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sahaja-prema-mṛdula- pura-strī-gaṇa-ṣocita pura-strī-nindditāṣeṣa- sabhya-lajjāti-lajjita
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sahaja natural; prema with love; mrdula gentle; pura of the city; stri of the women; gana by the multitude; socita lamented; pura of the city; stri by the women; nindita criticised; asesa complete; sabhya of civilized society; lajja with the shame; ati very; lajjita embarrassed
Translation

O Lord Krsna, the naturally affectionate and gentle women of Mathura lamented (when they saw You fighting with Canura). The women critized the entire assembly (for tolerating the unfair match of the tender young Krsna, with the powerful Canura), and everyone became very embarrassed.

strī-gaṇodgīta-mahima- vraja-strī-stuti-harṣita pitṛ-mātṛ-mahārti-jṇa jaya cāṇūra-mardana
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stri of the women; gana by the assembly; udgita sung; mahima the glorification; vraja of Vrajabhumi; stri to the women; stuti by the prayers; harsita pleased; pitr of Your father; matr of Your mother; arti suffering; jna understanding; jaya all glories; canura of Canura; mardana O Killer
Translation

O Lord Krsna, You became pleased when the women of Mathura sang this glorification of the gopis of Vraja. Understanding the sufferings of Your father and mother, You quickly killed Canura. O Lord, all glories unto You.

ṣala-toṣala-saṁhartar bala-ghāṭita-mṣṭika vidrāvitānya-mallaugha rāma-pātita-kūṭaka
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sala of Sala; tosala and Tosala; samhartah O killer; bala by Balarama; ghatita killed; mustika Mustika; vidravita caused to flee; anya other; malla of wrestlers; ogha band; rama by Lord Balarama; patita caused to fall; kutaka Kutaka
Translation

O Lord krsna, when You killed Sala, and Tosala, and Lord

ucca-maṇca-stha-durvṛtta- kaṁsa-durvākya-kopita attāsi-carma-saṇcāri kaṁsa-keṣagrahoddhata
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ucca tall; manca on the dais; stha staying; durvrtta demon; kamsa of Kamsa; durvakya demoniac words; kopita angered; atta taken; asi sword; carma and shield; sancari moving; kamsa of Kamsa; kesa the hair; graha grasping; uddhata violent
Translation

O Lord Krsna, You became very angry, hearing the demoniac words of Kamsa from the high dais. When Kamsa moved his sword and shield (to kill You), You violently grasped his hair.

bhūmi-patita-bhojendra kaṁsopari-vikūrdita kaṁsa-dhvaṁsana kaṁsāre jaya kaṁsa-nisūdana
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bhumi of the ground; patita caused to fall; bhoja of the Bhoja dynasty; indra the king; kamsa Kamsa; upari above; vikurdita jumped; kamsa of Kamsa; dhvamsana destruction; kamsa of Kamsa; are O enemy; jaya all glories; kamsa of Kamsa; nisudana killer
Translation

O Lord Krsna, You threw Kamsa, King of the Bhojas, to the ground, and jumped up on his back. O enemy of Kamsa, O Killer of Kamsa, all glories unto You.

hṛtorvī-bhaya-bhārārte jagac-chalya-vināṣaka pitṛ-mātṛ-praharṣārtha- mṛta-kaṁsa-vikārṣaka
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hrta removed; urvi of the earth; bhaya fear; bhara burden; arte distress; jagat of the universe; salya the painful thorn; vinasaka anihillating; pitr of the father; matr of Your mother; praharsa of the satisfaction; artha for the purpose; mrta dead; kamsa Kamsa; vikarsaka dragging
Translation

O Lord Krsna, You killed Kamsa who was like a sharp thorn causing pain to the entire world, and in this way You removed the fears and sufferings of the earth. To satisfy Your father and mother and reassure them that the demon was actually dead, You dragged the dead body of Kamsa.

brahmaṣādi-surānandin kalanemi-vimuktida bala-ghaṭita-duṣṭāṣṭa- kaṁsa-sodara pāhi mām
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brahma by Lord Brahma; isa and Lord Siva; adi headed; sura demigods; anandin delighting; kalanemi to Kalanemi; vimukti liberation; da granting; bala by Lord Balarama; ghatita killed; dusta demons; asta eight; kamsa of Kamsa; sahodara brothers; pahi please protect; mam me
Translation

O Lord Krsna, when You killed Kamsa, who was formely known as Kalanemi-daitya, You caused Lord Brahma, Lord Siva and all the demigods to rejoice. Lord Balarama then killed Kamsa's eight demoniac brothers. O Lord, please protect me.

Frequently asked

Who wrote Obeisance 95-96?

Obeisance 95-96 was composed by Sanatana Goswami. It appears in Krsna Lila Stava.

What is the meaning of Obeisance 95-96?

O Lord Krsna, the naturally affectionate and gentle women of Mathura lamented (when they saw You fighting with Canura). The women critized the entire assembly (for tolerating the unfair match of the tender young Krsna, with the powerful Canura), and everyone became very embarrassed.

How many verses does Obeisance 95-96 have?

Obeisance 95-96 has 7 verses.

Can I download Obeisance 95-96 as a PPT or PDF?

Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Obeisance 95-96 — 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.