Nikunja-rahasya-stava

nava-lalita-vayaskau ntna-lvaya-pujau
nava-rasa-cala-cittau ntana-prema-vttau |
nava-nidhuvana-ll-kautukentilolau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||1||

Oh my mind! Just meditate on Radha and Krishna within the hidden nikunjas. See them
in the freshness of youth, the fullness of sparkling loveliness personified, their minds
flickering with the desire to taste the fresh delights of Eros, every one of their acts
ordained by the blossoming of their new love. They tremble with eagerness to engage in
unsullied lovemaking pastimes.

druta-kanaka-sugaura-snigdha-meghaugha-nla-
cchavibhir akhila-vndrayam udbhsayantau |
mdula-nava-dukle nla-pte dadhnau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||2||
Oh my mind! Just meditate on Radha and Krishna within the hidden nikunjas! Radhas
bodily hue is like that of molten gold, and Krishnas resembles a soft, deep-blue
raincloud. Dressed in soft fresh garments of bright yellow and deep blue, Their
combined effulgence illumines the entire Vrindavan forest.

prathama-milana-bhtodbhsitvsa-vcau
priyatama-bhuja-rodha-vyagra-hastau ratotkau |
alam alam iti ll-gadgadokty-unmadndhau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||3||

Oh my mind! Just meditate on Radha and Krishna within the hidden nikunjas!
Radharani is full of fear due to this being her first tryst with Krishna, so he tries to calm
her with various entreaties. Although Radha nervously obstructs her beloveds roaming
hands, both thirst equally for rati! Radha says, Enough, enough! in a faltering voice,
but that simply increases the intoxicated blindness of Krishnas love.

priya-rati-samanuj-mrga-namra-vaktro-
nnamita-cibuka-dy smera-kntnanbjau |
kim iha kurua ity svdya-vk-kicanokt
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||4||
Krishna raises Radhas lowered chin as he seeks approval for the love delights he
desires, and as their eyes meet and they gaze upon each others beloved lotus faces, they
break into a smile.What are you trying to do? Radhika murmurs to Krishna Chandras
delight. Oh my mind! Just meditate on Radha and Krishna within the hidden nikunjas!

pratipada-pratiklnugraha-vyagra-mrt
bahu-viracita-nn-cu-kra-prakrau |
nava-surata-vilsautsukya-gha-prakau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||5||
Radhas goes on playfully resisting at every turn, so Krishna tries harder to get her to
give him her mercy. Both employ their wits in flattering each other, revealing their
deeply hidden zeal for the novelty of enjoying surata vilasa. Oh mind! Just meditate on
Radha and Krishna within the hidden nikunjas!

surata-kalaha-saukhyai kkuvda-pram-
vadhika-viracita-mnyau durgama-prema-bhagau |
smita-madhura-mdplambha-hn-nta-kntau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||6||
In their ecstatic quarrelling, one pleads, the other bows and apologizes. With this they
show excessive respect for each other, unfathomable in their loving dance. Radha teases
Krishna with her enticing smileand Krishna daringly places his hand upon her breast!
Oh mind! Just meditate on Radha and Krishna within the hidden nikunjas!

nava-kialaya-talpe kalpayantau vicitr

surata-samara-llm unmadnaga-ragau |
lalita-valaya-kc-npura-dhvna-ramyau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||7||
Oh my mind! Just meditate on Radha and Krishna within the hidden nikunjas! The bed
is prepared with soft forest leaves, the ideal setting for Kandarpas battle. Ananga's
intoxicated play begins and the Divine Couple's ornaments, bangles and nupuras start to
chime and tinkle sweetly.

priya-kara-parimardojjmbhamnoru-vako-
ruha-manasija-ka-daa-kandarpa-lolau |
namita-dayita-pi-spa-nv-nibandhau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||8||
Oh mind! Just meditate on Radha Krishna within the hidden nikunjas! As Kandarpas
robust lila begins, Priya Keshavas hand sensuously fondles Radhas expansive thighs
and breasts! Then he lowers his hand and touches the cord that binds her petticoat!

priyatama-kta-ghlea-kharvyitoru-
stana-mukula-manojau vallabhaiktmatecch |
kim api racita-uka-kranditodra-hsau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||9||
Krishna firmly embraces his Kishori-vallabha, crushing her breasts, and each is filled
with the desire to become one with their beloved. Radha lets out a dry sob, while
Krishna smiles broadly! Oh mind! Just meditate on Radha and Krishna within the
hidden nikunjas!

satata-surata-t-vykulv unmadi
vipula-pulaka-rjad-gaura-nlojjvalgau |
mitha uru-parirambhd eka-dehyamnau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||10||
Always anxious from the thirst for surata keli, this surata lila now intoxicates them.
Their bright black and gold bodies swell with horripilation. From the crushing embrace
in which they hold each other, it seems that they are becoming one body. Oh my mind!
Just meditate on Radha and Krishna within the hidden nikunjas!

satatam aparimojjmbhamnnurgau
mada-rasa-bhara-sindh lola-dolyitgau |
dalita-sakala-set dhanya-gopy-eka-ramyau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||11||
Though their exhilarating anuraga is immeasurable, it continues to swell with every
passing moment. They are like oceans filled with some intoxicating liquid, in which
their intertwined bodies heave and pitch. All the frontiers of modesty and shame have
been broken. This sight is to be relished only by the most fortunate sakhis and manjaris.
Oh mind! Just meditate on Radha and Krishna within the hidden nikunjas!

vilulita-vara-ve-hra-mlvatasau
mdula-madhura-hsollsi-vaktrendu-bimbau |
atirasa-mada-lolau citra-kandarpa-kel
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||12||
Radhas braid and the necklaces, garlands and earrings of both partners toss; their
moonlike faces are excited with sweet and gentle smiles, their intoxication reaches new
heights! How filled with variety is the play of Cupid! Oh my mind! Just meditate on
Radha and Krishna within the hidden nikunjas!

surata-rasa-madbdhau santata santarantau

truita-valaya-kc-dma-hrvalkau |
mai-kanaka-vibhotsra-bhsvat-pargau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||13||
While Sri Yugala Kishor frantically swims within the rasa samudra of surata
intoxication, their bracelets, necklaces, waistbells and anklebells break and fall aside,
along with their gold and jeweled ornaments! Aha! Their unadorned anga madhuri
shines like never before! Oh my mind! Just meditate on Radha and Krishna within the
hidden nikunjas!

stavakita-mai-dmn preyas gumphittyad-

bhuta-sulalita-ve-preyas-kpta-cau |
mitha udayad-akhaa-prema-rajj-vibaddhau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||14||

Flower-clusters dangle from both sides of Sri Yugala Kishors jewel-ornamented hair,
but still Keli Chand Krishna wants to decorate Rais wonderful veni, and she begins to
arrange his chura! With every second they are becoming more and more bound within
the limitless ropes of prema! Oh my mind! Just meditate on Radha and Krishna within
the hidden nikunjas!

jaghana-lulita-ve-visphurad-barha-cau
kanaka-rucira-c-kakaa-dvandva-p |
vilasad-arua-roci-pta-kaueya-vsau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||15||

When Rai Kishoris veni is braided, it dangles over her buttocks; Krishnas peacock-
feathered crown is captivating. The Divine Couple both wear bangles and bracelets on
their wrists. Radhas silken undergarment is red and Krishna wears his pitambara. Oh
my mind! Just meditate on Radha and Krishna within the hidden nikunjas!
 kanaka-jalada-gtrau nla-obja-netrau
mgamada-rasa-bhlau mlat-kunda-mlau |
tarala-tarua-veau nla-ptmbareau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||16||

Radhas body is yellow, like gold, and Krishnas body is blue, like a cloud. Their eyes
are like blue and red lotuses, black irises with the tint of rose around the edges. Tilak
designs of deer musk adorn their foreheads, and theyre garlanded by malati and kunda
malas. Their deep blue and pitambara outfits match their new youth. Oh my mind! Just
meditate on Radha and Krishna within the hidden nikunjas!

lalita-nava-kiorau navya-lvaya-pujau
sakala-rasika-clakt mugdha-veau |
madhura-madhura-mrt vidyud-ambhoda-knt
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||17||

The delightful young lovers personify ever-fresh loveliness; they are the worshipable
crown-jewels of all rasikas, and sweeter than the sweetest! Their dress is attractive
colored like a flash of lightning within a raincloud! Oh my mind! Just meditate on
Radha and Krishna within the hidden nikunjas!!

kim api parama-obh-mdhur-rpa-ce-

hasita-lalita-dytyadbhutotkara-khm |
parama-rasa-rahasyveata sandadhnau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||18||

Deeply absorbed within the most intimate rasa, theyre indescribably sweet as they
exchange madhura smiles and glances, and converse back and forth in a wonderfully
intriguing fashion! Oh my mind! Just meditate on Radha and Krishna within the hidden
nikunjas!!

nikhila-nigama-ghau nityam anyonya-gha-

praaya-bhara-vivdhau tugitnaga-ceau |
surata-rasa-madndhau nyasta-jvau mithoge
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||19||

Hidden from the teachings found in all the Shrutis, this Couple nourishes each others
intense prema, but now their ananga keli reaches an extreme pitch! Aho! Theyve
become blinded with surata intoxication as they fully surrender their lives to each
other's bodies! Oh my mind! Just meditate on Radha and Krishna within the hidden
nikunjas!!
 ramaa-vadana-candre datta-tmbla-v
nija-rasa-nidhi-vaktre datta-tac-carvya-bhgau |
mitha uru-rasadga-spara-lolubhyamnau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||20||

Rai holds a tambul vitika (pan) up to her Priya Ramanas moon-like face, and after
chewing it, Krishna offers it back to rasa nidhi Rais mouth with a nectar-filled kiss. In
this way, they increase each other's maddening desire to touch each other again and
again! Oh my mind! Just meditate on Radha and Krishna within the hidden nikunjas!!

atirasa-mada-vegn nistrap-dhairya-d
krama-samudita-tat-tat-sauratcarya-nt |
bahir atirasa-llnuvrat-kma-varau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||21||

Due to the overpowering force of the extreme intoxication from their excessive delight,
their eyes shamelessly regard each other without any restraint. Progressively their
amazing lovemaking skills are called into play. Hence, the sakhis and manjaris who
eagerly watch outside the keli bhavana ecstatically chatter about this overwhelmingly
relishable lila. Oh my mind! Just meditate on Radha and Krishna within the hidden
nikunjas!!

rajata-bhavana-randhryta-san-manda-t-
nla-vidalita-tugnaga-sagrma-khedau |
kaa-sahacara-ramyrabdha-bhyo-vihrau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||22||

Aho! A breeze gently blows through the silver cottage's windows to cool them as they
become fatigued from the feverish ecstasy of their erotic tussle. And in just a moment of
refreshment brought by this friendly breeze, they start up their delightful lovemaking
again. Oh my mind! Just meditate on Radha and Krishna within the hidden nikunjas!!

tad-atilalita-ll-lola-lolga-lakyau
sulalita-lalitder nirimeki-randhrai |
hdayam upanayantau pra-saukhymbu-rau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||23||
The Divine Couple's restless bodies display the bruises and love-bites they have
accumulated in their delightful lilas. Thus the lovely Lalita and other sakhis peek
through the kunja windows with unblinking eyes and embrace the madhura darshan of
this overflowing ocean of joy to their hearts! Oh my mind! Just meditate on Radha and
Krishna within the hidden nikunjas!
 praayamaya-vayasy kuja-randhrrpitk
kiti-talam anu labdhvnanda-mrcch patant |
prati rati-vidadhnau ceitai citra-citrai
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||24||

Radhas loving sakhis cant hold on a moment morewhile peeking from the windows
they fall unconscious from the excruciating impact of premas darshan ananda! In this
way, through their ever-diverse, amazing activities, the Divine Couple bestows their
love on them. Oh my mind! Just meditate on Radha and Krishna within the hidden
nikunjas!!

bahu-vidha-parimnyonya-gtrv ajasra
bahu-vidha-paripcch-kritnyonya-vcau |
animia-nayanli-svditnyonya-vaktrau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||25||

As their hands continuously fondle each others bodies, they talk to each other, asking
each other questions and exchanging rasa katha. And all the while, the bees of their
unblinking eyes constantly drink in the honey of each others lotus faces. Oh my mind!
Just meditate on Radha and Krishna within the hidden nikunjas!

manasija-rasa-sindhor adbhutvarta-vega-
ramita-tanu-manaskau kelli-vismpitl |
bahu-vidha-rasa-gtra-spara-jalpa-prahsau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||26||

Their minds and bodies unceasingly spin within the whirlpools of Kandarpas amazing
ocean of delight, gradually becoming fatigued and causing the sakhis and manjaris to be
spellbound! They caress each other's bodies, laughing and speaking all sorts of
meaningless words of love! Oh my mind! Just meditate on Radha and Krishna within
the hidden nikunjas!

bahula-surata-khelysa-sakhinna-gtrau
dayita-nija-sakhbhir bjyamnau pantai |
sarasa-bhujaga-vall-pallavsvdi-vaktrau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||27||

In the fatigue of their all-consuming love play, the Divine Couple's bodies become
slack, and so their beloved sakhis fan them with their own garments and put tasty
tambul vitikas into their mouths, turning their leaf-like lips red and enhancing the
beauty of their faces. Oh my mind! Just meditate on Radha and Krishna within the
hidden nikunjas!
 mitha-uru-pulaka-r-dor-lat-baddha-kahau
vyatimilita-mukhend kiki-llitghr |
nava-rati-rasa-khel-rnti-tandrlu-netrau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||28||

While wrapping their shivering, love-excited arms around each other's necks, they stay
there, resting cheek against each other's cheek, their waistbells undone and dangling
over their feet. Yet in the jostling of ever-fresh rati rasa keli their lotus eyes slightly
close and they doze off! Oh my mind! Just meditate on Radha and Krishna within the
hidden nikunjas!

surata-rasa-samudre pdam ca-magnau

trui-lavam iva yt manyamnau tri-ymm |
pratinimiam asmojjmbhitnaga-tau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||29||

From head to toe, their bodies are submerged in the ocean of surata rasa! The three
praharas of the night seem to them to have elapsed as if they were just a fleeting second!
And yet, their thirst to taste each other's love increases limitlessly at every moment! Oh
my mind! Just meditate on Radha and Krishna within the hidden nikunjas!

tad-atimadhura-dhmni nmni vtsalya-mtrt

katham api kalanyau kasyacid bhgya-smna |
ruti-tatibhir agamyau sat-sabhjasra-sagau
smara nibhta-nikuje rdhik-ka-candrau ||30||

Radha and Krishna are only visible to those who are blessed with the greatest good
fortune and who have a feeling of great love and affection for their names, which are a
great abode of sweetness. They are unknowable by the Vedas, but appear always and
fully within the assembly of the saintly. Oh my mind! Just meditate on Radha and
Krishna within the hidden nikunjas!

parama-rasa-rahasynanda-nisyandi-vnd-
vana-vipina-nikuje divya-divyair vilsai |
niravadhi rasamnau rdhik-ka-candrau
bhaja sakalam upekya tvak stra-yukt ||31||

Radha Keli Chands most secret and divine Vrindavan nikunja keli oozes an ocean of
delight. Hey bhaktas! You who relish the divine moods and flavors! Just discard other
thoughts, family attachment and the Vedic strictures to perform exclusive bhajan of the
Divine Couple as they relish these lovemaking pastimes!
 stavam imam atiramya rdhik-ka-candra-
pramada-bhara-vilsair adbhuta bhva-yukta |
pahati ya iha rtrau nityam avyagra-cittau
vimala-matiu rdhlu sakhya labheta ||32||

This most delightful stava is so amazing and wonderful due to being filled with Radhika
and Krishna Chandras intoxicating prema. Whoever recites it at night , with deep
feeling and undisturbed heart, will attain friendship of Srimati Radharani in the
association of her pure-hearted sakhis!

|| iti r-nikuja-rahasya-stava sampra ||