Bhāgyabān Śacī Jagannātha
Dhānaśī-rāga
Fortunate Jagannātha Miśra and Śacī-dev.i attained Lord Jagannātha Himself as their son.
As Rāhu swallowed the moon in the month of Phālguna, an infant moon shone with great splendor in Śacī's arms.
How much wealth, wealth of yoga and worship, did Jagannātha Miśra then give in charity to the poor?
Although there were no lamps, the maternity-room was filled with light. At that moment Navadvīpa was filled with great bliss.
Demigods and humans assembled at that place. The Gandharvas an Kinnaras sang and danced.
The Supreme Personality of Godhead had personally come to remove the earth's burden. Now everyone was filled with peerless bliss.
Turning away from worldly things, everyone is now filled with love for Lord Gaura. Prema dāsa now floats in bliss.
About Bhāgyabān Śacī Jagannātha
Declares Saci and Jagannatha Misra fortunate — bhagyavan — for having Chaitanya as their son, a song of praise for the parents' good fortune rather than for Chaitanya's own form or deeds.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Bhāgyabān Śacī Jagannātha?
Bhāgyabān Śacī Jagannātha was composed by Prema dāsa. It appears in Songs of the Gaudiya Vaishnava Acaryas.
What is the meaning of Bhāgyabān Śacī Jagannātha?
Fortunate Jagannātha Miśra and Śacī-dev.i attained Lord Jagannātha Himself as their son.
How many verses does Bhāgyabān Śacī Jagannātha have?
Bhāgyabān Śacī Jagannātha has 7 verses.
Can I download Bhāgyabān Śacī Jagannātha as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Bhāgyabān Śacī Jagannātha — 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.