सूत उवाच- शृणुध्वं मुनयः सर्वे कृष्णस्य जगदात्मनः । गोगोपगोपीप्राणस्य वृन्दावनचरस्य च
Sūta said: Hear, O sages, all of you, about Kṛṣṇa, the soul of the universe, the life of cows, cowherds, and gopīs, and the one who roams in Vṛndāvana.
एकदा नारदः पृष्टो गौतमेन द्विजोत्तमाः । स तस्मै प्राह यद्ध्यानं तद्वक्ष्ये पापनाशनम्
Once, Nārada was questioned by Gautama, best of the twice-born; he then told him the meditation, which I shall now relate, that destroys sin.
नारद उवाच- सुमप्रकरसौरभोद्गलितमाध्विकाद्युल्लसत्सुशाखिनवपल्लवप्रकरनम्र शोभायुतम् । प्रफुल्लनवमञ्जरीललितवल्लरीवेष्टितं स्मरेत सततं शिवं शितमतिः सुवृन्दावनम्
Nārada said: One should always remember the beautiful Vṛndāvana, adorned with fresh, fragrant honey-dripping flowers, lush trees and tender shoots, and charming new blossoms entwined with graceful creepers.
विकाशि सुमनोरसास्वदनमंजुलैः संचरच्छिलीमुखमुखोद्गतैर्मुखरितान्तरं झंकृतैः । कपोतशुकसारिकापरभृतादिभिः पत्रिभिर्विराणितमितस्ततो भुजगशत्रुनृत्याकुलम्
Its interior resounds with the melodious chirping of birds—parrots, mynas, cuckoos, and others—delighting in the taste of blooming flowers, while peacocks dance everywhere, filling it with vibrant movement.
कलिन्ददुहितुश्च लल्लहरिविप्लुषां वाहिभिर्विनिद्र सरसीरुहोदररजश्च योद्धूसरैः । प्रदीपित मनोभवव्रजविलासिनी वाससां विलोलनपरैर्निषेवितमनारतं मारुतैः
There, the restless breezes ceaselessly serve the abodes of the playful women of Vraja, carrying the dust from the lotus ponds stirred by the waves of the Yamunā, daughter of Kalinda, and scattering the pollen of blooming lotuses.
प्रवालनवपल्लवं मरकतच्छदं मौक्तिकप्रभाप्रकरकोरकं कमलरागनानाफलम् । स्थविष्ठमखिलर्तुभिः सततसेवितं कामदं तदन्तरपिकल्पकाङ्घ्रिपमुदञ्चितं चिन्तयेत्
One should contemplate within it a wish-fulfilling tree, with fresh red shoots, emerald leaves, clusters of pearl-like buds, lotus-colored and various fruits, standing firm through all seasons, always attended by celestial beings.
सुहेमशिखराचलेउदितभानुवद्भासुरामधोऽस्य कनकस्थलीममृतशीकरासारिणः । प्रदीप्तमणिकुट्टिमां कुसुमरेणुपुञ्जोज्ज्वलां स्मरेत्पुनरतन्द्रितो विगतषट्तरङ्गांबुधः
One should remember, without fatigue and with a mind free from the six waves, the golden terrace shining like the sun rising over a mountain with golden peaks, where nectar flows, the jeweled floor gleams, and heaps of flower-dust sparkle.
तद्रत्नकुट्टिमनिविष्टमहिष्ठयोगपीठेऽष्टपत्रमरुणं कमलं विचिन्त्य । उद्यद्विरोचनसरोचिरमुष्यमध्ये संचिन्तयेत्सुखनिविष्टमथोमुकुन्दम्
There, on that jeweled floor, one should visualize the supreme yogic seat—a red eight-petaled lotus—and in its center, shining with the radiance of the rising sun, one should meditate on Mukunda, happily seated.
सुत्रामहेति दलिताञ्जनमेघपुञ्जप्रत्यग्रनीलजलजन्मसमानभासम् । सुस्निग्धनीलघनकुञ्चितकेशजालं राजन्मनोज्ञशितिकण्ठशिखण्डचूडम्
He is adorned with a garland, his complexion like a fresh blue lotus born from a cluster of dark rain clouds, his hair glossy, deep blue, and curly, and his head crowned with a peacock feather—charming to behold, O King.
रोलम्बलालितसुरद्रुमसूनुसंपद्युक्तं समुत्कचनवोत्पलकर्णपूरम् । लोलालिभिः स्फुरितभालतलप्रदीप्तगोरोचनातिलकमुज्ज्वलचिल्लिचापम्
He is adorned with a swinging, lovely son of the celestial tree, his ears decorated with upward-pointing blue lotuses, his forehead shining with a brilliant yellow mark, and his bow-like eyebrows flickering with playful bees.
आपूर्णशारदगताङ्क शशाङ्कबिम्बकान्ताननं कमलपत्रविशालनेत्रम् । रत्नस्फुरन्मकरकुण्डलरश्मिदीप्तगण्डस्थलीमुकुरमुन्नतचारुनासम्
His face shone with the beauty of the full autumn moon, radiant as the moon's disc, with eyes wide as lotus petals, cheeks glowing with the light of gem-studded makara earrings, and a high, lovely nose reflected in the mirror of his shining face.
सिन्दूरसुन्दरतराधरमिन्दुकुन्दमन्दारमन्दहसितद्युतिदीपिताशम् । वन्यप्रवालकुसुमप्रचयावकॢप्तग्रैवेयकोज्ज्वलमनोहरकम्बुकण्ठम्
His lips were more beautiful than vermilion, his smile gentle as the moon, jasmine, and mandara flowers, lighting up his face; his neck, adorned with a garland of wild coral flowers, gleamed with a captivating brilliance.
मत्तभ्रमद्भ्रमरघुष्टविलम्बमानं संतानकप्रसरदामपरिष्कृतांसम् । हारावलीभगणराजितपीवरोरुव्योमस्थलीलसितकौस्तुभभानुमन्तम्
Bees, intoxicated and humming, hovered around him; his shoulders were adorned with garlands of heavenly flowers, and his broad chest was decorated with rows of necklaces, shining with the Kaustubha gem like the sun in the sky.
श्रीवत्सलक्षणसुलक्षितमुन्नतांसमाजानुपीनपरिवृत्तसुजातबाहुम् । आबन्धुरोदरमुदारगभीरनाभिं भृङ्गाङ्गनानि करमंजुलरोमराजिम्
Marked with the auspicious Śrīvatsa, his shoulders were high and well-formed, his arms long, round, and strong, his waist slender, his navel deep and noble, and his chest adorned with rows of fine, dark hair like lines drawn by bees.
नानामणिप्रघटिताङ्गदकङ्कणोर्मि ग्रैवेयसारसननूपुरतुन्दबन्धम् । दिव्याङ्गरागपरिपिञ्जरिताङ्गयष्टिमापीतवस्त्रपरिवीतनितम्बबिम्बम्
He wore armlets and bracelets set with various gems, a shining necklace, a girdle, anklets, and a waistband; his divine body was tinged with celestial perfumes, and his hips were wrapped in yellow garments.
चारूरुजानुमनुवृत्तमनोज्ञजङ्घं कान्तोन्नतप्रपदनिन्दित कूर्मकान्तिम् । माणिक्यदर्पणलसन्नखराजराजद्रक्ताङ्गुलिच्छदनुसुन्दरपादपद्मम्
His thighs, knees, and shapely calves were graceful, his feet beautiful and radiant, outshining the tortoise in splendor, with nails like rubies, and his lotus feet were covered by reddish, jewel-like toes.
मत्स्याङ्कुशारिदरकेतुयवाब्जवज्रैः संलक्षितारुणकराङ्घ्रितलाभिरामम् । लावण्यसारसमुदायविनिर्मिताङ्गं सौन्दर्यनिन्दितमनोभव देहकान्तिम्
His hands and feet were marked with the signs of fish, goad, arrow, banner, barley, and thunderbolt, and their reddish soles delighted the eye; his form was fashioned from the essence of beauty, surpassing even the god of love in charm.
आस्यारविन्दपरिपूरितवेणुरन्ध्रलोलत्कराङ्गुलिसमीरितदिव्यरागैः । शश्वद्भवैः कृतनिविष्टसमस्तजन्तुसंतानसंनतिमनन्तसुखाम्बुराशिम्
With his lotus-like mouth pressed to the flute, his fingers danced over its holes, producing divine melodies; by this music, he brought joy to all living beings, becoming an endless ocean of bliss.
गोभिर्मुखाम्बुजविलीनविलोचनाभिरूधोभरस्खलितमन्थरमन्दगाभिः । दन्ताग्रदष्टपरिशिष्टतृणाङ्कुराभिरालम्बिवालधिलताभिरथाभिवीतम्
He was surrounded by cows whose eyes were fixed on his lotus face, moving slowly under the weight of their full udders, nibbling the tips of grass with their teeth, and their tails gently brushing the ground.
संप्रस्नुतस्तनविभूषणपूर्णनिश्चलास्याद्दृढक्षरितफेनिलदुग्धमुग्धैः । वेणुप्रवर्तितमनोहरमन्दगीतदत्तोच्चकर्णयुगलैरपितर्णकैश्च
Their udders, adorned with ornaments, overflowed with still, foamy milk, firmly streaming from their mouths; their ears perked up to the enchanting, gentle music of his flute, and their calves eagerly drank.
प्रत्यग्रशृङ्गमृदुमस्तकसंप्रहारसंरम्भभावनविलोलखुराग्रपातैः । आमेदुरैर्बहुलसास्नगलैरुदग्रपुच्छैश्च वत्सतरवत्सतरीनिकायैः
The calves, with fresh horns and soft heads, playfully butted each other, their hooves lightly striking the ground; their thick, dangling dewlaps and raised tails showed their excitement as they gathered together.
हम्भारवक्षुभितदिग्वलयैर्महद्भिरध्युक्षभिः पृथुककुद्भरभारखिन्नैः । उत्तम्भितश्रुतिपुटीपरिपीतवंशध्वानामृतोद्धतविकासिविशालघोणैः
The great bulls, their bellowing resounding through the quarters, moved slowly, burdened by their massive humps; their wide nostrils flared as they drank in the nectar of the flute's sound, their ears standing tall.
गोपैः समानगुणशीलवयोविलासवेशैश्च मूर्छितकलस्वनवेणुवीणैः । मन्दोच्चतारपटुगानपरैर्विलोलदोर्वल्लरीललितलास्यविधानदक्षैः
He was surrounded by cowherds, equal in virtue, character, age, and appearance, playing sweet, melodious tunes on their flutes and vīṇās, singing in gentle and high tones, skilled in graceful dance with their waving arms.
जङ्घान्तपीवरकटीरतटीनिबद्धव्यालोलकिङ्किणिघटारणितैरटद्भिः । मुग्धैस्तरक्षुनखकल्पितकान्तभूषैरव्यक्तमंजुवचनैः पृथुकैः परीतम्
Around him were young boys, their thick waists girded with jingling bells that rang as they moved, adorned with charming ornaments made from tiger claws, speaking indistinct, sweet words.
अथ सुललितगोपसुन्दरीणां पृथुकबरीषनितम्बमन्थराणाम् । गुरुकुचभरभंगुरावलग्नत्रिवलिविजृम्भितरोमराजिभाजाम्
Then, among the graceful cowherd maidens, with thick hair and swaying hips, whose heavy breasts pressed against their slender waists, and whose bodies were adorned with lines of fine hair,
तदतिरुचिरचारुवेणुवाद्यामृतरसपल्लविताङ्गजाङ्घ्रिपस्य । मुकुलविमलरम्यरूढरोमोद्गमसमलंकृतगात्रवल्लरीणाम्
As the exceedingly beautiful and charming music of the flute, filled with nectar, blossomed forth, the bodies of the maidens, adorned with fresh, pure, and lovely goosebumps, were transformed.
तदतिरुचिर मन्दहासचन्द्रातपपरिजृम्भितरागवारिराशेः । तरलतरतरङ्गभङ्गविप्रुट्प्रकरघनश्रमबिन्दुसंततानाम्
From the exceedingly lovely, gentle smile, like moonlight, of the one whose heart overflowed with love, waves of trembling sweat drops, dense as the spray of restless waves, appeared on their bodies.
तदतिललितमन्दचिल्लिचापच्युतनिशितेक्षणमारबाणवृष्ट्या । दलितसकलमर्मविह्वलाङ्गप्रविसृतदुःसहवेपथुव्यथानाम्
From the delicate, playful glances shot like arrows from their sidelong eyes, their entire bodies trembled, their limbs overwhelmed, and they were seized by an unbearable, spreading shiver.
तदतिरुचिरवेषरूपशोभामृतरसपानविधानलालसानाम् । प्रणयसलिलपूरवाहिनीनामलसविलोलविलोचनाम्बुजानाम्
Of those whose exceedingly charming forms and attire shine, who long to partake of the nectar of delight, whose eyes—like lotuses—move lazily and languidly, flowing with the waters of affection,
विस्रंसत्कबरीकलापविगलत्फुल्लत्प्रसूनास्रवन् । माध्वीलम्पटचञ्चरीकघटयासंसेवितानां मुहुः । मारोन्मादमदस्खलन्मृदुगिरामालोलकाञ्च्युल्लस-। न्नीवीविश्लथमानचीनसिचयान्तार्चिर्नितम्बत्विषाम्
Whose loosened hair, adorned with falling, blossoming flowers, is repeatedly attended by bees greedy for honey; whose gentle speech, faltering with the intoxication of love, whose girdles and loosened garments shimmer, and whose hips radiate with the glow of loosened sashes and ornaments.