Radhashtami Vrat Vidhi Comprehensive Observing Shri Radha Rani
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 5 sections
Radhashtami Vrat Vidhi Comprehensive Observing Shri Radha Rani
Dhyanam (Meditation on Shri Radha)
Original
तप्तकांचनगौरांगि राधे वृषभानुसुते। वृषभानुकिरीटिकौटुस्थे श्री राधा देवि नमोऽस्तुते॥
Transliteration
Tapta-kāñcana-gaurāṅgi rādhe vṛṣabhānu-sute | Vṛṣabhānu-kiṟīṭi-kauṭusthe śrī rādhā devi namo'stute ||
Meaning / Translation
O Radha, whose complexion is like molten gold, daughter of King Vrishabhanu! To the one adorned with the crown of Vrishabhanu, O Goddess Radha, I bow to you.
Sankalpa (The Sacred Vow)
Original
मम आत्मनः श्रुति-स्मृति-पुराणोक्त पुण्यफल प्राप्त्यर्थं, श्री राधाष्टमी व्रतं करिष्ये।
Transliteration
Mama ātmanaḥ śruti-smṛti-purāṇokta puṇyaphala prāptyarthaṃ, śrī rādhāṣṭamī vrataṃ kariṣye.
Meaning / Translation
For the attainment of the merit described in the Vedas, Smritis, and Puranas, I undertake the sacred fast of Shri Radhashtami for the welfare of my soul.
Radhashtami Mantra (Mantra for the Vrat)
Original
ॐ ह्रीं श्री राधायै नमः॥
Transliteration
Om Hreem Shri Radhayai Namah.
Meaning / Translation
Om, I bow to the divine and auspicious Shri Radha.
Radha Stuti (Praise to Shri Radha)
Original
जय जय श्री राधा रानी, वृषभानु की लाली। भक्त जनों की संकट हरणी, कृपालु रसधारिणी॥
Transliteration
Jai jai Shri Radha Rani, Vrishabhanu ki laali. Bhakta janon ki sankat harni, kripalu rasdharini.
Meaning / Translation
Victory, victory to Shri Radha Rani, the beloved daughter of Vrishabhanu. She who removes the troubles of her devotees and flows with the stream of compassion.
Aarti (Ritual Song of Devotion)
Original
आरती श्री वृषभानुजा की, जय जय श्री किशोरी जी की। राधे राधे जपो मनवा, राधा रानी की जय हो॥
Transliteration
Aarti Shri Vrishabhanuja ki, Jai Jai Shri Kishori Ji ki. Radhe Radhe japo manva, Radha Rani ki jai ho.
Meaning / Translation
Perform the Aarti to the daughter of Vrishabhanu, victory to the youthful Kishori Ji. O mind, chant Radhe Radhe, glory to Queen Radha!