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miércoles, 30 de mayo de 2012

Sri Ladileyashtakam Narayan Bhatta Goswami




Sri Ladileyashtakam   


The Beloved of Brishabhanu’s Darling

The author of this prayer, Narayan Bhatta Goswami,
was a disciple of Sri Krishnadas Brahmachari, who
in turn was a disciple of Sri Gadadhar Pandit. Narayan
Bhatta Goswami lived for many years in Vraja.
He is said to have discovered the ancient deity of
Sriji and had her installed on top of Barshana hill.
He was a prolific writer and authored Bhakti-rasatarangini,
Vraja-bhakti-vilasa, Vraja-dipika, Vrajotsavacandrika,
Vraja-mahodadhi, Vrajotsava- hladini,
Brihad Vraja-gunotsava, Vraja-prakasa, Vraja-dipika,
Bhakta-bhushana-sandarbha, Vraja-sadhana-candrika,
Bhakti-viveka, Sahana-dipika, Rasika-hladini,
Premankura (drama), Ladili-lala Yugala Paddhati
and this Ladileyashtakam. Narayan Bhatta Goswami’s
samadhi is near Barshana in Uchagaon, the village
where Lalita Sakhi appeared.

“Ladili” literally means “darling”. It is a popular
name of Srimati Radharani in Vrindavan. In
this context, “Ladili” can mean “Brishabhanu’s
darling” or “the darling queen of Barshana”.

srimad-vrajesa-tanayam dhrita-manavangam
sarvanga-sundara-varam kati-pita-vastram
brahmadi-deva-muni-vandya-padaravindam
sri-ladileya-lalitam satatam bhajami

Accepting a form possessed of all beautiful limbs
and wearing a yellowish cloth around his waist, his
lotus feet are worshipped by all sages and demigods
headed by Lord Brahma. I constantly worship that
beloved of Vrishabhanu’s darling daughter.

tiryag-kirita-mukutam vana-malaya vai
samsobhamana-vapusham hasatekshanadhyam
dedipyamana-makarakriti-kundalam ca
sri-ladileya-lalitam satatam bhajami

On his head rests a curved helmet, his ears are
embellished with a pair of brilliantly glowing
shark-shaped earrings, his eyes are enhanced with
a smile, and his body is decorated with a garland
of forest flowers. I constantly worship that beloved
of Vrishabhanu’s darling daughter.

anamra-janu-yugalam vraja-bhumikayam
utthaya dakshina-karam sasarisripantam
padaravinda-yugale dhrita-nupuram ca
sri-ladileya-lalitam satatam bhajami

His lotus feet are decorated with a pair of anklets. He
crawls beautifully on the land of Vraja while using his
right hand to pull himself forward. I constantly worship
that beloved of Vrishabhanu’s darling daughter.

kaumara-darsita-sukham vapusha sva-pitror
balais ca kridana-param samudarayantam
mugdha-smitam nija-bhuje dhrita-modakam ca
sri-ladileya-lalitam satatam bhajami

He smilingly holds a sweet in his hands
and displays his unlimitedly magnanimous
playful pastimes of infancy, thus delighting his
parents. I constantly worship that beloved of
Vrishabhanu’s darling daughter.

srimad-balanujam ativa priya-svarupam
saukhya-pradam nija-janan atimanayantam
syamangam adbhutataram sumukham sunetram
sri-ladileya-lalitam satatam bhajami

The younger brother of Baladev has an immensely
wonderful form with complexion like a dark monsoon
cloud and beautiful lotus-like face and eyes. These
bestow great happiness on his kinsmen and earn him
a respected place amongst them. I constantly worship
that beloved of Vrishabhanu’s darling daughter.

subhru-nasam subhuja-danda-paraga-damam
drashtavya-rupam asitekshana-caru-hasam
kancya paranga-dhrita-hara-manoharantam
sri-ladileya-lalitam satatam bhajami

His well built arms appear to subdue the strength
of mountains. He displays a beautiful form having
blackish eyes, beautiful brows, perfect nose, and a
sweet smile. Around his waist is a strand of jewels
that steals one’s mind. I constantly worship that
beloved of Vrishabhanu’s darling daughter.

go-vatsa-khelana-param gala-maukti-haram
vamsi-dharam sughata-nritya-karam varam ca
gopi-griheshu nitaram navanita-cauram
sri-ladileya-lalitam satatam bhajami

Around his neck swings a necklace of pearls as
he exhibits his pastimes of playing with the calves.
He holds a flute in his hands and effortlessly
displays his dancing skill as well as his expertise
at regularly stealing butter from the homes of
the gopis. I constantly worship that beloved of
Vrishabhanu’s darling daughter.

dhyanaspadam jagati purnatamavataram
santam param nikhila-jiva-nikaya-ketum
lila-kadambam atilanghita-satru-vargam
sri-ladileya-lalitam satatam bhajami

He soundly defeated his enemies in his
multifarious pastimes. He is the Supreme Lord in the
most perfect form, the object of meditation for the
entire world, the sought-after shelter of the sages,
and the refuge of all souls. I constantly worship that
beloved of Vrishabhanu’s darling daughter.

slokashtakam hi sumukham sumuda sva-citte
sandhaya nityam amalam hari-bhaktidam ca
devalaye pathati tasya harih svayam ca
moksha-prado bhavati nunam adabhra-buddheh

A blissful soul of purified intelligence who in a
joyous state of mind fixes his attention constantly
upon these eight transcendental verses that bestow
devotional service to Lord Hari, or who recites it
in a temple of Lord Hari, will be rewarded by the
Lord personally coming and bestowing the gift of
liberation upon him.·

— Translated by Hari Parshad Das from the version on Gaudiya
Grantha Mandir: http://granthamandira.com

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