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Radha’s Prem -Swami Sivananda
Scene 5
Act 1
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One day, after “Rasa Lila”, when they noticed that their beloved Krishna was tired, they asked Him to take rest for a while and prepared a bed of wild flowers with their clothes spread Over. Lord Krishna knew their innermost thoughts but pretended deep sleep. Radha with the help of other Sakhis—Lalita, Bishaka, Nirmala, took the Bansuri slowly out of the hands of Krishna and hid it under a tree. Radha then left the place. The Gopis were then engaged in their seemingly innocent plays, songs and dance. After some time, Lord Krishna woke up with a shudder, found his Bansuri missing and looked here and there like a mad man. (HE APPROACHES EVERY GOPI AND ENQUIRES ABOUT THE FLUTE) Krishna (to Lalita): Where is my Bansuri, Lalita? Lalita: I don’t know. Why should I tell you where it is even if I know? (Krishna turns to Bishaka) Bishaka: I amnot your sentry, I don’t know anything about the blessed Bansuri. You did not give it to me either; then what is the fun of your asking me about it? (Krishna turns to Nirmala) Nirmala: You are really mad, Krishna. You did not bring your Bansuri at all, today. I saw you coming empty-handed. Have you been dreaming about the Bansuri? Ah, yes, that is why you woke up with a shudder. Lord Krishna: Nirmala! I have a full memory of what I did today. I did bring the Bansuri here. Please tell me—where it is. |
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