Joga Pīṭhopari Sthita Aṣṭa Sakhī Subeṣṭita
b — (Daśakuśī)
Staying in the yoga-pīṭha in a kadamba grove in Vṛndāvana, surrounded by the eight sakhīs, and with Rādhā at His side, Lord Kṛṣṇa, who charms the hearts of the whole world, plays the flute. I place my life at His feet.
Following the sakhī's commands, I serve the feet of the divine couple. I, Their maidsrrvant, always meditate on the divine couple's feet.
Sometimes They hold my hand and speak sweet words. Very happily Theyaccept the garlands I offer and chew the betelnuts I bring.
Sometimes They play a trick and I cannot see Them. Not seeing Them, I burn with fever.
I am always the maidservant at Their feet. The joy of meeting Them and the agony of separation from Them are all the same to me.
Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa are my life. Whether I live or die, whether They save me or kill me, I pray They will always be happy.
Bhaktivinoda knows nothing but Them. Falling down before them, she joins the sakhīs. Always staying in Rādhā's group, she desires only the feet of the divine couple.
About Joga Pīṭhopari Sthita Aṣṭa Sakhī Subeṣṭita
Closes Siksastaka with a scene in the spiritual realm, the yoga-pitha, where Radha and Krsna are surrounded, subestita, by their eight principal confidential associates, the asta-sakhi — letting the section's instructions open, by its final verse, onto the very pastime they exist to lead a devotee toward.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Joga Pīṭhopari Sthita Aṣṭa Sakhī Subeṣṭita?
Joga Pīṭhopari Sthita Aṣṭa Sakhī Subeṣṭita was composed by Bhaktivinoda Thakura. It appears in Gitavali.
What is the meaning of Joga Pīṭhopari Sthita Aṣṭa Sakhī Subeṣṭita?
Staying in the yoga-pīṭha in a kadamba grove in Vṛndāvana, surrounded by the eight sakhīs, and with Rādhā at His side, Lord Kṛṣṇa, who charms the hearts of the whole world, plays the flute. I place my life at His feet.
How many verses does Joga Pīṭhopari Sthita Aṣṭa Sakhī Subeṣṭita have?
Joga Pīṭhopari Sthita Aṣṭa Sakhī Subeṣṭita has 7 verses.
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