Lākha Bāṇa Kanaka Kaṣila Kalebara
Beloyāra-rāga and Kandarpa-tāla
His form is more effulgent than gold purified millions of times. He is more charming than golden Mount Sumeru. He speaks broken words ina choked voice. Tears stream from His eyes. He cannot stay still. He enchants the worlds. For what does His eyes search?
Look at mother Śacī's handsome son! His garceful arms reach to His knees.
He walks like a graceful wild elephant. A mālatī garland sways to and fro on His fair body.
His handsome face defeats the autumn moon. Disguised as tears spiritual bliss and love flood His eyes.
Staggering He takes two or four steps. Unsteady the Lord falls.
Govinda dāsa says: I joyfully surrender everything to Lord Gaura. I am a follower of His followers.
About Lākha Bāṇa Kanaka Kaṣila Kalebara
Likens His golden body to gold that has been tested and rubbed against a touchstone (kasila) — proven, not merely claimed, radiance. A metalworking image for beauty verified rather than simply asserted.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Lākha Bāṇa Kanaka Kaṣila Kalebara?
Lākha Bāṇa Kanaka Kaṣila Kalebara was composed by Govinda dāsa. It appears in Songs of the Gaudiya Vaishnava Acaryas.
What is the meaning of Lākha Bāṇa Kanaka Kaṣila Kalebara?
His form is more effulgent than gold purified millions of times. He is more charming than golden Mount Sumeru. He speaks broken words ina choked voice. Tears stream from His eyes. He cannot stay still. He enchants the worlds. For what does His eyes search?
How many verses does Lākha Bāṇa Kanaka Kaṣila Kalebara have?
Lākha Bāṇa Kanaka Kaṣila Kalebara has 6 verses.
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