Vaishnava Songbook

All the standard songs and other bhajans
composed by the vaishnav âcâryas and others,
arranged to the original melodies.

with chords and running translation

Version: 13 April 2006

By Album:


Album 1

Mahâmantra1
Prabhupâda Pranâti
Pancatattva mantra
Govinda Jaya Jaya
Gurv-ashthaka
Nrisimhadev
Govindam
S'ikshâshtaka
Gurupuja
Râdhâ-Mâdhava
Nârada Muni
Manah S'ikshâ
Râdhikastava


Album 2

Caitanya Prabhu
Mahâmantra2
Bajahû Re Mana
Arunod. /Jiv Jago
RâdhâMâdhava2
Mahâmantra3
Dâmodarâshthaka
Harî Haraye
Vibhâvarî S'esha
Gaurânga Karunâ
Mahâmantra4


Album 3

Dâlâlera Gîtâ
Krishna-Murâri
Kabe Habe
Râdhikâshthakam
Râdhâ-Krishna Bol
Mânasa Deho Geho
Gaura Ârati
Je Anilo
Vancha Kalpa
Sâvarana S'rî Gaura


Album 4

S'rîta Kamala
Ista Deve Vijnapti
S'rî S'rî Shadgosvâmî Ashthaka
Mahâmantra5
S'rî Nâma (Gorâ Madhur)
Gurudev
S'uddha Bhakata


Album 5

Prasâda Sevâya
Lâlasâmayi Prârthanâ
Sakhî-vrinde Vijnapti
Vâsantî Râsa
Mahâmantra6
Vrajarâja
Jaya Râdhe
S'rî Dasâvatâra Stotra
Ohe! Vaishnava Thhâkur
Jagannâtha Svâmi


Album 6

Jagannâthâshtakam
EkhonaBujhino
KrishnaJinakâ &
Mahâmantra7
S'rî Nâma-kîrtana
S'rî Rûpa Manjari Pada
Sacî Tanyâshthakam
Mahâmantra 8
Âmi Jamunâ Puline
Bhoga-ârati


Album 7

Durlabha Mânava
S'rî Godruma
Mahâmantra 9
Jaya Râdhe Jaya
Sarvasva Tomâra
Vande Krishna
Yugala Ârati &
Mahâmantra 10
S'rî S'achî Sutâshthakam


Album 8

Krishna Tava
Boro-Kripa
Yadi Gaura
Mahâmantra 11
S'rî Guru Paramparâ
Parama Koruna
Âjñâ Tahal



Alphabetical:

A-J

K-P

R-Z

ajnatahal
amijamunapuline
arunod.kirt.jivjago
bhajahuremana
bhogaarati
borokripa
caitanyaprabhu
dalaleragita
damodarastaka
dasavatara
durlabhamanava
ekhanobujhino
gaygora
gauraarati
gaurangakaruna
gaurangabolite
govindajayajaya
govindam
gurudev
gurupuja
gurvastaka
hariharaye
istadeve
jagannath
jagannathastakam
jayaradhe
jayaradhejaya
jeanilo
jivjago
kabehabe
kibajaya
krishnahoite
krishnajinika
krishnamurari
krishnatava
lalasamayi
mahamantra1
mahamantra2
mahamantra4
mahamantra5
mahamantra6
mahamantra8
mahamantra9
mahamantra 11
manahsiksa
manasadeho
mangalarti
naradamuni
navagaura
nrisimhadev
ohevaishnavathhakur
paramakoruna
pancatattva
prabhupadapranati
prasadasevaya
radhakrishnabol
radhamadhava
radhamadhava2
radhikastakam
radhikastava
sacitanyashtakam
sakhivrinde
sarvasvatomar
savaranasrigaura
siksastaka
srigodruma
sriguruparampara
srinama
srinamakirtana
srirupamanjari
srisachisutashthakam
srisrisadgosvami
sritakamala
suddhabhakata
vanchakalpa
vandekrishna
vasantirasa
vibhavarisesa
vrajaraja
yadigaura
yugalaarati

Arrangements of texts and chords by: Anand Aadhar Prabhu

site: http://bhagavata.org/

 


 

Album I


Hare Krishna Mahâmantra I

Traditional


Intro
(F C F C Dm Am F C )

(FI, C)
HARE KRISHNA, HARE KRISHNA
(GI, C)
KRISHNA KRISHNA, HARE HARE
(Dm I, Am)
HARE RÂMA, HARE RÂMA,
(GIII, CII)
RÂMA RÂMA, HARE HARE
    R

 
(CI, C)
HARE KRISHNA, HARE KRISHNA
(FI, C)
KRISHNA KRISHNA, HARE HARE
(Dm I, Am)
HARE RÂMA, HARE RÂMA,
(GIII, CII)
RÂMA RÂMA, HARE HARE     R



(F Dm G Em Am F Dm6 G)
*

(FI, C)
HARE KRISHNA, HARE KRISHNA
(GI, C)
KRISHNA KRISHNA, HARE HARE
(DmI, Am)
HARE RÂMA, HARE RÂMA,
(GIII, CII)
RÂMA RÂMA, HARE HARE
    R

 
(FI, C)
HARE KRISHNA, HARE KRISHNA
(FI, C)
KRISHNA KRISHNA, HARE HARE
(DmI, Am)
HARE RÂMA, HARE RÂMA,
(GIII, CII)
RÂMA RÂMA, HARE HARE     R

Exit
(F C F C Dm Am F C )


 


S'rila Prabhupâda Pranâti

Traditional

 

Intro:

(Db Ab Db F# Ab Db)

 

(Db AbI)
nama om vishnu-pâdâya krishna-preshthâya bhû-tale
Our respects for him who at Vishnu's Feet, is dear to Krishna on earth,

(Db F# Db AbI Db)
s'rîmate bhaktivedânta-svâmin iti nâmine     R
and whose grace is called Bhaktivedanta, Swami.

(Db AbI)
namas te sârasvate deve gaura-vânî-pracârine
Our respect unto you servant of Sarasvatî, preaching Caitanya's message,

(Db F# Db G#mIDb)
nirves'esha-s'ûnyavâdi-pâs'câtya-des'a-târine     R
delivering the West from impersonalism and voidism.



(Ebm Db Cdim Bbm Ab F# Ab Db)

*

(Db AbI)
nama om vishnu-pâdâya krishna-preshthâya bhû-tale
Our respects for him who at Vishnu's Feet, is dear to Krishna on earth,

(Db F# Db AbI Db)
s'rîmate bhaktivedânta-svâmin iti nâmine     R
and whose grace is called Bhaktivedanta, Swami.

(Bbm Ebm Ab7 Bbm Fm BbmAb Bbm)
namas te sârasvate deve gaura-vânî-pracârine
Our respect unto you servant of Sarasvatî, preaching Caitanya's message,

(Ebm Ab7 Bbm /2e: Ebm Ab7 Db)
nirves'esha-s'ûnyavâdi-pâs'câtya-des'a-târine     R
delivering the West from impersonalism and voidism.
Exit:
(Db Ab Db F# Ab Db)  


Pañca-tattva-Mahâmantra

Traditional  

Intro:
Am G Am (4X)

(C)
S'rî Krishna Caitanya,
(FI)
Prabhu Nityânanda,
(Dm GII)
S'rî Advaita, Gadâdhara, S'rî Vasâdi,
(Em F C)
Gaur' Bhakta Vrinda.      R

var.
(C G I Dm)
S'rî Krishna Caitanya,
(C GI)
Prabhu Nityânanda,
(C GI)
S'rî Advaita, Gadâdhara, S'rî Vasâdi
(FI Am GI) 
Gaur' Bhakta Vrinda     R

Exit:
Am G Am (4X)
Om Namo Bhagavate Vâsudevâya 
(My respects for Vâsudeva, the Supreme Lord)

 


 

 

Govinda Jaya Jaya

(traditional)

 

Intro:
(C Bdim Am G C G C Am F G)

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

(From the beginning tempo 2, to the end:)

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

Exit:
(C Bdim Am G C G C Am F G)


 


 

S'rî S'rî Gurv-ashthaka

by: S'rila Vis'vanatha Cakravartî Thhâkur

(Mangala Ârati)

'Early morning song'

 


Intro:
 (G F CIII F CII Dm Bb C F)

(1)

(F CI F)
samsâra-dâvâvanala-lîdha-loka-
Man afflicted by the (forest) fire of existence,

(CI F) 
trânâya kârunya-ghanâghanatvam    R
to deliver by the mercy of the Cloudlike (Lord).

(F BbII CI Dm)
prâptasya kalyâna-gunârnavasya
He obtained the best qualities, an ocean,

(Bb C F) 
vande guroh s'rî-caranâravindam   R
to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

 

(2)

(F CI F)
mahâpraboh kîrtana-nritya-gîta-
Mahâprabhu chants dancing, singing,

(CI F)
vâditra-mâdyan-manaso rasena     R
while playing, a happy mind of the love.

(F BbII CI Dm)
romañca-kampâs'ru-taranga-bhâjo
Hairs on end, quivering, (streams of) tears of feeling,

(Bb C F)  
vande guroh s'rî-caranâravindam  R
to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

 

(3)

(F)
s'rî-vigrahârâdhana-nitya-nânâ
The deities daily worshiped and different
,

(BbII CI F)
s'ringâra-tan-mandira-mârjanâdau     R
the lordships beautiful, the temple clean.

(BbII CIDm)
yuktasya bhaktâms' ca niyuñjato'pi
Who engages his bhakta's and stays busy so,

(Bb C F) 
vande guroh s'rî-caranâravindam    R
to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

(F G F)
vande guroh s'rî-caranâravindam
(BbII CI F)
vande guroh s'rî-caranaravindam    R

 

(4)

(F CI F)
catur-vidha-s'rî-bhagavat-prasâda
The four foodstuffs, holy, offered to Him,

(CI F) 
svâdv-anna-triptân hari-bhakta-sanghân    R
of tasty dishes, Krishna, pleases each bhakta.

(F BbII CI Dm)
kritvaiva triptim bhajatah sadaiva
Having made thus happy, always feeling,

(Bb C F)
vande guroh s'rî caranâravindam     R
to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

 

(5)

(F)
s'rî-râdhikâ-mâdhavayor apâra
Râdhârani, Mâdhava unending,

(BbII CI F)
mâdhurya-lîlâ guna-rupa-nâmnâm    R
together play meaning, form to the name.

(BbIICIDm)
prati-kshanâsvâdana-lolupasya
Who every moment aspires to relish that,

(Bb C F)
vande guroh s'rî caranâravindam    R
to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

(F G F)
vande guroh s'rî caranâravindam
(BbII CI F)
vande guroh s'rî caranaravindam    R

 

(6)

(F)
nikuñja-yûno rati-keli-siddhyai
For the perfect of their playful lovetime,

(BbII CI F)
yâ yâlibhir yuktir apekshanîyâ    R
whatever gopis arranged to what they like.

(BbII CI Dm)
tatrâti dâkshyâd ati-vallabhasya
So very expert and loved in that connection,

(Bb C F)  
vande guroh s'rî-caranâravindam  R
to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

 

(7)

(F CIF)
sâkshâd-dharitvena samasta-s'âstrair
See the Lord His quality, all scripture,

(CIF)    
uktas tathâ bhâvyata eva sadbhih   R
thus considered approved of by the saints.

(BbIICIDm)
kintu prabhor ya priya eva tasya
As to the Lord as dear surely to him,

(Bb C F)
vande guroh s'rî-caranâravindam    R
to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

(8)

(F)
yasya prasâdâd bhagavat-prasâdo
Of whose grace is found the Lord His mercy,

(BbII CI F) 
yasyâprasâdân na gatih kuto 'pi   R
without his grace no progress at all.

(BbII CI Dm)
dhyâyan stuvams tasya yas'as tri-sandhyam
Reflect on, praise, his glory three times a day

(Bb C F) 
vande guroh s'rî-caranâravindam   R
to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

(F G F)
vande guroh s'rî caranâravindam
(BbII CIF)
vande guroh s'rî caranâravindam     R

 

(VAR.)
(Dm GmIF Gm)
vande guroh s'rî caranâravindam,
(F CIDm)
vande guroh s'rî caranâravindam
(Bb C Dm)
vande guroh s'rî caranâravindam,
(Dm CIDm)
vande guroh s'rî caranâravindam     R

Exit:
 (G F CIII F CII Dm Bb C F)

 


 

S'rî Nrisimha Pranâma

by: Jayadeva Gosvâmî
to the text: S'rî Das'âvatâra Stotra

 'Prayers to Lord Nrisimha'

 

Intro
(Dm C Bb Am Bb C Dm)

(Dm AmIIDm)
namas te narasimhâya      R
My reverence to You Lord Nrsimha,

(Dm C Dm)
prahlâdâhlâda-dâyine      R
who pleased Prahlâda Maharâj.

(Dm AmIIDm)
hiranyakas'ipor vaksah-      R
who Hiranyakasipor his breast,

(Dm C Dm)
s'ilâ-thanka-nakhâlaye      R
stonelike with His nails as chisels.

(Dm AmIIDm)
ito nrisimhah parato nrisimho      R
Here Lord Nrsimha, there Lord Nrsimha,

(Dm C Dm)
yato yato yâmi tato nrisimhah      R
wherever I go, there Lord Nrsimha,

(Dm AmIIDm)
bahir nrisimho hridaye nrisimho      R
Outside Lord Nrsimha, Lord Nrsimha in the heart,

(Dm C Dm)
nrisimham adim s'aranam prapadye      R
to Nrsimha the origin, the highest refuge, I surrender.

 ----

(Dm AmII C)
tava kara-kamala-vare nakham
Your hand like a lotus beautiful

(C Dm)
adbhuta-s'ringam
Your nails brilliantly pointed,

(C Am II Dm)
dalita-hiranyakas'ipu-tanu-bhringam
ripped apart Hiranyakasipu, his wasp body.

(BbI)
kes'ava dhrita-narahari-rûpa
Kesava Lord of man, took the form of a lion,

(Dm AmIIC)
jaya jagadîs'a hare
all honor to the Lord of the Universe,

(C AmII)
jaya jagadîs'a hare,
all honor to the Lord of the Universe,

(Bb I C Dm)
jaya jagadîs'a hare      R
all honor to the Lord of the Universe,

----- 

(Gm Dm)
jaya nrisimhadeva, jaya nrisimhadeva
All glories to Nrsimhadev, all glories to Nrsimhadev,

(C Dm)
jaya nrisimhadeva, jaya nrisimhadeva      R
all glories to Nrsimhadev, all glories to Nrsimhadev.

----- 

(Gm Dm)
jaya prahlâda mahârâja, jaya prahlâda mahârâja
All glories to Prahlâd Mahârâj, all glories to Prahlâd Mahârâj,

(C Dm)
jaya prahlâda mahârâja, jaya prahlâda mahârâja     R
All glories to Prahlâd Mahârâj, all glories to Prahlâd Mahârâj,

Exit:
(Dm C Bb Am Bb C Dm)

 -------

Nrisimha-Bhagavân ki...jaya
Prahlâda Mahârâja ki...jaya
Gaur-premânanda Haribol.

 

 


Govindam Âdi Purusham

'Krishna, the Original Personality of Godhead'

to a text of the S'rî Brahmâ Samhithâ



(sung in unison) 

Intro;
(Dm Gm Dm C)

(Dm Gm Bb C)
govindam âdi purusham tam aham bhajami
Govinda the Original Person I do worship

(Dm Gm Bb C---)
govindam âdi purusham tam aham bhajami
Govinda the Original Person I do worship

(Dm Gm Dm C)
govindam âdi purusham tam aham bhajami
Govinda the Original Person I do worship

- 

(F Gm C Dm)
venum kvanantaravinda-dalâyatâksham
Playing the flute, as blooming lotusses His eyes,

(Gm C)
barhavâtamsam asitâm
A peacock's feather on top,

(C Dm)
buda-sundarângam
His fine form like blue clouds,

(Dm Gm F)
kandarpa-kothi-kamanîya
of Millions of Cupids His charm,

-vis'esha s'obham (Bb A7)
His unique so lovely,

 -

(Dm Gm Bb C)
govindam âdi-purusham tam aham bhajami
Govinda the Original Person I do worship

(Dm Gm Bb C---)
govindam âdi-purusham tam aham bhajami
Govinda the Original Person I do worship

(Dm Gm DmC)
govindam âdi-purusham tam aham bhajami
Govinda the Original Person I do worship

(F Gm Dm Gm FI C)
angâni yasya sakalendriya-vrittimanti
Whose limbs whose organs, possess all the functions,

(Bb C Dm Bb)
pasyanti pânti kalayanti ciram jaganti
see, maintain, manifest for ever the universes.

(Dm FI C Gm F)
ânanda-cin-maya-saduj-jvala-vigrahasya
Blissfull true, full of meaning, His form dazzling,

-----

(C DmBb C)
govindam âdi-purushamtam aham bhajami
Govinda the Original Person I do worship.

 (Dm Gm Bb C---)
govindam âdi-purusham tam aham bhajami
Govinda the Original Person I do worship

(Dm Gm Bb C)
govindam âdi-purusham tam aham bhajami
Govinda the Original Person I do worship

----
(Dm Gm Bb C)
govindam âdi-purusham tam aham bhajami
Govinda the Original Person I do worship

(Dm Gm Bb C---)
govindam âdi-purusham tam aham bhajami
Govinda the Original Person I do worship

(Dm Gm Bb C)
govindam âdi-purusham tam aham bhajami     (repeat once more)
Govinda the Original Person I do worship

-----

(Dm Gm Bb C)
govindam âdi-purusham tam aham bhajami
Govinda the Original Person I do worship

(Dm Gm Bb C---)
govindam âdi-purusham tam aham bhajami
Govinda the Original Person I do worship

(Dm Gm Bb C F)
govindam âdi-purusham tam aham bhajami   
Govinda the Original Person I do worship

 

 


 

S'rî S'rî S'ikshâshthaka

by S'rî Caitanya Mahâprabhu

(melody by Anand Aadhar)

'The eight verses of instruction'

(1)

(Dm - G F)
ceto-darpana-mârjanam bhava
The hearts' reflection purifying,

(CI Dm)
-mahâ-dâvâgni-nirvâpanam     R
of matter extinguishing the fire,

(FI C GI)
s'reyah-kairava-candrikâ-vitaranam
the Blessing of white moonshine,

(Dm C GI)
vidyâ-vadhû-jîvanam     R
radiates the being married to the soul.

(G F)
ânandâmbudhi-vardhanam prati
A sea of happiness expands,

(CI Dm)
-padam pûrnâmritâsvâdanam     R
with each step nectar giving the taste,

(FI C GI)
sarvâtma-snapanam param vijayate
for all bathing the self in transcendence,

(Dm C GI)
s'rî-krishna-sankîrtanam     R
may there be Krishna's singing together,


(2)

(C GI Am Dm G II AmII)
nâmnâm akâri bahudhâ nija-sarva-s'aktis     R
Holy names manifested there many, all types of personal prowess,

(Dm GII Dm C)
tatrârpitâ niyamitah smarane na kâlah     R
given therein and limited, remembrance out of time!

(C GI Am Dm GIIAmII)
etâdris'î tava kripâ bhagavan mamâpi     R
So enormous Your grace, o Lord although my

(Dm GII Dm C)
durdaivam îdris'am ihâ-jani nânurâgah     R
misery lies in the fact, not to be attached to that.

 
(3)

(AmI EmI)
trinâd api sunîcena     R
As grass treaded, still lower,

(GI FI)
taror api sahishnunâ     R
as a tree as tolerant,

(F I Dm)
amâninâ mânadena     R
no false pride and the mind subdued,

(C G C)
kîrtanîyah sadâ harih     R
thus always I chant Your holy name!

 
(4)

(Am DmI Am)
na dhanam na janam na sundarîm     R
No riches, no followers, nor beauty,

(DmI Am GI Am)
kavitâm vâ jagad-îs'a kâmaye     R
the fruit, nor almighty I long for.

(Am DmI Am)
mama janmani janmanîs'vare     R
Birth after birth My Supreme Lord,

(DmI Am GIAm [C])
bhavatâd bhaktir ahaitukî tvayi     R
the service without desire to You.

 
(5)

(Am GI)
ayi nanda-tanuja kinkaram     R
O My Lord, son of Nanda, your Servant,

(EmI G I Am)
patitam mâm vishame bhavâmbudhau     R
fell alas in the sea of ignorance.

(Am GI)
kripayâ tava pâda-pankaja     R
The causeless mercy of Your lotusfeet,

(EmI GIAm)
sthita-dhûlî-sadris'am vicintaya     R
place me there like some dirt as You please.


(6)

(AmIII G F Em)
nayanam galad-as'ru-dhârayâ     R
Eyes full tears, down in streams,

(Dm AmII GII C)
vadanam gadgada-ruddhayâ girâ     R
my words choked up in my mouth.

(AmIII G F Em)
pulakair nicitam vapuh kadâ     R
The hairs on my body stand on end,

(Dm AmII GII C)
tava nâma-grahane bhavishyati     R
when the singing of Your names takes place.

 
(7)

(Em Dm FI EmI)
yugâyitam nimeshena     R
An aeon takes me each moment,

(FI DmI EmI G 7)
cakshushâ prâvrshâyitam     R
my eyes crying like the rain.

(Em Dm FI EmI)
s'ûnyâyitam jagat sarvam     R
Complete empty seems the world,

(FI Dm Em G 7 [C])
govinda-virahena me     R
Govinda separated from You!

 
(8)

(GIII Am GI C GI Am)
âs'lishya vâ pâda-ratâm pinashtu mâm     R
Embraced with joy down for Him, taking me over,

(GI AmI Dm Em F C)
adars'anân marma-hatâm karotu vâ     R
not to be seen, a broken heart, I let Him be.

(GIII Am GI C GI Am)
yathâ tathâ vâ vidadhâtu lampato     R
The way He wants, He may proceed, me denied,

(GIAmI Dm Em F C)
mat-prâna-nâthas tu sa eva nâparah     R
For life my Lord, but Him alone, and no one else!

 

 


 

S'rî Guru-vandanâ (Guru Puja)

by S'rîla Narottama dâsa Thhâkur

honoring of the spiritual master,
Prabhupâda ('master of the feet')

(from Prema-bhakti-candrikâ)  

 

 

Intro:
 (Dm Gm C DmGm C Dm)

 (1)

(Dm GmI Dm, C Dm)
s'rî-guru-carana-padma, kevala-bhakati-sadma     R
The teacher his lotus feet, the only way to devotion,

(GmI C Dm)
bandô mui sâvadhâna mate,      R
full of respect I bow, with prayer, reverence,

(Dm GmI Dm, C Dm)
jâhâra prasâde bhâi e, bhava toriyâ jâi     R
through his grace my godbrother, we may cross the ocean,

(GmI C Dm)
krishna-prâpti hoy jâhâ ha'te     R
reaching Krishna from there you will realize.

 

(2)

(Dm GmI Dm, C Dm)
guru-mukha-padma-vâkya, cittete koriyâ aikya     R
His mouth like a lotus makes words, find union in the heart,

(GmI C Dm)
âr nâ koriho mane âs'â     R
For more may a spirit not desire.

(Dm GmI Dm, C Dm)
s'ri-guru-carane rati, ei se uttama-gati     R
attached to the teacher his feet, is the ultimate goal

(GmI C Dm)
ye prasâde pure sarva âs'â     R
his grace is the fulfillment of all hope

 

(3)

(Dm C)
cakhu-dân dilo yei, janme janma prabhu sei     R
Someone who made me see, life after life my lord,

(GmI C)
divya-jñân hride prokâs'ito     R
the idea of God revealed in my heart.

(Am GII)
prema-bhakti jâhâ hoite, avidyâ vinâs'a jâte     R
the Loving service of whom, destroys all the darkness,

(GmI C)
vede gây jâhâra carito     R
hailed by the scriptures is his character.

 

 (4)

  (AmII GII)
s'ri-guru karunâ-sindhu, adhama janâra bandhu     R
Teacher ocean full of mercy, with low and mindfull our friend,

(GmI C)
lokanâth lokera jîvana     R
Lord of all granting all a life,

(AmII GII)
hâ hâ prabhu koro doyâ, deho more pada-châyâ     R
O, o master be of mercy, protect me at your feet,

(GmI C)
ebe jas'a ghushuk tribhuvana     R
thus the glory over the three worlds,

(GmI C)
dui pade laila s'arâna     R
thus the shelter of the feet,

(GmI C)
prabhupâda-patita-pâvana     R
Prabhupâda savior of the souls.

 

 (Gm F)
jaya prabhupâda, jaya prabhupâda
(CI Dm)
jaya prabhupâda, jaya prabhupâda     R


Exit:
 (Dm Gm C DmGm C Dm)


 


 

 

Jaya Râdhâ-Mâdhava

by: S'rîla Bhaktivinoda Thhâkur

(from Gîtâvalî)

(song sung before lectures)

 

 
Intro:
(Dm F C Dm Am C Dm)

(Dm F I C Dm)
jaya râdha-mâdhava kuñja-bihârî     R
Al glories to Râdhâ and Mâdhava's divine pastimes,

(Dm Am II C Dm)
gopî-jana-vallabha, giri-vara-dhârî    R
The Lord of gopi's lifted [up the hill] Govardhana,

(Dm C Dm)
Yas'odâ-nandana braja-jana-rañjana    R
dear to Yasoda, loved in Vrindâvana,

(Dm Am C Dm)
yâmuna-tîra-vana-cârî    R
at the Yamunâ, He wanders in the woods.


From the beginning tempo 2, and then:


(Gm Dm C Dm)
HARE KRISHNA, HARE KRISHNA

(C Dm)
KRISHNA KRISHNA, HARE HARE

(Gm Ddim F)
HARE RÂMA, HARE RÂMA

(C Dm)
RÂMA RÂMA, HARE HARE    R (2x)

Exit:
 (Dm F C Dm Am C Dm)

 

 

 


 

Nârada Muni Bâjây Vinâ

by: S'rîla Bhaktivinoda Thhâkur

  "Nârada Muni Plays His Vînâ"

(from 'Gîtâvalî')

 

Intro:

(D A D G#dim Am D Em Bm)

 (1)  

(D AI)
nârada-muni bâ-ajây vinâ
Nârada Muni sings with his vinâ,

(A D AI)
'râdhikâ-ramana'-nâme     R
Râdhikâ-Ramana, Krishna's name.

(EIII Am)  
nâma amani udita-a hay
As soon as he touches the strings,the beauty can be heard,

(DII EmII Bm)
bhakata-gîta-sâme    R
and sing all devotees along.

 

(D AI A)
amiya-dhârâ barise ghana
Accompanied by his stringed instrument,
(DII A DII A)
s'ravana-yugale giyâ
the nectar of singing together resounds.

(EIII Am)
bhakata-jana saghane nâce
and all devotees dance in ecstasy,

(DII EmI Bm)
bhoriyâ âpana hiyâ
to their utmost satisfaction.

 (2)  

(D AI)
nârada-muni bâ-ajây vinâ
Nârada Muni sings with his vinâ,

(A D AI)
'râdhikâ-ramana'-nâme     R
Râdhikâ-Ramana, Krishna's name.

(EIII Am)  
nâma amani udita-a hay
As soon as he touches the strings,the beauty can be heard,

(DII EmII Bm)
bhakata-gîta-sâme    R
and sing all devotees along.

 

(D AI A)
mâdhurî-pûra âsava pas'i
Mâdhuri-pûra-nectar drinking they are,

(DII A D II A)
mâtâya-jagata-jane
dancing in ecstacy like madmen.

(EIII Am)
keho vâ kânde, keho vâ nâce
Some let their tears run, others jump high,

(DII EmI Bm)
keho mâte mane mane
some looking, are dancing in their heart.

 (3)  

(D AI)
nârada-muni bâ-ajây vinâ
Nârada Muni sings with his vinâ,

(A D AI)
'râdhikâ-ramana'-nâme     R
Râdhikâ-Ramana, Krishna's name.

(EIII Am)  
nâma amani udita-a hay
As soon as he touches the strings,the beauty can be heard,

(DII EmII Bm)
bhakata-gîta-sâme    R
and sing all devotees along.

 

(D AI A)
pañca-vadana nârade dhori
Lord S'iva begins to speak, embracing Narada,

(DII A DII A)
pre-emer saghana-a rol
with his voice choked.

(EIII Am)
kamalâsana nâciyâ bole
Also Lord Brahma joins in,and shouts aloud:

(DII EmI Bm)
'bolo bolo hari bolo'
Sing of Hari, sing of Hari.

 (4)  

(D AI)
nârada-muni bâ-ajây vinâ
Nârada Muni sings with his vinâ,

(A D AI)
'râdhikâ-ramana'-nâme     R
Râdhikâ-Ramana, Krishna's name.

(EIII Am)  
nâma amani udita-a hay
As soon as he touches the strings,the beauty can be heard,

(DII EmII Bm)
bhakata-gîta-sâme    R
and sing all devotees along.

 

(D AI A)
sahasrânana parama-sukhe
Gradually also joins, Indra king of heaven,

(DII A DII A)
'hari hari' boli'gây
content, dancing, singing: 'sing Hari',

(EIII Am)
nama prabhâve mâtilo vis'va
Thus from above is heard, of God the holy name,

(DII EmI Bm)
nâma-rasa sabe pây
and the whole universe becomes ecstatic .


(D A D G#dim Am D Em Bm)
*

 (5)

(D AI)
nârada-muni bâ-ajây vinâ
Nârada Muni sings with his vinâ,

(A AI)
'râdhikâ-ramana'-nâme     R
Râdhikâ-Ramana, Krishna's name.

(EIII Am)  
nâma amani udita-a hay
As soon as he touches the strings,the beauty can be heard,

(DII EmII)
bhakata-gîta-sâme    R
and sing all devotees along.

 

(D AIIA)
s'rî-krishna-nâma rasane sphuri'
That Krishna's name thus may be sung by all everywhere

(D II A DII A)
pu-u-râ'lo âmâ-ar âs'
and the whole world will be in bliss,

(EIII Am)
s'rî-rûpa-pade yâcaye ihâ
this I pray at the feet of Rupa Goswami,

(DII EmI Bm (last chord: Em))
bhakativinoda dâs
then the desire is fulfilled of Bhaktivinod

 


 

Manah-S'ikshâ

by: Narottama Dâsa Thhâkur

'Teachings for the mind'

 

Intro:
(Dm C7  C F Dm Gm Dm C Dm)

(1)

(GmIII Am FIII GmIII Am)
nitâi-pada-kamala, kothi-candra-sus'îtala
    R
Nityânanda's lotus feet, protective moonshine, enormous

(F Dm C7 Am C Dm)
je châyây jagata jurây     R
The world gliding down, finds there it's enlightenment.

(GmIII Am FIII GmIII Am)
heno nitâi bine bâi, râdhâ-krishna pâite nâi
    R
Not looking for that refuge, are Râdhâ and Krishna difficult to approach;

(F Dm C7 Am C Dm)
dridha kori'dharo nitâir pây
    R
who wants to dance with them, will have to accept that.

(2)

(Dm Gm6II Edim, Gm C F)
se sambandha nâhi jâ'r, brithâ janma gelo tâ'r
Life's a waste unconnected, meaningless ones life passes by;

(BbIIGm Dm, Bb C F Dm)
se pas'u boro durâcar
    R
that animalism is only, misconduct.

(Dm C7II C F)
nitâi nâ bolilo mukhe, majilo samsâra-sukhe
Not knowing Nitai, they never sing, caught in material pleasures,

(DmII Gm Dm Bb, Dm C Dm)
vidhyâ-kule ki koribe tâ'r
    R
education and class will not protect them.

 (3)

(GmIII Am FIII GmIII Am)
ahankâre matta hoiyâ, nitâi-pada pâsariyâ
    R
Being the body, brings them illusion, forgetting Nitâi's feet.

(F Dm C7 Am C Dm)
asatyere satya kori mâni     R
Things unreal they take for true.

(GmIII Am FIII GmIII Am)
nitâiyer korunâ habe, braje râdhâ-krishna pâbe
    R
The mercy of Nitâi is needed, to be with Râdhâ and Krishna

(F Dm C7 Am C Dm)
dharo nitâi-carana du'khâni
    R
therefore have a firm grip on Nitâi's feet

(4)

(Dm Gm6II Edim, Gm C F)
nitâiyer carana satya, tâhâra sevaka nitya
 It's no illusion it's a fact, from Nitai's service one is liberated,

(BbIIGm Dm, Bb C F Dm)     R
nitâi-pada sadâ koro âs'a
Therefore always hold on to Nitai's feet.

(Dm C7II C F)
narottama boro dukhi, nitâi more koro sukhî
Narottama unhappy prays 'Lord Nitai grant me happiness,

(DmII Gm Dm Bb, Dm C Dm)     R
râkho rângâ-caranera pâs'a
let me reside at your lotusfeet.'

Exit:
(Dm C7  C F Dm Gm Dm C Dm)  

 


S'rî Râdhika Stava

by: Rûpa Gosvâmî

To the glory of Râdha

(from 'Stava-mâlâ', 'a Garland of Glory')

 
Intro:
(D G A Bm A G A Bm)

(D GII DII G)
râdhe jaya jaya mâdhava-dayite     R
Râdha, all glories to Mâdhava's beloved,

(A7I D Em AII)
gokula-tarunî-mandala-mahite     R
Gokula's girls all worship you.  

(1)

(A7I D Em D)
dâmodara-rati-vardhana-ves'e
Attracting Damodhâr' by nicely being dressed,

(A7I D G AIII)
hari-nishkutha-vrindâ-vipines'e
Hari's pleasure, Vrindâvana's queen.

(2)

(D GII DII)
râdhe jaya jaya mâdhava-dayite     R
Râdha, all glories to Mâdhava's beloved,

(A7I D Em AII)
gokula-tarunî-mandala-mahite     R
Gokula's girls all worship you.  

(A7I D Em D)
vrishabhânudadhi-nava-s'as'i-lekhe
From Vrsabhânu's ocean, arose a new moon,

(A7I D G AIII)
lalitâ-sakhi-guna-ramita-vis'âkhe
Lalitâ's girlfriend, gentle binding Visâkhe.

(3)

(D GII DII)
râdhe jaya jaya mâdhava-dayite     R
Râdha, all glories to Mâdhava's beloved,

(A7I D Em AII)
gokula-tarunî-mandala-mahite     R
Gokula's girls all worship you.  

(A7I D Em D)
karunâm kuru mayi karuna-bharite
Always friendly and honest, full of compassion,

(A7I D G AIII)
sanaka-sanâtana-varnita-carite
Sanaka Sanâtana described your character.


Exit:
(D G A Bm A G A Bm)

 

 


Album II


 

Sâvarana S'rî Gaura Pâda Padme

by: Narottama Dâsa Thhâkur

'A prayer at the lotusfeet of S'rî Gauranga '

(from Prârthanâ)

 

Intro:
(D A Bm Em D A)
 

(1)

(Em D GI Bm D Em D Em I)
s'rî-krishna-caitanya prabhu doyâ koro more
      R
Lord Krishna Caitanya have mercy upon me,

(Bm A G III D Em A D Em)
tomâ binâ ke doyâlu jagat-samsâre
      R
Who has more mercy than You in this great ocean?

(F G Bm II Em F Bm I)
s'rî-krishna-caitanya prabhu doyâ koro more
Lord Krishna Caitanya have mercy upon me,

(Em Fm G Fm G Fm I Em D)
tomâ binâ ke doyâlu jagat-samsâre
 
Who has more mercy than You in this great ocean?

 

(2)

(Em D G I Bm D Em D Em I)
patita-pâvana-hetu tava avatâra
      R
To redeem the fallen souls have You descended,

(Bm A G III D Em A D Em)
mo sama patita prabhu nâ pâibe âra      R
You will find no soul more fallen than me.

(F G Bm II Em F Bm I)
patita-pâvana-hetu tava avatâra
To redeem the fallen souls have You descended,

(Em Fm G Fm Fm I Em D)
mo sama patita prabhu nâ pâibe âra
You will find no soul more fallen than me.

 

 (3)

(Em D G I Bm D Em D EmI)
hâ hâ prabhu nityânanda, premânanda sukhî      R
O Master Nityânanda, love and joy in spiritual glee,

(Bm A GIII D Em A D Em)
kripâbalokana koro âmi boro duhkhî      R
cast your graceful glance on me, take my misery away.

(F G BmII Em F BmI)
hâ hâ prabhu nityânanda, premânanda sukhî
O Master Nityânanda, love and joy in spiritual glee,

(Em Fm G Fm G FmI Em D)
kripâbalokana koro âmi boro duhkhî
cast your graceful glance on me, take my misery away.

 

 (4)

(Em D GI Bm D Em D EmI)
doyâ koro sîtâ-pati adwaita gosâi
      R
Sita's husband do me good, dear Advaita Prabhu,

(Bm A GIII D Em A D Em)
tava kripâ-bale pâi caitanya-nitâi      R
then I'll also find the mercy of Lord Caitanya and Nitai.

(F G BmII Em F BmI)
doyâ koro sîtâ-pati adwaita gosâi
Sita's husband do me good, dear Advaita Prabhu,

(Em Fm G Fm G FmI Em D)
tava kripâ-bale pâi caitanya-nitâi
then I'll also find the mercy of Lord Caitanya and Nitai.

 

 (5)

(Em D GI Bm D Em Dm EmI)
hâ hâ svarûp sanâtana, rûpa raghunâtha
      R
Dearest Svarup', Sanâtana, Rupa Raghunâtha,

(Bm A GIII D Em A D Em)
bhaththa-juga, s'rî-jîva hâ prabhu lokanâtha
      R
Have mercy srî Batta, Jiva, Lokanâtha Prabhu.

(F G BmII Em F BmI)
hâ hâ svarûp sanâtana, rûpa raghunâtha
Dearest Svarup', Sanâtana, Rupa Raghunâtha,

(Em Fm G Fm G FmI Em D)
bhaththa-juga, s'rî-jîva hâ prabhu lokanâtha
Have mercy srî Batta, Jiva, Lokanâtha Prabhu.

 

 (6)

(Em D GI Bm D Em D EmI)
doyâ koro s'rî-âcârya prabhu s'rînivâsa
      R
Grant me your mercy dear teacher, master s'rînivâsa,

(Bm A GIII D Em A D Em)
râmacandra-sanga mâge narottama-dâsa      R
for the company of Râma longs Narottama Dâsa.

(F G BmII Em F BmI)
doyâ koro s'rî-âcârya prabhu s'rînivâsa
Grant me your mercy dear teacher, master s'rînivâsa,

(Em Fm G Fm G FmIEm D)
râmacandra-sanga mâge narottama-dâsa
for the company of Râma longs Narottama Dâsa.

 Exit:
(D A Bm Em D A D)

 


 

Mahâmantra 2

Traditional

  

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

*

(GII Dm GII Dm F AmII Em Dm)
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
(GII Dm GII Dm F AmII Em Dm)
HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE      R

(CIII G G7II F Dm C GIII Dm)
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
(CIII G G7II F Dm C GII Dm)
HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE      R

(F G AmIII Dm GII AmII)
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
(Dm GIIAmII F Dm III AmIII G C)
HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE      R


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

*

(GII Dm GII Dm F AmII Em Dm)
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
(GII Dm GII Dm F AmII Em Dm)
HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE      R

(CIII G G7II F Dm C GIII Dm)
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
(CIII G G7II F Dm C GII Dm)
HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE      R

(F G AmIII Dm GII AmII)
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
(Dm GIIAmII F Dm III AmIII G C)
HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE      R

 

 


 

Bhajahû Re Mana

by Govinda Dâsa Kavirâja
'Sing O mind, of Mine!'

Intr0:
(Em A D Bm A D, Em A D Bm A D)

(1)

(Em BmII AII Em)
bhajahû re mana s'rî-nanda-nandana
Sing about mind of mine, the Son of Nanda,

(BmI A7 D Bm)
abhaya-caranâravinda re      R
His lotusfeet make one unafraid.

(Em D A EmII)
durlabha mânava-janama sat-sange      R
A birth so very rare,by holy gathering can,

(D Em AII BmII)
durlabha mânava-janama sat-sange
A birth so very rare, by holy gathering can,

(A7 D Bm)
taroho e bhava-sindhu re      R
cross over the ocean that is the world.

 

(2)

(Em BmII AII Em)
s'ita âtapa bâta barishana
Day over and by night, I stay sleepless,

(BmI A7 D Bm)
e dina jâminî jâgi re      R
suffering heat, cold, wind and rain.

(Em D A EmII)
biphale sevinu kripana durajana      R
Miserable bad at hand,completely meaningless,

(D Em AII BmII)
biphale sevinu kripana durajana
Miserable bad at hand, completely meaningless,

(A7 D Bm)
capala sukha-laba lâgi' re      R
have I lived on for small, weak happiness.


(Em A D Bm A D, Em A D Bm A D)

(3)

  (Em BmII AII Em)
e dhana yaubana, putra, parijana
What guarantee is there in riches, youth and home,

(BmI A7 D Bm)
ithe ki âche paratîti re      R
children do they make one really happy?

(Em D A EmII)
kamala-dala-jala jîvana talamala      R
Like a drop on a lotusleaf is life so fragile and brief,

(D Em AII BmII)
kamala-dala-jala jîvana talamala
Like a drop on a lotusleaf is life so fragile and brief,

(A7 D Bm)
bhajahû hari-pada nîti re      R
sing therefore all the time Lord Hari His name!

 

(4)

  (Em BmII AII Em)
 s'ravana, kîrtana, smarana, vandana,
Listening, singing, minding and praying,

(BmI A7 D Bm)
pâda-sevana, dâsya re      R
serving His feet and also Himself.

(Em D A EmII)
pûjana, sakhî-jana, âtma-nivedana      R
Honoring and with friendship, I give my heart and soul,

(D Em AII BmII)
pûjana-sakhî-jana, âtma-nivedana
Honoring and with friendship, I give my heart and soul,

(A7 D Bm)
govinda-dâsa-abhilâsha re      R
Govinda Dâsa wants it complete!


Exit:
(Bm A G A D C#dim Bm A D)

 

 


 

 

Arunodaya-Kîrtana

 by: S'rîla Bhaktivinoda Thhâkur
'sunrise song'

 

Intro:

(C Gm Bb Am, Gm Am Bb C,
F Dm C Bb, C Dm C F)


(1) 


(C F I Bb C II)
udilo aruna pûraba-bhâge,
As the sun rose red in the east,

(F III Gm IIIAm Bb)
dwija-mani gorâ amani jâge,     R
awoke Lord Gaura, the friend of twiceborn.

(F II CII Bb)
bhakata-samûha loiyâ sâthe,
Taking the devotees with Him outside,

(C Bb Am FIII)
gelâ nagara-brâje     R
He went through all of the region.

 

(2)

(F III Gm III Dm I Am)
'tâthaî tâthaî' bâjalo khol,
'Taathai taathai', on the mrdanga,

(Bb Am Gm III F III)
ghana ghana tâhe jhâjera rol,
karatels rhytmically beaten thereto.

(Gm III C II Bb Am)
preme dhala dhala sonâra anga,
His golden form trembling in ecstacy,

(Dm Gm C F III)
carane nûpura bâje,     R
and with His anklebells tinkling.

 

(3)

(C F I Bb C II)
mukunda mâdhava yâdava hari,
Singing Mukunda, Mâdhava, Yâdava,

(F III Gm IIIAm Bb)
bolena bolo re vadana bhori',,     R
their mouths full of the vibrations.

(F II CII Bb)
miche nida-bas'e gelo re râti,
They called to the people still asleep,

(C Bb Am F III)
divasa s'arîra-sâje     R
'you either sleep, or you dress yourselves up'.

 

(4)

(F III Gm III Dm I Am)
emana durlabha mânava-deho,
Once acquired this rare body,

(Bb Am Gm III F III)
pâiyâ ki koro bhâva nâ keho,
why don't you care about this gift?

(Gm III C II Bb Am)
ebe nâ bhajile yas'odâ-suta,
If Yasoda's son is not your worship,

(Dm Gm C F III)
carame poribe lâje     R
you'll be worrying untill you die.

 


C Gm Bb Am, Gm Am Bb C,

F Dm C Bb, C Dm C F

(5)

(C F I Bb C II)
udita tapana hoile asta,
With each sunrise and each sunset,

(F III Gm IIIAm Bb)
dina gelo boli' hoibe byasta,     R
a day passes and is lost.

(F II C II Bb)
tabe keno ebe alasa hoy,
Why then hold on to vanity,

(C Bb Am F III)
nâ bhaja hridoya-râje     R
and not honor the Lord of your heart?

 

(6)

(F III Gm III Dm I Am)
jîvana anitya jânaha sâr,
Understand well this essential fact:

(Bb Am Gm III F III)
tâhe nânâ-vidha vipada-bhâr,
timebound life is full of grief.

(Gm III C II Bb Am)
nâmâs'raya kori'jatane tumi,
Seek refuge only in the names,

(Dm Gm C F III)
thâkaha âpana kâje     R
and keep on serving Him as the one thing.

 

(7)

(C F I Bb C II)
jîvera kalyâna-sâdhana-kâm,
Desirous to bless all that is living.

(F III Gm IIIAm Bb)
jagate âsi' e madhura nâm,     R
Krishna's name came down to this earth.

(F II CII Bb)
avidyâ-timira-tapana-rûpe,
He drives away the darkness within,

(C Bb Am F III)
hrid-gagane birâje     R
that brilliant sun in the space of your heart.

 (8)

(F III Gm III Dm I Am)
krishna-nâma-sudhâ koriyâ pân,
Drink the pure nectar of Krishna's names,

(Bb Am Gm III F III)
jurâo bhakativinoda-prân,
it is what satisfies Bhaktivinod's soul.

(Gm III C II Bb Am)
nâma binâ kichu nâhiko â ro,
There is nothing beyond the blessed names,

(Dm Gm C F III)
caudda-bhuvana-mâjhe     R
in all the fourteen worlds.

 


(C Gm Bb Am, Gm Am Bb C,
F Dm C Bb, C Dm C F)

 

*

 

 Jiv Jâgo Jiv Jâgo
(from: Gîtâvalî)

Wake up sleeping souls, wake up!

 

(F III C 7 III F III)
Jîv jâgo jîv jâgo gauracânda bole     R
Wake up soul, wake up soul, calls aloud Lord Caitanya,

(Gm III Am Dm C F III)
kota nidrâ jâo mâyâ-pis'âcîra kole     R
on the lap of the witch mâyâ, you've been sleeping for so long.

 

  (F III C 7 III F III)
bhajibo boliyâ ese samsâra-bhitare     R
'O My Lord for certain I'll honor' you've said entering this world,

(Gm III Am Dm C F III)
bhuliyâ rohile tumi avidyâra bhare     R
Forgetting about that promise you made, you are now in ignorance!

(F III C 7 III F III)
tomâre loite âmi hoinu avatâra     R
Only to save you, I have descended,

(Gm III Am Dm C F III)
âmi binâ bandhu âra ke âche tomâra     R
and O but me who is your friend now?

 

(F III C 7 III F III)
enechi ausadhi mâyâ nâs'ibâro lâgi     R
To put an end to the disease of Mâyâ, I brought you this medicine

(Gm III Am Dm C F III)
hari-nâma mahâ-mantra lao tumi mâgi     R
ask for the Hari-nâma-mahâ-mantra, and let Him into your heart

 

(F III C 7 III F III)
bhakativinoda prabhu-carane pariyâ     R
Bhaktivinod fell at the feet of master Gauranga

(Gm III Am Dm C F III)
sei hari-nâma-mantra loilo mâgiyâ     R
for the mantra of Lord Hari, thus has he acquired Him.

 

 


 

Jaya Râdhâ-Mâdhava II

 by: S'rîla Bhaktivinoda Thhâkur

(from Gîtâvalî)

(song sung before lectures)

  

 Intro:
(Gm Dm Gm C Gm Dm Gm C)

 (GmII DmI Am C Dm)
(jaya) râdhâ-mâdhava (jaya) kunja-bihâri
     R
Al glories to Râdhâ and Mâdhava's divine pastimes

(C FI AmI Dm GmII DmI 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.      R
The Lord of gopi's lifted [up the hill] Govardhana,

(C FI AI Dm GmII DmI FII)
(jaya) Yas'oda-nandana (jaya) braja-jana-ranjana,
dear to Yasoda, loved in Vrindâvana,

(Am GmII Dm)
(jaya) braja-jana ranjana.
     R
loved in Vrindâvana,

(Am FIII FII C GmII Dm)
(jaya) Yamunâ-tîra-vana-cârî
(jaya) kunja-bihâri.     R
at the Yamunâ, He wanders in the woods.

 

Mahâmantra III

 

(Dm GmI)
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA

(C7I Dm)
KRISHNA KRISNA HARE HARE

(C)
HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA

(Dm)
RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE     R


(GmI Dm)
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA

(C Dm)
KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE

(GmI Dm)
HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA

(C Dm)
RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE     R

From the beginning of the Mantra and then:

Exit:
(Gm Dm Gm C Gm Dm Gm C)

 


 

 

S'rî Dâmodarâshthaka

by: Satyavrata Muni

(from the Padma Purâna)

 

Intro:

(Bm Em Bm A Bm Em F#m Bm Bm A G F#m
Bm A G F#m Bm D A Em Bm G Em F#m Bm)

(1)

(Bm Em Bm Em)
namâmîs'varam sac-cid-ânanda-rûpam
To the Lord whose form is ever to know glee,

(Bm G F#m Bm)
lasat-kundalam gokule bhrâjamânam     R
His earrings swinging, the brilliance of G0kul,

(D AIII Em)
yas'odâ-bhiyolûkhalâd dhâvamânam
Yasodha's yogurt-pot he broke stealing the butter,

(Bm G F#m Bm)
parâmrishtham atyantato drutya-gopyâ     R
running she seized Him, my respect unto Him.

 

(2)

(Bm Em Bm Em)
rudantam muhur netra-yugmam mrijantam
Seeing the stick He cries rubbing His eyes,

(Bm G F#m Bm)
karâmbhoja-yugmena sâtanka-netram     R
looking afraid with the pearl string on his neck.

(D AIII Em)
muhuh s'vâsa-kampa-trirekhânka-kanthha-
No rope can bind Him, only love can,

(Bm G F#m Bm)
sthita-graivam dâmodaram bhakti-baddham     R
To this Lord Dâmodar' all my respect,



(Bm A G F#m Em D C#dim Bmin -2 x)

(3)

(Bm Em Bm Em)
itîdrik sva-lîlâbhir ânanda-kunde
This childplay submerges Vrindavana in happiness,

(Bm G F#m Bm)
sva-ghosham nimajjantam âkhyâpayantam     R
and shows devotees how to know Him with wisdom.

(D AIII Em)
tadîyeshita-jneshu bhaktair jitatvam
The full of Him intimate knows free and devoted,

(Bm G F#m Bm)
punah prematas tam s'atâvritti vande     R
full of admiration and full of awe.

 

(4)

(Bm Em Bm Em)
varam deva moksham na mokshâvadhim vâ
O Lord you grant freedom but impersonal no,

(Bm G F#m Bm)
na cânyam vrine 'ham vares'âd apîha     R
I long for no heaven or for another boon,

(D AIII Em)
idam te vapur nâtha gopâla-bâlam
Your form Bala-G0pal ever in my heart,

(Bm G F#m Bm)
sadâ me manasy âvirâstâm kim anyaih     R
no other favor has any meaning to me.



(Bm A G F#m Em D C#dim Bmin -2 x)

(5)

(Bm Em Bm Em)
idam te mukhâmbhojam atyanta-nîlair
O Lord Your face, with black hair glowing red,

(Bm G F#m Bm)
vritam kuntalaih snigdha-raktais' ca gopyâ     R
is kissed by Yasodha, Your Bimba-lips red as the fruit,

(D AIII Em)
muhus' cubitam bimba-raktâdharam me
May your sweet face be forever in My heart,

(Bm G F#m Bm)
manasy âvirâstâm alam laksha-lâbhaih     R
Thousands of other favors are of no avail.

 

(6)

(Bm Em Bm Em)
namo deva dâmodarânanta vishno
I honor You Dâmodhar, Ananta Vishnu

(Bm G F#m Bm)
prasîda prabho duhkha-jâlâbdhi-magnam     R
O master, my Lord be pleased with me.

(D AIII Em)
kripâ-drishthi-vrishthyâti-dînam batânu-
Merciful casting Your glance frees this fool,

(Bm G F#m Bm)
grihânes'a mâm ajñam edhy akshi-dris'yah     R
who thus may see You in his worldy grief.



(Bm A G F#m Em D C#dim Bmin -2 x)

 

(7)

(Bm Em Bm Em)
kuverâtmajau baddha-mûrtyaiva yadvat
The way You set Kuvera's sons free from the curse,

(Bm G F#m Bm)
tvayâ mocitau bhakti-bhâjau kritau ca     R
planting devotion as a baby to the block,

(D AIII Em)
tathâ prema-bhaktim svakâm me prayaccha
Please grant me too Your loving devotion,

(Bm G F#m Bm)
na mokshe graho me 'sti dâmodareha     R
that's all I desire, no other freedom.

 

(8)

(Bm Em Bm Em)
namas te 'stu dâmne sphurad-dîpti-dhâmne
First of all o Lord I honor your bellies cord,

(Bm G F#m Bm)
tvadîyodarâyâtha vis'vasya-dhâmne     R
than the belly itself that carries the universe,

(D AIII Em)
namo râdhikâyai tvadîya-priyâyai
Humly I bow for your sweetheart Râdhâ,

(Bm G F#m Bm)
namo 'nanta-lîlâya devâya tubhyam     R
next then to You O lord of infinite joy.

Exit:

(Bm Em Bm A Bm Em F#m Bm Bm A G F#m
Bm A G F#m Bm D A Em Bm G Em F#m Bm

 

 


 

 

Hari Haraye Namah Krishna

by: Narottama dâsa Thhâkur

(Nâma-Sankîrtana)

 



Intro:
(Bm D Em G D Em G C D Bm C D Bm D
Em G D C D Em Bm C D Em)

(1)

(Bm D Em)
hari haraye namah     R

(G D Em)
krishna yâdavaya namah     R

(GIII C D Bm C D Em)
yâdavâya mâdhavâya kes'avâya namah     R

(Em G D C D)
gopâla govinda râma s'rî madhusûdana

(Em BmI C D Em)
giridhârî gopînâtha madana-mohana



(Em Bm D C, C Bm Am G)

*

(2)

(Bm D Em)
hari haraye namah     R

(G D Em)
krishna yâdavaya namah     R

(GIII C D Bm C D Em)
yâdavâya mâdhavâya kes'avâya namah     R

(Em G D C D)
s'rî-caitanya-nityânanda s'rî-advaita-sîtâ

(Em BmI C D Em)
hari, guru, vaishnava, bhâgavata, gîta



(Em Bm D C, C Bm Am G)

*

(3)

(Bm D Em)
hari haraye namah     R

( G D Em)
krishna yâdavaya namah     R

(GIII C D Bm C D Em)
yâdavâya mâdhavâya kes'avâya namah     R

(Em G D C D)
s'rî-rupa sanâtana bhaththa-raghunâth

(Em BmI C D Em)
s'rî-jîva gopâla-bhaththa dâsa-ragunâth


Exit:
(Bm D Em G D Em G C D Bm C D Bm D
Em G D C D Em Bm C D Em
) 

 


 

Vibhâvarî S'esha


 by: S'rîla Bhaktivinoda Thhâkur

from: 'Kalyâna-kalpataru'

'The night came to an end'

 

Intro:
(D Bm Em  Bm A F#m E F#m
Em D G Bm)

(1)

(D A BmI)
vibhâvarî s'esha, âloka-praves'a,
The night came to an end, the dawn has arrived,

(Em D AI)
nidrâ châri' uthho jîva.     R
o soul get up, give up your sleep!

(F#m E F#mI)
bolo hari hari, mukunda murâri,     R
Sing of Hari Hari, Mukunda Murari,

(Em D A 7 II A II)
râma krishna hayagrîva     R
Râma Krsna and Hayagriva.

(2)

(D A BmI)
nrisimha vâmana, s'rî-madhusûdhana,
Nrsmha Vâmana, Lord Madhusûdana,

(Em D AI)
brajendra-nandana s'yâma     R
Vraja's Lord his son, grey-blue His skin.

(F#m E F#mI)
pûtanâ-ghâtana, kaithabha-s'âtana     R
Defeated Pûtana and killed Kaitabha,

(Em D A7II AII)
jaya dâs'arathi-râma     R
glory to Dasarâtha's son Râma.



(Em Bm Em D A F#m Em F#m Em D C#dim A)

*

(3)

(D A BmI)
yas'odâ dulâla, govinda-gopâla,
Yasoda's sweetest thing, Govinda Gopala,

(Em D AI)
vrindâvana purandara     R
of Vrindâvan's forest He's the Lord.

(F#m E F#mI)
gopî-priya-jana, râdhikâ-ramana,     R
Dearmost to the gopi's, Râdha her lover,

(Em D A7II AII)
bhuvana-sundara-bara     R
of all the worlds the prettiest one.

(4)

(D A BmI)
râvânântakar', mâkhana-taskara,
The end of Râvana, butterthief Krishna,

(Em D AI)
gopî-jana-vastra-hârî     R
gopi's swimming He stole the clothes.

(F#m E F#mI)
brajera râkhâla, gopa-vrinda-pâla,     R
Vraja their cowherd, protecting cowherds,

(Em D A7II AII)
citta-hârî bams'î-dhârî     R
steals each his heart, always with His flute.



(Em Bm Em D A F#m Em F#m Em D C#dim A)

*

(5)

(D A BmI)
yogîndra-bandana, s'rî-nanda-nandana,
worshiped by yogî's, the son of Nanda,

(Em D AI)
braja-jana-bhaya-hâri.     R
takes away the fear in Vraja.

(F#m E F#mI)
navîna nîrada, rûpa manohara,     R
His color a raincloud, His form so appealing,

(Em D A7II AII)
mohana-bams'î-bihârî.     R
wandering around His flute played charms.

(6)

(D A BmI)
yas'odâ-nandana, kamsa-nisûdana,
The son of Yasoda, He killed king Kamsa,

(Em D AI)
nikuñja-râsa-vilâsî     R
With gopi's dancing outside of Vraja.

(F#m E F#mI)
kadamba-kânana, râsa-parâyana,     R
Under kadambatrees engaged in the lovedance,

(Em D A7II AII)
brinda-vipina-nivâsî     R
there in the forest of Vrindâvana.



(Em Bm Em D A F#m Em F#m Em D C#dim A)

*

(7)

(D A BmI)
ânanda-vardhana, prema-niketana,
Makes happy devotees, is all the love,

(Em D AI)
phula-s'ara-jojaka kâma     R
aims arrows flowerly like a Cupid.

(F#m E F#mI)
gopânganâ-gana, citta-vinodana,     R
Raises high with the gopi's, the desires pleasing heart,

(Em D A7II AII)
samasta-guna-gana-dhâma     R
harbours all the good quality.

(8)

(D A BmI)
jâmuna-jîvana, keli-parâyana
Yamuna's life He is, immersed in games of love.

(Em D AI)
mânasa-candra-cakora     R
the gopi's Cakora-mind He is a moon.

(F#m E F#mI)
nâma-sudhâ-rasa, gâo krishna-jas'a,     R
O mind attend to this, sing the praise of Krishna,

(Em D A7II AII)
râkho vacana mana mora     R
holy names filled with nectar.

Exit:
(D Bm Em  Bm A F#m E F#m
Em D G Bm)

 


 


Gaurânga Karunâ Koro

by: Narottama Dâsa Thhâkur

'Please Be Merciful Lord Gauranga'

 

Intro:
(Em Bm C Esus4 C D Em Bm G D Esus4 Em)

 

(1)

(Em BmI C)
gaurânga karunâ koro,
Heer Gauranga Your mercy,

(Em D GII Bm)
dîna hîna jane
to this destitute soul,

(C D Em D)
mo-samo patita prabhu,
fallen like me o Lord,

(GII D7II E4sus Em)
nâhi tribhuvane.     R
there's no one in the three worlds.

(2)

(G BmII)
dante trina dhori gaura,
Holding grass between my teeth Gaura,

(DIEmBmI)
dâki he tomâr
I 'm calling out for You,

(C D Em CI)
kripâ kori eso âmâr,
have mercy please come to my,

(GIID 7IIE4sus Em)
hridoya mandire.    R
temple of the heart.



(G Bm D E Dm G C D Em Bm C D G)

*

(3)

(Em BmIC)
jadi doyâ nâ koribe,
If You don't give Your mercy,

(Em D GII Bm)
patita dekhiyâ
seeing me so fallen,

(C D Em D)
patita pâvana nâma.
named 'Savior of the Fallen',

(GII D7II E4sus Em)
kisera lâgiyâ.    R
why are you known that way?

(4)

(G BmII)
podeci bhava tuphâne,
I've fallen in this wordly whirlpool,

(D I EmBmI)
nâhika nistâr.
there is no escape,

(C D Em C I)
s'rî carana taranî dâne,
by Your divine feet like a boat given,

(GID7I E4susI Em)
dâse kora pâr    R
help Your servant across.



(G Bm D EDm G C D Em Bm C D G)

*

(5)

(Em BmIC)
s'rî krishna caitanya prabhu,
Lord Krishna Caitanya prabhu,

(Em D GIIBm)
dâser anudâs
this servant of your servant,

(C D Em D)
prârthanâ koraye sadâ,
will always make this prayer,

(GIID7II E4sus Em)
narottama dâs.    R
it's Narottama Dâsa.

 

 


Mahâmantra IV

(traditional melody)




Intro:
(Am Bdim C Bdim Am G 
Am Bdim C Dm Em F G C)

(C FI C)
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA
(C FI C)
KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
(GI FI)
HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA
(GI C)
RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE            R

 

(C GI)
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA
(C GI)
KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
(Gm FI)
HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA
(FI GI)
RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE            R

from the beginning tempo 2 to here and then:

(C FI C)
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA
(C FI C)
KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
(GI FI)
HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA
(GI C)
RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE            R

 

Exit:
(Am Bdim C Bdim Am G 
Am Bdim C Dm Em F G C)


 


Album III


 

 

 

Dâlâlera Gîtâ

'The Song of the broker'

from 'Vaishnava-Siddhânta-Mâlâ'

by Bhaktivinoda Thhâkur

 

Intro:
(Bm F#m A F#m D C#m E F#m D A E A)

(1)

(BmI F#mI)
boro sukher kharbor gâi,
I sing of happy tidings,

(AII F#mI)
boro sukher kharbor gâi     R
I sing of happy tidings,

(D Cm F#m I E F#m)
surabhi-kuñjete nâmer hât kule 'che     R
In Surabhi Kunja a market is opened,

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

(2)

(BmI F#m)
boro mojâr kathâ tây,
The news of the great result is,

(AII F#mI)
boro mojâr kathâ tây     R
the news of the great result is...

(D Cm F#mI E F#m)
s'raddhâ-mûlye s'uddha-nâm(a) sei hâthete bikây     R
That he sells the name for the price of your belief,

(D AII E A)
khoda nitâi, khoda nitâi.
Through Nityânanda... Through Nityânanda.



(D Bm F#m A Bm Cm D F#m D F#m E F#m D E A)

*

(3)

(BmI F#m)
jata bhakta-brinda basi,
Nitai the owner of the market

(AII F#mI)
jata bhakta-brinda basi'     R
Nitai the owner of the market

(D Cm F#m I E F#m)
adhikârî dekhe'nâm(a) becche daro kasi     R
With devotees he negotiates about the name,

(D AII E A)
khoda nitâi, khoda nitâi.
Through Nityânanda... Through Nityânanda.

(4)

(BmI F#m)
jadi nâm(a) kinbe, bhâi,
O brother, do you want to buy the name,

(AII F#mI)
jadi nâm(a) kinbe, bhâi     R
O brother, do you want to buy the name,

(D Cm F#m I E F#m)
âmâr sange calo mahâjaner kâche jâi     R
come with me to the presence of that great soul.

(D AII E A)
khoda nitâi, khoda nitâi.
Through Nityânanda... Through Nityânanda.


(D Bm E C#m F#m D G#dim E A)

*

(5)

(BmI F#m)
tumi kinbe krishna-nâm(a),
You will buy Krishna's name,

(AII F#mI)
tumi kinbe krishna-nâm(a)     R
You will buy Krishna's name,

(D Cm F#m I E F#m)
dasturi loibo âmi pûrna ha'be kâm(a)     R
I take my share and all our desires will be fulfilled.

(D AII E A)
khoda nitâi, khoda nitâi.
Through Nityânanda... Through Nityânanda.

(6)

(BmI F#m)
boro doyâi nityânanda,
Nitai is very merciful

(AII F#mI)
boro doyâi nityânanda     R
Nitai is very merciful.

(D Cm F#m I E F#m)
s'raddhâ-mâtra lo 'ye den parama-ânanda     R
For just belief he offers the highest ecstasy.

(D AII E A)
khoda nitâi, khoda nitâi.
Through Nityânanda... Through Nityânanda.



(F#m C#m E D A Bm C#m D E
D C#m D E)
*

(7)

(BmI F#m)
ek-bâr dekhle cakshe jal,
Once he sees your tears...

(AII F#mI)
ek-bâr dekhle cakshe jal     R
Once he sees your tears...

(D Cm F#m I EF#m)
'gaura' bole' nitâi den sakala sambal     R
then he'll give you all you need.

(D AII E A)
khoda nitâi, khoda nitâi.
Through Nityânanda... Through Nityânanda.

(8)

(BmI F#m)
den s'uddha krishna-s'ikshâ,
He gives the pure teaching of Krishna

(AII F#mI)
den s'uddha krishna-s'ikshâ     R
He gives the pure teaching of Krishna

(D Cm F#m I E F#m)
jâti dhana vidyâ bala nâ kore apekshâ     R
Anyone irrespective birth, possessions, knowledge or strength.

(D AII E A)
khoda nitâi, khoda nitâi.
Through Nityânanda... Through Nityânanda.



(D Bm E C#m F#m D G#dim E A)
*

(9)

(BmI F#m)
amani châde' mâyâ-jâl,
Forsaking mâyâ's illusion trap,

(AII F#m I)
amani châde mâyâ-jâl
Forsaking mâyâ's illusion trap     R,

(D Cm F#m I E F#m)
grihe thâko bâne thâko, nâ thâke janjâl     R
staying home or in the forest, there are no problems anymore,

(D AII E A)
khoda nitâi, khoda nitâi.
Through Nityânanda... Through Nityânanda.

(10)

(BmI F#m)
âr nâiko kalir bhoy,
There's no fear anymore in Kali's time

(AII F#m I)
âr nâiko kalir bhoy     R
There's no fear anymore in Kali's time

(D Cm F#m I E F#m)     R
âcandâle den nâm(a) nitâi doyâmoy
Nitai merciful, gives the name even to the lowest.

(D AII E A)
khoda nitâi, khoda nitâi.
Through Nityânanda... Through Nityânanda.



(D Bm F#m A Bm Cm D F#m D F#m E F#m D E A)

*

(11)

(BmI F#m)
bhaktivinod(a) dâki'koy,
Bhaktivinoda cries out,

(AII F#m I)
bhaktivinod(a) dâki'koy     R
Bhaktivinoda cries out,

(D Cm F#mI E F#m)
nitâi-caran binâ ar nahi âs'roy     R
Lord Nitai's lotusfeet are the only refuge.

(D AII E A)
khoda nitâi, khoda nitâi.
Through Nityânanda... Through Nityânanda.

 

Exit:
(Bm F#m A F#m D C#m E F#m D A E A)


 


Krishna Murâri 

'Mama Mana Mandire'

"In the Temple of My Heart"

by Bhaktivinoda Thhâkur

 

 Intro:
(Am F G Am C Dm Bdim C Bdim C Dm G)

(AmIII G Em) 
mama mana mandire
In the temple of my heart,

(C EmI Am) 
raha nis'i-din
please stay night and day.

(EmI Am C F C)
krishna murâri s'rî krishna murâri             R
Krishna-Murâri, Lord Krishna Murâri    

(AmII C Dm F) 
bhakti priti mâlâ candan          R
My devotion love, flowers and incense.  

(Dm C) 
tumi nio he nio
You please accept, o please accept,

(GI FII)
cita-nandan            R
O delighter of the heart.  

 

(Am)
jîvana marana
In life or in death,

(EmI GIII)
tava pûjâ nivedan          R
the worship of You!

(Am)
nayana jamunâ
from my eyes a river,

(EmI GIII)  
jhare anibâr          R
flows incessantly,

 

(D AmII CI D)  
sundara he mana hârî          R
o Beautiful One, o Lord of the Mind,

(D AmII CI D)
tomâra virahe giridhârî          R
(my tears) in separation, o Lifter of the Hill!

 (D AmI C D )
eso nanda kumâr âr nanda kumâr            R
please come o Son of Nanda, and son of Nanda,

 

(D C D AmII Em)
habe prema pradîpe âroti tomâr
there wil be with the lamp of love the lightoffering,

(C D Am EmI)
prema pradîpe âroti tomâr
with the lamp of love the lightoffering.  

 

(C D Am EmI)
bandana gâne tava bajuk jîvana          R
may I pass my life In songs praising You!

(EmI Am C F C I)
krishna murâri s'ri krishna murâri
Krishna-Murâri, Lord Krishna Murâri

 

Exit:
(Am F G Am C Dm Bdim C Bdim C Dm G C)






Kabe Ha'be Bolo (Vijñapti)

by Bhaktivinoda Thhâkur

Spiritual Request

'When Will that Day be Mine?'


Intro:
(G F Dm C Am Dm Am Dm C G Dm Am G)
 

(G F Dm C Am)
kabe ha'be bolo se-dina âmâr
When will that day be mine?

(GI FIDm GII C)
kabe ha'be bolo se-dina âmâr
When will that day be mine?

(1)

(Dm AmIIDm C)
(âmâr) aparâdha ghuci', s'uddha nâme ruci,
With no offenses, and the taste increasing,

(GI Dm AmIIGII)
kripâ-bale ha'be hridoye sañcâr
when will your mercy shine in my heart?

 

(2)

(G F Dm C Am)
kabe ha'be bolo se-dina âmâr
When will that day be mine?

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

When will that day be mine?  

(Dm AmII Dm C)
trinâdhika hîna, kabe nije mâni',
Lower than a straw, tolerant as a tree,

(GIDm AmIIGII)
sahishnutâ-guna hridoyete âni'
when do I attain that quality of mind?

(Dm AmIIDm C)
sakale mânada, âpani amânî,
Respecting all, expecting no honor,

(GI Dm AmIIGII)
ho'ye âswâdibo nâma-rasa-sâr
nectar sublime tasting of the name.



(Dm Gm C F Dm Bb C F Dm Gm C F Dm C F)

*

(3)

(G F Dm C Am)
kabe ha'be bolo se-dina âmâr
When will that day be mine?

(GI FIDm GII C)
kabe ha'be bolo se-dina âmâr
When will that day be mine?  

(Dm AmII Dm C)
dhana jana âra, kobitâ-sundarî
Wealth or followers, female beauty,

(GI Dm AmII GII)
bolibo nâ câhi deho-sukha-kari
I do not care about or any comfort!

(Dm AmII Dm C)
janme-janme dâo, ohe gaurahari!
Grant me life after life, o Lord Caitanya,

(GI Dm AmII GII)
ahaitukî bhakti carane tomâr
devotion non-desiring at Your Lotusfeet.

(4)

(G F Dm C Am)
kabe ha'be bolo se-dina âmâr
When will that day be mine?

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

When will that day be mine?  

(Dm AmII Dm C)
(kabe) korite s'rî-krishna- nâma uccârana,
Uttering Krishna Krishna, with a voice choked up,

(GI Dm AmII GII)
pulakita deho gadgada bacana
and the body thereto shivering.

(Dm AmII Dm C)
vaibarnya-vepathu ha'be sanghatana,
When will I tremble, with a paling face,

(GI Dm AmII G II)
nirantara netre ba'be as'ru-dhâr
and will streams of tears well from my eyes?



(Dm Gm C F Dm Bb C F Dm Gm C F Dm C F)

*

(5)

(G F Dm C Am)
kabe ha'be bolo se-dina âmâr
When will that day be mine?

(GI FIDm GII C)
kabe ha'be bolo se-dina âmâr
When will that day be mine?  

(Dm AmII Dm C)
kabe navadwîpe, suradhunî-tate,
In Navadvîpa, at the shore of the Ganges

(GI Dm AmII G)
gaura-nityânanda boli' nishkapate
Cry out Gaura-Nitai, surrendered.

(Dm AmII Dm C)
nâciyâ gâiyâ, bedâibo chute,
Dancing, singing, running all around,

(GI Dm AmII G II)
bâtulera prâya châriyâ bicâr
when will I be half-mad in my mind?

 

(6)

(G F Dm C Am)
kabe ha'be bolo se-dina âmâr
When will that day be mine?

(GI FIDm GII C)
kabe ha'be bolo se-dina âmâr
When will that day be mine?  

(Dm AmII Dm C)
kabe nityânanda, more kori' doyâ,
When will Nitai, be merciful to me,

(GI Dm AmII GII)
châdâibe mora vishayera mâyâ
and will I discard the world called mâyâ?

(Dm AmII Dm C)
diyâ more nija- caranera châyâ,
Place me in the shadow, of Your lotus feet,

(GI Dm AmII GII)
nâmera hâtete dibe adhikâr
let the right to speak the name be all mine.



(Dm Gm C F Dm Bb C F Dm Gm C F Dm C F)

*

(7)

(G F Dm C Am)
kabe ha'be bolo se-dina âmâr
When will that day be mine?

(G I FIDm GII C)
kabe ha'be bolo se-dina âmâr
When will that day be mine?  

(Dm AmII Dm C)
kinibo, luthibo, hari-nâma-rasa,
I'll fear nothing, for the nectar of the name,

(GI Dm AmII GII)
nâma rase mâti' hoibo bibas'a
the effect of it for sure will astound me.

(Dm AmII Dm C)
rasera rasika- caranera paras'a,
O enjoyer of the name, when will I touch them,

(G I Dm AmII GII)
koriyâ mojibo rase anibâr
Your lotusfeet till the end of time

(8)

(G F Dm C Am)
kabe ha'be bolo se-dina âmâr
When will that day be mine?

(GI FIDm GII C)
kabe ha'be bolo se-dina âmâr
When will that day be mine?  

(Dm AmIIDm C)
kabe jîbe doyâ, hoibe udoya,
When for all souls, appears compassion,

(GI Dm AmII GII)
nija-sukha bhuli' sudina-hridoya
with a heart free of selfpity?

(Dm AmIIDm C)
bhakativinoda, koriyâ-vinoya,
Bhaktivinod prays, I'll make a beginning,

(GI Dm AmII GII)
s'rî-âjnâ-thahala koribe pracâr
with the preaching of Your sublime mission.
_

(G F Dm C Am)
kabe ha'be bolo se-dina âmâr
When will that day be mine?

(GI FI Dm GII C)
kabe ha'be bolo se-dina âmâr
When will that day be mine?  

 

 
Exit:
(G F Dm C Am Dm Am Dm C G Dm Am G C)



 




S'rî Râdhikâshtakam

by Krishnadâsa Kavirâja

(from Govinda Lilâmrita

 

Intro:
(C Dm C  F C Dm C
C F Dm C G Dm F C)

(1)

(C Dm C I F C I Dm C)
kumkumâkta-kâncanâbja-garva-hâri-gaurabhâ
Golden colored with kumkuma of a lotus she steals the pride,

(F I Dm C G I Dm G II C)
pîtanâñcitâbja-gandha-kîrti nindi-saurabhâ
Her fragrance mocks the aroma of a that flower speckled with saffron.

(C G I F II G III F II G I C)
ballaves'a-sûnu-sarva-vâñchitârtha-sâdhikâ
Capable she fullfills all desires of the son of the cowherd-king.

(Dm I F I Dm G II G I F II G 7 C)
mahyam âtma-pâda-padma-dâsya-dâstu râdhikâ       R
May Sri Râdhâ bestow upon me the service of her lotus feet.


(C G F C F G C
Dm F Dm G F G7)

*

(2)

(C Dm C I F C I Dm C)
kauranvinda-kânti-nindi-citra-paththa-s'âthikâ
The color of her silken Sari, embarrasses the color of coral,

(F I Dm C G I Dm G II C)
krishna-matta-bhringa-keli-phulla-pushpa-vâtikâ
she is a flowergarden where a mad bee plays that is called Krishna.

(C G I F II G III F II G I C)
krishna-nitya-sangamârtha-padma-bandhu-râdhikâ
For the constant association of Krishna is Râdhâ bound in worship.

(Dm I F I Dm G II G I F II G 7 C)
mahyam âtma-pâda-padma-dâsya-dâstu râdhikâ       R
May Sri Râdhâ bestow upon me the service of her lotus feet

(3)

(C Dm C I F C I Dm C)
saukumârya-srishtha-palla-vâli-kîrti-nigrahâ
Her tenderness defeats, that of newly grown green leaves,

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

(C G I F II G III F II G I C)
svâbhimars'a-ballavîs'a-kâma-tâpa-bâdhikâ
Her touch cools the loving desire of the master of the gopis,

(Dm I F I Dm G II G I F II G 7 C)
mahyam âtma-pâda-padma-dâsya-dâstu râdhikâ       R
May Sri Râdhâ bestow upon me the service of her lotus feet


(G Am Bdim C Dm Em F G
Em F G Am Bdim Am G C)

*

(4)

(C Dm C I F C I Dm C)
vis'va-vandya-yauvatâbhivanditâpi yâ ramâ
Although Laksmi is worshiped, by all girls of glory in the world,

(F I Dm C G I Dm G II C)
rûpa-navya-yauvanâdi-sampadâ na yat-samâ
is she nothing compared to Râdhâ, in beauty, youth and nature,

(C G I F II G III F II G I C)
s'îla-hârdya-lîlayâ ca sâ yato 'sti nâdhikâ
Nobody in heaven or on earth, exceeds her in qualities and in the game.

(Dm I F I Dm G II G I F II G 7 C)
mahyam âtma-pâda-padma-dâsya-dâstu râdhikâ       R
May Sri Râdhâ bestow upon me the service of her lotus feet.

  (5)

(C Dm C I F C I Dm C)
râsa-lâsya-gîta-narma-sat-kalâdi-panditâ
She is very skilled, in dancing, singing and all that,

(F I Dm C G I Dm G II C)
prema-ramya-rûpa-ves'a-sad-gunâli-nanditâ
a loving nature, the greatest beauty, of all quality and clad perfect,

(C G I F II G III F II G I C)
vis'va-navya-gopa-yoshid-âlito 'pi yâdhikâ
of even the widely praised damsels of Vraja, she's is the very best!

(Dm I F I Dm G II G I F II G 7 C)
mahyam âtma-pâda-padma-dâsya-dâstu râdhikâ       R
May Sri Râdhâ bestow upon me the service of her lotus feet.


(G Am Bdim C Dm Em F G
Em F G Am Bdim Am G C)

*

(6)

 (C Dm C I F C I Dm C)
nitya-navya-rûpa-keli-krishna-bhâva-sampadâ
With her always blossoming beauty, her deeds and feelings for Krishna,

(F I Dm C G I Dm G II C)
krishna-râga-bandha-gopa-yauvateshu-kampadâ
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)
krishna-rûpa-ves'a-keli-lagna-sat-samâdhikâ
Krishna's form, clothes, ornaments and play, she always meditates.

(Dm I F I Dm G II G I F II G 7 C)
mahyam âtma-pâda-padma-dâsya-dâstu râdhikâ       R
May Sri Râdhâ bestow upon me the service of her lotus feet.

(7)

(C Dm C I F C I Dm C)
sveda-kampa-kantakâs'ru-gadgadâdi-sañcitâ
By the signs of ecstacy of sweating, trembling and hairs on end,

(F I Dm C G I Dm G II C)
marsha-harsha-vâmatâdi-bhâva-bhûshanâncitâ
tears, choked up, anger, joy, contrariness, is she differently adorned.

(C G I F II G III F II G I C)
krishna-netra-toshi-ratna-mandanâli-dâdhikâ
She dresses up with beautiful things to delight the eyes of her Krishna,

(Dm I F I Dm G II G I F II G 7 C)
mahyam âtma-pâda-padma-dâsya-dâstu râdhikâ       R
May Sri Râdhâ bestow upon me the service of her lotus feet


(C G F C F G C
Dm F Dm G F G7)

*

(8)

 (C Dm C I F C I Dm C)
yâ kshanârdha-krishna-viprayoga-santatoditâ
Separated from her Krishna, but for a single moment,

(F I Dm C G I Dm G II C)
neka-dainya-câpalâdi-bhâva-vrinda-moditâ
She suffers badly, is all restless, with many other symptoms too.

(C G I F II G III F II G I C)
yatna-labdha-krishna-sanga-nirgatâkhilâdhikâ
Regaining Krishna's association, her anguish quickly flies away,

(Dm I F I Dm G II G I F II G 7 C)
mahyam âtma-pâda-padma-dâsya-dâstu râdhikâ       R
May Sri Râdhâ bestow upon me the service of her lotus feet

 (9)

(C Dm C I F C I Dm C)
ashthakena yas tv anena nanti krishna-vallabhâm
Even Parvati and others like her, cannot get to see Krishna's dearest,

(F I Dm C G I Dm G II C)
dars'ane 'pi s'ailajâdi-yoshidâli-durlabhâm
But he who honors her with these eight verses

(C G I F II G III F II G I C)
krishna-sanga-nanditâtma-dâsya-sîdhu-bhâjanam
will by her, delighted with Krishna, fast be granted the nectar of her service,

(Dm I F I Dm G II G I F II G 7 C)
tam karoti nanditâli-sancayâs'u sâ janam       R
and enter the assembly of her equally delighted friends.


Intro:
(C Dm C  F C Dm C
C F Dm C G Dm F C)





Râdhâ-Krishna Bol

by Bhaktivinoda Thhâkur

from Gîtâvalî
S'rî Nagar Kîrtan: S'rî Nâma - 4
(Congregational chanting in public places)

 

  Intro:
(D G A Dm A Bm Em C#dim D A Bm A D Bm A)

(1)

(D Em AII D AI EmI A)
râdhâ-krishna 'bol bol bolo re sobâi    R
"Radha-Krishna!" chant, chant Everyone chant!

(D AII G Em)
(ei) s'ikhâ diyâ, sab nadîyâ,
When they came dancing, through Nadia,

(AII Em AI A)
phirche nece' gaura-nitâi    R
it was taught by Caitanya and Nitai:

(D Em A Bm GIII A Bm)  
haribol, bolo bolo bolo re sobâi. 
   R
Of the Lord: chant, chant everyone chant!

 (2)

(D Em AII D AI EmI A)
râdhâ-krishna 'bol bol bolo re sobâi     R
"Radha-Krishna!" chant, chant Everyone chant!

(D AII G Em)
(miche) mâyâr bos'e, jâccho bhese',
caught in a whirlpool of senseless action,

(AII Em AI A)
khâccho hâbudubu, bhâi.    R
one's sinking lower and lower.

(D Em A Bm GIII A Bm)  
haribol, bolo bolo bolo re sobâi. 
   R
Of the Lord: chant, chant everyone chant!


(D G A D A Em A D A G Em A
D Em A Bm G A Bm G A D)

*

(3)

(D Em AII D AI EmI A)
râdhâ-krishna 'bol bol bolo re sobâi     R
"Radha-Krishna!" chant, chant Everyone chant!

(D AII G Em)
(jîv) krishna-dâs, e vis'vâs,
of krishna the eternal servant,

(AII Em AI A)
korle to' âr duhkha nâi.    R
know thus the spirit soul to be.

(D Em A Bm GIII A Bm)  
haribol, bolo bolo bolo re sobâi. 
   R
Of the Lord: chant, chant everyone chant!

(4)

(D Em AII D AI EmI A)
râdhâ-krishna 'bol bol bolo re sobâi     R
"Radha-Krishna!" chant, chant Everyone chant!

(D AII G Em)
(krishna) bolbe jabe, pulak ha'be,
Chanting krishna fills your eyes with tears,

(AII Em AI A)
jhorbe ânkhi, boli tâi.    R
your body will shiver in ecstasy.

(D Em A Bm GIII A Bm)  
haribol, bolo bolo bolo re sobâi. 
    R
Of the Lord: chant, chant everyone chant!


(D Em A D A Em A D A G Em A Em
A D Em A Bm G D A Bm A D)

*

(5)

(D Em AII D AI EmI A)
râdhâ-krishna 'bol bol bolo re sobâi  R
"Radha-Krishna!" chant, chant Everyone chant!

(D AII G Em)
(râdhâ) krishna'bolo, sange calo,
chant"Radha-krishna" and join in.

(AII Em AI A)
ei-mâtra bhikshâ câi.    R
is the only alm we beg of you.

(D Em A Bm GIII A Bm)  
haribol, bolo bolo bolo re sobâi. 
   R
Of the Lord: chant, chant everyone chant!  

(6)

(D Em AII D AI EmI A)
râdhâ-krishna 'bol bol bolo re sobâi   R
"Radha-Krishna!" chant, chant Everyone chant!

(D AII G Em)
(jay) sakal vipod bhaktivinod,
All dangers gone says Bhaktivinod,

(AII Em AI A)
bole, jakhon o-nâm gâi.    R
when the singing of the name is done.

(D Em A Bm GIII A Bm)  
haribol, bolo bolo bolo re sobâi. 
   R
Of the Lord: chant, chant everyone chant!  


Exit:
(D G A Dm A Bm Em C#dim D A Bm A D Bm A D)



 

 Mânasa Deho Geho

by Bhaktivinoda Thhâkur

from S'arangati: Âtma-nivedana - 3

 

Intro :
(Bb Ab Bb Bbma7 Cm Bb Dm Cm Fadd9 Ebma7/9 F7 Bb)

(1)

(Bb Ab Bb Dm Cm Bb)
mânasa deho, geho, jo kichu mor
Mind, body, and family, whatever may be mine,

(D m Eb F Ebma7 F F7 Bb)
arpilun tuwâ pade, nanda-kis'or!    R
I have surrendered atYour lotus feet, O youthful son of Nanda!

(2)

(F Bb Eb Dm Cm Bb)
sampade vipade, jîvane-marane  R
In good fortune or in bad, in life or at death,

(Bb Ab Bb Cm F Bb)
dây mama gelâ, tuwâ o-pada varane   R
all my troubles are away having chosen Your feet as my only shelter.



(F Bb Eb Gm Cm Bb Cm F Cm Bm)

*

(3)

(Bb Ab Bb Dm Cm Bb)
mârobi râkhobi - jo icchâ tohâra
Slay me or protect me as You wish,

(D m Eb F Ebma7 F F7 Bb)
nitya-dâsa prati tuwâ adhikâra   R
for You are the master of Your eternal servant.

(4)

(F Bb Eb Dm Cm Bb)
janmâobi moe icchâ jadi tor    R
If it is Your will that I be born again,

(Bb Ab Bb Cm F Bb)
bhakta-grihe jani janma hau mor    R
then may it be in the home of Your devotee.



(Bb Ab Bb Cm Eb Bb Cm F Bb)

*

(5)

(Bb Ab Bb Dm Cm Bb)
kîtha janma hau jathâ tuwâ dâs
May I be born again even as a worm, so long as I may remain Your devotee.

(D m Eb F Ebma7 F F7 Bb)
bahir-mukha brahmâ-janme nâhi âs'    R
I have no desire to be born as a Brahmâ averse to You.

(6)

(Bb Ab Bb Cm F Bb)
bhukti-mukti-sprihâ vihîna je bhakta    R
I yearn for the company of that devotee who is completely devoid

(Bb Ab Bb Cm F Bb)
labhaite tânko sanga anurakta    R
of all desire for worldly enjoyment or liberation.



(F Bb Eb Gm Cm Bb Cm F Cm Bm)

*

(7)

(Bb Ab Bb Dm Cm Bb)
janaka, jananî, dayita, tanay
Father, mother, lover, son, Lord,

(D m Eb F Ebma7 F F7 Bb)
prabhu, guru, pati - tuhû sarva-moy    R
Lord, preceptor, and husband;; You are everything to me.

(8)

(Bb Ab Bb Cm F Bb)
bhakativinoda kohe, suno kâna!    R
Thakura Bhaktivinoda says, "O Kana, please hear me!

(Bb Ab Bb Cm F Bb)
râdhâ-nâtha! tuhun hâmâra parâna    R
O Lord of Râdhâ, You are my life and soul!"

Exit :
(Bb Ab Bb Bbma7 Cm Bb Dm Cm Fadd9 Ebma7/9 F7 Bb)  



Kiba Jaya Jaya Gaurâcânder
(Gaura Ârati)

by S'rîla Bhaktivinoda Thhâkur

The ceremony of worshiping Lord Gauranga

(from Gîtâvalî: Ârati Kîrtan 2)

 

 Intro:
(Eb Ab Bb Cm Eb Cm Ab Cm Fm Bb Cm)

 

(1)

(C7 Ab Bb Cm Eb Cm Bb Ab)
(kiba) jaya jaya gorâcânder âratiko s'obhâ
All glories to Lord Gaura's beautiful ârati,

(Eb Fm Bb Cm)
jâhnavî-tatha-vane jaga-mano-lobhâ      R
at the banks of the Jâhnavi [Ganges] it attracts the minds everywhere.

 

Refrain 1):

(Fm Bb Cm) (2: Fm Ab Cm)
gauranger âratiko s'obhâ       R
Lord Gaura's beautiful ârati,

(Eb Fm Bb Cm) (2: Fm Eb Bb Cm)
gauranger âratiko s'obhâ, jaga-jana-mano-lobhâ     R
Lord Gaura's beautiful ârati, attracts the minds of the universe,

(Eb Fm Eb Bb Cm) (2: Cm Fm Eb Bb Cm)
nitaigaura haribol, haribol, haribol, haribol      R
sing of Nitai and Gauranga, sing the Lord His name.

 

(2)

(C7 Ab Bb Cm Eb Cm Bb Ab)
dakshine nitâi-când, vâme, gadâdhara
At Nitai's right side stands Gadâdhara,

(Eb Fm Bb Cm)
nikathe adwaita, s'rînivâsa chatra-dhara      R
left Advaita and Srinivâsa holds the umbrella.

(3)

(C7 Ab Bb Cm Eb Cm Bb Ab)
bosiyâche gorâcând ratna-simhâsane
|Caitanya is seated on a jeweled throne,

(Eb Fm Bb Cm)
ârati korena brahmâ-âdi deva-gane      R
and ârati is performed by the godly led by Brahmâ.

(4)

(C7 Ab Bb Cm Eb Cm Bb Ab)
narahari-âdi kori' câmara dhulâya
Narahari and others fan him with câmara's,

(Eb Fm Bb Cm)
sañjaya-mukunda-vâsu-ghos-âdi gâya      R
with Sanjaya, Mukunda and Vâsu singing sweet kîrtana.

(5)

(C7 Ab Bb Cm Eb Cm Bb Ab)
s'ankha bâje ghanthâ bâje bâje karatâla
Conchshells resound, bells are ringing, karatâla's are heard,

(Eb Fm Bb Cm)
madhura mridanga bâje parama rasâla      R
sweet plays the mrdanga, how supreme the mood.

 

Refrain 2)

(Fm Bb Cm) (2: Fm Ab Cm)
s'ankha bâje ghanthâ bâje     R
Conchshells resound, bells are ringing,

(Eb Fm Bb Cm) (2: Fm Eb Bb Cm)
s'ankha bâje ghanthâ bâje, madhur madhur madhur bâje     R
Conchshells resound, bells are ringing, sweetly o so sweet it sings,

(Eb Fm Eb Bb Cm) (2: Cm Fm Eb Bb Cm)
nitaigaura haribol, haribol, haribol, haribol      R
sing of Nitai and Gauranga, sing the Lord His name.

(6)

(C7 Ab Bb Cm Eb Cm Bb Ab)
bahu-koti candra jini vadana ujjvala
The briliance of His face outshines millions of moons,

(Eb Fm Bb Cm)
gala-des'e vana-mâlâ kore jhalamala     R
and the garland around his neck radiates.

(7)

(C7 Ab Bb Cm Eb Cm Bb Ab)
s'iva-s'uka-nârada preme gada-gada
S'iva, S'uka and Nârada choked up in ecstatic love,

(Eb Fm Bb Cm)
bhakativinoda dekhe gorâra sampada     R
thus envisions Bhaktivinod the glory of Gaura.

 

Refrain l)

(Fm Bb Cm) (2: Fm Ab Cm)
gauranger âratiko s'obhâ       R
Lord Gaura's beautiful ârati,

(Eb Fm Bb Cm) (2: Fm Eb Bb Cm)
gauranger âratiko s'obhâ, jaga-jana-mano-lobhâ     R
Lord Gaura's beautiful ârati, attracts the minds of the universe,

(Eb Fm Eb Bb Cm) (2: Cm Fm Eb Bb Cm)
nitaigaura haribol, haribol, haribol, haribol      R
sing of Nitai and Gauranga, sing the Lord His name.

 Exit:
(Eb Ab Bb Cm Eb Cm Ab Cm Fm Bb Cm)

 


Sapârshada-bhagavad-viraha-janita-vilâpa
(Je ânilo)

by: Narottama Dâsa Thhâkur

Lamentation Due to Separation from the Lord and His Associates

(from Prarthâna)

 

Intro:

(Dm Am C Dm Gm dm C Edim Gm  C Dm Gm Dm Gm6 C F)

(1)

(Dm Am C Dm Gm DmI CII C)
je ânilo prema-dhana korunâ pracur    R
Who brought the gift of love, was full compassion?

(C7 Gm C DmI Gm DmI Gm7 C F Dm7)
heno prabhu kothâ gelâ âcârya-thhâkur     R
Where has a master like S'rînîvâsa Âcârya gone ?  

 (2)

(Dm Am C Dm Gm DmI CII C)
kâhâ mora swarûp rûpa kâhâ sanâtan    R
 Where are Svarûpa Dâmodara, Rupa Gosvâmî and Sanâtana?

(C7 Gm C DmI Gm DmI Gm7 C F Dm7)
kâhâ dâsa raghunâtha patita-pâvan     R
Where is Raghunâtha Dâsa, the savior of the fallen?  



(Dm Edim C F Bb Gm C Gm Edim Dm C F Bb C F)

*

 (3)

(Dm Am C Dm Gm DmI CII C)
kâhâ mora bhaththa-juga kâhâ kavirâj    R
Where are Raghunâtha Bhaththa Gopâla Bhaththa, and Krishnadâsa Kavirâja?

(C7 Gm C DmI Gm DmI Gm7 C F Dm7)
eka-kâle kothâ gelâ gorâ nata-râj     R
Where did Lord Gaurânga, the great dancer, suddenly go?



(Dm Edim C F Bb Gm C Gm Edim Dm C F Bb C F)

*

(4)

(Dm Am C Dm Gm DmI CII C)
pâshâne kuthibo mâthâ anale pas'ibo    R
I'll bang my head against the rock and enter the fire,

(C7 Gm C DmI Gm DmI Gm7 C F Dm7)
gaurânga gunera nidhi kothâ gele pâbo     R
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    R
Unable to obtain the association of Lord Gaurânga

(C7 Gm C DmI Gm DmI Gm7 C F Dm7)
se-sanga nâ pâiyâ kânde narottama dâs     R
and the companions to His pastimes, Narottama Dâsa simply weeps.

Exit:
(Dm Am C Dm Gm Dm C Edim Gm  C Dm Gm Dm Gm6 C F)


 


 S'rî Vaishnava Pranâma

(traditional mantra)

(Vaishnava greeting)

 

Intro:
(F C Dm C F Am Dm C)

(F C Dm C)
Vâñchâ-kalpatarubhyas' ca kripâ-sindhubhya eva ca 
Unto the desire trees, the certain oceans of mercy,

(F Am Dm C)
patitânâm pâvanebhyo vaishnavebhyo namo namah      R
 the purifiers of the fallen souls; unto the Vaishnava's,
My respects again and again

 
(Gm Dm C Bb)
Vâñchâ-kalpatarubhyas ca kripâ-sindhubhya eva ca
Unto the desire trees, the certain oceans of mercy,

(Dm C Bb C Dm)
patitânâm pâvanebhyo vaisnavebhyo namo namah      R
 the purifiers of the fallen souls; unto the Vaishnava's,
My respects again and again

 From the beginning: tempo 2, then slow in chorus:

(Gm Dm C Bb)
Vâñchâ-kalpatarubhyas ca kripâ-sindhubhya eva ca
Unto the desire trees, the certain oceans of mercy,

(Dm C Bb C Dm)
patitânâm pâvanebhyo vaisnavebhyo namo namah
 the purifiers of the fallen souls; unto the Vaishnava's,
My respects again and again

Exit:
(F C Dm C F Am Dm C)
 




Sâvarana S'rî Gaura Mahimâ

Narottama Dâsa Thhakur

The Glories of S'rî Gauranga
(from Prârthanâ)

 

Intro:
(Ebm B C#m E G#m Bbdim B
C#m F# B G#m E C#m F# Ebm B C#m F# F# 7 Ebm F#
B Bbdim F# F# 7 B C# F#)

 1

(Ebm B C#m E G#m, Bbdim Ebm B C#m F# B)
gaurângera duti pada, jâr dhana sampada,     R
Who accepted the feet of Lord Gaura can understand

(G#m E C#m)
se jâne bhakati-rasa-sâr
the true essence of devotional service.

(F# Ebm B C#m F# E, Ebm C#m B Bbdim F# Bbdim)
gaurânger madhura-lîlâ, jâr karne praves'ilâ,     R
If one wants to cleanse his heart, he must take

(B C#m F#)
hridoya nirma/la bhelo -târ
to the movement of Lord Caitanya

(B C#m F# C G#m Ema7 F# F#7 Ema7 F# B)

*

2

(Ebm B C#m E G#m, Bbdim Ebm B C#m F# B)
je gaurân-gera nâma loy, târa hoy premodoy,    R
From His pastimes one will realize.

(G#m E C#m)
târe mui jâi bolihâri
Bravo to Him, that is very excellent!

(F# Ebm B C#m F# E, Ebm C#m B Bbdim F# Bbdim)
gaurânga-gunete jhure, nitya-lîlâ târe sphure,    R
Appreciating the pastimes feeling ecstasy, crying,

(B C#m F#)
se jana bhaka/ti adhi-kârî
will bring understanding the pastimes of Radha-Krsna



(F# Ebm E F# E F# Absus4 G# m C#m Eb)

3

(Ebm B C#m E G#m, Bbdim Ebm B C#m F# B)
gaurângera sangi-gane, nitya-siddha kori' mâne,    R
From Caitanya always together always free,

(G#m E C#m)
se jây bra-jendra-suta-pâs'
one instantly reaches the abode of Lord Krsna.

(F# Ebm B C#m F# E, Ebm C#m B Bbdim F# Bbdim)
s'rî-gauda-mandala-bhûmi, jebâ jâne cintâmani,    R
To know that this land of Navadvipa

(B C#m F#)
târa hoy braja-/bhûme-e bâs
is as Vrndavana, means one has reached there.  

(B C#m F# C G#m Ema7 F# F#7 Ema7 F# B)

4

(Ebm B C#m E G#m, Bbdim Ebm B C#m F# B)
gaura-prema-rasârnave, s'e tarange jebâ dube,    R
Diving deep in his ocean of bliss one becomes

(G#m E C#m)
se râdhâ--mâdhava-antaranga
one of the trustees of Radha and Krsna.

(F# Ebm B C#m F# E, Ebm C#m B Bbdim F# Bbdim)
grihe bâ vanete thâke, 'hâ gaurânga' bo'le dâke,    R
Whether householder or in the forest, if one only chants His name,

(B C#m F#)
narottama mâge /târa san-ga
Narottama prefers to be in the company of those.



Exit:
(Ebm B C#m E G#m Bbdim B
C#m F# B G#m E C#m F# Ebm B C#m F# F# 7 Ebm F#
B Bbdim F# F# 7 B C# F#)



 

Album IV


S'rîta Kamala

by S'rî Jayadeva Gosvâmî  

 

Intro:
(D Em F#m G A Bm A G  F#m Em G F#m D A D)

(1)

(A Bm AI Em D A Bm / Em D AI Bm A Em D)
s'rita-kamalâkuca-mandala (he)        R
His feet marked with a lotus.

(F#m G BmIII AIII/ BmIII AIII D)
dhrita-kundala (e)        R
see His earrings!

(F#m G AIII BmIII G Em AII D / F#m G AIII BmIIIAIII G AIII D)
dhrita-kundala kalita-lalita-vanamâlâ
       R
See His earrings and His garland of forest flowers !

(A Bm D Em G AIII / DIIIBmIII G AIII D AI D)
jayajaya deva hare, jayajaya deva hare,
Glories, Glories, to Lord Hari.


(Bm G A Bm G A Em D A G A D Bm A D)

 *

(2)

(A Bm AI Em D A Bm / Em D AI Bm A Em D)
dina-mani-mandala-mandana (he)        R
His face shines like the disc of the sun.

(F#m G BmIII AIII/ BmIII AIII D)
bhava-khandana (e)        R
His love drives away.

(F#m G AIII BmIII G Em AII D / F#m G AIII BmIIIAIII G AIII D)
bhava-khandana muni-jana-mânasa-hamsa
       R
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, 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-gañjana (he)        R
Kâliya the serpent He destroyed.

(F#m G BmIII AIII/ BmIII AIII D)
jana-rañjana (e)        R
The beloved of all.

(F#m G AIII BmIII G Em AII D / F#m G AIII BmIIIAIII G AIII D)
jana-rañjana yadu-kula-nalina-dines'a
       R
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, jayajaya deva hare,
Glories, Glories, to Lord Hari.



(D C# dim  D G A D Em A F#m Bm Em Bm
A Em F#m7 A Em F#m7 A D Bm A G A D)

*  

(4)

(A Bm AI Em D A Bm / Em D AI Bm A Em D)
madhu-mura-naraka-vinâs'ana (he)        R
Madhu, Mura, Naraka He defeated.

(F#m G BmIII AIII/ BmIII AIII D)
garudâsana (e)        R
On the back of Garuda!

(F#m G AIII BmIII G Em AII D / F#m G AIII BmIIIAIII G AIII D)
garudâsana sura-kula-keli-nidâna
       R
From Garuda, He brings all the virtuous the joy.

(A Bm D Em G AIII / DIIIBmIII G AIII D AI D)
jayajaya deva hare, 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)        R
Clear as lotus petals are His eyes.

(F#m G BmIII AIII/ BmIII AIII D)
bhava-mocana (e)        R
His love liberates!

(F#m G AIII BmIII G Em AII D / F#m G AIII BmIIIAIII G AIII D)
bhava-mocana tribhuvana-bhuvana-nidhâna
       R
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, jayajaya deva hare,
Glories, Glories, to Lord Hari.

 

(D Em D F#m Em D A D Bm A)
 *  

(6)

(A Bm AI Em D A Bm / Em D AI Bm A Em D)
janaka-a-sutâ-krita-bhûshana (he)        R
Of Janaka's sons He is the gem.

(F#m G BmIII AIII/ BmIII AIII D)
jita-dûshana (e)        R
Defeating all sin!

(F#m G AIII BmIII G Em AII D / F#m G AIII BmIIIAIII G AIII D)
jita-dûshana samara-s'amita-das'akantha
       R
Defeating all sin He fought, finished ten-head Râvana.

(A Bm D Em G AIII / DIIIBmIII G AIII D AI D)
jayajaya deva hare, 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)        R
Like a monsoon cloud the color of His skin.

(F#m G BmIII AIII/ BmIII AIII D)
dhrita-mandara (e)        R
How He lifted the hill!

(F#m G AIII BmIII G Em AII D / F#m G AIII BmIIIAIII G AIII D)
dhrta-mandara s'rî-mukhacandra-cakora
       R
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, jayajaya deva hare,
Glories, Glories, to Lord Hari.



(D C# dim  D G A D Em A F#m Bm Em Bm
A Em F#m7 A Em F#m7 A D Bm A G A D)
 *  

(8)

(A Bm AI Em D A Bm / Em D AI Bm A Em D)
tava-caranam pranata vayam (he)        R
At Your Lotus feet I throw myself down.

(F#m G BmIII AIII/ BmIII AIII D)
iti bhâvaya (e)        R
Have mercy on me.

(F#m G AIII BmIII G Em AII D / F#m G AIII BmIII AIII G AIII D)
iti bhâvaya kuru kus'alam pranateshu
       R
Have mercy on me, blessing of the Kuru dynasty.

(A Bm D Em G AIII / DIIIBmIII G AIII D AI D)
jayajaya deva hare, 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)        R
Jayadeva wrote this for You.

(F#m G BmIII AIII/ BmIII AIII D)
kurute mudam (e)        R
Devoted to You.

(F#m G AIII BmIIIG Em AII D / F#m G AIII BmIII AIII G AIII D)
kurute mudam mangalam ujjvala-gîtam
       R
Devoted to You, favoring You with this shining song.

(A Bm D Em G AIII / DIIIBmIII G AIII D AI D)
jayajaya deva hare, jayajaya deva hare,
Glories, Glories, to Lord Hari.

Exit:
(D Em F#m G A Bm A G  F#m Em G F#m D A D)


 


 

Ishtha-deve Vijñapti

by Narottama Dâsa Thhâkur

Prayer to One's Beloved Lord
(from Prârthanâ)

 

Intro:
  (G Em D C D, G Am Bm C D)

 (G Em D C D, G Am Bm C D)
hari hari! bifale janama gonâinu       R
O Lord Hari I have spent my life uselessly

1

(D Am Em D)
manushya-janama pâiyâ, râdhâ-krishna nâ bhajiyâ
My human birth was useless, n0t worshiping Radha and Krsna

(Em D C Bm Em (F#m), C D Em Bm Am Em (F#m))
jâniyâ s'uniyâ bisha khâinu       R
knowingly I have drunk the poison

 

(G D Em C D Em Am Bm C D
Bm Am G F#dim Am Bm C D)

2

(D Am Em D)
golokera prema-dhana, hari-nâma-sankîrtana,
Goloka 's love-treasure: the lord His name, singing it all together,

(Em D C Bm Em, C D Em Bm Am Em (Dm))
rati nâ janmilo kene tây       R
Why had it no appeal before to me ?

(D Am Em D)
samsâra-bishânale, dibâ-nis'i hiyâ jwale,
The worldly day and night, my heart burns of that poison

(Em D C Bm Em, C D Em Bm Am Em (Dm))
jurâite nâ koinu upây       R
and I cared not for the way to put it to an end.

(F#dim G Am G C D Em G C Am D Bm G)

3

(D Am Em D)
brajendra-nandana jei, s'acî-suta hoilo sei,
Krishna son of the Vraja King, became the son of Saci

(Em D C Bm Em, C D Em Bm Am Em (Dm))
balarâma hoilo nitâi       R
and Balarâma turned into Nityânanda.

(D Am Em D)
dîna-hîna jata chilo, hari-nâme uddhârilo,
All souls low and wretched, were delivered by the name,

(Em D C Bm Em, C D Em Bm Am Em (Dm))
târa s'âkshî jagâi mâdhâi       R
thus one sees with Jagai and Madhai.

 

(G D Em C D Em Am Bm C D
Bm Am G F#dim Am Bm C D)

4

(D Am Em D)
hâ hâ prabhu nanda-suta, vrishabhânu-sutâ-juta,
O master Son of Nanda, with Vrsabhânu's daughter,

(Em D C Bm Em, C D Em Bm Am Em (Dm))
korunâ karoho ei-bâro       R
please be friends with me now .

(D Am Em D)
narottama-dâsa koy, nâ thheliho rângâ pây,
Narottama says 'keep me at Your reddish lotus feet',

(Em D C Bm Em, C D Em Bm Am Em (Dm))
tomâ bine ke âche âmâra       R
for who is my beloved, except for You?

 reprisal:

(G Em D C D, G Am Bm C D (G))
hari hari! bifale janama gonâinu       R
O Lord Hari I have spent my life uselessly.

 


 

S'rî S'rî Shadgosvâmy-ashthaka

by: Srînivâsa Âcârya

the eight verses for the six Gosvâmi's

 

 Intro:
(G, Am, Bm, C , D, Em, C, Bm, Am, Em)
 

(1)

(G, Am, Bm, C , D, Em, C, Bm, Am, Em)
krishnotkîrtana-gâna-nartana-parau premâmritâmbho-nidhî       R
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       R
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-kripâ-bharau bhuvi bhuvo bhârâvahantârakau       R
by Caitanya blessed, all-pleasing, delivering all in the material universe.

(Em, D, C, Bm, Am7, G, Am7, D, Em)
vande rûpa-sanâtanau raghu-yugau s'rî-jîva-gopâlakau       R
my love S'rî 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       R
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       R
honored over all the three worlds they are worth taking shelter of,

(Em, C, G, Em, D, C, Bm, Am, Em)
râdhâ-krishna-padâravinda-bhajana-anandena mattâlikau       R
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       R
my love S'rî Rûpa, Sanâtan, Raghunath Bhatta, -Dasa, Jîva and Bhatta Gopal!

(G C Am D  C Bm Am G Em D Am G F#dim Em D G
C Am D C Bm Am G Em D Am G F#dim Em D G)

*

(3)

(G, Am, Bm, C , D, Em, C, Bm, Am, Em)
s'rî-gaurâng'-gunânuvar-nana-vidhau s'raddhâ-samriddhy-anvitau       R
rich in understanding Lord Caitanya and narrating His supreme qualities,

(Em, Am, D, C, G, Am, Bm, C, D, Em)
pâpottâpa-nikrintanau tanu-bhritâm govinda-gânâmritaih       R
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       R
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       R
my love S'rî Rûpa, Sanâtan, Raghunath Bhatta, -Dasa, Jîva and Bhatta Gopal!

 

(4)

  (G, Em, C, D, Em, Am, D, C, D7, D)
tyaktvâ tûrnam as'esha-mandal'-pati-s'renîm sadâ tuccha-vat       R
who kicked off all association of aristocracy as insignificant,

(Em, Bm, Am, G, Am, Em, Am, D, Em)
bhûtvâ dîna-ganes'akau karunayâ kaupîna-kanthâs'ritau       R
to deliver the poor souls, they accepted loincloths, as mendicants,

(Em, C, G, Em, D, C, Bm, Am, Em)
gopi-bhâva-rasâmritâbdhi-laharî-kallola-magnau muhur       R
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       R
my love S'rî Rûpa, Sanâtan, Raghunath Bhatta, -Dasa, Jîva and Bhatta Gopal!

 

(Bm Cma7 D G Am7 C Em D Em Bm Em D G Am D
C D Em G Am7 Em D Em D C G Am G D G)
*

(5)

(G, Am, Bm, C , D, Em, C, Bm, Am, Em)
kûjat-kokila-hamsa-sârasa-ganâkîrne mayûrâkule       R
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-vithapa-s'rî-yukta-vrindâvane       R
under the roots they found all the precious jewels to Vrindâvana

(Em, C, G, Em, D, C, Bm, Am, Em)
râdhâ-krishnam ahar-nis'am prabhajatau jîvârthhadau yau mudâ       R
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       R
my love S'rî 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-kritau       R
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       R
spending their valuable lives in devotion they mastered eating and sleeping,

(Em, C, G, Em, D, C, Bm, Am, Em)
râdhâ-krishna-guna-smriter madhurima/anandena sammohitau       R
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       R
my love S'rî Rûpa, Sanâtan, Raghunath Bhatta, -Dasa, Jîva and Bhatta Gopal!

(G C Am D C Bm Am G Em D Am G F#dim Em D G
C Am D C Bm Am G Em D Am G F#dim Em D G)

*

(7)

(G, Am, Bm, C , D, Em, C, Bm, Am, Em)  
râdhâ-kunda-tathe kalinda-tanayâ-tîre ca vams'îvathe       R
on the banks of Râdhâ-kunda, the Yamuna or sometimes at Vams'ivata,

(Em, Am, D, C, G, Am, Bm, C, D, Em)
premonmâda-vas'âd as'esha-das'ayâ grastau pramattau sadâ       R
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 bhâvâbhibhutau mudâ       R
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       R
my love S'rî Rûpa, Sanâtan, Raghunath Bhatta, -Dasa, Jîva and Bhatta Gopal!

 

(8)

 (G, Em, C, D, Em, Am, D, C, D7, D)
he râdhe vraja-devîke ca lalite / he nanda-sûno kutah       R
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 kâlindî-vane kutah       R
are you on the hill of Govardhana, or under the trees at the Yamuna?"

(Em, C, G, Em, D, C, Bm, Am, Em)
ghoshantâv iti sarvato vraja-pure khedair mahâ-vihvalau       R
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       R
my love S'rî Rûpa, Sanâtan, Raghunath Bhatta, -Dasa, Jîva and Bhatta Gopal!

Exit:
(G, Am, Bm, C , D, Em, C, Bm, Am, Em)
 


Mahâmantra V

(traditional melody)

 

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

(E F#m A B 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       R

(F#m E F#m E F#m B 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       R

from the beginning tempo 2 and then together:

(E F#m A B 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       R

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

 


 

Srî Nâma (Gorâ Madhur)

by: S'rîla Bhaktivinoda Thhâkur

(from Gîtâvalî: S'rî Nagar-Kîrtan-2)

 

Intro:
(Db Cdim Ab Bbm, F# Fm Cdim Db)
1

(F# Cdim Db, F# Ab Db)
gây gorâ madhur sware (2 x)           R
Lord Gaura sings with a sweet voice,

(Db Fm Bbm Ebm F#Ab)
hare krishna hare krishna krishna krishna hare hare
(Db Ebm Ab Cdim Dm)
hare râma hare râma râma râma hare hare

(F#Ab Db)
gây gorâ madhur sware           R
Lord Gaura sings with a sweet voice,  

2

(Fm Cdim Ebm Db Fm Db)
grihe thâko, vane thâko, sadâ 'hari' bole' dâko,
whether householder or detached, always chant Hari,

(Db Ebm F# Ab Cdim Db)
sukhe duhkhe bhulo nâ'ko, vadane hari-nâm koro re
whether stressfull or distressed, set your lips to hari-nâm.

(F#Ab Db)
gây gorâ madhur sware          R
Lord Gaura sings with a sweet voice,

(F#Cdim Db, F#Ab Db)
Chorus: gây gorâ madhur sware (2x) 
Lord Gaura sings with a sweet voice,      

 
*
(Ab Fm Bbm Ebm Cdim Db
Fm Bbm Cdim Db F#
Ebm Cdim Bbm
Ebm Dbm Cdim Db Eb Cdim Db Ebm
F# Cdim Db Ebm Fm Bbm Cdim Db)


3

(Fm Cdim Ebm Db Fm Db)
mâyâ-jâle baddha ho'ye, âcho miche kâja lo'ye,
caught in a network of illusion, driven to toil so fruitlessly,

(Db Ebm F# Ab Cdim Db)
ekhona cetana pe'ye, 'râdhâ-mâdhav' nâm bolo re
fully conscious as a human, now chant of Râdhâ Mâdhava.

(F# Cdim Db, F#Ab Db)
gây gorâ madhur sware          R
Lord Gaura sings with a sweet voice,

(Db Fm Bbm Ebm F#Ab)
hare krishna hare krishna krishna krishna hare hare
(Db Ebm Ab Cdim Dm)
hare râma hare râma râma râma hare hare

(F# Ab Db)
gây gorâ madhur sware           R
Lord Gaura sings with a sweet voice,

(F# Cdim Db, F# Ab Db)
Chorus: gây gorâ madhur sware (2x) 
Lord Gaura sings with a sweet voice,          

*

(Ab Cdim Db F#, Ebm F# Ab Db
Ab Fm Ebm Db, Ab Fm Ebm Ab
F# Ab Bbm, Ebm Cdim Db
Fm Bbm Cdim Db, Ebm Fm F# Db)


 4

(Fm Cdim Ebm Db Fm Db)
jîvana hoilo s'esha, nâ bhajile hrishîkes'a
life can end each moment, and Hrîsikes'a you did not serve,

(Db Ebm F# Ab Cdim Db)
bhaktivinodopades'a, ekbar nâm-rase mâto re
take this advice of bhaktivinod: relish the nectar of the names!

(F# Cdim Db, F# Ab Db)
gây gorâ madhur sware          R
Lord Gaura sings with a sweet voice,

(Db Fm Bbm Ebm F# Ab)
hare krishna hare krishna krishna krishna hare hare
(Db Ebm Ab Cdim Dm)
hare râma hare râma râma râma hare hare

(F# Ab Db)
gây gorâ madhur sware          R
Lord Gaura sings with a sweet voice,

(F# Cdim Db, F# Ab Db)
Chorus: gây gorâ madhur sware (2x) 
Lord Gaura sings with a sweet voice,       


*
(Ab Fm Bbm Ebm Cdim Db
Fm Bbm Cdim Db F#
Ebm Cdim Bbm
Ebm Dbm Cdim Db Eb Cdim Db Ebm
F# Cdim Db Ebm Fm Bbm Cdim Db)



(F# Cdim Db, F# Ab Db)
Chorus: gây gorâ madhur sware (2x)
Lord Gaura sings with a sweet voice,  

 
Exit:
(Db Cdim Ab Bbm, F# Fm Cdim Db)



 

Gurudeva

by: S'rîla Bhaktivinode Thhâkur

(from S'aranâgati: Bhajana Lâlasâ-11)


Intro
(Bb Ab Bb Ab Bb)

1

(Bb Ab Gm)
gurudev! kripâ-bindu diyâ, koro' ei dâse,
Gurudeva, grant one drop of mercy; I am your servant

(Bb Cm)
trinâpekshâ ati hîna      R
lower than a blade of grass.

(Bb Eb Cm)
sakala sahane, bala diyâ koro',
Let me be as you are, give me strength,

(1: Ab Bb) (2: Bb Cm)
nija-mâne sprihâ-hîna     R
without desires or aspirations.

 

(Eb Bb Cm Bb Ab Gm Ab Gm Eb Cm Bb Gm)

*

2

(Bb Ab Gm)
gurudev! kripâ-bindu diyâ, koro' ei dâse,
Gurudeva, grant one drop of mercy; I am your servant

(Bb Cm)
trinâpekshâ ati hîna      R
lower than a blade of grass.

(Bb Ab)
sakale sammâna korite s'akati
O lord and master, give me the strenght

(Gm Cm Gm Cm)
deho' nâtha! jathâjatha     R
to honor all living beings

(Bb Eb Cm)
tabe to' gâibo, hari-nâma-sukhe
Then, by means of chanting, the holy name in great bliss,

(1: Ab Bb) (2: Bb Cm)
aparâdha ha'be hata     R
all my offenses will cease. 

 

(Ddim Eb Fm Cm Bb Ab F Bb
Eb Fm Gm Cm F Bb)

*

3

(Bb Ab Gm)
gurudev! kripâ-bindu diyâ, koro' ei dâse,
Gurudeva, grant one drop of mercy; I am your servant

(Bb Cm)
trinâpekshâ ati hîna     R
lower than a blade of grass.

(Bb Ab)
kabe heno kripâ, labhiyâ e jana,
The mercy of your love and wisdom

(Gm Cm Gm Cm)
kritârtha hoibe, nâtha!     R
when will it befall me, my Lord!

(Gm D# Cm)
s'akti-buddhi-hîna, âmi ati dîna,
for I lack in strenght, intelligence, make me your servant

(1: G# A#) (2: A# Cm)
koro' more âtma-sâtha     R
pull me close to You

 

(Eb Bb Cm Bb Ab Gm Ab Gm Eb Cm Bb Gm)

*

4

(Bb Ab Gm)
gurudev! kripâ-bindu diyâ, koro' ei dâse,
Gurudeva, grant one drop of mercy; I am your servant

(Bb Cm)
trinâpekshâ ati hîna     R
lower than a blade of grass.

(Bb Ab)
jogyatâ-vicâre, kichu nâhi pâi,
looking into me, no qualities are found.

(Gm Cm Gm Cm)
- tomâra karunâ - sâra     R
on Your mercy I depend.

(Gm D# Cm)
karunâ nâ hoile, kândiyâ kândiyâ,
withholding your mercy, I do weep, and weep

(1: G# A#) (2: A# Cm)     R
prâna nâ râkhibo âra
unable to maintain my life.

 Fin:

(A# G# Gm)
gurudev! kripâ-bindu diyâ, koro' ei dâse,
Gurudeva, grant one drop of mercy; I am your servant

(A# Bm) 
trinâpekshâ ati hîna
lower than a blade of grass.

 


 

S'uddha-bhakata

by: S'rîla Bhaktivinoda Thhâkur

(from S'aranâgati - 3:
Bhakti-Anukûla-Mâtra-Kâryera-Svîkara)

 


Intro:
(D Em F#dim G Am D Edim D)

1

(Em Am G Am)
s'uddha-bhakata-carana-renu,
The pure devotee's dust of his feet,

(1: Em C D / 2: Em C D G)
bhajana-anukûla    R
singing enthused in following,

(G Em C Am)
bhakata-sevâ, parama-siddhi,
and serving the servant of the highest,

(1: Bm C D Bm / B 2: Bm C D G)
prema-latikâra mûla    R
form the roots of the creepers of love.

2

(Em Am G Am)
mâdhava-tithi, bhakti-jananî,
The holy days of study and feasting,

(1: Em C D / 2: Em C D G)
jatane pâlana kori    R
breed the devotion of those who respect.

(G Em C Am)
krishna-vasati, vasati boli',
Krishna's places, places of worship

(1: Bm C D Bm / B 2: Bm C D G)
parama âdare bori    R
let them be my blessing.

(Em D C Bm Am Bm Em C D G)
*

3

(Em Am G Am)
gaur âmâra, ye-saba sthâne,
Lord Gaura's pasttimes where they took place

(1: Em C D / 2: Em C D G)
koralo bhramana range    R
let me always visit there.

(G Em C Am)
se-saba sthâna, heribo âmi,
O those places so very holy,

(1: Bm C D Bm / B 2: Bm C D G)
pranayi-bhakata-sange    R
where all devoted assemble for Him.

4

(Em Am G Am)
mridanga-vâdya, s'unite mana
Hearing the sound of the Mrdanga,

(1: Em C D / 2: Em C D G)
abasara sadâ jâce    R
then my heart always wants to join.

(G Em C Am)
gaura-bihita, kîrtana s'uni',
Lord Gaura's times sung in the songs,

(1: Bm C D Bm / B 2: Bm C D G)
ânande hridoyâ nâce    R
makes my heart dance in ecstasy.

 

(Gm D Edim C D Bm Am F#dim Em Am G C D Am F#dim G)
*

 5

(Em Am G Am)
jugala-mûrti, dekhiyâ mora,
As soon as I see Your divine murti's,

(1: Em C D / 2: Em C D G)
parama-ânanda hoya    R
the highest bliss comes over me,

(G Em C Am)
prasâda-sevâ korite hoya,
For taking the mercy of the Lordships,

(1: Bm C D Bm / B 2: Bm C D G)
sakala prapañca jaya    R
one then can conquer the elements.


6

(Em Am G Am)
ye-dina grihe, bhajana dekhi,
One day performing in devotion,

(1: Em C D / 2: Em C D G)
grihete goloka bhâya    R
my house turned into Vrndavana.

(G Em C Am)
carana-sîdhu, dekhiyâ gangâ,
The murti-nectar seen as the Ganges,

(1: Bm C D Bm / B 2: Bm C D G)
sukha(-a) nâ sîmâ pâya    R
my happiness knows no bounds anymore.

 

(Bm C D Em C Am G D C Bm G Am D G)

*

7

(Em Am G Am)
tulasî dekhi', judâya prâna,
Seeing Tulasi, my heart feels joy,

(1: Em C D / 2: Em C D G)
mâdhava-toshanî jâni'    R
and Madhava also satisfied.

(G Em C Am)
gaura-priya, s'âka-sevane,
Eating Lord Gaura's favorite prasadam,

(1: Bm C D Bm / B 2: Bm C D G)
jîvana sârthaka mâni    R
is to my soul an entire new life.

8

(Em Am G Am)
bhaktivinoda, krishna-bhajane,
Bhaktivinoda singing for Krishna

(1: Em C D / 2: Em C D G)
anukûla pâya jâhâ    R
concludes by saying: 'Whoever attains

(G Em C Am)
prati-divase, parama-sukhe,
the truly enthused to the divine bliss,

(1: Bm C D Bm / B 2: Bm C D G)
swîkâra koroye tâhâ    R
it will be found, wherever one is!

Exit:
(D Em F#dim G Am D Edim D G)


 


Prasâda Sevâya

by: S'rîla Bhaktivinode Thhâkur

Song for the Honoring of Spiritual Food

(from Gîtâvalî)

 



Intro:
(Em D - Em D C,Bm G Am
Em D7 G Am, Em D C
G Am D Bm, D7 D C Em)

1

(Em D C)
(bhai-re!) s'arîra abidyâ-jâl,
(O lord) This body all of ignorance.

(Bm G Am)
jodendriya tâhe kâl,    R
the senses lead to the unknown,

(Em D7 G Am)
jîve phele vishaya-sâgore
fallen into a sea of joy,

(Em D C)
tâ'ra madhye jihwâ ati,     R
voracious hardly to control,

(G Am D Bm)
lobamoy sudurmati,
the tongue so is of all senses,

(D7 D C Em)
tâ'ke jetâ kathhina samsâre    R
of everything that belongs to the earth!

 

2

(Em D C)
krishna baro doyâmoy,
Krishna you're so kind to us,

(Bm G Am)
koribâre jihwâ jay, (R)
You gave us all this nice prasad,

(Em D7 G Am)
swa-prasâd-anna dilo bhâi
just to control the tongue so seems,

(Em D C)
sei annâ-mrita pâo,     R
with this food taken now by us,

(G Am D)
râdhâ-krishna-guna gâo,
Râdha Krishna we do thank,

(D7 D C Em)
preme dâko caitanya-nitâi    R
in love we call for Gaura-Nitai!

(Em Am)
Jai nimai jai Nitai    R
praise Nimai, praise Nitai

(C G Am)
hare Krishna hare Krishna Krishna Krishna hare hare

(Em D C Em)
hare Râma hare Râma Râma Râma hare hare
    R

Exit:
(Em D Em D Em)

Krishna prasadam..ki.... jay!

 


 

Lâlasâmayi Prârthanâ

by: Narottama Dâsa Thhâkur

('my personal prayer')

(from Prârthanâ)

 

Intro:
(B C#m Ebm B G#m E Bbdim G#m F# B G#m E F# B)

 (1)

(B C#m Ebm B)
'gaurânga' bolite habe pulaka-s'arira
With chanting 'Gauranga', His name,
is the perfect shivering attained,

(G#m E Bbdim G#m F# B G#m E F# B)
'hari hari' bolite nayane ba'be nira     R
Chanting 'Hari, Lord Hari',
tears well in my eyes.

 (2) 

(F# G#m Bbdim B Ebm Db)
âra kabe nitâi-cânder korunâ hoibe
We all ask for the mercy of Nityananda,

(E F# G#m Bbdim F# B)
samsâra-bâsanâ mora kabe tuccha ha'be     R
wondering when our desires, will run futile,

(3)

(Ebm Cm B G#m Bbdim B C#m Ebm)
vishaya châriyâ kabe s'uddha ha'be mana
Fearless from the material detached, with the mind purified,

(E F# G#m Bbdim B Db E F#)
kabe hâma herabo s'rî-brindâbana     R
I will come to understand the love, of Vrindâvana

(C#m Ebm B G#m Bbdim B C#m
F# E F# G#m Bbdim B Db G#m F#)
*

 1 (repr.)

(B C#m Ebm B)
'gaurânga' bolite habe pulaka-s'arira
With chanting 'Gauranga', His name,
is the perfect shivering attained,

(G#m E Bbdim G#m F# B G#m E F# B)
'hari hari' bolite nayane ba'be nira     R
Chanting 'Hari, Lord Hari',
tears well in my eyes.

(4)

(F# G#m Bbdim B Ebm Db)
rûpa-raghunâtha-pade hoibe âkuti
Eagerly studying the gosvâmi's their books, with that help

(E F# G#m Bbdim F# B)
kabe hâma bujhabo se jugala-pîriti     R
I will learn, about the loving state (of Radha and Krishna)

(5)

(Ebm Cm B G#m Bbdim B C#m Ebm)
rûpa-raghunâtha-pade rahu mora âs'a
 Rûpa-raghunâtha their feet surely will lead there,

(E F# G#m Bbdim B Db E F#)
prârthanâ koroye sadâ narottama-dâsa     R
by means of prayer does narottama direct himself


Exit:
(B C#m Ebm B G#m E Bbdim G#m F# B G#m E F# B)
 


 


 

Sakhî-vrinde Vijñapti

by: Narottama Dâsa Thhâkur

Prayer to the Sakhis

(from Prârthanâ)

      

Intro:
(Bm G#m C#m Bm G#dim Db)
1

(A Bm E C#m)
râdhâ-krishna prâna mora jugala-kis'ora      R
S'ri Râdhâ and Krishna the two divine, are my life and soul.

(C#m F#m E G#m F#m E)
jîvane marane gati âro nâhi mora      R
In life or death I have no other refuge but Them

2

(E F#m E D#dim B C#m D#dim E)
kâlindî-ra-a kûle keli-kadambera vana      R
In a forest of small kadamba's on a Yamunâ bank

(E C#m B A G#m F#m E B)
ra-tana-bedî-ra u-para bosâbo du'jana      R
I will seat the divine two on a throne jeweled.

(Bm G#dim Db F#m G#dim Db F#m
Bbdim D E F#m Db F#m)

*

3

(A Bm E C#m)
s'yâma-gaurî-ange dibo (cûwâ) candanera gandha      R
their dark fair forms with sandalpaste and cuya I 'll anoint

(C#m F#m E G#m F#m E)
câmara dhulâbo kabe heri mukha-candra      R
when wave the câmara for Them and see their moon faces?

4

(E F#m E D#dim B C#m D#dim E)
gâthi-yâ-mâlati-ir mâlâ dibo dohâra gale      R
having stringed mâlati flowers and place them around Their necks

(E C#m B A G#m F#m E B)
a-dhare tuli-yâ di-bo kar-pûra-tâmbûle      R
and offer tambuta with camphor to Their lotus mouths.

(Bm G#dim Db F#m G#dim Db F#m
Bbdim D E F#m Db F#m)

*

5

(A Bm E C#m)
lalitâ vis'âkhâ-âdi jata sakhî-brinda      R
Lalitâ Vis'akha and the rest of all the sakhis,

(C#m F#m E G#m F#m E)
âjñâya koribo sebâ caranâravinda      R
with their permission i'll serve the lotus feet

 6

(E F#m E D#dim B C#m D#dim E)
s'ri-krishna-caitanya-a-prabhur dâser anudâsa      R
this prabhu servant of the servant of S'rî Krishna Caitanya

(E C#m B A G#m F#m E B)
se-vâ a-bhilâ-sha ko-re na-rottama-dâsa      R
Narottama longs for this service to them Both.

Exit:  
 (Bm G#m C#m Bm G#dim Db F#m)
  


 


 

Vâsantî-râsa

by: Narottama Dâsa Thhâkur

Amorous Pastimes in the Spring

(from Prarthanâ)

 

 Intro:
(Em Bm G B)

(1)

 (Em A G B)
vrindâvana ramya-sthâna,
Vrindâvana's forest a heavenly beauty,

(Bm C#dim D Em B)
divya-cintâmani-dhâma,
a divine mansion of touchstone,

(B C D G / Bm Cm C D Bm)  
ratana-mandira manohara      R
jeweled temples enchanting,

(Em A G B)
âvrita kâlindî-nîre,
the Yamunâ all around

(Bm C#dim D Em B)
râja-hamsa keli kore,
where royal swans frolick,

(B C D G / Bm Cm C D Bm)
tâhe s'obhe kanaka-kamala      R
therein the splendour of a golden lotus.

(Bm C#dim Em B)

*

(2)

(Em A G B)
târ madhye hema-pîtha,
In its middle a golden platform,

(Bm C#dim D Em B)
ashtha-dale beshthita,
surrounded by eight petals,

(B C D G / Bm Cm C D Bm)
ashtha-dale pradhânâ nâyikâ      R
upon those eight petals the eight gopîs.

(Em A G B)
târ madhye ratnâsane
In its center on a jeweled throne

(Bm C#dim D Em B)
bosi' achen dui-jane,
are seated the two lovers,

(B C D G / Bm Cm C D Bm)
s'yâma-sange sundarî râdhikâ      R
with the dark-skinned Lord, the beautiful Râdhikâ.  

(Bm C#dim D G, Bm C#dim D G
F#m Em D C# dim Bm A)

*

(3)

(Em A G B)
o-rûpa-lâvanya-râs'i,
Beauty so sweet in waves,

(Bm C#dim D Em B)
amiyâ podi-i-che khasi',
falls as showers of nectar

(B C D G / Bm Cm C D Bm)
hâsya parihâsa-a-sambhâshane      R
in a flood of enchantment, they address one another

(Em A G B)
narottama-dâs koy,
Narottama Dâsa says,

(Bm C#dim D Em B)
nitya-lîlâ sukha-moy,

this eternal play is so totally happy;

(B C D G / Bm Cm C D Bm)
sadâi sphuruka mora mane      R
may they ever be there in my heart!  

 Exit:
(Em Bm G B Em)

 


Mahamântra VI

(traditional melody)

 

Intro
(G Am Bm C D Em D D D Em C Bm Am G F#dim G)

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

(Bm C D Em D C Bm G)
HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE     R

(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     R

from the beginning in tempo 2 and then

*
(D C Bm G Am Bm C D Em C D Em C
Am Bm C G Em Bm Am G D G)

again the same one time and then slowly together:

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

(Bm C D Em D C Bm G)
HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE 


Exit
(G Am Bm C D Em D D D Em C Bm Am G F#dim G)

 


S'rî Vraja-Râja-Sutashthakam

by: Anonymus

Eight Prayers Glorifying the son of the King of Vraja 

 

 

Intro:
(E D Bm G D Bm A F#m G A)

1.

(A Bm A7 D Em)
nava-nîrada-nindita-kânti-dharam
Whose complexion conquers that of a fresh raincloud,

(F#m D Bm A)
rasa-sâgara-nâgara-bhûpa-varam     R
The King of Paramours, the ocean of ecstatic mellows,

(F#m D Bm F#m)
s'ubha-vankima-câru-s'ikhanda-s'ikham     R
Whose crown has a lovely peacock feather auspiciously to one side,

(G Bm A7 F#m (D))
bhaja-krishna-nidhim-vraja-râja-sutam     R
Just worship Krishna, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja.

 

2.

(A Bm A7 D Em)
bhrû-vis'ankita-vankima-s'akru-dhanum
He Whose broadly bending eyebrows appear like arched rainbows,

(F#m D Bm A)
mukha-candra-vinindita-koti-vidhum     R
Whose pure moonlike face belittles millions of ordinary moons.

(F#m D Bm F#m)
mridu-manda-suhâsya-subhâshya-yutam     R
Who is endowed with sweet gentle smiles and pleasant speech.

(G Bm A7 F#m (D))
bhaja-krishna-nidhim vraja-râja-sutam     R
Just worship Krishna, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja.

 

(D C#m Bm G#dim A Bm C#m D Bm E A F#m D F)

*

3.

(A Bm A7 D Em)
suvikampad-ananga-sad-anga-dharam
He Whose divine bodily limbs tremble profusely with Cupid's agitations,

(FF#m D Bm A)
vraja-vâsi-manohara-ves'a-karam     R
Who dresses enchantingly just to fascinate the Vraja vasis

(F#m D Bm F#m)
bhris'a-lânchita-nîla-saroja-dris'am     R
Who is decorated with extraordinary eyes like blue lotus blossoms

(G Bm A7 F#m (D))
bhaja-krishna-nidhim vraja-râja-sutam     R
Just worship Krishna, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja.

 

4.

(A Bm A7 D Em)
alakâvali-mandita-bhâla-tatham
He Whose forehead is surrounded by a fringe of wavy locks

(F#m D Bm A)
s'ruti-dolita-mâkara-kundalakam     R
Whose earlobes are embellished with swaying shark shaped earrings

(F#m D Bm F#m)
kati-veshthita-pîta-patam-sudhatham     R
Who is adorned with yellow silk embracing His charming hips

(G Bm A7 F#m (D))
bhaja-krishna-nidhim vraja-râja-sutam     R
Just worship Krishna, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja.

 

(G F#m Em D Bm A G F#m D F#m
A D Bm D A D Bm A D)

*

5.

(A Bm A7 D Em)
kala-nûpura-râjita-câru-padam
He Whose feet resound with tinkling ankle bells maddening all

(F#m D Bm A)
mani-ranjita-ganjita-bhringa-madam     R
the bees with their vibration of swinging gemstones

(F#m D BmF#m)
dhvaja-vajra-jhashânkita-pâda-yugam     R
Whose soles are marked with the flag, thunderbolt, fish and more

(G Bm A7 F#m (D))
bhaja-krishna-nidhim vraja-râja-sutam     R
Just worship Krishna, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja.

 

6.

(A Bm A7 D Em)
bhris'a-candana-carcita-câru-tanum 
He Whose graceful form is smeared with profuse sandalwood paste,

(F#m D Bm A)
mani-kaustubha-garhita-bhânu-tanum     R
Whose body glows with the Kaustubha gem, eclipsing the sun

(F#m D Bm F#m)
vraja-bâla-s'iromani-rupa-dhritam     R
Whose personal beauty represents the zenith of Vraja youths,

(G Bm A7 F#m (D))
bhaja-krishna-nidhim vraja-râja-sutam     R
Just worship Krishna, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja.

 

(D C#m Bm G#dim A Bm C#m D Bm E A F#m D F)

*

7.

(A Bm A7 D Em)
sura-vrinda-suvandya-mu kunda-harim 
He Who is Mukunda and Hari, worshipable for godly and wise,

(F#m D Bm A)
sura-nâtha-s'iromani-sarva-gurum     R
Who is the guru of all created beings, the crest jewel of all Lords,

(F#m D Bm F#m)
giridhâri-murâri-purâri-param     R
Who is known as Giridhâri and Murâri, above Lord S'iva

(G Bm A7 F#m (D))
bhaja-krishna-nidhim vraja-râja-sutam     R
Just worship Krishna, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja.

 

 8.

(A Bm A7 D Em)
vrishabhânu-sutâ-vara-keli param 
He so fond of sporting with the Daughter of Vrishabhanu

(F#m D Bm A)
rasa-râja-s'iromani-ves'a-dharam     R
Who dresses impeccably as the Crown Prince of Mellow Relishers,

(F#m D Bm F#m)
jagadîs'varam-îs'varam-îdya-varam     R
Who is the most praiseworthy Lord of Lords in the entire universe,

(G Bm A7 F#m (D))
bhaja-krishna-nidhim vraja-râja-sutam     R
Just worship Krishna, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja.

Exit:
(E D Bm G D Bm A F#m G F#m)

 

 

 


S'rî Vraja-dhâma-mahimâmrita

The Nectarean Glories of Vraja-dhâma

 

Intro:
(D Em G Fm# Bm)

(1)

(D G A Bm)
jaya râdhe, jaya krishna, jaya vrindâvan
All glories to Râdhâ, Krishna and Vrindâvana.

(G Em A Bm)
s'rî govinda, gopînâtha, madana-mohan      R
and the deities S'rî Govinda, Gopinâtha, and Madana-mohana.

(Bm Em A7 Bm)
madana-mohan madana-mohan       R
Gopinâtha, and Madana-mohana.

(D Em Fm# G, DI Em A I Bm)
s'rî govinda, gopînâtha, madana-mohan        
and the deities S'rî Govinda, Gopinâtha, and Madana-mohana.

 

(Bm A GI Bm A7 Em D Bm G A D)

*

(2)

(D G A Bm)
s'yama-kunda, râdhâ-kunda, giri-govardhan
All glories to S'yama-kunda, Râdhâ-kunda, Govardhana Hill,

(G Em A Bm)
kâlindi jamunâ jaya, jaya mahâvan      R
All glories to the Yamunâ and the forest Mahâvana

(Bm Em A7 Bm)
jaya mahâvan, jaya mahâvan      R
All glories to the forest Mahâvana

(D Em Fm# G, DI Em A I Bm)
kâlindi jamunâ jaya, jaya mahâvan
All glories to the Yamunâ and the forest Mahâvana

 

(3)

(D G A Bm)
kes'î-ghâna, bams'i-bana, dwâdas'a-kânan
All glories to Kes'i-ghâta, and the Vams'i-vata tree, where He attracted all gopis

(G Em A Bm)
jâhâ saba lîlâ koilo s'rî-nanda-nandan      R
and to the twelve forests of Vraja. where the son of Nanda had His pastimes.

(Bm Em A7 Bm)
s'rî-nanda-nandan, s'rî-nanda-nandan      R
the s