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Hari Hari Kahe Sikhala Parakara

Refrain
hari hari kāhe śikhala parakāra guru-jane bāñci micha-i bacanāmṛta dinahi karala abhisāra
Translation

Hari! Hari! Where did they learn such tricks? Deceiving their elders with nectar-sweet lies, they went out to meet Krsna in broad daylight.

sabahu badhū-jana calu bṛndābana gaurī ārādhana lāgi aichana mugadha bacana racana kari guru-jana anumati māgi
Translation

All the teenage gopis went to Vrndavana forest to worship Goddess Durga. Speaking sweet words, they asked their elders' permission.

beśa banā-ota nanadi śunāyata catura sakhī sane bāta gaurī ārādhimanoratha pūraba paśupati nandana sātha
Translation

They dressed in nice garments, talked with their sisters-in-law, and spoke clever words with their gopi-friends. They declared all their desires would be fulfilled by worshiping Durga and Ganesa.

su-bāsita kusuma kapūrita tāmbūla bhari le-i candana kāṭora gobinda-dāsapatha daraśāyata yāṅhā nāhi kaṇṭaka ācora
Translation

They brought with them fragrances, flowers, camphor, betel nuts, and cups of sandal paste. Govinda dasa took care no brambles blocked their path.

About Hari Hari Kahe Sikhala Parakara

A song by Govinda Dasa Kaviraja. Govinda Das Kaviraj describes how the teenage gopis of Vrindavana went to meet Lord Krishna in broad daylight after cheating their elders with a host of nectar lies.

Verses
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Frequently asked

Who wrote Hari Hari Kahe Sikhala Parakara?

Hari Hari Kahe Sikhala Parakara was composed by Govinda Dasa Kaviraja.

What is the meaning of Hari Hari Kahe Sikhala Parakara?

Hari! Hari! Where did they learn such tricks? Deceiving their elders with nectar-sweet lies, they went out to meet Krsna in broad daylight.

How many verses does Hari Hari Kahe Sikhala Parakara have?

Hari Hari Kahe Sikhala Parakara has 4 verses.

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