Khelata Phagu Vrndavana Candra
Song 88
khelata phāgu bṛndābana-canda
ṛtu-pati manamatha manoratha chanda
He who is like a moon shining in Vrndavana forest enjoys pastimes of throwing red powder. He is filled with Kamadeva's desires.
sundari-gana kara-mandali-majha
raṅgiṇī prema-taraṅgiṇī sāja
In the midst of circle of beautiful gopis a blissful, reddish, wave-filled river of spiritual love flows.
āgu phāgu de-i nāgarī nayāne abasare nāgara cumbaye bayāne
She who is the great heroine of amorous pastimes showers red powder on Him. He who is the king of amorous pastimes kisses Her face.
cakita candra-mukhī sahacarī gahane
dhā-i dhā-ola giridhārika eka sane
Her moon-faced gopi friends are filled with wonder. Gathering together, they all attack Krsna.
tarala nayānī turite eka yā-i
kare sañe kāḍi muralī le- i dhā-i
Trembling, they run to Krsna, snatch away His flute, and flee.
ghana karatāli bhāli bhāli bola ho ho hori tumula utarola
" Bhali! Bhali!" the karatalas declare. There is a great tumult of, "Ho! Ho! Holi!"
aruṇa taruṇa taru aruṇahi dharaṇī
sthala jala-cara bhela sabe eka-baraṇī
The ground is now red with powder. They young trees are red. Every being moving on the ground or in the water is now one color only.
aruṇahi nīre aruṇa arabinda
aruṇa hṛdaye bhela dāsa gobinda
The water is red. The lotuses are red. Even Govinda dasa's heart is covered now with red.
Translation
He who is like a moon shining in Vrndavana forest enjoys pastimes of throwing red powder. He is filled with Kamadeva's desires.
In the midst of circle of beautiful gopis a blissful, reddish, wave-filled river of spiritual love flows.
She who is the great heroine of amorous pastimes showers red powder on Him. He who is the king of amorous pastimes kisses Her face.
Her moon-faced gopi friends are filled with wonder. Gathering together, they all attack Krsna.
Trembling, they run to Krsna, snatch away His flute, and flee.
" Bhali! Bhali!" the karatalas declare. There is a great tumult of, "Ho! Ho! Holi!"
The ground is now red with powder. They young trees are red. Every being moving on the ground or in the water is now one color only.
The water is red. The lotuses are red. Even Govinda dasa's heart is covered now with red.
Notes
This song is sung in Raga Basanta.