Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki (आरती कुंज बिहारी की)

Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki, Shri Giridhar Krishna Murari Ki. — This is the aarti of Krishna who roams the bowers (kunj) of Vrindavan — He who is Giridhar, the lifter of Govardhan, and Murari, the slayer of the demon Mura. (This is the refrain, repeated throughout.) Gale Mein Baijanti Mala, Bajawat Bansi Madhur Bala. — A beautiful garland of Vaijayanti flowers adorns His neck, and He plays a sweet melody upon His flute. Shravan Mein Kundal Jhalkala, Nand Ke Anand Nandlala. — Earrings glimmer in His ears; He is Nandlala, the very joy of Nanda Baba. Gagan Sam Ang Kanti Kali, Radhika Chamak Rahi Aali. — The lustre of His limbs is dark like the sky (rain cloud), and beside Him His companion Radhika shines radiantly. Latan Mein Thaade Banmali, Bhramar Si Alak, Kasturi Tilak, — Wearing the forest-garland (vanmala), Krishna stands amid the flowering bowers; His curling locks are dark like a black bee, and a tilak of musk marks His forehead. Chandra Si Jhalak, Lalit Chavi Shyama Pyari Ki. — A moon-like glow plays upon His face — this is the enchanting image of dark-hued Krishna with His beloved Shyama (Radha). Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki. — (Refrain — repeated) Kanakamay Mor Mukut Bilsain, Devata Darshan Ko Tarsain. — A gold-bright peacock-feather crown shines upon His head; even the gods long for such a divine sight (darshan). Gagan Se Suman Rasi Barsain, Baje Murchang, Madhur Mridang, — From the sky a shower of flowers rains down (cast by the gods); the murchang (jaw-harp) and the sweet mridang drum resound. Gwalin Sang, Atul Rati Gop Kumari Ki. — He is in the company of the cowherd-women; the love of the gopa maidens of Vraja for Him is beyond compare. Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki. — (Refrain — repeated) Jahan Te Prakat Bhai Ganga, Sakal Man Harini Shri Ganga. — From Him (His feet, in His Vishnu form) the Ganga sprang forth — that holy Ganga who captivates every heart (and washes away all sin). Smaran Te Hot Moh Bhanga, Basi Shiv Sees, Jata Ke Bees, — By whose mere remembrance delusion (ignorance) is shattered; that same Ganga dwells upon Shiva's head, within the strands of His matted locks. Hare Jagdis, Patak Jari Ki. — That Lord of the universe (Jagdish) burns away and destroys the accumulated sins of His devotee. Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki. — (Refrain — repeated) Chamakti Ujjwal Tat Renu, Baj Rahi Vrindavan Benu. — The sand of the (Yamuna's) bank glistens bright, and the flute (venu) sounds melodiously through Vrindavan. Chahun Dishi Gop Gwal Dhenu, Hansat Mridu Mand, Chandni Chand, — In all four directions are cowherds and cows; Krishna smiles a soft, gentle smile, and the moon spreads its moonlight. Katat Bhav Phand, Ter Sun Shyama Pyari Ki. — Hearing the call of His beloved Shyama (Radha) He comes, and (by His remembrance) the noose of worldly bondage is severed for His devotees. Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki. — (Refrain — repeated) Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki, Shri Giridhar Krishna Murari Ki. — (Closing refrain) Thus concludes the aarti of Kunj Bihari Krishna — Giridhar and Murari.