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Radha’s Prem -Swami Sivananda
Scene 5
Act 1
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Lord Krishna loved to keep always His Bansuri with Him. He never parted with it. The flute is the symbol of Pranava. It is this flute that attracted the Gopis, the maidens of Vraja to meet their beloved Lord on the banks of the Yamuna. The divine melody of the flute was enchanting. It had wonderful power. When it entered the core of the heart through the cavity of the ears it made the hearer forget all his dear relations, the world and even his own self. It made the hearer dance in ecstasy and filled his heart with pure love. The sound of this flute thrilled the heart with rapturous delight and instilled new life and joy. It produced God-intoxication in all beings and infused life even in insentient objects. The sweetness of the music was unsurpassed. He who heard once the music of Krishna’s flute cared not for the nectar of heaven or the bliss of Moksha. The flute and its music stirred the soul of the Gopis. They lost themselves in the music. The world was nothing for them. They had neither shame nor fear to deter them from leaving their homes. Who can resist the torrent of the divine musical call of the Lord? It brought to the banks of the Yamuna, the flying birds, wandering cows, the roaming deer and made them gaze at Krishna, forgetful of themselves. The trees, plants and creepers did not rustle; so attentive were they to the music of their Lord. Complete silence prevailed except for the thrilling notes of the flute which completely filled the atmosphere with divine vibrations. No wonder, the Lord used to say that He would even part with His body but not with His flute. So dear to him was his flute. Radha and the Gopis became jealous of the flute, as it had the rare fortune of perpetually tasting the nectar of Lord Krishna’s lips which was denied to them though they pined for it. They all determined to steal it and break it to pieces. What wouldn’t women do out of jealousy! |
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