Gita Govinda -Jayadeva 309

Gita Govinda -Shri Jayadeva Gosvami

Act Seven : nägara näräyaëaù

The Dextrous Divinity

Scene Sixteen : Song 16 : Verse 35

sajala-jalada-samudaya-rucireëa dahati na sä hådi viraha-davena sakhi! yä ramitä Translation “Vanamälé Kṛṣṇa is even more enchanting, fresh and effulgent than a bank of newly condensed rainclouds. That perfectly curvaceous woman who has enjoyed union with Kṛṣṇa will never be burnt by a large quantity of poison in the form of prolonged separation.” Commentary Complimentary- “O sakhi, that beautiful young woman has been enjoyed by Shri Kṛṣṇa. His form is exceptionally enchanting and fresh like a new raincloud. She is never afraid of the venom of separation because he is showering affection upon her like a raincloud. How could she know that prolonged separation can tear one to pieces?” Critical- “That gopé could not have enjoyed union with Kṛṣṇa, whose complexion resembles a new raincloud. Will she not be suffering from the severe poison of prolonged separation? She must be miserable.”