Vaishnava Songbook

All the standard songs and other bhajans
composed by the vaishnav âcârya's

with chords and running translation.

Latest version: 24 Nov 2002

A-G

H-M

N-R

S-Z

arunod.kirt.jivjago
bajahuremana
caitanyaprabhu
dalaleragita
damodarastaka
gaurangabolite
gaurangakaruna
govindajayajaya
govindam
gurudev
gurupuja
gurvastaka

hariharaye
istadeve
Jayaradhe
jeanilo
kabehabe
kibajaya
krishnamurari
mahamantra
mahamantra2
mahamantra3
mahamantra4
mahamantra5
mahamantra6
manahsiksa
manasadeha

naradamuni
nrsimhadev
pancatattvamantra
pranati
prasadasevaya
radhakrishnabol
radhamadhava
radhamadhava2
radhikastakam
radhikastava

sakhivrnde
savarana
siksastaka
srinama
srisrisadgosvami
sritakamala
suddhabhakata
vanchakalpa
vibhavarisesa
vasantirasa
vrajaraja

Arrangements of texts and chords by: Anand Aadhar Prabhu

site: http://srimadbhagavatam.org/

 

 

ARUNODAYA KÎRTANA

Bhaktivinoda Tâkhur

sunrise song

 

(1)

udilo aruna pûraba-bhâge,(C F I Bb C II)

As the sun rose red in the east,

dwija-mani gorâ amani jâge,(F III Gm IIIAm Bb)

awoke Lord Gaura, the friend of twiceborn.

bhakata-samûha loiyâ sâthe, (F II C II Bb)

Taking the devotees with Him outside,

gelâ nagara-brâje (C Bb Am F III )

He went through all of the region.

 

(2)

'tâthaî tâthaî' bâjalo khol, (F III Gm III Dm I Am)

'Taathai taathai', on the mrdanga,

ghana ghana tâhe jhâjera rol, (Bb Am Gm III F III)

karatels rhytmically beaten thereto.

preme dhala dhala sonâra anga, (Gm III C II Bb Am)

His golden form trembling in ecstacy,

carane nûpura bâje (Dm Gm C F III)

and with His anklebells tinkling.

 

(3)

mukunda mâdhava yâdava hari,(C F I Bb C II)

Singing Mukunda, Mâdhava, Yâdava,

bolena bolo re vadana bhori',(F III Gm IIIAm Bb)

their mouths full of the vibrations.

miche nida-bas´e gelo re râti, (F II C II Bb)

They called to the people still asleep,

divasa s´arîra-sâje (C Bb Am F III )

'you either sleep, or you dress yourselves up'.

 

(4)

emana durlabha mânava-deho, (F III Gm III Dm I Am)

Once acquired this rare body,

pâiyâ Ki koro bhâva nâ keho, (Bb Am Gm III F III)

why don't you care about this gift?

ebe nâ bhajile yas´odâ-suta, (Gm III C II Bb Am)

If Yasoda's son is not your worship,

carame poribe lâje (Dm Gm C F III)

you'll be worrying untill your die.

(5)

udita tapana hoile asta,(C F I Bb C II)

With each sunrise and each sunset,

dina gelo boli' hoibe byasta,(F III Gm IIIAm Bb)

a day passes and is lost.

tabe keno ebe alasa hoy, (F II C II Bb)

Why then hold on to vanity,

nâ bhaja hrdoya-râje (C Bb Am F III )

and not honor the Lord of your heart?

 

(6)

jîvana anitya jânaha sâr, (F III Gm III Dm I Am)

Understand well this essential fact:

tâhe nânâ-vidha vipada-bhâr, (Bb Am Gm III F III)

timebound life is full of grief.

nâmâs´raya kori'jatane tumi, (Gm III C II Bb Am)

Seek refuge only in the names,

thâkaha âpana kâje (Dm Gm C F III)

and keep on serving Him as the one thing.

 

(7)

jîvera kalyâna-sâdhana-kâm,(C F I Bb C II)

Desirous to bless all that is living.

jagate âsi' e madhura nâm,(F III Gm IIIAm Bb)

Krishna's name came down to this earth.

avidyâ-timira-tapana-rûpe, (F II C II Bb)

He drives away the darkness within,

hrd-gagane birâje (C Bb Am F III )

that brilliant sun in the space of your heart.

 (8)

krsna-nâma-sudhâ koriyâ pân, (F III Gm III Dm I Am)

Drink the pure nectar of Krishna's names,

jurâo bhakativinoda-prân, (Bb Am Gm III F III)

it is what satisfies Bhaktivinod's soul.

nâma binâ kichu nâhiko â ro, (Gm III C II Bb Am)

There is nothing beyond the blessed names,

caudda-bhuvana-mâjhe (Dm Gm C F III)

in all the fourteen worlds.

 

*

 

 

JIV JÂGO JIV JÂGO
(from: Gitavali)

Wake up sleeping souls, wake up!

 

Jîv jâgo jîv jâgo gauracânda bole (F III C 7 III F III)

Wake up soul, wake up soul, calls aloud Lord Caitanya,

kota nidrâ jâo mâyâ-pisâcîra kole (Gm III Am Dm C F III )

on the lap of the witch mâyâ, you've been sleeping for so long.

 

 

bhajibo boliyâ ese samsâra-bhitare (F III C 7 III F III)

'O My Lord for certain I'll honor' you've said entering this world,

bhuliyâ rohile tumi avidyâra bhare (Gm III Am Dm C F III )

Forgetting about that promise you made, you are now in ignorance!

tomâre loite âmi hoinu avatâra (F III C 7 III F III)

Only to save you, I have descended,

âmi binâ bandhu âra ke âche tomâra (Gm III Am Dm C F III )

and O but me who is your friend now?

 

enechi ausadhi mâyâ nâsibâro lâgi (F III C 7 III F III)

To put an end to the disease of Mâyâ, I brought you this medicine

hari-nâma mahâ-mantra lao tumi mâgi (Gm III Am Dm C F III )

ask for the Hari-nâma-mahâ-mantra, and let Him into your heart

 

bhakativinoda prabhu-carane pariyâ (F III C 7 III F III)

Bhaktivinod fell at the feet of master Gauranga

sei hari-nâma mantra loilo mâgiyâ (Gm III Am Dm C F III )

for the mantra of Lord Hari, thus has he acquired Him.

 




BHAJAHU RE MANA

Govinda Dâsa Kavirâja

'Sing O mind, of Mine!'

 

(1)

bhajahû re mana srî-nanda-nandana (Em Bm II A II Em)

Sing about mind of mine, the Son of Nanda,

abhaya-caranâravinda re (Bm I A 7 D Bm)

His lotusfeet make one unafraid.

durlaba mânava [Em(D) D(Em)]

A birth so very rare,

-janama sat-sange [A(A II ) Em I (Bm II )]

by holy gathering can,

taroho e bhava-sindhu re (A 7 D Bm)

cross over the ocean that is the world.

 

(2)

sita âtapa bata barisana (Em Bm II A II Em)

Day over and by night, I stay sleepless,

e dina jâminî jâgi re (Bm I A 7 D Bm)

suffering heat, cold, wind and rain.

biphale sevinu [Em(D) D(Em)]

Miserable bad at hand,

krpana durajana [A( II ) Em I (Bm II )]

completely meaningless,

capala sukha-laba lâgi're (A 7 D Bm )

have I lived on for small, weak happiness.

(3)

 

e dhana yaubana, putra, parijana (Em Bm II A II Em)

What guarantee is there in riches, youth and home,

ithe ki âche paratîti re (Bm I A 7 D Bm)

children do they make one really happy ?

kamala-dala-jala [Em(D) D(Em)],

Like a drop on a lotusleaf

jîvana talamala [A(A II ) Em I (Bm II )]

is life so fragile and brief,

bhajahû hari-pada nîti re ( A 7 D Bm)

sing therefore all the time Lord Hari His name!

 

(4)

 

sravana, kîrtana, smarana, vandana, (Em Bm II A II Em )

Listening, singing, minding and praying,

pada-sevana, dâsya re (Bm I A 7 D Bm)

serving His feet and also Himself.

pûjana-sakhî-jana, [Em(D) D(Em) ]

Honoring and with friendship,

âtma-nivedana (A(A II ) Em I (Bm II )

I give my heart and soul,

govinda-dasa-abhilâsa re (A 7 D Bm )

Govinda Dâsa wants it complete!

 

 




SÂVARANA-SRI-GAURA-PÂDA-PADME

Narottama Dâsa Thâkhura

(Caitanya Prabhu)

Een prayer at the lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

(1)

sri-krsna-caitanya prabhu doyâ koro more 

Lord Krishna Caitanya have mercy upon me,

(Em D GI Bm D Em D Em I)

tomâ binâ ke doyâlu jagata-samsâre

Who has more mercy than You in this great ocean?

(Bm A G III D Em A D Em)

sri-krsna-caitanya prabhu doyâ koro more

Lord Krishna Caitanya have mercy upon me,

(F G Bm II Em F Bm I)

tomâ binâ ke doyâlu jagata-samsâre

Who has more mercy than You in this great ocean?

(Em Fm G Fm G Fm I EmD )

(2)

patita-pâvana-hetu tava avatâra

To redeem the fallen souls have You descended,

(Em D G I Bm D Em D Em I)

mo sama patita prabhu nâ pâibe âra

You will find no soul more fallen than me.

(Bm A G III D Em A DEm)

patita-pâvana-hetu tava avatâra

To redeem the fallen souls have You descended,

(F G Bm II Em F Bm I)

mo sama patita prabhu nâ pâibe âra

You will find no soul more fallen than me.

(Em Fm G Fm Fm I EmD)

 

(3)

hâ hâ prabhu nityânanda, premânanda sukhî

O Master Nityânanda, love and joy in spirital glee,

(Em D G I Bm D Em D EmI)

krpâbalokana koro âmi boro dukhî

cast your graceful glance on me, take my misery away.

(Bm A GIII D Em A D Em)

hâ hâ prabhu nityânanda, premânanda sukhî

O Master Nityânanda, love and joy in spirital glee,

(F G BmII Em F BmI)

krpâbalokana koro âmi boro dukhî

cast your graceful glance on me, take my misery away.

(Em Fm G Fm G FmI EmD)

 

(4)

doyâ koro sîtâ-pati adwaita gosâi

Sita's husband do me good, dear Advaita Prabhu,

(Em D GI Bm D Em DEmI )

tava krpâ-bale pâi caitanya-nitâi

then I'll also find the mercy of Lord Caitanya and Nitai.

(Bm A GIIIDEm A D Em)

doyâ koro sîtâ-pati adwaita gosâi

Sita's husband do me good, dear Advaita Prabhu,

(F G BmIIEm F BmI)

tava krpâ-bale pâi caitanya-nitâi

then I'll also find the mercy of Lord Caitanya and Nitai.

(Em Fm G Fm G FmI EmD )

 

(5)

hâ hâ svarûp sanâtana, rupa raghunâtha

Dearest Svarup', Sanâtana, Rupa Raghunâtha,

(Em D GI Bm D Em DmEmI)

bhatta-juga, srî-jîva hâ prabhu lokanâtha

Have mercy srî Batta, Jiva, Lokanâtha Prabhu.

(Bm A GIIIDEm A D Em)

hâ hâ svarûp sanâtana, rupa raghunâtha

Dearest Svarup', Sanâtana, Rupa Raghunâtha,

(F G BmII Em F BmI)

bhatta-juga, srî-jîva hâ prabhu lokanâtha

Have mercy srî Batta, Jiva, Lokanâtha Prabhu.

(Em Fm G FmG FmIEm D)

 

(6)

doyâ koro srî-âcârya prabhu srînivâsa

Grant me your mercy dear teacher, master Srinivâsa,

(Em D GIBm D Em D EmI)

râmacandra-sanga mâge narottama-dâsa

for the company of Râma longs Narottama Dâsa.

(Bm A GIIID Em A D Em)

doyâ koro srî-âcârya prabhu srînivâsa

Grant me your mercy dear teacher, master Srinivâsa,

(F G BmIIEm F BmI)

râmacandra-sanga mâge narottama-dâsa

for the company of Râma longs Narottama Dâsa.

(Em Fm G Fm G FmIEmD )

 




DÂLÂLERA GÎTÂ

Bhaktivinod Thâkur

 

(1)

boro sukher kharbor gâi, (BmI Fm AII FmI)

I sing of happy tidings,

boro sukher kharbor gâi (AII FmI)

I sing of happy tidings,

surabhi-kunjete nâmer hât kule 'che (D Cm FmI E Fm)

In Surabhi Kunja a market is opened,

kheda nitâi kheda nitâi. (D AII E A)

Through Nityânanda... Through Nityânanda

(2)

boro mojâr kothâ tây,(BmI Fm AII FmI)

The news of the great result is,

boro mojâr kothâ tây (AII FmI)

the news of the great result is...

sraddhâ-mûlye suddha-nâm sei hâtete bikây (D Cm FmI E Fm)

That he sells the name for the price of your belief,

kheda nitâi, kheda nitâi .(D AII E A)

Through Nityânanda... Through Nityânanda.

*

(3)

jata bhakta-brinda basi,(BmI Fm AII FmI)

Nitai the owner of the market

jata bhakta-brinda basi' (AII FmI)

Nitai the owner of the market

adhikâri dekhe'nâm becche daro kasi (D Cm FmI E Fm)

With devotees he negotiates about the name,

kheda nitâi, kheda nitâi .(D AII E A)

Through Nityânanda... Through Nityânanda.

(4)

jadi nâm kinbe bhâi,(BmI Fm AII FmI)

O brother, do you want to buy the name,

jadi nâm kinbe bhâi (AII FmI)

O brother, do you want to buy the name,

âmâr sange calo mahâjaner kâche jâi (D Cm FmI E Fm)

come with me to the presence of that great soul.

kheda nitâi, kheda nitâi .(D AII E A)

Through Nityânanda... Through Nityânanda. (D AII E A)

*

(5)

tumi kinbe krsna-nâm, (BmI Fm AII FmI)

You will buy Krishna's name,

tumi kinbe krsna-nâm (AII FmI)

You will buy Krishna's name,

dasturi loibe âmi pûrna ha'be kâm (D Cm FmI E Fm)

I take my share and all our desires will be fulfilled.

kheda nitâi, kheda nitâi.(D AII E A)

Through Nityânanda... Through Nityânanda.

(6)

boro doyâi nityânanda, (BmI Fm AII FmI)

Nitai is very merciful

boro doyâi nityânanda (AII FmI)

Nitai is very merciful.

sraddhâ-nâtra lo 'ye den parama-ânanda (D Cm FmI E Fm)

For just belief he offers the highest ecstasy.

kheda nitâi, kheda nitâi.(D AII E A)

Through Nityânanda... Through Nityânanda. (D AII E A)

*

(7)

ek-bâr dekhle cakhe jal, (BmI Fm AII FmI)

Once he sees your tears...

ek-bâr dekhle cakhe jal (AII FmI)

Once he sees your tears...

'gaura' bole' nitâi den sakala sambal (D Cm FmI E Fm)

then he'll give you all you need.

kheda nitai, kheda nitai .(D AII E A)

Through Nityânanda... Through Nityânanda.

(8)

den suddha krsna-sikhâ,(BmI Fm AII FmI)

He gives the pure teaching of Krishna

den suddha krsna-sikhâ (AII FmI)

He gives the pure teaching of Krishna

jâti dhana bidyâ bala nâ kore apekhâ (D Cm FmI E Fm)

Anyone irrespective birth, possessions, knowledge or strength.

kheda nitâi, kheda nitâi .(D AII E A)

Through Nityânanda... Through Nityânanda.

*

(9)

amani châre' mâyâ-jâl, (BmI Fm AII FmI)

Forsaking mâyâ's illusion trap,

amani châre mâyâ-jâl (AII FmI)

Forsaking mâyâ's illusion trap,

grhe thâko bane thâko nâ thâke janjâl (D Cm FmI E Fm)

staying home or in the forest, there are no problems anymore,

kheda nitâi, kheda nitâi. (D AII E A)

Through Nityânanda... Through Nityânanda.

(10)

âr nâiko kalir bhoy,(BmI Fm AII FmI)

There's no fear anymore in Kali's time

âr nâiko kalir bhoy (AII FmI)

There's no fear anymore in Kali's time

âcandâle den nâm nitâi doyâ-moy (D Cm FmI E Fm)

Nitai merciful, gives the name even to the lowest.

kheda nitai, kheda nitai.(D AII E A)

Through Nityânanda... Through Nityânanda.

*

(11)

bhaktivinod dâki'koy,(BmI Fm AII FmI)

Bhaktivinoda cries out,

bhaktivinod dâki'koy (AII FmI)

Bhaktivinoda cries out,

nitai-caran bina ar nahi asroy (D Cm FmI E Fm)

Lord Nitai's lotusfeet are the only refuge.

kheda nitai, kheda nitai. (D AII E A)

Through Nityânanda... Through Nityânanda.

 




SRI DÂMODARÂSTAKA

Sathyavrata Muni (Vyâsa deva)  

 

(1)

namâmisvaram sac-cid-ananda-rûpam (Am Dm Am Dm)

To the Lord whose form is ever to know glee,

lasat-kundalam gokule bhrâjamanam (Am F Em Am)

His earrings swinging, the brilliance of Gokul,

Yasoda's yoghurt pot He broke stealing the butter,

Yasodha's yogurt-pot he broke stealing the butter,

parâmrstam atyantato drutya-gopyâ (Am F Em Am)

running she seized Him, my respect unto Him.

 

(2)

rudantam muhur netra-yugmam mrjantam (Am Dm Am Dm)

Seeing the stick He cries rubbing His eyes,

karâmbhoja-yugmena sâtanka-netram (Am F Em Am)

looking afraid with the pearl string on his neck.

muhuh svasa-kampa-trirekhânka-kantha (C G III Dm)

No rope can bind Him, only love can,

sthita-graivam dâmodaram bhakti-baddam (Am F Em Am)

To this Lord Dâmodar' all my respect,

 

(3)

itîdrk sva-lîlâbhir ânanda-kunde (Am Dm Am Dm)

This childplay submerges Vrindavana in happiness,

sva-ghosam nimajjantam âkhyâpayantam (Am F Em Am)

and shows devotees how to know Him with wisdom.

tadîyesita-jnesu bhaktair jitatvam (C G III Dm)

The full of Him intimate knows free and devoted,

punah prematas tam satâvrtti vande (Am F Em Am)

full of admiration and full of awe.

 

(4)

varam deva moksam na moksâvadhim vâ (Am Dm Am Dm)

O Lord you grant freedom but impersonal no,

na cânyam vrne 'ham varesâd apîha (Am F Em Am)

I long for no heaven or for another boon,

idam te vapur nâtha gopâla-bâlam (C G III Dm)

Your form Bala-Gopal ever in my heart,

sadâ me manasy âvirâstâm kim anyaih (Am F Em Am)

no other favor has any meaning to me.

 

(5)

idam te mukhâmbhojam atyanta-nîlair (Am Dm Am Dm)

O Lord Your face, with black hair glowing red,

vrtam kuntalaih snigdha-raktais ca gopyâ (Am F Em Am)

is kissed by Yasodha, Your Bimba-lips red as the fruit,

muhus cubitam bimba-raktâdharam me (C G III Dm)

May your sweet face be forever in My heart,

manasy âvirâstâm alam laksa-lâbhaih (Am F Em Am)

Thousands of other favors are of no avail.

 

(6)

namo deva dâmodarânanta visno (Am Dm Am Dm)

I honor You Dâmodhar, Ananta Vishnu

prasîda prabho duhkha-jâlâbdhi-magnam (Am F Em Am )

O master, my Lord be pleased with me.

krpâ-drsti-vrstyâti-dînam batânu- (C G III Dm)

Merciful casting Your glance frees this fool,

grhânesa mâm ajnam edhy aksi-drsyah (Am F Em Am)

who thus may see You in his worldy grief.

 

(7)

kuverâtmajau baddha-mûrtyaiva yadvat (Am Dm Am Dm)

The way You set Kuvera's sons free from the curse,

tvayâ mocitau bhakti-bhâjau krtau ca (Am F Em Am)

planting devotion as a baby to the block,

tathâ prema-bhaktim svakâm me prayaccha (C G III Dm)

Please grant me too Your loving devotion,

na mokse graho me 'sti dâmodareha (Am F Em Am)

that's all I desire, no other freedom.

 

(8)

namas te 'stu dâmne sphurad-dîpti-dhâmne (Am Dm Am Dm)

First of all o lord I honor your bellies cord,

tvadîyodarâyâtha visvasya-dhâmne (Am F Em Am)

than the belly itself that carries the universe,

namo râdhikâyai tvadîya-priyâyai (C G III Dm)

Humly I bow for your sweetheart Râdhâ,

namo 'nanta-lîlâya devâya tubhyam (Am F Em Am)

next then to You O lord of infinite joy.

 




Lâlasâmayi Prârthanâ

(my personal prayer)

Narottama Dâsa Thâkura

(from Prârthanâ)

 

  (chords are put one up to C) 

 

'gaurânga' bolite habe pulaka-s´arira

(C Dm Em C, C Am F G7)

With chanting 'Gauranga', His name,
is the perfect shivering attained,

'hari hari' bolite nayane ba'be nira

Chanting 'Hari, Lord Hari',
tears well in my eyes.

(Am G C Am F G C)

 

ara kabe nitâi-cânder korunâ hoibe

We all ask for the mercy of Nityananda,

(G Am G7 C Em D)

samsâra-bâsanâ mora kabe tuccha ha'be

wondering when our desires, will run futile,

(F G Am G7 G C)

visaya châriyâ kabe s´uddha ha'be mana

Fearless from the material detached, with the mind purified,

(Em Dm C Am, G7 C Dm Em)

kabe hâma herabo srî-brndâbana

I will come to understand the love, of Vrindâvana

(F G Am G7, C Dm F G)

 

*

 

'gaurânga' bolite habe pulaka-s´arira

With chanting 'Gauranga', His name,
is the perfect shivering attained,

(C Dm Em C, C Am F G7)

'hari hari' bolite nayane ba'be nira

Chanting 'Hari, Lord Hari',
tears well in my eyes.

(Am G C Am F G C)

rûpa-raghunâtha-pade hoibe âkuti

Eagerly studing the gosvâmi's their books, with that help

(G Am G7 C Em D)

kabe hâma bujhabo se jugala-pîriti

I will learn, about the loving state ( of Radha and Krishna)

(F G Am G7 G C)

 rûpa-raghunâtha-pade rahu mora âs´a

 Rûpa-raghunâtha their feet surely will lead there,

(Em Dm C Am, G7 C Dm Em)

prârthanâ koroye sadâ narottama-dâsa

by means of prayer does narottama direct himself

(F G Am G7, C Dm F G)  

 




GAURANGA KARUNA KORO

Narottama Dâsa Thâkura

(1)

gauranga karuna koro, (Em BmIC)

Heer Gauranga Your mercy,

dina hina jane ( Em D G IIBm)

You always grant everyone,

mosamo patita prabhu, (C D Em D)

nobody craves for it more than I,

nahi tribhuvane. (G II D 7 II E4sus Em)

in the three worlds.

(2)

dante trna dhari gaura, (G BmII)

Grant me therefore Your grace,

daki he tomara (DIEmBmI)

I pray and call You,

krpa kari esa amar, (C D Em CI)

Come and stay please,

hrdaya mandire. (GIID 7IIE 4sus Em)

in the temple of my heart.

*

(3)

jadi daya na karibe, (Em BmIC)

If You don't give Your grace,

patita dekhiya ( Em D GIIBm)

to a fallen soul like me,

patita pavana nama. (C D Em D)

then why are You known as,

kisera lagiya. (GIID 7 II E 4sus Em)

of mercy and nice?

(4)

padeci bhava tuphane, (G BmII)

No way out of the wheel of suffering,

nahika nista. (D I EmBmI)

Lord save me from that danger,

sri carana tarani dane, (C D Em C I )

Your lotusfeet compare to,

dase kara para. ( GID 7IE 4susIEm)

a ship that saves.

*

(5)

sri krsna caitanya prabhu,(Em BmIC)

Lord Krishna Caitanya prabhu,

daser anudasa (Em D GIIBm)

I'm the servant of your servant,

parthana karaye sada, (C D Em D)

save me from misery,

narottama dasa. (GIID 7IIE 4sus Em)

prays Narottama Dâsa.

 




GOVINDA JAYA JAYA

Traditional

Govinda jaya jaya, gopala jaya jaya (C G I Am)
Râdhâ ramana hari govinda jaya jaya
( GIIIAm )
Govinda jaya jaya, gopala jaya jaya
( GIIIFIIIGIII)
Govinda jaya jaya, gopala jaya jaya
( GIIIFIIIGIII)
Râdhâ ramana hari govinda jaya jaya
( GIC )

 




GOVINDAM ADI PURUSAM

from the Brahmâ Samhita

Krishna, the Original Personality of Godhead

 

govindam âdi purusam tam aham bhajami, (Dm Gm Bb C)

Govinda the Original Person I do worship

govindam âdi purusam tam aham bhajami. (Dm Gm Bb C)

Govinda the Original Person I do worship

govindam âdi purusam tam aham bhajami. (Dm Gm DmC )

Govinda the Original Person I do worship

- 

venum kvanantaravinda-dalâyatâksam, (F Gm C Dm )

Playing the flute, as blooming lotusses His eyes,

barhavâtamsam asitâm ( Gm GmIII)

A peacock's feather on top,

buda-sundarângam. (A7 Dm)

His fine form like blue clouds,

kandarpa-koti-kamanîya (Dm Gm F)

of Millions of Cupids His charm,

-visesa sobham, ( Bb A7)

His unique so lovely,

govindam âdi-purusam tam aham bhajami.(Dm Gm Bb C)

Govinda the Original Person I do worship

 -

govindam âdi-purusam tam aham bhajami, (Dm Gm Bb C)

Govinda the Original Person I do worship

govindam âdi-purusam tam aham bhajami, (Dm Gm Bb C)

Govinda the Original Person I do worship

govindam âdi-purusam tam aham bhajami, (Dm Gm DmC)

Govinda the Original Person I do worship

angâni yasya sakalendriya-vrttimanti, (F Gm Dm Gm FI C)

Whose limbs whose organs, possess all the functions,

pasyanati pânti kalayanti ciram jaganti. (Bb C Dm Bb)

see, maintain, manifest for ever the universes.

ânanda-cinmaya-saduj-jvala-vigrahasya, (Dm FI C Gm F)

Blissfull true , full of meaning, His form dazzling,

govindam âdi-purusam (C Dm)

Govinda the Original Person

tam aham bhajami. (Bb C)

I do worship.

 

govindam âdi-purusam tam aham bhajami, (Dm Gm Bb C)

Govinda the Original Person I do worship

govindam âdi-purusam tam aham bhajami, (Dm Gm Bb C)

Govinda the Original Person I do worship

govindam âdi-purusam tam aham bhajami. (Dm Gm BbC)

Govinda the Original Person I do worship

 




GURUDEVA

Srîla Bhaktivinode Thâkur

(from Saranagati)

 

1

gurudev! krpâ-bindu diyâ, koro'ei dâse, (A# G# Gm)

Gurudeva, grant one drop of mercy; I am your servant

trnâpekhâ ati hîna (A# Cm)     

lower than a blade of grass.

sakala sahane, bala diyâ koro', (Gm D# Cm)

Let me be as you are, give me strength,

nija-mâne sprhâ-hîna (1: G# A# ) (2: A# Cm)

without desires or aspirations.

*

2

gurudev! krpâ-bindu diyâ, koro'ei dâse, (A# G# Gm)

Gurudeva, grant one drop of mercy; I am your servant

trnâpekhâ ati hîna (A# Cm)     

lower than a blade of grass.

sakale sammâna korite s´akati (A#G#)

O lord and master, give me the strenght

deho' nâtha! jathâjatha (Gm Cm )   

to honor all living beings

tabe to' gâibo, hari-nâma-sukhe (Gm D# Cm)

Then, by means of chanting, the holy name in great bliss,

aparâdha ha'be hata (1: G# A#) (2: A# Cm)

all my offenses will cease. 

*

3

gurudev! krpâ-bindu diyâ, koro'ei dâse, (A# G# Gm)

Gurudeva, grant one drop of mercy; I am your servant

trnâpekhâ ati hîna (A# Cm)     

lower than a blade of grass.

kabe heno krpâ, labhiyâ e jana, (A# G#)

The mercy of your love and wisdom

krtârtha hoibe, nâtha! (Gm Cm)  

when will it befall me, my Lord!

s´akti-buddhi-hîna, âmi ati dîna, (Gm D# Cm)

for I lack in strenght, intelligence, make me your servant

koro' more âtma-sâtha (1: G# A#) (2: A# Cm)

pull me close to You

 

*

4

gurudev! krpâ-bindu diyâ, koro'ei dâse, (A# G# Gm)

Gurudeva, grant one drop of mercy; I am your servant

trnâpekhâ ati hîna (A# Cm)     

lower than a blade of grass.

jogyatâ-vicâre, kichu nâhi pâi, (A# G#)

looking into me, no qualities are found.

- tomâra karunâ - sâra (Gm Cm)    

on Your mercy I depend.

karunâ nâ hoile, kândiyâ kândiyâ, (Gm D# Cm)

withholding your mercy, I do weep, and weep

prâna nâ râkhibo âra (1: G# A#) (2: A# Cm)

unable to maintain my life.

 

Fin:

gurudev! krpâ-bindu diyâ, koro'ei dâse, (A# G# Gm)

Gurudeva, grant one drop of mercy; I am your servant

trnâpekhâ ati hîna (A# Bm)     

lower than a blade of grass.

 




GURU-PUJA

Srîla Narottama dâsa Thâkura

honoring of the spiritual master,

Prabhupâda ('master of the feet')

 

(1)

sri-guru-carana-padma , (Dm Gm I Dm)

The teacher his lotus feet,

kevala-bhakati-sadma, (C Dm)

the only way to devotion,

bando mui sâvadhâna mate. (GmI C Dm)

Full of respect I bow, with prayer, reverence,

jâhâra prasâde bhâi, (Dm Gm IDm)

Throug his grace my godbrother,

e bhava toriyâ yâi, (C Dm)

we may cross the ocean,

krsna-prâpti hoy yâhâ hoite. (Gm I C Dm)

reaching Krisna from there you will realize.

 

(2)

guru-mukha-padma-vâkya, (Dm Gm I Dm)

His mouth like a lotus makes words,

cittete koriyâ aikya, (C Dm)

find union in the heart,

âr nâ koriho mane âsâ. (Gm I C Dm)

For more may a spirit not desire.

sri-guru-carane rati, (Dm Gm I Dm)

attached to the teacher his feet

ei se uttama-gati, (C Dm)

is the ultimate goal

ye prasâde pure sarva âsâ (Gm I C Dm)

his grace is the fulfillment of all hope

 

(3)

cakhu-dân dilo yei, janme janma prabhu sei, (Dm C)

Someone who made me see, life after life my lord,

dibya-jnân hrde prokâsito (Gm I C)

the idea of God revealed in my heart.

prema-bhakti yâhâ hoite, avidyâ vinâsa yâte, (Am GII)

the Loving service of whom, destroys all the darkness,

vede gây yâhâra carito (Gm I C)

hailed by the scriptures is his character.

 

(4)

 

sri-guru karuna-sindhu, adhama janara bandhu, (Am II G II)

Teacher ocean full of mercy, with low and mindfull our friend

lokanâtha lokera jîvana. (Gm I C)

Lord of all granting all a life

hâ hâ prabhu koro doyâ, deho more pada-châyâ, (Am II G II)

O, o master be of mercy, protect me at your feet

ebe yasa ghusuk tribhuvana (Gm I C )

thus the glory over the three worlds,

dui pade laila sarâna (Gm I C)

thus the shelter of the feet,

prabhupâda-patita-pâvana. (Gm I C)

Prabhupâda saviour of the souls.

 

jaya prabhupâda, jaya prabhupâda (Gm F)

jaya prabhupâda, jaya prabhupâda. (C I Dm)  

 




GURV-ÂSTAKA

(MANGALA ÂRATI)

Srila Vishvanatha Cakravarti Thâkura

early morning song

 

(1)

samsâra-dâvâvanala-lîdha-loka- (F CIF )

Man afflicted by the (forest) fire of existence,

trânâya kârunya-ghanâghanatvam ( CIF )

to deliver by the mercy of the Cloudlike (Lord).

prâptasya kalyâna-gunârnavasya ( F BbIICIDm )

He obtained the best qualities, an ocean,

vande guroh sri-caranâravindam ( Bb C F )

to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

(2)

mahâpraboh kîrtana nrtya-gîta ( F CIF )

Mahâprabhu chants dancing, singing,

vâditra-mâdyan-manaso rasena ( CIF )

while playing, a happy mind of the love.

romanca-kampâsru-taranga-bhâjo ( F BbIICIDm )

Hairs on end, quivering, (streams of) tears of feeling,

vande guroh sri-caranâravindam ( Bb C F )

to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

(3)

srî-vigrahârâdhana-nitya-nânâ ( F )

The deities daily worshiped and different,

srngâra-tan-mandira-mârjanâdau ( BbIICIF )

the lordships beautiful, the temple clean.

yuktasya bhaktâms ca niyunjato'pi ( BbIICIDm )

Who engages his bhakta's and stays busy so,

vande guroh sri-caranâravindam ( Bb C F )

to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

vande guroh sri-caranâravindam ( F G F )
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
( BbIICIF )

(4)

catur-vidha-srî-bhagavat-prasâda ( F CIF )

The four foodstuffs, holy, offered to Him,

svâdv-anna-trptân hari-bhakta-sanghân ( CIF )

of tasty dishes, Krishna, pleases each bhakta.

krtvaiva trptim bhajatah sadaiva ( F BbIICIDm )

Having made thus happy, always feeling,

vande guroh srî caranâravindam ( Bb C F )

to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

(5)

srî-râdhikâ-mâdhavayor apâra ( F )

Râdhârani, Mâdhava unending,

mâdhurya-lîlâ-guna-rupa-nâmnâm ( BbIICIF )

together play meaning, form to the name.

prati-ksanâsvâdana-lolupasya ( BbIICIDm )

Who every moment aspires to relish that,

vande guroh srî caranâravindam ( Bb C F )

to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

vande guroh srî caranâravindam ( F G F )
vande guroh sri caranaravindam
( BbIICIF )

(6)

nikunja-yûno rati-keli-siddhyai (F )

For the perfect of their playful lovetime,

yâ yâlibhir yuktir apeksanîyâ ( BbIICIF )

whatever gopis arranged to what they like.

tatrâti dâksyâd ati-vallabhasya ( BbIICIDm )

So very expert and loved in that connection,

vande guroh srî-caranâravindam ( Bb C F )

to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

(7)

sâksâd-dharitvena samasta-sâstrair ( F CIF )

See the Lord His quality, all scripture,

uktas tathâ bhâvyata eva sadbhih ( CIF )

thus considered approved of by the saints.

kintu prabhor ya priya eva tasya ( BbIICIDm )

As to the Lord as dear surely to him,

vande guroh srî-caranâravindam ( Bb C F)

to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

(8)

yasya prasâdâd bhagavat-prasâdo (F )

Of whose grace is found the Lord His mercy,

yasyâprasâdân na gatih kuto pi ( BbIICIF )

without his grace no progress at all.

dhyâyan stuvams tasya yasas tri-sandhyam ( BbIICIDm )

Reflect on, praise, his glory three times a day

vande guroh srî-caranâravindam ( Bb C F )

to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

vande guroh srî caranâravindam ( F G F )

vande guroh srî caranâravindam ( BbIICIF)

 

(VAR.)
vande guroh srî caranâravindam,
vande guroh srî caranâravindam
(Dm GmIF Gm F CIDm )
vande guroh srî caranâravindam,
vande guroh srî caranâravindam
(Bb C Dm CIDm )

 




HARI HARAYE NAMAH KRISHNA

NÂMA-SANKIRTAN

Narottama dâsa Thâkur.

 

(1)

hari haraye namah krsna yâdavaya namah ( Bm D Em G D Em)

yâdavâya mâdhavâya kesavâya namah (G III C D Bm C D Em)

(2)

gopâla govinda râma srî madhusâdana (Em G D C D)

giridhâri gopînâtha madana-mohana (Em Bm I C D Em)

*

(3)

srî-caitanya-nityânanda srî-advaita-sîta (Em G D C D)

hari, guru, vaishnava, bhâgavata, gîta (Em Bm I C D)

*

(4)

srî-rupa sanâtana bhatta-raghunâth (Em G D C D)

srî-jîva gopâla-bhatta dâsa ragunâth (Em Bm I C D Em)

 

These first verses can hardly be translated further
since they consist of holy names only.

The first two contain the names of the Lord,
the second those of the vaishnava's their Lordships
and the Bhagavad Gîta and the last verse
is dedicated to the six gosvâmi's 

 

 




ISTA-DEVE VIJNAPTI

Prayer to One's Beloved Lord (from Prarthâna)

Narottama Dâsa Thâkur

 

 

Intro

hari hari! bifale janama gonâinu (G Em D C D, G Am Bm C D)

O Lord Hari I have spent my life uselessly

1

manusya-janama pâiyâ, râdhâ-krsna nâ bhajiyâ, (D Am Em D)

My human birth was useless, n0t worshiping Radha and Krsna

jâniyâ suniyâ bisa khâinu ( Em D C Bm Em (F#m), C D Em Bm Am Em (F#m))

knowingly I have drunk the poison

2

golokera prema-dhana, hari-nâma-sankîrtana, (D Am Em D)

Goloka 's love-treasure: the lord His name, singing it all together,

rati nâ janmilo kene tây ( Em D C Bm Em, C D Em Bm Am Em (Dm))

Why had it no appeal before to me ?

samsâra-bisânale, dibâ-nisi hiyâ jwale, (D Am Em D)

The worldly day and night, my heart burns of that poison

jurâite nâ koinu upây ( Em D C Bm Em, C D Em Bm Am Em (Dm))

and I cared not for the way to put it to an end.

*   

3

brajendra-nandana jei, saci-suta hoilo sei, (D Am Em D)

Krishna son of the Vraja King, became the son of Saci

balarâma hoilo nitâi ( Em D C Bm Em, C D Em Bm Am Em (Dm))

and Balarâma turned into Nityânanda.

dîna-hîna jata chilo, hari-nâme uddhârilo, (D Am Em D)

All souls low and wretched, were delivered by the name,

târa sâksî jagâi mâdhâi ( Em D C Bm Em, C D Em Bm Am Em (Dm))

thus one sees with Jagai and Madhai.

*   

4

hâ hâ prabhu nanda-suta, vrsabhânu-sutâ-juta, (D Am Em D)

O master Son of Nanda, with Vrsabhânu's daughter,

korunâ karoho ei-bâro ( Em D C Bm Em, C D Em Bm Am Em (Dm))

please be friends with me now .

narottama-dâsa koy, nâ theliho rângâ pây, (D Am Em D)

Narottama says 'keep me at Your reddish lotus feet',

tomâ bine ke â che âmâra ( Em D C Bm Em, C D Em Bm Am Em (Dm))

for who is my beloved, except for You?

 

reprisal

hari hari! bifale janama gonâinu (G Em D C D, G Am Bm C D)

O Lord Hari I have spent my life uselessly.

 




SAPARSADA-BHAGAVAD-VIRAHA-JANITA-VILAPÂ

Lamentation Due to Separation from the Lord and His Associates

Narottama Dâsa Thâkur

(from Prarthâna)

 

(Dm Am C Dm Gm DmI CII C)

je ânilo prema-dhana korunâ pracur

Who brought the gift of love, was full compassion?

(C7 Gm C DmI Gm DmI Gm7 C F)

heno prabhu kothâ gelâ âcârya-thâkur

Where has a master like Srînîvâsa Âcârya gone ?  

 

2

(Dm Am C Dm Gm DmI CII C)

kâhâ mora swarûp rûpa kâhâ sanâtan

 Where are Svarûpa Dâmodara, Rupa Gosvâmî and Sanâtana?

(C7 Gm C DmI Gm DmI Gm7 C F)

kâhâ dâsa raghunâtha patita-pâvan

Where is Raghunâtha Dâsa, the savior of the fallen?  

*

 

3

(Dm Am C Dm Gm DmI CII C)

kâhâ mora bhatta-juga kâhâ kavirâj

Where are Raghunâtha Bhatta Gopâla Bhatta, and Krsnadâsa Kavirâja?

(C7 Gm C DmI Gm DmI Gm7 C F)

eka-kâle kothâ gelâ gorâ nata-râj

Where did Lord Gaurânga, the great dancer, suddenly go?

 *

4

(Dm Am C Dm Gm DmI CII C)

pâshâne kutibo mâthâ anale pas´ibo

I'll bang my head against the rock and enter the fire,

(C7 Gm C DmI Gm DmI Gm7 C F)

gaurânga gunera nidhi kothâ gele pâbo

Where to find Lord Gaurânga, the reservoir of all that's good?

 

5

(Dm Am C Dm Gm DmI CII C)

se-saba sangîra sange je koilo bilâs

Unable to obtain the association of Lord Gaurânga

(C7 Gm C DmI Gm DmI Gm7 C F)

se-sanga nâ pâiyâ kânde narottama dâs

and the companions to His pastimes, Narottama Dâsa simply weeps.

 




KABE HA'BE BOLO

 Bhaktivinod Thâkur

 

 

(refr.) kabe ha'be bolo se-dina âmâr (G F Dm C Am)

When will that day be mine?

kabe ha'be bolo se-dina âmâr (G I FIDm GII C)

(1)

(âmâr) aparâdha ghuci', suddha nâme ruci, (Dm AmIIDm C)

With no offenses, and the taste increasing,

krpâ-bale ha'be hrdoye sancâr ( G I Dm AmIIGII) m

when will your mercy shine in my heart?

 

(2)

trnâdhika hîna, kabe nije mâni', (Dm AmII Dm C)

Lower than a straw, tolerant as a tree,

sahisnutâ-guna hrdoyete âni' (G IDm AmIIGII)

when do I attain that quality of mind?

sakale mânada, âpani amânî, (Dm AmIIDm C)

Respecting all, expecting no honor,

ho'ye âswâdibo nâma-rasa-sâr (G I Dm AmIIGII)

nectar sublime tasting of the name.

*

(3)

dhana jana âra, kobitâ-sundarî (Dm AmII Dm C)

Wealth or followers, female beauty,

bolibo nâ câhi deho-sukha-kari (G IDm AmII GII)

I do not care about or any comfort!

janme-janme dâo, ohe gaurahari! (DmAmII Dm C)

Grant me life after life, o Lord Caitanya,

ahaitukî bhakti carane tomâr (G IDm AmII GII)

devotion non-desiring at Your Lotusfeet.

(4)

(kabe) korite srî-krsna- nâma uccârana, (Dm AmII Dm C)

Uttering Krishna Krishna, with a voice choked up,

pulakita deho gadgada bacana ( G I Dm AmII GII)

and the body thereto shivering.

baibarnya-bepathu ha'be sanghatana, (Dm AmII Dm C)

When will I tremble, with a paling face,

nirantara netre ba'be asru-dhâr (G I Dm AmII G II)

and will streams of tears well from my eyes?

*

(5)

kabe navadwîpe, suradhunî-tate, (Dm AmII Dm C)

In Navadvîpa, at the shore of the Ganges

gaura-nityânanda boli' niskapate (G I Dm AmII G)

Cry out Gaura-Nitai, surrendered.

nâciyâ gâiyâ, berâibo chute, (Dm AmII Dm C)

Dancing, singing, running all around,

bâtulera prâya châriyâ bicâr (G I Dm AmII G II )

when will I be half-mad in my mind?

(6)

kabe nityânanda, more kori' doyâ, (Dm AmII Dm C)

When will Nitai, be merciful to me,

chârâibe mora visayera mâyâ (G I Dm AmII GII)

and will I discard the world called mâyâ?

diyâ more nija- caranera châyâ, (Dm AmII Dm C)

Place me in the shadow, of Your lotus feet,

nâmera hâtete dibe adhikâr (G I Dm AmII GII)

let the right to speak the name be all mine.

*

(7)

kinibo, lutibo, hari-nâma-rasa, (Dm AmII Dm C )

I'll fear nothing, for the nectar of the name,

nâma rase mâti' hoibo bibasa (G I Dm AmII GII)

the effect of it for sure will astound me.

rasera rasika- caranera parasa, (Dm AmII Dm C)

O enjoyer of the name, when will I touch them,

koriyâ mojibo rase anibâr (G I Dm AmII GII)

Your lotusfeet till the end of time

(8)

kabe jîbe doyâ, hoibe udoya, (DmAmIIDm C)

When for all souls, appears compassion,

nija-sukha bhuli' sudina-hrdoya (G I Dm AmII GII)

with a heart free of selfpity?

bhakativinoda, koriyâ-binoya, (DmAmIIDm C)

Bhaktivinod prays, I'll make a beginning,

srî-âjnâ-tahala koribe pracâr (G I Dm AmII GII )

with the preaching of Your sublime mission.

 




KIBA JAYA (GAURA ÂRATI)

(from Gitavali)

Chords for Guitar
or scale-changer harmonium: Position III

Transposition key:
C=D# | F=G# | G= A# | Am= Cm | Dm = Fm|

 

(C F G Am C Am F Am Dm G Am)

1

(Am F G Am C Am G F)

(kiba) jaya jaya gorâcânder âratiko s´obhâ

All glories to Lord Gaura's beautiful ârati,

(C Dm G Am)

jâhnavî-tata-vane jaga-mano-lobhâ

at the banks of the Jâhnavi [Ganges] it attracts the minds everywhere.

 

Refrain l)

(Dm G Am) - (Am (Dm)Dm (C) G Am)

gauranger âratiko s´obhâ (2x)

Lord Gaura's beautiful ârati,

jaga-jana-mano-lobhâ

attracts the minds of the universe,

(Am Dm C G Am)

nitaigaura haribol, haribol, haribol, haribol

sing of Nitai and Gauranga, sing the Lord His name.

 

2

(Am F G Am C Am G F)

dakhine nitâicând, bâme, gadâdhara

At Nitai's right side stands Gadâdhara,

(C Dm G Am)

nikate adwaita, s´rînivâsa chatra-dhara

left Advaita and Srinivâsa holds the umbrella.

3

(Am F G Am C Am G F)

bosiyâche gorâcând ratna-simhâsane

Caitanya is seated on a jeweled throne,

(C Dm G Am)

âroti korena brahmâ-âdi deva-gane

and ârati is performed by the godly led by Brahmâ.

4

(Am F G Am C Am G F)

narahari-âdi kori' câmara dhulâya

Narahari and others fan him with câmara's,

(C Dm G Am)

sanjaya-mukunda-vâsu-ghos-âdi gâya

with Sanjaya, Mukunda and Vâsu singing sweet kîrtana.

5

(Am F G Am C Am G F)

s´ankha bâje ghantâ bâje bâje karatâla

Conchshells resound, bells are ringing , karatâla's are heard,

(C Dm G Am)

madhura mrdanga bâje parama rasâla

sweet plays the mrdanga, how supreme the mood.

 

Refrain 2)

(Dm G Am) - (Am (Dm)Dm (C) G Am)

s´ankha bâje ghantâ bâje (2x)

Conchshells resound, bells are ringing ,

madhur madhur madhur bâje

sweetly o so sweet it sings,

(C Dm G Am)

nitaigaura haribol, haribol, haribol, haribol  

sing of Nitai and Gauranga, sing the Lord His name.

6

(Am F G Am C Am G F)

bahu-koti candra jini vadana ujjvala

The briliance of His face outshines millions of moons,

(C Dm G Am)

gala-des´e vana-mâlâ kore jhalamala

and the garland around his neck radiates.

7

(Am F G Am C Am G F)

s´iva-s´uka-nârada preme gada-gada

Shiva, Suka and Nârada choked up in ecstatic love,

(C Dm G Am)

bhakativinoda dekhe gorâra sampada

thus envisions Bhaktivinod the glory of Gaura.

 

Refrain l)

(Dm G Am) - (Am (Dm)Dm (C) G Am)

gauranger âratiko s´obhâ (2x)

Lord Gaura's beautiful ârati,

jaga-jana-mano-lobhâ

attracts the minds of the universe,

(Am Dm C G Am)

nitaigaura haribol, haribol, haribol, haribol

sing of Nitai and Gauranga, sing the Lord His name.

 




KRSNA-MURÂRI

Bhaktivinoda Thâkura

  

mama mana mandire Am III G Em

Stay in the temple of my heart,

raha nisidin C Em I Am

I'll sing songs to Your pleasure.

krsna murâri sri krsna murâri EmIAm C F CI            (h)

 

bhakti priti mala candan AmIIC Dm F            (h)

My devotion, flowers and incense.  

tumi nio he nio Dm C

You are my life and my death,

cito nandan GIF II            (h)

this is my sacrifice.  

 

jivana marena Am

Your soul immortal,

toba puja nivedan EmI G III            (h)

I beg to worship.

nayana yamuna Am

and time and again,

jare enibar Em I GIII            (h)

lose myself in Your grace.

 

sundara he mana hari D AmIIC I D             (h)

Your beauty has attracted me, oh Hari,

tomara virahe giridhari D AmIICID            (h)

dearest Giridhari, in my mind and heart

 

eso nanda kumâr, nanda kumâr D AmIC D            (h)

O joy of youth, Nanda Kumâr,

 

habe prema pradvipe aroti tomar D C D AmIIEm

I will sing for you and perform the lightoffering.

prema pradvipe aroti tomar C D Am EmI

By the light of my love I will offer the light.  

 

bandana gane toba bajuk jivan C D Am EmI            (h)

To be separated from you grieves me a lot.

krsna murâri sri krsna murâri EmIAm C F C I

Krishna-Murâri, Lord Krishna Murâri  

 

(h): repeat the previous

 




HARE KRSNA MAHÂMANTRA

 

HARE KRSNA, HARE KRSNA (FI , C)

KRSNA KRSNA, HARE HARE (GI, C)

HARE RÂMA, HARE RÂMA, (Dm I , Am)

RÂMA RÂMA, HARE HARE (GIII, CII )

 

HARE KRSNA, HARE KRSNA (CI, C)

KRSNA KRSNA, HARE HARE ( FI, C)

HARE RÂMA, HARE RÂMA, (Dm I, Am)

RÂMA RÂMA, HARE HARE (GIII, CII)

 




MAHÂMANTRA II

HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
G II Dm G II Dm F Am II Em Dm

HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE
G II Dm G II Dm F Am II Em Dm

HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
C III G G 7 II F Dm C G II Dm

HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE
C III G G 7 II F Dm C G II Dm

HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
F G Am III Dm G II Am II

HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE
Dm G II Am II FDm III Am III G C

 




MAHÂMANTRA IV

 

HARE KRSNA HARE KRSNA (C F I C)

KRSNA KRSNA HARE HARE ( F I C)

HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMAG (G I FI)

RÂMA RÂMA HARE HAREC ( GI C)

 

HARE KRSNA HARE KRSNA ( C GI)

KRSNA KRSNA HARE HARE ( C G I )

HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA ( Gm FI)

RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE ( GI)

 




MAHÂMANTRA V

Intro: G#m C#m G#m C#m, E F#m A C#m, E F#m A C#m

HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
E F#m A B C#m

HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE
E F#m A B C#m

HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
F#m E F#m E F#m B A B C#m

HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE
F#m E F#m E F#m B A B C#m

Exit: E F#m A C#m, E F#m A C#m, G#m C#m G#m C#m .

 




MAHÂMANTRA VI

D Em Bm C C Bm Am G Am
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE

Bm C C Dm Em D C Bm G
HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE

G D7 C Am Bm C D Am Bm C D Em
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE

D Am Bm C D Em D Em Am G
HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE
 




MANAH-SIKSA

Teachings for the mind

Narottama Dâsa Thâkhura  

 

(1)

Gm III Am F III Gm III Am
nitâi-pada-kamala, koti-candra-susîtala,

Nityânanda's lotus feet, protective moonshine, enormous

F Dm C 7Am C Dm
je châyây jagata jurây

The world gliding down, finds there it's enlightenment.

Gm III Am F III Gm III Am
heno nitâi bine bâi, râdhâ-krsna pâite nâi,

Not looking for that refuge, are Râdhâ and Krishna difficult to approach;

F Dm C7 Am CDm
drdha kori'dharo nitâir pây

who wants to dance with them, will have to accept that.

(2)

Dm C7 II C F
se sambandha nâhi jâ'r, brthâ janma gelo tâ'r,

Life's a waste unconnected, meaningless ones life passes by;

Dm II Gm Dm B C Dm
se pasu boro durâcar

that animalism is only, misconduct.

Dm C7 II C F
nitâi na bolilo mukhe, majilo samsâra-sukhe,

Not knowing Nitai, they never sing, caught in material pleasures,

Dm II Gm Dm BCDm
vidhyâ-kule ki koribe tâ'r

education and class will not protect them.

 

(3)

Gm III Am F III Gm III Am
ahankâre matta hoiyâ, nitâi-pada pâsariyâ,

Being the body, brings them illusion, forgetting Nitâi's feet.

F Dm C7 Am CDm
asatyere satya kori mâni

Things unreal they take for true.

Gm III Am F III Gm III Am
nitâiyer koruna habe, braja râdhâ-krsna pâbe,

The mercy of Nitâi is needed, to be with Râdhâ and Krishna

F Dm C 7 Am C Dm
dharo nitâi-carana du'khâni

therefore have a firm grip on Nitâi's feet

(4)

Dm C 7 II C F
nitâiyer carana satya, tâhâra sevaka nitya,

 It's no illusion it's a fact, from Nitai's service one is liberated,

Dm II Gm Dm B C Dm
nitâi-pada sadâ koro âsa

Therefore always hold on to Nitai's feet.

Dm C 7 II C F
narottama boro dukhi, nitâi more koro sukhî,

Narottama unhappy prays 'Lord Nitai grant me happiness,

Dm II Gm Dm B C Dm
râkho rângâ-caranera pâsa

let me reside at your lotusfeet.'

 




MÂNASA DEHA GEHA

Srila Bhaktivinoda Thâkur

(1)

mânasa deha, geha, jo kichu mor (A III G A III A M7 I Bm I A I)
Mind, body, and family, whatever may be mine,

arpilû tuwâ pade, nanda-kisor! (Fm# I Bm I E D M7 E A ) (h)
I have surrendered atYour lotus feet, O youthful son of Nanda!

(2)

sampade vipade, jîvane-marane (E I Fm# I D A 7 I BmA) (h)
In good fortune or in bad, in life or at death,

dây mama gelâ, towâ o-pada barane (A G I A I Bm D A) (h)
all my troubles are away having chosen Your feet as my only shelter.

*

(3)

mârobi râkhobi - jo icchâ tohârâ (A III G A III A M7 I Bm I A I)
Slay me or protect me as You wish,

nitya-dâsa prati tuwâ adhikârâ(Fm#I Bm I E D M7 E A ) (h)
for You are the master of Your eternal servant.

(4)

janmâobi moe icchâ jadi tor (E I Fm# I D A 7 I BmA) (h)
If it is Your will that I be born again,

bhakta-grhe jani janma hau mor (A G I A I Bm D A) (h)
then may it be in the home of Your devotee.

*

(5)

kîta janma hau jathâ tuwâ dâs (A III G A III A M7 I Bm I A I)
May I be born again even as a worm, so long as I may remain Your devotee.

bahir mukha brahma-janme nâhi âs (Fm#I Bm I E D M7 E A ) (h)
I have no desire to be born as a Brahmâ averse to You.

(6)

bhukti-mukti-sprhâ vihîna je bhaktah (E I Fm# I D A 7 I BmA) (h)
I yearn for the company of that devotee who is completely devoid

labhaite tâko sanga anurakta (A G I A I Bm D A) (h)
of all desire for worldly enjoyment or liberation.

*

(7)

janaka, jananî, dayata, tanay (A III G A IIIA M7 I Bm I A I)
Father, mother, lover, son, Lord,

prabhu, guru, pati - tuhû sarva-moy (Fm#I Bm I E D M7 E A ) (h)
Lord, preceptor, and husband;; You are everything to me.

(8)

bhakativinoda kohe, suno kâna! (E I Fm# I D A 7 I BmA) (h)
Thakura Bhaktivinoda says, "O Kana, please hear me!

râdhâ-nâtha! tuhû hâmâra parâna (A G I A I Bm D A) (h)
O Lord of Radha, You are my life and soul!"

 




NÂRADA MUNI

Srila Bhaktivinoda Thâkur  

nârada-muni bâjâya vinâ ( D A I)

Nârada Muni sings with his vinâ,

'râdhikâ-ramana'-nâme (A A I)

Râdhikâ-Ramana, Krishna's name.

 

nâma amani udita haya (E III Am)

As soon as he touches the strings,the beauty can be heard,

bhakata-gîta-sâme (D IIEm II)

and sing all devotees along.

 

amiya-dhârâ varise ghana (D A IA)

Accompanied by his stringed instrument,

sravana-yugale giyâ (D IIA D IIA )

the nectar of singing together resounds.

bhakata-jana saghane nâce (E IIIAm Bm )

and all devotees dance in ecstasy,

bhariyâ âpana hiyâ (D IIEm I)

to their utmost satisfaction.

 

nârada-muni bâjâya vinâ ( D A I)

Nârada Muni sings with his vinâ,

'râdhikâ-ramana'-nâme (A A I)

Râdhikâ-Ramana, Krishna's name.

 

nâma amani udita haya (E III Am Bm)

As soon as he touches the strings,the beauty can be heard,

bhakata-gîta-sâme (D IIEm II)

and sing all devotees along.

 

mâdhuri-pûra asaba pasi (D A IA )

Mâdhuri-pûra-nectar drinking they are,

mâtâya-jagata-jane (D IIA D II A)

dancing in ecstacy like madmen.

keha vâ kânde, keha vâ nâce (E IIIAm Bm)

Some let their tears run, others jump high,

keha mâte mane mane (D IIEm I)

some looking, are dancing in their heart.

 

nârada-muni bâjâya vinâ ( D A I)

Nârada Muni sings with his vinâ,

'râdhikâ-ramana'-nâme (A A I)

Râdhikâ-Ramana, Krishna's name.

 

nâma amani udita haya (E III Am Bm)

As soon as he touches the strings,the beauty can be heard,

bhakata-gîta-sâme (D IIEm II)

and sing all devotees along.

 

panca-vadana nârade dhari (D A IA )

Lord Shiva begins to speak,embracing Narada,

premera saghana rola (D IIA D IIA)

with his voice choked.

kamalâsana nâciyâ bale (E IIIAm)

Also Lord Brahma joins in,and shouts aloud:

'bola bola hari bola' (D II Em I Bm)

Sing of Hari, sing of Hari.

 

nârada-muni bâjâya vinâ ( D A I)

Nârada Muni sings with his vinâ,

'râdhikâ-ramana'-nâme (A A I)

Râdhikâ-Ramana, Krishna's name.

 

nâma amani udita haya (E III Am Bm)

As soon as he touches the strings,the beauty can be heard,

bhakata-gîta-sâme (D IIEm II)

and sing all devotees along.

 

sahasrânana parama-sukhe (D A I A )

Gradually also joins, Indra king of heaven,

'hari hari' bali'gâya (D II A D II A)

content , dancing , singing: 'sing Hari',

nama prabhâve mâtila visva (E III Am Bm)

Thus from above is heard, of God the holy name,

nâma-rasa sabe pâya (D II Em I Bm )

and the whole universe becomes ecstatic .

*

nârada-muni bâjâya vinâ ( D A I)

Nârada Muni sings with his vinâ,

'râdhikâ-ramana'-nâme (A A I)

Râdhikâ-Ramana, Krishna's name.

 

nâma amani udita haya (E III Am Bm)

As soon as he touches the strings,the beauty can be heard,

bhakata-gîta-sâme (D IIEm II)

and sing all devotees along.

 

sri-krsna-nâma rasane sphuri' (D A IIA )

That Krishna's name thus may be sung by all everywhere

purâ'la âmâra âsa (D II A D II A)

and the whole world will be in bliss,

sri-rûpa-pade yâcaye ihâ (E IIi Am Bm)

this I pray at the feet of Rupa Goswami,

bhakativinoda dâsa (D II Em I Bm )

then the desire is fulfilled of Bhaktivinod.

 




SRI NRSIMHA PRANÂMA

Prayers to Lord Nrsimha

Sri Dasâvatâra Stotra  

 

namas te narasimhâya (Dm AmIIDm)

My reverence to You Lord Nrsimha,

prahlâdâhlâda-dâyine ( Dm C Dm)

who pleased Prahlâda Maharâj.

hiranyakasipor vaksah ( Dm AmIIDm)

who Hiranyakasipor his breast,

silâ-tanka-nakhâlaye (Dm C Dm)

stonelike with His nails as chisels.

ito nrsimhah parato nrsimho (Dm AmIIDm)

Here Lord Nrsimha, there Lord Nrsimha,

yato yato yâmi tato nrsimhah (Dm C Dm)

wherever I go, there Lord Nrsimha,

bahir nrsimho hrdaye nrsimho (Dm AmIIDm)

Outside Lord Nrsimha, Lord Nrsimha in the heart,

nrsimham adim saranam prapadye (Dm C Dm)

to Nrsimha the origin, the highest refuge, I surrender.

 

tava kara-kamala-vare nakham (Dm AmII C)

Your hand like a lotus beautiful

adbhuta-srngam (C Dm)

Your nails brilliantly pointed,

dalita-hiranyakasipu-tanu-bhrngam (C Am II Dm)

ripped apart Hiranyakasipu, his wasp body.

kesava dhrta-narahari-rûpa (BbI)

Kesava Lord of man, took the form of a lion,

jaya jagadîsa hare (Dm AmIIC)

all honor to the Lord of the Universe,

jaya jagadisa hare, (C AmII)

all honor to the Lord of the Universe,

jaya jagadisa hare (Bb I C Dm)

all honor to the Lord of the Universe,

 

jaya nrsimhadeva, jaya nrsimhadeva (Gm Dm)

All glories to Nrsimhadev , all glories to Nrsimhadev,

jaya nrsimhadeva, jaya nrsimhadeva (C Dm)

all glories to Nrsimhadev , all glories to Nrsimhadev.

 

jaya prahlâda maharaja, jaya prahlâda maharaja (Gm Dm)

All glories to Prahlâd Mahârâj, all glories to Prahlâd Mahârâj,

jaya prahlâda maharaja, jaya prahlâda maharaja (C Dm)

All glories to Prahlâd Mahârâj, all glories to Prahlâd Mahârâj,

 

Nrisihma-Bhagavân ki...jaya

Prahlâda Maharaja ki...jaya

Gaur-premânanda Haribol.

 




PANCA-TATTVA-MAHÂMANTRA

 

Sri Krishna Caitanya, (C)
Prabhu Nityânanda,
(FI)
Sri Advaita, Gadâdhara, Srî Vasâdi
(Dm GII)
Gaur' Bhakta Vrnda
(Em F C)

var.

Sri Krishna Caitanya, (C G I Dm)
Prabhu Nityânanda,
(C GI)
Sri Advaita, Gadâdhara, Srî Vasâdi
(C GI)
Gaur' Bhakta Vrnda
(F I Am GI)

 




SRILA PRABHPHUPÂDA PRANÂTI

 

Audiofile: Capo I

 

nama om vishnu-pâdâya krishna-preshthâya bhû-tale ( C GI)

Our respects for him who at Vishnu's Feet, is dear to Krishna on earth,

s´rîmate bhaktivedânta-svâmin iti nâmine ( C FIC GIC )

and whose grace is called Bhaktivedanta, Swami.

A

namas te sârasvate deve gaura-vânî-pracârine ( C GI )

Our respect unto you servant of Sarasvatî, preaching Caitanya's message,

nirves´esha-s´ûnyavâdi-pâs´câtya-des´a-târine ( C FIC GmIC )

delivering the West from impersonalism and voidism.

B

namas te sârasvate deve gaura-vânî-pracârine ( Am DmI G 7 ) Am EmIAm B )

Our respect unto you servant of Sarasvatî, preaching Caitanya's message,

nirves´esha-s´ûnyavâdi-pâs´câtya-des´a-târine ( GIIIAm DmIG 7 ) Am )

delivering the West from impersonalism and voidism.

 




PRASÂDA SEVÂYA

Song for the Honoring of Spiritual Food

(from Gîtâvalî)

Srîla Bhaktivinode Thâkur  

1

(bhai-re!) s´arîra abidyâ-jâl, (Em D C)

(O lord) This body all of ignorance.

jodendriya tâhe kâl, (Bm G Am) (R)

the senses lead to the unknown,

jîve phele visaya-sâgore (Em D7 G Am)

fallen into a sea of joy,

tâ'ra madhye jihwâ ati, (Em D C) (R)

voracious hardly to control,

lobamoy sudurmati, (G Am D Bm)

the tongue so is of all senses,

tâ'ke jetâ kathina samsâre (D7 D C Em) (R)

of everything that belongs to the earth!

 

2

krsna baro doyâmoy, (Em D C)

Krishna you're so kind to us,

koribâre jihwâ jay, (Bm G Am) (R)

You gave us all this nice prasad,

swa-prasâd-anna dilo bhâi (Em D7 G Am)

just to control the tongue so seems,

sei annâ-mrta pâo, (Em D C) (R)

with this food taken now by us ,

râdhâ-krsna-guna gâo, (G Am D )

Râdha Krishna we do thank,

preme dâko caitanya-nitâi (D7 D C Em) (R)

in love we call for Gaura-Nitai!

Jai nimai jai Nitai (R)

praise Nimai, praise Nitai

hare Krishna hare Krishna Krishna Krishna hare hare

hare Râma hare Râma Râma Râma hare hare (R)

Krishna prasadam..ki.... jay!

 




RÂDHÂ-KRISHNA BOL

Srîla Bhaktivinode Thâkur    

(1)

râdhâ-krsna 'bol bol bolo re sobâi (D Em A II D A I Em I A)

"Radha-Krsna!" chant, chant Everyone chant!

(ei) sikhâ diyâ, sab nadîyâ, (D A II G Em)

When they came dancing, through Nadia,

phirche nece'gaura-nitâi (AII Em A I A)

it was taught by Caitanya and Nitai:

haribol, bolo bolo bolo re sobâi. (D Em A Bm G III A Bm)  

Of the Lord: chant, chant everyone chant!

 

(2)

râdhâ-krsna 'bol bol bolo re sobâi (D Em A II D A I Em I A)

"Radha-Krsna!" chant, chant Everyone chant!

(miche) mâyâr bose, jâccho bhese', (D A II G Em)

caught in a whirlpool of senseless action,

khâccho hâbudubu, bhâi. (A II Em A I A)

one's sinking lower and lower.

Haribol, bolo bolo bolo re sobâi. (D Em A Bm G III A Bm)  

Of the Lord: chant, chant everyone chant!

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(3)

râdhâ-krsna 'bol bol bolo re sobâi (D Em A II D A I Em I A)

"Radha-Krsna!" chant, chant Everyone chant!

(jiv) krsna-dâs, e biswâs, (D A II G Em)

of Krsna the eternal servant,

korle to'âr duhkho nâi. (A II Em A I A)

know thus the spirit soul to be.

haribol, bolo bolo bolo re sobâi. (D Em A Bm G III A Bm)  

Of the Lord: chant, chant everyone chant!

(4)

râdhâ-krsna 'bol bol bolo re sobâi (D Em A II D A I Em I A)

"Radha-Krsna!" chant, chant Everyone chant!

(krsna) bolbe jabe, pulak ha'be, (D A II G Em)

Chanting Krsna fills your eyes with tears,

jhorbe ânkhi, boli tâi. (A II Em A I A)

your body will shiver in ecstasy.

haribol, bolo bolo bolo re sobâi. (D Em A Bm G III A Bm)  

Of the Lord: chant, chant everyone chant!

*

(5)

râdhâ-krsna 'bol bol bolo re sobâi (D Em A II D A I Em I A)

"Radha-Krsna!" chant, chant Everyone chant!

(râdhâ) krsna'bolo, sange calo, (D A II G Em)

chant"Radha-Krsna" and join in.

ei-mâtra bhikhâ câi. (A II Em A I A)

is the only alm we beg of you.

haribol, bolo bolo bolo re sobâi. (D Em A Bm G III A Bm)  

Of the Lord: chant, chant everyone chant!  

(6)

râdhâ-krsna 'bol bol bolo re sobâi (D Em A II D A I Em I A)

"Radha-Krsna!" chant, chant Everyone chant!

(jay) sakal 'bipod bhaktivinod, (D A II G Em)

All dangers gone says Bhaktivinod,

bole, jakhon o-nâm gâi. (A II Em A I A)

when the singing of the name is done.

haribol, bolo bolo bolo re sobâi. (D Em A Bm G III A Bm)  

Of the Lord: chant, chant everyone chant!  

 




JAYA RÂDHÂ-MÂDHAVA

Srîla Bhaktivinode Thâkur  

(song sung before lectures)

 

jaya râdha-mâdhava kunja-bihârî (F I C Dm)

Al glories to Râdhâ and Mâdhava's divine pastimes,

gopî-jana-vallabha, giri-vara-dhârî (Am II C Dm)

The Lord of gopi's lifted [up the hill] Govardhana,

Yasoda-nandana braja-jana-ranjana (C Dm)

dear to Yasoda, loved in Vrindâvana,

yamunâ-tîra-vana-cârî (AmC Dm)

at the Yamunâ, He wanders in the woods.  

 




JAYA RÂDHÂ-MÂDHAVA II

Srîla Bhaktivinode Thâkur  

 

 (GmII Dm I Am C Dm)
(jaya) râdhâ-mâdhava (jaya) kunja-bihâri

Al glories to Râdhâ and Mâdhava's divine pastimes

(C F I Am I Dm GmII Dm I FII )
(jaya) gopî-jana-vallabha (jaya) giri-vara-dhâri,

The Lord of gopi's lifted [up the hill] Govardhana,

(Am GmII Dm )
(jaya) giri-vara-dhâri.

lifted [up the hill] Govardhana,

(C F I Am I Dm Gm II Dm I F II )
(jaya) jasoda-nandana (jaya) braja-jana-ranjana,

dear to Yasoda, loved in Vrindâvana,

(Am Gm II Dm)
(jaya) braja-jana ranjana.

loved in Vrindâvana,

(Am F III F II C Gm II Dm)
(jaya) jâmuna-tîra-vana-cârî (jaya) kunja-bihâri.

at the Yamunâ, He wanders in the woods.

 

MAHÂMANTRA III

 

HARE KRSNA HARE KRSNA (Dm Gm I)

KRSNA KRSNA HARE HARE (C 7 I Dm)

HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA (C)

RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE (Dm)

HARE KRSNA HARE KRSNA ( Gm I Dm)

KRSNA KRSNA HARE HARE (C Dm)

HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA ( Gm I Dm)

RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE (C Dm)

 




SRI RÂDHIKÂSTAKAM

Srîla Bhaktivinode Thâkur  

 

(1)

(C Dm C I F C I Dm C)
kumkumakta kancanabja garvahari gaurabha
Colored by kumkuma she fulfills all Krishna's desires,

(F I Dm C G I Dm G II C)
pitananci tavja gandha kirti nindi saurabha
with a complexion, of molten gold.

(C G I F II G III F II G I C)
ballavesa sunu sarva banchitartha sadhika
her appearance, defeats of this the pride,

(Dm I F I Dm G II G I F II G 7 C)
mahyamatma padapadma dasya dastu radhika
I pray for the shelter of , the lotusfeet of Râdhâ.

*

(2)

(C Dm C I F C I Dm C)
kauranvinda kanti nindi citrapatta satika
The color of her silken Sari,embarrasses the color of coral,

(F I Dm C G I Dm G II C)
krsna matta bringa keli phulla puspa batika
she is a flowergarden, where a wild bumblebee plays

(C G I F II G III F II G I C)
krsna nitya sangamartha padma bhandhu radhika
and that bumblebee, is called Krishna,

(Dm I F I Dm G II G I F II G 7 C)
mahyamatma padapadma dasya dastu radhika
I pray for the shelter of , the lotusfeet of Râdhâ.

(3)

(C Dm C I F C I Dm C)
saukumarya srista pallavali kirti nigraha
her tenderness defeats,that of newly grown green leaves

(F I Dm C G I Dm G II C)
candra candanotpalendu sevya sita vigraha
she's is freshness herself, camphor. lotus and moon,

(C G I F II G III F II G I C)
svabhimarsha vallabisa kama tapa badhika
Her touch cools the loving desire of Krishna,

(Dm I F I Dm G II G I F II G 7 C)
mahyamatma padapadma dasya dastu radhika
I pray for the shelter of , the lotusfeet of Râdhâ.

*

(4)

(C Dm C I F C I Dm C)
visva vandya yaubatabhi vanditapi ya rama
Although Laksmi is worshiped, by all girls of the world,

(F I Dm C G I Dm G II C)
rupa navya yavnadi sampada na yatsama
is she nothing compared to Râdhâ, in beauty, youth, nature and in the game.

(C G I F II G III F II G I C)
silahardya lilaya ca sa yatosto nadhika
Nobody in heaven or on earth, who exceeds her in quality,

(Dm I F I Dm G II G I F II G 7 C)
mahyamatma padapadma dasya dastu radhika
I pray for the shelter of , the lotusfeet of Râdhâ.

 (5)

(C Dm C I F C I Dm C)
rasalasya gita narma satkaladi pandita
She is very skilled, in dancing,singing and that all,

(F I Dm C G I Dm G II C)
prema ramya rupavesa sadgunali mandita
she's of the greatest beauty, also clad and wonderful

(C G I F II G III F II G I C)
visva navya gopa yosidalito'pi yadhika
She's the best of all the swans,

(Dm I F I Dm G II G I F II G 7 C)
mahyamatma padapadma dasya dastu radhika
I pray for the shelter of , the lotusfeet of Râdhâ.

*

(6)

 

(C Dm C I F C I Dm C)
nitya navya rupa keli krsnabhava sampada
With her always blossoming beauty,also in her deeds and feelings,

(F I Dm C G I Dm G II C)
krsna raga bandha gopa yaubatesu kampada
does she create happiness in the hearts, of the gopi's at her side.

(C G I F II G III F II G I C)
krsna rupa vesa keli lagna sat samadhika
Fear and pain she gives, the ones of the opposing party,

(Dm I F I Dm G II G I F II G 7 C)
mahyamatma padapadma dasya dastu radhika
I pray for the shelter of , the lotusfeet of Râdhâ.

(7)

(C Dm C I F C I Dm C)
sveda kampa kantakasru gagadadi sancita
Known by the signs of ecstacy,sweating, trembling and hairs on end

(F I Dm C G I Dm G II C)
marsa harsa vamatadi bhava bhusanancita
tears, a choked voice,anger, joy, negativity.

(C G I F II G III F II G I C)
krsna netra tosiratna mandanali dadhika
She dresses up with beautiful things to please her sweet Krishna,

(Dm I F I Dm G II G I F II G 7 C)
mahyamatma padapadma dasya dastu radhika
I pray for the shelter of , the lotusfeet of Râdhâ.

*

(8)

 

(C Dm C I F C I Dm C)
ya krsnardha krsna viprayoga santatodita
She bears no separation from Him,not for a single moment.

(F I Dm C G I Dm G II C)
neka dainya capaladi bhavavrinda modita
her anguish overcome by, friends warning her Krishna.

(C G I F II G III F II G I C)
yatnalabdha krsna sanga nirgarakhiladhika
Thus with Him brought together, her anguish changes in ecstacy,

(Dm I F I Dm G II G I F II G 7 C)
mahyamatma padapadma dasya dastu radhika
I pray for the shelter of , the lotusfeet of Râdhâ.

(9)

(C Dm C I F C I Dm C)
astakena yastanena nanti krsna ballabham
Even Shiva's wife Parvati, cannot get to see Râdhâ

(F I Dm C G I Dm G II C)
darsanepi sailajadi yosidami durlabham
Her friends are quickly pleased, with whom honors Râdhâ..

(C G I F II G III F II G I C)
krsna sanga nanditatma dasya sidhu bhajanam
Who thus worships Râdhâ obtains very quick through her Krishna's service

(Dm I F I Dm G II G I F II G 7 C)
mahyamatma padapadma dasya dastu radhika
I pray for the shelter of , the lotusfeet of Râdhâ.

 




SRI RÂDHIKA STAVA

To the glory of Râdha

Rupa Gosvâmi  

 

 

(chorus:) râdhe jaya jaya mâdhava-dayite (D G II D II)

Râdha, all glories to Mâdhava's beloved,

gokula-tarunî-mandala-mahite (A 7 I D Em A II )

Gokula's girls all worship you.  

(1)

dâmodara-rati-vardhana-vese (A 7 I D G A III)
Attracting Damodhâr' by nicely being dressed,

hari-niskuta-vrndâ-vipinese (A 7 I D G A III)
Hari's pleasure, Vrindâvana's queen.

(2)

vrsabhânudadhi-nava-sasi-lekhe (A 7 I D G A III)
From Vrsabhânu's ocean, arose a new moon,

lalitâ-sakhi-guna-ramita-visâkhe (A 7 I D G A III )

Lalitâ's girlfriend, gentle binding Visâkhe.

(3)

karunâm kuru mayi karuna-bharite (A 7 I D G A III)

Always friendly and honest, full of compassion,

sanaka sanâtana-varnita-carite (A 7 I D G A III)

Sanaka Sanâtana described your character.  

 




SAKHÎ-VRNDE VIJNAPTI
Prayer to the Sakhis (from Prarthana)

      Narottama Dâsa Thâkura

(chords are set one down; use capo II)

1

râdhâ-krsna prâna mora jugala-kis´ora (G Am D Bm)

Sri Radha and Krsna the two divine, are my life and soul.

jîvane marane gati âro nâhi mora ( Bm Em D F#m Em D)

In life or death I have no other refuge but Them

2

kâlindî-ra-a kûle keli-kadambera vana (D Em D A7 A Bm A7 )

In a forest of small kadamba's on a Yamuna bank

ra-tana-bedî-ra u-para bosâbo du'jana (D Bm A G F#m Em D )

I will seat the divine two on a throne jeweled.

*

3

syâma-gaurî-ange dibo (cûwâ) candanera gandha (G Am D Bm)

their dark fair forms with sandalpaste and cuya I 'll anoint

câmara dhulâbo kabe heri mukha-candra (Bm Em D F#m Em D)

when wave the camara for Them and see their moon faces?

4

gâthi-yâ-mâlati-ir mâlâ dibo dôhâra gale (D Em D A7 A Bm A7 )

having stringed malati flowers and place them around Their necks

a-dhare tuli-yâ di-bo kar-pûra-tâmbûle (D Bm A G F#m Em D )

and offer tambuta with camphor to Their lotus mouths.

*

5

lalitâ vis´âkhâ-âdi jata sakhî-brnda (G Am D Bm)

Lalita Visakha and the rest of all the sakhis,

âjnâya koribo sebâ caranâravinda ( Bm Em D F#m Em D)

with their permission i'll serve the lotus feet

 

6

s´ri-krsna-caitanya-a-prabhur dâser anudâsa (D Em D A7 A Bm A7 )

this prabhu servant of the servant of Sri Krsna Caitanya

se-vâ a-bhilâ-sa ko-re na-rottama-dâsa (D Bm A G F#m Em D )

Narottama longs for this service to them Both.

 




SÂVARANA SRÎ GAURA MAHIMÂ

The Glories of Sri Gauranga (from Prathâna)

Narottama Dâsa Thâkura

Guitar: Capo IV 

 1

Bm G Am C Em Dm7 G C D G

gaurangera duti pada, jar dhana sampada,

Who accepted the feet of Lord Gaura can understand

Em C Am

se jane bhakati-rasa-sar

the true essence of devotional service.

D Bm G Am D C Bm Am G Dm7 D C

gauranger madhura-lila, jar karne pravesila,

If one wants to cleanse his heart, he must take

G Am D

hrdoya nirma/la bhelo -tar

to the movement of Lord Caitanya

 *

2

Bm G Am C Em Dm7 G C D G

je gauran-gera nama loy, tara hoy premodoy,

From His pastimes one will realize.

Em C Am

tare mui jai bolihari

Bravo to Him, that is very excellent!

D Bm G Am D C Bm Am G Dm7 D C

gauranga-gunete jhure, nitya-lila tare sphure,

Appreciating the pastimes feeling ecstasy, crying,

G Am D

se jana bhaka/ti adhi-kari

will bring understanding the pastimes of Radha-Krsna

3

Bm G Am C Em Dm7 G C D G

gaurangera sangi-gane, nitya-siddha kori' mane,

From Caitanya always together always free,

Em C Am

se jay bra-jendra-suta-pas

one instantly reaches the abode of Lord Krsna.

D Bm G Am D C Bm Am G Dm7 D C

sri-gauda-mandala-bhumi, jeba jane cintamani,

To know that this land of Navadvipa

G Am D

tara hoy braja-/bhume-e bas

is as Vrndavana, means one has reached there.  

*

4

Bm G Am C Em Dm7 G C D G

gaura-prema-rasarnave, se tarange jeba dube,

Diving deep in his ocean of bliss one becomes

Em C Am

se radha--madhava-antaranga

one of the trustees of Radha and Krsna.

D Bm G Am D C Bm Am G Dm7 D C

grhe ba vanete thake, 'ha gauranga' bo'le dake,

Whether housholder or in the forest, if one only chants His name,

G Am D

narottama mage /tara san-ga

Narottama prefers to be in the company of those.

 




SRI SRI SIKSÂSTAKA

Sri Caitanya Mahâprabhu

(the eight verses)

-(1)

ceto-darpana-mârjanam bhava (G F)

The hearts' reflection purifying,

mahâ-dâvâgni-nirvâpanam (Dm CI)

of matter extinguishing the fire,

sreya-kairava-candrika-vitaranam (FIC GI)

the Blessing of white moonshine,

vidhyâ-vadhû-jîvanam (DmC GI)

radiates the being married to the soul.

ânandâmbudhi-vardhanam prati (G F Dm)

A sea of happiness expands,

-padam pûrnâmrtâsvâdanam (CI)

with each step nectar giving the taste,

sarvâtma-snapanam param vijayate (FIC GI)

for all bathing the self in transcendence,

sri-krsna-sankîrtanam (Dm C GI)

may there be Krishna's singing together,

 

(2)

nâmnâm âkâri bahudhâ, nija-sarva-saktis (C GIAm Dm G II AmII)

Holy names manifested there many, all types of personal prowess,

tatrârpitâ niyamitah, smarane na kâlah (Dm GIIDm C)

given therein and limited, remembrance out of time!

etâdrsî tava krpa, bhagavan mamâpi (C GIAm Dm GIIAmII)

So enormous Your grace, o Lord although my

durdaivam îdrisam ihajani nânurâgah (Dm GIIDm C )

misery lies in the fact, not to be attached to that.

 

(3)

trnâd api sunîcena (AmIEmI)

As grass treaded, still lower,

taror api sahisnunâ (GIFI)

as a tree as tolerant,

amâninâ mânadena (G I F I )

no false pride and the mind subdued,

kîrtanîyah sadâ harih (F I Dm)

thus always I chant Your holy name!

 

(4)

na dhanam na janam na sundarim (C GIC )

No riches, no followers, nor beauty,

kavitam vâ jagad-isa kâmaye (DmIAm GIAm[C])

the fruit, nor almighty I l0ng for.

mama janmani janmanisvare (Am DmIAm)

Birth after birth My Supreme Lord,

bhavatâd bhaktir ahaituki tvayi (DmIAm GIAm[C])

the service without desire to You.

 

 

(5)

ayi nanda-tanuja kinkaram (Am GI)

O My Lord, son of Nanda, your Servant,

patitam mam visame bhavâmbudhau (EmIG I Am)

fell alas in the sea of ignorance.

krpayâ tava pâda-pankaja (Am GI)

The causeless mercy of Your lotusfeet,

sthita-dhûli-sadrsam vicintaya (EmIGIAm)

place me there like some dirt as You please.

 

(6)

nayanam galad-asru-dhârayâ (AmIIIG F Em)

Eyes full tears, down in streams,

vadanam gadgada-ruddhayâ girâ (Dm AmIIGIIC)

my words choked up in my mouth.

pulakair nicitam vapuh kadâ (AmIIIG F Em)

The hairs on my body stand on end,

tava nâma-grâhane bhavisyati (Dm AmIIGIIC)

when the singing of Your names takes place.

 

(7)

yugâyitam nimesena (Em Dm FIEm I )

An aeon takes me each moment,

caksusâ prâvrsâyitam (FIDmIEmIG 7)

my eyes crying like the rain.

sûnyâyitam jagat sarvam (Em Dm FIEm I )

Complete empty seems the world,

govinda-virahena me (FIDm Em G 7 [C])

Govinda separated from You!

 

(8)

âslisya vâ pâda-ratam pinastu mâm (GIIIAm GIC GIAm)

Embraced with joy down for Him, taking me over,

adarsanân marma-hatâm karotu vâ (GIAmIDm Em F C )

not to be seen, a broken heart, I let Him be.

yathâ tathâ vâ vidadhâtu lampato (Am GIIIAm GIC GI)

The way He wants, He may proceed, me denied,

mat-prâna-nâthas tu sa eva nâparah (GIAmIDm Em F C)

For life my Lord, but Him alone, and no one else!

 




SRÎ NÂMA

(from Gîtâvalî)

Srîla Bhaktivinode Thâkur  

1

C# Fm G# A#m, F# Fm G# C#

gây gorâ madhur sware (F# G# C# )

Lord Gaura sings with a sweet voice,

hare krsna hare krsna krsna krsna hare hare (C# Fm A#m D#m F# G# )

hare râma hare râma râma râma hare hare (C# D#m G# C# - F# G# C# )

gây gorâ madhur sware (F# G# C# )

 

2

grhe thâko, vane thâko, sadâ 'hari' bole' dâko, (Fm B#b9 C# Fm C#)

whether householder or detached, always chant Hari,

sukhe duhkhe bhulo nâ'ko, vadane hari-nâm koro re ( C#D#m F#G# B#b9 C# )

whether stressfull or distressed, set your lips to hari-nâm.

gây gorâ madhur sware (F# G# C# )

Chorus: gây gorâ madhur sware (F# G# C# )

 

*

3

mâyâ-jâle baddha ho'ye,âcho miche kâja lo'ye, (Fm B#b9 C# Fm C#)

caught in a network of illusion, driven to toil so fruitlessly,

ekhona cetana pe'ye, 'râdhâ-mâdhav' nâm bolo re ( C#D#m F#G# B#b9 C# )

fully conscious as a human, now chant of Râdhâ Mâdhava.

gây gorâ madhur sware (F# G# C# )

hare krsna hare krsna krsna krsna hare hare (C Em Am Dm F G7 )

hare râma hare râma râma râma hare hare (C Dm G G7 C- F# G# C# )

gây gorâ madhur sware (F# G# C# )

Chorus: gây gorâ madhur sware (F# G# C# )

*

 

4

jîvana hoilo s´esa, nâ bhajile hrsîkes´a (Fm B#b9 C# Fm C#)

life can end each moment, and Hrîsikeséa you did not serve,

bhaktivinodopades´a, ekbar nâm-rase mâto re ( C#D#m F#G# B#b9 C# )

take this advice of bhaktivinod: relish the nectar of the names!

gây gorâ madhur sware (F# G# C#)

hare krsna hare krsna krsna krsna hare hare (C Em Am Dm F G7 )

hare râma hare râma râma râma hare hare (C Dm G G7 C- F# G# C# )

 

gây gorâ madhur sware (F# G# C#)

Chorus: gây gorâ madhur sware (F# G# C#)

*

Chorus: gây gorâ madhur sware (F# G# C#)

 


             

SRÎ SRÎ SADGOSVÂMY-ASTASKA

the eight verses for the six Gosvâmi's  

Srînivâsa Âcârya  

 

 

(1)

G, Am, Bm, C , D, Em, C, Bm, Am, Em

krshnotkîrtana-gâna-nartana-parau premâmrtâmbho-nidhî

always chanting Krishna, dancing; alike the ocean of love of God,

Em, Am, D, C, G, Am, Bm, C, D, Em

dhîrâdhîrâ-jana-priyau priya-karau nirmatsarau pûjitau

popular both with the gentle and with the ruffians, non-envious of anyone.

Em, C, G, Em, D, C, Bm, Am, Em

s´rî-caitanya-krpâ-bharau bhuvi bhuvo bhârâvahantârakau

by Caitanya blessed, all-pleasing , delivering all in the material universe.

vande rûpa-sanâtanau raghu-yugau s´rî-jîva-gopâlakau

Em, D, C, Bm, Am7, G, Am7, D, Em

my love Srî Rûpa, Sanâtan, Raghunath Bhatta, -Dasa, Jîva and Bhatta Gopal!

 

(2)

G, Em, C, D, Em, Am, D, C, D7 D

nânâ-s´âstra-vicâ-ranai-ka-nipunau sad dharma-samsthâpakau

experts in scrutinizing sastric study for settling the principles for each,

Em, Bm, Am, G, Am, Em, Am, D, Em

lokânâm hita-kârinau tri-bhuvane mânyau s´aranyâkarau

honored over all the three worlds they are worth taking shelter of,

Em, C, G, Em, D, C, Bm, Am, Em

râdhâ-krshna-padâravinda-bhajana-anandena mattâlikau

absorbed in the mood of the gopis in the service of Radha and Krishna,

D, C, Bm, Am, G, Am, Bm, C, D

vande rûpa-sanâtanau raghu-yugau s´rî-jîva-gopâlakau

my love Srî Rûpa, Sanâtan, Raghunath Bhatta, -Dasa, Jîva and Bhatta Gopal!

 

*

(3)

G, Am, Bm, C , D, Em, C, Bm, Am, Em  

s´rî-gaurâng'-gunânuvar-nana-vidhau s´raddhâ-samrddhy-anvitau

rich in understanding Lord Caitanya and narrating His supreme qualities,

Em, Am, D, C, G, Am, Bm, C, D, Em

pâpottâpa-nikrntanau tanu-bhrtâm govinda-gânâmrtaih

capable of purifying all by pouring out divine songs about Govinda.

Em, C, G, Em, D, C, Bm, Am, Em

ânandâmbudhi-vardhanaika-nipunau kaivalya-nistârakau

expanding the ocean of bliss, the saviors by the devouring mouth of liberation.

Em, D, C, Bm, Am7, G, Am7, D, Em

vande rûpa-sanâtanau raghu-yugau s´rî-jîva-gopâlakau

my love Srî Rûpa, Sanâtan, Raghunath Bhatta, -Dasa, Jîva and Bhatta Gopal!

 

(4)

 G, Em, C, D, Em, Am, D, C, D7 D

tyaktvâ tûrnam as´esa-mandal'-pati-s´renîm sadâ tuccha-vat

who kicked off all association of aristocracy as insignificant,

Em, Bm, Am, G, Am, Em, Am, D, Em

bhûtvâ dîna-ganesakau karunayâ kaupîna-kanthâs´ritau

to deliver the poor souls, they accepted loincloths, as mendicants,

Em, C, G, Em, D, C, Bm, Am, Em

gopi-bhâva-rasâmrtâbdhi-laharî-kallola-magnau muhur

in the waves of the ecstatic ocean of gopi- love they ever again bathed,

D, C, Bm, Am, G, Am, Bm, C, D

vande rûpa-sanâtanau raghu-yugau s´rî-jîva-gopâlakau

my love Srî Rûpa, Sanâtan, Raghunath Bhatta, -Dasa, Jîva and Bhatta Gopal!

 

*

(5)

 G, Am, Bm, C , D, Em, C, Bm, Am, Em

kûjat-kokola-hamsa-sârasa-ganâkîrne mayûrâkule

always worshiping highly where the fine trees of fruits and flowers are

Em, Am, D, C, G, Am, Bm, C, D, Em

nânâ-ratna-nibaddha-mûla-vitapa-srî-yukta-vrndâvane

under the roots they found all the precious jewels to Vrindavana

Em, C, G, Em, D, C, Bm, Am, Em

râdhâ-krshnam ahar-nisam prabhajatau jîvârthadau yau mudâ

all competent to bestow the greatest boon of life's goal of Râdhâ and Krishna

Em, D, C, Bm, Am7, G, Am7, D, Em

vande rûpa-sanâtanau raghu-yugau s´rî-jîva-gopâlakau

my love Srî Rûpa, Sanâtan, Raghunath Bhatta, -Dasa, Jîva and Bhatta Gopal!

 

(6)

 G, Em, C, D, Em, Am, D, C, D7 D

sankhyâ-pûrvaka-nâma-gâna-natibhih kâlâvasânî-krtau

chanting the holy names they bowed down with measure and schedule.

Em, Bm, Am, G, Am, Em, Am, D, Em

nidrâhâra-vihârakâdi-vijitau câtyanta-dînau ca yau

spending their valuable lives in devotion they mastered eating and sleeping,

Em, C, G, Em, D, C, Bm, Am, Em

râdhâ-krshna-guna-smrter madhurima/anandena sammohitau

meek, humble, enchanted by remembering the good of Râdhâ Krishna

D, C, Bm, Am, G, Am, Bm, C, D

vande rûpa-sanâtanau raghu-yugau s´rî-jîva-gopâlakau

my love Srî Rûpa, Sanâtan, Raghunath Bhatta, -Dasa, Jîva and Bhatta Gopal!

 *

(7)

G, Am, Bm, C , D, Em, C, Bm, Am, Em  

râdhâ-kunda-tate kalinda-tanayâ-tîre ca vamsîvate

on the banks of Râdhâ-kunda , the Yamuna or sometimes at Varnsivata,

Em, Am, D, C, G, Am, Bm, C, D, Em

premonmâda-vas´âd as´esha-das´ayâ grastau pramattau sadâ

they like madmen in their full ecstasy, had the symptoms of transcendence,

Em, C, G, Em, D, C, Bm, Am, Em

gâyantau ca kadâ harer guna-varam bhâvâdhibhutau mudâ

being merged in the bliss of the consciousness of divine love,

Em, D, C, Bm, Am7, G, Am7, D, Em

vande rûpa-sanâtanau raghu-yugau s´rî-jîva-gopâlakau

my love Srî Rûpa, Sanâtan, Raghunath Bhatta, -Dasa, Jîva and Bhatta Gopal!

 

(8)

 G, Em, C, D, Em, Am, D, C, D7 D

he râdhe vraja-dvîke ca lalite / he nanda-suno kutah

loudly, shouting, "Radha Vraja Queen ! O Lalita! O son of Nanda,

Em, Bm, Am, G, Am, Em, Am, D, Em

s´rî-govardhana-kalpa-pâdapa-tale kalindî-vane kutah

are you on the hill of Govardhana, or under the trees at the Yamuna?

Em, C, G, Em, D, C, Bm, Am, Em

ghosantâv iti sarvato vraja-pure khedair mahâ-vihvalau

thus were their moods all living to the great of krishna- consciousness.

D, C, Bm, Am, G, Am, Bm, C, D

vande rûpa-sanâtanau raghu-yugau s´rî-jîva-gopâlakau

my love Srî Rûpa, Sanâtan, Raghunath Bhatta, -Dasa, Jîva and Bhatta Gopal!

 




SRITA KAMALA

Srî Jayadeva Gosvâmî  

(1)

(A Bm AI Em D A Bm / Em D AI Bm A Em D)
srita-kamalâkuca-mandala (he)

His feet marked with a lotus.

(F#m G BmIII AIII/ BmIII AIII D )
dhrta-kundala (e)

see His earrings!

(F#m G AIIIBmIIIG Em AII D / F#m G AIIIBmIIIAIIIGAIIID )
dhrta-kundala kalita-lalita-vanamâla

See His earrings and His garland of forest flowers !

(A Bm D Em G AIII / DIIIBmIII G AIII D AI D )
jayajaya deva hare

Glories, Glories, to Lord Hari.

 *

(2)

(A Bm AI Em D A Bm / Em D AI Bm A Em D)
dinamani-mandala-mandana (he)

His face shines like the disc of the sun.

(F#m G BmIII AIII/ BmIII AIII D )
bhava-khandana (e)

His love drives away.

(F#m G AIIIBmIIIG Em AII D / F#m G AIIIBmIIIAIIIGAIII)
bhava-khandana munijana-mânasa-hamsa

His love drives away, bringing peace to the swanlike sage.

(A Bm D Em G AIII / DIIIBmIII G AIII D AI D )
jayajaya deva hare

Glories, Glories, to Lord Hari.

 

(3)

(A Bm AI Em D A Bm / Em D AI Bm A Em D)
kâliya-visadhara-ganjana (he)

Kâliya the serpent He destroyed.

(F#m G BmIII AIII/ BmIII AIII D )
jana-ranjana (e)

The beloved of all.

(F#m G AIIIBmIIIG Em AII D / F#m G AIIIBmIIIAIIIGAIIID )
jana-ranjana yadu-kula-nalina-dines´a

The beloved of all, is the sun of the Yadu galaxy.

(A Bm D Em G AIII / DIIIBmIII G AIII D AI D )
jayajaya deva hare

Glories, Glories, to Lord Hari.

 *  

(4)

(A Bm AI Em D A Bm / Em D AI Bm A Em D)
madhu-mura-naraka-vinâs´ana (he)

Madhu, Mura, Naraka He defeated.

(F#m G BmIII AIII/ BmIII AIII D )
garudâsana (e)

On the back of Garuda!

(F#m G AIIIBmIIIG Em AII D / F#m G AIIIBmIIIAIIIGAIIID )
garudâsana sura-kula-keli-nidâna

From Garuda, He brings all the virtuous the joy.

(A Bm D Em G AIII / DIIIBmIII G AIII D AI D )
jayajaya deva hare

Glories, Glories, to Lord Hari.

 

(5)

(A Bm AI Em D A Bm / Em D AI Bm A Em D)
amala-kamala-dala-locana (he)

Clear as lotus petals are His eyes.

(F#m G BmIII AIII/ BmIII AIII D )
bhava-mocana (e)

His love liberates!

(F#m G AIIIBmIIIG Em AII D / F#m G AIIIBmIIIAIIIGAIIID )
bhava-mocana tribhuvana-bhuvana-nidhâna

His love liberates; the three worlds He keeps in His hand.
(A Bm D Em G AIII / DIIIBmIII G AIII D AI D )
jayajaya deva hare

Glories, Glories, to Lord Hari.

 

 *  

(6)

(A Bm AI Em D A Bm / Em D AI Bm A Em D)
janaka-sutâ-krta-bhûshana (he)

Of Janaka's sons He is the gem.

(F#m G BmIII AIII/ BmIII AIII D )
jita-dûshana (e)

Defeating all sin!

(F#m G AIIIBmIIIG Em AII D / F#m G AIIIBmIIIAIIIGAIIID )
jita-dûshana samara-shamita-dashakantha

Defeating all sin He fought, finished ten-head Râvana.

(A Bm D Em G AIII / DIIIBmIII G AIII D AI D )
jayajaya deva hare

Glories, Glories, to Lord Hari.

 

(7)

(A Bm AI Em D A Bm / Em D AI Bm A Em D)
abhinava-jaladhara-sundara (he)

Like a monsoon cloud the color of His skin.

(F#m G BmIII AIII/ BmIII AIII D )
dhrta-mandara (e)

How He lifted the hill!

(F#m G AIIIBmIIIG Em AII D / F#m G AIIIBmIIIAIIIGAIIID )
dhrta-mandara srî-mukhacandra-cakora

How he lifted the hill! Moonface charming the sweet bird Râdhâ.

(A Bm D Em G AIII / DIIIBmIII G AIII D AI D )
jayajaya deva hare

Glories, Glories, to Lord Hari.

 *  

(8)

(A Bm AI Em D A Bm / Em D AI Bm A Em D)
tava-caranam pranatâ vayam (he)

At Your Lotus feet I throw myself down.

(F#m G BmIII AIII/ BmIII AIII D )

iti bhâvaya (e)

Have mercy on me.

(F#m G AIIIBmIIIG Em AII D / F#m G AIIIBmIIIAIIIGAIIID )
iti bhâvaya kuru kus´alam pranateshu

Have mercy on me, blessing of the Kuru dynasty.

(A Bm D Em G AIII / DIIIBmIII G AIII D AI D )
jayajaya deva hare

Glories, Glories, to Lord Hari.

 

(9)

(A Bm AI Em D A Bm / Em D AI Bm A Em D)
s´ri-jayadeva-kaver idam (he)

Jayadeva wrote this for You.

(F#m G BmIII AIII/ BmIII AIII D )
kurute mudam (e)

Devoted to You.

(F#m G AIIIBmIIIG Em AII D / F#m G AIIIBmIIIAIIIGAIIID )
kurute mudam mangalam ujjvala-gitam

Devoted to You, favoring You with this shining song.

(A Bm D Em G AIII / DIIIBmIII G AIII D AI D )
jayajaya deva hare

Glories, Glories, to Lord Hari.

 




S´Rî VRAJA-DHÂMA-MAHIMÂMRTA

unknown âcârya

The Nectarean Glories of Vraja-dhâma

Intro: D Em G Fm# Bm

(1)

jaya râdhe, jaya krishna, jaya vrindâvan (D G A Bm)

All glories to Radha, Krishna and Vrindâvana.

s´rî govinda, gopînâtha, madana-mohan
(G Em A Bm) (Bm Em A7 Bm /D Em Fm# G, DI Em A I Bm)

and the deities Shri Govinda, Gopiniatha, and Madana-mohana.

Bm A GI Bm A7 Em D Bm G A D

*

(2)

s´yama-kunda, râdhâ-kunda, giri-govardhan (D G A Bm)

All glories to Shyama-kunda, Râdhâ-kunda, Govardhana Hill,

kâlindi jamunâ jaya, jaya mahâvan
(G Em A Bm) (Bm Em A7 Bm /D Em Fm# G, DI Em A I Bm)

All glories to the Yamunâ and the forest Mahâvana

 

(3)

kes´î-ghâna, bams´i-bana, dwâdas´a-kânan (D G A Bm)

All glories to Keshi-ghâta, and the Vamshi-vata tree, where He attracted all gopis

jâhâ saba lîlâ koilo s´rî-nanda-nandan
(G Em A Bm) (Bm Em A7 Bm /D Em Fm# G, DI Em A I Bm)

and to the twelve forests of Vraja. where the son of Nanda had His pastimes.

G A Bm A7 D Bm G A

*

(4)

s´rî-nanda-jas´odâ jaya, jaya gopa-gan (D G A Bm)

All glories to Nanda and Yashodâ and the cowherd boys,

s´rîdâmâdi jaya, jaya dhenu-vatsa-gan
(G Em A Bm) (Bm Em A7 Bm /D Em Fm# G, DI Em A I Bm)
headed by Shrîdâma, and all the cows and calves.

 

(5)

jaya brishabhânu, jaya kîrtidâ sundarî (D G A Bm)

Hail to Vrishabhânu and Kîrtidâ so beautiful,

jaya paurnamâsî, jaya âbhîra-nâgarî
(G Em A Bm) (Bm Em A7 Bm /D Em Fm# G, DI Em A I Bm)

All glories to Paurnamâsi, and all maidens of Vraja.

Fm G A Bm

*

(6)

jaya jaya gopîs´wara vrindâvana-mâjh (D G A Bm)

All glories to Gopishvara the protector of Vrindâvana,

jaya jaya krishna-sakhâ banu dwija-râj
(G Em A Bm) (Bm Em A7 Bm /D Em Fm# G, DI Em A I Bm)

hail to Krishna's funny brahmin friend, Madhumangala.

Fm G A Bm

*

(7)

jaya râma-ghâta, jaya rohinî-nandan (D G A Bm)

All glories to Râma-ghâta and the son of Rohinî.

jaya jaya vrindâvana-bâsî jata jan
(G Em A Bm) (Bm Em A7 Bm /D Em Fm# G, DI Em A I Bm)
hail, all hail to the residents of Vrindâvana.

 

(8)

jaya dwija-patnî, jaya nâga-kanyâ-gan (D G A Bm)

All glories to the wives of the proud brahmins. and the wives of Kaliya.

bhaktite jâhârâ pâilo govinda-caran
(G Em A Bm) (Bm Em A7 Bm /D Em Fm# G, DI Em A I Bm)

Through bhakti they obtained Lord Govinda's feet.

G A Bm A7 D Bm G A

*

(9)

s´rî-rasa-mandala jaya, jaya râdhâ-s´yâm (D G A Bm)

All glories to the place of the dance, to Râdhâ and Shyâma.

jaya jaya rasa-lîlâ sarva-manoram
(G Em A Bm) (Bm Em A7 Bm /D Em Fm# G, DI Em A I Bm)

hail, all hail to the divine rasa pastime, the most beautiful of all.

 

(10)

jaya jayojjwala-rasa sarva-rasa-sâr (D G A Bm)

All glories to the rasa of conjugal love that is the most excellent.

parakîyâ-bhâve jâhâ brajete pracâr
(G Em A Bm) (Bm Em A7 Bm /D Em Fm# G, DI Em A I Bm)

the paramour love propagated in Vraja

Bm A GI Bm A7 Em D Bm G A D

*

(11)

s´rî-jâhnavâ-pâda-padma koriyâ smaran (D G A Bm)

remembering Jâhnavâ devi's lotus feet,

dîna krishna-dâsa kohe nâma-sankîrtan
(G Em A Bm) (Bm Em A7 Bm /D Em Fm# G, DI Em A I Bm)

sings this fallen, lowly servant the holy name.

Exit: D Em G Fm# Bm  

 




SUDDHA-BHAKATA

Srîla Bhaktivinode Thâkur

(from Saranagati)

 

1

s´uddha-bhakata-carana-renu, (Em Am G Am)

The pure devotee's dust of his feet,

bhajana-anukula (1: Em C D / 2: Em C D G )

singing enthused in following,

bhakata-seva, parama-siddhi, (G Em C Am)

and serving the servant of the highest,

prema-latikara mula (1: Bm C D Bm / B 2: Bm C D G )

form the roots of the creepers of love.

2

madhava-tithi, bhakti-janani,(Em Am G Am)

The holy days of study and feasting,

jatane palana kori (1: Em C D / 2: Em C D G )

breed the devotion of those who respect.

krsna-basati, basati boli',(G Em C Am)

Krishna's places, places of worship

parama adare bori (1: Bm C D Bm / B 2: Bm C D G )

let them be my blessing.

*

3

gaur amara, je-saba sthane,(Em Am G Am)

Lord Gaura's pasttimes where they took place

koralo bhramana range (1: Em C D / 2: Em C D G )\

let me always visit there.

se-saba sthana, heribo ami, (G Em C Am)

O those places so very holy,

pranayi-bhakata-sange (1: Bm C D Bm / B 2: Bm C D G)

where all devoted assemble for Him.

4

mrdanga-badya, s´unite mana (Em Am G Am)

Hearing the sound of the Mrdanga,

abasara sada jace (1: Em C D / 2: Em C D G )

then my heart always wants to join.

gaura-bihita, kirtana s´uni', (G Em C Am)

Lord Gaura's times sung in the songs,

anande hrdoya nace (1: Bm C D Bm / B 2: Bm C D G)

makes my heart dance in ecstasy.

*

 

5

jugala-murti, dekhiya mora, (Em Am G Am)

As soon as I see Your divine murti's,

parama-ananda hoya (1: Em C D / 2: Em C D G )

the highest bliss comes over me,

prasada-seba korite hoya, (G Em C Am)

For taking the mercy of the Lordships,

sakala prapanca jaya (1: Bm C D Bm / B 2: Bm C D G)

one then can conquer the elements.

6

je-dina grhe, bhajana dekhi, (Em Am G Am)

One day performing in devotion,

grhete goloka bha-ya (1: Em C D / 2: Em C D G )

my house turned into Vrndavana.

carana-sidhu, dekhiya ganga, (G Em C Am)

The murti-nectar seen as the Ganges,

sukha(-a) sa sima paya(1: Bm C D Bm / B 2: Bm C D G)

my happiness knows no bounds anymore.

*

7

tulasi dekhi', juraya prana, (Em Am G Am)

Seeing Tulasi, my heart feels joy,

madhava-tosani jani' (1: Em C D / 2: Em C D G )

and Madhava also satisfied.

gaura-priya, s´aka-sevane, (G Em C Am)

Eating Lord Gaura's favorite prasadam,

jivana sarthaka mani (1: Bm C D Bm / B 2: Bm C D G)

is to my soul an entire new life.

8

bhaktivinoda, krsna-bhajane, (Em Am G Am)

Bhaktivinoda singing for Krishna

anukula paya jaha (1: Em C D / 2: Em C D G )

concludes by saying: 'Whoever attains

prati-dibase, parama-sukhe, (G Em C Am)

the truly enthused to the divine bliss,

swikara koroye taha (1: Bm C D Bm / B 2: Bm C D G)

it will be found, wherever one is!

 




SRÎ VAISHNAVA PRANÂMA

traditional

 

Vânchâ-kalpatarubhyas ca krpâ-sindhubhya eva ca (F C Dm C)

Unto the desire trees, the certain oceans of mercy,

patitânâm pâvanebhyo vaisnavebhyo namo namah (F Am Dm C)

 the purifiers of the fallen souls; unto the Vaishnava's,
My respects again and again

 

Vânchâ-kalpatarubhyas ca krpâ-sindhubhya eva ca (Gm Dm C Bb)

Unto the desire trees, the certain oceans of mercy,

patitânâm pâvanebhyo vaisnavebhyo namo namah (Dm C Bb C Dm)

 the purifiers of the fallen souls; unto the Vaishnava's,
My respects again and again
 

 




VIBHÂVARI SESA

The night came to an end

Srila Bhaktivinoda Thâkur  

(1)

vibhâvari sesa, aloka-pravesa, (D A BmI)

The night came to an end, the dawn has arrived,

nidrâ châri' utho jîva. (Em D AI)

o soul get up, give up your sleep!

bolo hari hari, mukunda murâri, (F#m E F#m I)

Sing of Hari Hari, Mukunda Murari,

râma krsna hayagrîva (Em D A 7 II A II )

Râma Krsna and Hayagriva.

(2)

nrsmha vâmana, sri-madhusûdhana, (D A BmI)

Nrsmha Vâmana, Lord Madhusûdana,

brajendra nandana syâma (Em D AI)

Vraja's Lord his son, grey-blue His skin.

pûtanâ-ghâtana, kaitabha-sâtana (F#m E F#mI)

Defeated Pûtana and killed Kaitabha,

jaya dâsarathi-râma ( Em D A 7 II A II )

glory to Dasarâtha's son Râma.

(3)

yasodâ dulâla, govinda-gopâla (D A BmI)

Yasoda's sweetest thing, Govinda Gopala,

, vrndâvana purandara (Em D AI)

of Vrindâvan's forest He's the Lord.

gopî-priya-jana, râdhikâ-ramana, (F#m E F#m I)

Dearmost to the gopi's, Râdha her lover,

bhuvana-sundara-bara (Em D A 7II A II )

of all the worlds the prettiest one.

(4)

râvânântakar', mâkhana-taskara, (D A BmI)

The end of Râvana, butterthief Krishna,

gopi-jana-vastra-hâri (Em D A I)

gopi's swimming He stole the clothes.

brajera râkhâla, gopa-vrnda-pâla, (F#m E F#m I)

Vraja their cowherd, protecting cowherds,

citta-hârî bamsî-dhârî (Em D A 7IIAII)

steals each his heart, always with His flute.

(5)  

yogîndra-bandana, srî-nanda-nandana, (D A BmI)

worshiped by yogi's, the son of Nanda,

braja-jana-bhaya-hâri. ( Em D AI)

takes away the fear in Vraja.

navîna nîrada, rûpa manohara, (F#m E F#m I)

His color a raincloud, His form so appealing,

mohana-bamsî-bihârî. ( Em D A 7IIAII)

wandering around His flute played charms.

(6)

yasodâ-nandana, kamsa-nisûdana, (D A BmI)

The son of Yasoda, He killed king Kamsa,

nikunja-râsa-vilâsî (Em D AI)

With gopi's dancing outside of Vraja.

kadamba-kânana, râsa-parâyana, (F#m E F#mI)

Under kadambatrees engaged in the lovedance,

brnda-vipina-nivâsî ( Em D A 7II A II )

there in the forest of Vrindâvana.

(7)

ânanda-vardhana, prema-niketana, (D A BmI)

Makes happy devotees, is all the love,

phula-sara-jojaka kâma (Em D AI)

aims arrows flowerly like a Cupid.

gopânganâ-gana, citta-vinodana, (F#m E F#m I)

Raises high with the gopi's, the desires pleasing heart,

samasta-guna-gana-dhâma (Em D A 7IIAII)

harbours all the good quality.

(8)

jâmuna-jîvana, keli-parâyana, (D A BmI)

Yamuna's life He is, immersed in games of love.

mânasa-candra-cakora (Em D AI)

the gopi's Cakora-mind He is a moon.

nâma-sudhâ-rasa, gâo krsna-jasa, (F#m E F#m I)

O mind attend to this, sing the praise of Krsna,

râkho vacana mana mora (Em D A 7IIAII)

holy names filled with nectar.

 

 

 




VÂSANTI-RÂSA

Amorous Pastimes in the Spring

(from Prarthanâ)

 Narottama Dâsa Thâkura

 

(1)

 

vrndâvana ramya-sthâna, (Em A G B)

Vrndâvana's forest a heavenly beauty,

divya-cintâmani-dhâma, (Bm A D Em B)

a divine mansion of touchstone,

ratana-mandira manohara (B C D G(Bm))

jeweled temples enchanting,

âbrta kâlindî-nîre, (Em A G B)

the Yamunâ all around

râja-hamsa keli kore, (Bm A D Em B)

where royal swans frolick,

tâhe s´obhe kanaka-kamala (B C D G(Bm))

therein the splendour of a golden lotus.

*

(2)

târa madhye hema-pi-itha, (Em A G B)

In its middle a golden platform,

ashta-dale beshtita, (Bm A D Em B)

surrounded by eight petals,

ashta-dale pradhânâ nâyikâ (B C D G(Bm))

upon those eight petals the eight gopîs.

târa madhye ratna-asane (Em A G B)

In its center on a jeweled throne

bosi' achen dui-jane, (Bm A D Em B)

are seated the two lovers,

s´yâma-sange sundarî râdhikâ (B C D G(Bm))

with the dark-skinned Lord, the beautiful Râdhikâ.  

*

(3)

o-rûpa-lâvanya-râsi, (Em A G B)

Beauty so sweet in waves,

amiyâ pori-iche khasi', (Bm A D Em B)

falls as showers of nectar

hâsya parihâsa-a-sambhâshane (B C D G(Bm))

in a flood of enchantment, they address one another

narottama-dasa koy, (Em A G B)

Narottama Dâsa says,

nitya-lîlâ sukha-moy, (Bm A D Em B)

this eternal play is so totally happy;

sadâi spuruka mora mane (B C D G(Bm))

may they ever be there in my heart!  




SRI VRAJA-RÂJA SUTASHTAKAM

Srila Bhaktivinoda Thâkur    

 

1.

nava nîrada nindita kantî dharam (A Bm A7 D Em)

Whose complexion conquers that of a fresh raincloud,

rasa sâgara nâgara bhûpa varam (F#m D Bm A)

The King of Paramours, the ocean of ecstatic mellows,

s´ubha vankima câru s´ikhanda s´ikham (F#m D Bm F#m )

Whose crown has a lovely peacock feather auspiciously to one side,

bhaja krshna nidhim vrajarâja sutam (G Bm A7 F#m (D))

Just worship Krishna, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja.

 

2.

bhrû vis´ankita vankima s´akra dhanum (A Bm A7 D Em)

He Whose broadly bending eyebrows appear like arched rainbows,

mukha candra vinindita koti vidhum (F#m D Bm A)

Whose pure moonlike face belittles millions of ordinary moons.

mrdu manda suhâsya subhâsya yutam (F#m D Bm F#m )

Who is endowed with sweet gentle smiles and pleasant speech.

bhaja krshna nidhim vrajarâja sutam (G Bm A7 F#m (D))

Just worship Krishna, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja.

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3.

suvikampad ananga sad anga dharam (A Bm A7 D Em)

He Whose divine bodily limbs tremble profusely with Cupid's agitations,

vrajavâsi manohara ves´a karam (F#m D Bm A)

Who dresses enchantingly just to fascinate the Vraja vasis

bhrs´a lânchita nîla saroja drs´am (F#m D Bm F#m )

Who is decorated with extraordinary eyes like blue lotus blossoms

bhaja krshna nidhim vrajarâja sutam (G Bm A7 F#m (D))

Just worship Krishna, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja

 

4.

alakâvali mandita bhâla tatam (A Bm A7 D Em)

He Whose forehead is surrounded by a fringe of wavy locks

s´ruti dolita mâkara kundalakam (F#m D Bm A)

Whose earlobes are embellished with swaying shark shaped earrings

kati veshtita pîta patam sudhatam (F#m D Bm F#m )

Who is adorned with yellow silk embracing His charming hips

bhaja krshna nidhim vrajarâja sutam (G Bm A7 F#m (D))

Just worship Krishna, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja.

 

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5.

kala nûpura râjita câru padam (A Bm A7 D Em)

He Whose feet resound with tinkling ankle bells maddening all

mani ranjita ganjita bhrnga madam (F#m D Bm A)

the bees with their vibration of swinging gemstones

dhvaja vajra jhasânkita pâda yugam (F#m D Bm F#m )

Whose soles are marked with the flag, thunderbolt, fish and more

bhaja krshna nidhim vrajarâja sutam (G Bm A7 F#m (D))

Just worship Krishna the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja.

 

6.

bhrs´a candana carcita câru tanum (A Bm A7 D Em)

He Whose graceful form is smeared with profuse sandalwood paste,

mani kaustubha garhita bhânu tanum (F#m D Bm A)

Whose body glows with the Kaustubha gem, eclipsing the sun

vraja bâla siromani rupa dhrtam (F#m D Bm F#m )

Whose personal beauty represents the zenith of Vraja youths,

bhaja krshna nidhim vrajarâja sutam (G Bm A7 F#m (D))

Just worship Krishna the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja.

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7.

sura vrnda suvandya mu-kunda harim (A Bm A7 D Em)

He Who is Mukunda and Hari, worshipable for godly and wise,

sura nâtha s´iromani sarva gurum (F#m D Bm A)

Who is the guru of all created beings, the crest jewel of all Lords,

giridhâri murâri purâri param (F#m D Bm F#m )

Who is known as Giridhâri and Murâri, above Lord Siva

bhaja krshna nidhim vrajarâja sutam (G Bm A7 F#m (D))

Just worship Krishna, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja.

 

 8.

vrsabhânu sutâ vara keli param (A Bm A7 D Em)

He so fond of sporting with the Daughter of Vrishabhanu

rasarâja s´iromani ves´a dharam (F#m D Bm A)

Who dresses impeccably as the Crown Prince of Mellow Relishers,

jagadisvaram îs´varam îdya varam (F#m D Bm F#m )

Who is the most praiseworthy Lord of Lords in the entire universe,

bhaja krshna nidhim vrajarâja sutam (G Bm A7 F#m (D))

Just worship Krishna, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja.

 

 




 

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