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Gita Govinda -Shri Jayadeva Gosvami
Act One : sämoda dämodaraù
The Delighted Captive of Love
Scene Three
Song 3
Verse 28
Commentary
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“If an unconscious vine cannot bear to be without her beloved in the excitement of the romantic season, then how can a fully conscious vine-like woman? Now the drone of the bees and the cooing of the cuckoos is ever more heart-wrenching. When the minds of great sages are attracted by the fragrance of mädhavé and belé flowers, then what can be said of hopeful lovers?” As Rädhä’s friend was speaking, she attained sphürti, a momentary inner vision of Mädhava. She continued, “When a mango tree is embraced by a mädhavé vine, it sprouts into new buds, just like a man whose hair stands on end when he is embraced by a beautiful woman. In the same way, enchanted by Våndävana’s beautiful riverside forest, today Shri Hari revels in romantic sports, while absorbed in the embrace of charming young ladies.” This verse describes the excitants (uddépana-vibhäva) that nourish amorous love in separation (vipralambha-çåìgära-rasa). |
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