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10 versions"Everyone chant, chant, chant, 'Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa'!" Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityānanda are dancing throughout Nadia, giving this teaching to all. O brothers, you are needlessly suffering under the control of māyā and being carried away by her waves, sometimes floating and sometimes sinking in this ocean of illusion.
If you just understand that the spirit soul is the eternal servant of Kṛṣṇa, you will never have any more sorrows. And when you chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa, your eyes will fill with tears and your body shiver in transcendental ecstasy. This is what I say.
Chant "Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa" in the association of devotees. This is all I ask. Bhaktivinoda says, "When I chant the holy name of the Lord, all dangers flee."
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About Radha Krsna Bol Bol
A simple, joyful song from Gitavali urging everyone to chant the names Radha and Krishna, dance, and lose oneself in kirtana — one of Bhaktivinoda's most accessible congregational songs.
Srila Prabhupada on this song
Srila Prabhupada spoke on this song in one of his classes:
“Lord Caitanya and Nityananda, both together, while walking and dancing through the street, He was instructing that 'All of you simply say Radha-Krsna'”
Excerpted from Srila Prabhupada's recorded classes, © Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International. Read the complete purport at the Vanisource link above.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Radha Krsna Bol Bol?
Radha Krsna Bol Bol was composed by Bhaktivinoda Thakura. It appears in Songs of Vaishnava Acaryas.
What is the meaning of Radha Krsna Bol Bol?
"Everyone chant, chant, chant, 'Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa'!" Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityānanda are dancing throughout Nadia, giving this teaching to all. O brothers, you are needlessly suffering under the control of māyā and being carried away by her waves, sometimes floating and sometimes sinking in this ocean of illusion.
Where can I listen to Radha Krsna Bol Bol?
You can listen to 10 recordings of Radha Krsna Bol Bol on this page, including versions sung by Srila Prabhupada, HG Swarupa Damodar Prabhu, HG Jai Sachinandana Prabhu, HG Sivarama Prabhu.
How many verses does Radha Krsna Bol Bol have?
Radha Krsna Bol Bol has 3 verses.
Can I download Radha Krsna Bol Bol as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Radha Krsna Bol Bol — 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.