Giridhari Ashtakam | Kirtan Live

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LYRICS: This song was written by Dr. Satyanarayana Dasa from Vrindavan, a dear friend of Paramahamsa Vishwananda. The melody was composed by our dear brother, Dharmananda.


GIRIDHARI ASHTAKAM

Mrdu Manda Suhasya Sudha Vikiram,
Mada Purita Locana Tamarasam,
Mukharikrta Venu Hrita Pramadam,
Bhaja Miracita Giridhari Padam

(1) Serve the Lotus Feet of Śrī Giridhārī Lālā, Who was worshipped by Mirabai in the past, Who is diffusing the ambrosia of His enchanting, beautiful, gentle smile, Whose Lotus Eyes are intoxicated with Love,
Who attracts the heart of Vraja damsels by the sound of His flute.

Alkavali Mandita Bhalatatam,
Kaladhauta Vinindita Pita Padam,
Nava Nirada Sundara Kanti Dharam,
Bhaja Miracita Giridhari Padam

(2) Serve the Lotus Feet of Śrī Giridhārī Lālā,
Who was worshipped by Mirabai in the past,
Whose forehead is beautified by a lump of curly hair,
Whose yellow garments are more resplendent than the gold,
Whose bodily hue is like the fresh monsoon cloud.

Yamuna Sutati Vanita Sukhadam,
Vanabhanu Sutadhara Sara Mudam,
Vipinantara Kunja Vilasa Yutam,
Bhaja Miracita Giridhari Padam

(3) Serve the Lotus Feet of Śrī Giridhārī Lālā,
Who was worshipped by Mirabai in the past,
Who gives pleasure to the young girls of Vraja on the beautiful banks of Yamunā river, Who feels ecstatic by relishing the nectar from the lips of the daughter of king Vrishabanu, Śrīmati Radhikā,
Who is busy in amorous pastimes in the groves of Vrishabanu.

Nata Raja Siromani Vesa Dharam,
Madanarbuda Rüpa Vihasa Param,
Taruni Gana Nutana Puspa Saram,
Bhaja Miracita Giridhari Padam

(4) Serve the Lotus Feet of Śrī Giridhārī Lālā,
Who was worshipped by Mirabai in the past,
Who is dressed as a crest-jewel among dancers,
Whose beauty decries the beauty of millions of cupids combined,
Whose beauty acts like the flower arrows for the young damsels of Vraja.

Vraja Mohana Nāgara Gopa Varaṁ,
Muralī Khuralī Caṭulī Vanitam,
Yamunā Jala Vajra Vikārakaraṁ,
Bhaja Mīrārcita Giridhāri Padam

(5) Serve the Lotus Feet of Śrī Giridhārī Lālā,
Who was worshipped by Mirabai in the past,
Who causes agitation in the minds of the young Vraja Gopi’s by the play of His flute, Who performs pastimes which expand the bliss of Love of His associates, Whose Love makes the Yamuna water stand still and melts the stones.

Sura Manava Mohaka Rupa Dharam,
Mani Mandita Kundala Ganda Sitam,
Saranagata Raksana Daksaparam,
Bhaja Miracita Giridhari Padam

(6) Serve the Lotus Feet of Śrī Giridhārī Lālā,
Who was worshipped by Mirabai in the past,
Whose beautiful form captivates both human beings and the devas,
Whose earrings studded with gems hang on His beautiful cheeks,
Who is most expert in giving protection to those who have taken His shelter.

Giridhari Murari Bakaryabhidham,
Manasa Vacasa Yadi Nama Krtam,
Kalikala Jata Bhava Roga Haram,
Bhaja Miracita Giridhari Padam

(7) Serve the Lotus Feet of Śrī Giridhārī Lālā,
Who was worshipped by Mirabai in the past,
Who has various names such as Giridhari, Murari, Bakari.
Anyone who chants these names mentally or orally becomes freed from the disease caused by the influence of Kaliyuga.

Hrta Swami Vishwananda Hrt Kamalam,
Samudam Paradesa Vihara Param,
Janatagha Vinasa Vilasaparam,
Bhaja Miracita Giridhari Padam

(8) Serve the Lotus Feet of Śrī Giridhārī Lālā,
Who was worshipped by Mirabai in the past,
Whose Lotus Heart is captivated by Swami Vishwananda, and
Who happily wanders in various countries of the world while destroying the sins of the people who come to have His Darshan.