gracefully plays there. May Govardhana Hill fulfill my desire. govardhankasturikabhih sayitam kim atrety uham prabhoh svasya muhur vitanvan naisargika-sviya-sila-sugandhair govardhano me disatam abhistam Does the sweet fragrance of Govardhana come from the musk deer who relax there? From the Lord who plays there? Or is it Govardhanas own natural scent? May Govardhana Hill fulfill my desire. govardhanvamsa-pratidhvany-anusara-vartma didrksavo yatra harim harinyah yantyo labhante na hi vismitah sa govardhano me disatam abhistam Searching there for Lord Hari on the path of His flute music, the astonished deer do not find Him. May Govardhana Hill fulfill my desire. govardhanyatraiva gangam anu navi radham arohya madhye tu nimagna-naukah krsno hi radhanugalo babhau sa govardhano me disatam abhistam As the Divine Couple travelled on the Ganges there the boat began to sink in the middle. Krishna was splendidly handsome as Radha clung to His neck. May Govardhana Hill fulfill my desire. govardhanvina bhavet kim hari-dasa-varya- padasrayam bhaktir atah srayami yam eva saprema nijesayoh sri- govardhano me disatam abhistam Without taking shelter of the feet of the hill that is the best of Lord Haris servants and full of love for the divine king and queen, how is it possible to attain pure devotional service? May Govardhana Hill fulfill my desire. govardhanetat pathed yo hari-dasa-varya- mahanubhavastakam ardra-cetah sri-radhika-madhavayoh padabja- dasyam sa vinded acirena saksat May the reader of these eight verses glorifying Lord Haris greatest servant, his heart melting with pure love, quickly attain direct service to the lotus feet of Sri Sri Radha-Madhava.
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