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SHREE YAMUNASHTAKAMNamami Yamuna Maham, Sakal Siddhi Hetum MudaMurari Padpankaj Sfuradamand, RenootkatamTatastha Nav Kanana, Prakat Mod Pushpambunaa,Suraa Sursu Poojitaha, Smara Pituh Shri yambibhrateemShree Yamunaji is capable of giving all kind of achievements. This first shlokadescribes the physical state of the river. It’s both banks are full of glitteringsand, which is believed to be as soft as lotus feet of Shree Murari Prabhu(Shree Krishna.) Also, there are various kinds of gardens on both banks of theriver. The river water is full of scent due to flowers of the garden. ShreeYamunaji is also worshipped by two kinds of vraj devotees. I bow to abovedescribed Shree Yamunaji with my full love and devotion. She is capable ofgiving fulfilment of all the desires of the devotee in enjoying God’s love.Kalind Girimastake, Pata Damand Poorojjwalaa,Vilas Gamanollasat, Prakatgand Shailonnata,Sagoshagantidantura, Samadhiroodh Dolottama,Mukund Rati Vardhinee, Jayati Padma Bandhoho SutaIn this shloka, Shree Mahaprabhuji describes that how Shree Yamunaji canbless her devotees to increase their love towards Shree Mukund Prabhu. Also,Shree Mahaprabhuji describes the physical existence of Yamunaji as river. Itflows enthusiastically from the top of Kalind Mountain. The the colour of waterappears to be like milk because of the force and twirls. It seems like ShreeYamunaji is very eager to go in Vraj and meet Shree Krishna. It also givesimpression as Shree Yamunaji is swinging in best king of jhula. ShreeYamunaji is a daughter of Sun and victories.Bhuvam Bhuvana Pawaneem, Adhigatamane Kashwanaihi,Priyabhiriva Sevateam, Shuka Mayur Hansadibhihi,Tarang Bhuj Kankana, Prakat muktikavaluka,Nitambtat Sundareem, Namat Krushna Turya Priyam.Whenever Shree Yamunaji comes to earth from heaven, she blesses the wholeglobe. All living beings including birds like Parrot, Peacock, Hansas(Swans)serves Shree Yamunaji. Shree Mahaprabhuji visualize glittering sand as herBengal’s pearls and waves of water as beautiful divine hands of ShreeYamunaji. From the bird’s eye view, Shree Yamunaji appears as beautiful withboth the banks with glamorous sand and river full of water. She is favouritefourth queen of Shree Krishna. And Shree Mahaprabhuji asks us to bow her.Anant Gunbhusite, Shiva Viranchi Devastute,Ghanaghan Nibhe Sada, Dhruva Parasharaa Bhistade,Vishuddha Mathura Tate, Sakal Gopgopi Vrute,Krupa Jaladhi Sanshrite, Mama Manha Sukham Bhavayah.

In this shloka, Shree Mahaprabhuji describes the prayer to Shree YamunaMaharani. O! Shree Yamunaji, you are having infinite divine qualities. Even,Gods like Shiva, Brahma praises you. You are capable of granting wishes todevotees like Dhruv and Parasher. There are holy pilgrim places like Mathura.You are always with gopi’s and gopijans and you are always protected byblessings of Shree Krishna. O! Shree Yamunaji, I wish that you give me such ablessing that it gives peace and happiness to my mind. Chanting this shlokawith pure and honest heart gives tremendous mental peace and eternalhappiness.Yaya Charan Padmajaa, Muraripoho Priyam Bhavuka,Samaagamanto Bhavet, Sakal Siddhida Sevatam,Taya Sadrushtamiyat, Kamalja Spatnee Vayat,Hari Priya Kalindaya, Mansi Mesada Stheeyatam.Shree Gangaji evolved from the lotus feet of Shree Bhagavan. Shree Gangajimerged with Shree Yamunaji at Triveni Sangam due to that Shree Gangajibecame holy and pious. Shree Yamunaji made Shree Gangaji capable of givingall achievements to the serving devotees. Only Shree Laxmiji is equal andcomparable to Shree Yamunaji. I wish that this type of Shree Yamunaji, whocan take all worries of her devotees and who is also favourite to ShreeKrishna, come and stay in my heart and soul forever.Namostu Yamune Sada, Tav Charitra Matyadbhutam,Na Jaatu Yam Yatna, Bhavati Te Payaha Panatha,Yamopi Bhaginee Sutan, Kathamuhanti Dushtanpi,Priyobhavati Sevanaat, Tav Hareryutha Gopikaha.O! Shree Yamunaji, I bow to you with my full body and heart. Your divinecharacter is very wonderful. Just by drinking your water in Vraj, we do nothave to worry about painful death. Your devotees can become favourite toShree Krishna just like gopijanas who became favourite by doing "KatyaniVrat." Vrat means fasting.Mamastu Tav Sannidhau, Tanu Navatvam Etavata,Na Durlabhatama Rati, Muraripau Mukundpriye,Atostu Tav Lalna, Surdhunee Param Sangamaat,Tavaiv Bhuvi Keertita, Na Tu Kadapi Pushti Sthitaihi.O! Shree Yamunaji, who is favorite of Shree Mukund Prabhu, I pray to you togive me divine body which can be used in Shree Bhagvad Leela and also toserve you. Only you are capable of doing so. With such a divine body, I canserve Shree Mukund Prabhu very well. Pushti Margiya vaishnavas (Jivas) hadnever praised Shree Gangaji without your merging with Shree Gangaji.Stutim Tava Karotikaha, Kamal Ja Sapatni Priye,Harer Yadanu Sevaya, Bhavati Saukhya Mamoxataha,Iyam Tav Kathadhika, Sakal Gopika Sangamsmara,Shramaja Lunibhi, Sakalgatra Jaihi Sangamaha.

O! Shree Yamunaji, you are like Shree Laxmiji, who has good fortune. But noone is capable of praising you, because any one serving God first and thenShree Laxmiji gets all happiness after death also. But the importance of ShreeYamunaji is the best. Here Shree Maha Prabhuji explains the exaltation of soulthrough "Ras-Lila." By serving Shree Yamunaji we get blessing from her,which is helpful in exalting our soul and making pious. As we wash our bodyfrom outside to make it look pretty, we need to have blessings in form of ShreeYamunaji’s river water to wash our soul and body from within. Due to herblessings our mind and thoughts becomes favourable to serve Shree Krishna.Tavashtak Midam Muda, Pathati Soorsootesada,Samasta Duritak Shayo, Bhavati Vai Mukunde Ratihi,Taya Sakal Siddhayo, Murari Puscha Santushyati,Swabhav Vijayo Bhavet, Vadati Vallabh Shree Harehe.O! Shree Yamuna! Whoever always sings these eight hymns of ShreeYamunastak with happiness and pleasure, will get following fruits.All the sins of person will be destroyed by virtue of her blessings.The devotee will be definitely spurred for love towards Shree Krishna.Due to this love towards Shree Krishna, devotee can achieve all the goals andhis soul will be exalted towards the supreme Shree Krishna.Moreover it changes the nature of the soul for the cause of exaltation andendearment to God. It also purifies mind and senses, to enjoy pure love ofGod. It also imports fitness of body to serve Shree Krishna.

Shree Yamunaji Ke PadTiharo daras mohe bhave shree yamunaji | x(2)Shree gokul ke nikat bahat ho, lahran ki chhabi ave||1||Sukh deni dukh harani shree yamunaji, jo jan prat uthnahave |Madan mohan ju ki khari pyari, patrani ju kahave ||2||Vrundavan me raas rachyo he, mohan murli bajave |Surdas prabhutihare Milan ko, ved vimal jas gave ||3||Shree yamunaji tiharo daras mohe bhave-----.તિહારો દરસ મોહે ભાવે શ્રી યમુનાજી | x( ૨ )શ્રી ગોકુલ કે તનકટ બહિ હો, લહરન કી છબી આવે ||૧ ||સુખ દેની દુ ુઃખ હરણી શ્રી યમુનાજી, જો જન પ્રાિ ઉઠ ન્હાવે|મદન મોહન જુ કી ખરી પ્યારી પટરાની જુ કહાવે ||૨ ||વ ૃંદાવન મેઁ રાસ રચ્યો હે, મોહન મુરલી બજાવે |સુરદાસ પ્રભુ તિહારે તમલન કો, વેદ તવમલ જસ ગાવે ||૩||શ્રી યમુનાજી તિહારો દરસ મોહે ભાવે ------- .