Govardhana Girivara Kevala Nirjana Sthala
In a solitary place on Govardhana Hill, the best of mountains, Sri Sri Radha and Krsna sit on a couch, when, accompanied by Lalita and Visakha, will I jubilantly serve Their reddish lotus feet?
When will I take camphor and betel-nuts from a golden box, and place it in Their lotus mouths? When will I give them sashes made with jewelled bells, and when will I place jewelled ankle-bells on Their lotus feet?
When will I fill a golden goblet for the Divine couple? When will I anoint Their limbs with aromatic sandalwood paste? When, my spiritual master in his original form as a gopi, at my left, will I fan Their three-fold bending forms with a camara wisk?
When, seeing the lotus eyes of the Divine couple, will the hairs of my body stand up in ecstasy? When will I be able to directly touch Their lotus feet? Narottama dasa, who is the servant of Lord Caitanya's servants, desires in this way. He has no other desires.
About Govardhana Girivara Kevala Nirjana Sthala
"Govardhana Girivara Kevala Nirjana Sthala" ("Govardhana, Best of Hills, a Solitary Place") pictures Govardhana Hill as the setting for the devotee's cherished, solitary service, four verses grounding this section's longing in one specific sacred place.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Govardhana Girivara Kevala Nirjana Sthala?
Govardhana Girivara Kevala Nirjana Sthala was composed by Narottama Dasa Thakura. It appears in Prarthana.
What is the meaning of Govardhana Girivara Kevala Nirjana Sthala?
In a solitary place on Govardhana Hill, the best of mountains, Sri Sri Radha and Krsna sit on a couch, when, accompanied by Lalita and Visakha, will I jubilantly serve Their reddish lotus feet?
How many verses does Govardhana Girivara Kevala Nirjana Sthala have?
Govardhana Girivara Kevala Nirjana Sthala has 4 verses.
Can I download Govardhana Girivara Kevala Nirjana Sthala as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Govardhana Girivara Kevala Nirjana Sthala — 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.