Aṣṭa-yāma-kīrtanas

Here on Vine of Devotion, we are currently in the process of carefully preparing our own English translations of these essential kīrtanas by Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura, which are sung in some maṭhas during Kārtika throughout the eight periods of the day.

Because those translations are still being refined, we want to ensure you have immediate access to this nectar without having to wait. In the meantime, we highly recommend meditating on the wonderful translations by Śrīla Bhakti Ballabha Tīrtha Gosvāmī Mahārāja, which have been made available in his Kartik Handbook (featuring Śrī Bhajana-rahasya in brief).

The Eight Periods of Practice (Yāma Sādhana)

Through the link above, you can explore the songs and practices corresponding to each specific period of the day. Navigate to the respective chapters for each period:

• 1st Yāma Sādhana: Bhajan at the close of night — Śraddhā (Firm Faith)
• 2nd Yāma Sādhana: Morning Bhajan
• 3rd Yāma Sādhana: Forenoon Bhajan — Niṣṭhā-bhajana (Fixation of mind to the Object of worship, Śrī Kṛṣṇa)
• 4th Yāma Sādhana: Midday Pastimes — Ruci-bhajana (Bhajan with taste)
• 5th Yāma Sādhana: Afternoon Bhajan — Āsakti (Attachment to Kṛṣṇa)
• 6th Yāma Sādhana: Evening Bhajan — Bhāva (Prior stage of prema; external symptoms of realized state)
• 7th Yāma Sādhana: Devotional Spiritual Practice at Dusk
• 8th Yāma Sādhana: Bhajan at Night

Note: Once our original translations of these songs are complete, they will be updated and published directly on this page.