Śrī Rūpa Gosāi Śrī Guru Rūpete
O Lord! Śrī Rūpa Gosāṣi, in the form of Śrī Guru, spoke these instructions into my ears: “O beggar for the Name! Understand my words and you will attain loving attachment for chanting the Name.
“Engage your tongue and mind in chanting and remembering Kṛṣṇa’s Names, Forms, Qualities, and Pastimes with great care, following the gradual process of development.
“Reside in Vraja, become a rāgānugā, and engage in remembrance and kīrtan. Spend all of your time in this way, and cherish this as the essence of all instruction.”
O Śrī Rūpa Gosāṣi! When will you mercifully grant this beggar residence in Vraja? You are a rāgātmika devotee. To follow in your footsteps is this servant’s desire.
About Śrī Rūpa Gosāi Śrī Guru Rūpete
Addressed to Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī in his form as spiritual guide, śrī-guru-rūpete, treating him not as a historical figure but as an active spiritual guide reachable through sincere prayer.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Śrī Rūpa Gosāi Śrī Guru Rūpete?
Śrī Rūpa Gosāi Śrī Guru Rūpete was composed by Bhaktivinoda Thakura. It appears in Saranagati.
What is the meaning of Śrī Rūpa Gosāi Śrī Guru Rūpete?
O Lord! Śrī Rūpa Gosāṣi, in the form of Śrī Guru, spoke these instructions into my ears: “O beggar for the Name! Understand my words and you will attain loving attachment for chanting the Name.
How many verses does Śrī Rūpa Gosāi Śrī Guru Rūpete have?
Śrī Rūpa Gosāi Śrī Guru Rūpete has 4 verses.
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