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Ramya Tilaka Nava Tulasī Dala Bhara Vana Malati Vikasī

1.31.32

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ramya-tilaka-nava-tulasī-dala-bhara-vana-malati-vikasī nija-saurabha-vaśa-madhupa-gītam anugayati veṇu-vilasī

Word for word

ramya charming; tilaka tilaka; nava new; tulasī tulasi; dala of petals; bhara multitude; vana forest; mala-garland; ati-vikasī splendid; nija own; saurabha by the fragrance; vaśa overwhelmed; madhupa of the bees; gītam the song; anugayati accompanying; veṇu the flute; vilasī playing

Translation

Kṛṣṇa is splendid with charming tilaka and garlands of fresh tulasi leaves and forest flowers. Playing the flute, He accompanies the buzzing bees intoxicated by the sweet fragrance of His transcendental form.

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atha sarasa-yuta-haṁsayuta-tatir alam anugamya parīta parito nyaviśata tam aviśatī rutim iha ya hari-gīta

Word for word

atha then; sarasa cranes; yuta with; haṁsa of swans; ayuta a great host; tatiḥ a multitude; alam greatly; anugamya following; parīta surrounded; parītaḥ - on all sides; nyaviśata entered; tam that; aviśati enters; rutim sound; iha here; ya which; hari of Lord Kṛṣṇa; gita the music

Translation

A great host of swans and cranes followed and surrounded Him. Their warbling joined in a concert with His flute.

About Ramya Tilaka Nava Tulasī Dala Bhara Vana Malati Vikasī

One verse from within Gopala-campu. Its opening words describe 'a beautiful tilaka, laden with fresh tulasi leaves, blooming forest jasmine' — a description of Krishna's decorated appearance, garlanded with tulasi and jasmine, without the narrative that surrounds it.

Frequently asked

Who wrote Ramya Tilaka Nava Tulasī Dala Bhara Vana Malati Vikasī?

Ramya Tilaka Nava Tulasī Dala Bhara Vana Malati Vikasī was composed by Jiva Goswami. It appears in Gopala Campu.

What is the meaning of Ramya Tilaka Nava Tulasī Dala Bhara Vana Malati Vikasī?

Kṛṣṇa is splendid with charming tilaka and garlands of fresh tulasi leaves and forest flowers. Playing the flute, He accompanies the buzzing bees intoxicated by the sweet fragrance of His transcendental form.

How many verses does Ramya Tilaka Nava Tulasī Dala Bhara Vana Malati Vikasī have?

Ramya Tilaka Nava Tulasī Dala Bhara Vana Malati Vikasī has 2 verses.

Can I download Ramya Tilaka Nava Tulasī Dala Bhara Vana Malati Vikasī as a PPT or PDF?

Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Ramya Tilaka Nava Tulasī Dala Bhara Vana Malati Vikasī — 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.