Prema Rasa Madira- Maha Sakhi Madhuri

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Namaste.

 

Happy celebration of 'Lalita-Shashti', the auspicious appearance day

of Lalita Maha-Sakhi!

For remembering Lalita devi - foremost of Radha's Ashta Maha Sakhis

here is a 'pada' in Vraja bhasha from 'Maha Sakhi Madhuri' of 'Prema

Rasa Madira' by Sri Kripaluji Maharaj glorifying Lalita devi.

 

Devotees lovingly sing this 'Kirtana' in melodious tune meditating

upon the intimate associate of the Divine Couple.

 

"sakhina mahan lalitA parama pradhAn",

 

Of the most intimate playmates of Radharani, Lalita sakhi is the

foremost and supremely important.

 

"gorocana sama tanu-duti damakati, rati-rasa-catur sujAn,"

 

Her bodily complexion is of glowing yellow like the 'gorocana' and

she is a great expert in the mellows of amorous pastimes.

 

"pahire paTa paridhAn manohar, mora puccha unmAn,"

 

She is robed in elegantly flowing fine silk garments resembling the

enchanting plumes of the peacock.

 

"borI rucira banAya khavAvati, zyAmA-zyamahin pAn,"

 

Lalita sakhi tastefully prepares the delicious 'paan', the 'tambula'

using delicate spices, nuts and betel leaves for the chewing pleasure

of her dearest Couple, and feeds Shyamaa-Shyam with great joy and

affection.

 

pyArI pI ke hIke nIke, saMketahin pahicAn,

 

She stays in close association with both, Pyari (Beloved Radha) and

Piya (Darling Krishna), understanding Them well, being quite familiar

with Their messages made through mere bodily signs and emotional

gestures.

Thus this intimate friend cleverly recognizes the Divine Couple's

needs, moods and innermost desires without being told in words.

 

jehi vidhi baDhe 'kRpAlu' duhumn rati, timi Acarati na An

 

In the concluding verse, the saint-poet confirms that Lalita sakhi is

always actively engaged in the blissful confidential service by which

the ecstatic Divine Love of Radha-Govind continuously becomes

multiplied in the blessed forest of sacred Vrindavana.

 

All glories to Priya Mahasakhi Lalita devi.

 

Jaya Sri Radhey!