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Gita Govinda -Shri Jayadeva Gosvami
Act Twelve : supréta pétämbaraù
Gladsome in Gold
Scene Twenty Three : Song 23 : Verse 10
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CommentaryIn this verse Shri Jayadeva explains that Rädhä and Mädhava have now begun their long awaited and intensely pleasurable sexual union. In the beginning of their love-games, the erection of their skin pores creates an obstacle. Naturally the thrill of severe horripilation momentarily impedes their entering the posture of union. Furthermore, the blinking of their eyes obstructed their careful observation of each other. Their eagerness to see each other’s special intentions made blinking intolerable. When drinking the nectar of each other’s lips, their erotic repartee just seemed to get in the way. When kissing, even sweet-talk is intolerable. Tasting each other’s lips becomes much more pleasurable than inciting each other with provocative words. Even the attainment of rapture seems to be an impediment in the contest of sensual arts. This verse features çärdüla-vikréòita chanda, yathäsaìkhya alaìkära and the çåìgära-rasa called sambhoga. The present verse is an introduction to the twenty-fourth song entitled Candrahäsa. |
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