Pema Rasa Madira: The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love

 

Prema Rasa Madirä is a complete text, capable of taking one from the initial stage of detaching oneself from the world, all the way to the ultimate attainment of serving Shri Radha Krishna in the highest sentiment of sakhi bhava in the kunjas of Vrindavan and witnessing Their confidential nikunja pastimes.

The padas are unique, in that they are a crystal-clear window to the devotional sentiments enshrined in a Rasikas loving heart. The display of extraordinary poetic skills is a testament to the unmatched capability of this Rasik. Sung in ragas in a simple manner, they are capable of arousing the appropriate sentiments of humility and love in one's heart.

This Prema Rasa Madira is the greatest act of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj's grace because these pados are outpourings of his heart. May the joyful process of rupdhyan make all sadhok readers' hearts suitable receptacles to receive and eternally relish the wine of devotional sentiments of this Prema Rasa Madira.

Rasik readers and seekers of the bliss of divine love!
The subject of this text becomes clear from its title. Nevertheless, courtesy demands that a few words be written as a foreword.

The undisputed established spiritual principle of the Vedas, the six Darshanas, the Puranas and so on, is that the ultimate aim of every living being is the attainment of bliss alone, which to fulfil one, must be both infinite and eternal.

But, that same Shyamasundara, who is of the nature of bliss and the very source of bliss, is enslaved utterly by His own most confidential power-an entity known as prema or divine love. Therefore, it is divine love which is the ultimate entity. This book Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love-has been written with divine love as its goal. How far I have succeeded in this endeavour is up to the readers to decide.

The 1008 padas or devotional chants of the Prema Rasa Madira have been divided into twenty-one sections called madhuris or devotional special sweetnesses, which are as follows:

Sadguru Madhuri, Arati Madhuri, Siddhanta Madhuri, Dainya Madhuri, Dhama Madhuri, Prema Madhuri, Shri Krishna Bäla-Lilä Madhuri, Shri Radha Bala-Lilä Mädhuri, Shri Krishna Madhuri, Shri Radha Madhuri, Yugala Madhuri, Lila Madhuri, Mahāsakhi Madhuri, Nikuñja Madhuri, Milana Madhuri, Mana Madhuri, Murali Madhuri, Hori Mädhuri, Viraha Madhuri, Rasiyä Mädhuri, Prakirņa Madhuri

The name of each madhuri describes its subject matter. All of them are imbued with the special nectar of divine love. The pastimes of the Divine Couple have been depicted in these padas in accordance with narrations of the Vedas, Puranas and other scriptures and the writing of the Rasik Saints. An extraordinarily unique range of pastimes has taken place, especially during the descension of Shri Krishna. These form the basis of these blissful, devotional chants recorded here. Various other descensions of God, all non-different from Shri Krishna have been mentioned in various places in a specific context too. These pastimes are a drop in the ocean of pastimes of that supreme performer of ever-new lilas, Shyamasundara. Nevertheless, if seekers attain some satisfaction through these padas, I will consider my entire effort a success! If someone receives no satisfaction or benefit from the work, let him be satisfied by the fact that its composition was something that gave the author great personal pleasure.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, Prema Rasa Madira is not merely a collection of devotional padas, but a profound journey into the heart of divine love. Through the 1008 padas, divided into twenty-one sections, the reader is invited to immerse themselves in the enchanting pastimes of Shri Radha Krishna, experiencing their divine bliss in various expressions of love and devotion. The teachings, imbued with the grace of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, offer a pathway for the soul to transcend worldly attachments and elevate into the highest spiritual sentiments of humility, love, and service.

Whether one is a seasoned Rasik or a seeker of the bliss of divine love, this sacred text provides an invaluable opportunity to connect with the divine, savoring the intoxicating nectar of love that flows from the hearts of Shri Radha Krishna. May the sweet padas of Prema Rasa Madira awaken and nourish the loving sentiments within all, guiding each reader towards the eternal bliss of union with the Divine.