Quotes

Doha is a form of the self-contained rhyming couplet in poetry composed mainly of two lines which are snippets from the writings of Rasik Saints. Dohas in Rasik saints literature are also known as Saakhis.

3432 Quotes Found

1. Anyantra Hi Kritam Papan - Varahapuran, Mathura Mahatm (165.57)

   Sins committed elsewhere are destroyed at a holy pilgrimage site, but a sin committed at a holy pilgrimage becomes as firmly fixed as vajra-lepa (adamantine coating).

2. Jhuth Kutum Sangrahe Taje Sat - Shri Agradas Ji, Agragranthavali

   The ignorant beings remain constantly absorbed in fleeting worldly relationships and accumulating material possessions, yet continually abandon the causeless love of Śrī Śyāmasundara, his one and only true well-wisher. Completely turning away from the supreme spiritual goal, he turns his back upon it and directs his vision, all his endeavors, and the entire pursuit of his life solely toward fulfilling his selfish desires.

3. Vrindavane Nandit Krishnachandr - Shri Prabodhanand Sarasvati, Vrindavan Mahimamrit (14.14)

   In that Śrī Vṛndāvana where Śrī Kṛṣṇacandra eternally and blissfully performs His pastimes, and where an uninterrupted flow of tireless, divine love-pastimes ever exists, may my mind always remain deeply attached, like a humming bee hovering over the lotus feet of Śrī Rādhā Mahārānī.

4. Dinabandhu Tum Din Haun Yah - Braj Ke Dohe

   O Lord! You are Dīnabandhu, the friend of the destitute, and I am destitute. This is a beautiful, pre-established bond between You and me; therefore, please do consider this relationship of ours. O merciful Lord! Hearing this earnest petition of mine, please bestow Your grace upon me.

5. Nain Bain Man Shravan Sab - Shri Nandadas, Shri Nandadas Granthavali, Virah Manjari (16)

   The eyes, speech, mind, and ears of a Virahiṇī gopī have all gone to her beloved Śyāmasundara. Within the confines of her body, only a few life-breaths remain, sustained solely by the hope that her Beloved will return one day.

6. Tvan Bhaj Hiranyagarbh Tvamapi - Sri Roop Goswami, Padyavali (125)

   You may worship Lord Brahmā, Lord Śaṅkara, or the formless Supreme Brahman according to your faith. But I offer my worship solely to the supremely sacred abode of Śrī Vṛndāvana, which is completely pervaded by the divine bliss and transcendental love of Śrī Kṛṣṇa.

7. Daya Naav Harinam Ki Sataguru - Shri Dayabai

   Dayābāī says that the Holy Name of Śrī Hari is the boat that carries one across the ocean of material existence (bhava-sāgara), and the Guru is its helmsman. If one genuinely performs the true association of a saint, then crossing this ocean of worldly existence does not take even a moment of delay.

8. Paryo Jagat Bhav-Kup Men Paryo - Shri Alabeli Ali

   Deluded by ignorance, I lay fallen in the deep well of material existence. But my causelessly merciful Śrī Rādhā Jū lifted me out from there with Her gracious arms and placed me under the soothing shelter of Her own abode, Śrī Vṛndāvana.

9. ‘Narayan’ Nij Hiye Men Apane - Shri Narayan Svami, Anurag Ras (54)

   Śrī Nārāyaṇa Svāmī teaches, “O jīva! Before looking at the faults of others, first look deeply into your own heart and recognize your own faults. After you have completely purified yourself, if you still find time, then you may concern yourself with others' faults. Truly, one who is sincerely engaged in correcting himself has neither the time nor the right to criticize anyone else.”

10. Chhin-Chhin Hain Nav Ladali - Shri Hit Gopal Daas, Nikunj Ras Vallari, Ashish Doha

    Our ever-youthful Laḍalī Jī, Śrī Rādhā, is adorned with ever-fresh beauty at every single moment, eternally enjoying playful Rāsa dance with Śyāmasundara. May the love-bliss of both continue to increase forever with ever-new loving sentiments, and may Your nitya-vihāra always remain overflowing with unfathomable rasa and supreme bliss.

11. Badan Jhalak Ang-Ang Lalak - Shri Rup Sakhi, Shrringar Ras Ke Dohe (42)

    The divine glimpse of the lotus faces of Śrī Śyāmā-Śyāma, the yearning of Their every limb for mutual union, and the gentle smile upon Their lips are utterly captivating. Making the nectar of love of Their eternal pastimes (nitya-vihāra) Their constant sustenance, this supremely wise Divine Couple (Śyāmā-Śyāma Sujāna) playfully sports at every moment in Śrī Dhāma Vṛndāvana.

12. Radhadhinah Sada Brute - Shri Vagish Shastri Ji, Shri Radha Saptashati (1.44)

    Śrī Kṛṣṇa always speaks, beholds, and hears only under the control of Śrī Rādhā. Likewise, He laughs, sings, and dances only under Her sway. In other words, every one of His actions is completely governed by Śrī Rādhā.

13. ‘Raa’ Akshar Ko Sunat Hi - Braj Ke Dohe

    The very moment the syllable "Rā" falls upon my ears, my heart becomes overwhelmed with divine love and begins to yearn intensely. Namra Sakhī says that upon that supremely sacred name 'Rādhā,' I lovingly offer my body, mind, actions, words, life-breath, and my entire being in complete self-surrender.

14. Dhanya Dhanya Shri Giriraj Ju - Goswami Shri Hariray Ji, Vallabh Saakhi (81)

    Endless glories to Śrī Girirāja Jī, the foremost and most exalted among all the devotees of Lord Śrī Hari. He eternally remains in the intimate association of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, rendering loving service unto Him. For this reason, he is supremely dear to the hearts of both Balabhadra and Śyāmasundara. Indeed, Śrī Girirāja Jī possesses the unique power to captivate even the heart of enchanting Manmohana Himself.

15. Radheradhe Namaki Jakalagai Ye - Shri Lalit Kishori, Abhilash Madhuri, Vinaya (118)

    O brother! May my heart be ever absorbed by an intense longing for the name 'Rādhe-Rādhe' alone, and sitting in the cool shade of the creepers of Śrīdhāma Vṛndāvana, may I incessantly chant this supremely sacred name, just as a parrot continuously repeats a single name.

16. Hari Kripa Jo Hoya To - Shri Sahajo Baai

    If Śrī Hari bestows His grace, it is indeed great, and even if He does not, it matters not. However, if one does not obtain the grace and mercy of Gurudeva in this life, one's intellect remains shrouded in darkness, and true wisdom can never awaken.

17. Atan Hoya Van Payabau Gayau - Shri Kishori Ali

    Many great saints have expressed the view that to take birth or reside in Braja, even as a tree, creeper, blade of grass, or in any other form, is itself a supreme blessing. Yet the firm conviction of the rasikas goes even further: that even the final relinquishing of this mortal body should also take place in the very lap of the transcendental dust of Braja.

18. Viharati Nitya Vilas Sukh Shri - Shri Ali Madhuri Ji, Shri Nikunj Keli Madhuri

    The ever-youthful divine Couple, Śrī Śyāmā-Śyāma, who captivate the hearts of all, eternally relish the supremely divine nectar of nitya-vihāra within the secluded groves of Śrī Vṛndāvana, accompanied by Their intimate circle of sahacharīs.

19. Hit Murati Hit Prem Nidhi - Shri Hit Paramanand Das Ji, Shri Radha Ras Sahastra Naam

    Śrī Rādhā is the very embodiment of divine love. She is the inexhaustible treasure of prema and the very source of divine love. Śrī Rādhā is wholly filled with pure love; every pore of Her transcendental form overflows with the nectar of divine love alone.

20. Jhuth Masakari Man Lagai Hari - Shri Hariram Vyaas, Vyaas Vani, Sakhi (114)

    The mind of a worldly person is effortlessly absorbed in idle talk and joking, yet when the time comes to worship Śrī Hari, it procrastinates and makes excuses. Śrī Harirāma Vyāsa Jī says that, seeing such disregard for devotion, Bhakti herself turns away from that person's very doorstep, calling out as she sorrowfully departs.