Narayaneeyam Dasakam: 49 -- Journey to Brindavan

Dasakam: 49 -- Journey to Brindavan

Vrindavan, a village - once noted for its fragrant groves, is where he spent an eventful youth. Brindaban, this holy place is the site of the original forest or forested region, in which Lord Krishna spent his childhood. It is believed that Lord Krishna was raised there in the cow-herding village of Gokula by His foster parents .

 

Upset by the various bad happenings,The falling of the trees and other such incidents, which had disturbed the minds of the Gopas, who felt these, were bad omens, as they were not aware of Thy divine glory and power;  the Yadavas decide to move out of Gokula shift to Vrindavana (literally forest of Thulasi) near the Govardhana mountain as well as on the banks of river Yamuna.. Krishna likes the new place and started wandering here and therewith  other cowherd boys in grazing the calves.

The name 'Vrindavan' is a derivative of the term 'Vrinda', which is akin to Tulsi plant that grows profusely throughout the length and breadth of the city. Legend says that the entire surroundings were a tulsi coppice at one time. Some others believe that the term Vrindavan stands for Vrinda devi, one among the milkmaids.

Nandagrama, Vrindavan. Place where Krishna played His childhood pastimes(Courtesy Google image)

Dasakam: 049 -- Slokam: 01

भवत्प्रभावाविदुरा हि गोपास्तरुप्रपातादिकमत्र गोष्ठे ।
अहेतुमुत्पातगणं विशङ्क्य प्रयातुमन्यत्र मनो वितेनु: ॥१॥

bhavatprabhaavaaviduraa hi gOpaaH taruprapaataadikamatra gOShThe |

ahetumutpaatagaNaM vishankya prayaatumanyatra manO vitenuH || 1

The falling of the trees and other such incidents, which had disturbed the minds of the Gopas, who felt these, were bad omens, as they were not aware of Thy divine glory and power; so they decided to move out of Gokula.

 

Dasakam: 049 -- Slokam: 02 
तत्रोपनन्दाभिधगोपवर्यो जगौ भवत्प्रेरणयैव नूनम् ।
इत: प्रतीच्यां विपिनं मनोज्ञं वृन्दावनं नाम विराजतीति ॥२॥

tatrOpanandaabhidha gOpavaryO jagau bhavatpreraNayaiva nuunam |

itaH pratiichyaaM vipinaM manOj~naM bR^indaavanaM naama viraajatiiti || 2

Then, an elderly, respected Gopa, known as Upananda, prompted by Thee from within,suggested migrating to the fertile and charming forest region of Brindaavana, situatedto the west of their present homeland.

 Dasakam: 049 -- Slokam: 03
बृहद्वनं तत् खलु नन्दमुख्या विधाय गौष्ठीनमथ क्षणेन ।
त्वदन्वितत्वज्जननीनिविष्टगरिष्ठयानानुगता विचेलु: ॥३॥
 

bR^ihadvanaM tatkhalu nandamukhyaa vidhaaya gauShThiinamatha kshaNena |

tvadanvita tvajjananii niviShTa gariShTha yaanaanugataa vicheluH || 3

Then Nanda and others, full of enthusiasm, abandoning their present dwelling place,set out for that dense forest region, trudging behind that big cart, in which Thou seated along with Thy mother,

Dasakam: 049 -- Slokam: 04

अनोमनोज्ञध्वनिधेनुपालीखुरप्रणादान्तरतो वधूभि: ।
भवद्विनोदालपिताक्षराणि प्रपीय नाज्ञायत मार्गदैर्घ्यम् ॥४॥

anO manOj~nadhvani dhenupaalii khurapraNaadaantaratO vadhuubhiH |

bhavadvinOdaalapitaaksharaaNi prapiiya naaj~naayata maarga dairghyam || 4

The Gopikaas did not feel the distance of the path covered, as they were fully engrossed in The rhythmic sounds of the rolling carts and the clattering of the hooves of the cows,and Thy sweet incoherent baby prattle, made the journey so enjoyable that nobodyknew how long the road to Brindaavana was.

Dasakam: 049 -- Slokam: 05 
 निरीक्ष्य वृन्दावनमीश नन्दत्प्रसूनकुन्दप्रमुखद्रुमौघम् ।
अमोदथा: शाद्वलसान्द्रलक्ष्म्या हरिन्मणीकुट्टिमपुष्टशोभम् ॥५॥

niriikshya bR^indaavanamiisha nandatprasuuna kunda pramukhadrumaugham|

amOdathaaH shaadvala saandra lakshmyaa harinmaNii kuTTimapuShTa shObham || 5

O Lord! The Kunda flowers were in full bloom and there were clusters of trees all around.The lush green grassland looked like a floor paved with emeralds. The Brindavana was extremely pretty and made you happy

Dasakam: 049 -- Slokam: 06

नवाकनिर्व्यूढनिवासभेदेष्वशेषगोपेषु सुखासितेषु ।
वनश्रियं गोपकिशोरपालीविमिश्रित: पर्यगलोकथास्त्वम् ॥६॥

navaaka nirvyuuDha nivaasa bhedeShvasheSha gOpeShu sukhaasiteShu |

vanashriyaM gOpakishOrapaalii vimishritaH paryagalOkathaastvam || 6

The Gopas built their Separate new houses were built in the shape of a semi-circle, and settled down comfortably in their various homes Along with the young boys of the Gopas, Thou went about the whole place looking around admiringly, and enjoying the beauty of the beautiful scenery.

Dasakam: 049 -- Slokam: 07 

अरालमार्गागतनिर्मलापां मरालकूजाकृतनर्मलापाम् ।
निरन्तरस्मेरसरोजवक्त्रां कलिन्दकन्यां समलोकयस्त्वम् ॥७॥

araalamaargaagata nirmalaapaaM maraalakuujaakR^ita narmalaapaam |

nirantarasmera sarOjavaktraaM kalindakanyaaM samalOkayastvam || 7

Thou saw The river Kaalindi the daughter of Kalinda, Kaalindi or Yamunaa river which was flowing with clear waters through winding ways. The echoes of the cooing of the swans enhanced the sweet sound of the river. The thick growth of the full blown lotuses was like her ever smiling face. Thy heart  fill withjoy.

Dasakam: 049 -- Slokam: 08 
मयूरकेकाशतलोभनीयं मयूखमालाशबलं मणीनाम् ।
विरिञ्चलोकस्पृशमुच्चशृङ्गैर्गिरिं च गोवर्धनमैक्षथास्त्वम् ॥८॥

mayuurakekaashatalObhaniiyaM mayuukhamaalaashabalaM maNiinaam |

viri~nchalOkaspR^ishamuchchashR^iNgairgiriM chagOvardhanamaikshathaastvam || 8

Thou also saw the majestic Govardhana mountain. It was attractive by resounding with the cries ofnumerous peacocks, and shining with a multitude of coloured rays of the gems it contained. Its high peaks were as though touching the abode of Brahmaa

Dasakam: 049 -- Slokam: 09 
 समं ततो गोपकुमारकैस्त्वं समन्ततो यत्र वनान्तमागा: ।
ततस्ततस्तां कुटिलामपश्य: कलिन्दजां रागवतीमिवैकाम् ॥९॥

samaM tatO gOpakumaarakaistvam samantatO yatra vanaantamaagaaH |

tatastatastaaM kuTilaamapashyaH kalindajaaM raagavatiimivaikaam || 9

Wherever Thou wandered with the gopa children, in and out of that forest, And seeing there the Kalindi river fully flowing in curves, as though she was a lovelorn  damsel, waiting to meet Thee in solitude.

Dasakam: 049 -- Slokam: 10 
तथाविधेऽस्मिन् विपिने पशव्ये समुत्सुको वत्सगणप्रचारे ।
चरन् सरामोऽथ कुमारकैस्त्वं समीरगेहाधिप पाहि रोगात् ॥१०॥   

tathaa vidhe(a)smin vipine pashavye samutsukO vatsagaNaprachaare |

charan saraamO(a)tha kumaarakaistvaM samiiragehaadhipa paahi rOgaat ||10

Oh Guruvayurappa ! May Thou who wandered in that forest, with a grassland mostsuitable for rearing cattle, along with Balarama and other gopa children, tending thecalves, guard me against disease.

Narayaneeyam Dasakam: 48 -- Nalakubara and Manigriva

 

Nalakuvara and Maṇigriva were great devotees of Lord Śiva, but because of material opulence they became so extravagant and senseless that one day they were enjoying with naked girls in a lake and shamelessly walking here and there. Suddenly Nārada Muni passed by, but they were so maddened by their wealth and false prestige that even though they saw Nārada Muni present, they remained naked and were not even ashamed. In other words, because of opulence and false prestige, they lost their sense of common decency.

Therefore Narada Muni set an example by cursing these two persons, Nalakuvara and Maṇigriva, to become dull and unconscious like trees. This was a fit punishment. But because After mother Yaśodā bound Kṛiṣhṇa and became engaged in other household affairs, Kṛiṣhṇa observed two yamala-arjuna trees, which were actually Nalakūvara and Maṇigrīva, two sons of Kuvera who had been condemned by Nārada Muni to become trees. Kṛiṣhṇa by His mercy, now began to proceed toward the trees to fulfill the desire of Nārada Muni.is always merciful, even though they were punished they were fortunate enough to see the Supreme Personality of Godhead face to face. Nalakūvara and Maṇigrīva became twin arjuna trees and remained in the courtyard of mother Yaśodā and Nanda Mahārāja, waiting for the opportunity to see Kṛiṣhṇa directly. Lord Krishna by the desire of His devotee.

Sri Krishna moving the wooden grinding mortar ends when he pulls it through two trees that were standing close by in Vrindavan. The two trees were Nalakuvara and Manigriva who were cursed by Sage Narada to become trees. They got Moksha when Krishna pulled the two trees down using the wooden grinding mortar. , uprooted these yamala-arjuna trees, and when Nalakūvara and Maṇigrīva were thus delivered by Kṛiṣhṇa after one hundred years of the devas, their old consciousness revived, and they offered Kṛiṣhṇa prayers suitable to be offered by demigods. Having thus gotten the opportunity to see Kṛiṣhṇa face to face, they understood how merciful Nārada Muni was, and therefore they expressed their indebtedness to him and thanked him. Then, after circumambulating the Supreme Personality of Godhead Kṛiṣhṇa ,they departed for their respective abodes.

Dasakam: 48 -- Nalakubara and Manigriva  

Dasakam: 048 -- Shlokam: 01

मुदा सुरौघैस्त्वमुदारसम्मदै-
रुदीर्य दामोदर इत्यभिष्टुत: ।
मृदुदर: स्वैरमुलूखले लग-
न्नदूरतो द्वौ ककुभावुदैक्षथा: ॥१॥

mudaa suraughaistvamudaara sammadaiH udiirya daamOdara ityabhiShTutaH |

mR^iduudaraH svairamuluukhale lagannaduuratOdvau kakubhaavudaikshathaaH || 1

Thou were joyfully named Daamodara by the group of sages who were watching Thee with great happiness, and they praised and glorified Thee. Thou who with a tender belly were attached to the mortar, saw two Kakubha (Arjuna) trees not far away.

  Dasakam: 048 -- Shlokam: 02

कुबेरसूनुर्नलकूबराभिध:
परो मणिग्रीव इति प्रथां गत: ।
महेशसेवाधिगतश्रियोन्मदौ
चिरं किल त्वद्विमुखावखेलताम् ॥२॥

kubera suunurnalakuubaraabhidhaH parO maNigriiva iti prathaaM gataH |

maheshasevaadhigata shriyOnmadau chiraM kila tvadvimukhaavakhelataam || 2

The two sons of Kuber, (the god of wealth) one known as Nalakubara and the other one known as Manigreeva became very well known. By worshipping Shiva they also attained great prosperity and because of the pride of wealth they became very haughty and indifferent to Thee. For a very long time they led a very wayward life. 

  Dasakam: 048 -- Shlokam: 03

सुरापगायां किल तौ मदोत्कटौ
सुरापगायद्बहुयौवतावृतौ ।
विवाससौ केलिपरौ स नारदो
भवत्पदैकप्रवणो निरैक्षत ॥३॥
 

suraapagaayaaM kila tau madOtkaTau suraapagaayad bahuyauvataa vR^itau |

vivaasasau keliparau sa naaradO bhavatpadaika pravaNO niraikshata || 3

Naarada who is devoted to Thee alone, once saw these two sporting in the Ganges which is the river of the gods. They were in an intoxicated state having drunk wine and were surrounded by young intoxicated damsels, stark naked, singing and sporting in the Ganges waters.

Dasakam: 048 -- Shlokam: 04

भिया प्रियालोकमुपात्तवाससं
पुरो निरीक्ष्यापि मदान्धचेतसौ ।
इमौ भवद्भक्त्युपशान्तिसिद्धये
मुनिर्जगौ शान्तिमृते कुत: सुखम् ॥४॥
 

bhiyaa priyaalOkamupaattavaasasaM purO niriikshyaapi madaandha chetasau |

imau bhavadbhaktyupashaanti siddhaye munirjagau shaantimR^ite kutaHsukham || 4

Seeing the sage, their beloved female companions, gathered up their clothes, in panic,and left the place. Even then these two sons of Kubera, still intoxicated by liquor, didnot come to their senses. Sage Narada, therefore cursed them so that they wouldregain unmitigated devotion to Thee, and obtain peace of mind. Without a calm mind,happiness will be totally absent.

  Dasakam: 048 -- Shlokam: 05

युवामवाप्तौ ककुभात्मतां चिरं
हरिं निरीक्ष्याथ पदं स्वमाप्नुतम् ।
इतीरेतौ तौ भवदीक्षणस्पृहां
गतौ व्रजान्ते ककुभौ बभूवतु: ॥५॥

yuvaamavaaptau kakubhaatmataaM chiraM hariM niriikshyaatha padaMsvamaapnutam |

itiiritau tau bhavadiikshaNaspR^ihaaM gatau vrajaante kakubhaubabhuuvatuH || 5

Sage Narada, cursed  You two will become Kakubha trees for long. Then when you see Hari, you two will get to your own state.' Being thus told by the sage, desiring to get Thy vision, they went to the outskirts of Vraja and became Kakubha trees.

  Dasakam: 048 -- Shlokam: 06

अतन्द्रमिन्द्रद्रुयुगं तथाविधं
समेयुषा मन्थरगामिना त्वया ।
तिरायितोलूखलरोधनिर्धुतौ
चिराय जीर्णौ परिपातितौ तरू ॥६॥

atandramindradruyugaM tathaavidhaM sameyuShaa mantharagaaminaa tvayaa |

tiraayitOluukhalarOdhanirdhutau chiraaya jiirNau paripaatitau taruu ||6

Dragging the mortar, Thou moved steadily and purposefully toward those two trees,already worn out at the roots due to age; entering between them with the mortar behindThee, Thou made them fall by the mortar getting entangled in their roots.6 

  Dasakam: 048 -- Shlokam: 07
अभाजि शाखिद्वितयं यदा त्वया
तदैव तद्गर्भतलान्निरेयुषा ।
महात्विषा यक्षयुगेन तत्क्षणा-
दभाजि गोविन्द भवानपि स्तवै: ॥७॥

abhaaji shaakhidvitayaM yadaa tvayaa tadaiva tadgarbhatalaannireyuShaa |

mahaatviShaa yakshayugena tatkshaNaadabhaaji gOvinda bhavaanapi stavaiH || 7

Oh Govinda ! No sooner were the two trees uprrooted, than there appeared from themtwo radiant Yakshas singing hymns of Thy glory.7

  Dasakam: 048 -- Shlokam: 08

इहान्यभक्तोऽपि समेष्यति क्रमात्
भवन्तमेतौ खलु रुद्रसेवकौ ।
मुनिप्रसादाद्भव्दङ्घ्रिमागतौ
गतौ वृणानौ खलु भक्तिमुत्तमाम् ॥८॥

ihaanya bhaktO(a)pi sameShyati kramaad bhavantametau khalu rudrasevakau |

muni prasaadaad bhavadanghri maagatau gatau vR^iNaanau khalubhaktimuttamaam || 8

Here, in Thy Krishna incarnation even those who worship other deities, willeventually become devoted to Thee. Thus by the blessing of Sage Narada, these twodevotees of Rudra, finally took shelter at Thy feet, and asking only for the boon ofeverlasting devotion to Thee, went back to their abode.8

Dasakam: 048 -- Shlokam: 09ततस्तरूद्दारणदारुणारव-
प्रकम्पिसम्पातिनि गोपमण्डले ।
विलज्जितत्वज्जननीमुखेक्षिणा
व्यमोक्षि नन्देन भवान् विमोक्षद: ॥९॥

tatastaruuddaaraNa daaruNaarava prakampi sampaatini gOpamaNDale |

vilajjita tvajjananii mukhekshiNaavyamOkshi nandena bhavaan vimOkshadaH || 9

Then by the falling of the trees, which caused the frightening sound, the group of Gopas were frightened and rushed to the spot trembling. As Nanda glanced at Thy mother meaningfully, she felt very ashamed. He then released Thee from the mortar, who releases everyone from the bonds of Samsaara.9

Dasakam: 048 -- Shlokam:10
महीरुहोर्मध्यगतो बतार्भको
हरे: प्रभावादपरिक्षतोऽधुना ।
इति ब्रुवाणैर्गमितो गृहं भवान्
मरुत्पुराधीश्वर पाहि मां गदात् ॥१०॥

mahiiruhOrmadhyagatO bataarbhakO hareH prabhaavaadaparikshatO(a)dhunaa |

iti bruvaaNairgamitO gR^ihaM bhavaan marutpuraadhiishvara paahi maamgadaat || 10

Having entered the interspace of the two trees and the trees having fallen, it is only God's grace that the child is safe and unhurt today.' As they said so they carried Thee to the house. OhGuruvayurappa ! May Thou of such miracles, save me from my troubles and Save me from my ailments.