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Gita Govinda -Shri Jayadeva Gosvami
Act Ten : catura caturbhujaù
The Four-armed Flatterer
Scene Nineteen : Song 19 : Verse 16
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CommentaryIn this verse Shri Jayadeva bestows a benediction upon everyone. Kṛṣṇa is so absorbed in glorifying the qualities of his beloved Rädhä that he remembers the happiness of her touch even in an extremely perilous situation. May that Shri Hari increase your love. When Kṛṣṇa fought with Kaàsa’s elephant, Kuvalayäpéòa, he saw the elephant’s protruding cranial globes and was reminded of Rädhä’s large, round breasts. Kṛṣṇa’s body manifested transformations (sättvika-bhäva) when touched by the elephant, as if he had been touched by Rädhä. Kṛṣṇa closed his eyes in bliss, overwhelmed by memories of the joy of union with Rädhä. Then the courtiers of Kaàsa were delighted and exclaimed, “We have won. Kṛṣṇa has closed his eyes in fear.” As soon as Kṛṣṇa heard the tumultuous sound of confused statements, he suppressed his feelings, beat the elephant to the ground and quickly killed him. Suddenly, a great commotion arose amongst the courtiers of the inimical party, “Kṛṣṇa has won? He has won!” This uproar was delightful. Act Ten has described Kṛṣṇa’s agitation on remembering Rädhä. His loss of composure makes him look extraordinarily charming. Thus ends the Bälabodhiné-prakäça commentary on
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References and Context
- ↑ In some editions this chapter is entitled Mugdha-mädhava.