Anga Syamalima Chatabhir
AI-drafted translation — pending review
Let us meditate on Damodara, whose bodily radiance of dark loveliness on every side dims the beauty of the blue lotus; whose splendid silken garment of yellow puts the radiance of gold to shame; who delights in sporting in the Vrindavana forest; whose heart is adorned and made fragrant by a swaying garland; and who rests one brilliant arm upon a companion's shoulder.
About Anga Syamalima Chatabhir
A single, densely packed Sanskrit verse by Rupa Goswami offering a meditation on Lord Damodara -- his dark limbs outshining the blue lotus, his yellow silk shaming refined gold, a fragrant garland swinging over his heart, one radiant arm resting on a companion's shoulder as he sports in Vrindavana forest. Verses of exactly this dhyana type were later gathered by Satyavrata Muni into the well-known Damodarastaka sung throughout Kartika month.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Anga Syamalima Chatabhir?
Anga Syamalima Chatabhir was composed by Rupa Goswami.
What is the meaning of Anga Syamalima Chatabhir?
Let us meditate on Damodara, whose bodily radiance of dark loveliness on every side dims the beauty of the blue lotus; whose splendid silken garment of yellow puts the radiance of gold to shame; who delights in sporting in the Vrindavana forest; whose heart is adorned and made fragrant by a swaying garland; and who rests one brilliant arm upon a companion's shoulder.
How many verses does Anga Syamalima Chatabhir have?
Anga Syamalima Chatabhir has 1 verse.
Can I download Anga Syamalima Chatabhir as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Anga Syamalima Chatabhir — verse and translation on each slide — is available to download in both PowerPoint (.pptx) and PDF formats from this page, for use in kirtan or temple programs.