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Jigna
Pushtikul Elite Member - October 2003


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Posted - 02 December 2003 :  22:21:42
Jai Shree krushna to all,

Here is English transalation and meaning of Yamunastakam by Shyamdasji.

The Yamunastakam

The first of Shri Vallabhacharya’s sixteen works is the Yamunastakam. It is his brilliant praise of the divine river Who is also Shri Krishna’s most beloved. It is through Shri Yamunaji’s grace that one receives the ability to meet Krishna. She is the source of all divine powers and increases the bhakta’s love for Shri Krishna. She purifies the earth and removes obstructions that keep bhaktas from experiencing the Blessed Lord. She removes the burdens of this age of struggle, elevates her bhaktas and makes them dear to Krishna. Finally, she transforms the being and makes her fit for His loving service. Shri Vallabhacharya’s Praise of Yamuna is the auspicious introduction to his sixteen works. In the master’s words…

The Yamunastakam

I joyfully bow down to Shri Yamunaji, the giver of all divine powers. Her expansive sands shine brightly like the lotus feet of Lord Krishna. Flowers from fresh forests on Her banks mingle with Yamunaji and make Her waters fragrant. Both humble and assertive Gopis worship Shri Yamunaji well. She contains the beauty of Krishna. (1)

Appearing from the heart of Narayan, Shri Yamunaji cascades from the summit of the Kalindi mountain with brilliance. She descends the rocky sides of the Kalindi with dalliance, Her waters roaring, as She appears to be swaying in a lovely swing. Glories to Shri Yamunaji, the daughter of the sun, Who increases the bhakta’s love for Mukunda. (2)

Shri Yamunaji has come to earth for its purification. Like the Gopis serve their beloved Krishna, Shri Yamunaji is served by the many songs of the peacocks, parrots, swans and others. Her waves are Her arms and Her pearly bangles are Her sands. Her banks are her hips. Bow to this beautiful Yamuna, the fourth and foremost beloved of Krishna. (3)

Embellished with countless virtues, Shri Yamunaji is praised by Shiva, Brahma and others. Her hue is always the color of dark clouds and She fulfills the wishes of Dhruva and Parasha. At Her banks by the pure city of Mathura, She is surrounded by the Gopis. Oh Yamunaji, You have taken the shelter of Shri Krishna, the ocean of grace. Bring joy to my heart. (4)

Only when Ganga merged with You, O Yamunaji, did She become beloved to Krishna and only then was Ganga able to give all devotional powers to those who worship Her. If there is anyone who can come close to You, it would be Your co-wife Shri Laxshmi. May You remain forever in my heart Kalindi, Beloved of Hari, Destroyer of the strifes of this age of Kali. (5)

Obeisances to You forever, Shri Yamunaji. Your story is most amazing. Those who sip Your waters are never tormented by Yama, the God of retribution, for how could He ever harm the children of His younger sister, even if they are bad? Those who worship You become beloved to Hari just like the Gopis. (6)

By being near you may my body be divinely transformed and renewed. Then it will not be at all difficult to love Krishna. This is why I cherish you. Ganga was praised in the world only after She joined You and grace-filled souls only worship Ganga after she has met You. (7)

Who is capable of praising you, Krishna’s beloved Shri Yamunaji, co-wife of Laxshmi? If worshipped in conjunction with Hari, Shri Laxshmi can at best award the bliss of liberation. Your story, however, is far greater, for Your entire body is comprised of the beads of sweat that have dropped from Shri Krishna as He joins with the Gopis. (8)

Oh Yamuna, Daughter of the sun! Those who joyfully recite this eight-fold praise have all of their impurities removed and love Krishna, the Giver of liberation. Through You all devotional powers are attained and Shri Krishna is pleased. You transform the nature of your bhaktas, says Vallabh, Beloved of Hari. (9)

gopal
Pushtikul Elite Member - August 2003


1221 Posts
Posted - 03 December 2003 :  09:45:31
Jai Jai Shri Gokulesh Even the below link will help to get the meaning http://www.shreevallabh.com/Works/yamunashtak.htm Edited by - gopal on December 03 2003 09:48:26

Jai Jai ShriGokulesh Parivaar, Baroda

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Jigna
Pushtikul Elite Member - October 2003


219 Posts
Posted - 03 December 2003 :  19:35:05
JSK to All, Thank you Gopalbhai, All the Pushtikul members are of great help to me in expanding my knowlegde. I would like to thank all of them once again for their guidance and support. Jigna

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ojhaak
Pushtikul Elite Member - September 2003


209 Posts
Posted - 24 December 2003 :  10:52:33
Jai Shri Krishna This is an excellent contribution for creating awareness and my compliments.

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Jigna
Pushtikul Elite Member - October 2003


219 Posts
Posted - 24 December 2003 :  17:38:58
Jai Shree Krushna, Thank you Ojhabhai for complimenting me. Yet times simple things seem to be so complicated but thanks for Mr. Vasantbhai and Shymdasbhai....they made things simpler for me. JSK Jigna Go to Top of Page
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