Gita Govinda -Jayadeva 350

Gita Govinda -Shri Jayadeva Gosvami

Act Nine : mugdha mukundaù

The Lost Lord of Liberation

Scene Eighteen : Song 18 : Verse 3

täla-phaläd api gurum ati-sarasam kià viphalé-kuruñe kuca-kalaçam mädhave Translation “Your waterpot-like breasts are heavier than perfectly ripened palm fruits and they are also full of rasa. Why are you making them useless?” Commentary The sakhé says, “O Rädhä, your pitcher-like breasts are better than palm fruit (täla). In the rasa-çästra palm fruit has been described as extremely heavy and juicy. The heaviness and juiciness of palm fruit become insignificant in the presence of your breasts. Therefore their usefulness lies only in Hari and the touch of Hari. The heaviness of those pitchers is just for him, so you are ruining their purpose.” Rädhä’s breasts have been compared to waterpots to express their immensi ty. “Give up your contrary mood and make Shri Hari realize the flavour of amorous pastimes.”