Brahma Vaivarta Purana Chapter 3:31-40

Brahma Vaivarta Purana

Sri Radha-Sridama-sapodbhava

The Cursing of Sri Radha and Sridama

Chapter 3 : Verse 31-40

ENGLISH TRANSLATION 31.In this way they became seven oceans around the seven islands of the earth. Unhappy in separation from their mother and brothers, all the boys wept. 32.Tormented by separation from her sons, chaste Viraja wept again and again. She fainted out of grief she felt for her sons and husband. 33.Understanding that she was drowning in an ocean of grief, Radha’s master, His lotus face smiling, came to her again. 34.When she saw Lord Hari she stopped weeping and lamenting. Gazing at her beloved, she became plunged in an ocean of bliss. 35.Overcome with passion, she placed Lord Hari on her lap and enjoyed pastimes with Him. In this way, even though she had abandoned her sons, Lord Hari became pleased with her. 36.His eyes and face filled with happiness, He gave her a benediction: “Beloved, I will always come to you. 37.“Like Radha you will be dear to Me. By the power of My blessing you will always protect your sons.” 38.Seeing Sri Krsna with Viraja as he spoke these words, Radha’s friends told their mistress. 39.Hearing this, Radha lay down in the palace of anger and wept. Then Krsna entered that palace and approached Her. 40.O Narada, accompanied by Sridama, Krsna stood at Radha’s door. When She who is the queen of the rasa dance saw Her beloved Lord Hari, She became angry and said: