Āju Śubha Kṣaṇe Nitā I Cāndera
Belābalī-rāga or Maṅgala-rāga
At this auspicious moment Lord Nitāicandra’s adhivasa ritual is splendid and glorious. Lord Nitāi’s garments are peerless. His forehead is graceful and splendid. His limbs glisten with glory.
Glistening in the night, the moon of Lord Nitāi’s face robs away the pride of how many hundreds of Kāmadevas? His graceful playful eyes, eyes like lotus petals, cast many graceful glances. He cannot remain peaceful.
Around HIm on four sides, the brāhmaṇas chant the Vedas. gazing at Lord Nitāi’s graceful form, they feel great bliss in their hearts. Their hearts flooded with bliss, the ladies warble, “Ulu-lululu!”
Many musical instruments play tumultuous music that breaks the sky. The dancers dance. How sweet are their movements! The whole world is filled with sounds of “Jaya! Jaya!” Joyful Ghanaśyāma dasa speaks these words.
About Āju Śubha Kṣaṇe Nitā I Cāndera
"Today, at an auspicious moment, of the Nitai-moon" — marks a specific, unnamed auspicious occasion tied to him, likely a festival song, though the title alone does not specify which.
Frequently asked
What is the meaning of Āju Śubha Kṣaṇe Nitā I Cāndera?
At this auspicious moment Lord Nitāicandra’s adhivasa ritual is splendid and glorious. Lord Nitāi’s garments are peerless. His forehead is graceful and splendid. His limbs glisten with glory.
How many verses does Āju Śubha Kṣaṇe Nitā I Cāndera have?
Āju Śubha Kṣaṇe Nitā I Cāndera has 4 verses.
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