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Radha-Krishna Prana Mora, a deeply intimate bhajan composed by Srila Narottama Dasa Thakura.

This song captures the essence of Manjari Bhava—the highest aspiration in Gaudiya Vaishnavism, where the soul longs not to interact with Krishna directly, but to act as a humble maidservant assisting in the divine, loving pastimes of Shri Shri Radha and Krishna.

rādhā-kṛṣṇa prāṇa mora jugala-kiśora

jīvane maraṇe gati āra nāhi mora (1)
kālindīra kūle keli-kadambera vana 

ratana-bedīra upara bosāibo du’jana (2)
śyāma-gaurī-aṅge dibo candanera

gandha cāmara ḍhulāibo mukha heribo swānanda (3)
gāthiyā mālatī-mālā dibo doṅhāra gale 

adhare tuliyā dibo karpūra-tāmbūle (4)
lalitā viśākhā-ādi jata sakhī-bṛnda 

ājñāya koribo sebā caraṇāravinda (5)
śrī-kṛṣṇa-caitanya-prabhura dāsera anudāsa 

sevā-abhilāṣa kore narottama-dāsa (6)

Verse 1

rādhā-kṛṣṇa prāṇa mora jugala-kiśora / jīvane maraṇe gati āra nāhi mora

The divine young couple, Shri Shri Radha and Krishna, are my very life and soul. In life or in death, I have no other shelter, destination, or purpose.

Verse 2

kālindīra kūle keli-kadambera vana / ratana-bedīra upara bosāibo du’jana

In the forest of playful kadamba trees on the banks of the Yamuna River (Kalindi), I will request the Divine Couple to sit upon a magnificent throne fashioned of brilliant jewels.

Verse 3

śyāma-gaurī-aṅge dibo candanera gandha / cāmara ḍhulāibo mukha heribo swānanda

I will gently anoint Their dark (Shyama) and golden (Gauri) forms with fragrant sandalwood paste. I will fan Them with a chamara (yak-tail whisk) and experience immense spiritual joy just by gazing upon Their beautiful faces.

Verse 4

gāthiyā mālatī-mālā dibo doṅhāra gale / adhare tuliyā dibo karpūra-tāmbūle

I will string Together exquisite garlands of fresh malati flowers and place them around Their necks. Then, I will offer seasoned betel nuts (tambula) scented with camphor directly to Their lotus lips.

Verse 5

lalitā viśākhā-ādi jata sakhī-bṛnda / ājñāya koribo sebā caraṇāravinda

Under the direct guidance and merciful orders of Lalita, Vishakha, and all the other confidential sakhis (cowherd girlfriends of Radha), I will serve Their lotus feet.

Verse 6

śrī-kṛṣṇa-caitanya-prabhura dāsera anudāsa / sevā-abhilāṣa kore narottama-dāsa

Identifying himself humbly, Narottama Dasa prays: "I am but the servant of the servant of the servants of Lord Shri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. My only desire, birth after birth, is to be allowed into this divine service."