Beloved
Beloved
Shyamdas writes, “This traditional composition in the Nata Raga, sung to Shri Krishna in the early afternoon, was written by the 16th century Ashta-Chhap poet-saint Govinda Swami. His life was full of deep realizations, and his Brajabhasa words carry to us the essence of pure devotion:
The Beloved is found only through love.”
Physical beauty, good virtues, fine character and a noble home –
these possessions will never please God.
ou could have a high birth, good karmas, auspicious signs,
and have knowledge of the Vedas and Puranas…
Sings Govinda, “…But, my friend! Without love,
what is the point of reciting like a parrot?”
Pritama Prita hi te paiye
Yadyapi rupa guna shila sugharata ina batana na rijhaiye
Sat kula janma, karma shubha lakshana Veda Purana pardhaiye
Govinda bina sneha suvalo Rasana kaha ju nachaiye
Artist: Shyamdas
Album: Beloved Chants
