Shri Radha Ashtami Bhajan
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
04 Radha Ashtami
Mangalacharan (Invocation)
Original
जय जय श्री राधे, जय जय श्री राधे। वृषभानु की लाड़ली, जय जय श्री राधे॥
Transliteration
Jai Jai Shri Radhe, Jai Jai Shri Radhe. Vrishbhanu ki ladli, Jai Jai Shri Radhe.
Meaning / Translation
Victory, victory to Shri Radha! Victory, victory to Shri Radha! The beloved daughter of Vrishbhanu, victory to Shri Radha!
Prakaatya Mahima (Glory of Appearance)
Original
अष्टमी के पावन अवसर, जन्मी प्यारी राधा। बरसाने की कुंज गलिन में, गूंजे तेरी राधा॥ करुणा की तुम सागर हो, भक्ति का आधार। तेरे चरणों में मिलता, भवसागर से पार॥
Transliteration
Ashtami ke paavan avsar, janmi pyari Radha. Barsane ki kunj galin mein, goonje teri Radha. Karuna ki tum sagar ho, bhakti ka aadhaar. Tere charnon mein milta, bhavsagar se paar.
Meaning / Translation
On the holy occasion of Ashtami, the beloved Radha was born. In the narrow lanes of Barsana, your name echoes. You are an ocean of compassion, the very foundation of devotion. At your feet, one finds the way to cross the ocean of worldly existence.
Bhakti aur Kripa (Devotion and Grace)
Original
श्याम की तुम प्राण प्रिया, जग की हो महारानी। राधा नाम की महिमा, सब जग ने है मानी॥ जो भी शरण में आए, तेरा वरदान पाए। राधा अष्टमी के पर्व पर, मन हर्षित हो जाए॥
Transliteration
Shyam ki tum pran priya, jag ki ho maharani. Radha naam ki mahima, sab jag ne hai maani. Jo bhi sharan mein aaye, tera vardaan paaye. Radha Ashtami ke parv par, man harshit ho jaaye.
Meaning / Translation
You are the beloved soul of Krishna (Shyam), the Queen of the entire universe. The glory of the name 'Radha' is recognized by the whole world. Whoever seeks refuge in you receives your divine blessing. On the festival of Radha Ashtami, the heart overflows with joy.
Prarthana (Prayer)
Original
मैया कृपा करो, हमें चरणों में स्थान दे। जीवन का आधार, भक्ति का दान दे॥ जय श्री राधे!
Transliteration
Maiya kripa karo, humein charnon mein sthaan de. Jeevan ka aadhaar, bhakti ka daan de. Jai Shri Radhe!
Meaning / Translation
O Mother, show mercy, grant us a place at your holy feet. Give us the gift of devotion, the true foundation of life. Victory to Shri Radha!