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14 versionsLord Gaurasundara sings in a very sweet voice, "Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare / Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare."
Whether you are a householder or a sannyāsī, constantly chant, "Hari, Hari!" Don't forget this chanting, either in happiness or distress. Just fill your mouth with hari-nāma.
You are bound up in the network of māyā and are forced to toil fruitlessly. Now you have obtained full consciousness in the human form of life, so chant the names of Rādhā-Mādhava.
Your life may end at any moment, and you have not served the Lord of the senses, Hṛṣīkeśa. Take this advice of Bhaktivinoda: "Just once, relish the nectar of the holy name!"
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About Gay Gora Madhura Sware
A song from Gitavali on the sweetness of the holy name, describing Gora (Chaitanya Mahaprabhu) singing it in a melodious voice and inviting others to join the chanting.
Srila Prabhupada on this song
In a class given in Los Angeles on June 20, 1972, Srila Prabhupada spoke on this song:
“Either you stay at your home as a householder, or you stay in the forest as the renounced order of life, it does not make difference, but you have to chant the maha-mantra, Hare Krsna”
In a class given in Los Angeles on June 20, 1972, Srila Prabhupada spoke on this song:
“So far chanting is concerned, there cannot be any check, because in whatever condition I may be, I can go on chanting this mahā-mantra.”
Excerpted from Srila Prabhupada's recorded classes, © Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International. Read the complete purport at the Vanisource link above.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Gay Gora Madhura Sware?
Gay Gora Madhura Sware was composed by Bhaktivinoda Thakura. It appears in Songs of Vaishnava Acaryas.
What is the meaning of Gay Gora Madhura Sware?
Lord Gaurasundara sings in a very sweet voice, "Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare / Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare."
Where can I listen to Gay Gora Madhura Sware?
You can listen to 14 recordings of Gay Gora Madhura Sware on this page, including versions sung by Srila Prabhupada, HG Agnidev Prabhu, HG Jai Sachinandana Prabhu, HG Vaisesika Prabhu.
How many verses does Gay Gora Madhura Sware have?
Gay Gora Madhura Sware has 4 verses.
Can I download Gay Gora Madhura Sware as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Gay Gora Madhura Sware — 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, ISKCON Devotees. All glories to the devotee singers.