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12 versionsThe lotus feet of Lord Nityānanda are a shelter where one will get the soothing moonlight not only of one but of millions of moons. If the world wants to have real peace, it should take shelter of Lord Nityānanda. Unless one takes shelter under the shade of the lotus feet of Lord Nityānanda, it will be very difficult for him to approach Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa. If one actually wants to enter into the dancing party of Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa, he must firmly catch hold of the lotus feet of Lord Nityānanda.
Anyone who has not established his relationship with Nityānanda Prabhu is understood to have spoiled his valuable human birth. Such a human being is actually an uncontrollable animal. Because he never uttered the holy name of Nityānanda, he has become merged into so-called material happiness. What can his useless education and family tradition do to help him?
Being maddened after false prestige and identification with the body, one is thinking, “Oh, what is Nityānanda? What can He do for me? I don’t care.” The result is that he is accepting something false to be truth. If you actually want to approach the association of Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa, you must first achieve the mercy of Lord Nityānanda. When He is merciful toward you, then you will be able to approach Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa. Therefore you should firmly grasp the lotus feet of Lord Nityānanda.
The lotus feet of Nityānanda are not illusion: they are a fact. One who engages in the transcendental loving service of Nityānanda is also transcendental. Always try to catch the lotus feet of Lord Nityānanda. This Narottama Dāsa is very unhappy. Therefore I am praying to Lord Nityānanda to make me happy. My dear Lord, please keep me close to Your lotus feet.
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About Nitai Pada Kamala
A beloved song describing the lotus feet of Nitai (Nityananda Prabhu) as the singer's life's treasure and as the wish-fulfilling tree granting whatever a devotee desires — one of the most widely sung songs in Gaudiya kirtana today.
Srila Prabhupada on this song
In a class given in Los Angeles on January 31, 1969, Srila Prabhupada spoke on this song:
“If you are actually serious about going back to home, back to Godhead, then please seek after the mercy of Nityananda”
In a class given in Los Angeles on December 21, 1968, Srila Prabhupada spoke on this song:
“This is a very nice song sung by Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura.”
Excerpted from Srila Prabhupada's recorded classes, © Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International. Read the complete purport at the Vanisource link above.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Nitai Pada Kamala?
Nitai Pada Kamala was composed by Narottama Dasa Thakura. It appears in Songs of Vaishnava Acaryas.
What is the meaning of Nitai Pada Kamala?
The lotus feet of Lord Nityānanda are a shelter where one will get the soothing moonlight not only of one but of millions of moons. If the world wants to have real peace, it should take shelter of Lord Nityānanda. Unless one takes shelter under the shade of the lotus feet of Lord Nityānanda, it will be very difficult for him to approach Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa. If one actually wants to enter into the dancing party of Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa, he must firmly catch hold of the lotus feet of Lord Nityānanda.
Where can I listen to Nitai Pada Kamala?
You can listen to 12 recordings of Nitai Pada Kamala on this page, including versions sung by Srila Prabhupada, HG Ananta Nitai Prabhu, HG Sivarama Prabhu, HG Jai Sachinandana Prabhu.
How many verses does Nitai Pada Kamala have?
Nitai Pada Kamala has 4 verses.
Can I download Nitai Pada Kamala as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Nitai Pada Kamala — verse and translation on each slide — is available to download in both PowerPoint (.pptx) and PDF formats from this page, for use in kirtan or temple programs.
Audio courtesy of ISKCON Desire Tree, ISKCON Devotees. All glories to the devotee singers.