Nidhivan Ki Mahima (The Glory of Nidhivan)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Nidhivan Vrindavan Mysterious Forest Radha Radha Krishna pilgrimage
Invocation
Original
वृन्दावन की कुंज गलिन में, निधिवन का है वास। राधा कृष्ण की लीला पावन, मन में जगाए विश्वास।
Transliteration
Vrindavan ki kunj galin mein, Nidhivan ka hai vaas. Radha Krishna ki leela paavan, mann mein jagaaye vishwaas.
Meaning / Translation
In the narrow, winding lanes of Vrindavan, the sacred Nidhivan resides. The divine play of Radha and Krishna is pure, awakening deep faith in the heart.
The Divine Mystery
Original
रहस्यमयी ये वन निराला, जहाँ न कोई और। श्री राधा संग श्याम विराजे, मन नाचे चारों ओर।
Transliteration
Rahasyamayi ye van niraala, jahaan na koi aur. Shri Radha sang Shyam viraaje, mann naache chaaron aur.
Meaning / Translation
This mysterious forest is unique, where no one else is present. Shri Radha resides with Shyam (Krishna), and the mind dances in all directions in ecstasy.
The Midnight Raas
Original
रात ढले जब चाँद उगे, कुंज कुटीर मुस्काएँ। राधा-राधा जपते भक्त, दिव्य रास रचाएँ।
Transliteration
Raat dhale jab chaand uge, kunj kutiir muskayein. Radha-Radha japte bhakt, divya raas rachaayein.
Meaning / Translation
As night falls and the moon rises, the forest groves seem to smile. Devotees chant 'Radha-Radha' as the divine Raas Leela (dance) unfolds.
Conclusion & Blessing
Original
निधिवन की धूलि माथे, भक्ति भाव बढ़ाए। राधे राधे बोल के मन, परम पद को पाए।
Transliteration
Nidhivan ki dhooli maathe, bhakti bhaav badhaaye. Radhey Radhey bol ke mann, param pad ko paaye.
Meaning / Translation
Applying the sacred dust of Nidhivan to the forehead increases one's devotion. By chanting Radhey Radhey, the soul attains the supreme spiritual state.