Khelata Phagu Vrndavana Candra
Bhajan | Govinda Dasa Kaviraja
Verse 1
khelata phagu brndabana-canda
rtu-pati manamatha manoratha chanda
Verse 2
sundari-gana kara-mandali-majha
rangini prema-tarangini saja
Verse 3
agu phagu de-i nagari nayane
abasare nagara cumbaye bayane
Verse 4
cakita candra-mukhi sahacari gahane
dha-i dha-ola giridharika eka sane
Verse 5
tarala nayani turite eka ya-i
kare sane kadi murali le-i dha-i
Verse 6
ghana karatali bhali bhali bola
ho ho hori tumula utarola
Verse 7
aruna taruna taru arunahi dharani
sthala jala-cara bhela sabe eka-barani
Verse 8
arunahi nire aruna arabinda
aruna hrdaye bhela dasa gobinda
Verse 1
The moon of Vrindavana plays the festival of colors; spring, lord of the seasons, gives shape here to Cupid's own desire.
Verse 2
In the midst of a circle formed by beautiful women's hands, he is decked out, colorful, a very wave of loving ecstasy.
Verse 3
The heroine smears colored powder toward his eyes; seizing the moment, the hero kisses her face.
Verse 4
The moon-faced girl, startled, runs with her companion into the thicket; the lifter of the mountain dashes after and catches her there.
Verse 5
The restless-eyed one runs off alone in haste; snatching the flute from his hand, she flees with it.
Verse 6
Loud clapping hands, cries of "well done, well done!" — "Ho, Hori!" — a tumultuous uproar rises up.
Verse 7
The young trees turn crimson, the earth turns crimson; creatures of land and water all become of a single hue.
Verse 8
In the red water floats a red lotus; and Govinda Dasa's own heart, too, has turned red with love.
Verse 1
khelata phagu brndabana-canda
rtu-pati manamatha manoratha chanda
Verse 2
sundari-gana kara-mandali-majha
rangini prema-tarangini saja
Verse 3
agu phagu de-i nagari nayane
abasare nagara cumbaye bayane
Verse 4
cakita candra-mukhi sahacari gahane
dha-i dha-ola giridharika eka sane
Verse 5
tarala nayani turite eka ya-i
kare sane kadi murali le-i dha-i
Verse 6
ghana karatali bhali bhali bola
ho ho hori tumula utarola
Verse 7
aruna taruna taru arunahi dharani
sthala jala-cara bhela sabe eka-barani
Verse 8
arunahi nire aruna arabinda
aruna hrdaye bhela dasa gobinda
Verse 1
The moon of Vrindavana plays the festival of colors; spring, lord of the seasons, gives shape here to Cupid's own desire.
Verse 2
In the midst of a circle formed by beautiful women's hands, he is decked out, colorful, a very wave of loving ecstasy.
Verse 3
The heroine smears colored powder toward his eyes; seizing the moment, the hero kisses her face.
Verse 4
The moon-faced girl, startled, runs with her companion into the thicket; the lifter of the mountain dashes after and catches her there.
Verse 5
The restless-eyed one runs off alone in haste; snatching the flute from his hand, she flees with it.
Verse 6
Loud clapping hands, cries of "well done, well done!" — "Ho, Hori!" — a tumultuous uproar rises up.
Verse 7
The young trees turn crimson, the earth turns crimson; creatures of land and water all become of a single hue.
Verse 8
In the red water floats a red lotus; and Govinda Dasa's own heart, too, has turned red with love.
STAY CONNECTED
Subscribe to get updates on new songs, mantras, and devotional Content.
Explore More Categories
Find more bhajans grouped by devotional theme.
Dependency
253 Songs
Glories of the Holy Name
184 Songs
Prayer for Mercy
149 Songs
Other
366 Songs
Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
323 Songs
Stotram & Ashtakam
216 Songs
Tulasi Songs
5 Songs
Pranam Mantras
54 Songs
Spiritual Master
61 Songs
Shri Nityananada Prabhu
34 Songs
Lord Shri Krishna
575 Songs
Shrimati Radharani
107 Songs
Narasimha Prayers
10 Songs
Be a Part of Building Gupt Vrindavan Dham
Your support helps strengthen temple construction, Gau Seva, Annadaan Seva, cultural education, and devotional programs. Participate in Square Feet Seva, Mandir Nirman Seva, Annadaan, Gau Seva, and other sacred initiatives.