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Sri Govardhana-Vasa-Prarthana-Dasakam<\/strong>
\nTen Prayers for Residence at Sri Govardhan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mexican architect Luis Barragan defined architecture as an art wherein one \u201ccreates aesthetic emotion in the atmosphere and when this environment produces well being.\u201d By this definition, Govardhan Hill can be seen as the central architectural feature of the divine landscape of Vrindavan. Its fourteen mile circumference crowded with holy sites, Govardhan is a literal mountain of aesthetic stimuli for meditation on Krishna\u2019s lila (divine play). For centuries it has remained the desired place of residence and pilgrimage for Krishna devotees.<\/p>\n

Composed by the 16th century Chaitanya Vaisnava saint, Raghunath das Goswami, Sri Govardhana-Vasa-Prarthana-Dasakam<\/em> is a poetic meditation on Govardhana Hill as the premier servant of Krishna lila<\/em>, as well as a call for grace, via the refrain \u201cnija-nikita-nivasam dehi govardhana! tvam<\/em>\u201d, \u201cO Govardhana, please grant me residence near your side\u201d.<\/p>\n

Govardhana is seen as unique by Krishna devotees, being both a direct manifestation of God, as well as a servant of divine lila<\/em> by providing a variety of idyllic environments just suited for the eternal soul\u2019s loving union with the supreme deity.<\/p>\n

In his book, Dance of Divine Love<\/em>, Graham M. Schweig notes, “The special nature of lila<\/em> is both playful and didactic. Although lila<\/em> is for the pleasure of Krishna and His devotees, and everything that occurs in lila<\/em> contributes to the delight and celebration of supreme love and beauty, there are aspects that also instruct those who have yet to enter into it\u2019s esoteric domain.\u201d Similarly, Raghunath das Goswami’s prayer not only celebrates Krishna’s divine play but also frames it as both a focal point of meditation and a model of servitude for the bhakti-yogi. Simultaneously, Raghunath das points to Govardhan as the ideal setting for sadhana<\/em> (spiritual practice) for those with the aim of direct perception of Krishna lila<\/em> as the Ultimate Reality.<\/p>\n

Sri Govardhana-Vasa-Prarthana-Dasakam<\/em> is composed in the meter known as malini<\/em>, having fifteen syllables per quarter, and is sung here by Nityananda das, a student at the Srimad-Bhagavata Vidyapitam, the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust\u2019s Sanskrit school at the foot of Govardhana Hill.<\/p>\n

Below, find the Sanskrit transliteration and English translation for the ten verses and an eleventh verse which serves as the phala shruti, (fruit or boon of hearing).<\/p>\n

Kaustubha das<\/p>\n

Sri Govardhana-Vasa-Prarthana-Dasakam<\/strong>
\nTen Prayers for Residence at Sri Govardhan<\/strong><\/p>\n


\n1.
\nnija-pati bhuja dandacchatra-bhavam prapadya
\nprati-hata madadhrishtod-danda-devendra-garva
\natula-prithula-saila-sreni-bhupa! priyam menija-nikata
\n-nivasam dehi govardhana! tvam<\/strong><\/p>\n

O Govardhana! You became the umbrella which was held by the arm of your own Lord Krsna! In this way Sri Krsna diminished Indra, the king of the demigods, who was intoxicated by great pride. You are the incomparable king of all the big mountains, please allow me to live close by you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2.
\npramada-madana-lilah kandare kandare te
\nracayati nava-yunor-dvandvam asminn-amandam
\niti kila kalanartham lagna-kastad-dvayor me
\nnija-nikata-nivasam dehi govardhana! tvam<\/strong><\/p>\n

O Govardhana! The young Divine Couple, Sri Sri Radha-Krsna, play splendid wild loving games in your every cave, so I became very eager to see Them there. Please allow me to live close by you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

3.
\nanupama-mangi-vedi-ratna-simhasanorvi-
\nruhajhara-darasanudroni-sangheshu-rangaih
\nsaha bala-sakhibhih sangkhelayan sva-priyam me
\nnija-nikata-nivasam dehi govardhana! tvam<\/strong><\/p>\n

O Govardhana! In topmost joy Krsna plays together with Balarama and the cowherd boys in your incomparable jeweled pavilions and thrones, in the hollows of your trees, in your caves, and valleys. Please allow me to live close by you!<\/strong><\/p>\n

4.
\nrasa-nidhi-nava-yunoh sakshinim dana-keler-
\ndyuti-parimala-viddham syama-vedim prakasya
\nrasika-vara-kulanam modam asphalayan me
\nnija-nikata-nivasam dehi govardhana! tvam<\/strong><\/p>\n

O Govardhana! You are the witness of Radha and Krsna’s tax game (In which Krsna charges tax from the ghee the gopis carry on their heads) which is an ocean of mellows. You increase the joy of the mellows of the devotees with your display of bluish platforms that are full of splendour and fragrance. Please allow me to live close by you!<\/strong><\/p>\n

5.
\nhari dayitam apurvam radhika-kundam atma-
\npriya-sakham iha kanthe narmana \u2018lingya guptah
\nnava-yuva-yuga-khelas-tatra pasyan raho me
\nnija-nikata-nivasam dehi govardhana! tvam<\/strong><\/p>\n

O Govardhana! You affectionately and secretly embrace the neck of your own dear friend, Sri Radha Kunda, the place which is very dear to you and Lord Hari. Please allow me to live close by you and show me the intimate pastimes of the Divine Young Couple there!<\/strong><\/p>\n

6.
\nsthala-jala-tala-sashpair-bhuruhacchayaya cha
\nprati-padam anukalam hanta samvardhayan gah
\ntri-jagati nija-gotram sarthakam khyapayan me
\nnija-nikata-nivasam dehi govardhana! tvam<\/strong><\/p>\n

O Govardhana! You make your name, \u201cnourisher of cows\u201d, successful by constantly giving land, water, grass and the shade of your trees to the cows and thus you are famous in the three worlds. Please allow me to live close by you!<\/strong><\/p>\n

7.
\nsura-pati-krita-dirgha-drohato goshtha-raksham
\ntava nava griha-rupasy antare kurvataiva
\nagha-baka-ripunoccair-dattamana! drutam me
\nnija-nikata-nivasam dehi govardhana! tvam<\/strong><\/p>\n

O Govardhana! Your glories are increased by the enemy of Aghasura and Bakasura, Sri Krsna, when He protected the Vrajavasis and vanquished Indra by quickly using you as their new shelter from the rain. Please allow me to live close by you.!<\/strong><\/p>\n

8.
\ngiri-nripa! haridasa-sreni-varyeti-nama-
\nmritam idam uditam sri-radhika-vaktra-candrat
\nvraja-nava-tilakatve klripta ! vedaih sphutam me
\nnija-nikata-nivasam dehi govardhana! tvam<\/strong><\/p>\n

O Govardhana! King of mountains! Because the nectar of your name as Hari’s best servant emanated from Srimati Radharani’s pearl-like mouth, which was revealed by Vedic scriptures like Srimad Bhagavatam (10.21.18), you are called the new tilaka (because of your long thin bluish shape at the edge of Vraja) of Vraja. Please allow me to live close by you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

9.
\nnija-janayuta-radha-krishna-maitri-rasakta-
\nvraja-nara-pasu-pakshi vrata-saukhyaika-datah
\naganita-karunatvan-mam uri-kritya tantam
\nnija-nikata-nivasam dehi govardhana! Tvam<\/strong><\/p>\n

O Govardhana! You are the only giver of joy to Sri Sri Radha Krsna and Their associates, that are always surrounded by the people, animals and birds of Vraja in the mood of friendship. Please mercifully accept me and allow me to live close by you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

10.
\nnirupadhi-karunena sri-sachi-nandanena
\ntayi kapati-satho \u2018pi tvat-priyenarpito \u2018smi
\niti khalu mama yogyayogyatam tamagrihnan
\nnija-nikata-nivasam dehi govardhana! tvam<\/strong><\/p>\n

O Govardhana! Although I am vile and deceitful, the causelessly merciful Sri Sacinandana(Sri Chaitanya) submitted me to you. Therefore, do not consider whether I am qualified or unqualified and accept me. Allow me please to live close by you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

11.
\nrasada-dasakam-asya srila-govardhanasya
\nkshiti-dhara-kula-bhartur-yahprayatnadadhite
\nsa sapadi sukhade \u2018smin vasamasadya sakshach-
\nchhubhada-yugala-seva-ratnam apnoti turnam<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anyone who carefully recites these ten verses praising the king of mountains Srila Govardhana, the giver of divine mellows, will swiftly attain a place to live close by Govardhana, the bestower of bliss, and he will attain the precious jewel of the auspicious loving service of the Divine Couple, Sri Sri Radha Krsna.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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