Jayadeva's Geeta Govinda - A Love Song 16 Comments
In this song of Jayadeva, Radha is portrayed as a victim of many emotions. On one hand, she is extremely sad, angry and jealous because Hari is not with her. On the other hand, she is smitten by the fiery and intoxicating arrows of the Cupid. This makes Radha yearn for Krishna more and more. Radha talks to her Sakhi or friend in a sarcastic fashion imagining her beloved Krishna engrossed in amorous plays with the other maidens of Vrindavana.
"O Sakhi! Why the hell are you unhappy?
Does it matter if that unsympathetic dumb- fool does not come?
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Remains unscathed by pain and sorrows! Shakis offer garland of love to Krishna. Beautifully presented and nicely penned perceptional poem on Gitagovinda is shared that fills heart in tender love and devotion. Excellent sharing is done...10
My heart felt thanks, Kumarmani ji! May this song of Jayadeva bring happiness and prosperity to you and your beloved family.
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8/3/2025 3:44:31 PM # 1.0.0
She is smitten by the fiery and intoxicating arrows of the Cupid. Radha engaged in imagination of amorous plays with her lover..... always you give us access to what normally we do not get.. to great Hindu Scriptures through your great poems my dear Gita.. thank u for that.. tony
Thank you Tony for your kind comment on this poem. God bless