Prarthana Paddhatih
AI-drafted translation — pending review
Whose limbs are purely fair like refined gold, whose eyes have the grace of a young doe, whose face's beauty has conquered ten million moons, and who is wrapped in a garment dark as a raincloud.
Her hair braided as the young cowherd women braid theirs, blooming with jasmine flowers; her bodily beauty enhanced by divine ornaments of jewels and the like.
The guide of the circle skilled in the arts of rasa, honored with the respect due a leader, surrounded by her eight most beloved companions of the same age.
Who, by the movement of her restless sidelong glances, throws Kesava into agitation; whose lovely bimba-red lips are the very life-nectar of the son of Vraja's king.
O queen of Vrindavana, this person, bowing down, rolling about on the bank of the Yamuna, his heart in turmoil, cries out to you with these pitiful words:
"Though I am an offender, though unqualified, though this person is of poor intelligence — kindly grant me even the smallest fraction of the gift of your service."
It is not fitting for you to disregard this person in his distress, for your heart is always like butter, ever melting at the radiant warmth of mercy.
About Prarthana Paddhatih
A seven-verse Rupa Goswami prayer addressed directly to Vrndavanesvari, Radha as queen of Vrindavana, surrounded by her eight closest sakhis. The poet-devotee pictures himself rolling in distress on the bank of the Yamuna, begging for even the smallest fraction of service at her feet, and closes by comparing her heart to butter that melts before the warmth of mercy.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Prarthana Paddhatih?
Prarthana Paddhatih was composed by Rupa Goswami.
What is the meaning of Prarthana Paddhatih?
Whose limbs are purely fair like refined gold, whose eyes have the grace of a young doe, whose face's beauty has conquered ten million moons, and who is wrapped in a garment dark as a raincloud.
How many verses does Prarthana Paddhatih have?
Prarthana Paddhatih has 7 verses.
Can I download Prarthana Paddhatih as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Prarthana Paddhatih — 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.