Gita Govinda -Jayadeva 144

Gita Govinda -Shri Jayadeva Gosvami

Act Two : akleça kecavaù

Carefree Krishna

Scene Six

Song 6

Verse 18

Shri-jayadeva-bhaëitam idam atiçaya-madhuripu-nidhuvana-çélam sukham utkaëöhita-gopa-vadhü-kathitaà vitanotu sa-lélam sakhi he keçé-mathanam udäraà Translation This erotic narration composed by Shri Jayadeva portrays Shri Kṛṣṇa’s excessive amorous passion as described by the anxious and impatient heroine in the torment of her separation. May it increase the auspiciousness of all devotees who recite and hear it. Commentary In conclusion, Shri Jayadeva says, “Although I have presented this song, the details were revealed by Rädhä to her intimate friend. Therefore the narrator of this song is actually Shri Rädhä. She has elaborately described Kṛṣṇa’s prowess in love-play.”