Kartik Sud 11 - Dev Prabhodni
Translation and Photographs from Seva Reeti Preeti Vraj Jan Ki
KARTIK SUD 11
DEV PRABODHNI - DEV DIWALI
Today is the last day of Chaatur Maas.
Today the Prabhu is awakened from his slumber, which he goes into after slaying the demon 'Shankhaasur', on the 11th day of Aashaad.
It is called 'Dev Utthaapan'.
Raag Saarang
Aaj Prabodhni Shubh Din Neeko, Amal Paksh Ekaadashi aayi,
Bahut Ekh Kunjan Rachike Sakhi, Chahun Aur Deepakan Suhaai--------------(1)
Ghar Ghar Gopi Chowk Poorat Ab, Bandanvaar Bandhaai,
Singhaasan Gaadi takiya Dhar, kar Uthhapan Gokul Raai-----------------------(2)
Hare Hare Sab Mevaa dahrke, Saamagri Sab Bhog Lagaai,
Chaar Yaam Jaagran Jaag Nishi, Jaage Dev Govardhan Raai--------------------(3)
Mangal Aarti Kar Braj Sundari, Prem Magan Aanand Na Samaai,
Rasik Prabhu Mangal Nidhi, Aanand mangal Roop, Raadhaa Sukhdaai------(4)
For More Kirtans, Refer Ashtachhaap Kirtan Books.
STORY OF TULSI JI
The lord is wed today with Tulsi. So it is called as 'Tulsi Vivaah'.
The mandap is made of 16, 8, 4 sugarcane(Saantha), 11 senses + 5 Panch Bhautik together makes 16.
That is why number 16 here assumes significance.
Today the lord is offered Rajaai, Gaddal, Angithi and Raw/Ripe fruits etc.
On this day, Prabhu wedded Tulsi assuming the form of Jalandhar and afterwards revealed his true form.
Coming to know of his truth, she questioned the Prabhu as to whether he would give her protection
or would slay her.
The Prabhu promised to give her protection but, before that he wanted her to perform Panance(Tap).
On hearing these words, she went into the dense forest of the Mathura mandal to do her penance(Tap). She did a powerful penance due to which, all the
devtaas started fearing her power and so, they rushed to lord Vishnu. Then the Prabhu along with the devtaas then went to, where tulsi was performing
her penance. Seeing her single-minded devotion the Prabhu felt very pleased and granted her the boon that all the three worlds(Aakash, Dharti and
Paatal) would always join their hands in prayer towards her. And only on her behest, would the Prabhu partake the offerings of the Yagna, the fruits and
any other offering made at her lotus feet.
Tulsi simply personifies Bhakti(Devotion). Hence, whenever Atma-Nivedan is done or in Nitya Seva the tulsi is offered at the Lotus feet of the Prabhu with
the same sentiment as mentioned above. It signifies that the devotee occupies his place at the lotus feet of the prabhu.
It is only in pushtimarg that a Woman, a Shudra or Dalit is empowered to offer Tulsi at the Prabhu's feet. Such an act of his, increases his devotion(bhakti)
and any defferents that come his way of performing sevais diminished or done away with and he is granted a new 'Aalaukik Deh' or body to perform the
seva of the Prabhu. Where there is Tulsiji, the prabhu is sure to be there. Hence, the gopijan, in Gopigeet first ask Tulsiji the whereabouts of the Prabhu.
Kirtans
Dhanya Dhanya Maataa Tulsi Badi, Naaraayan Ke Charanan Chadhi,
Jo Koi Tulsi Ki Seva Kare, Kotik Paap Chhinme Parihare-------------------------------------(1)
Jo Koi Tulsi Ki Feraa Det, Sahaj Janm Safal Kari Leth,
Daan Punya Mein Tulsi Jo Hoi, Kotik Punya Fal Paave Narsoi-------------------------------(2)
Jaa Ghar Tulsi Kare Nivaas, So Ghar Sadaa Krishna Ko Vaas,
Krishnadaas Kahat Vaaramvaar, Tulsi Ki Mahimaa Aparampaar----------------------------(3)
DEV PRABODHNI - DEV DIWALI
Today is the last day of Chaatur Maas.
Today the Prabhu is awakened from his slumber, which he goes into after slaying the demon 'Shankhaasur', on the 11th day of Aashaad.
It is called 'Dev Utthaapan'.
Raag Saarang
Aaj Prabodhni Shubh Din Neeko, Amal Paksh Ekaadashi aayi,
Bahut Ekh Kunjan Rachike Sakhi, Chahun Aur Deepakan Suhaai--------------(1)
Ghar Ghar Gopi Chowk Poorat Ab, Bandanvaar Bandhaai,
Singhaasan Gaadi takiya Dhar, kar Uthhapan Gokul Raai-----------------------(2)
Hare Hare Sab Mevaa dahrke, Saamagri Sab Bhog Lagaai,
Chaar Yaam Jaagran Jaag Nishi, Jaage Dev Govardhan Raai--------------------(3)
Mangal Aarti Kar Braj Sundari, Prem Magan Aanand Na Samaai,
Rasik Prabhu Mangal Nidhi, Aanand mangal Roop, Raadhaa Sukhdaai------(4)
For More Kirtans, Refer Ashtachhaap Kirtan Books.
STORY OF TULSI JI
The lord is wed today with Tulsi. So it is called as 'Tulsi Vivaah'.
The mandap is made of 16, 8, 4 sugarcane(Saantha), 11 senses + 5 Panch Bhautik together makes 16.
That is why number 16 here assumes significance.
Today the lord is offered Rajaai, Gaddal, Angithi and Raw/Ripe fruits etc.
On this day, Prabhu wedded Tulsi assuming the form of Jalandhar and afterwards revealed his true form.
Coming to know of his truth, she questioned the Prabhu as to whether he would give her protection
or would slay her.
The Prabhu promised to give her protection but, before that he wanted her to perform Panance(Tap).
On hearing these words, she went into the dense forest of the Mathura mandal to do her penance(Tap). She did a powerful penance due to which, all the
devtaas started fearing her power and so, they rushed to lord Vishnu. Then the Prabhu along with the devtaas then went to, where tulsi was performing
her penance. Seeing her single-minded devotion the Prabhu felt very pleased and granted her the boon that all the three worlds(Aakash, Dharti and
Paatal) would always join their hands in prayer towards her. And only on her behest, would the Prabhu partake the offerings of the Yagna, the fruits and
any other offering made at her lotus feet.
Tulsi simply personifies Bhakti(Devotion). Hence, whenever Atma-Nivedan is done or in Nitya Seva the tulsi is offered at the Lotus feet of the Prabhu with
the same sentiment as mentioned above. It signifies that the devotee occupies his place at the lotus feet of the prabhu.
It is only in pushtimarg that a Woman, a Shudra or Dalit is empowered to offer Tulsi at the Prabhu's feet. Such an act of his, increases his devotion(bhakti)
and any defferents that come his way of performing sevais diminished or done away with and he is granted a new 'Aalaukik Deh' or body to perform the
seva of the Prabhu. Where there is Tulsiji, the prabhu is sure to be there. Hence, the gopijan, in Gopigeet first ask Tulsiji the whereabouts of the Prabhu.
Kirtans
Dhanya Dhanya Maataa Tulsi Badi, Naaraayan Ke Charanan Chadhi,
Jo Koi Tulsi Ki Seva Kare, Kotik Paap Chhinme Parihare-------------------------------------(1)
Jo Koi Tulsi Ki Feraa Det, Sahaj Janm Safal Kari Leth,
Daan Punya Mein Tulsi Jo Hoi, Kotik Punya Fal Paave Narsoi-------------------------------(2)
Jaa Ghar Tulsi Kare Nivaas, So Ghar Sadaa Krishna Ko Vaas,
Krishnadaas Kahat Vaaramvaar, Tulsi Ki Mahimaa Aparampaar----------------------------(3)
Tulsi Vivaah Mandap
Raag Kaanhro
Dev Diwari Shubh Ekaadashi, hari Prabodh Keeje ho Aaj,
Nindraa Tajo utho Ho Govind, Sakal Vishv Hith Kaaj---------------------------(1)
Ghar Ghar Mangal Hoth Sabanke, Thor Thor Gaavat Vrajnaari,
Parmaanand daas Ko Thaakur, Bhakt Het Leelaa Avtaari----------------------(2)
Dev Diwari Shubh Ekaadashi, hari Prabodh Keeje ho Aaj,
Nindraa Tajo utho Ho Govind, Sakal Vishv Hith Kaaj---------------------------(1)
Ghar Ghar Mangal Hoth Sabanke, Thor Thor Gaavat Vrajnaari,
Parmaanand daas Ko Thaakur, Bhakt Het Leelaa Avtaari----------------------(2)
Kirtans
