Utkalika-vallari: A Vine of Intense Longings By Srila Rupa Gosvami
Utkalika Vallari, meaning “A Vine of Intense Longings,” is a profound devotional work by Srila Rupa Goswami, one of the principal acharyas of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. Originally included in Stava Mala, this collection of prayers expresses the deep spiritual longing of a devotee aspiring to render intimate devotional service to Sri Sri Radha Krishna under the guidance of Srimati Radhika.
The Sanskrit word Utkalika refers to intense eagerness accompanied by profound restlessness, while Vallari means a creeper or vine. Together, Utkalika Vallari describes the ever-growing vine of spiritual longing that arises within the heart of a devotee who desires to serve Sri Sri Radha Krishna.
In these heartfelt prayers, Srila Rupa Goswami reveals the inner aspirations of a devotee devoted to the service of Srimati Radharani. The verses express humility, longing, remembrance and an intense desire for devotional service in the eternal pastimes of Sri Sri Radha and Krishna.
This edition also includes the Stava Mala Vibhushan Bhasya commentary of Srila Baladeva Vidyabhushana, providing deeper philosophical and devotional insight into Srila Rupa Goswami's prayers. The work has been translated from the Hindi edition of Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja, making these profound teachings accessible to English-speaking readers.
The devotional mood of the book is beautifully captured in the words of Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja, who describes the work as expressing the sweetness of loving devotional rasa through the imagery of a honeybee whose delightful humming has fully blossomed within this prayer.
Key Features
Original devotional work by Srila Rupa Goswami
From Stava Mala
Includes Srila Baladeva Vidyabhushana's Stava Mala Vibhushan Bhasya commentary
Translated from the Hindi edition of Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja
Focuses on the devotee's intense longing for service to Sri Sri Radha Krishna
An important text for students of Gaudiya Vaishnava bhakti and devotional literature
Compact edition suitable for personal study, daily reading and devotional practice
Book Details
Original Author: Srila Rupa Goswami
Collection: Stava Mala
Commentary: Stava Mala Vibhushan Bhasya by Srila Baladeva Vidyabhushana
Translation: From the Hindi Edition by Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja
Publisher: Gaudiya Vedanta Publications
Year: 2020
Language: English
Pages: 72
Utkalika Vallari is a treasured devotional text for those wishing to explore the profound aspirations of Srila Rupa Goswami and the devotional mood of service to Sri Sri Radha Krishna. It is especially valuable for serious students and practitioners of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition.
