Gita Govinda -Jayadeva 351

Gita Govinda -Shri Jayadeva Gosvami

Act Nine : mugdha mukundaù

The Lost Lord of Liberation

Scene Eighteen : Song 18 : Verse 4

kati na kathitam idam anupadam aciram mä parihara harim atiçaya-ruciram mädhave Translation “How many times do I have to tell you? Do not abandon the exceptionally handsome and charming Shri Hari.” Commentary The sakhé says, “Rädhä, I am trying again and again to make you understand – do not be obstinate. The form and lustre of Shri Hari is most beautiful. Give up your sulky mood and meet with him. Change your attitude. Shri Hari is extremely pleasing. He steals the heart of everyone. It is never proper to abandon him.”