The Pinnacle of Gopi Bhava: Devotion to Lord Krishna
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Understanding Gopi Bhava Pinnacle Devotional Lord Krishna other
Invocation
Original
मधुर मधुर मदन मोहन, मुरली मनोहर कृष्ण। भक्तों के प्राण आधार, करुणा के सागर कृष्ण।
Transliteration
Madhur madhur Madan Mohan, Murali Manohar Krishna. Bhakton ke praan aadhar, karuna ke saagar Krishna.
Meaning / Translation
Sweet, sweet Madan Mohan, the flute-playing enchanting Krishna. The foundation of the devotees' lives, the ocean of compassion, Krishna.
The Call of the Flute
Original
वंशी की मधुर तान सुन, गोपी सब दौड़ी आईं। हृदय में बस गए कान्हा, प्रेम की ज्योत जगाई।
Transliteration
Vanshi ki madhur taan sun, Gopi sab daudi aayin. Hriday mein bas gaye Kanha, prem ki jyot jagayi.
Meaning / Translation
Hearing the sweet melody of the flute, all the Gopis came running. Krishna settled within their hearts, igniting the flame of divine love.
The Essence of Gopi Bhava
Original
न कोई बंधन, न कोई मोह, बस तेरी भक्ति का शोर। गोपी भाव में खो कर हम, नाचें तेरे संग मोर।
Transliteration
Na koi bandhan, na koi moh, bas teri bhakti ka shor. Gopi bhava mein kho kar hum, naachen tere sang mor.
Meaning / Translation
No worldly bonds, no attachments, only the overwhelming sound of Your devotion. Lost in the pinnacle of Gopi Bhava, we dance with You like peacocks.
Final Surrender
Original
चरणों में तेरे जीवन अर्पण, तू ही मेरा श्याम सुन्दर। तेरे प्रेम में डूबे रहना, यही है जीवन का सार।
Transliteration
Charano mein tere jeevan arpan, tu hi mera Shyam Sundar. Tere prem mein doobe rehna, yahi hai jeevan ka saar.
Meaning / Translation
I surrender my entire life at Your lotus feet; You are my beautiful Shyam. To remain eternally immersed in Your love—that is the true essence of life.