THE EIGHT YUGALASHTAKAM PRAYERS. BY SRILA JIVA GOSVAMI.

[Shri Nrsngha Dasa]

(1)
krishna-prema-mayi radha
radha prema-mayo harih
jivane nidhane nityam
radha-krishnau gatir mama

Radha is immersed fully in pure love for Krishna
and Hari is immersed fully in pure love for Radha.
In life or in death, Radha and Krishna are my eternal shelter.

(2)
krishnasya dravinam radha
radhaya dravinam harih
jivane nidhane nityam
radha-krishnau gatir mama

Radha is the precious treasure of Krishna
and Hari is the precious treasure of Radha.
In life or in death, Radha and Krishna are my eternal shelter.

(3)
krishna-prana-mayi radha
radha-prana-mayo harih
jivane nidhane nityam
radha-krishnau gatir mama

Radha is the dear life of Krishna
and Hari is the dear life of Radha.
In life or in death, Radha and Krishna are my eternal shelter.

(4)
krishna-drava-mayi radha
radha-drava-mayo harih
jivane nidhane nityam
radha-krishnau gatir mama

Radha is totally melted by Krishna
and Hari is totally melted by Radha.
In life or in death, Radha and Krishna are my eternal shelter.

(5)
krishna-gehe sthita radha
radha-gehe sthito harih
jivane nidhane nityam
radha-krishnau gatir mama

Radha is situated in the heart of Krishna
and Hari is situated in the heart of Radha.
In life or in death, Radha and Krishna are my eternal shelter.

(6)
krishna-citta-sthita radha
radha-citta-sthito harih
jivane nidhane nityam
radha-krishnau gatir mama

Radha’s mind is fixed upon Krishna
and Hari’s mind is fixed upon Radha.
In life or in death, Radha and Krishna are my eternal shelter.

(7)
nilambara-dhara radha
pitambara-dharo harih
jivane nidhane nityam
radha-krishnau gatir mama

Radha is dressed in blue, the hue of Krishna
and Hari is dressed in yellow, the hue of Radha.
In life or in death, Radha and Krishna are my eternal shelter.

(8)
vrindavaneshvari radha
krishno vrindavaneshvarah
jivane nidhane nityam
radha-krishnau gatir mama

Radha is the Mistress of Vrindavana
and Krishna is the Master of Vrindavana.
In life or in death, Radha and Krishna are my eternal shelter.

[Tamohara dasa ADMIN.]

Yes, exactly James! Is that not what you within yourself feel also? Love is simple, not a complicated affair necessarily. This is most pleasing to the self. Spiritual life is deep, but it is also simple and true, as you have noted so nicely.