Vasatu Mano Mama Madana Gopale
Let my mind dwell in Madana-Gopala, who is the very acme of ever-fresh amorous pastimes, relishing to its limit the mellow of love-play with Radha.
His curling locks of hair are crowned with the plume of an intoxicated peacock; the sound of his flute drives away the shyness of ever-new throngs of young women who come rushing to him.
He stands at the foot of a splendid desire-tree on the bright, sandy bank of the Yamuna, the soft yellow garment at his waist made lovelier still by the tinkling of his girdle of small bells.
That youth, whose flute is enchanting and whose lips are sweeter still, steals away the beauty of the dark rain cloud; he is the cakora bird ever drinking the moonlike, enchanting face of Sri Vrsabhanu's daughter.
Resplendent with a necklace of gunja-berries, jewelled earrings shaped like makaras, bracelets and anklets, his soft, sweet smile and charming glance arouse deep longing in the hearts of the rasika women.
A garland of forest flowers swings at his throat, humming with intoxicated bees; his broad, beautiful arms, rubbed with fragrant unguents, show hairs standing on end in ecstasy.
A brilliant jeweled tilaka mark is set off by playful locks of hair, his nose adorned with gold and pearl; his lotus face blossoms with a radiance like millions of autumn moons pouring forth their nectarean rays.
His neck, waist and feet bend in enchanting curves, his form ever-fresh and tender, steadfast in the arena of amorous sport within the new bowers and cottages of Vrndavana.
His radiant limbs are richly anointed with fragrant saffron and sandalwood paste; his form is the very embodiment of supreme, blissful mellow, flowing with rising waves of amorous longing.
The moonlike luster of his toenails puts to shame the assembled glory of millions of Cupids; he is the young prince of Vraja, expert in wondrous and playful pastimes.
This is the essence of the nectarean beauty of Madhava, described by the rasika Sarasvati. O wise ones, delight your hearts in it fully; why do you wander in vain after what is worthless?
About Vasatu Mano Mama Madana Gopale
An eleven-verse Sanskrit stava by Prabodhananda Sarasvati Thakura, uncle-preceptor of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and celebrated author of Radha-rasa-sudha-nidhi and Vrndavana-mahimamrta, offered in praise of the Deity form of Madana-Gopala worshiped in Vrndavana. It moves verse by verse across his flute, peacock-feather crown, and flower ornaments before closing with a direct appeal urging the reader's heart to relish that form rather than chase what is worthless.
- Composer
- Prabodhananda Sarasvati
- Verses
- 11
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Vasatu Mano Mama Madana Gopale was composed by Prabodhananda Sarasvati.
What is the meaning of Vasatu Mano Mama Madana Gopale?
Let my mind dwell in Madana-Gopala, who is the very acme of ever-fresh amorous pastimes, relishing to its limit the mellow of love-play with Radha.
How many verses does Vasatu Mano Mama Madana Gopale have?
Vasatu Mano Mama Madana Gopale has 11 verses.
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