Giridhari Ashtakam

Serve the lotus feet of Sri Giridhari Lala, who was worshiped by Mirabai in the past, Who is diffusing the ambrosia of His enchanting, beautiful, gentle smile, Whose lotus eyes are intoxicated with love, Who attracts the heart of Vraja damsels by the sound of His flute.[1] Serve the lotus feet of Sri Giridhari Lala, who was worshiped by Mirabai in the past, Whose forehead is beautified by a lump of curly hair, Whose yellow garments are more resplendent than the gold, Whose bodily hue is like the fresh monsoon cloud. [2] Serve the lotus feet of Sri Giridhari Lala, who was worshiped by Mirabai in the past, Who gives pleasure to the young girls of Vraja on the beautiful banks of Yamuna river, Who feels ecstatic by relishing the nectar from the lips of the daughter of King Vrishabhanu - Srimati Radhika, Who is busy in amorous pastimes in the groves of Vrindavan. [3] Serve the lotus feet of Sri Giridhari Lala, Who was worshiped by Mirabai in the past, Who is dressed as a crest-jewel among dancers, whose beauty decries the beauty of millions of cupids combined, Whose beauty acts like the flowers arrows for the young damsels of Vraja. [4] Serve the lotus feet of Sri Giridhari Lala, Who was worshiped by Mirabai in the past, Who causes agitation in the minds of the young Vraja Gopi’s by the play of His flute, Who performs pastimes which expand the bliss of love of His associates, Whose love makes the Yamuna water stand still and melt the stones. [5] Serve the lotus feet of Sri Giridhari Lala, Who was worshiped by Mirabai in the past, Whose beautiful form captivates birth human beings and the devas, whose earrings studded with gems hang on His beautiful cheeks, who is most expert in giving protection to those who have taken His shelter. [6] Serve the lotus feet of Sri Giridhari Lala, Who was worshiped by Mirabai in the past, who has various names such as Giridhari, Murari, Bakari. Anyone who chants these names mentally or orally becomes freed from the disease caused by the influence of Kaliyuga. [7] Serve the lotus feet of Sri Giridhari Lala, who was worshiped by Mirabai in the past, who has lotus heart is captivated by Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda and who happily wanders in various countries of the world while destroying the sins of the people who come to have His Darshan. [8]