Joga Pīṭhopari Sthita Aṣṭa Sakhī Subeṣṭita

Staying in the yoga-pīṭha in a kadamba grove in Vṛndāvana, surrounded by the eight sakhīs, and with Rādhā at His side, Lord Kṛṣṇa, who charms the hearts of the whole world, plays the flute. I place my life at His feet.

Following the sakhī's commands, I serve the feet of the divine couple. I, Their maidsrrvant, always meditate on the divine couple's feet.

Sometimes They hold my hand and speak sweet words. Very happily Theyaccept the garlands I offer and chew the betelnuts I bring.

Sometimes They play a trick and I cannot see Them. Not seeing Them, I burn with fever.

I am always the maidservant at Their feet. The joy of meeting Them and the agony of separation from Them are all the same to me.

Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa are my life. Whether I live or die, whether They save me or kill me, I pray They will always be happy.

Bhaktivinoda knows nothing but Them. Falling down before them, she joins the sakhīs. Always staying in Rādhā's group, she desires only the feet of the divine couple.