ae net,
Eight Mahasakhis ~
(These selected lines are taken from the Mahasakhi-Madhuri of
Prem Ras Madira written by Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj
which has 1008 pads (Devotional songs) in 21 Madhuris in very
sweet language, Braj-bhasha. These pads reveal the leelas of
Radha Krishn, devotional humbieness and the philosophy of
Divine love.
These eight pads reveal the beauty, decorations, clothing and
virtues of each of the eight Mahasakhis of Radha Rani and the
seva (service) they perform for Radha Krishn).
Weat wa alr facie
ax ot fafa qe-et, Rafer grerferate |
Gor AH orTratt sio, aft dhs Aa ale
Sudevi sabai sakhin sirmor.
Var veni goonthati sukh-deni, rijhavati Yugal-Kishor.
Khanjan nain lagavati anjan, bhari gou nainani kor.
Sudevi Sakhi is a great Mahasakhi. She decorates and braids
Radha Rani’s hair. She is expert in applying kajal (collyrium)
to Radha and Krishn’s eyes.
wea wert we I
afer sifer yewor afeerater, Pre afer garer—zere |
Wa a PTR SieT He, AE eae SHS aT |
Rangdevi sakhiyan sarnam.
Vivigh bhantl bhooshan pahiravati, nit prati
Shyama Shyam.
Param chatur shringar-kala mahan, nahin patatar
kou bam.
Rangdevi Sakhi is very famous among the Mahasakhis. She
dresses Radha Krishn in various omaments. She is expert
in the art of decorating Radha Krishn in Their shringar.
fara afta, afar GE |
wr fatt aa freely, wer gre wae
ag wfeferar Sr gare Ss, et ae FRAT I
Vishakha Sakhi, sakhiyan sardar.
Rang birange vasan pinhavati, sada Yuga! Sarkar.
Janu pratibimb sang Shyama ke, rat divas iksar.
Vishakha Sakhi is the main sakhi of all Mahasakhis. Her seva
is to adorm Radha Krishn in differnt kinds of color-coordinated
clothing. She follows Radha Krishn everywhere like a shadow.
Indulekha sakhiyan gal har.
Rati-ras-prem-kalani sikhavati, sada Yugal Sarkar.
Indulekha Sakhi is the most loved and respected
Mahasakhi. Sho always discovers new ways for Radha
Krishn to reveal Their Divine loving leelas.
fae wet |
wr Oar Pale, wher wa fale at
Tungvidya sakhiyan sartaj.
Vivigh rag lai tan sunavati, saji sabai vidhi saj.
‘Tungvidya Sakhi is the topmost Mahasakhi. She is expert in
vocal and instrumental music. She entertains Radha Krishn
with her melodious music all the time.
aaaont, wharf |
air fafie are aarale, Fre af qe Regie
fe ae wa garg ds ys, ais a, Far SIS sie
Champaklata, sakhin-sirmor.
Vyanjan vividh banaya khavavati, nit uthi Jugal
Kishor.
vehi vidhi pav ‘Kripalu’ gou sukh, soi kar, nit uthi
bhor.Champaklata Sekhi is the crown jewel of the Mahasakhis.
She prepares and serves all varieties of delicious food to
Radha Krishn. She wakes up early and does whatever
pleases Them the most.
afaart ae, art feat ArT
ae Wee WA, rahe FATAT-FAT |
der ote fia a, Uae arte, vite She art |
Sakhiyan mahan, nami Chitra nam.
Saurabh surbhit sakal saras-ras, pyavati Shyama-
Shyam.
Doun ruchi jiya jan, chatur afi, rasik rangili bam.
Chitra Sali is the most famous of all the Mahasakhis. She
makes many kinds of delicious drinks to serve to Radha Krishn.
She knows what please Them.
ae oat
wah ta at & Ae, iadale ial 1
Sakhin mahan, Lalita Sakhi param pradhan.
Biri Ruchir banaya khavavati, Shyama-Shyamhin pan.
Pyari Pi ke hi ke nike, sanketahin pahichan.
Lalita Sakhi is the leader of the Mahasakhis. She prepares
and offers delicious paan to Radha Krishn. She recognizes
‘Their internal feelings.