Gita Govinda -Jayadeva 19

Gita Govinda -Shri Jayadeva Gosvami

Act One : sämoda dämodaraù

The Delighted Captive of Love

Verse 1

meghair meduram ambaraà vana-bhuvaù çyämäs tamäla-drumair naktaà bhérur ayaà tvam eva tad imaà rädhe gåhaà präpaya itthaà nanda-nideçataç calitayoù praty-adhva-kuïja-drumaà rädhä-mädhavayor jayanti yamunä-küle rahaù-kelayaù Translation Rädhä, all directions are covered by dense and ominous clouds. The forest floor has been cast into darkness by the shadows of blackish tamäla trees. Kṛṣṇa is naturally timid. He cannot be alone at night, so take him home with you.” Shri Rädhä turned her face towards the bower of desire trees beside the forest path and, bewildered by intense joy, she honoured the words of her friend. When she arrived on the bank of the Kälindé river, she initiated her love-play in a secret place. May the sweetness of this confidential pastime of the Divine Couple be victorious by manifesting in the hearts of the devotees.