Nityanandam Aham Vande

Invocation: I offer my humble obeisances to the transcendental moon Lord Sriman Nityananda Prabhu.

I humbly bow down to and glorify Lord Sri Nityananda Prabhu, on whose beautiful left lotus ear one elegant pearl ornament is swinging. Accepting the role as the elder brother of the Supreme Lord Gauranga Mahaprabhu, Lord Nityananda Prabhu sanctified the whole world and purified all the living entities.

Offering prostrated obeisances before Sri Nityananda Mahaprabhu, master of the universe, I shall now proclaim His one hundred and eight names, which awaken ecstasy in the heart.

Nilambara-dhara: Sri Nityananda wears blue garments. Srimat-languli: He wields a splendid plow (as His weapon). Musala-priya: He delights in fighting with the club. Sankarsana: and causes integration of the cosmic manifestation. Candra-varna: His complexion is like the moon. Mangala: and He creates auspiciousness. Yadunam kula: for the Yadu dynasty.

Gopika-ramana: Sri Nityananda delights in the company of the gopis Rama: He is the supreme enjoyer Vrndavana-kala-nidhi: the moon of Vrndavana Kadambari: decorated by garlands of kadamba flowers. Sudha-matta: intoxicated by honey nectar Avrta: and surrounded Gana: by a multitude Gopa-gopi: of cowherds and cow maids

Gopi-mandala-madhya-stha: Sri Nityananda Prabhu stands amidst a circle of milkmaids Pandita: He is a consummate scholar Rasa-tandava: of exuberant rasa-dancing Ramana: He is the lover Ramani: of the beautiful young girls (of Vraja) Kami: Sri Nityananda Prabhu feels amorous sentiments Mada-ghurnita-locana: and His eyes roll in intoxication

Parisranta: Sri Nityananda Prabhu becomes exhausted Rasa-utsava: in the rasa festival Anana: and His face Avrta: is covered Gharma-nira: by drops of perspiration Utsahi: That Lord showed His great might Kalindi-bhedana: as He divided the Kalindi river into many streams with His plowshare Kutuhala: He is eager Nira-krida: to engage in water sports

Gaura-asraya: Sri Nityananda takes shelter of Gaura Sama: He is equipoised Santa: peaceful Maya-manusa-rupa-dhrk: and accepts the apparent form of a man Nitya-ananda: Lord Nityananda is ever blissful Avadhuta: and is not bound by social convention Yajna-sutra-dhara: He wears a sacred thread for performing sacrifice Sudhi: and has exquisite intelligence

Patita: To those fallen (in the world of birth and death) Prana-da: Sri Nityananda bestows the energy of spiritual life Prthvi-pavana: He purifies the earth Bhakta-vatsala: Sri Nityananda is affectionate to His devotees. Mada-unmatta: and mad with intoxication Prema-ananda: of the bliss of Krsna-prema Nama-gocara: His names are known Brahma-adi: by Brahma (Haridasa) and other devotees

Vana-mala-dhara: Sri Nityananda wears a garland of forest flowers Hari: and a necklace of pearls Rocana-adi-vibhusita: Sri Nityananda is ornamented by yellow rocana ointment and so forth Nagendra-sunda-doh-danda: His arms, which resemble the trunks of elephants Svarna-kankana-mandita: are decorated by golden bangles

Gaura-bhakti-rasa-ullasa: Sri Nityananda delights in the mellows of devotion to Gaura Calat-cancala-nupura: His anklets ring and His body sways to and fro Gajendra-gati: as He strolls about like the king of elephants Jagat-jana: causing the people of the world Lavanya-sammohita: to become completely fascinated by His beauty

Dhrk: Sri Nityananda accepts Subha-lila: auspicious pleasure-pastimes Samvita: which cover (His identity as the Supreme Lord) Roma: The hair follicles Kalevara: of His body Ancita: expand (like kadamba flowers) Sudha-asi: Sri Nityananda grants nectarean benedictions Ho! Ho! Dhvani: as He cries out, "Ho! Ho!" Mukha: His face Virajita: shines Candra: like the full moon

Adhara-pallava: Sri Nityananda´s blossoming lips Susnigdha: are tender Aruna: and red Sindhura-subimba: like vermilion or luscious bimba fruit Sva-bhakta-gana-madhya-stha: He resides amidst the host of His devotees Nayaka: Sri Nityananda (who is none other than Lord Balarama) is the Lord Revati-prana: of Revati-rani´s life breath

Lauha-danda-dhara: Sri Nityananda wields an iron staff Srngi: and wears wonderful ornaments Venu-pani: He holds a bamboo flute Pratapavan: Sri Nityananda is very chivalrous Krta-hunkara: and He roars Pracanda: very fiercely Matta: displaying the symptoms of divine madness (in His ecstasy of love for Krsna) Pasanda-mardana: as He subdues the atheists

Maya: Sri Nityananda is imbued Sarva-bhakti: with all devotional attributes Deva: He is the lord of luster Varjita: and He abandons Asrama-acara: the standard behavior of all asramas Guna-attita: Sri Nityananda is transcendental to mundane qualities Guna-maya: He is filled with sublime qualities Gunavan: and is the embodiment of exalted qualities Nartana-priya: Sri Nityananda delights in dancing.

Tri-guna-atma: Sri Nityananda is the original source of the three material qualities (goodness, passion, and ignorance.) Grahi: Sri Nityananda accepts (only) Guna: the good qualities of a person Su-guna: Sri Nityananda´s qualities are transcendental Vara: and He is the best Guninam: of all persons endowed with sublime qualities Yogi: Sri Nityananda is (always) in union (with Sri Krsna Caitanya) Yoga-vidhata: Sri Nityananda bestows yoga (union) (with Sri Krsna Caitanya) Pradarsaka: Sri Nityananda proclaims Bhakti-yoga: the glories of devotional union (with Sri Krsna)

Sarva-sakti: All powers Prakasa: arise Angi: from Sri Nityananda´s body Maya: Sri Nityananda is filled Maha-ananda: with immense bliss Nata: He is the best of dancers Sarva-agama-maya: Within Sri Nityananda all holy scriptures reside. Dhira: Sri Nityananda is sober Da: He is the bestower Jnana: of transcendental knowledge Da: and the giver Mukti: of liberation Prabhu: Sri Nityananda is the Master

Paritrata: Sri Nityananda is the savior Gauda-desa: of the land of Gauda Prakasaka: Sri Nityananda reveals Prema-ananda: the bliss of Krsna-prema Rasa-anandi: Sri Nityananda tastes delight in the mellows Prema-ananda: of the bliss of love for Krsna Da: Sri Nityananda gives Radhika-mantra: the mantra for worshipping Srimati Radhika Vibhu: Sri Nityananda is self-controlled and all pervasive.

Svarupa: Sri Nityananda is the original form Sarva-mantra: of all mantras Sundara: and He becomes the beautiful Paryanka: bedstead Krsna: of Krsna (Caitanya) Rasa-jna: Sri Nityananda is adept in the science of rasa Rasa-data: He is the bestower of rasa Rasa-bhokta: and the enjoyer of rasa Rasa-asraya: Sri Nityananda is the abode of rasa

Sri-pada-ambuja: His beautiful lotus-like feet Vandita: are offered worship Brahma-isa-adi-maha-indra-adya: by the devas headed by Brahma, Siva, and Indra Upeta: Sri Nityananda has Sahasra-mastaka: thousands of heads (in His form as Sesa-naga) Kara: and causes Rasatala-sudha: the residents of the lower planetary systems to taste nectar

Sambhuta: Sri Nityananda is born Ksira-udarnava: of the milk ocean Avatamsaka: He is ornamented Kundala-eka: by a single earring Rakta-utpala-dhara: He holds a red lotus Subhra: His complexion is white Narayana-parayana: and He is wholly dedicated to Gaura Narayana

Apara-mahima: Sri Nityananda possesses unbounded glories Ananta: for He is limitless Sada: Sri Nityananda eternally Adarsina: overlooks Nr-dosa: the vices of mankind Dayalu: He is merciful Trata: and is the savior Durgati: from catastrophe Krta-anta: Sri Nityananda makes an end (awards death) Dusta-dehinam: to evil embodied beings

Manju: Sri Nityananda is the charming Dasarathi: son of Dasaratha (Laksmana) Vira: He is the greatest hero Laksmana: and (the avatara of) Laksmana Labha: By gaining Nityananda Sarvavat: one gains everything Sada ujjvala: He is always effulgent Rasa-anandi: engladdened by the transcendental relationships of Krsna consciousness Vrndavana-rasa-prada: and He bestows Vrndavana rasa

Sindhu: Sri Nityananda is the ocean Sudha: of the nectar Purna-prema: of full love for Krsna Visarada: and He is expert Natya-lila: in pastimes of drama Vaibhava: His presence has the cooling power Koti-indu: of millions of moons Sriman: Sri Nityananda is illustrious Jagat-ahlada-karaka: and He gladdens the whole world

Gopala: Sri Nityananda is a cowherd Pala: the protector Sarva: of all (living beings) Avatamsaka: and the crest-jewel Sarva-gopa: of all cowherd boys

One who fasts without deviation and offers worship on the appearance day of Sri Nityananda, which is the thirteenth day of the bright fortnight in the month of Magha, will receive whatever wish one may desire.

Even though infected, a man becomes freed from that terrible malady. A sonless man who worships Him receives a godly son, without a doubt.

One who rises early in the morning and recites the Hundred and Eight Names of Sri Nityananda Svarupa truly achieves love of Krsna.