Shri Radha Ashtami Bhajan
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Radha Ashtami
Invocation
Original
जय श्री राधा रानी, जय जय श्री राधा रानी। वृषभानु की लाड़ली, कृपा बरसाने वाली॥
Transliteration
Jai Shri Radha Rani, Jai Jai Shri Radha Rani. Vrishbhanu ki laadli, kripa barsane waali.
Meaning / Translation
Glory to Shri Radha Rani, glory to Shri Radha Rani. The beloved daughter of Vrishbhanu, the one who showers grace upon all.
The Divine Appearance
Original
भाद्रपद शुक्ल अष्टमी आई, खुशियाँ संग अपने लाई। बरसाने में हुआ अवतरण, ब्रज की शान बढ़ाए॥
Transliteration
Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami aayi, khushiyan sang apne laayi. Barsane mein hua avtaran, Braj ki shaan badhaye.
Meaning / Translation
The auspicious Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami has arrived, bringing happiness along with it. Her divine incarnation took place in Barsana, enhancing the glory of the Braj region.
The Essence of Devotion
Original
श्याम पिया की प्राणप्रिया, करुणा की तुम सागर हो। भक्ति का जो मार्ग दिखाए, तुम ही पावन नागर हो॥
Transliteration
Shyam piya ki pranpriya, karuna ki tum saagar ho. Bhakti ka jo marg dikhaye, tum hi paavan naagar ho.
Meaning / Translation
The beloved soul of Lord Krishna, you are an ocean of compassion. The one who shows the true path of devotion, you are the most sacred divine lady.
Prayer for Grace
Original
चरणों में तेरे शीश नवाऊँ, भक्ति का वरदान पाऊँ। राधा अष्टमी के शुभ अवसर पर, तेरा नाम सदा गाऊँ॥
Transliteration
Charnon mein tere sheesh navaoon, bhakti ka vardaan paoon. Radha Ashtami ke shubh avsar par, tera naam sada gaaoon.
Meaning / Translation
I bow my head at your holy feet, may I receive the boon of eternal devotion. On this auspicious occasion of Radha Ashtami, may I sing your name forever.