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Gita Govinda -Shri Jayadeva Gosvami
Act Two : akleça kecavaù
Carefree Krishna
Scene Six
Song 6
Verse 21
Commentary
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The great poet, Shri Jayadeva, bestows a benediction upon all devotees in this, the final verse of Act Two. “Shri Kṛṣṇa is extremely discerning. He carefully deliberated upon four gestures made by various gopés. Even a half-wit could decipher the common motive – seduction.” (1) Säküta-smitam – Although the gopés’ smiling is natural, it also conveys intentions. Their smiles were obviously amorous desire in disguise. It is only natural for an impassioned woman to extend seductive gestures when she sees a young man. (2) Äkuläkula-galad-dhammilam – The gopés’ braids were loosened by bodily transformations such as horripilation due to intense lust. (3) Their eyes became restless with amorous desire on seeing Kṛṣṇa. (4) Although there was no reason to expose their armpits or raise their hands, they would use excuses such as artificially yawning as opportunities to show Kṛṣṇa their uplifted breasts. Shri Kṛṣṇa is highly discerning. He deliberated on these activities within his heart and decided that they were all in vain because no one can ever be compared with Rädhä. May Shri Keçava, who is praised in this way by his devoted servants, dispel the sorrows of all his devotees. This verse includes samuccaya, äçéù and parikara alaìkäras. The chanda is çärdüla-vikréòita. |
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