Chapter 6 Raga: Kambodhi ; Adi Tala
ganayati guna-grä…mam, bhrämam* bhrämäd api nehate vahati ca pari tosham, dosham vimuncati düratha:… | yuvatishu…, valat-trishñëe… krishñëe… viharini mäà vinä… punar api, mano vämam, kämam karoti karomi kim… ||9|| “Saki, Krishna has abandoned me and now he goes away with other Gopis. I know that it is futile to express my love for him. Still, what am I to do? My attachment for him is so powerful that it will not go away under any circumstances. I just go on enumerating his wonderful qualities. When I realize my eminence, I become maddened with ecstasy. I cannot be angry with him, even by mistake; and I feel satisfied when I overlook his faults. I ardently long for him at every moment. Saki, I cannot forget him. My Heart wants only HIM” nibruta-nikuñja-gruham gataya, nisi rahasi niliya vasantam | chakita-vilokita-sakala-disha, rati-rabhasa-bharena hasantam, Krishnam ||1|| Once, he went to a secluded forest bower at night in accordance with the plan we had discreetly arranged by hints and signals. In a mischievous mood, he concealed himself in the dense foliage of the forest just to observe my eagerness to meet him and my agony in his absence. I began to look around with tired,fearful eyes, immersed in anxiety and thinking ‘Oh, when will he come?’ Then he suddenly delighted me with the nectar of his amorous laughter. sakhi he kesi-mathana mudaram ramaya maya saha madana-manoratha-bhavitaya sa-vikaram (Krishnam, sakhi he)||dhruvapada|| Kesi-mathana Krishna is never lacking in generosity when it comes to relieving the burning heat of Kamadeva. What’s more, his mind is also bewildered by attachment for me. My feelings are ornamented by Him; how will my desire to unite with him be fulfilled? Arrange for our meeting immediately. prathama-samagama-lajjitaya, patu-chatu-shatai ranukulam | mrudu-madhura-smita-bhashitaya, shithi-likruta-jaghana-dukulam (Krishnam, sakhi he) ||2|| “Seeing me so naive and gullible due to the natural embarrassment that occurs during one’s first amorous encounter, he employed a succession of courteous words and humble entreaties to abate my shyness. Enchanted by his flattering words, I smiled softly and sweetly and began to converse with him. O sakhi, immediately arrange for me to meet with him!” kisala-shayana-nivediitaya, ciram urasi mamaiva shayanam | kruta-parirambhana-chumbanaya, parirabhya krutadhara-panam (Krishnam, sakhi he) ||3|| “He made me lie down upon a charming bed of soft, fresh flowers and then, with great pleasure, he laid so radiantly upon my heart. I kissed him and embraced him deeply. Moreover, he embraced me and repeatedly drank the nectar of my lips under the powerful influence of ananga-rasa. O sakhi, he is dearer to me than my very life. Take me to meet with him at once.” alasa-nimilita-locanaya, pulaka vali-lalita-kapolam | shrama-jala-sakala-kalevaraya, vara-madana-mada datilolam (Krishnam, sakhi he) ||4|| “From the sudden, unexpected surge of rapture within the pleasure of passionate love with him, my eyes became tired and closed. Krishna’s cheeks assumed an extraordinary charm and loveliness from the joy of this love-play. With sweat of love all over, His looks intoxicate me. Krishna is full of love. O sakhi, quickly arrange for me to meet with Sri Krishna!” kokila-kala-rava-kujitaya, jita-manasija-tantra-vicharam | shlatha-kusuma kula-kuntalaya, nakaha-likhita-ghana-stana-bharam (Krishnam, sakhi he) ||5|| “Sri Krishna is thoroughly conversant with the confidential theories found in authentic manuals on the techniques of love making. At the time of amorous union with Krishna, I murmur like a cuckoo & think of Him only. My braid opened and the arrangement of flower blossoms slipped and fell from my hair & I bear his nail marks. O sakhi, arrange for me to meet with my dearest Sri Krishna at once!” charana-ranita-mani-npuraya, pari purita-surata-vitanam | mukhara-vishru khala-mekhalaya, saka chakraha-chumbana-danam (Krishnam, sakhi he) ||6|| “As we enjoyed amorous play, the jewel-studded ankle-bells on my feet rang out seeing His love. Unite me at once with that Sri Krishna who catches me by the hair, repeatedly kisses my face. ” rati-sukha-samaya-rasa lasaya, dara-mukulita-nayana-sarojam | nisaha-nipatita-tanu-lataya, madhusudana mudita-manojam (Krishnam, sakhi he) ||7|| “While enjoying with him, I gradually became exhausted. Krishna’s slightly open lotus eyes were soaked in the mellows of manmatha. I cling like a creeper & Madhusudhana delights me in his love. O sakhi, unite me with my dearest Sri Krishna at once.” sri-jayadeva-bhanitam idam atishaya-madhu-ripu-nidhuvana-shilam | sukham utkantitha-Radhikaya, kathitam vitanothu salilam (sakhi he keshi…)||8|| This narration composed by Sri Jayadeva portrays Sri Krishna’s love as described by the anxious and impatient heroine in the tor- ment of her separation. May it increase the auspiciousness of all devotees who reciteand hear it. ************** hasta-srasta-viläsam-vamsham anruju | bhrü-valli mad-ballavi vrindotsäri-dåganta vikshitam, atis vedärdra, ganda-sthalam …| mäm udvékshya, vilajjitaà, smita-sudhä, mugdhä-nanam-känane… govindam, vraja-sundari, gana-vrutam, pashyämi håshyämi ca ||10|| “Enchanting flute in His hand, lies fallen under his coy glances. Sweat of love beads wets His delicate cheeks. His bewitching face is smiling, when he sees me watching Him playing in forest with Gopis. I feel an indescribable bliss on seeing his reaction.” duräloka-stoka-stavaka-navaka- shoka-latikä- vikäsa:, käsäro-pavana-pavanoyam, vyathayati… | api bhrämyad, bhìngi-ranita, ramaniyä… na mukula prasütishu cütänäm, sakhi …shikhara-nëéyam sukhayati ||11|| “Wind from the lake side garden, coaxing birds on the trees & clusters of scarlet flowers are all fanning the flames to burn me. This mountain of new mango blossoms, humming with roving bumblebees, is no comfort to me now, Saki” saaküta-smitam, aakula kula-galad-dham millam, ulläsita bhrü…-vallikam, aléka-darshita, bhujä-mülordhva, drista-stanam | gopinäm, nibhrutam, nirekshya gamitäm-känksha-ciram-cintayann antar mugdha, manoharam, haratu va:, klesham, nava Keshava: ||12|| The gopis’ smiles conveyed their intentions so clearly that even a naive person would be attracted. Their braids loosened as the pores of their skin thrilled with intense desire. Yet such gestures were to no avail. Krishna reflected deeply for a long time, gradually destroying his last aspirations for the company of the gopis. Now he is exhilarated exclusively by Radha’s emotions and his astonishment increases at every new moment. May that youthful Kesava destroy the sufferings of you all. Eti Sri Geetha Govindhe Shringara Mahakavye Sri Krishna Dasa Jayadeva Kruthav Ak lesha Keshavau nama, dwithiya sarga Chapter 7 Raga: Bhupala; Chapu Tala Kamsäri-rapi , samsära-väsanä baddha-shånkhaläm | rädhäm- ädhäya- hridaye, ta tyäja vraja-sundari… || “Krishna, the enemy of Kamsa, remembered the intimate love expressed previously by Radha, he realized that it was the very essence of the highest devotion. His heart was bound by the chain of worldly desire, embodied in the form of Radha. Therefore, considering the love of the other Gopi’s of Vraja to be insignificant, he abandoned them all.” itas tatas thäm, anus-rutya Rädhikäm… ananga-bäna…vrana-khinna, mänasa:… | Krutänu täpa:, sa kalinda-nandini…. Thatän..tha-kunje, vishasäda mädhava: || “As He searches for Radha in vain, arrow of love pierced Him. Madhava repented in the thicket on the banks of Jamuna” mamiyam calita vilokya, vritam vadhu-nichayena | saparadhataya mayapi na, varita’ti bhayena || hari hari hata’darataya.. sa gata kupiteva hari hari ||1|| “When Radha saw me surrounded by Gopi’s, she became indignant and departed. I thought, ‘I have committed an offence’, so I became fearful and could not muster the courage to stop her from leaving. Alas! I made her leave in anger.” kim karishyati, kim vadishyati sa chiram virahena | kim dhanena janena, kim mama jivitena gruhena hari hari (hata’darataya) ||2|| “She has been suffering from the devastating heat of separation for a long time, so I cannot predict her behaviour. What will she do? What will she say? Alas! In the absence of Radha, my wealth, my relatives, my life, my home and everything seem worthless.” chintayami tadananam kutila-bhru-kopa bharena | shona-padmam ivopari-bhramatakulam bhramarena hari hari (hata’darataya) ||3|| “I feel as if I am directly beholding the face of Sri Radha, with its arched creeper-like eyebrows. Her angry face resembles a red lotus flower surrounded by hovering bumblebees.” tam aham hrudi sangatam, anisham bhrusham ramayami | kim vane’nu sarami tamiha kim vrutha vilapami hari hari (hata’darataya) ||4|| “Alas! When I continuously realize the direct presence of Radha and deeply embrace her in the temple of my heart, why am I uselessly lamenting over her and why am I repeatedly searching for her from forest to forest?” tanvi khinna masuyaya hrudayam tava kalayami | tanna vedmi kuto gatasi, na tena te’nu nayami hari hari (hata’darataya) ||5|| “O delicate woman with a slender waist, it seems that your heart is contaminated with jealousy, which wastes your heart. But what can I do? You proudly left in a huff. What kind of humble supplication should I offer to dispel your indignation? I have no idea.” drushyase purato gata, gatameva me vidadhasi | kim pureva sasambhramam, parirambham na dadasi hari hari (hata’darataya) ||6|| “You haunt me appearing & disappearing again. Why do you deny me, winding embraces that you once gave me” kshamyatam aparam kadapi, tavedrusham na karomi | dehi sundari darsanam mama manmathena dunomi hari hari (hata’darataya)||7|| “O beautiful one, please forgive me. I will never offend you again. Allow me to see you at once. I am reeling from the pain inflicted by Mammatha.” varnitam jayadevakena hareridam pravanena | kindu-bilva-samudra-sambhava-rohini-ramanena hari hari (hata’darataya)||8|| Sri Jayadeva appeared in the village of Kindubilva just as the moon appears from the ocean. He has humbly collected Sri Krishna’s expressions of deep emotion in the form of this song. ************** hridi bisa-latä, haaro näyam bhujanga manäyaka: kuvalaya-dala-shreëni, kantena. sä garala-dyuti: | malayaja-rajo nedham, bhasma priya, rahite mayi prahara na, hara-bhräntyä, ananga krudhä, kimu dhävasi… ||9|| “Lotus stalks garland my heart, not a necklace of snakes! Blue lily petals circle my neck, not a streak of poison! Sandalwood powder, not ash, is smeared on my lovelorn body! Manmatha, don’t attack, mistaking me for Shiva! Why do you rush at me in rage” pänau mä kuru, cüta-säyakam, amum mä cäpam, äro…paya kridä. nirjita-vishva- mürcchita-janäghä tena, kim paurusham | tasyä eva, mri-drisho, manasija preëkhat-katäkshä, shuga- shrené-jarjaritam, manäg api mano, nädyäpi sandhuksh nate ||10|| “Don’t lift your mango-blossom arrow! Don’t aim your bow! Our games approve your triumph, Love. Striking weak victims is empty valor. Radha’s doe eyes broke my heart, with volley of glances. Impelled by love-nothing can support me now!” bhrü-pallavam, dhanur apänga-ta rangitäni bänä gunah shravana:, päli: iti smarena | tasyäm. ananga-jaya, jangama-devatä…yäm asträni nirjita-jaganti, kim arpitäni ||11|| “Her arched brow is his bow, her darting glances are arrows, her earlobe is the bowstring-why are the weapons guarded. In love’s living goddess of triumph The world is already vanquished.” bhrü-chäpe, nihita: katäksha-vishikho, nirmätu marma-vyathäm shyämätmä, kutila: karotu, kabari-bhäro’pi, märodyamam | moham tävad ayan ca, tanvi tanutäm, bimba…dharo rägavän sad-våstta: stana-mandalas, tava katham, pränai: mama kridati… ||12|| “Glancing arrows your brow’s bow conceals, may cause pain in my soft mortal core. Your heavy black sinuous braid, may perversely whip me to death. Your red berry lips, frial Radha, may spread a strange delirium. You play havoc with my life.” täni sparsha, sukhäni te ca tarala:, snigdhä… drishor vibhramä: tad-vakträm buja, saurabham, sa ca sudhä-syandi, girä- vakrimä | sa bimbädhara-mädhuriti –vishayä, sange’pichen mänasam tasyäm, lagna-samädhi, hanta- viraha-vyädhi:, katham vardhate ||13|| “Her joyful responses to my touch, trembling liquid movements of her eyes, fragrance from her lotus mouth, a sweet ambiguous stream of words, nectar from her red berry lips-even when the sensuous objects are gone. My mind holds on her in a trance, so why does the wound of her desertion deepen.” tiryak-kanta-vilola-mauli, taralot-tamsasya, vamshoc carath géta-sthäna-kritävadhäna-lalanä…lakshair na, sam-lakshitä: | sammugdham, madhusüdanasya- madhure- rädhä, mukhendhu mridus-yandham, kandalitha ciram, dadatu va:, kshemam katäk-shor-maya: ||14|| Sri Krishna is compelled by ecstatic emotions to adopt an angular pose, bent in three places. His crown and earrings are swaying because of the way he tilts his neck to one side. Being situated in the midst of millions of attractive gopis, he has inspired them to meditate on the most provocative, swoon-inducing note of his flute song, as he stares steadily upon the enchanting and ambrosial lotus face of Sri Radha, simply to behold her excessive affection for him. May the countless waves of Sri Krishna’s sidelong glance bestow auspiciousness upon all. Eti Sri Geetha Govindhe Shringara Mahakavye Sri Krishna Dasa Jayadeva Kruthav Mugdha-Madhusüdanah nama, trithiya sarga: KR IRS 28224 part 6 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CAL5XZoorZTHz%3Dz17OnfkcwyRiri0DtP%3DK8BYMQoj70KFCsHT1w%40mail.gmail.com.
