New Vrindaban Brijabasi Spirit

by mrupa Amburish, the pre-eminent New Vrindavana cowherd boy, wrote this song as part of our Govardhan Puja celebration one year. Each year the devotees would spend a few days cleaning and whitewashing the barn at Bahulavana. Amburish had trained the cow herd to come into the barn for milking and feeding when he played […]

Words and music by Devananda Pandit das The god with four faces And Shiva the greatest Along with innumerable sages Came to the dungeon And offered their prayers To Krishna the lord of all ages. ” You are true to your vow And You sure do know how To protect the gentle and pious. You […]

By Hladini Devi Dasi I need You in flannel— ‘cause if You were in jewels There wouldn’t be us—   Were You the prince You should be— I couldn’t be here-   Were You as famous as You should be Everyone would see You… and want You.   And there would be no more us […]

UNTITLED By Hladini Devi Dasi Madhuvana ‘74   O yes!…You know!!! You know better than I!! ! But still I feel I must …make You see!   I know…   You care!!! You care more than anyone could ever care!!!   But still I feel I cannot …repay Your love!!!   I can taste Your […]

(from the second chapter of Krishna book, words and music by Devananda Pandit das) When Krishna carried out His desire, Devaki glowed like raging fire. He entered in her sacred womb, Though she was shackled in a prison room. Now Kamsa knew his end was near, But spared his sister cos of fear. ” a […]

By Hladini Devi Dasi O-Dirt—You’ve been plaguing my life since time immemorial! O-Dirt—I know you’ve become attached-But PLEASE GET OUT OF MY LIFE!!! I’ve consulted the most ardent authorities as to how to rid myself of you- But I turn my back, and you are once again embracing my torn and ragged self. WHAT MUST […]

words and music by Devananda Pandit das adapted from the 2ND chapter of Krishna book When Krishna carried out His desires Devaki glowed like raging fire. He entered in her sacred womb, Though she was shackled in a prison room. Now Kamsa knew his end was near, But spared his sister cos of fear; ” […]

lyrics and music by Devananda Pandit Kamsa rallied evil kings and then set out to commit atrocities. He behaved inimically towards the Bhoja and the Yadu dynasties. He first divided kingdoms then he conquered all according to his plans. Soon he was the ruling king all throughout the land. When the pure hearted Devaki was […]

(fourth installement adapted from the first chapter of Krishna book lyrics and music by Devananda Pandit das) When the first son was born, Vasudeva kept his word. He took the new born child to Kamsa and was not disturbed. Though it was painful he was a man of honor and fame, He could never break […]

(Third song from the first chapter of Krishna book) Words and Music by Devananda Pandit das Vasudeva stood up and he began to speak so clear, Saying:” Kamsa don’t you realize that death is always near. The moment that you took your birth you began to die, If you are now but twenty years then […]