Radha Chalisa Meaning — Line by Line
श्री राधा चालीसा
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Meaning — Line by Line
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- Doha 1. Shri radhe vrishabhanuja, bhaktani pranadhara
- Doha 2. Jaisau taisau ravarau, krishna priya sukhadhama
- Chaupai 1. Jaya vrishabhanu kumvari shri shyama
- Chaupai 2. Nitya viharini shyama adhara
- Chaupai 3. Rasa vilasini rasa vistarini
- Chaupai 4. Nitya kishori radha gori
- Chaupai 5. Karuna sagara hiya umamgini
- Chaupai 6. Dina kara kanya kula viharini
- Chaupai 7. Nitya shyama tumarau guna gavaim
- Chaupai 8. Murali mem nita nama ucharem
- Chaupai 9. Prema svarupini ati sukumari
- Chaupai 10. Navala kishori ati chhavi dhama
- Chaupai 11. Gauramgi shashi nimdaka badana
- Chaupai 12. Javaka yuta yuga pamkaja charana
- Chaupai 13. Samtata sahachari seva karahim
- Chaupai 14. Rasikana jivana prana adhara
- Chaupai 15. Agama agochara nitya svarupa
- Chaupai 16. Upajeu jasu amsha guna khani
- Chaupai 17. Nitya dhama goloka viharini
- Chaupai 18. Shiva aja muni sanakadika narada
- Chaupai 19. Radha shubha guna rupa ujari
- Chaupai 20. Braja jivana dhana radha rani
- Chaupai 21. Pritama samga dei galabamhi
- Chaupai 22. Radha krishna krishna kahaim radha
- Chaupai 23. Shri radha mohana mana harani
- Chaupai 24. Kotika rupa dharem namda namda
- Chaupai 25. Rasa keli kari tumhem rijhavem
- Chaupai 26. Praphulita hota darsha jaba pavem
- Chaupai 27. Vrindaranya viharini shyama
- Chaupai 28. Kotina yajna tapasya karahu
- Chaupai 29. Tau na shyama bhaktahim apanavem
- Chaupai 30. Vrindavipina svamini radha
- Chaupai 31. Svayam krishna pavaim nahim para
- Chaupai 32. Shri radha rasa priti abheda
- Chaupai 33. Radha tyagi krishna ko bhajihaim
- Chaupai 34. Kirati kumvari lada़ili radha
- Chaupai 35. Nama amamgala mula nasavana
- Chaupai 36. Radha nama lei jo koi
- Chaupai 37. Radha nama parama sukhadai
- Chaupai 38. Yashumati nandana pichhe phirihaim
- Chaupai 39. Rasa viharini shyama pyari
- Chaupai 40. Vrindavana hai sharana tihari
- Closing Doha. Shriradha sarveshvari, rasikeshvara ghanashyama
Shri radhe vrishabhanuja, bhaktani pranadhara
श्री राधे वृषभानुजा, भक्तनि प्राणाधार। वृन्दाविपिन विहारिणि, प्रणवौं बारंबार॥
Shri radhe vrishabhanuja, bhaktani pranadhara Vrindavipina viharini, pranavaum barambara
MeaningShri Radha, daughter of Vrishabhanu, the very life-breath of the devotees; O wanderer in the groves of Vrindavan, I bow to you again and again.
Jaisau taisau ravarau, krishna priya sukhadhama
जैसौ तैसौ रावरौ, कृष्ण प्रिया सुखधाम। चरण शरण निज दीजिये, सुन्दर सुखद ललाम॥
Jaisau taisau ravarau, krishna priya sukhadhama Charana sharana nija dijiye, sundara sukhada lalama
MeaningSuch as I am, I am wholly yours, O beloved of Krishna, abode of bliss; grant me the refuge of your feet, O beautiful, joy-giving, lovely one.
Jaya vrishabhanu kumvari shri shyama
जय वृषभानु कुंवरि श्री श्यामा। कीरति नंदिनी शोभा धामा॥
Jaya vrishabhanu kumvari shri shyama Kirati namdini shobha dhama
MeaningVictory to you, daughter of Vrishabhanu, Shri Shyama; daughter of Kirti, abode of all beauty.
Nitya viharini shyama adhara
नित्य विहारिनि श्याम अधारा। अमित मोद मंगल दातारा॥
Nitya viharini shyama adhara Amita moda mamgala datara
MeaningEternal sporting one, the support of Shyam (Krishna); giver of boundless joy and auspiciousness.
Rasa vilasini rasa vistarini
रास विलासिनि रस विस्तारिनि। सहचरि सुभग यूथ मन भावनि॥
Rasa vilasini rasa vistarini Sahachari subhaga yutha mana bhavani
MeaningDelighting in the rasa-dance, spreader of its nectar (rasa); beloved of the fair company of your sakhis.
Nitya kishori radha gori
नित्य किशोरी राधा गोरी। श्याम प्राणधन अति जिय भोरी॥
Nitya kishori radha gori Shyama pranadhana ati jiya bhori
MeaningEver-youthful, fair Radha; the very treasure of Shyam's life, utterly innocent of heart.
Karuna sagara hiya umamgini
करुणा सागर हिय उमंगिनी। ललितादिक सखियन की संगिनी॥
Karuna sagara hiya umamgini Lalitadika sakhiyana ki samgini
MeaningOcean of compassion, your heart brimming with joy; companion of Lalita and the other sakhis.
Dina kara kanya kula viharini
दिन कर कन्या कूल विहारिनि। कृष्ण प्राण प्रिय हिय हुलसावनि॥
Dina kara kanya kula viharini Krishna prana priya hiya hulasavani
MeaningYou who sport on the banks of the Yamuna, the Sun's daughter; dear as life to Krishna, you gladden his heart.
Nitya shyama tumarau guna gavaim
नित्य श्याम तुमरौ गुण गावैं। राधा राधा कहि हरषावैं॥
Nitya shyama tumarau guna gavaim Radha radha kahi harashavaim
MeaningEver does Shyam sing your praises; saying 'Radha, Radha,' he rejoices.
Murali mem nita nama ucharem
मुरली में नित नाम उचारें। तुव कारण लीला वपु धारें॥
Murali mem nita nama ucharem Tuva karana lila vapu dharem
MeaningOn his flute he ever sounds your name; for your sake he takes on his playful (leela) form.
Prema svarupini ati sukumari
प्रेम स्वरूपिणि अति सुकुमारी। श्याम प्रिया वृषभानु दुलारी॥
Prema svarupini ati sukumari Shyama priya vrishabhanu dulari
MeaningEmbodiment of love, most delicate and tender; beloved of Shyam, darling daughter of Vrishabhanu.
Navala kishori ati chhavi dhama
नवल किशोरी अति छवि धामा। द्युति लघु लगै कोटि रति कामा॥
Navala kishori ati chhavi dhama Dyuti laghu lagai koti rati kama
MeaningEver-fresh young maiden, abode of supreme beauty; before your radiance the splendour of a million Ratis and Kamadevas seems small.
Gauramgi shashi nimdaka badana
गौरांगी शशि निंदक बदना। सुभग चपल अनियारे नयना॥
Gauramgi shashi nimdaka badana Subhaga chapala aniyare nayana
MeaningFair of limb, your face putting the moon to shame; with lovely, restless, sharp-cornered eyes.
Javaka yuta yuga pamkaja charana
जावक युत युग पंकज चरना। नूपुर धुनि प्रीतम मन हरना॥
Javaka yuta yuga pamkaja charana Nupura dhuni pritama mana harana
MeaningYour two lotus-feet reddened with lac; the sound of your anklets steals the heart of your beloved.
Samtata sahachari seva karahim
संतत सहचरि सेवा करहीं। महा मोद मंगल मन भरहीं॥
Samtata sahachari seva karahim Maha moda mamgala mana bharahim
MeaningYour companions serve you constantly, their hearts filled with great joy and auspiciousness.
Rasikana jivana prana adhara
रसिकन जीवन प्राण अधारा। राधा नाम सकल सुख सारा॥
Rasikana jivana prana adhara Radha nama sakala sukha sara
MeaningLife and breath-support of the rasikas (the lovers of devotion); the name of Radha is the essence of all happiness.
Agama agochara nitya svarupa
अगम अगोचर नित्य स्वरूपा। ध्यान धरत निशिदिन ब्रज भूपा॥
Agama agochara nitya svarupa Dhyana dharata nishidina braja bhupa
MeaningOf eternal form, unreachable and beyond the senses; upon whom the king of Braj (Krishna) meditates day and night.
Upajeu jasu amsha guna khani
उपजेउ जासु अंश गुण खानी। कोटिन उमा रमा ब्रह्मानी॥
Upajeu jasu amsha guna khani Kotina uma rama brahmani
MeaningFrom a mere fraction of whom, that mine of virtues, arise millions of Umas, Ramas (Lakshmis) and Brahmanis.
Nitya dhama goloka viharini
नित्य धाम गोलोक विहारिनि। जन रक्षक दुख दोष नसावनि॥
Nitya dhama goloka viharini Jana rakshaka dukha dosha nasavani
MeaningDweller in the eternal abode of Goloka; protector of your people, destroyer of sorrow and fault.
Shiva aja muni sanakadika narada
शिव अज मुनि सनकादिक नारद। पार न पांइ शेष अरु शारद॥
Shiva aja muni sanakadika narada Para na pami shesha aru sharada
MeaningShiva, the unborn Brahma, the sages, Sanaka and his brothers, and Narada, neither Shesha nor Sharada can find your limit.
Radha shubha guna rupa ujari
राधा शुभ गुण रूप उजारी। निरखि प्रसन्न होत बनबारी॥
Radha shubha guna rupa ujari Nirakhi prasanna hota banabari
MeaningRadha, radiant with auspicious virtue and beauty; beholding you, Banwari (Krishna) is filled with delight.
Braja jivana dhana radha rani
ब्रज जीवन धन राधा रानी। महिमा अमित न जाय बखानी॥
Braja jivana dhana radha rani Mahima amita na jaya bakhani
MeaningRadha Rani, the life and treasure of Braj; your boundless glory cannot be told in full.
Pritama samga dei galabamhi
प्रीतम संग देइ गलबांही। बिहरत नित वृन्दावन मांही॥
Pritama samga dei galabamhi Biharata nita vrindavana mamhi
MeaningArm in arm with your beloved, you sport forever within Vrindavan.
Radha krishna krishna kahaim radha
राधा कृष्ण कृष्ण कहैं राधा। एक रूप दोउ प्रीति अगाधा॥
Radha krishna krishna kahaim radha Eka rupa dou priti agadha
MeaningRadha says 'Krishna' and Krishna says 'Radha'; the two are one single form, their love unfathomable.
Shri radha mohana mana harani
श्री राधा मोहन मन हरनी। जन सुख दायक प्रफुलित बदनी॥
Shri radha mohana mana harani Jana sukha dayaka praphulita badani
MeaningShri Radha, stealer of Mohan's (Krishna's) heart; giver of joy to your devotees, your face ever in bloom.
Kotika rupa dharem namda namda
कोटिक रूप धरें नंद नंदा। दर्श करन हित गोकुल चन्दा॥
Kotika rupa dharem namda namda Darsha karana hita gokula chanda
MeaningThe son of Nanda, the moon of Gokul, takes on a million forms just to gain the sight of you.
Rasa keli kari tumhem rijhavem
रास केलि करि तुम्हें रिझावें। मान करौ जब अति दुःख पावें॥
Rasa keli kari tumhem rijhavem Mana karau jaba ati duhkha pavem
MeaningHe delights you with the play of the rasa-dance; and when you feign loving anger (maan), he is sorely grieved.
Praphulita hota darsha jaba pavem
प्रफुलित होत दर्श जब पावें। विविध भांति नित विनय सुनावें॥
Praphulita hota darsha jaba pavem Vividha bhamti nita vinaya sunavem
MeaningHe blossoms with joy when he gains your sight, and ever offers his pleas to you in many ways.
Vrindaranya viharini shyama
वृन्दारण्य विहारिनि श्यामा। नाम लेत पूरण सब कामा॥
Vrindaranya viharini shyama Nama leta purana saba kama
MeaningO Shyama who sports in the forest of Vrinda; at the mere taking of your name, all desires are fulfilled.
Kotina yajna tapasya karahu
कोटिन यज्ञ तपस्या करहू। विविध नेम व्रत हिय में धरहू॥
Kotina yajna tapasya karahu Vividha nema vrata hiya mem dharahu
MeaningThough one perform a million sacrifices and penances, and hold in the heart all manner of vows and observances,
Tau na shyama bhaktahim apanavem
तऊ न श्याम भक्तहिं अपनावें। जब लगि राधा नाम न गावें॥
Tau na shyama bhaktahim apanavem Jaba lagi radha nama na gavem
Meaningeven so, Shyam does not take the devotee as his own, so long as that devotee does not sing the name of Radha.
Vrindavipina svamini radha
वृन्दाविपिन स्वामिनी राधा। लीला वपु तब अमित अगाधा॥
Vrindavipina svamini radha Lila vapu taba amita agadha
MeaningRadha, mistress of the groves of Vrindavan; your playful form is boundless and unfathomable.
Svayam krishna pavaim nahim para
स्वयं कृष्ण पावैं नहिं पारा। और तुम्हें को जानन हारा॥
Svayam krishna pavaim nahim para Aura tumhem ko janana hara
MeaningKrishna himself cannot reach your far shore; who else, then, is able to know you?
Shri radha rasa priti abheda
श्री राधा रस प्रीति अभेदा। सादर गान करत नित वेदा॥
Shri radha rasa priti abheda Sadara gana karata nita veda
MeaningThe love-rasa of Shri Radha and Krishna is one and indivisible; the Vedas ever sing of it with reverence.
Radha tyagi krishna ko bhajihaim
राधा त्यागि कृष्ण को भजिहैं। ते सपनेहु जग जलधि न तरि हैं॥
Radha tyagi krishna ko bhajihaim Te sapanehu jaga jaladhi na tari haim
MeaningThose who forsake Radha and worship Krishna alone do not, even in a dream, cross the ocean of worldly existence.
Kirati kumvari lada़ili radha
कीरति कुंवरि लाड़िली राधा। सुमिरत सकल मिटहिं भवबाधा॥
Kirati kumvari lada़ili radha Sumirata sakala mitahim bhavabadha
MeaningRadha, the cherished daughter of Kirti; remembering her, all the obstacles of worldly life are erased.
Nama amamgala mula nasavana
नाम अमंगल मूल नसावन। त्रिविध ताप हर हरि मनभावन॥
Nama amamgala mula nasavana Trividha tapa hara hari manabhavana
MeaningYour name destroys the very root of all misfortune; remover of the three torments, beloved of Hari.
Radha nama lei jo koi
राधा नाम लेइ जो कोई। सहजहि दामोदर बस होई॥
Radha nama lei jo koi Sahajahi damodara basa hoi
MeaningWhoever takes the name of Radha, by that alone does Damodara (Krishna) come under their sway.
Radha nama parama sukhadai
राधा नाम परम सुखदाई। भजतहिं कृपा करहिं यदुराई॥
Radha nama parama sukhadai Bhajatahim kripa karahim yadurai
MeaningThe name of Radha is the giver of supreme joy; on those who chant it, the lord of the Yadus bestows his grace.
Yashumati nandana pichhe phirihaim
यशुमति नन्दन पीछे फिरिहैं। जो कोऊ राधा नाम सुमिरिहैं॥
Yashumati nandana pichhe phirihaim Jo kou radha nama sumirihaim
MeaningThe son of Yashoda (Krishna) follows behind whoever remembers the name of Radha.
Rasa viharini shyama pyari
रास विहारिनि श्यामा प्यारी। करहु कृपा बरसाने वारी॥
Rasa viharini shyama pyari Karahu kripa barasane vari
MeaningO Shyama, beloved one who sports in the rasa-dance; show your grace, O lady of Barsana.
Vrindavana hai sharana tihari
वृन्दावन है शरण तिहारी। जय जय जय वृषभानु दुलारी॥
Vrindavana hai sharana tihari Jaya jaya jaya vrishabhanu dulari
MeaningVrindavan is your shelter, and in you I take shelter; victory, victory, victory, O darling daughter of Vrishabhanu!
Shriradha sarveshvari, rasikeshvara ghanashyama
श्रीराधा सर्वेश्वरी, रसिकेश्वर घनश्याम। करहुँ निरंतर बास मैं, श्रीवृन्दावन धाम॥
Shriradha sarveshvari, rasikeshvara ghanashyama Karahun niramtara basa maim, shrivrindavana dhama
MeaningShri Radha is the supreme goddess of all, and the cloud-dark Krishna the lord of the rasikas; may I dwell forever in the holy abode of Shri Vrindavan.
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Origin & History
Source: Traditional Hindi devotional chalisa
Author: Traditional
Period: Devotional era
Radha, daughter of King Vrishabhanu of Barsana, is the beloved of Krishna and the heart of his pastimes (leela) in Vrindavan. Worshipped as the embodiment of pure love and as Krishna's own bliss-power, she is adored together with him as Radha-Krishna. This Chalisa sings her beauty, her place in the rasa-dance, and the truth that Krishna himself is won not by penance but by the loving remembrance of Radha's name.
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