Monday 30 January 2017

Sri Gita Govinda Mahakavyam - Sri Jayadeva Ashtapadi – 15 - Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||









The poet describes, “The lotus like lustrous face of Murari is besieged with the pain of separation; he is extremely tormented with the pain and grief, he is completely isolated, oh! Friend, he is completely troubled with the pain of cupid arrows of Manmatha.  Gopala who is well accustomed with the cupid arrows of Manmatha, he is kissing on the lips of gorgeous young maidens, his forehead is decorated with the highly fragrant musk that leaves marks on the faces of young maidens, eventually it creates goosebumps in them, in this way Gopala taking immense pleasure in the amorous sport with the  young maidens of Vraja in the woods on the river banks of Yamuna.  Gopala who has beautiful curly hair locks that resembles to dark clouds appears as dense wood where the deer like cupid arrows of Manmatha/Rathipathi could graze at his own will, flowers decorated on his attractive hair locks gives out the appearance of lightning in the dark clouds.  Gopala leaving the highly fragrant musk while embracing the young maidens with large and high raised bosom, Gopala decked in various precious gem studded ornaments resembles to moon surrounded by multitudes of stars,  it gives out the appearance of Milky Way.  Gopala is decked in precious emerald gem studded bangles on his soft and supple lotus like hand; it spreads out intense luster and cool rays that gives out an appearance of swarm of bees.  Gopala finding immense pleasure in the passionate sport with the young maidens in the creeper home, he is mounted on the golden throne of Lord of Love, he is taking pleasure in the association of young maidens who are decorated in various gem studded ornaments, and decorations in the creeper home and he is immersed in various amusements with the young maidens.  Gopala whose lotus feet are tender as buds, he dwells in the palace of Kamala, he is worshipped by the deities and sages, he dwells as soul in living beings.  Gopala who is the younger brother to Haladhara remains blissfully in the association of young maidens of Vraja, Oh! Sakhi, kindly explain how long I have to bear the pain of separation from him.” The above are the glorious verses composed by the poet Sri Jayadeva who is immersed in the veneration of lotus feet of Gopala, depicts various amusements of Lord Hari and his boundless virtues, it is one of the glorious myth that would eradicate all the miseries and sorrows of Kali era.


Viraha Pandu Murari Mukhambhuja  Dhyuthirayam Thirayannapi Vedhanam | Vidhuratheeva Thanothi Manobhuva:  Suhridhaye  Hridhaye  Madhana Vyadham ||


Samudhitha  Madhane Ramani Vadhane  Chumbana Valithadhare | Mrigamadha  Thilakam  Likhathi Sa Pulakam Mrigamiva  Rajaneekare ||
Ramathe  Yamuna Pulinavane Vijayi Murariradhuna ||

Ghanachaya Ruchire Rachayathi Chikure  Tharalitha  Tharunanane | Kurubaka Kusumam Chapala  Sushamam Rathipathi Mrigakanane ||

Ghadayathi Sughane  Kuchayuga  Gagane  Mrigamadha  Ruchi Rooshithe | Manisaram Amalam  Tharaka Padalam Nakhapadha  Shashi Bhooshithe ||

Jitha Bisashakale  Mridhu Bhuja  Yugale  Karathala  Nalini Dhale | Marakatha Valayam Madhukara Nichayam Vitharathi Hima Sheethale ||

Rathigriha  Jaghane  Vipulapaghane  Manasija  Kanakasane | Manimaya  Rasanam  Thorana Hasanam  Vikirathi Krithavasane ||

Charanakisalaye  Kamala Nilaye  Nakhamani Ganapoojithe | Bahirapa Varanam  Yavaka Bharanam  Janayathi  Hridhi Yojithe ||

Ramayathi Subhrisham  Kamapi Sadhrusham  Gala  Haladhara  Sodhare | Kima Phalamavasam Chiramiha  Virasam Vadha Sakhi Vidapodhare ||

Iha  Rasabhanane Kritha  Hari Gunane  Madhuripu Padhasevake | Kaliyuga  Charitham  Na Vasathu Dhuritham  Kavi Nripa  Jayadevake ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||