3. Ashtayam Seva – Shringaar
3.1 Bathing (Snan)
Now, imagine that the beloved couple, Priya-Priyatam, have returned after enjoying the water play at the banks of the Yamuna. Their clothes are wet from the Yamuna water; now you are bathing them. While bathing your Thakur Ji, sing the following verse. Take water for the bath according to the season. You can give them a full bath if you have a deity idol or an image of Shri Ji. If you only have a picture or a painting of the deity, gently wipe it with a lightly wet cloth. Don’t limit yourself to the physical actions alone; try to immerse yourself deeply in the emotions. Our Lord is hungry for emotions, after all.
Snaan kunj mein doo aaye,
Ratan jatit jahan hauj suhaaye.
Jal sugandh tinmein ati sohain,
Khile kamal jinmein man mohin.
Tin par bhramar karat gunjaar,
Phooli phool rahin drum daar.
Doo kunj sukh-punj hain, tinko ek hi ghaat,
Snaan karat jahan jugalvar, tahaan alin ke thaath.
Adhar arun tere kaisain kain duraun,
Ravi-shashi-shank bhajan kiy apu bas, adbhut rangani kusum banaun.
Shubh kausaya kasiv kaustubh mani, pankaj-sutani lai angani lupau.
Harshit indu tajat jaise jaladhar, so bhram dhoondh kahaan hon paaun.
Ambuni-dambh kachhu nahin vyaapt, himkar tapai taahi kaisen kain bujhaun.
Jai Shrihit Harivansh rasik nav rang piy, bhrikuti bhauhn tere khanjan laraun.
3.2 Shringaar (Adornment)
After giving a bath, you can now adorn your beloved (priya-priyatam). Dress them in clothes and adorn them with freshly made garlands and jewellery. You can perform this service of adornment according to your available arrangements. While performing the adornment, sing these verses:
Majjan kari baithi chauki par, hit kar nij singaar banavat.
Kaari saari hari kanchuki, atarauta peero pehiravat.
Laal laal cheera upareina, patuka-jhnga ju soothan bhavat.
Bahut bhushan pehiray tilak dai, hit Brajlaal su bhog lagavat.
Kari singaar raajat rang bheene, reejhi laadili-laal jimavat.
Kaur-kaur prati chhabi avlokat, bali-bali juthan aapun paavat.
Lalitadik leene kar chaurani, nirakhi-nirakhi nainani ju siravat.
Jai Shrihit Harilal nikat ali roophahi, paandan lai paan khavavat.
3.3 Shringaar Bhog (Food Offering)
After adorning your beloved (Priya-Priyatam), show them a mirror and imagine that they become completely absorbed in each other’s beauty as they gaze into the mirror. Present the offerings for the Shringar Bhog in front of them and imagine that they are receiving them. After they have received the Bhog, wash the hands and face of Radha-Mohan Ju and then wipe them with a cloth. While performing this service, sing the following verses.
Sajani ko rakhyo rukh graas lain laagay mukh,
Jo jo man ruchyo paak bahuri so mangayo.
Keeni manuhari dhani laal rasik chudamani,
Pyaari man bhaawati saheli jo chitayo.
Adli badli graas let sakhiyani anand det,
Chandrakala ghevar ne swaad ati badhaayo.Batrus pare syam gaur kahat jaat laau aur,
Tushthi pushti hot kiyo bhojan man bhaayo.
Sita milyo gaadho dahi piyou puni lalak rahi,
Meva phal pai swaad adhik so janayo.
Sheetal ati misht jani yamunodak kiyo paani,
Vadan kar angauchi sakhi paan rachhi khwyaayo.
Bali bali Vrindavan hit roop saaj arati kau,
Panch naad hot sis chamvar lai dhuraayo.
3.4 Shringaar Aarti
After offering your Lordships the Shringar Bhog, it is time for their Dhoop Aarti. Prepare the plate for the Aarti, and while performing the Aarti, sing these verses:
Aaju neeki bani Shree Radha-ki Nagari
Brajjivati-juth mein roop aru chaturai,
Sheel-singaar-gun sabni ten aagri.
Kamal dakshin bhujha, vaam bhuj ansh sakhi,
Gaavati saras mil madhur sur raag ri.
Sakal vidya vidit, rahasi Harivansh hit,
Milat nav kunj var Shyam badh bhag ri.Aaju Nagari-Kishor, bhaawati vichitri jor
Kaha kahoon ang-ang param maadhuri.
Karat keli kanth meli, baahu dand gand-gand,
Paras saras raas-laas mandali juri.
Shyam sundari-bihaar, baansuri mridang taar,
Madhur ghosh noopur-aadi kinkini churi.
Jai Shree dekhata Harivansh aali nritani sudhang chaali,
Vaari fer det praan deh saun duri.Bani Shree Radha-Mohan Ji ki jodi
Indra neelmani Shyam manohar, saat kumbh tan gori,
Bhaal vishal tilak Hari kaamini, chikur chandra bich rori.
Gaj-naik Prabhu chaal gayandani, gati Vrishbhanu-kishori.
Neel nichol juvati Mohan pat, peet arun sir khori.
Jai Shree Hit Harivansh rasik Radha-pati, surat rang mein bori.Besar kaun ki ati neeki
Hod pari laalan aru lalna, chaup badhi ati ji ki.
Nyav paryo Lalitaju ke aagein, kaun lalit kaun feeki.
Jai Shree Damodar hit vilag na maano, jhukani jhuki pyaari-ju ki.
Divya Dampati ki Aarti utaaro hey Ali
Raajai Nand Joo ka laal Vrishbhanu ki lali
Radha-Mohan Joo ki Aarti utaaro hey AliPad nakh manichandrika ki ujwal prabha
Neel peet pat kati rahe man ko lubha
Kati kodhani ki shobha ati lagat bhali
Divya dampati ki Aarti utaaro hey AliDivya kaanti gaur Shyam mukhchandra ki chhata
Ghunghraali alkaavli sujalaj ghata
Dyuti kundal dasan so chappal bijli
Divya dampati ki Aarti utaaro hey AliSheesh chandrika mukut tribhuwan dhani ke
Ang ang divya bhushan kanak mani ke
Sohe Shyama kar kanj Shyam kar murli
Divya dampati ki Aarti utaaro hey AliChitvani muskani prem ras barse
Hiy harshi Narayan charan parse
Jai Jai Jai kahi barse devta suman anjali
Divya dampati ki Aarti utaaro hey Ali
3.5 Shri Yugal Dhyan (Meditation on the Divine Couple)
After the Shringaar Aarti, sing Shri Yugal Dhyan. This describes the adornment and beauty of Shri Priya-Lal in their divine form.
(Shri) Priya Vadan-Chhabi Chand Manau, Preetam-Nainan Chakor.
Prem-Sudha Ras-Madhuri, Paan Karat Nishi-Bhor.
Angani Ki Chhabi Kaha Kahun, Man Mein Rahi Vichar.
Bhushan Bhaye Bhushanani Ka, Ati Sarup Sukumar.
Surang Maang Motinu Sahit, Shees-Phool Sukh-Mool.
Mor-Chandrika Mohani, Dekhat Bhooli Bhool.
Shyam-Laal Baendi Bani, Sobha Badhi Apar.
Pragat Virajat Sasin Par, Manau Anuraag Singaar.
Kundal Kal Taatank Chal, Rahe Adhik Jhalakayi.
Manau Chhabi Ke Sasi-Bhanu Jug, Chhabi Kamalani Mile Aayi.
Naasa Besari-Nath Bani, Sohat Chanchal Nainan.
Dekhat Bhaanti Suhaavni, Mohe Kotik Main.
Sundar Chibuk Kapol Mridu, Adhar Surang Sudesh.
Musikani Varshat Phool Sukh, Kahin Na Sakta Chhabi-Les.
Angan Bhushan Jhalaki Rahe, Aru Anjan Rang Paan.
Nav-Sat Sarvar Tain Manau, Nikse Kari Snaana.
Kahi Na Sakta Angani-Prabha, Kunj-Bhavan Rahyo Chhaayi.
Manau Baage Roop Ke, Pehire Duhnini Banayi.
Ratanangad Pahunchi Bani, Valaya-Valay Sudhaar.
Angurin Mundarin Fabh Rahi, Aru Mehndi Rang-Saar.
Chandrahara Muktavali, Rajat Dulri-Poti.
Paani Padik Ur Jagmagai, Pratibimbit Ang-Jyoti.
Manimay Kinkini-Jaal Chhabi, Kahun Joi Soi Thor.
Manau Roop Deepawali, Jhalmalat Chahun Or.
Jehari Sumili Anup Bani, Nupur Anawat Chaar.
Aur Chhaudi Kai Ya Chabihi, Hiy Ke Nainan Niraari.
Bichuwani Ki Chhabi Kaha Kahun, Upajat Ravi Ruchi-Dain.
Manau Saavak Kal Hans Ke, Bolat Ati Mridu Bain.
Nakh-Pallav Suth Sohne, Sobha Badhi Subhai.
Manau Chhabi Chandravali, Kanj-Dalan Lagi Aayi.
Gaur Varan Saavla Charan, Rachi Mehndi Ke Rang.
Tin Taruwani Tar Luthat Rahin, Rati-Jut Koti Anang.
Ati Sukumari Laadli, Piya Kisore Sukumar.
Ik Chhat Prem Chhake Rahin, Adbhut Prem Vihar.
Anupam Shyamal-Gaur Chhabi, Sada Basau Mam Chitt.
Jaise Ghan Aru Daamini, Ek Sang Rahai Nitt.
Barne Doha Asht-Das, Yugal-Dhyan Raskhan.
Jo Chahat Vishraam ‘Dhruv’, Yah Chhabi Ur Mein Aan.
Palkani Ke Jaise Adhik, Putrin Soun Ati Pyaar.
Aisehi Laadli-Laal Ke, Chhin Chhin Charan Sanbhaar.
3.6 Bhakt Namavali (Collection of names of devotees)
After the Shri Yugal Dhyan, the Shri Bhakt Namavali should be sung. The benefit of chanting the name of Shri Hari a hundred thousand times is the same as the benefit gained from chanting the name of a devotee just once. Whoever sings the list of devotees’ names daily, their devotion will surely increase, and Shri Hari will continually assist them.
Humsau in saadhun sau pangti.
Jinako naam let dukh chhootat, sukh lootat tin sangati.
Mukhya Mahant kaam rati Ganapati, aj Mahes Narayan.
Sur nar asur muni pakshi pashu, je Hari bhakti parayan. (1)
Valmiki Narad Agastya Shuk, Vyas Soot kul heena.
Shabari swapach Vashishta Vidur, Vidurani prem praveena. (2)
Gopi Gop Draupadi Kunti, aadi Pandwa Udho.
Vishnu Swami Nimbark Madhav, Ramanuj mag sudho. (3)
Lalacharaj Dhanurdas, Koresh bhav ras bheje.
Jnyandev Guru Shishya Trilochan, Pattanatar ko kahi deje. (4)
Padmavati charan kau charan, kavi Jaydev Jaseelau.
Chintamani chidroop lakhayo, Bilvamangalhin raseelau. (5)
Keshavbhatt Shribhatt Narayan, Bhatt Gadadhar Bhattah.
Vithalnath Vallabhacharyaj, Vraj ke Gujjar – Jatta. (6)
Nityanand Advait Mahaprabhu, Shachi Suvan Chaitanya.
Bhatt Gopal Raghunath Jeev Aru, Madhugosai Dhanya. (7)
Roop Sanatan bhaji Vrindavan, taji daara sut sampatti.
Vyasdas Harivansh Gosai, din dularai dampati. (8)
Shri Swami Haridas hamare, Vipul Bihari Dasi.
Nagri Naval Madhuri Ballabh, Nitya Vihar Upasi. (9)
Tansen Akbar Karmaiti, Meera Karma Bai.
Ratnavati Meera Madhav, Ras Khan reeti ras gai. (10)
Agradass Nabhadi Sakhi ye, sabai Ram Sita ki.
Sur Madan Mohan Narsi Ali, Taskar Navnita ki. (11)
Madhodas Gosai Tulsi, Krishnadas Parmanan.
Vishnupuri Shridhar Madhusudhan, Pipa Guru Ramanand. (12)
Ali Bhagwan Murari Rasik, Shyamanand Ranka Wanka.
Ramdas Chidhar Nishkinchan, Samhan Bhakt Nishanka. (13)
Lakha Angad Bhakt Mahajan, Govind Nand Prabodha.
Das Murari Premnidhi Vithal, Das Mathuriya Yodha. (14)
Lalmati Sita Prabhuta, Jhali Gopali Bai.
Sut Vish diyau pooji silpille, Bhakti raseeli pai. (15)
Prithviraj Khemal Chaturbhuj, Ram Rasik Ras Rasa.
Aashkaran Madhukar Jaymal Nrip, Haridas Jan Dasa. (16)
Sena Dhana Kabira Nama, Kuba Sadan Kasai.
Barmukhi Raidas Sabha mein, Sahi na Shyam Hansai. (17)
Chitraketu Prahlad Vibheeshan, Bali Grih Bajai Bawan.
Jambavant Hanuman Gidh Guh, kiye Ram je Pawan. (18)
Preeti Prateeti Prasad Saadhu sau, inhen Isht Guru jaano.
Taji Aishwarya Marjadh Ved ki, inke haath bikano. (19)
Bhoot Bhavishya Lok Choudah mein, bhaye hoyan Hari pyare.
Tin tin sau vyavhaar hamaro, abhimanin te nyaare. (20)
‘Bhagwatraseek’ Rasik Parikar kari, saadar bhojan paave.
Uncho kul aachar anadar, dekhi dhyan nahin aave. (21)
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