Śrī Yugalāṣṭakam is a profound Sanskrit hymn authored by Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī, a luminary of the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava tradition. Comprised of eight devotional verses, it celebrates the divine, inseparable love between Lord Kṛṣṇa and Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī, revered as the King and Queen of Vṛndāvana. The mood of this composition is one of deep surrender and longing, expressing the devotee’s yearning to eternally serve the divine couple. Through poetic elegance, Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī illustrates their spiritual unity and transcendental pastimes. Each verse is suffused with devotion and profound reverence, offering a glimpse into the intimate relationship that is central to Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavism.

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