Nirupama Hema Jyoti Jini Baraṇa
Kānāḍā-rāga
His peerless complexion defeats the splendor of gold. The soles of His feet are reddish. He is delighted by the devotees' songs.
Adorned with the jewels of all virtues Lord Gauracandra dances. The four directions are filled with sounds of "Hari! Hari!"
His handsome face rebukes the autumn moon. Day and night tears of ecstatic spiritual love stream from His eyes.
The hairs of His body stand erect. He floats in the nectar of ecstatic spiritual love. He cannot remain peaceful.
He fills the worlds with bliss. On the entire earth Govinda dāsa alone was cheated of that bliss.
About Nirupama Hema Jyoti Jini Baraṇa
Claims His golden radiance is "nirupama" — peerless, without comparison — surpassing (jini) even gold's own natural luster. A verse that pushes the usual gold comparison one step further by saying gold itself falls short.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Nirupama Hema Jyoti Jini Baraṇa?
Nirupama Hema Jyoti Jini Baraṇa was composed by Govinda dāsa. It appears in Songs of the Gaudiya Vaishnava Acaryas.
What is the meaning of Nirupama Hema Jyoti Jini Baraṇa?
His peerless complexion defeats the splendor of gold. The soles of His feet are reddish. He is delighted by the devotees' songs.
How many verses does Nirupama Hema Jyoti Jini Baraṇa have?
Nirupama Hema Jyoti Jini Baraṇa has 5 verses.
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