Ye Narahar Narayan Gopal Giridhar
Lyrics and meaning.
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Complete lyrics, transliteration and meanings
| Section | Original script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sthayi | ये नरहर नारायन गोपाल गिरिधर | Ye Narahar Narayan Gopal Giridhar | He is Narahar, Narayan, Gopal and Giridhar. |
| Antara | गोपिपति घनश्याम | Gopipati Ghanshyam | Lord of the gopis, dark as a rain cloud. |
| Antara | कमलनयन बनवारि | Kamalnayan Banwari | Lotus-eyed Banwari. |
| Antara | गरुड़ध्वज चतुरभूज मनोहर | Garudadhwaj Chaturbhuj Manohar | With Garuda on his banner, four-armed and captivating. |
Word notes
Narahar, Narayan, Gopal and Giridhar are names of the divine. Gopipati means lord of the gopis, and Kamalnayan compares the eyes to lotuses. Garudadhwaj refers to the Garuda emblem on the banner; Chaturbhuj describes four arms.