Gopala Gokula Vallari Priya - Tulsi Bhajan

This song has been tuned and sung inimitably by Balamuralikrishna in the Hindustani raga Shyam Kalyan. My day began listening to his song, from a concert recorded in Bombay in 1963, accompanied by Lalgudi Jayaraman and Umayalpuram Sivaraman.

I give you the Audio here:

Gopala Gokula Vallari Priya

The words of this Tulsidas bhajan are sweet:

Oh Cowherd, you love the gardens and creepers of Gokula. Equally are you the beloved of all cowherds and calves! I am blessed to worship your feet, a feat difficult for even gods and sages.

Your dark mein is delightful; your gait is lovely. You're always giving joy to all, and putting them in your charm.You liberated the conch demon with your blessed vision. You're childlike in appearance, but so virtuous and kind!

Your curly tresses, your lovely mark on the forehead, your moon-like face all steal my heart, much like you banish my troubles. You love to roam in the Brindavan, oh gracious Shyaam! - Tulasidasa