Dhule Dhule Gora Chanda
"Moonlike Gaura Swaying To and Fro" — 10. Dhule Dhule Gorā Chāṅda
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3 versionsThe moonlike Lord Gaura Cāṅda arrives in Vṛndāvana while dancing, swaying to and fro, and singing the glories of Lord Hari.
The creepers adorning the trees of Vṛndāvana are overwhelmed with ecstatic love, and they are speaking about the glories of Lord Hari. Flocks of birds who live in the groves are singing the name of Lord Hari.
Lord Gaura says, "Hari! Hari!", a female parrot responds, "Hari! Hari!", and then all the male and female parrots start singing a loud chorus of the name of Hari.
Becoming intoxicated by the holy name, the deer come forward from out of the forest. The peacocks and peahens are dancing and frolicking in ecstatic love.
Lord Hari is in His heart, Lord Hari is in His meditation, and He always chants the name of Hari with His voice. Gaura Chāṅda is intoxicated by ecstatic mellows and rolls around on the ground while singing and singing harinām.
Arriving on the bank of the Yamunā river, He dances wildly while chanting "Hari! Hari!" Mother Yamunā becomes so ecstatic that she arises and comes forward to wash Lord Gaurāṅga's feet.
About Dhule Dhule Gora Chanda
A Bengali kirtan describing Gaura (Chaitanya Mahaprabhu) swaying like the moon, evoking the ecstatic dancing that marked his sankirtana processions in Nabadwip and Puri. No specific author is identified for this six-verse song.
Frequently asked
What is the meaning of Dhule Dhule Gora Chanda?
The moonlike Lord Gaura Cāṅda arrives in Vṛndāvana while dancing, swaying to and fro, and singing the glories of Lord Hari.
Where can I listen to Dhule Dhule Gora Chanda?
You can listen to 3 recordings of Dhule Dhule Gora Chanda on this page, including versions sung by HG Sivarama Prabhu, HG Vaiyasaki Prabhu, HG Jai Sachinandana Prabhu.
How many verses does Dhule Dhule Gora Chanda have?
Dhule Dhule Gora Chanda has 6 verses.
Can I download Dhule Dhule Gora Chanda as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Dhule Dhule Gora Chanda — 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.
Audio courtesy of ISKCON Desire Tree. All glories to the devotee singers.