The Krishna Chorale and Orchestra

(Featuring Bhavisya devi dasi, formerly of The Vogues)
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(To listen to an MP3 file of Within Vrindaban's Woods and Groves, Click Here.)

Every day at ISKCON temples throughout the world (and often at other Gaudiya-Vaishnava temples), the song Jaya Radha-Madhava by Srila Bhaktivinode Thakur (1838-1914) is sung during the morning worship services. This song, originally written in Bengali, depicts the sweetness of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Krishna's appearance as a cowherd boy in the village of Vrindaban, India, some 5,000 years ago, and hints at His loving pastimes with His devotees.

Bhaktivinode explained: "Krishna is the lover of Radha. He displays many amorous pastimes in the groves of Vrindaban. He is the lover of the cowherd maidens of Vraja, the holder of the great hill named Govardhan, the beloved son of mother Yashoda, the delighter of the inhabitants of Vraja, and He wanders in the forests along the banks of the River Yamuna."

The composer/music director, Hrishikesh dasa (Henry Doktorski), explained: "This recording of Within Vrindaban's Woods and Groves is our humble attempt to glorify our Lord Krishna and provide pleasure for the worldwide community of Vaishnavas. We believe that Srila Prabhupada approved of the translation of the songs of the Vaishnava acharyas into vernacular languages and their presentation in local musical traditions, and we hope that those who live in English-speaking countries -- by hearing Vrindaban's Woods and Groves -- will develop greater appreciation for Bhaktivinode's original Jaya Radha-Madhava and increase their love for Krishna. Our aim is to preach Krishna Consciousness -- to present Krishna in a way which will be attractive to many people, especially Westerners. Krishna, by definition, is 'all attractive,' and we hope that listeners will come to appreciate Krishna's all-attractive qualities by hearing this song."

Within Vrindaban's Woods and Groves

Within Vrindaban's woods and groves,
Lord Krishna and Radha unite
To taste the joys of spiritual love.
All glories to this holy sight!
Lord Krishna's beauty thrills the soul,
Defeating even Cupid's darts.
The boy who lifted Govardhana
Has won away the Gopis' hearts.

Yashoda-mata's darling son,
Yamuna River's pride and joy;
The treasure of all devotees;
All glories to this cowherd boy!

To purchase a compact disc of Within Vrindaban's Woods and Groves, contact the composer/music director at henrydoktorski@gmail.com.

For more information please visit http://www.henrydoktorski.com/index.shtml.
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