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Approaching the month of Kartika

As the month of Kartika is approaching I am preparing myself to be in a better mindset of KC, this is the blessings of such months as Kartika and Purosottama Mas and Caturmasya.Easy we can forget these auspiscious times, as we can ignore ekadasis and the apperance days of the Acaryas and of the Supreme Lord Krsna in His various forms and not honor them, but that is a great crime .Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura has sung:

mādhava-tithi, bhakti-jananī, jetane pālana kori kṛṣṇa-basati, basati boli', parama ādare bori

That we should honor ekadasi and Janmastami and not take grains on these days, best is to fast Janmastami fasting is not optional for real vaisnavas:

śuddha-bhakata-caraṇa-reṇu, bhajana-anukūla bhakata-sevā, parama-siddhi, prema-latikāra mūla

(2) mādhava-tithi, bhakti-jananī, jetane pālana kori kṛṣṇa-basati, basati boli', parama ādare bori

(3) gaur āmāra, je-saba sthāne, koralo bhramaṇa rańge se-saba sthāna, heribo āmi, praṇayi-bhakata-sańge

(4) mṛdańga-bādya, śunite mana, abasara sadā jāce gaura-bihita, kīrtana śuni', ānande hṛdoya nāce

(5) jugala-mūrti, dekhiyā mora, parama-ānanda hoya prasāda-sebā korite hoya, sakala prapañca jaya

(6) je-dina gṛhe, bhajana dekhi, gṛhete goloka bhāya caraṇa-sīdhu, dekhiyā gańgā, sukha sā sīmā pāya

(7) tulasī dekhi', jurāya prāṇa, mādhava-toṣaṇī jāni' gaura-priya, śāka-sevane, jīvana sārthaka māni

(8) bhakativinoda, kṛṣṇa-bhajane, anakūla pāya jāhā prati-dibase, parama-sukhe, swīkāra koroye tāhā

TRANSLATION

1) The dust of the lotus feet of pure devotees, enthusiastic devotional service, and service to the pure devotees of the highest order are the roots of the creeper of devotion.

2) The holy days like Ekadasi and Janmastami are the mother of devotion for those devotees who respect them. Let the holy places of Krsna's pastimes be my places of worship, and bless me.

3) May I always visit all the holy places associated with the lila of Lord Caitanya and His devotees.

4) When I hear the sound of the mrdanga in my heart I always desire to join in kirtana; and when I hear the bonafide songs describing Lord Caitanya's pastimes, my heart dances in ecstasy.

5) Whenever I see the transcendental sri-vigrahas of Radha-Krsna I am in bliss, for by taking Their Lordships' prasada we can conquer over the material elements.

6) One day while performing devotional practices, I saw my house transformed into Goloka Vrndavana. When I take the caranamrta of the Deity, I see the holy Ganges waters that come from the feet of Lord Visnu, and my bliss knows no bounds.

7) By seeing the tulasi tree my heart feels joy and Lord Madhava (Krsna) is also satisfied. When I eat the prasada favored by Lord Caitanya it is a new life's experience. (Lord Caitanya was very fond of a green vegetable preparation called sak, and there is another song in this book that tells of the amazing effects of this type of prasada.)

8) Bhaktivinoda concludes by saying: "Whosoever attains the stage of enthusiasm for these devotional practices will be supremely blissful wherever he may be."

Srila Narottama das Thakura has sung:

Gauranga Nistha from Prarthana

(1) are bhai bhaja mora gauranga-carana na bhajiya mainu duhkhe dubi' grha-bisa-kupe dagdha kaila e panca parana

(2) tapa-traya-bisanale ahar-nisi hiya jwale deha sada haya acetana ripu-basa indriya haila gora-pada pasabila bimukha haila hena dhana

(3) hena gaura dayamaya chadi' saba laja-bhaya kaya mane laha re sarana parama durmati chila tare gora uddharila ta'ra haila patita-pabana

(4) gora dwija-nata-raje bandhaha hrdaya-majhe ki karibe samsara-samana narottama dasa kahe agora-sama keha nahe na bhajite deya prema-dhana

1) O brother, please worship the lotus feet of Lord Gauranga. I have not worshipped them, but instead have dived into the poisonous well of materialistic household-life, and as a result my five life-airs are burning with the poison of material life.

2) Day and night I burn in the poisonous fire of the threeforld miseries of material life, and as a result I repeatedly faint. mys senses are overwhelmed by lust, agreed, and numberless other enemies, and I am averse to the great treasure which is the lotus feet of Lord Gauranga.

3) O brother, give up all fear and shyness, and take shelter of merciful Lord Gauranga. Lord Gauranga rescues those who are most wicked at heart, and therefore He is known as Patita-pavana, the savior of the fallen.

4) If you place Lord Gauranga, the brahmana king of dancers, within your heart, then what will death be able to do to you? Narottama dasa says: There is no one equal to Lord Gauranga. Even if one will not become His devotee, still Lord Gauranga will freely give him the treasure of love of Krsna.

This month of Kartika is the most sacred as it is worship of Krsna in Vraja, we can also worship Lalita and Visakhadevi the formost of the Varistha Gopis the asta sahkis.

Srila Raghunath das Goswami has given such a beautiful prayer to Visakha in his Stavavali.Radha teaches Visakha the art of music and dance, and She teaches the whole spiritual world to worship Krsna.

ānanda-cinmaya-rasa-pratibhāvitābhis

tābhir ya eva nija-rūpatayā kalābhiḥ

goloka eva nivasaty akhilātma-bhūto

govindam ādi-puruṣaḿ tam ahaḿ bhajāmi

I worship Govinda, the primeval Lord, residing in His own realm, Goloka, with Radha, resembling His own spiritual figure, the embodiment of the ecstatic potency possessed of the sixty-four artistic activities, in the company of Her confidantes [sakhis], embodiments of the extensions of Her bodily form, permeated and vitalized by His ever-blissful spiritual rasa.

Sri Visakhanandabhidha-stotra translated by Kusakrata Prabhu

Visakha devi

Prayers with Names That Are the Bliss of Visakha
Translated by Sriman Kusakratha dasa
Text 1
bhava-nama-gunadinam aikyat sri-radhikaiva ya krishnendoh preyasi sa me sri-visakha prasidatu

May Sri Visakha who, because her nature, names, qualities, and features are like those of Sri Radha, is very dear to Lord Krishnacandra, be merciful to me.
Text 2
jayati srimati kacid vrindaranya-viharini vidhatus taruni-srishti- kausala-sriri ihojjvala

All glories to beautiful Sri Radha, who enjoys transcendental pastimes in Vrindavana forest To Her the creator Brahma has given splendor, intelligence, opulence, and eternal youth.
Text 3
chinna-svarna-sadrikshangi- rakta-vastravagunthini nirbandha-baddha-venika caru-kasmira-carcita

Her complexion is like pure gold. She is dressed in red garments. Her hair is carefully braided. She is charmingly anointed with kunkuma.
Text 4
dvi-kalendu-lalatodyat- kasturi-tilakojjvala sphuta-kokanada-dvandva- bandhuri-krita-karnika

Her forehead decorated with musk tilaka is like a crescent moon on the second day. She wears two red-lotus-flower earrings.
Text 5
vicitra-varna-vinyasa- citriti-krita-vigraha krishna-cora-bhayac coli- gumphi-krita-mani-stani

Her transcendental form is decorated with colorful aromatic powders, who out of fear of the thief Krishna carefully ties the bodice around Her jewel breasts.
Text 6
hara-manjira-keyura- cuda-nasagra-mauktikaih mudrikadibhir anyais ca bhushita bhushanottamaih

She is decorated with necklaces, anklets, a peacock feather, a pearl on the tip of Her nose, finger-rings, and many other beautiful ornaments.
Text 7
su-dipta-kajjaloddipta- nayanendivara-dvaya- saurabhojjvala-tambula- manjula sri-mukhambuja

Her glistening dark lotus eyes shine with black mascara. Her beautiful lotus mouth is splendid and fragrant with betelnuts.
Text 8
smita-lesa-lasat-pakva- caru-bimba-phaladhara madhuralapa-piyusha- sanjivita-sakhi-kula

Her gently smiling lips are glistening ripe bimba fruits, the nectar of whose sweet words brings Her friends to life.
Text 9
vrishabhanu-kulotkirti- vardhika bhanu-sevika kirtida-khani-ratna-srih sri-jita-srih sriyojjvala

She expands the fame of Maharaja Vrishabhanu's dynasty. She is a faithful worshiper of the sun-god. She is a valuable jewel taken from the mine known as Kirtida-devi. She is very beautiful. Her beauty defeats the goddess of fortune.
Text 10
ananga-manjari-jyeshtha sridamananda-danuja mukhara-drishti-piyusha- varti-naptri tad-asrita

She is Ananga-manjari's elder sister. She is Sridama's younger sister. She brings great happiness to him. She is the granddaughter that is nectar for Mukhara's eyes. She is Mukhara's shelter.
Text 11
paurnamasi-bahih-khelat- prana-panjara-sarika subala-pranayollasa tatra vinyasta-bharaka

Her life is a caged parrot set free by Paurnamasi. She is splendid with love for Subala,
Text 12
vrajesyah krishnavat prema- patri tatrati bhaktika amba-vatsalya-samsikta rohini-ghrata-mastaka

Mother Yasoda loves Her as much as she loves Krishna. She is devoted to Mother Yasoda. Kirtida showers Her with maternal love. Her head is affectionately smelled by Rohini.
Text 13
vrajendra-caranambhoje 'rpita-bhakti-parampara tasyapi prema-patriyam pitur bhanor iva sphutam

She is eternally devoted to the lotus feet of Maharaja Nanda. She is the object of love for Her father, Maharaja Vrishabhanu.
Text 14
guru-buddhya pralambarau natim dure vitanvati vadhu-buddhyaiva tasyapi prema-bhumiha hri-yuta

Considering Him to be Her spiritual master, She offers respectful obeisances to Balarama from far away. Considered by Him to be His sister-in-law, She is the shy object of Balarama's love,
comment:
(this is a very amazing vers because Lord Baladeva is the Adi Guru and even the Guru of Viskhadevi, we must always try to remember the lotusfeet of Lord Balarama)Text 15
lalita-lalita sviya- pranoru-lalitavrita lalita-prana-rakshaika- rakshita tad-vasatmika

She is embraced by Lalita. She considers Lalita more dear than life. She is devoted to Lalita's protection. She is submissive to Lalita's wishes.
Comment: Lalita devi is superior of all the Gopis and of all the Astasahkis, Sri Rupa Manjari always serves the lotusfeet of Lalita and Visakhadevi)
Text 16
vrinda-prasadhitottunga- kudungananga-vesmani krishna-khandita-manatval lalita-bhiti-kampini

When Krishna did not come to the rendezvous in the forest cottage carefully decorated by Vrinda, She trembled in fear of Lalita's reproaches.
commments: Visakhadevi also sometimes arranges the meetings of Radha and Krsna, the mood of Vraja is to bring Radha and Krsna together, the priya narma sakhas also have this function as well as some of the Sahkis always trying to arrange that Radha and Krsna will meet)Text 17
visakha-narma-sakhyena sukhita tad-gatatmika visakha-prana-dipali- nirmanchya-nakha-candrika

She is delighted by Visakha's playful friendship. She has given Her heart to Visakha. The moonlight of Her toenails is worshipped by the arati lamps of of Visakha's every breath.
CommentL Srila Raghunath das Goswami has given a very mysterious vers here, who is worshipping Visakha ,it appears to be Lalitadevi...we can not start to fathom the glories of Visakhadevi and Lalitadevi their glories are so confidential the Srimad Bhagavatam has not even mentioned them by names.But Srila Raghunath das Goswami does not want us to be ignorant of their glories: In his Vraja Vilasa he writes:
Flooded with the nectar of intense love for her two friends (Sri Sri Radha-Krsna), who more dear to her than her own life, affectionately arrogant in their presence, and daily arranging their rendezvous, Lalita-devi expertly teaches her friend Radha the art of jealous anger. I pray Lalita-devi will one day accept me as one of her associates.

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Visakha-devi is the place where youthful divine couple enjoys affectionate and playful joking pastimes. Her sweet transcendental singing eclipses the voices of the cuckoos. I pray that Vishaka-devi may become pleased with me and accept me as her student.

In his Manah Siksa he writes:
mad-isa-nathatve vraja-vipina-candram vraja-vane- svarim tan-nathatve tad-atula-sakhitve tu lalitam visakham siksali-vitarana-gurutve priya-saro- girindrau tat-preksa-lalita-rati-datve smara manah
O mind, please meditate on Krsna, the moon of Vraja forest, as the Lord of my controller, Srimati Radharani. And please meditate upon Srimati Radharani, the queen of Vraja forest, as Krsna’s controller. Also please meditate upon Lalita as the peerless friend of Radha and Krsna, Visakha as the guru who teaches Them many things, and Radha-kunda and Govardhana Hill as two places the mere sight of which bestows charming transcendental love for the divine couple.

We should pray that after many many lives we will be qualified to know what is it the Visakha devi even teaches the Divine couple Radha and Krsna, what kind of things she is teaching. When Lord Caitanya appeared He also met Visakha that had appeared as Ramananda Raya and Lord Caitanya asked and empowered Ramananda Raya to speak to many glories of devotional service.

Text 18
sakhi-vargaika-jivatu- smita-kairava-koraka sneha-phulli-krita-sviya- gana govinda-vallabha

The lotus bud of Her smile is the life of Her friends Her friends blossom with love for Her. She is the beloved of Lord Govinda.
comment: So many lilas are there in Govinda Lilamrta showing the great love of Visakhadevi
Text 19
vrindaranya-maha-rajya- maha-seka-mahojjvala goshtha-sarva-janajivya- vadana radanottama

Crowned the empress of Vrindavana forest, She shines with great splendor. Her face is the life of all the people in Vraja. Her teeth are very handsome.
Text 20
jnata-vrindatavi-sarva- lata-taru-mriga-dvija tadiya-sakhya-saurabhya- surabhi-krita-manasa

She personally knows each vine, tree, animal, and bird in Vrindavana forest. Her heart is fragrant with love for them all.

Comment by Paramananda das on October 20, 2012 at 7:35pm: Text 21
sarvatra kurvati sneham snigdha-prakritir abhavam nama-matra-jagac-citta- dravika dina-palika

From birth She has been naturally affectionate to all. Her name melts the hearts of the entire world. She is the protectress of the poor and unfortunate.
Text 22
gokule krishnacandrasya sarvapac-chanti-purvakam dhira-lalitya-vriddhy-artham kriyamana-vratadhika

She follows many vows and performs many austerities to free Lord Krishnacandra from any disturbance and also to enjoy playful pastimes with Him.
Text 23
guru-go-vipra-sat-kara- rata vinaya-sannata tad-asih-sata-vardhishnu- saubhagyadi-gunancita

She worships the spiritual masters, elders, cows, and brahmanas. She humbly bows down before them. She is worshiped by the good fortune and virtues obtained by hundreds of their benedictions.
Text 24
ayur-go-sri-yaso-dayi- pako durvasaso varat atah kundalata-niya- mana rajnyah samajnaya

She was blessed by Durvasa that food cooked by Her would bring long life, many cows, handsomeness, and fame to the person who eats it. On the order of Queen Yasoda. She was brought by Kundalata (to cook at Nanda's house).
Text 25
goshtha-jivatu-govinda- jivatu-lapitamrita nija-pranarbuda-sreni- rakshya-tat-pada-renuka

She is prepared to give many millions of lifetimes to protect a single particle of dust at Lord Krishna's feet. The nectar of Her conversation is the life and soul of Lord Govinda, the life of Vraja.
Text 26
krishna-padaravindodyan- makaranda-maye muda arishta-mardi kasare snatri nirbandhato 'nvaham

Every day She happily bathes in Radha-kunda, the lake of honey sprung from the lotus flower of Lord Krishna's feet.
Text 27
nija-kunda-puras-tire ratna-sthalyam ahar-nisam preshtha-narmalibhir bhangya samam narma vitanvati

In a jeweled pavilion on the shore of Her lake She jokes with dear and playful friends day and night.
Text 28
govardhana-guha-lakshmir govardhana-viharini dhrita-govardhana-prema dhrita-govardhana-priya

She is the treasure hidden in a cave of Govardhana Hill. She enjoys transcendental pastimes on Govardhana Hill. She is deeply in love with the lifter of Govardhana Hill. She is the beloved of the lifter of Govardhana Hill.
Text 29
gandharvadbhuta-gandharva radha badhapaharini candrakantis calapangi radhika bhanu-radhika

She is known as Gandharva because She was formerly a wonderful Gandharva girl. She is known as Radha because the worship (radha) of Her removes all distress. She is known as Candrakanti because She is like a candrakanti (cakora) bird that gazes at the moon of Lord Krishna from the corner of Her restless eyes. She is known as Bandhuradhika because She worships (radhika) Her friend (bandhu) Krishna.
comment: Radharani is also known as Gandharvika ..and once appeared in Gandharva loka in Her expanded form...
Text 30
gandharvika sva-gandhati- sugandhi-krita-gokula iti pancabhir ahuta namabhir gokule janaih

She is known as Gandharvika because Her bodily fragrance (gandha) makes Gokula fragrant. The people of Gokula address Her by these five names,
Text 31
harini harini-netra rangini rangini-priya rangini-dhvaninagacchat suranga-dhvani-hasini

She has a fair complexion. Her eyes are the eyes of a doe. She is cheerful and happy. She is fond of Her pet doe Rangini. She smiles to hear the sound of Krishna's pet deer Suranga, approaching when he hears the sound of Rangini.
Text 32
baddha-nandisvarotkantha kanta-krishnaika-kankshaya navanuraga-sambandha- madironmatta-manasa

She wishes to visit Nandisvara. She longs to see her lover, Sri Krishna. Her heart is intoxicated by drinking the new nectar of love for Him.
Text 33
madanonmadi-govindam akasmat prekshya hasini lapanti rudati kampra rushta dashtadharatura

Seeing Lord Govinda suddenly overwhelmed with passion, She spoke with Him, sometimes crying, sometimes trembling, and sometimes biting Her lip in anger.
Text 34
vilokayati govinde smitva caru-mukhambujam pushpakrishti-mishad urdhve dhrita-dor-mula-calana

She smiles to see lord Govinda's handsome face. On the pretext of being attracted to His flower garland, She touches His shoulder.
Text 35
samaksham api govindam avilokyeva bhavatah dale vilikhya tan-murtim pasyanti tad-vilokitam

Blinded by ecstatic love, and not seeing Govinda standing before Her, She gazed at the picture of Him She drew on a leaf.
Text 36
lilaya yacakam krishnam avadhiryeva bhamini girindra-gahvaram bhangya pasyanti vikasad-drisa

Playfully contemptuous of the pleading Krishna, proud Radha turned from Him, and deceitfully concealing her actual wishes, fixed Her wide-open eyes on the blank wall of the cave in the king of mountains.
Text 37
subala-skandha-vinyasta- bahau pasyati madhave smera smeraravindena tamalam tadayanty atha

When She saw Lord Madhava with His arm around Subala's shoulder, She became envious, outwardly smiled approvingly, and later tried to punish Krishna by striking His effigy tamala tree with a blossoming lotus flower.
Text 38
lilaya keli-pathojam smitva cumbita-madhave smitva bhalatta-kasturi- rasam ghritavati kvacit

She kissed Lord Madhava and at the same moment playfully smelled both His toy lotus and the musk anointing His forehead.
Text 39
maha-bhavojjvalac-cinta- ratnodbhavita-vigraham sakhi-pranaya-sad-gandha- varodvartana-suprabham

The love of the gopis for Krishna is full of transcendental ecstasy. It appears to be a brilliant jewel, and enlightened by such a transcendental jewel, Radha's body is further perfumed and decorated with kunkuma.
Text 40
karunyamrita-vicibhis tarunyamrita-dharaya lavanyamrita-vanyabhih snapitam glapitendiram

In the morning Her body is bathed in the nectar of compassion, in the afternoon in the nectar of youth, and in the evening in the nectar of luster itself. In this way the bathing is performed, and Her body becomes as brilliant as the cintamani jewel. She eclipses the goddess of fortune Lakshmidevi.
Text 41
hri-patta-vastra-guptangim saundarya-ghusrinancitam syamalojjvala-kasturi- vicitrita-kalevaram

Her dress is composed of various kinds of silken garments, which may be compared to Her natural shyness. Her beauty is more and more enhanced, being decorated with kunkuma, which is compared to beauty itself, and with blackish musk, which is compared to conjugal love. Thus Her body is decorated with different colors. The kunkuma is red and the musk is black.
Texts 42 and 43
kampasru-pulaka-stambha- sveda-gadgada-raktata unmado jadyam ity etai ratnair navabhir uttamaih

klptalankriti-samslishtam gunali-pushpa-malinim dhiradhiratva-sad-vasha- pata-vasaih parishkritam

Her ornaments embody the natural symptoms of ecstasy: trembling, tears, jubilation, stunning, perspiration, faltering of the voice, bodily redness, madness, and dullness. In this way the entire body is bedecked with these nine different jewels. Over and above this, the beauty of Her body is enhanced by Her transcendental qualities, which hang as a flower garland on Her body. The ecstasy of love for Krishna is known as dhira and adhira, sober and restless. Such ecstasy constitutes the covering of Sri Radha's body, and it is adorned by camphor.
Text 44
pracchanna-mana-dhammillam saubhagya-tilakojjvalam krishna-nama-yasah-srava- vatamsollasi-karnikam

Her transcendental anger toward Krishna is embodied as the arrangement of the hair on Her head, and the tilaka of Her great fortune shines on Her beautiful forehead. The earrings of Sri Radha are the holy names of Krishna, as well as the hearing of His name and fame.
Text 45
raga-tambula-raktoshthim prema-kautilya-kajjalam narma-bhashita-nihsyanda- smita-karpura-vasitam

Her lips are always reddish due to the betelnut of ecstatic affection for Krishna. The black ointment around Her eyes is Her tricky behavior with Krishna brought about by love. Her joking with Krishna and gentle smiling is the camphor with which She is perfumed.
Text 46
saurabhantah-pure garva- paryankopari lilaya nivishtam prema-vaicittya- vicalat-taralancitam

She sleeps in Her room with the aroma of pride, and when She lies down in Her bed, the transcendental variety of Her loving ecstasies is like a jeweled locket in the midst of Her necklace of separation.
Text 47
pranaya-krodha-sac-coli- bandha-gupti-krita-stanam sapatni-vaktra-hric-chosi- yasah-sri-kacchapi-ravam

Her transcendental breasts are covered by Her sari in the form of affection and anger toward Krishna. She has a stringed instrument known as a kacchapi-vina, which is the fame and fortune that actually dries up the faces and breasts of the other gopis.
Text 48
madhyatatma-sakhi-skandha- lila-nyasta-karambujam syamam syama-smaramoda- madhuli-parivesikam

She always keeps Her hands on the shoulder of Her gopi friend, who is compared to Her youthful beauty, and although She is highly qualified with so many spiritual assets, She is nonetheless affected by the Cupid known as Krishna. Thus She is defeated.
Text 49
subhaga-valgu-vincholi- mauli-bhushana-manjari a-vaikuntham ajandali- vatamsi-krita-sad-yasah

She is a crown of flowers decorating the heads of all fortunate girls. Her transcendental glories are the earrings worn by the spiritual and material worlds.
Text 50
vaidagdhyaika-sudha-sindhus caturyaika-sudha-puri madhuryaika-sudha-valli guna-ratnaika-petika

She is a nectar ocean of intelligence, a nectar city of beauty, a nectar vine of sweetness, a treasure-chest of the jewels of transcendental virtue.
Text 51
govindananga-rajive bhanu-srir varshabhanavi krishna-hrit-kumudollase sudhakara-kara-sthitih

The daughter of Maharaja Vrishabhanu is the sunshine on the rajiva lotus of Lord Govinda's amorous desires, and then again She is the nectar moonlight that makes the kumuda lotus of Lord Krishna's heart blossom with happiness.
Text 52
krishna-manasa-hamsasya manasi sarasi vara krishna-cataka-jivatu- navambhoda-payah-srutih

She is the Manasa-sarivara lake where the swan of Lord Krishna's heart swims, and She is the fresh rainwater that sustains the life of the cataka bird known as Lord Krishna.
Text 53
siddhanjana-sudha-vartih krishna-locanayor dvayoh vilasa-sranta-krishnange vatali madhavi mata

She is the nectar ointment decorating the eyes of Lord Krishna. She is the pleasant spring breeze that pleases the transcendental body of Lord Krishna fatigued by enjoying many pastimes.
Text 54
mukunda-matta-matanga- viharapara-dirghika krishna-prana-maha-mina- khelanananda-varidhih

She is the shoreless lake where the maddened elephant of Lord Mukunda sports. She is an ocean of bliss where the great fish of Lord Krishna's life-breath enjoys pastimes.

Comment by Paramananda das on October 20, 2012 at 7:36pm: Text 55
girindra-dhari-rolamba- rasala-nava-manjari krishna-kokila-sammodi- mandarodyana-vistritih

She is the fresh mango blossom that attracts the black bee known as Giridhari. On Mandara Mountain She is the garden that delights the cuckoo known as Sri Krishna.
Text 56
krishna-keli-vararama- viharadbhuta-kokila nadakrishta-bakadveshi- vira-dhira-mano-mriga

She is the wonderful cuckoo playing in the beautiful garden of Lord Krishna's pastimes. The music of Her voice attracts the deer of hero Krishna's gentle heart.
Text 57
pranayodreka-siddhy-eka- vasi-krita-dhritacala madhavati-vasa loke madhavi madhava-priya

By using the mystic power of Her intense love for Lord Krishna She has brought Him completely under Her control. Submissive to Lord Madhava, She is known as Madhava's lover and the beloved of Lord Madhava.
Text 58
krishna-manjula-tapinche vilasat-svarna-yuthika govinda-navya-pathode sthira-vidyul-latadbhuta

She is a splendid vine of golden yuthi flowers embracing the handsome tamala tree of Lord Krishna. She is a wonderful stationary lightning flash at the new monsoon cloud of Lord Krishna.
Text 59
grishme govinda-sarvange candra-candana-candrika site syama-subhangeshu pita-patta-lasat-pati

In the hot summer She is camphor, sandal paste, and moonlight cooling the limbs of Lord Govinda. In the winter She is the glittering yellow silk garment on the handsome limbs of Lord Syamasundara.
Text 60
madhau krishna-tarullase madhu-srir madhurakritih manju-mallara-raga-srih pravrishi syama-harshini

In spring She is the charming beauty that makes the tree of Lord Krishna blossom with happiness. In the monsoon She is the beauty of the graceful melody mallara, which delights Lord Syamasundara.
Text 61
ritau saradi rasaika- rasikendram iha sphutam varitum hanta rasa-srir viharanti sakhi-srita

In the autumn season She becomes the beauty of the rasa dance as She and Her friends enjoy pastimes with the rasa dance's king.
Text 62
hemante smara-yuddhartham atantam raja-nandanam paurushena parajetum jayasrir murti-dharini

In the winter She whose beauty defeats even the goddess of fortune tries to defeat restless prince Krishna in Their amorous battle.
Texts 63 and 64
sarvatah sakala-stavya- vastuto yatnatas cirat saran akrishya tair yuktya nirmayadbhuta-sobhaya

sva-slagham kurvata phulla- vidhina slaghita muhuh gauri-sri-mrigya-saundarya- vandita-sri-nakha-prabha

Comparing Her to all that is most wonderfully beautiful, Lord Brahma praises Her at every moment and worships the splendor of Her toenails, the beauty of which Gauri and Sri yearn to attain.
Text 65
sarat-saroja-subhramsu- mani-darpana-malaya nirmanchita-mukhambhoja- vilasat-sushama-kana

The host of autumn lotus flowers, moons, and jewel mirrors worships a tiny fragment of the splendid beauty of Her lotus face.
Text 66
sthayi-sancari-suddipta- sattvikair anubhavakaih vibhavadyair vibhavo 'pi svayam sri-rasatam gata

She is filled with the ecstasies of sthayi-bhava, sacari-bhava, suddipta-bhava, sattvika-bhava, anubhava, andvibhava. She is the personification of transcendental nectar.
Text 67
saubhagya-dundubhi-prodyad- dhvani-kolahalaih sada vitrasti-krita-garvishtha- vipakshakhila-gopika

The continuous tumult of the dundubhi drums of Her good fortune frightens all Her gopi rivals.
Text 68
vipaksha-laksha-hrit-kampa- sampadaka-mukha-sriya vasi-krita-bakarati- manasa madanalasa

The beauty of Her face makes the hearts of hundreds of thousands of gopi rivals tremble in fear. Lord Krishna is under Her dominion. She is listless with love for Him.
Text 69
kandarpa-koti-ramya-sri- jayi-sri-giridharina cancalapanga-bhangena vismarita-sati-vrata

Aroused by the restless sidelong glances of Lord Krishna, whose charming handsomeness defeats millions of Kamadevas, She has now completely forgotten all the vows of a chaste wife.
Text 70
krishneti-varna-yugmoru- moha-mantrena mohita krishna-deha-varamoda- hridya-madana-madita

The two-syllable Krishna-mantra has cast its spell on Her. The aroma of Krishna's body maddens Her with amorous desire.
Text 71
kutila-bhru-calac-canda- kandarpoddanda-karmuka nyastapanga-sara-kshepair vihvali-krita-madhava

Firing many arrows of sidelong glances from the formidable curved Cupid's bow of Her eyebrows, She agitates Lord Madhava.
Text 72
nijanga-saurabhodgara- madakaushadhi-vatyaya unmadi-krita-sarvaika- madaka-pravaracyuta

Carried by the wind, the fragrance of Her transcendental body is a powerful aphrodisiac that maddens the all-enchanting and infallible Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Text 73
daivac chruti-pathayata- nama-nihara-vayuna prodyad-romanca-sitkara- kampi-krishna-mano-hara

By chance entering the pathway of His ears, the cooling breeze of Radha's name steals Krishna's heart, makes Him tremble with cold, and makes the hairs of His body stand erect with excitement.
Text 74
krishna-netra-lasaj-jihva- lehya-vaktra-prabhamrita krishnanya-trishna-samhari sudha-saraika-jharjhari

The tongue of Lord Krishna's glistening eyes drinks the nectar of the beauty of Her face. She is a swiftly-moving nectar mountain stream that removes from Lord Krishna the desire to enjoy anything else.
Text 75
rasa-lasya-rasollasa- vasi-krita-balanuja gana-phulli-kritopendra pikoru-madhura-svara

With the nectar happiness She brought Him in the rasa dance She brought Krishna under Her complete control. Her songs more sweet than the cuckoo made Lord Krishna blossom with happiness.
Text 76
krishna-keli-sudha-sindhu- makari makara-dhvajam vardhayanti sphutam tasya narmasphalana-khelaya

She is a shark playing in the nectar ocean of Lord Krishna's pastimes. By speaking playful joking words She arouses the amorous desires of Lord Krishna.
Text 77
gatir matta-gajah kumbhau kucau gandha-madoddhurau madhyam uddama-simho 'yam tri-balyo durga-bhittayah

Her walking is the graceful movement of a maddened elephant. Her breasts, fragrant with musk, are two waterpots. Her waist is the waist of a powerful lion. The three folds of skin on her abdomen are three impenetrable ramparts.
Text 78
romali naga-pasa-srir nitambo ratha ulbanah danta durdanta-samantah padangulyah padatayah

The line of hairs on her abdomen is the snake-noose of Varuna. Her hips are a great chariot. Her teeth are powerful feudal barons. Her toes are infantry soldiers.
Text 79
padau padatikadhyakshau pulakah prithu-kankatah uru jaya-mani-stambhau bahu pasa-varau dridhau

Her feet are two generals. Her thighs are two jeweled victory columns. Standing erect, the hairs of Her body are a great suit of armor. Her arms are two great ropes.
Text 80
bhru-dvandvam karmukam kruram katakshah sanitah sarah bhalam ardhendu-divyastram ankusani nakhankurah

Her eyebrows are two formidable bows. Her glances are sharpened arrows. Her forehead is a glittering half-moon arrow. Her nails are spears.

Comment by Paramananda das on October 20, 2012 at 7:37pm: Text 81
svarnendu-phalakam vaktram kripani karayor dyutih bhalla-bharah karangulyo gandau kanaka-darpanau

Her face is a moon-shaped golden shield. The splendor of Her hands is a sword. Her fingernails are crescent-shaped arrows. Her cheeks are golden mirrors.
Text 82
kesa-pasah katu-krodhah karnau maurva-gunottamau bandhukadhara-rago 'ti- pratapah kara-kampakah

Her braids are bitter with anger. Her ears are two beautiful bowstrings. The powerful redness of Her bandhuka flower lips makes Lord Krishna's lips tremble.
Text 83
dundubhy-adi-ravas cuda- kinkini-nupura-svanah cibukam svastikam sastam kanthah sankho jaya-pradah

The tinkling of Her bracelets, anklets, and bells is a tumult of dundubhis and other drums. Her chin is glorious and beautiful. Her neck is conchshell proclaiming victory.
Text 84
parishvango hi viddhy-astram saurabham madakaushadam vani mohana-mantra-srir deha-buddhi-vimohini

Her embrace is a brahmastra weapon. Her bodily fragrance is a powerful aphrodisiac. Her words are a magic spell that enchants the body and mind of Lord Krishna.
Text 85
nabhi ratnadi-bhandaram nasasrih sakalonnata smita-leso 'py acintyadi vasi-karana-tantrakah

Her navel is a treasury of precious jewels. Her nose is beautiful. Her gentle smile casts a spell on the infallible Personality of Godhead and brings Him under Her control.
Text 86
alakanam kulam bhishmam bhringastram bhanga-dayakam murtih kandarpa-yuddha-srir veni sanjayini dhvaja

Her curling locks of hair are a dangerous bhringa weapon. She is splendid in amorous battle. Her braided hair is a victory flag.
Text 87
iti te kama-sangrama- samagyo durghatah paraih idrisyo lalitadinam senaninam ca radhike

"O Radhika, You and Your generals headed by Lalita possess all weapons for amorous battle that are very difficult for others to obtain.
Text 88
ato darpa-madad yutam danindram avadhirya mam mahamara-maha-raja- niyuktam prathitam vraje

"Intoxicated by pride, you disrespect Me, even though I am well known in Vraja as Kama's tax-collector.
Texts 89-92
sushthu simanta-sindura tilakanam vara-tvisham harangadadi-colinam nasa-mauktika-vasasam

keyura-mudrikadinam kajjalodyad-vatamsayoh etavad-yuddha-vastunam parardhyanam parardhyatah
tatha dadhy-adi-gavyanaam amulyananam vrajodbhavat adattva me karam nyayyam khelantyo bhramateha yat
tato maya samam yuddham kartum icchata budhyate kim caiko 'ham satam yuyam kurudhvam kramasas tatah

"I shall now collect the proper taxes from you all. You must immediately give Me the red sindura decorating your parted hair, your splendid necklaces and bracelets, the pearls decorating your noses, your bodices and other garments, your peacock-feather ornaments, your rings, the black mascara decorating your eyes, your earrings, and all the millions of other conjugal weapons you carry. You must also give many jugs of yogurt and the other priceless dairy-products of Vraja. If you are foolish you may ignore My demands, avoid this tax, and continue to enjoy pastimes in this place. If this is your decision, then you must fight with Me. Since I am alone and there are a hundred of you, you should approach Me one-by-one, and I will fight each of you in single combat.
Text 93
prathamam lalitoccanda caratac canda-sangaram tatas tvam tad anu preshtha- sangarah sakalah kramat

"First the ferocious Lalita will fight with Me. Then You will fight with Me. Then all Your warlike friends, one after another will fight with Me.
Text 94
atha cen militah kartum kamayadhve ranam madat agre sarata tad dorbhyam pinashmi sakalah kshanat

"If together you foolishly wish to fight with Me, then all of you rush at Me, and with My arms I will pound you all into dust in a moment."
Text 95
iti krishna-vacah srutva satopam narma-nirmitam sanandam madanakranta- manasali-kulanvita

Hearing Lord Krishna's arrogant joking words in the company of Her friends, Sri Radha became jubilant and Her heart became overpowered with amorous passion.
Text 96
smitva netranta-banais tam stabdhi-kritya madoddhatam gacchanti hamsavad bhangya smitva tena dhritancala

Smiling, She stunned Krishna with the arrows of many sidelong glances and aroused His desire to enjoy amorous pastimes. As She walked as gracefully as a swan, smiling Krishna approached Her and clutched the edge of Her garment.
Text 97
lilayancalam akrishya calanti caru-helaya puro ruddha-patham tam tu pasyanti rushtaya drisa

She continued walking. He playfully tugged at the edge of Her garment. She rebuked Him with charming words. He blocked Her path. She stared at Him with angry eyes.
Text 98
manasa-svardhunim turnam uttaritum tarim srita kampitayam tarau bhitya stuvanti krishna-navikam

She entered a boat to cross the Manasa-ganga. When the boat violently rocked to and fro She became afraid and prayed to the boatman Krishna.
Text 99
nija-kunda-payah-keli- lila-nirjitam acyutam hasitum yunjati bhangya smera smera-mukhih sakhih

Defeating the undefeatable Supreme Personality of Godhead as They both played in the waters of Her lake, She smiled and spoke many crooked joking words to make Her smiling friends laugh out loud.
Text 100
makanda-makula-syandi- maranda-syandi-mandire keli-talpe mukundena kunda-vrindena mandita

In a cottage decorated with mango buds dripping honey She sat on the pastime-couch and Lord Mukunda decorated Her with jasmine flowers.
Text 101
nana-pushpa-mani-vrata- pincha-gunja-phaladibhih krishna-gumphita-dhammillot- phulla-roma-smarankura

As Krishna decorated Her braided hair with many different flowers, jewels, peacock feathers, gunja, and other ornaments, Her desire to enjoy with Him became aroused and the hairs of Her body stood erect with excitement.
Text 102
manju-kunje mukundasya kucau citrayatah karam kshapayanti kuca-kshepaih su-sakhya-madhunonmada

In a beautiful forest grove Lord Mukunda painted pictures on Her breasts. By moving Her breasts She made His hand tremble. She was intoxicated by the honey of Their intimate friendship,
Text 103
vilase yatnatah krishna- dattam tambula-carvitam smitva vamyad agrihnana tatraropita-dushanam

When in Their pastimes Lord Krishna offered Her betelnuts He had chewed, out of contrariness She rejected His offer, imagining the betelnuts to be defective.
Text 104
dyute pani-kritam vamsim jitva krishna-su-gopitam hasitvacchidya grihnana stuta smerali-sancayaih

When She won the flute in the dice-game, Krishna tried to carefully conceal it from Her. Finding it, She laughed and broke it to pieces, cheered on by Her smiling friends.
Text 105
visakha-gudha-narmokti- jita-krishnarpita-smita narmadhyaya-varacarya bharati-jaya-vagmita

She smiled when Visakha defeated Krishna in the duel of veiled joking words. She is the best teacher of the science of joking. Her eloquence defeats goddess Sarasvati.
Text 106
visakhagre rahah-keli- kathodghataka-madhavam tadayanti dvir abjena sa-bhru-bhangena lilaya

When Lord Madhava described Their confidential pastimes to Visakha, Radha knitted Her eyebrows and playfully struck Him twice with a lotus flower.
Text 107
lalitadi-purah sakshat krishna-sambhoga-lanchane sucyamane drisa dutya smitva hunkurvati rusha

When, speaking with a glance a gopi messenger revealed to Lalita and the other gopis the signs of Radha's having enjoyed with Krishna, smiling Radha angrily rebuked her.
Text 108
kvacit pranaya-manena smitam avritya maunini bhitya smara-sarair bhangya- linganti sa-smitam harim

Sometimes, driven by the anger of love, She covers all smiles a refuses to speak to Krishna. Sometimes, afraid of Kama's arrows, She crookedly embraces the smiling Lord Hari.
Text 109
kupitam kautukaih krshnam vihare badha-mauninam katara parirabhyasu manayanti smitananam

Angered by Her playful tricks, Krishna refused to speak to Her. Tormented, She suddenly embraced Him. She respectfully worshiped the smiling Lord Krishna.

Comment by Paramananda das on October 20, 2012 at 7:37pm: Text 110
mithah pranaya-manena maunini mauninam harim nirmauna smara-mitrena nirmaunam vikshya sa-smita

Pushed by jealous anger, Radha and Krishna refused to speak to each other. Seeing Her friend Kamadeva force Krishna to speak to Her, Radha smiled and spoke to Him.
Text 111
kvacit pathi milac-candra- vali-sambhoga-dushanam srutva krura-sakhi-vaktran mukunde manini rusha

Hearing from the mouth of a cruel friend that Mukunda had met candravali on the path and enjoyed with her, Radha became filled with jealous anger.
Text 112
pada-laksha-rasollasi- siraskam kamsa-vidvisham krita-kaku-satam sasra pasyantishac-calad-drisa

Krishna placed the red lac from Radha's soles on His head and begged Her forgiveness with hundreds of plaintive speeches. She looked at Him, Her slightly moving eyes filled with tears.
Text 113
kvacit kalindaja-tire pushpa-trotana-khelaya viharanti mukundena sardham ali-kulavrita

Sometimes, accompanied by Her friends on the bank of the Yamuna, She enjoys pastimes of picking flowers with Lord Mukunda.
Text 114
tatra pushpa-krite kopad vrajanti prema-karitat vyaghotita mukundena smitva dhritva patancalam

Agitated with loving anger, She suddenly left these flower-pastimes. Krishna immediately followed Her, smiling, and tugging at the edge of Her sari.
Text 115
vihara-srantitah kantam lalita-nyasta-mastakam vijayanti svayam premna krishnam rakta-patancalaih

Exhausted from enjoying many pastimes, Krishna places His head on Lalita's lap. With great love Radha personally fans Her lover with a red cloth.
Text 116
pushpa-kalpita-dolayam kala-gana-kutuhalaih premna preshtha-sakhi-vargair dolita hari-bhushita

Decorated by Lord Hari, She moves to and fro on the swing of flowers, lovingly pushed by Her jubilant, sweetly singing, dear friends.
Text 117
kunda-kunjangane valgu gayad-ali-gananvita vinanandita-govinda- datta-cumbena lajjita

In a forest courtyard by a lake Radha played the vina as her friends sweetly sang. Pleased by Her musical skill, Krishna suddenly kissed the embarrassed Radha.
Text 118
govinda-vadanambhoje smitva tambula-vitikam yunjatiha mitho narma- keli-karpura-vasitam

Smiling, Radha places in Lord Govinda's lotus mouth betelnuts aromatic with the camphor of Their joking words.
Text 119
girindra-gahvare talpe govindorasi salasam sayana lalita-vijya- mana sviya-patancalaih

In a cave of Govardhana Hill, as Lalita fans Her with the edge of her sari, tired Radha sleeps on Lord Govinda's chest.
Text 120
apurva-bandha-gandharva- kalayonmadya madhavam smitva harita-tad-venu- hara smera-visakhaya

As smiling Radha charms Madhava with Her unprecedented musical skill, smiling Visakha steals His garland and flute.
Text 121
vina-dhvani-dhutopendra- hastac-cyotita-vamsika cuda-svana-hrita-syama- deha-geha-patha-smritih

The sound of Radha's vina makes Krishna tremble and the flute slips from His hand. The tinkling of Her bracelets and ornaments makes Him forget His own body and the path that leads to His home.
Text 122
murali-gilitottunga- griha-dharma-kula-sthitih sringato datta-tat-sarva- sa-tilapo-'njali-traya

Krishna's flute has swallowed up Radha's concern for Her noble household duties and the good reputation of Her family. Because of Krishna's buffalo-horn bugle She offers for them a funeral oblation of three palms full of sesame seeds and water.
Text 123
krishna-pushti-karamodi- sudha-saradhikadhara sva-madhuritva-sampadi- krishna-padambujamrita

Radha feeds Krishna the most sweet and fragrant nectar of Her lips. It is Her sweetness that creates the nectar of Krishna's lotus feet.
Text 124
radheti nija-namnaiva jagat-khyapita-madhava madhavasyaiva radheti jnapitatma jagat-traye

Lord Madhava is famous in the three worlds because His name is connected to the name of Radha. Sri Radha is famous in the world because Her name is connected to the name of Lord Madhava.
Text 125
mriganabheh sugandha-srir ivendor iva candrika taroh sumanjariveha krishnasyabhinnatam gata

Just as the sweet fragrance of musk perfume is not different from the substance musk, just as moonlight is not different from the moon, and just as the beautiful blossoms of a tree are not different from the tree, in the same way Sri Radha is not different from Lord Krishna.
Text 126
rangina sanga-rangena sananga-ranini-krita sananga-ranga-bhangena surangi-krita-rangada

Lord Krishna, wishing to associate with Sri Radha, approached Her as if He were a passionate deer, and She responded by assuming the role of an amorous doe. Krishna began His amorous dance, and She delighted Him by gracefully responding.
Texts 127-130
ity etan-nama-lilakta- padyaih piyusha-varshakaih tad-rasasvada-nishnata- vasana-vasitantaraih

giyamanam janair dhanyaih sneha-viklinna-manasaih natva tam kripayavishtam dushto 'pi nishthurah sathah
jano 'yam yacate duhkhi rudann uccair idam muhuh tat-padambhoja-yugmaika- gatih kataratam gatah
kritva nija-ganasyantah karunyan nija-sevane niyijayatu mam sakshat seyam vrindavanesvari

Many fortunate persons, their hearts melting with devotional love and yearning to taste the nectar of Her service, glorify Sri Radha by reciting these verses filled with Her holy names and transcendental pastimes, which are like many showers of nectar. Bowing down, this sinful, cruel, unhappy criminal, who considers Her lotus feet the only goal of his life, loudly weeping, begs: "May the queen of Vrindavana be merciful. May She accept me as one of Her associates and engage me in her direct service."
Text 131
bhajami radham aravinda-netram smarami radham madhura-smitasyam vadami radham karuna-bharardram tato mamanyasti gatir na kapi

I worship lotus-eyed Radha. I meditate on sweetly-smiling Radha. I glorify supremely merciful Radha. She is the only goal of my life. I have no other goal.
Text 132
lila-namankita-stotram visakhanandadabhidham yah pathen niyatam goshthe vasen nirbhara-dina-dhih

A person who, thinking himself the lowest and most fallen of persons, regularly reads this prayer, which is filled with the holy names and pastimes of Sri Radha , and which bears the name Visakhanandada (Prayers That Delight Visakha), will live eternally in the abode of Vraja.
Text 133
atmalankriti-radhayam pritim utpadya moda-bhak niyojayati tam krishnah sakshat tat-priya-sevane

To that reader Lord Krishna grants love for Sri Sri Radha-Krishna. That reader Lord Krishna engages in the direct service of His beloved.
Text 134
srimad-rupa-padambhoja- dhuli-matraika-sevina kenacid grathita padyair malaghreya tad-asrayaih

A certain servant of the dust of Srila Rupa Gosvami's lotus feet has strung this garland of verses glorifying Sri Radha's lotus feet. They who have taken shelter of Srila Rupa Gosvami will be able to appreciate the sweet fragrance of this garland of verses.

http://www.harekrsna.com/philosophy/associates/rasas/varistha.htm

I am afraid to explain to many glories of Radha and Krsna and Visakha as so many persons will not appriciate and take these matters very lightly, it is the 9th offence to the Holy name to broadcast to many intimate glories of the holy name and the Divine Couple.

Except for Radha Krsna what use is anything of this world??? Bewildered by Maya I constantly forget Their lotusfeets, may they still be merciful to this ignorant fool that is trying to glorify Them...

Comment by Paramananda das on October 20, 2012 at 7:38pm: divyad-vrindaranya-kalpa-drumadhah-
shrimad-ratnagara-simhasana-sthau
shri-shri-radha-shrila-govinda-devau
preshthalibhih sevyamanau smarami
"I mediate on Shri Shri Radha and Govinda, who sit on an effulgent throne underneath a desire tree in a temple of jewels in Vrindavana. They are being served by Their most confidential associates, the gopis." (Chaitanya-charitamrita, Adi-lila, 1.16)
sat-pundarika-nayanam
meghabham vaidyutambaram
dvi-bhujam jnana-mulradhyam
vana-malinam ishvaram
divyalankaranopetam
sakhibhih pariveshtitam
chid-ananda-ghanam krishnam
radhalingita-vigraham
shri krishnam shri-ghana-shyamam
purnananda-kalevaram
dvi-bhujam sarva-devesham
radhalingita-vigraham
"I meditate on the Supreme Lord, Shri Krishna, who possesses beautiful lotus eyes, whose color is that of a new cloud, whose clothes are like lightning, who possesses two arms and a beautiful forest garland, and whose hand is indicating divine knowledge by exhibiting the jnana-mudra. That Krishna is decorated with glittering ornaments and is surrounded by all the cowherd friends of Shrimati Radharani. While being embraced by Shrimati Radharani Herself, His form is intensified consciousness and bliss. Shri Krishna, who is intensely bluish-black, in His two-armed form, is the Lord of all the demigods, and His body is full of transcendental bliss."
samsara-sagaran natha
putra-mitra-grihanganat
goptarau me yuvam eva
prapanna-bhaya-bhanjanau
"O Radha-Krishna, You are my protectors from the ocean of material existence which is characterized by sons, friends, household and land. Therefore You are known as the destroyers of the fear of those who are surrendered unto You."

tavasmi radhika-natha
karmana manasa gira
krishna-kante tavaivasmi
yuvam eva gatir mama
sharanam vam prapanno 'smi
karuna-nikarakarau
prasadam kuru dasyam bho
mayi dushte 'paradhini
"O Lord of Shrimati Radharani, I am Yours; my actions, mind and words. O lover of Shri Krishna, Shrimate Radharani, I belong to You alone. You both are my only shelter. O Radha and Krishna, ocean of mercy, I am taking shelter of You. Please be pleased upon me and make me Your servant, although I am such a fallen offender."

bhumau skhakita-padanam
bhumir evavalambanam
tvayi jataparadhanam
tvam eva sharanam prabho
"Just as the ground is the only support for those whose feet have slipped, so also You alone are the only shelter, even for those who have committed offense to You."
govinda-vallabhe radhe
prarthaye tvam aham sada
tvadiyam iti janatu
govindo mam tvaya saha
"O Shrimati Radharani, the dearest of Lord Govinda, this is always my request to You--please let Lord Govinda, along with Yourself, consider me to be one of Your assistants."
radhe vrindavanadhishe
karunamrita-vahini
kripaya nija-padabja-
dasyam mahyam pradiyatam
"O Shrimati Radharani, O Queen of Vrindavana, You are a river flowing with the nectar of mercy. Please be kind upon me, and give me a little service at Your lotus feet."

The best way to worship Visakhadevi is to glorify Radharani:

Grhe Radha Vane Radha

Radha Stotram

Author: Vyasadeva

Book Name: Brahmanda Purana

From a conversation between Shrila Brahma and Shrila Narada in the Brahmanda Purana

grihe raadhaa vane raadhaa raadhaa prishthe purah sthitaa yatra yatra sthita raadhaa raadhaaivaaraadhyate mayaa (1)

Radha is in the home, Radha is in the forest, and She is both behind and before me. I worship the all-pervading Radhaji, wherever She is present.

jihvaa raadhaa shrutau raadhaa raadhaa netre hridi sthitaa sarvaanga-vyaapini raadhaa radhaaivaaraadhyate mayaa (2)

Radha is on my tongue, Radha is in my ears, Radha is in my eyes and inside my heart. I worship Radhaji, who is within the bodies of all.

pujaa raadhaa japo raadhaa raadhikaa chaabhivandane smritau raadhaa shiro raadhaa radhaaivaaraadhyate mayaa (3)

Radha is in my puja, Radha is in my mantra-japa, Radha is in my , Radha is in my memory, and Radha is in my head - I worship that Radhaji.

gane raadhaa gune raadhaa radhikaa bhojane gatau raatrau raadhaa divaa raadhaa raadhaaivaaraadhyate mayaa (4)

Whenever I sing, I sing about the qualities of Radha, everything I eat is Radha’s prasada, wherever I go I always remember Radha, Radha is in the night, Radha is in the day - I worship that Radhaji.

maadhurye madhura raadhaa mahattve raadhikaa guruh saundarye sundari raadhaa raadhaaivaaraadhyate mayaa (5)

Radha is the sweetness within anything that is sweet; of anything that is important, Radha is the most important; and of everything that is beautiful, Radha is the supreme beauty - I worship that Radhaji.

raadhaa rasa-sudhaa-sindhu raadhaa saubhaagya-manjari raadhaa vrajaangaNaa-mukhyaa raadhaaivaaraadhyate mayaa (6)

Radha is an ocean of nectarean rasa, Radha is the flower-bud of all good fortune, Radha is the foremost gopi of Vraja - I worship that Radhaji.

raadhaa padmaanana padmaa padmodbhava-supujitaa padme vivechita raadhaa raadhaaivaaraadhyate mayaa (7)

Because Radha’s face is like a spotless lotus flower, She is known as Padma. She is worshiped by Brahma who appeared on the lotus emanating from Vishnu’s navel, and when She was first discovered by Her father, She was resting upon a lotus - I worship that Radhaji.

raadhaa krishNaatmikaa nityam krishNo raadhaatmako dhruvam vrindaavaneshvari raadhaa raadhaaivaaraadhyate mayaa (8)

Radha is eternally immersed in Shri Krishna, Krishna is certainly always immersed in Radha, and Radha is the queen of Vrindavana - I worship that Radhaji.

jihvaagre raadhika-naama netraagre raadhikaa-tanuh karne cha raadhikaa-kirtir maanase raadhikaa sadaa (9)

Radha’s name is on the tip of my tongue, Radha’s beautiful form is always before my eyes, descriptions of Radha’s fame are always in my ears, and Radha always resides in my mind.

krishNena pathitam stotram raadhikaa-pritaye param yah pathet praayato nityam raadhaa-krishNaantigo bhavet (10)

Whoever regularly recites with great care this spoken by Shri Krishna will attain loving service for the feet of Shri Radha-Krishna.

aaraadhita-manah krishNo raadhaaraadhita-maanasah krishNaakrishta-mana raadhaa raadhaa-krishNeti yah pathet (11)

Shrimati Radhika worships Shri Krishna in Her heart and mind, and Krishna worships Shrimati Radhika in His heart and mind; Shri Krishna attracts Radhika’s heart and mind, and Radhika attracts Krishna’s heart and mind. Whoever lovingly recites this prayer will become similarly attracted to the lotus feet of Shri Radha-Krishna.

vaisnava das anu das

Paramananda das

Comment by Paramananda das on October 22, 2012 at 3:34am: Śrī Caitanya CaritāmṛtaMadhya 8.23

svābhāvika prema dońhāra udaya karilā

duńhā ālińgiyā duńhe bhūmite paḍilā

SYNONYMS

svābhāvika — ; prema — love; dońhāra — of both of them; udaya — awakening; karilā — there was; duńhā — both; ālińgiyā — embracing; duńhe — both of them; bhūmite — on the ground; paḍilā — fell down.

TRANSLATION

Their natural love for each other was awakened in them both, and they embraced and fell to the ground.

PURPORT

Śrīla Rāmānanda Rāya was an incarnation of the gopī Viśākhā. Since Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was Lord Kṛṣṇa Himself, there was naturally an awakening of love between Viśākhā and Kṛṣṇa. Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu is the combination of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī and Kṛṣṇa, and the gopī Viśākhā is a principal gopī assisting Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī. Thus the natural love between Rāmānanda Rāya and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu awakened and they embraced.

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