Vrindavan — Abnish Singh Chauhan

Vrindavan1 is my beloved home,
where Yamuna2 flows majestically
through this lovely land.

Here, bearing the dust of Braj3
upon my forehead
with joy and pride,
I chant with a heart full of devotion—
‘Radhe Krishna, Radhe Krishna,
Krishna Krishna, Radhe Radhe.’4

As I chant, it feels as though
not only the birds and the trees,
but all of creation
joins me in this sacred song.

The sweet melodies of the chanting
surge in my heart,
like a river flowing in bliss,
shattering all doubts of my mind.

And in that moment,
I surrender
to the radiant glory
of the Divine.

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Footnotes:
1. Vrindavan: A holy city in the Mathura district of U.P., India.
2. Yamuna: A major river in India.
3. Braj: A region in India, with its centre in Mathura-Vrindavan, U.P.
4. Radhe Krishna …: A sacred mantra dedicated to Radha and Krishna.