This is the first CD in our Bhajan series; a small collection of Kirtans composed by our Vaisnava Saints rendered in very sweet and beautiful melodies. 
The Kirtaniyas offer this devotional CD at the lotus feet of their beloved Gurudeva - Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja and for the pleasure of all. 
Just one week after the divine departure of our Srila Gurudeva, this album was recorded in a very simple enviroment in Sri Vrindavan, India by The Kirtaniyas: Vijay Krsna das, Sarasvati dasi, Rasika dasi and engineered and mixed by Kishori Mohan Das. We are also very honored to feature Kishori Mohan Das and Sudevi dasi (vocals, mridanga, Karatalas) on the album, we look up to them as our older brother and sister

Mahamantra - (Bhajan series 1)

Beautiful kirtan by Acyuta Gopi mataji on Woodstock 

Acyuta Gopi Woodstock 2014

Chakrini: Nrsimhadev Prayers @ Bhaktivedanta Manor 3/11/14

“THAT kirtan

You have good kirtans, you have great kirtans, you have amazing kirtans, you have extraordinary kirtans.. and finally every now and then everyone gets to experience what you would consider as the mammoth of all Kirtans; the incomparable, the unmatchable, the best ever kirtan: THAT kirtan.
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From the first few seconds you can already get the feeling this is special. Badahari Prabhu so expertly sets the mood with the most extraordinary of melodies, with the instruments & devotees so perfectly assisting him in making this an unmatchable offering to the Lord. The first 30 minutes are sweeter than honey.. and then comes that 33rd minute at the end of which the kirtan moves from the sphere of extraordinary to the sphere of matchless and out of this material world. From this point onwards I can assure you your body will react in various mesmerizing ways to the purity of the singing and the quality of kirtan. My hair stood on end like never before and tears of joy to simply hear the Holy Name, to REALLY hear the Holy Name, invaded my eyes. And like this all the way until the end of this hour and half long Kirtan you can't help but to simply feel privileged to be listening to such glorification in the form of the Maha Mantra. It just gets better and better every minute despite the fact you do not see how it could. And although you do not want this to stop you can't help but accept that the end of the recording is simply perfect.”

- Manu Prabhuji, Radhadesh Mellows

ps: Radhadesh Mellows 2014 Album available from the 25th of July at radhadeshmellows.com/recordings

10 Badahari Prabhuji RM2014

This English prayer was offered to Srila Prabhupada in Calcutta, 1971, by Yamuna Devi. Now on the 4th anniversary of Yamuna Devi rejoining Srila Prabhupada, we offer this to Yamuna's dearest friend, Dina, who no doubt misses her and Srila Prabhupada beyond what can be expressed.

Our enormous thanks to Govinda Ghosh, who worked around the clock with anyone who walked in to his home to be a part of this offering. He worked so hard, but said he just wants to do something nice for Dina.

Translation to Bengali: Shrivas Beriault
Melody inspired from: Madhava Naidoo
Arrangement and recording: Govinda Ghosh Clayton
Harmonium: Krsnadas Schleussener
Mrdanga: Madhava Musterer
Flute: Kalindi Fournier
Violin: Jahnavi Harrison
Guitar: Govinda Ghosh Clayton

Vocals: Kartamasa Delaney, Radhakunda Delaney, Kalavati Moore, Mahasringa Toniato, Kalindi Fournier, Ananda Monet, Gopal Schleussener, Krsnadas Schleussener, Shrivas Beriault, Jahnavi Harrison, Krsna Chandra Musterer, Lilamrta Twaddell, Bhavatarini Clayton

Nitya Amara Shri Guru
English prayer to Srila Prabhupada by Yamuna Devi, 1971
Adaptation and Bengali translation by Shrivas Beriault
1)
Sahasra-koti jiva, samsara bhramiya, koti-koti-janma gelo
Kichu dhanya-jana, bhakti-lata-dhana, guru-krishna-krpaya pelo

Thousands, millions of souls, are wandering this world, for millions of births. Some fortunate ones attain the treasure of devotion, which is like a beautiful, blooming vine, by the mercy of Guru and Krishna.

Chorus:
Nitya amara sri guru, ei krpa magi ami
Yugala-charana prema prakashite smarana kori

Oh my eternal spiritual master, I beg this mercy! May I be in constant remembrance of the dawning of love for the Divine Couple’s lotus feet.

2) Nama-guna-lila-bhakta, kirtane jagata bhuli
Tomara charana paite – ei krpa magi sada

Singing Their names, glories, pastimes, and glorifying Their devotees, may I forget this world. I beg the mercy of attaining your feet.

3) braja-kunje basi, shravana-kirtana, maha-mantra preme gai
Tomara krpaya, bhakti-lata-bija, praphullita habe tai

I pray to sit in the groves of Braja, hearing and chanting, singing the Mahamantra in great love. By your mercy, the seed of the bhakti-lata will then sprout.

4) Kapata matsarya, kama-krodha-lobha, ahankari bhakta
Nama-sankirtane, chindiya chadibo, ei saba mayara shakha

Hypocrisy, envy, lust, anger, greed, and the false devotee ego – by Nama-sankirtana may I sever and discard all these weeds of maya.

5) Vrndavane tada, radha-damodara-priya, saundarya-prakashe tara
Kataksa-darshana-paiya, hrdaya sarvanande, bhasi amara

Then, in Vrndavana, in the glow of beloved Radha-Damodara’s beauty, I will catch that wistful glance, and my heart will be consumed with all joy.

6) nitya amara sri guru, tumi sata shuddha-bhakta
Kripamayi dite sabe, radhara guhya krsna seva

O my spiritual master, you are truly a pure devotee! Mercifully, you gave us the secrets of Radha’s service to Krishna.

7) shridhama navadvipe, pibo bhakti-mata-vanya
Avidya ahankara chadi gaibo, tumi hrt-mandire sada

In Shridama Navadvipa, may I drink of the flood of devotion. Giving up arrogance and ignorance, I will sing of your place in my heart forever.  



Yamuna's Prayer To Prabhupada - for Dina from Friends

Par Karenge

(traditional song)

 

par karenge naiya re, bhaja krishna kanhaiya,

krishna kanhaiya dauji ke bhaiya

krishna kanhaiya vamshi bajaiya,

makhana curaiya re, bhaja krishna kanhaiya (1)

 

Worship Kanhaiya*, the brother of Balarama. Kanhaiya’s lotus feet are the boat to

take us across the ocean of material life. Worship Kanhaiya, that Krishna who stays in

Vraja, playing the flute and from every gopi’s house steals butter (that is, the soft and

pure white hearts that are like butter).

[*Kanhaiya - Yashoda-maiya’s pet name for her darling son. This name is brimming over with sweetness and affection.]

 

krishna kanhaiya girivara uthaiya,

krishna kanhaiya rasa racaiya

para karenge naiya re, bhaja krishna kanhaiya (2)

 

Worship Kanhaiya, that Krishna who lifted Govardhana Hill and performed the Rasali

la. His lotus feet are the boat to take us across the ocean of material life.

 

mitra sudama tandula lae,

gale laga prabhu bhoga lagaye

kaha kaha kaha bhaiya re, bhaja krishna kanhaiya (3)

 

When His friend Sudama brought Him some low-grade rice, He accepted it, embraced

him and cried, “O My brother, you haven’t come for such a long time! Where have

you been? Did you forget Me?” Worship that Krishna!

 

arjuna ka ratha rana me haka,

shyamaliya giridhari baka

kali-naga nathaiya re, bhaja krishna kanhaiya (4)

 

In the Mahabharata war Shyamaliya became Arjuna’s

chariot driver, directing the horses on the battlefield. He lifted Govardhana Hill at

such a tender age and He subdued Kaliya-naga by putting a rope through his nose,

dragging him out of the Yamuna. Worship that Krishna!

 

drupata-suta jaba dushtana gheri,

rakhi laja na kini deri

agaye cira badhaiya re, bhaja krishna kanhaiya (5)

 

Worship that Kanhaiya who immediately came to protect Draupadi by increasing

her cloth unlimitedly when she was surrounded by so many wicked men.

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Kishori Mohan Das & Sudevi Dasi- Par Karenge

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