Govardhan Parikrama Sacred Walk Around Lord Krishna
Govardhan Parikrama Sacred Walk Around Lord Krishna
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View lyrics page →Invocation
Original
जय गोवर्धन गिरिराज, कृष्ण के प्रिय निवास। ब्रज की शान निराली है, भक्ति का है वास।
Transliteration
Jai Govardhan Giriraj, Krishna ke priya nivas. Braj ki shaan nirali hai, bhakti ka hai vaas.
Meaning / Translation
Victory to Govardhan, the King of Hills, the beloved abode of Krishna. The glory of Braj is unique, for it is the dwelling place of devotion.
The Miracle of Giridhari
Original
कनपटी पर पर्वत उठाया, इंद्र का मान मिटाया। ब्रजवासियों की रक्षा की, प्रेम का मार्ग दिखाया।
Transliteration
Kanpati par parvat uthaya, Indra ka maan mitaya. Brajvasiyon ki raksha ki, prem ka maarg dikhaya.
Meaning / Translation
He lifted the mountain on His little finger and crushed Indra's pride. He protected the people of Braj and showed us the path of divine love.
The Sacred Circumambulation
Original
परिक्रमा करते हम सब, चरणों में शीश झुकाते। गिरिराज की महिमा गाकर, मन का दुःख मिटाते।
Transliteration
Parikrama karte hum sab, charnon mein sheesh jhukate. Giriraj ki mahima gaakar, mann ka dukh mitate.
Meaning / Translation
We all perform the sacred circumambulation, bowing our heads at Your feet. By singing the glory of the Holy Hill, we erase the sorrows of our minds.
Divine Presence
Original
राधा कृष्ण की लीला पावन, गोवर्धन है धाम। जहाँ गूंजता प्रेम का स्वर, जपते सब तेरा नाम।
Transliteration
Radha Krishna ki leela paavan, Govardhan hai dhaam. Jahaan goonjta prem ka swar, japte sab tera naam.
Meaning / Translation
The divine play of Radha and Krishna is holy; Govardhan is Their sacred abode. Where the sound of love resonates, everyone chants Your holy name.
Closing Prayer
Original
हे गिरिराज! कृपा करो, भक्ति का वरदान दो। गोवर्धन की धूल में, अपना ध्यान दो।
Transliteration
He Giriraj! Kripa karo, bhakti ka vardaan do. Govardhan ki dhool mein, apna dhyaan do.
Meaning / Translation
O King of Hills! Shower Your grace and grant us the boon of devotion. In the sacred dust of Govardhan, let us find Your presence.