Gita Govinda -Jayadeva 376

Gita Govinda -Shri Jayadeva Gosvami

Act Ten : catura caturbhujaù

The Four-armed Flatterer

Scene Nineteen : Song 19 : Verse 8

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smara-garala-khaëòanaà mama çirasi maëòanaà
dehi pada-pallavam udäram
jvalati mayi däruëo madana-kadanänalo[1]
haratu tad-upähita-vikäram
priye! cäruçéle!

Translation

“My beloved! Offer the fresh buds of your enchanting feet as an ornament upon my head, so the devastating effect of Cupid’s poison may be alleviated and the harsh fire of amorous desires may also be relieved.”

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References and Context

  1. Some editions of the text read madana-kadanärüëaù – “The affliction of desire burns with the intensity of the blazing sun.”