Contents
Gita Govinda -Shri Jayadeva Gosvami
Act Twelve : supréta pétämbaraù
Gladsome in Gold
Scene Twenty Four : Song 24 : Verse 17
|
|
CommentaryThe refrain of this song includes kréòati hådayänandane because Kṛṣṇa had awakened bliss (änanda) in the heart (hådaya) of Rädhä. Yadu-nandana refers to the son of Nanda Mahäräja, Shri Kṛṣṇa, who appeared in the Yadu dynasty. Seeing Kṛṣṇa intent on playing, Rädhä said, “Decorate me with your own hands in such a way that I become completely infused with you. I am kåñëamayé. First of all, paint a row of leaves in musk upon my waterpotbreasts with your cool hand. Your touch is more refreshing than sandalwood paste. The auspicious pitchers established during Kämadeva’s procession around the universe are full, heavy, and decorated with dark mango leaves.” This verse also alludes to a specific type of nail-mark called mayüra-padaka, which resembles the impression left by a peacock’s foot. The artist who will paint the leaves in musk is being supplicated with courtesy. |
 |
