Srila Jiva Goswami’s Yugalastakam is an exquisite eight-stanza ode honoring the celestial pair, Radha and Krishna. It extols their timeless affection and their power to grant abundant grace to their followers.
This poetic piece beautifully captures the profound and divine love shared between Radha and Krishna, two major deities in the Hindu tradition.
Radha’s love for Krishna is described as pure and profound, completely enveloping her being. Similarly, Hari (another name for Krishna) is depicted as being fully immersed in his love for Radha. This mutual adoration serves as a testament to their eternal bond. The narrator expresses a personal connection to this divine love, stating that Radha and Krishna are their eternal shelter, providing solace and refuge in both life and death.
Sri Yugalashtakam Starts Here:
कृष्ण प्रेममयी राधा राधा प्रेममयो हरिः ।
जीवनेन धने नित्यं राधाकृष्ण गतिर्मम ॥ 1 ॥
Radha is completely enveloped in her pure adoration for Krishna, while Hari is entirely consumed by his genuine love for Radha. Through life and death, Radha and Krishna stand as my everlasting refuge.
कृष्णस्य द्रविणं राधा राधायाः द्रविणं हरिः ।
जीवनेन धने नित्यं राधाकृष्ण गतिर्मम ॥ 2 ॥
Radha holds a special place in Krishna’s heart, and Hari cherishes Radha deeply. Through life and beyond, Radha and Krishna remain my unchanging refuge.
कृष्ण प्राणमयी राधा राधा प्राणमयो हरिः ।
जीवनेन धने नित्यं राधाकृष्ण गतिर्मम ॥ 3 ॥
Radha is Krishna’s cherished soul, and Hari is the cherished soul of Radha. Through life and beyond, Radha and Krishna remain my unending refuge.
कृष्ण द्रवामयी राधा राधा द्रवामयो हरिः ।
जीवनेन धने नित्यं राधाकृष्ण गतिर्मम ॥ 4 ॥
“Radha is completely captivated by Krishna, and Hari is wholly taken by Radha. Whether in life or death, Radha and Krishna remain my unending refuge.
कृष्णगेहे स्थितां राधा राधागेहे स्थितो हरिः ।
जीवनेन धने नित्यं राधाकृष्ण गतिर्मम ॥ 5 ॥
Radha holds a special place in Krishna’s heart, and Hari is deeply cherished in Radha’s heart. Whether alive or departed, Radha and Krishna remain my everlasting refuge.
कृष्णचित्त स्थितां राधा राधाचित्त स्थितो हरिः ।
जीवनेन धने नित्यं राधाकृष्ण गतिर्मम ॥ 6 ॥
Radha’s thoughts are devoted to Krishna, while Hari’s thoughts are centered on Radha. Whether in life or death, Radha and Krishna remain my unending refuge.
नीलाम्बर धरा राधा पीताम्बर धरो हरिः ।
जीवनेन धने नित्यं राधाकृष्ण गतिर्मम ॥ 7 ॥
Radha wears the blue shade of Krishna, while Hari adorns himself in the yellow of Radha. Through all phases of life and even in death, I find everlasting refuge in Radha and Krishna.
वृन्दावनेश्वरी राधा कृष्णो वृन्दावनेश्वरः ।
जीवनेन धने नित्यं राधाकृष्ण गतिर्मम ॥ 8 ॥
Radha reigns over Vrindavana, and Krishna rules it as well. Through life and beyond, Radha and Krishna are my everlasting refuge.
Beautiful Video of Sri Yugalashtakam which is beautifully sung by Srimaan Amogh Lila Prabhuji:
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Conclusion
The deep spiritual resonance of Srila Jiva Goswami’s Yugalastakam transcends the barriers of language and culture, speaking to the soul’s innate longing for eternal love and connection. This majestic ode to Radha and Krishna serves as a beacon, shedding light on the profound bond that the divine pair share, a bond that is mirrored in the hearts of countless devotees worldwide.
The verses echo with devotion, love, and an unwavering faith in the protective embrace of this celestial duo. And now, the digital era beckons every soul touched by this ethereal love to share their insights, reflections, and experiences. Vrindavanrasamrit offers an open canvas for those inspired to pen their sentiments. To write is to weave a tapestry of devotion, and every contribution adds a thread to this ever-expanding mosaic of love and faith.
Navigate to our handpicked Radha-Krishna image collection here, where each snapshot unfolds a stanza of their everlasting romance.
Let your heart’s voice resonate, let the ink of your devotion flow, and contribute to this sacred repository. Because, in the end, every word written in love becomes a hymn, a prayer, and a beacon for another soul on their spiritual journey.
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