Look at Gaura and Nitāi, the two brothers who sit on the Deity-throne! As the sun comes to the night, so They descended from the spiritual sky and came to this earth.
Śrīvāsa Pandita and His associates joyfully gaze at the two Lords. From how many jars is scented water poured on the two Lord's heads?
Conchshells, bells, gongs, flutes, vīṇās, flutes, kholas, are karatālas are sounded. There is a tumult of "Jaya! Jaya!" and "Hari! Hari!" From the four directions the devotees sing.
The bathing completed, and now dressed in new garemnts, the two Lords sit on the throne. With incense, lamps, and arghya, worship is offered to the two Lords.
Offerings of food are presented. betelnuts and sandal paste are offered at the end. Offering a flower garland, and then performing ārati, Kṛṣṇa-dāsa bows down before the two Lords.
About Dekha Du I Bhā I Gaura Nitā I
A direct call to "behold the two brothers, Gaura and Nitai" — exhortative rather than descriptive, urging the listener to look rather than describing what is seen, matching this poet's more address-driven style.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Dekha Du I Bhā I Gaura Nitā I?
Dekha Du I Bhā I Gaura Nitā I was composed by Kṛṣṇa dāsa. It appears in Songs of the Gaudiya Vaishnava Acaryas.
What is the meaning of Dekha Du I Bhā I Gaura Nitā I?
Look at Gaura and Nitāi, the two brothers who sit on the Deity-throne! As the sun comes to the night, so They descended from the spiritual sky and came to this earth.
How many verses does Dekha Du I Bhā I Gaura Nitā I have?
Dekha Du I Bhā I Gaura Nitā I has 5 verses.
Can I download Dekha Du I Bhā I Gaura Nitā I as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Dekha Du I Bhā I Gaura Nitā I — 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.