Obeisance 95-96

Song_Obeisance 95-96

Krishna Songs Vrindavana & Braja

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sahaja-prema-mṛdula- pura-strī-gaṇa-ṣocita pura-strī-nindditāṣeṣa- sabhya-lajjāti-lajjita

Word for word

sahaja--natural; prema--with love; mrdula--gentle; pura--of the city; stri--of the women; gana--by the multitude; socita--lamented; pura--of the city; stri--by the women; nindita--criticised; asesa--complete; sabhya--of civilized society; lajja--with the shame; ati--very; lajjita--embarrassed

Translation

O Lord Krsna, the naturally affectionate and gentle women of Mathura lamented (when they saw You fighting with Canura). The women critized the entire assembly (for tolerating the unfair match of the tender young Krsna, with the powerful Canura), and everyone became very embarrassed.

2

strī-gaṇodgīta-mahima- vraja-strī-stuti-harṣita pitṛ-mātṛ-mahārti-jṇa jaya cāṇūra-mardana

Word for word

stri--of the women; gana--by the assembly; udgita--sung; mahima--the glorification; vraja--of Vrajabhumi; stri--to the women; stuti--by the prayers; harsita--pleased; pitr--of Your father; matr--of Your mother; arti--suffering; jna--understanding; jaya--all glories; canura--of Canura; mardana--O Killer

Translation

O Lord Krsna, You became pleased when the women of Mathura sang this glorification of the gopis of Vraja. Understanding the sufferings of Your father and mother, You quickly killed Canura. O Lord, all glories unto You.

3

ṣala-toṣala-saṁhartar bala-ghāṭita-mṣṭika vidrāvitānya-mallaugha rāma-pātita-kūṭaka

Word for word

sala--of Sala; tosala--and Tosala; samhartah--O killer; bala--by Balarama; ghatita--killed; mustika--Mustika; vidravita--caused to flee; anya--other; malla--of wrestlers; ogha--band; rama--by Lord Balarama; patita--caused to fall; kutaka--Kutaka

Translation

O Lord krsna, when You killed Sala, and Tosala, and Lord

4

ucca-maṇca-stha-durvṛtta- kaṁsa-durvākya-kopita attāsi-carma-saṇcāri kaṁsa-keṣagrahoddhata

Word for word

ucca--tall; manca--on the dais; stha--staying; durvrtta--demon; kamsa--of Kamsa; durvakya--demoniac words; kopita--angered; atta--taken; asi--sword; carma--and shield; sancari--moving; kamsa--of Kamsa; kesa--the hair; graha--grasping; uddhata--violent

Translation

O Lord Krsna, You became very angry, hearing the demoniac words of Kamsa from the high dais. When Kamsa moved his sword and shield (to kill You), You violently grasped his hair.

5

bhūmi-patita-bhojendra kaṁsopari-vikūrdita kaṁsa-dhvaṁsana kaṁsāre jaya kaṁsa-nisūdana

Word for word

bhumi--of the ground; patita--caused to fall; bhoja--of the Bhoja dynasty; indra--the king; kamsa--Kamsa; upari--above; vikurdita--jumped; kamsa--of Kamsa; dhvamsana--destruction; kamsa--of Kamsa; are--O enemy; jaya--all glories; kamsa--of Kamsa; nisudana--killer

Translation

O Lord Krsna, You threw Kamsa, King of the Bhojas, to the ground, and jumped up on his back. O enemy of Kamsa, O Killer of Kamsa, all glories unto You.

6

hṛtorvī-bhaya-bhārārte jagac-chalya-vināṣaka pitṛ-mātṛ-praharṣārtha- mṛta-kaṁsa-vikārṣaka

Word for word

hrta--removed; urvi--of the earth; bhaya--fear; bhara--burden; arte--distress; jagat--of the universe; salya--the painful thorn; vinasaka--anihillating; pitr--of the father; matr--of Your mother; praharsa--of the satisfaction; artha--for the purpose; mrta--dead; kamsa--Kamsa; vikarsaka--dragging

Translation

O Lord Krsna, You killed Kamsa who was like a sharp thorn causing pain to the entire world, and in this way You removed the fears and sufferings of the earth. To satisfy Your father and mother and reassure them that the demon was actually dead, You dragged the dead body of Kamsa.

7

brahmaṣādi-surānandin kalanemi-vimuktida bala-ghaṭita-duṣṭāṣṭa- kaṁsa-sodara pāhi mām

Word for word

brahma--by Lord Brahma; isa--and Lord Siva; adi--headed; sura--demigods; anandin--delighting; kalanemi--to Kalanemi; vimukti--liberation; da--granting; bala--by Lord Balarama; ghatita--killed; dusta--demons; asta--eight; kamsa--of Kamsa; sahodara--brothers; pahi--please protect; mam--me

Translation

O Lord Krsna, when You killed Kamsa, who was formely known as Kalanemi-daitya, You caused Lord Brahma, Lord Siva and all the demigods to rejoice. Lord Balarama then killed Kamsa's eight demoniac brothers. O Lord, please protect me.

Frequently asked

Who wrote Obeisance 95-96?

Obeisance 95-96 was composed by Sanatana Goswami. It appears in Krsna Lila Stava.

What is the meaning of Obeisance 95-96?

O Lord Krsna, the naturally affectionate and gentle women of Mathura lamented (when they saw You fighting with Canura). The women critized the entire assembly (for tolerating the unfair match of the tender young Krsna, with the powerful Canura), and everyone became very embarrassed.

How many verses does Obeisance 95-96 have?

Obeisance 95-96 has 7 verses.