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Gita Govinda -Shri Jayadeva Gosvami
Act One : sämoda dämodaraù
The Delighted Captive of Love
Song 4
Scene Four
Verse 43
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“Sakhi, look at that! One curvaceous milkmaid has leant her face close to Kṛṣṇa’s cheek on the pretext of whispering a secret in his ear. When Kṛṣṇa understood her love-laden intention, his bodily hair stood on end. Seeing his reaction, that expert heroine has seized this favourable opportunity to fulfil her cherished desire. With the utmost delight, she has begun to kiss his cheek.” CommentaryThe word nitambavaté – “a woman whose hips are large and shapely” – has been used to convey the exquisite physical beauty of a mature heroine. It is improper to kiss one’s beloved in the presence of one’s friends. Therefore, on the pretext of informing Kṛṣṇa about something else, she kissed the far side of his cheek. This is indicative of the heroine’s expertise in loving affairs (çåìgäravaidagdhya). Kṛṣṇa reciprocates as anuküla näyaka. |
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