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Gita Govinda -Shri Jayadeva Gosvami
Act Ten : catura caturbhujaù
The Four-armed Flatterer
Scene Nineteen : Song 19 : Verse 15
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Commentary“O slender-waisted Rädhikä, although you are situated upon this earth planet, it seems as if all the heavenly goddesses are residing within you. The intoxicating effect of pride in the good fortune of having your lover at your feet has made your eyes become tired. “Therefore, although you are my woman, your jubilant pride suggests that you keep the celestial angel, Madälasä, in your eyes. Your face is the abode of Indumaté, the consort of Candramä, the moon deity; yet it is even more essential for me than moonlight is for the moon. Candramä’s heart fills with jealousy upon seeing your face, because he has no power in comparison with you. The way you walk gives joy to everyone. Therefore the angel Manoramä resides in you. Your thighs defame the trunk of a plantain tree, as if they were the residence of Rambhä. Your movements are embellished with all the seductive arts such as häva, bhäva, viläsa and kilakiïcita. Therefore you are the abode of the celestial named Kalävaté. Your eyebrows are so perfect and charming that they appear to have been painted by an artist. “Although you reside upon the surface of the earth (påthvé), it seems that you have descended from above to extend the youthful qualities of the celestial goddesses. In other words, your youthfulness is divine.” Therefore, this verse features påthvé chanda and kalpitopamä alaìkära.
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