Sundara Gaura Naṭa Rāja
Śrī-rāga
Handsome Lord Gaura is the king of dancers. He is a golden kalpa-taru tree growing in Navadvīpa.
His smiles are streams of sweet nectar. His necklace glistens like a host of stars.
The soles of His feet are like red lotus flowers. His anklets jangle like cooing swans.
Govinda dāsa says: The wise devotees are intoxicated by the glories of Lord Gaura the king of the brāhmaṇas.
About Sundara Gaura Naṭa Rāja
Titles Him "the beautiful golden Nataraja" — king of dancers — casting Chaitanya, famed for ecstatic dancing in kirtan, in the role classical iconography reserves for Shiva as lord of the cosmic dance.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Sundara Gaura Naṭa Rāja?
Sundara Gaura Naṭa Rāja was composed by Govinda dāsa. It appears in Songs of the Gaudiya Vaishnava Acaryas.
What is the meaning of Sundara Gaura Naṭa Rāja?
Handsome Lord Gaura is the king of dancers. He is a golden kalpa-taru tree growing in Navadvīpa.
How many verses does Sundara Gaura Naṭa Rāja have?
Sundara Gaura Naṭa Rāja has 4 verses.
Can I download Sundara Gaura Naṭa Rāja as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Sundara Gaura Naṭa Rāja — 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.