4. Vraja-Raja-Sutastakam

1.

nava-nîrada-nindita-kânti-dharam
Whose complexion conquers that of a fresh raincloud,

rasa-sâgara-nâgara-bhûpa-varam     
The King of Paramours, the ocean of ecstatic mellows,

s'ubha-vankima-câru-s'ikhanda-s'ikham     
Whose crown has a lovely peacock feather auspiciously to one side,

bhaja-krishna-nidhim-vraja-râja-sutam    
Just worship Krishna, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja.

 2.

bhrû-vis'ankita-vankima-s'akru-dhanum
He Whose broadly bending eyebrows appear like arched rainbows,

mukha-candra-vinindita-koti-vidhum     
Whose pure moonlike face belittles millions of ordinary moons.

mridu-manda-suhâsya-subhâshya-yutam  
Who is endowed with sweet gentle smiles and pleasant speech.

bhaja-krishna-nidhim vraja-râja-sutam     
Just worship Krishna, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja.
 
3.

suvikampad-ananga-sad-anga-dharam
He Whose divine bodily limbs tremble profusely with Cupid's agitations,

vraja-vâsi-manohara-ves'a-karam    
Who dresses enchantingly just to fascinate the Vraja vasis

bhris'a-lânchita-nîla-saroja-dris'am    
Who is decorated with extraordinary eyes like blue lotus blossoms

bhaja-krishna-nidhim vraja-râja-sutam    
Just worship Krishna, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja.

 4.

alakâvali-mandita-bhâla-tatham
He Whose forehead is surrounded by a fringe of wavy locks

s'ruti-dolita-mâkara-kundalakam     
Whose earlobes are embellished with swaying shark shaped earrings

kati-veshthita-pîta-patam-sudhatham     
Who is adorned with yellow silk embracing His charming hips

bhaja-krishna-nidhim vraja-râja-sutam     
Just worship Krishna, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja.

 

5.

kala-nûpura-râjita-câru-padam
He Whose feet resound with tinkling ankle bells maddening all

mani-ranjita-ganjita-bhringa-madam    
the bees with their vibration of swinging gemstones

dhvaja-vajra-jhashânkita-pâda-yugam    R
Whose soles are marked with the flag, thunderbolt, fish and more

bhaja-krishna-nidhim vraja-râja-sutam     
Just worship Krishna, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja.

 
6.

bhris'a-candana-carcita-câru-tanum 
He Whose graceful form is smeared with profuse sandalwood paste,

mani-kaustubha-garhita-bhânu-tanum   
Whose body glows with the Kaustubha gem, eclipsing the sun

vraja-bâla-s'iromani-rupa-dhritam     
Whose personal beauty represents the zenith of Vraja youths,

bhaja-krishna-nidhim vraja-râja-sutam     
Just worship Krishna, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja.

 
7.

sura-vrinda-suvandya-mu kunda-harim 
He Who is Mukunda and Hari, worshipable for godly and wise,

sura-nâtha-s'iromani-sarva-gurum    
Who is the guru of all created beings, the crest jewel of all Lords,

giridhâri-murâri-purâri-param     
Who is known as Giridhâri and Murâri, above Lord S'iva

bhaja-krishna-nidhim vraja-râja-sutam     
Just worship Krishna, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja.

 
 8.

vrishabhânu-sutâ-vara-keli param 
He so fond of sporting with the Daughter of Vrishabhanu

rasa-râja-s'iromani-ves'a-dharam     
Who dresses impeccably as the Crown Prince of Mellow Relishers,

jagadîs'varam-îs'varam-îdya-varam     
Who is the most praiseworthy Lord of Lords in the entire universe,

bhaja-krishna-nidhim vraja-râja-sutam     
Just worship Krishna, the Dark Jewel, the son of the King of Vraja.