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In this auspicious month of Kartik, we humbly offer this prayer to Giriraj Govardhan, the greatest of all mountains, who was lifted by Lord Krishna with His left pinky finger to protect the residents of Vrindavan from torrential rains.
Like an umbrella Govardhan gave them shelter and provided for amazing pastimes with Krishna to take place in his caves. In this song, the author prayers to also have Govardhan's shelter and remain forever near this mountain, where the sweetest pastimes of Divine play take place.
This Dasakam or ten verse prayer was composed by Srila Raghunnatha Dasa Goswami, who was one of the prominent followers of Caitanya Mahaprabhu the Golden Avatar incarnation of Sri Krishna.
You became the umbrella atop the handle of the arm of your Lord and crushed the pride of proud, arrogant, impudent Indra. You are the incomparable king of all great mountains. Please give me a dear dwelling near you, O Govardhan!
pramada-madana-lilah kandare kandare te
rachayati nava-yunor dvandvam asminn amandam
iti kila kalanartham lagnakas tad-dvayor me
nija-nikata-nivasam dehi govardhana tvam [2]
The Young Couple liberally enact Pastimes of mad love in your caves. So that I can see Their Pastimes, please give me a dwelling near you, O Govardhan!
anupama-mani-vedi-ratna-simhasanorvi-
ruha-jhara-dara-sanu-droni-sanghesu rangaih
saha bala-sakhibhih sankhelayan sva-priyam me
nija-nikata-nivasam dehi govardhana tvam [3]
You induce your beloved to joyfully play with Balaram and His friends amidst your trees, brooks, caves, plateaus, valleys, and incomparable jeweled terraces, which resemble jeweled thrones. Please give me a dwelling near you, O Govardhan!
You provide the dark, lustrous, fragrant terrace that witnesses the fare Pastime of the Young Couple, who are an ocean of rasa, and you delight the best amongst those who relish of rasa. Please give me a dwelling near you, O Govardhan!
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]
Playfully embracing around the neck your dear friend Radha Kunda, the incomparable favourite of the Lord, you hide in a secluded place beside her and watch the Pastimes of the Young Couple. Please give me a dwelling near you, O Govardhan!
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]
You always fully nourish the cows everywhere with your land, water, plains, and grass, and the shade of your trees, and thus proclaim the fulfilment of your name throughout the three worlds. Please give me a dwelling near you, O Govardhan!
You are highly honoured by Sri Krsna, the enemy of Agha and Baka, who protected His community from the onslaught of Indra beneath your form as their new home. Please quickly give me a dwelling near you, O Govardhan!
giri-nrpa hari-dasa-sreni-varyeti nama-
mrtam idam uditam sri-radhika-vaktra-chandrat
vraja-nava-tilakatve klpta vedaih sphutam me
nija-nikata-nivasam dehi govardhana tvam [8]
O king of mountains! When the nectar of your name “Hari-dasa-varya: the best of the Lord’s servants” came forth from the moon-like face of Sri Radhika, you were clearly established by the Vedas as the new tilak of Vraja. Please give me a dwelling near you, O Govardhan!
You alone give happiness to the people, animals, and birds of Vraja, who are filled with the mood of friendship towards Radha, Krsna, and Their companions. You are immeasurably merciful. So, please accept me, a wearied soul, and give me a dwelling near you, O Govardhan!
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]
Although I am insincere and deceitful, I have been given to you by Your dear Sri Sachi Nandan, who is unconditionally merciful. So, please do not judge whether I am qualified or unqualified, and give me a dwelling near you, O Govardhan!
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]
One who carefully studies these ten nectarean verses describing the king of mountains, Sri Govardhan, will soon attain a dwelling at this joyous place and quickly attain the precious jewel of personal service to the Divine Couple.
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released November 22, 2020
Violin and Vocals - Tulsi Bloom
Kartals and Vocals - Malini Taneja
Sound engineering, Mixing and Mastering - Dev Law Recordings
Cover Art Photography - Dayanidhi Das and Visnupriya Dasi
Tulsi Bloom is an American born Jamaican/Puerto-Rican vocalist, violinist, composer, lyricist and producer. She is a
world/pop artist who combines elements of reggae, jazz, funk, soul, classical, electronic, kirtan, rock, dance and hip hop and into her work. Tulsi is dedicated to making music that is a breath of fresh air for the soul and empowers, rejuvenates and inspires all who hear it!...more
