Gaurasundara Parama Śubha Kṣaṇe Dharala Yajṇopabīta
Suha-i-rāga
At a supremely auspicious moment youthful Lord Gaurasundara accepted the sacred-thread. Learned in Vedic rituals, Śacī and Jagannātha Miśra performed the peerless rite.
Many auspicious rituals were performed. "Ulu-lu-lu-lu-lu-lu!", the saintly ladies cheered. The poets recited glorious poems praising Lord Gaurasundara. Every eye was filled with Lord Gaurasundara's glory.
Singers sang. On maruja and other drums drummers joyfully played in the nine rhythms. Dancers danced, their footsteps sounding, "Dhādhi! Dhikadha! Dhilaṅga!"
Their hearts plunged in bliss, the demigods gazed at Lord Gaurasundara's graceful pastimes. Sounds of "Jaya! Jaya!" filled the worlds. Now Narahari dāsa worships Lord Gaurasundara.
About Gaurasundara Parama Śubha Kṣaṇe Dharala Yajṇopabīta
Marks a specific milestone — Gaurasundara receiving the sacred thread at a supremely auspicious moment — the brahminical upanayana rite of passage, rather than birth or wedding, as this song's occasion.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Gaurasundara Parama Śubha Kṣaṇe Dharala Yajṇopabīta?
Gaurasundara Parama Śubha Kṣaṇe Dharala Yajṇopabīta was composed by Narahari dāsa. It appears in Songs of the Gaudiya Vaishnava Acaryas.
What is the meaning of Gaurasundara Parama Śubha Kṣaṇe Dharala Yajṇopabīta?
At a supremely auspicious moment youthful Lord Gaurasundara accepted the sacred-thread. Learned in Vedic rituals, Śacī and Jagannātha Miśra performed the peerless rite.
How many verses does Gaurasundara Parama Śubha Kṣaṇe Dharala Yajṇopabīta have?
Gaurasundara Parama Śubha Kṣaṇe Dharala Yajṇopabīta has 4 verses.
Can I download Gaurasundara Parama Śubha Kṣaṇe Dharala Yajṇopabīta as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Gaurasundara Parama Śubha Kṣaṇe Dharala Yajṇopabīta — 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.