Hota Śubha Adhibāsa Śubha Kṣaṇe Gagane Sura Gaṇa Magana Gaṇa Sane

At an auspicious moment Lord Gaura's auspicious adhivāsa ritual is celebrated. At that moment the demigods assemble in the sky. With happy hearts they talk always of Lord Gaura's pastimes. At the auspicious moment Lord Gaura, the crown of rasikas, sits on the throne. He shines with great splendor. His effulgence defeats the pride of the golden mirrors. His graceful form defeats Kāmadeva.

The moon of His face breaks into pieces the pride of the moon in the sky. His gentle gentle smile delights the heart. His eyes are charming. They glisten like lotus flowers. The tilaka on His forehead is glorious. His arms are like two snakes at the edge of His chest. His waist is slender. His every limb is graceful and pleasing. His curly hair glistens. He has no peer. He charms the heart of every soul in this world.

Gazing at His sweetness, the saintly people think they must have performed many pious deeds. The musicians play many different rāgas on the vīṇā. The sweet sounds are nectar for the ears. The musicians play their instruments. The mṛdaṅgas and murajas make sweet sounds of "Thoṅga thoṅkṛṇa jhikiku jhāṅkiṭa ṭhiṭiṭhi ṭanana nana!"

The dancers dance. They make graceful dramatic gestures with their hands. The move gracefully. Their dancing footsteps declare, "Taka taka thaita thaitata dhādhili lilili lalala-i!" Sounds of "Jaya! Jaya!" fill the world. The brāhmaṇas chant the Vedas. The ladies make sounds of “Ulu-lulu!" Now Ghanaśyāma's heart is flooded with bliss.