In the heart of devotion lies a profound connection with the divine—a sacred bond that transcends the boundaries of time and space. Amidst the myriad expressions of worship in Hinduism, one finds a treasure trove of devotion in the form of chalisas—devotional hymns that extol the virtues and grace of revered deities. Among these, the Shri Gopala Chalisa stands as a beacon of divine love, celebrating the eternal charm and compassion of Lord Krishna, the embodiment of supreme devotion and joy.
As we embark on this spiritual journey, we are beckoned to immerse ourselves in the enchanting melodies of Shri Gopala Chalisa, a collection of forty verses that encapsulate the essence of Krishna consciousness. With each verse, we are transported to the idyllic pastures of Vrindavan, where the divine flute of Lord Krishna resonates with the melodies of love, beckoning all souls to bask in the radiance of divine bliss.
In this blog series, we embark on a soul-stirring odyssey through the verses of Shri Gopala Chalisa, unraveling the layers of devotion and wisdom hidden within its sacred words. Through insightful commentary, historical context, and personal reflection, we aim to illuminate the path of spiritual seekers, guiding them towards a deeper understanding of Krishna bhakti and the timeless teachings encapsulated in this revered text.
Join us as we journey through the enchanting realms of devotion, where every word of Shri Gopala Chalisa resonates with the divine presence of Lord Krishna, filling our hearts with boundless love and joy. Together, let us explore the depths of divine grace and immerse ourselves in the eternal embrace of Shri Gopala, the beloved of Vrindavan.
With each verse, let us draw closer to the heart of Krishna consciousness, awakening to the eternal truth that love is the highest form of worship and devotion is the key to spiritual liberation. As we embark on this sacred pilgrimage, may the divine blessings of Lord Krishna shower upon us, illuminating our path with the radiant light of divine love.
॥ Doha ॥
Shri Radhapada Kamala Raja,Shri Yamuna Kula।
Varano Chalisa Sarasa,Sakala Sumangala Mula॥
॥ Chaupai ॥
Jai Jai Purana Brahma Bihari।Dushta Dalana Lila Avatari॥
Jo Koi Tumhari Lila Gave।Bina Shrama Sakala Padaratha Pave॥
Shri Vasudeva Devaki Mata।Prakata Bhaye Sanga Haladhara Bhrata॥
Mathura Son Prabhu Gokula Aye।Nanda Bhavana Mein Bajata Badhaye॥
Jo Visha Dena Putana Ayi।So Mukti Dai Dhama Pathai॥
Trinavarta Rakshasa Samharyau।Paga Badhaya Sakatasura Maryau॥
Khela Khela Mein Mati Khai।Mukha Mein Saba Jaga Diyo Dikhai॥
Gopina Ghara Ghara Makhana Khayo।Jasumati Bala Keli Sukha Payo॥
Ukhala Son Nija Anga Bandhai।Yamalarjuna Jada Yoni Chhudai॥
Baka Asura Ki Choncha Vidari।Vikata Aghasura Diyo Sanhari॥
Brahma Balaka Vatsa Churaye।Mohana Ko Mohana Hita Aye॥
Bala Vatsa Saba Bane Murari।Brahma Vinaya Kari Taba Bhari॥
Kali Naga Nathi Bhagawana।Davanala Ko Kinhon Pana॥
Sakhana Sanga Khelata Sukha Payo।Shridama Nija Kandha Chadhayo॥
Chira Harana Kari Sikha Sikhayi।Nakha Para Giravara Liyo Uthayi॥
Darasha Yajna Patnina Ko Dinhon।Radha Prema Sudha Sukha Linhon॥
Nandahin Varuna Loka So Laye।Gwalana Ko Nija Loka Dikhaye॥
Sharada Chandra Lakhi Venu Bajayi।Ati Sukha Dinhon Rasa Rachayi॥
Ajagara So Pitu Charana Chudayo।Shankhachuda Ko Muda Girayo॥
Hane Arishta Sura Aru Keshi।Vyomasura Maryo Chala Veshi॥
Vyakula Braja Taji Mathura Aye।Mari Kansa Yaduvansha Basaye॥
Mata Pita Ki Bandi Chudayi।Sandipana Griha Vigha Payi॥
Puni Pathayau Braja Udhau Gyani।Prema Dekhi Sudhi Sakala Bhulani॥
Kinhin Kubari Sundara Nari।Hari Laye Rukmini Sukumari॥
Bhaumasura Hani Bhakta Chhudaye।Surana Jiti Surataru Mahi Laye॥
Dantavakra Shishupala Sanhare।Khaga Mriga Nriga Aru Badhika Udhare॥
Dina Sudama Dhanapati Kinhon।Paratha Ratha Sarathi Yasha Linhon॥
Gita Gyana Sikhavana Hare।Arjuna Moha Mitawana Hare॥
Kela Bhakta Bidura Ghara Payo।Yuddha Mahabharata Rachavayo॥
Drupada Suta Ko Chira Badhayo।Garbha Parikshita Jarata Bachayo॥
Kachchha Machchha Varaha Ahisha।Bavana Kalki Buddhi Munisha॥
Hwai Nrisimha Prahlada Ubaryo।Rama Rupa Dhari Ravana Maryo॥
Jai Madhu Kaitabha Daitya Hanaiya।Ambariya Priya Chakra Dharaiya॥
Byadha Ajamila Dinhen Tari।Shabri Aru Ganika Si Nari॥
Garudasana Gaja Phanda Nikandana।Dehu Darasha Dhruva Nayananandana॥
Dehu Shuddha Santana Kara Sanga।Badhai Prema Bhakti Rasa Ranga॥
Dehu Divya Vrindavana Basa।Chhute Mriga Trishna Jaga Asha॥
Tumharo Dhyana Dharata Shiva Narada।Shuka Sanakadika Brahmana Visharada॥
Jai Jai Radharamana Kripala।Harana Sakala Sankata Bhrama Jala॥
Binasain Bighana Roga Duhkha Bhari।Jo Sumare Jagapati Giradhari॥
Jo Sata Bara Padhai Chalisa।Dehi Sakala Banchhita Phala Shisha॥
॥ Chhanda ॥
Gopala Chalisa Padhai Nita,Nema Son Chitta Lavai।
So Divya Tana Dhari Anta Mahana,Goloka Dhama Sidhavai॥
Sansara Sukha Sampatti Sakala,Jo Bhaktajana Sana Mahan Chahain।
‘Jayaramadeva’ Sadaiva So,Gurudeva Daya Son Lahain॥
॥ Doha ॥
Pranata Pala Asharana Sharana,Karuna-Sindhu Brajesha।
Chalisa Ke Sanga Mohi,Apanavahu Pranesha॥
As we conclude our journey through the enchanting verses of Shri Gopala Chalisa, we find ourselves enveloped in the divine embrace of Lord Krishna’s boundless love and compassion. Throughout this exploration, we have traversed the sacred landscapes of devotion, delving deep into the heart of Krishna consciousness and basking in the eternal joy of divine communion.
From the mellifluous melodies of Krishna’s flute to the poetic hymns extolling his divine virtues, Shri Gopala Chalisa has served as a timeless reservoir of spiritual wisdom, guiding us on the path of bhakti with unwavering grace. Through its verses, we have been reminded of the eternal truth that Krishna is not merely a historical figure, but the living embodiment of divine love and bliss, ever-present in our hearts and minds.
But our journey does not end here; rather, it marks the beginning of a lifelong commitment to Krishna bhakti and spiritual transformation. Armed with the profound insights gleaned from Shri Gopala Chalisa, we are empowered to navigate life’s myriad challenges with grace and equanimity, knowing that the divine presence of Lord Krishna is our eternal refuge.
As we bid farewell to this sacred text, let us carry its teachings in our hearts, allowing them to inspire and uplift us in every aspect of our lives. Let us continue to chant the verses of Shri Gopala Chalisa with devotion and reverence, knowing that with each recitation, we draw closer to the divine abode of Vrindavan, where Krishna eternally resides in all his splendor.
May the blessings of Lord Krishna be upon us all, guiding us towards the ultimate goal of spiritual liberation and eternal bliss. And may the echoes of Shri Gopala Chalisa continue to resonate within us, reminding us of the timeless truth that love is the highest form of worship, and devotion is the key to attaining divine grace.
As we journey forth on the path of devotion, let us carry the flame of Krishna consciousness in our hearts, illuminating our lives and the lives of those around us with the radiant light of divine love.
Jai Shri Krishna!