वृंदावनेश्वरी राधा तथा चंद्रावली प्रिया । अभिन्नगुणलावण्य सौंदर्याश्चारुलोचनाः
Rādhā, the sovereign of Vṛndāvana, and also the beloved Candrāvalī, are endowed with identical virtues and beauty, possessing exquisite charm and lovely eyes.
मनोहरा मुग्धवेषाः किशोरीवयसोज्ज्वलाः । अग्रेतनास्तथा चान्या गोपकन्याः सहस्रशः
Captivating and adorned in enchanting attire, radiant in the bloom of youthful maidenhood, countless other gopī girls stand before them.
शुद्धकांचनपुंजाभाः सुप्रसन्नाः सुलोचनाः । तद्रूपहृदयारूढास्तदाश्लेष समुत्सुकाः
Shining with the radiance of pure gold, serene and bright-eyed, their forms and hearts absorbed in him, they yearn eagerly for his embrace.
श्यामामृतरसे मग्नाः स्फुरत्तद्भावमानसाः । नेत्रोत्पलार्चिते कृष्णपादाब्जेऽपितचेतसः
Immersed in the nectar of Kṛṣṇa's dark beauty, their minds vibrant with his presence, their lotus-like eyes worship his lotus feet, their thoughts fixed upon him.
श्रुतिकन्यास्ततो दक्षे सहस्रायुतसंयुताः । जगन्मुग्धीकृताकारा हृद्वर्तिकृष्णलालसाः
Then, to the right, thousands upon thousands of daughters of the Vedas, their forms enchanting the universe, their hearts longing for Kṛṣṇa.
नानासत्वस्वरालापमुग्धीकृतजगत्त्रयाः । तत्र गूढरहस्यानि गायंत्यः प्रेमविह्वलाः
With varied, melodious voices enchanting the three worlds, there, overwhelmed with love, they sing hidden and secret mysteries.
देवकन्यास्ततः सव्ये दिव्यवेषारसोज्ज्वलाः । नानावैदिग्ध्यनिपुणा दिव्यभावभरान्विताः
To the left, divine maidens, radiant in celestial attire, skilled in various arts and endowed with the fullness of divine emotions.
सौंदर्यातिशयेनाढ्याः कटाक्षातिमनोहराः । निर्लज्जास्तत्र गोविंदे तदंगस्पर्शनोद्यताः
Rich in surpassing beauty, their glances supremely captivating, unashamed, they approach Govinda, eager to touch his limbs.
तद्भावमग्नमनसः स्मितसाचि निरीक्षणाः । मंदिरस्य ततो बाह्ये प्रियया विशदावृते
Their minds absorbed in him, they gaze with smiling, sidelong glances; outside the pavilion, surrounded by his beloved.
समानवेषवयसः समानबलपौरुषाः । समानगुणकर्माणः समानाभरणप्रियाः
Of equal dress and age, equal in strength and vigor, equal in virtues and deeds, and equally fond of ornaments.
समानस्वरसंगीत वेणुवादनतत्पराः । श्रीदामा पश्चिमे द्वारे वसुदामा तथोत्तरे
Equal in voice and song, devoted to playing the flute; Śrīdāmā stands at the western gate, Vasudāmā at the northern.
सुदामा च तथा पूर्वे किंकिणी चापि दक्षिणे । तद्बाह्ये स्वर्णपीठे च सुवर्णमंदिरावृते
Sudāmā at the eastern gate, and Kiṃkiṇī at the southern; outside them, on a golden throne, surrounded by a golden palace.
स्वर्णवेद्यंतरस्थे तु स्वर्णाभरणभूषिते । स्तोककृष्णं सुभद्राद्यैर्गोपालैरयुतायुतैः
Within, on a golden altar, adorned with golden ornaments, is Stoka-Kṛṣṇa with Subhadra and countless cowherd boys.
शृंगवीणावेणुवेत्रवयोवेषाकृतिस्वरैः । तद्गुणध्यानसंयुक्तैर्गायद्भिरपि विह्वलैः
With horns, vīṇās, flutes, staffs, youthful forms, attire, and voices, absorbed in meditation on his virtues, singing with emotion.
चित्रार्पितैश्चित्ररूपैः सदानंदाश्रुवर्षिभिः । पुलकाकुलसर्वांगैर्योगींद्रैरिव विस्मितैः
With wondrous offerings and marvelous forms, always shedding tears of joy, their bodies thrilled, astonished like great yogis.
क्षरत्ययोभिर्गोविंदैरसंख्यातैरुपावृतम् । तद्बाह्ये स्वर्णप्राकारे कोटिसूर्यसमुज्जवले
Surrounded by countless Govindas, radiant as molten metal, outside them a golden wall, shining like ten million suns.
चतुर्दिक्षुमहोद्यानं मंजुसौरभमोहिते । पश्चिमे संमुखे श्रीमत्पारिजातद्रुमाश्रये
In all four directions, great gardens, enchanting with sweet fragrance; to the west, facing, is the glorious Pārijāta tree.
तदधस्तु स्वर्णपीठे स्वर्णमंडनमंडिते । तन्मध्ये मणिमाणिक्य दिव्यसिंहासनोज्ज्वले
Beneath it, on a golden throne adorned with gold, in its center a divine lion-seat, brilliant with jewels and rubies.
तत्रोपरि परानंदं वासुदेवं जगत्प्रभुम् । त्रिगुणातीतचिद्रूपं सर्वकारणकारणम्
Above that, the supreme blissful Vāsudeva, Lord of the universe, who is of the nature of consciousness beyond the three guṇas, the cause of all causes.
इंद्रनीलघनश्यामं नीलकुंचितकुंतलम् । पद्मपत्रविशालाक्षं मकराकृतिकुंडलम्
He is dark as a rain-laden cloud, with curling blue hair, eyes wide like lotus petals, and earrings shaped like makaras.
चतुर्भुजं तु चक्रासिगदाशंखांबुजायुधम् । आद्यंतरहितं नित्यं प्रधानं पुरुषोत्तमम्
He has four arms, bearing the discus, sword, mace, conch, and lotus as weapons; without beginning or end, eternal, the supreme person, the foremost.
ज्योतीरूपं महद्धाम पुराणं वनमालिनम् । पीतांबरधरं स्निग्धं दिव्यभूषणभूषितम्
He is of radiant form, of great splendor, ancient, adorned with a garland of forest flowers, wearing yellow garments, gentle, adorned with divine ornaments.
दिव्यानुलेपनं राजच्चित्रितांग मनोहरम् । रुक्मिणी सत्यभामा च नाग्नजिती सुलक्षणा
Anointed with divine unguents, his limbs are splendidly decorated and captivating; with him are Rukmiṇī, Satyabhāmā, Nāgnajitī, and the auspicious Sulakṣaṇā.
मित्रविंदानुविंदा सुनंदा जांबवती प्रिया । सुशीला चाष्टमहिला वासुदेवप्रियास्ततः
Mitravindā, Anuvindā, Sunandā, Jāmbavatī the beloved, and Suśīlā—these eight noble women are most dear to Vāsudeva.
उद्भ्राजिताः पारिषदा वृतयोर्भक्तितत्पराः । उत्तरे सुमहोद्याने हरिचंदनसंश्रये
Attendants, shining forth, devoted to service and worship, are gathered there; in the great northern garden, fragrant with sandalwood.
तत्राधस्तु स्वर्णपीठे मणिमंडपमंडिते । तन्मध्ये हेमनिर्माणदले सिंहासनोज्जवले
There below, on a golden seat, adorned with a jeweled pavilion; in its center, a shining lion throne made of gold.
तत्रैव सह रेवत्या संकर्षण हलायुधम् । ईश्वरस्य प्रियानंतमभिन्नगुणरूपिणम्
There, together with Revatī, is Saṃkarṣaṇa, wielder of the plough, endlessly dear to the Lord, of identical qualities and form.
शुद्धस्फटिकसंकाशं रक्तांबुज दलेक्षणम् । नीलपट्टधरं स्निग्धं दिव्यभूषास्रगंबरम्
He is resplendent like pure crystal, with eyes like red lotus petals, clothed in blue silk, gentle, adorned with divine ornaments, garlands, and garments.
मधुपाने सदासक्तं मधुघूर्णितलोचनम् । प्रवीरदक्षिणेभागे मंजुनाभ्यंतरस्थिते
Ever fond of drinking honeyed wine, his eyes rolling from intoxication; to his right sits Pradyumna, radiant, within.
संतानवृक्षमूले तु मणिमंदिरमंडितम् । तन्मध्ये मणिमाणिक्य दिव्यसिंहासनोज्ज्वले
At the foot of the wish-fulfilling tree, adorned with a jeweled palace; in its center, a shining divine lion throne of jewels and rubies.