Nadīyāra Ati Puṇyabatī Pati
Bibhāsa-rāga
Where do the thoughts of Nadīyā's saintly ladies run? Not to their own children. At every moment the ladies talk of Śacī's son.
Leaving their beds at sunrise, even for a half a sesame seed's worth of time they cannot be peaceful. Gathering many gifts, they hurry to give them to child Gaura, who is like the moon of Nadīyā.
How many oceans of bliss flood their hearts when they enter Śacī's house? Playing on His mother's lap, child Gaura allows them to see Him, Gaura who in truth is Lord Kṛṣṇa Himself, Kṛṣṇa the moon of Gokula.
For these ladies child Gaura is like their life and breath. He brings cooling bliss to their eyes. Hugging Him, the ladies forget their own bodies. Narahari says: Ah! Ah! Ah! Someday will I love child Gaura as these great devotees do?
About Nadīyāra Ati Puṇyabatī Pati
A short line praising Nadia itself as an exceptionally blessed, meritorious place — the town's own sanctity rather than any single figure is what the title honors.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Nadīyāra Ati Puṇyabatī Pati?
Nadīyāra Ati Puṇyabatī Pati was composed by Narahari dāsa. It appears in Songs of the Gaudiya Vaishnava Acaryas.
What is the meaning of Nadīyāra Ati Puṇyabatī Pati?
Where do the thoughts of Nadīyā's saintly ladies run? Not to their own children. At every moment the ladies talk of Śacī's son.
How many verses does Nadīyāra Ati Puṇyabatī Pati have?
Nadīyāra Ati Puṇyabatī Pati has 4 verses.
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