Gita Govinda -Jayadeva 129

Gita Govinda -Shri Jayadeva Gosvami

Act Two : akleça kecavaù

Carefree Krishna

Scene Five

Song 5

Verse 8

viçada-kadamba-tale militaà kali-kaluña-bhayaà çamayantam mäm api kim api taraìgad-anaìga-dåçä manasä ramayantam räse harim iha vihita-viläsaà... Translation “My heart becomes increasingly agitated by remembering Shri Kṛṣṇa. After arriving beneath a broad kadamba tree in full blossom, he waits for me while looking around in anticipation. He completely dispels his own fear of separation by consoling me with many clever and flattering words of encouragement. His eyes restless from the powerful waves of desire and his mind full of longing, he revels in loving pastimes with me in my heart of hearts.” Commentary Shri Rädhä says, “O sakhi, he is still eagerly waiting for me in the appointed meeting place beneath an expansive kadamba tree. Afraid that I may leave him during our lovers’ quarrel, he is still placating me with ingenious words of flattery. He still delights me with his rasa-laden glances and deeply attached heart.” Mäm api – “He still makes me happy.” The implication is, “The activities of my beloved Kṛṣṇa are so enthralling that even long after seeing them, I still feel the utmost rapture.”