यदि भक्तिर्भवेदेषां कृष्णे सर्वेश्वरेश्वरे । तदाधिकारिणः सर्वे नान्यथा मुनिसत्तम
If they have devotion to Kṛṣṇa, the Lord of all lords, then all are eligible; otherwise, not, O best of sages.
याज्ञिको दाननिरतः सर्वतंत्रोपसेवकः । सत्यवादी यतिर्वापि वेदवेदांगपारगः
A sacrificer, devoted to giving, a servant of all tantras, one who speaks truth, or even an ascetic, or one who has mastered the Vedas and their limbs.
ब्रह्मनिष्ठः कुलीनो वा तपस्वी व्रततत्परः । अत्राधिकारी न भवेत्कृष्णभक्तिविवर्जितः
Even one devoted to Brahman, of noble lineage, ascetic, or dedicated to vows, is not qualified here if devoid of devotion to Krishna.
तस्मादकृष्णभक्ताय कृतघ्नाय न मानिने । न च श्रद्धाविहीनाय वक्तव्यं नास्तिकाय च
Therefore, this should not be spoken to one lacking devotion to Krishna, to the ungrateful, the arrogant, the faithless, or the atheist.
न चाशुश्रूषवे वाच्यं नासंवत्सरसेविने । श्रीकृष्णेऽनन्यभक्ताय दंभलोभविवर्जिने
Nor should it be spoken to one who does not listen, who does not serve for a year, but to one exclusively devoted to Shri Krishna, free from deceit and greed.
कामक्रोधविमुक्ताय देयमेतत्प्रयत्नतः । ऋषिश्चैवाहमेतस्य गायत्रीछंद उच्यते
It should be given with care to one freed from desire and anger; I am the sage for this, and Gayatri is declared as its meter.
देवता बल्लवीकांतो मंत्रस्य परिकीर्तितः । सप्रियस्य हरेर्दास्ये विनियोग उदाहृतः
The deity of the mantra is the beloved of the cowherd maidens; its application is stated as service to Hari together with his beloved.
आचक्राद्यैस्तथा मंत्रैः पंचांगानि प्रकल्पयेत् । अथवापि स्वबीजेन करांगन्यासकौ चरेत्
With the prescribed mantras, one should establish the five limbs; or, alternatively, perform hand and body placements with one's own seed syllable.
मंत्रस्य प्रथमो वर्णो बिंदुना मूर्ध्निभूषितः । गमित्येवं भवेद्बीजं नमः शक्तिरिहोदिता
The first syllable of the mantra, adorned with a dot on the head, forms the seed; 'namah' is declared as the power here.
अंतिमार्णैर्दशांगानि तैरेव च तथार्चनम् । गंधपुष्पादिभिस्तच्च जलैरेवाप्यसंभवे
With the final syllables, the ten limbs and worship are performed; if unavailable, it is done with fragrant flowers and water.
न्यासपूर्वविधानेन कर्तव्यं हरितुष्टये । अतएवास्य मंत्रस्य न्यासाद्यन्ये वदंति च
According to the procedure preceded by placement, it should be performed for Hari's satisfaction; thus, others also speak of placement for this mantra.
सकृदुच्चारणादेव कृतकृत्यत्वदायिनः । तथापि दशधा नित्यं जपाद्यर्थं प्रविन्यसेत्
Even by a single utterance, it grants fulfillment of purpose; nevertheless, one should always arrange it tenfold for recitation and related rites.
अथ ध्यानं प्रवक्ष्यामि मंत्रस्यास्य द्विजोत्तम । पीतांबरं घनश्यामं द्विभुजं वनमालिनम्
Now I will describe the meditation for this mantra, O best of twice-born: clothed in yellow, dark as a rain cloud, two-armed, adorned with a forest garland.
बर्हिबर्हकृतोत्तंसं शशिकोटिनिभाननम् । घूर्णायमाननयनं कर्णिकारावतंसिनम्
Wearing a crest made of peacock feathers, with a face radiant like the moon's orb, eyes rolling, adorned with a Karnikara flower at the ear.
अभितश्चंदनेनाथ मध्ये कुंकुमबिंदुना । रचितं तिलकं भाले बिभ्रतं मंडलाकृतिम्
With sandalwood applied all around, and a tilaka in the center of the forehead made with a dot of saffron, bearing a circular mark.
तरुणादित्यसंकाशं कुंडलाभ्यां विराजितम् । घर्माम्बुकणिकाराजद्दर्पणाभकपोलकम्
Resplendent like the rising sun, adorned with earrings, cheeks shining like a mirror with drops of perspiration and water.
प्रियास्य न्यस्तनयनं लीलापांगोन्नतभ्रुवम् । अग्रभागन्यस्तमुक्ता विस्फुरत्प्रोच्चनासिकम्
Eyes fixed on his beloved, brows raised in playful glances, a pearl placed at the tip, a radiant, prominent nose.
दशनज्योत्स्नया राजत्पक्वबिंबफलाधरम् । केयूरांगदसद्रत्नमुद्रिकाभिर्लसत्करम्
Lips like ripe bimba fruit, shining with the radiance of his teeth, hands adorned with bracelets, armlets, precious rings, and gems.
बिभ्रतं मुरलद्यं वामे पाणौ पद्मं तथैव च । कांचीदामस्फुरन्मध्यं नूपुराभ्यां लसत्पदम्
Holding a flute and a lotus in his left hand, waist adorned with a sparkling girdle, feet shining with anklets.
रतिकेलिरसावेश चपलं चपलेक्षणम् । हसंतं प्रियया सार्द्धं हासयंतं च तां मुहुः
Absorbed in the delight of amorous play, with restless, playful eyes, smiling with his beloved, repeatedly making her laugh.
इत्थं कल्पतरोर्मूले रत्नसिंहासनोपरि । वृंदारण्ये स्मरेत्कृष्णं संस्थितं प्रियया सह
Thus, at the root of the wish-fulfilling tree, upon a jeweled throne in the Vṛndā forest, one should contemplate Krishna, standing together with his beloved.
वामपार्श्वे स्थितां तस्य राधिकां च स्मरेत्ततः । नीलचोलकसंवीतां तप्तहेमसमप्रभाम्
Then, one should remember Rādhikā standing at his left side, clothed in a dark blue garment, radiant like molten gold.
पट्टांचलेनावृतार्द्ध सुस्मेराननपंकजाम् । कांतवक्त्रे न्यस्तनेत्रां चकोरी चंचलेक्षणाम्
With half her body covered by a silk scarf, her lotus face adorned with a gentle smile, her eyes resting on her beloved's face, restless like a cakora bird.
अंगुष्ठतर्जनीभ्यां च निजकांतमुखांबुजे । अर्पयंतीं पूगफलं पर्णचूर्णसमन्वितम्
With her thumb and forefinger, she offers to her beloved the fruit of the areca nut, mixed with leaf powder.
मुक्ताहारस्फुरच्चारु पीनोन्नतपयोधराम् । क्षीणमध्यां पृथुश्रोणीं किंकिणीजालमंडिताम्
Adorned with a beautiful, sparkling pearl necklace, her full and elevated breasts, slender waist, broad hips, and decorated with a girdle of tinkling bells.
रत्नताटंककेयूरमुद्रा वलयधारिणीम् । रणत्कटकमंजीर रत्नपादांगुलीयकाम्
Wearing jeweled earrings, armlets, rings, and bangles, with clanging bracelets and anklets, and jeweled toe rings.
लावण्यसारमुग्धांगीं सर्वावयवसुंदरीम् । आनंदरससंमग्नां प्रसन्नां नवयौवनाम्
Her body is the essence of beauty, charming in every limb, immersed in the nectar of joy, serene, and in the freshness of youth.
सख्यश्च तस्या विप्रेंद्र तत्समानवयोगुणाः । तत्सेवनपराभाव्याश्चामरव्यजनादिभिः
And her companions, O best of Brahmins, are of equal age and qualities, devoted to her service, holding fans, fly-whisks, and other such items.
अथ तुभ्यं प्रवक्ष्यामि मंत्रार्थं शृणु नारद । बहिरंगैः प्रपंचस्य स्वांशैर्मायादि शक्तिभिः
Now I will explain to you the meaning of the mantra; listen, O Nārada. By her external aspects, the world is manifested through her own powers such as Māyā.
अंतरंगैस्तथा नित्यविभूतैस्तैश्चिदादिभिः । गोपनादुच्यते गोपी राधिका कृष्णवल्लभा । देवी कृष्णमयी प्रोक्ता राधिका परदेवता
And by her internal, eternal attributes such as consciousness, she is called Gopī, Rādhikā, beloved of Krishna. The goddess is said to be pervaded by Krishna; Rādhikā is the supreme goddess.