Sata Koti Gopi - Rasa-lila Radha song

This is a simple devotional video in honor of Srimati Radhika, love personified, and Her power over Lord Sri Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Krishna is Supreme, and yet He is conquered by love; Radha is the foremost example of this.

During the rasa-dance, Radharani leaves, and feeling separation from His beloved, Krishna runs after her.

This song (bhajan) is part of the song "Varaja Vipine," which I believe is an extenstion of the Radhastakam to Srimati Radharani.

Vocals: Jahnava dasi (recorded at Badger "New Braja" festival 2010)

Very rough translation (from kksongs.org):

["Millions of cowherd damsels are unable to please the mind of Madhava although endeavoring to do so."

"The flute song calls the name of Radhika -- 'Come here, come here, Radhe!' Syama calls out in the night. (verse 12)

"When the sri-rasa-mandala comes to a halt in search of Beloved Radha He then goes. (verse 13)

"Please appear, O Radhe! Kindly save My life!" calling out while weeping Kana in the forest. (verse 14)

"In a secluded grove embracing Radhika regaining His life and soul, Hari is relieved. (verse 15)

"Saying, 'Without You, where is the rasa dance? Only because of You do I live in Vraja." (verse 16)

"At the lotus feet of such a Radhika this Bhaktivinoda says weeping, (verse 17)

"'Among Your personal associates please count me also; making me Your maidservant keep me as Your own.'" (verse 18)]

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[halleygoswami]

wow . who is the singer . she has really mastered the traditional bengali padavali kirtan styles !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the first time in iskcon !!!!!

[theultimateotaku]

@halleygoswami =) The singer is a friend of mine named Jahnava dasi.

[halleygoswami]

@theultimateotaku thats wonderful . did she learn bengali kirtan by any chance ?!!!!

[theultimateotaku]

@halleygoswami She may have...I will ask her. =)

[theultimateotaku]

haribol, my friend learned all of her singing techniques in India, but actually she was gifted with a beautiful voice since a young age. She is part of ISKCON in the sense that she follows Srila Prabhupada, but she does not go to ISKCON temples very much. She is a disciple of Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja, and you can hear her singing for her Gurudeva (and mine), at age 4, here: watch?v=9fDAVUMBrsg I also have some other videos of her; her name is Jahnava.

[sadhubeast]

@halleygoswami  Definitely not ISkcon. Must be Gaudiya Math.

[halleygoswami]

@theultimateotaku okay i see . very nice . proper sounding padavali kirtan is almost extinct in bengal . the rural ones are too crude for ears . and the ones from western devotees are too much of rock . it was wonderful to find such a nice blend in her voice -- the ideal synthesis of east and west . god bless . haribol

[Radhikadas]

Radhe Radhe