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Text 66

yah pralambam lambamanam

     jivanad bala-tejasa

vidhaya vidadhe tivram

     nava-shaktim daviyasim

     yah-who; pralambam-Pralambasura; lambamanam-delaying; jivanat-life; bala-of Lord Balarama; tejasa-by teh power; vidhaya-placing; vidadhe-did; tivram-sharp; nava-shaktim-new power; daviyasim-far away.

 . . . who, far away and after a long time, arranged that Balarama use His great power to push Pralambasura far from life, . . .

Text 67

yah kanane su-dirghahe

     nidaghe krita-kelikah

aparahne preyasinam

     anandam vidadhe yatha

     yah-who; kanane-in the forest; su-dirghahe-on a very long day; nidaghe-in the summer; krita-kelikah-enjoyed pastimes; aparahne-in the afternoon; preyasinam-to His beloveds; anandam-bliss; vidadhe-gave; yatha-as.

 . . . who during the summer spent long days enjoying pastimes in the forest and then later in the day gave pleasure to His gopi beloveds, as Shrimad-Bhagavatam (10.19.16) explains, . . .

Text 68

gopinam paramananda

     asid govinda-darshane

kshanam yuga-shatam iva

     yasam yena vinabhavat

     gopinam-of the gopis; paramananda-supreme bliss; asit-was; govinda-darshane-in the sight of Lord Krishna; kshanam-a moment; yuga-shatam-a hundred yugas; iva-like; yasam-of whom; yena-by whom; vina-without; abhavat-was.

 . . . "For the gopis seeing Krishna was the only happiness. A moment without Him was like a hundred yugas.", . . .

Text 69

yah sada drishti-hrid-vrishti-

     varsha-rupa-nisha-kshaye

sharadam pratar asadya

     priyanam ahritandhatam

     yah-who; sada-always; drishti-glance; hrit-heart; vrishti-shower; varsha-shower; rupa-form; nisha-night; kshaye-destroying; sharadam-autumn; pratah-in the morning; asadya-attaining; priyanam-of the beloveds; ahrita-removed; andhatam-the blinding darkness.

 . . . who ended the monsoon night of their separation and became an autumn sunrise that restored the sight of His beloved gopis, . . .

Text 70

yah shri-govardhana-prema

     sva-prema-dhana-jivishu

sva-gotreshv api sancaryan-

     yan apy aryan ashikshayat

     yah-who; shri-govardhana-prema-love fo Shri Govardhana; sva-prema-own love; dhana-wealth; jivishu-whose life; sva-own; gotreshu-relatives; api-also; sancarya-giv9ng; anyan-others; apy-also; aryan-devotees; ashikshayat-taught.

 . . . who gave love for Govardhana Hill to His own family and to His associates living by the treasure of love for Him, who taught about that love to the other saintly devotees, . . .

Text 71

yah shri-govardhanam bibhrac

     chatram vibhrashta-garvatam

ninye goshtham yad unninye

     shreshtham sva-preshtha-jatishu

     yah-who; shri-govardhanam-Shri Govardhana Hill; bibhrac-holding; chatram-an umbrella; vibhrashta-garvatam-broken pride; ninyeled; goshtham-Vraja; yat-which; unninye-lifted; shreshtham-best; sva-preshtha-jatishu-among His dear relatives.

 . . . who lifted Govardhana Hill like an umbrella, broke Indra's pride, and showed that His dear gopa associates are the most exalted of people, . . .

Text 72

yah shri-govindatam vindann

     avindad vishva-nanditam

yan mithah shakra-jantunam

     maitrya vyadhita shambhutam

     yah-who; shri-govindatam-the happiness of the cows; vindann-seeing; avindat-found; vishva-nanditam-the happiness of the worlds; yan-who; mithah-together; shakra-jantunam-of the followers of Indra; maitrya-with friendsip; vyadhita-placed; shambhutam-happiness.

 . . . who was the happiness of the cows and the entire world, who offered friendship and happiness to Indra's followers, . . .

Text 73

yah pashilokad aniya

     pitaram matri-jivanam

ajivayad vrajam sarvam

     tam vina gata-jivanam

     yah-who; pashilokat-from the realm of Varuna; aniya-taking; pitaram-His father; matri-jivanam-thelife of His mother; ajivayat-brought to life; vrajam-Vraja; sarvam-all; tam-that; vina-without; gata-jivanam-their life gone.

 . . . who by bringing His father, who was His mother's very life, back from Varuna's kingdom, saved the life of Vraja, which had been almost dead in King Nanda's absence, . . .

Text 74

yah svanam vraja-lokanam

     hridokas tan vishokayan

tesham svasya ca golokam

     nitya-lokam alokayat

     yah-who; svanam-of His own; vraja-lokanam-the people of Vraja; hrit-heart; okah-home; tan-them; vishokayan-making free from lamentation; tesham-of them; svasya-own; ca-and; golokam-Goloka; nitya-lokam-eternal realm; alokayat-showed.

 . . . who comforted the sufferings of His own people of Vraja, people that always kept Him in their hearts, who showed them His own realm of Goloka, . . .

Text 75

yash citta-vasasi nitva

     kumarinam param dade

na purvam yena ta baddha

     sambaddha nityam atmani

     yash-who; citta-vasasi-dear gamrnets; nitva-taking; kumarinam-of the young gopis; param-then; dade-gave; na-not; purvam-before; yena-by whom; ta-they; baddha-bound; sambaddha-bound; nityam-always; atmani-in the heart.

 . . . who stole the young gopis' garments, gave them a great blessing, and bound their hearts with unprecedented eternal love for Him, . . .

Text 76

yah sa-vamshikaya moha-

     badhitam radhikam anu

purnah pulindya ity-adi

     vrittam vrittam vinirmame

     yah-who; sa-vamshikaya-with His flute; moha-with enchantment; badhitam-stopped; radhikam-Radha; anu-following; purnah-full; pulindya-the pulinda girls; ity-adi-thus beginning (Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.21.17); vrittam-action; vrittam-action; vinirmame-did.

 . . . who with the sound of His flute enchanted Shri Radha, who enchanted the Pulinda girls, as is described in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.21.17, . . .

Text 77

yah sakhin akhilagriyan

     grishmantah-prema-sampada

sammadad ajuhav amun

     kramad evam mudam pradah

     yah-who; sakhin-friends; akhila-all; agriyan-important; grishmantah-in the summer; prema-of love; sampada-treasure; sammadat-from passion; ajuhau-called; amun-them; kramat-one by one; evam-thus; mudam-happiness; pradah-giving.

 . . . who in the summer called one by one His gopa friends eager to play with Him, who delighted them by saying, . . .

Text 78

he stokakrishna he amsho

     shridaman subalarjuna

vishala vrishabhaujasvin

     devaprastha varuthapa

     he-O; stokakrishna-Stokakrishna; he-O; amshah-Amshu; shridaman-O Shridama; subalarjuna-Subala and Arjuna; vishala-Vishala; vrishabhaujasvin-Vrishabha and Ojasvi; devaprastha-Devaprastha; varuthapa-Varuthapa.

 . . . "Stokakrishna! Amshu! Shridama! Subala! Arjuna! Vishala! Vrishabha! Ojasvi! Devaprastha! Varuthapa!". . .

     Note: This verse is quoted from Shrimad-Bhagavatam (10.22.31).

Text 79

evam ahuya bhuyas tan

     narma-sunrita-gir-vritam

aha vrindavana-sthanam

     sthavaranam varam gatim

     evam-thus; ahuya-calling; bhuyah-again and again; tan-them; narma-sunrita-gir-vritam-joking words; aha-said; vrindavana-sthanam-in the land of Vrindavana; sthavaranam-of the unmoving creatures; varam-the superior; gatim-position.

 . . . who after calling them joked about the exalted position of the unmoving trees in Vrindavana, . . .

Text 80

yas tasam yajna-patninam

     mahima-sneha-vriddhaye

bubhuksham sakhibhir vyanjann

     anna-bhiksham vinirmame

     yah-who; tasam-of them; yajna-patninam-the wives of the yajna-brahmanas; mahima-sneha-vriddhaye-to inbcrease the love; bubhuksham-hungry; sakhibhih-by friends; vyanjan-manifesting; anna-bhiksham-beginning for food; vinirmame-made.

 . . . who to increase the yajnika-brahmanas' wives' love for Him sent His friends begging for food, . . .

Text 81

tas tatrashoka-vanyayam

     dhanyayam sakhibhih saha

kridan nirvarnitas tabhih

     shyamam ity adi varnitah

     tah-them; tatra-there; ashoka-vanyayam-in a grove of asoka trees; dhanyayam-opulent; sakhibhih-friends; saha-with; kridan-playing; nirvarnitah-described; tabhih-by them; shyamam-dark; ity adi-Shri mad-Bhagavatam 10.23.22; varnitah-described.

 . . . who, enjoying pastimes in a beautiful ashoka garden with His friends and the brahmana' wives, is described in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.23.22, . . .

Text 82

yah sada narma-sharmarthi

     madhumangala-naminam

narma-mantrinam asajya

     bhojyair mitrany aranjayat

     yah-who; sada-always; narma-sharmarthi-expert in joking; madhumangala-naminam-named madhumangala; narma-mantrinam-the misiter of jokes; asajya-taking; bhojyaih-with delicious foods; mitrany-friends; aranjayat-delighted.

 . . . who, taking lunch and expertly joking with Madhumangala, His minister of jokes, delighted His friends, . . .

Text 83

yah sva-jivana-jivanam

     catakinam ivambudah

sva-jivanena tadatmyam

     akarod vraja-subhruvam

     yah-who; sva-jivana-jivanam-the life of life; catakinam-cataki birds; iva-like; ambudah-a cloud; sva-jivanena-with the life; tadatmyam-the same nature; akarot-did; vraja-subhruvam-of the beautiful-eyebrowed girls.

 . . . who, as a cloud is the life of the cataki birds, is the very life of the beautiful-eyebrowed gopis, . . .

Text 84

yah paresham hrepanatam

     shakti-sankhyalpatam vidan

guptaganya-sva-kantasu

     vamshi-dutim amanyata

     yah-who; paresham-of others; hrepanatam-putting to shame; shakti-potency; sankhya-counting; alpatam-smallness; vidan-knowing; gupta-hidden; aganya-countless; sva-kantasu-among His beloveds; vamshi-dutim-the messenger of the flute; amanyata-considered.

 . . . who, His messenger-flute speaking to numberless gopi-beloveds, eclipses the tiny powers of all other messengers, . . .

Text 85

yash cirad eva murali-

     shikshayam vikshya purnatam

tayasadya priyas turnam

     purnam mene svam anjasa

     yah-who; cirat-after a long time; eva-indeed; murali-of the flute; shikshayam-in the teachings; vikshya-seeing; purnatam-fulness; taya-with that; asadya-attaining; priyah-beloveds; turnam-quickly; purnam-full; mene-considered; svam-own; anjasa-nicely.

 . . . who, seeing that after a long time His flute had concluded its teachings to His gopi-beloveds, became perfectky happy at heart, . . .

Text 86

yas tyaga-vyaja-bhrin narma

     vyajahara priyah prati

prati narma priya-vrindad

     vindan sharmanvavindata

     yah-who; tyaga-renunciation; vyaja-trick; bhrit-manifesting; narma-joke; vyajahara-did; priyah-beloved; prati-to; prati-to; narma-joke; priya-vrindat-from the group of beloveds; vindan-finding; sharma-happiness; anvavindata-experienced.

 . . . who, pretending to be a renunciant, joked with His gopi-beloveds and enjoyed their joking replies, . . .

Text 87

yah sada yoga-mayakhyam

     shaktim asaktitah shritah

paurnamasiti-namasid

     vraje yasit tapasvini

     yah-who; sada-always; yoga-mayakhyam-named yogamaya; shaktim-potency; asaktitah-attached; shritah-taken shelter; paurnamasi-Paurnamasi; iti-thus; nama-named; asit-was; vraje-in Vraja; ya-who; sit-was; tapasvini-austere.

 . . . who always takes help from His Yogamaya potency, the renunciant named Paurnamasi in Vraja, . . .

Text 88

yas taya divyaya shaktya-

     nantadhananta-subhruvam

bibhrad-vilasana-narmadi

     sharmalabhata sarvada

     yah-who; taya-by her; divyaya-divine; shaktya-potency; anantadha-limitleess time; ananta-numberless; subhruvam-of beautiful-eyebrowed gopis; bibhrat-holding; vilasana-pastimes; narma-joking; adi-beginning; sharma-happiness; alabhata-attained; sarvada-in all respects.

 . . . who with the help of this divine potency enjoys pastimes of joking with numberless beautiful-eyebrowed gopis, . . .

Text 89

yah pritya rasa-khelayam

     mudam dvandvam punar mudam

kheleyam iti tad vyanjann

     amum udadamuh priyah

     yah-who; pritya-with happiness; rasa-khelayam-in the rasa-dance; mudam-happiness; dvandvam-two; punah-again; mudam-happiness; khela-pastime; iyam-this; iti-thus; tat-that; vyanjan-manifesting; amum-that; udat-manifesting; amuh-to them; priyah-beloveds.

 . . . who in the rasa-dance enjoyed happiness that doubled again and again, who appeared before each delighted gopi, . . .

Text 90

yas tyajann api tah sarvah

     parvatanuta kutracit

apy ena-patnity adyam yat

     tatra karnamritam matam

     yah-who; tyajann-abandoning; api-also; tah-them; sarvah-all; parva-happiness; atanuta-gave; kutracit-somehwre; apy-also; ena-of the deer; patni-the wives; iti-thus; adyam-beginning (Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.30.11; yat-what; tatra-there; karnamritam-nectar for the ears; matam-considered.

 . . . who left them all and enjoyed with someone else, who inspired them to speak Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.30.11, a verse that is nectar for the ears, . . .

Text 91

yas tasam jayatity adi-

     vilapad vyagratam gatah

tasam avirabhud evam

     sudhibhir adhivarnitah

     yah-who; tasam-of them; jayati iti adi-Shrimat--Bhagavatam 10.31.1; vilapat-from the lament; vyagratam-alarm; gatah-attained; tasam avirabhud evam-Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.32.2; sudhibhih-by the intelligent; adhivarnitah-described.

 . . . who, hearing their lament recorded in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.31.1, became agitated and again appeared before them, as the wise have described in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.32.2, . . .

Text 92

yas tasam stana-kashmira-

     shasta-vastrasanam gatah

raraja tarakaraja-

     rajat-pulina-dhamani

     yah-who; tasam-of them; stana-of the breasts; kashmira-kunkuma; shasta-glorious; vastra-garments; asanam-sitting place; gatah-attained; raraja-shone; tarakaraja-the moon; rajat-shining; pulina-dhamani-on the shore.

 . . . who as the moon shone on the riverbank sat on the gopis' cloth glorious with the kunkuma of their breasts, . . .

Text 93

yah prahelikaya tasam

     svaparajayam amrishan

na paraye 'ham ity adi-

     ritya sammatavan rini

     yah-who; prahelikaya-with a riddle; tasam-of them; sva-own; parajayam-defeat; amrishan-considering; na paraye 'ham ity adi-ritya-Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.32.22; sammatavan-considered; rini-a debtor.

 . . . who, speaking in riddles, declared Himself conquered by them and in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.32.22, declared Himself in debt to them, . . .

Text 94

yah shyamah svarna-gaurabhih

     param shobham yayau yatha

tatrati-shushubhe rajan

     bhagavan iti sat-pratha

     yah-who; shyamah-dark; svarna-gaurabhih-fasir as gold; param-great; shobham-beauty; yayau-attained; yatha-as; tatrati-shushubhe rajan bhagavan iti-Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.33.6; sat-pratha-transcendental glory.

 . . . who, His own complexion dark, was glorious and handsome in the company of the golden-complexioned gopis, as is described in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.33.6, . . .

Text 95

yas tasam sva-viharena

     shrantanam mukha-pankajam

pramrijat karunah premna

     shantam enanga panina

     yah-who; tasam-of them; sva-viharena-with pastimes; shrantanam-exahusted; mukha-pankajam-lotus face; pramrijat-wiped; karunah-kind; premna-with love; shantamena-comfortin; anga-O pious one; panina-with His hand.

 . . . who, when they became exhausted by again and again enjoying these pastimes, lovingly wiped their lotus faces with His soothing hand, as is described in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.33.20, . . .

Text 96

yah kridan vari-vanayos

     cakrida iva tah punah

anuniya vivarniya

     sva-sangam nilayam gatah

     yah-who; kridan-playing; vari-vanayoh-in the forest and in the water; cakrida-played; iva-like; tah-to them; punah-again; anuniya-comforting; vivarniya-concluding; sva-sangam-association; nilayam-home; gatah-went.

 . . . who played with them in the forest and the watar, comforted them, and then left them to return home, . . .

Text 97

yas tirtha-vyajam avrajid

     vrajena vanam ambikam

yatrasheshena veshena

     chalayam asa cabalah

     yah-who; tirtha-vyajam-on the pretext of going on pilgrimage; avrajit-went; vrajena-with vraja; vanam ambikam-to Ambikavana; yatra-where; asheshena-with all; veshena-garments; chalayam asa-tricked; ca-and; abalah-the girls.

 . . . who on the pretext of going on pilgrimage to Ambikavana with the people of Vraja, cheated the gopis of their garments and ornaments, . . .

Text 98

yah sarva-jivanam jivam

     vitaran pitaram prati

pada sarpan sprishan sarpam

     muneh shapad apakarot

     yah-who; sarva-jivanam-to the life of all; jivam-the living entity; vitaran-rescuing; pitaram-His father; prati-to; pada-with a foot; sarpan-going; sprishan-touching; sarpam-the snake; muneh-of the sage; shapat-from the curse; apakarot-delivered.

 . . . who is the life of all, who saved His father's life, who with the touch of His foot delivered a snake from a sage's curse, . . .

Text 99

yah sudarshanatam ninye

     maha-sarpam ku-darshanam

karunya-karuh kancarim

     na cakarapi darunam

     yah-who; sudarshanatam-the stet of being Sudarshana; ninye-brought; maha-sarpam-the great snake; ku-darshanam-horrible to see; karunya-karuh-kind; kanca-one; arim-enemy; na-not; cakara-did; api-also; darunam-terrible.

 . . . who transformed the terrible snake into handsome Sudarshana Vidyadhara, who is kind even to His enemy and is never cruel to anyone, . . .

Text 100

yah purvam nirmame hori-

     parvam yakshasya dhurvanam

antaryami-vat tan manye

     tadrig gramina-parvasu

     yah-who; purvam-before; nirmame-did; hori-parvam-the holi festival; yakshasya-of the Yaksa; dhurvanam-killing; antaryami-vat-like the Supersoul; tan-that; manye-in the middle; tadrig-like that; gramina-parvasu-in the village festivals.

 . . . who celebrated the Holi festival, killed the yaksha Shankhacuda, and is present as the Supersoul in all village festivals, 

SB 10.30.11

Text 101

yah pratar-adi-jah kridah

     kurvams tasu sphurann api

shlokanam yugma-sanghena

     shlokitas tabhir anv-aham

     yah-who; pratah-in the morning; adi-beginning with; jah-born; kridah-pastimes; kurvan-performing; tasu-among them; sphurann-manifesting; api-also; shlokanam-of verses; yugma-sanghena-wiith two; shlokitah-praised; tabhih-by them; anv-aham-every day.

 . . . who enjoyed pastimes from morning to night, pastimes that the gopis daily praised in songs of many verses, . . .

Text 102

yah shri-govardhane rasa-

     vardhaneccha-vivardhane

sangamya preyasi-sangham

     narma-sangara-rangavan

     yah-who; shri-govardhane-on Govardhana Hill; rasa-the rasa dance; vardhana-increase; iccha-desire; vivardhane-in the increase; sangamya-going; preyasi-sangham-the multitude of gopi-beloveds; narma-sangara-rangavan-enjoying a battle of joking words.

 . . . who, yearning to enjoy a rasa-dance, met the gopis on Govardhana Hill and enjoyed with them a great battle of joking words, . . .

Text 103

goshtha-prakoshthatah krushtam

     shrutvarishta-kritam katu

tatra sangatya samyatya

     tam nihatya mudam gatah

     goshtha-of Vraja; prakoshthatah-from the area; krushtam-cry; shrutva-hearing; arishta-kritam--made by Aristasura; katu-sharp; tatra-there; sangatya-going; samyatya-defeating; tam-him; nihatya-killing; mudam-happiness; gatah-attained.

 . . . who, hearing Arishtaura roaring in Vraja, met, defeated, and happily killed him, . . .

Text 104

punah shighram girim gacchan

     sanginibhih sa-bhangibhih

rasam ullasayam asa

     bhasayam asa cakhilam

     punah-again; shighram-quickly; girim-to the hill; gacchan-going; sanginibhih- sa-bhangibhih-with thew beautiful gopis; rasam-a rasa dance; ullasayam asa- bhasayam asa-splendidly manifested; ca-and; akhilam-all.

 . . . who quickly went to Govardhana Hill and enjoyed a splendid rasa-dance with the beautiful and graceful gopis, . . .

Text 105

yah kundam pundarikakshas

     tan nirmaya su-narma-krit

shri-radhikam dhanyam anyat

     karayam asa sara-bhrit

     yah-who; kundam-a lake; pundarikakshah-lotus-eyed; tan-that; nirmaya-made; su-narma-krit-joking; shri-radhikam-Shri Radha; dhanyam-glory; anyat-another; karayam asa-made; sara-bhrit-wise.

 . . . who, intelligent, playfully joking, and His eyes like lotus flowers, made a glorious pond for Himself and another one for Shri Radha, . . .

Text 106

yah kamseneshinam goshtha-

     kleshinam vaji-veshinam

veshinam keshinam cakre

     yamasya prati-veshinam

     yah-who; kamsena-by Kamsa; ishinamsent; goshtha--to Vraja; kleshinam-calamity; vaji-veshinam-in the form of a horse; veshinamentering; keshinam-Kesi; cakre-did; yamasya-of Yama; prati-veshinam-entrance.

 . . . who, when the horse-demon Keshi entered Vraja on Kamsa's order, sent Keshi to the house of death, . . .

Text 107

yah pitri-ady-anuragena

     citrabhah sarva-vismritih

kamsa-dhvamsakam apy acchin

     na hantum gantu-kamatam

     yah-who; pitri-ady-anuragena-with the love His father and the other people of Vraja; citrabhah-like a painted picture; sarva-vismritih-forgetting everything; kamsa-Kamsa; dhvamsakam-killing; apy-also; acchit-desired; na-not; hantum-to kill; gantu-kamatam-the desire to go.

 . . . who, overcome with love for His father and the other people of Vraja, became stunned, standing motionless like a painted picture and forgetting everything about His mission on the earth, who for this reason did not wish to leave Vraja and kill Kamsa, . . .

Texts 108 and 109

yah snigdha-smitaya drishtya

     vaca piyusha-kalpaya

caritrenanavadyena

     shri-niketena catmana

imam lokam amum cabhi-

     ramayan sutaram vrajam

reme kshanadaya datta-

     kshana-strikshana-sauhridah

     yah-who; snigdha-affectionately; smitaya-smiling; drishtya-with a glance; vaca-with words; piyusha-kalpaya-like nectar; caritrena-with pastimes; anavadyena-pure; shri-niketena-the abode of the goddess of fortune; ca-and; atmana-with Himself; imam-this; lokam-world; amum-this; ca-and; abhiramayan-delighting; sutaram-more so; vrajam-Vraja; reme-enjoyed; kshanadaya-giving a festival of happiness; datta-given; kshana-festival; stri-of the girls; ikshana-the eyes; sauhridah-friendship.

 . . . who with His affectionately smiling glances, words sweet as nectar, pure and noble character, and transcendental form that is the goddess of fortune's home, delighted the land of Vraja and the entire world, who enjoyed many pastimes, giving a festival of happiness to the gopis' eyes, . . .

     Note: Text 109 is a quote from Shrimad-Bhagavatam (3.3.21).

Text 110

yas tatha saha gopibhis

     cakrida vraja-raja-jah

yathabda-koti-pratimah

     kshanas tena vinabhavat

     yah-who; tatha-then; saha-with; gopibhih-the gopis; cakrida-enjoyed pastimes; vraja-raja-jah-the prince of Vraja; yatha-as; abda-years; koti-ten million; pratimah-like; kshanah-a moment; tena-Him; vina-without; abhavat-became.

 . . . who is the prince of Vraja, who enjoyed many pastimes with the gopis, in whose absence the gopis thought a single moment was like ten million years, . . .

     Note: The second half of this verse is a quote from Shri Vishnu Purana (5.13.57).

Text 111

yah kanta-mukha-candranam

     bhasa bhasini dig-gane

raga-sagara-nirmagnas

     calitum napi ca kshamah

     yah-who; kanta-of His beloveds; mukha-the faces; candranam-of the many moons; bhasa-the light; bhasini-shining; dig-gane-in the directions; raga-of love; sagara-into an ocean; nirmagnah-plunged; calitum-to move; na-not; api-also; ca-and; kshamah-able.

 . . . who, plunged in a great ocean of love whipped with great waves by the moonlight of His beloved gopis' faces, had no power to escape, . . .

Text 112

kincit tad-vyakti-vatali-

     lajja-vici-vicalitah

kamsa-ghata-mishapata-

     nijecchabhasam agatah

     kincit-somewhat; tad-vyakti-vatali--by the waves of that; lajja-vici-vicalitah-pushed by waves of bashfulness; kamsa-of Kamsa; ghata-killing; misha-pretext; apata-attained; nija-own; iccha-desire; abhasam-shining; agatah-attained.

 . . . who, carried by waves of embarrassment pushed by the winds of the gopis' love, came to a shore that was His own voluntary wish to kill Kamsa, . . .

Text 113

tatasthatam atann uri-

     cakre madhupuri-gatim

     tatasthatam-on the shore; atann-walking; uri-cakre-accepted; madhupuri-gatim-the destination of Mathura City.

 . . . who, walking on that shore, came to Mathura City, . . .

Text 114

ah kim vacya vraje yacya

     prani-matre tanoh sthitih

     ah-Ah!; kim-what?; vacya-may be said; vraje-in Vraja; yacya-may be prayed; prani-matre-to the living entities; tanoh-of the body; sthitih-the situation.

 . . . who went to Mathura left the people of of Vraja in a condition that was like. . . Ah! How can it be described? . . .

Text 115

yah svams tat-tad-gunah

     sarvan alam hatum na te ca yam

astam vraje prema-shuro

     durad eva tatha katha

     yah-who; svan-to His own; tat-tad-gunah-variois virtues; sarvan-all; alam-greatly; hatum-to renounce; na-not; te-they; ca-and; yam-whom; astam-is; vraje-in Vraja; prema-shurah-the hero of love; durat-from afar; eva-indeed; tatha-so; katha-the words.

 . . . who is full of all transcendental virtues, who does not have the power to abandon the devotees of Vraja, whom the devotees of Vraja would never abandon, who in Vraja is the great hero of love, whose loving relationship with the people of Vraja is proclaimed in all the worlds, . . .

Text 116

yah prithvya prathama-skandhe

     dharmagre varnitan gunan

nityam aptas tathatrapi

     varnyah sann avakarnyatam

     yah-who; prithvya--of the earth; prathama-skandhe-in the First Canto; dharmagre-to Dharma; varnitan-described; gunan-virtues; nityam-eternal; aptah-attained; tatha-so; atra-here; api-also; varnyah-to be described; sann-being so; avakarnyatam-should be heard.

 . . . whose many eternal virtues, which were described by the earth to the bull Dharma in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 1.16.26-26, should be heard by the devotees, . . .

Text 117

sarvananda-pradananda-

     kandas tat-tad-gunavalih

sarva-parvada-mahatmyad

     varah sarvata ishvarah

     sarvananda-all bliss; prada-giving; ananda-of bliss; kandah-the root; tat-tad-gunavalih-who has many virtues; sarva-all; parvada-festivals of happiness; mahatmyat-because of the glory; varah-the best; sarvata-everywhere; ishvarah-the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

 . . . who is the root of all bliss, who has all transcendental virtues, who is a great festival of all transcendental bliss, who for this reason is declared to be the original Supreme Personality of Godhead, . . .

Text 118

sarvada vriddhi-bhag-vriddhih

     sarvaradhana-bhu-dhanam

svarupa-rupa-sad-gunya-

     punya-krit karma-sharma-dah

     sarvada-in all ways; vriddhi-bhag-vriddhih-increase; sarvaradhana-bhu-dhanam-who is worshiped by all; svarupa-rupa-whose transcendental form; sad-gunya-with all transcendental virtues; punya-krit-pious; karma-sharma-dah-whose pastimes are blissful and auspicious.

 . . . whose opulences always increase, who is worshiped by all, whose transcendental form possesses all virtues and piety, whose pastimes are all blissful and auspicious, . . .

Text 119

drishti-prati-sudha-vrishti-

     prabha-sundarata-prabhah

varnanam syanda-din-matra-

     karnananda-kara-svarah

     drishti-glance; prati-to; sudha-of nectar; vrishti-shower; prabha-splendor; sundarata-handsomeness; prabhah-splendor; varnanam-of the syllables; syanda-flowing; dik-directions; matra-only; karnananda-kara-svarah-sounds giving bliss to the ear.

 . . . who glorious handsomeness showers nectar on the eyes, whose words fill the ears with bliss, . . .

Text 120

ashvasanam api shvasa-

     kari-saurabha-gauravah

adhara-sprishta-niradi-

     shrishta-shri-rasana-rasah

     ashvasanam-of breaths; api-also; shvasa-breath; kari-doing; saurabha-fragrance; gauravah-great; adhara-lips; sprishta-touching; nira-water; adi-beginning; shrishta-created; shri-of the goddess of fortune; rasana-of the tongue; rasah-the taste.

 . . . whose breath is sweetly fragrant, whose lips touch water or other liquids, liquids that the goddess of fortune then yearns to taste with her own tongue, . . .

Text 121

sva-sparshi-sparshana-sparshad

     vishva-tapapayapanah

jagatah shucita-dhama-

     nama-dhama-smritiditah

     sva-own; sparshi-touching; sparshana-of the touch; sparshat-of the touch; vishva-of the universes; tapa-the sufferings; apayapanah-removing; jagatah-of the universe; shucita-purified; dhama-abode; nama-name; dhama-abode; smriti-memory; iditah-described.

 . . . whose touch removes the sufferings of the world, whose sacred name and transcendental abode are glorified in all the worlds, . . .

Text 122

ananta-sac-cid-ananda-

     jyotir-dyoti-kalevarah

vapur-amshukayor amshu-

     sampad-vishnu-rama-jayi

     ananta-endless; sat-eternal; cit-knowledge; ananda-bliss; jyotir-dyoti-splendid; kalevarah-form; vapuh-of the form; amshukayoh-and garments; amshu-splendor; sampat-opulence; vishnu-of Lord Vishnu; rama-and the goddess of fortune; jayi-defeating.

 . . . whose form is limitless, splendid, eternal, and full of knowledge and bliss, whose handsome form and glorious garments eclipse the splendor of Vishnu and Lakshmi, . . .

Text 123

jagad-bhushana-shobha-bhrid

     vibhushana-vibhushanah

turnam yatha-ruci-vyapi-

     ruci-virya-gunakritih

     jagat-of the universe; bhushana-ornaments; shobha-splendor; bhrit-holding; vibhushana-of ornaments; vibhushanah-the ornament; turnam-quickly; yatha-as; ruci-desired; vyapi-omniprescent; ruci-happiness; virya-heroism; guna-virtues; akritih--the form.

 . . . who is splendid with all ornaments, who decorates the ornaments He wears, who has all splendor, virtues, and power, who can be present in many places at once according to His wish, . . .

Text 124

lakshmi-drik-pakshma-vishkambhi-

     lakshma-lakshita-vigrahah

shankha-cakradi-cihna-shri-

     durnihnava-nija-sthitih

     lakshmi-of tyhe goddess of fortune; drik-pakshma-eyelids; vishkambhi-obstructing; lakshma-qualities; lakshita-seen; vigrahah-form; shankha-cakradi-beginning with conch and disc; cihna-marks; shri-the goddess of fortune; durnihnava-concealment; nija-own; sthitih-situation.

 . . . whose transcendental virtues make the goddess of fortune blink, who does not hold the conchshell, disc and other paraphernalia, . . .

Text 125

jetum svam apy avishrantam

     shashvad-valgad-balavalih

kishorata-manah-sara-

     corata-vishva-mohanah

     jetum-to conquer; svam-own; apy-even; avishrantam-without tiring; shashvad-valgad-balavalih-with eternal strength; kishorata-youthfulness; manah-mind; sara-best; corata-theft; vishva-the world; mohanah-enchanting.

 . . . who is so powerful He can defeat even Himself again and again without tiring, whose youthfulness enchants the worlds and steals the hearts of the great souls, . . .

Text 126

vilasa-hasa-lilasya-

     krita-lasya-kala-jayah

vikara-rahitakarah

     sphurat-prema-vikaravan

     vilasa-playful; hasa-laughter; lila-pastimes; asya-face; krita-done; lasya-of dancing; kala-the art; jayah-defeating; vikara-change; rahita-without; akarah-whose form; sphurat-manifested; prema-of love; vikaravan-changes of ecstasy.

 . . . whose face filled with splendid smiles and laughter is more graceful than the most artistic dancing, whose transcendental form never changes, who displays the symptoms of ecstatic love, . . .

Text 127

purapi nava ity evam

     puranadi-vinishcitah

anutana-tanuh shriman

     sada nutanavat-tanuh

     pura-previously; api-also; nava-new; ity-thus; evam-thus; purana-the Puranas; adi-beginning; vinishcitah-concluded; anutana-ancient; tanuh-form; shriman-handsome and glorious; sada-always; nutanavat-tanuh-as if a youth.

 . . . whom the Puranas say is the ancient Supreme Person who is like a fresh youth, whose handsome and glorious form is the oldest although He is like a fresh youth eternally, . . .

Text 128

sarvesham manasah kartum

     pramanastam sphuran-manah

vaidagdhi-digdha-sad-buddhi-

     caturi-pracuri-karah

     sarvesham-of all; manasah-the minds; kartum-to do; pramanastam-blossoming with happiness; sphurat-manifested; manah-mind; vaidagdhi-intelligence; digdha-anointed; sat-transcendental; buddhi-intelligence; caturi-pracuri-karah-most expert.

 . . . who makes everyone's heart blossom with happiness, who appears before the wise, . . .

Text 129

vishvesham buddhi-krid-buddhih

     siddhinam api siddhi-krit

dakshata-laksha-shiksha-krid

     dakshatabhir vilakshanah

     vishvesham-of all; buddhi-krd-buddhih-giving intelligence; siddhinam-of perfections; api-also; siddhi-krit-giving perfections; dakshata-expertise; laksha-characteristic; shiksha-krt-teaching; dakshatabhih-with expertnesses; vilakshanah-supreme.

 . . . who gives intelligence to all living entities, who gives all perfections, who teaches all, who is the wisest and the most expert, . . .

Text 130

tucchopakarita-bindu-

     sindhu-kari kritajnatah

su-dridha-vratata-vrata-

     trata-shashvad-anuvratah

     tuccha-insignificant; upakarita-help; bindu-drop; sindhu-the ocean; kari-doing; kritajnatah-grateful; su-dridha-vratata-vrata-to those who strickly follow vows; trata-protecting; shashvat-always; anuvratah-following a vow.

 . . . who, even though He is great like an ocean, is grateful for the smallest drop of service, who strictly keeps His vow always to protect they who have vowed to serve Him, . . .

Text 131

nija-maryadayabaddha-

     shruti-maryada-ceshtatah

ceshtatam tavad astam tad-

     drishta-matras tatha-gunah

     nija-own; maryadaya-by morality; abaddha-not bound; shruti-of the Vedas; maryada-by the rules; ceshtatah-from the actions; ceshtatam-the actions; tavat-so; astam-may be; tat-that; drishta-matrah-only seen; tatha-gunah-with those qualities.

 . . . who creates the rules of the Vedas by His own wish, whose glance bestows all virtues, . . .

Text 132

yajna-jnah kala-deshadi-

     prajnah sarvajna-shekharah

sarvajnatam avajnaya

     prajnata-tarkitakhilah

     yajna-of sacrifice; jnah-aware; kala-of time; desha-place; adi-beginning with; prajnah-intelligence; sarvajna-of they who know everything; shekharah-the crown; sarvajnatam-knowing everything; avajnaya-insulting; prajnata-known; tarkita-logic; akhilah-all.

 . . . who knows the truth about sacrifice, who understands all times and places, who is the crown of they who know everything, who does not consider His potency of knowing everything to be very important, who by His supreme intelligence knows everything, . . .

Text 133

dhirata-sthirata-shobhi-

     virata-niratantarah

kantya dantya ca shantya ca

     saha-kantya svayam vritah

     dhirata-thoughtfulness; sthirata-steadiness; shobhi-handsomeness; virata-heroism; nirata-always; antarah-within; kantya-with splendor; dantya-self-control; ca-and; shantya-peacefulness; ca-and; saha-kantya-with glory; svayam-personally; vritah-endowed.

 . . . who is virtuous with perfect thoughtfulness, steadiness, handsomeness, splendor, self-control, and peacefulness, . . .

Text 134

dharma-dana-nidana-shrih

     shura-surata-manasah

manya-samanya-vardhishnu-

     manyata-kriyata-parah

     dharma-religion; dana-charity; nidana-giving; shrih-opulence; shura-hearoism; surata-manasah-playful atb heart; manya-samanya-vardhishnu-manyata-kriyata-parah-who is repsectful to all living entities.

 . . . who is saintly, generous, glorious, heroic, playful, happy at heart, respectful to all, . . .

Text 135

akshina-vinayah sushthu

     lajjitah kuta-varjitah

kirti-pratapa-purtibhyam

     krita-sal-loka-murtikah

     akshina-undiminished; vinayah-humbleness; sushthu-greatly; lajjitah-shy; kuta-varjitah-without being deceptive; kirti-fame; pratapa-power; purtibhyam-with fulness; krita-sal-loka-murtikah-who manifests His transcendental form before the sainlty devotees.

 . . . who is always humble, shy, honest, famous, and powerful, who manifests His transcendental form before the saintly devotees, . . .

Text 136

sadhunam madhuri-danan

     nitya-sadhu-samashrayah

dvisham ca mukti-krin mukti-

     bhagakarshi-gunambudhih

     sadhunam-of the devotees; madhuri-danan-giving sweetness; nitya-sadhu-samashrayah-alweays the shelter of the devotees; dvisham-to His enemies; ca-and; mukti-krin-giving impersonal liberation; mukti-bhag-the liberated souls; akarshi-attracting; gunambudhih-an ocean of transcendental qualities.

 . . . who fills the devotees with sweetness, who is the devotees' eternal shelter, who gives impersonal liberation to His enemies, who is an ocean of transcendental qualities that attract even the liberated souls, . . .

Text 137

nana-bhashali-sambhasho

     deva-paryanta-devanah

pratyag-vadiny api priti-

     satyata-sphurad-iritah

     nana-bhashali-sambhashah-speaking in many languages; deva-paryanta-devanah-who is more glorious than the demigods; pratyag-vadiny-speaking in debates; api-also; priti-love; satyata-truth; sphurat-manifest; iritah-spoken.

 . . . who is supremely eloquent is all languages, who is more glorious than the demigods, who is most expert in debate, whose words are glorious with love and truth, . . .

Text 138

vavaduka-sudhi-muka-

     sthiti-kari-sudhi-dharah

drishta-matrataya sarva-

     budhata-budhata-guruh

     vavaduka-eloquent; sudhi-intelligent; muka-unable to speak; sthiti-situation; kari-doing; sudhi-intelligence; dharah-manifesting; drishta-seen; matrataya-by only; sarva--all; budhata-of the wise; budhata-of wisdom; guruh-the teacher.

 . . . who is so intelligent that He easily silences the most eloquent philosophers, who with only a glance enlightens thw wise, . . .

Text 139

yogyanam api yogyashir

     ankanam api shankarah

sharanagata-rakshayah

     sharanam sharma-karmathah

     yogyanam-of the suitable; api-also; yogyashih-suitable benedictions; ankanam-of the poor; api-also; shankarah-giving happiness; sharanagata-of they who take shelter;rakshayah sharanam-the shelter; sharma-karmathah-whose actions are auspicious.

 . . . who gives appropriate benedictions to the right persons, who brings happiness to the poor and downtrodden, who protects they who approach for shelter, whose activities are auspicious and sublime, . . .

Text 140

na ca bhaktim vinasakti-

     binduh sindhu-vad antarah

samah sarvatra bhaktanam

     bhakta ity apy asau samah

     na-not; ca-and; bhaktim-devotion; vina-without; asakti-binduh-a drop of attachment; sindhu-vat-like an ocean; antarah-another; samah-equal; sarvatra-everywhere; bhaktanam-of the devotees; bhakta-devoted; ity-thus; apy-also; asau-He; samah-equal.

 . . . who cannot be loved with even a tiny drop of love by they who do not engage in devotional service, who is deep like an ocean, who is equal to all, who loves His devotees, who is equal to all His devotees, . . .

Text 141

bhaktanam bhaktatanandi

     prema-sthema-vashi-kritah

tat-tad-rupa-guna-krida-

     krita-svavadhi-vismayah

     bhaktanam-of the devotees; bhaktata-by the devotion; anandi-pleased; prema-sthema-vashi-kritah-conquered by love; tat-tat-various; rupa-forms; guna-qualities; krida-pastimes; krita-done; sva-own; avadhi-up to; vismayah-wonder.

 . . . who is pleased by the service of His devotees, who is conquered by love, whose forms, qualities, and pastimes are all wonderful, . . .

Text 142

snehabhishekad vishvesham

     prajya-samrajya-pujitah

sarvatra sneha-piyusha-

     varshi-nitya-navambudah

     sneha-of love; abhishekat-from the sprinkling; vishvesham-of all; prajya-great; samrajya-kingdoms; pujitah-worshiped; sarvatra-everywhere; sneha-of loive; piyusha-nectar; varshi-showering; nitya-eternal; nava-new; ambudah-cloud.

 . . . who showers love on all living entities, who is worshiped by great kings, who is a new cloud eternally showering the nectar of love on all living entities, . . .

Text 143

goshtha-vrindatavi-shamsi-

     vamshi-gana-madhunmadah

nija-priyavali-bhagya-

     sprihi-vishnu-priyarcitah

     goshtha-in the village of Vraja; vrindatavi-in the forest of Vrindavana; shamsi-speaking; vamshi-the flute; gana-song; madhu-with the honey; unmadah-maddened; nija-own; priya-avali-beloveds; bhagya-good fortune; sprihi-desiring; vishnu-of Lord Vishnu; priya-by the beloved; arcitah-worshiped.

 . . . whose nectar flute music fills Vraja village and Vrindavana forest and makes everyone intoxicated with love for Him, who earnestly desires the welfare of of His beloved gopis, who is worshiped by Lord Vishnu's beloved Lakshmi, . . .

Text 144

kim bahuktena suktena

     suktena shruyatam idam

krishna eva hi krishnah syat

     krishnah syat krishna eva hi

     kim-what?; bahu-with more; uktena-said; suktena-with words; suktena-with words; shruyatam-may be heard; idam-this; krishna-Krishna; eva-indeed; hi-indeed; krishnah-Krishna; syat-is; krishnah-Krishna; syat-is; krishna-Krishna; eva-indeed; hi-indeed.

 . . . about whom what is the need to say many words?, about whom what is the need the hear many words?, about whom it may be said, "Krishna is Krishna", about whom it may then also further be said, "Krishna is Krishna", . . .

Text 145

yas tadrig gunavan goshtham

     natyantam tyaktum arhati

tadrig-gunanvayi-premna

     tasya baddhasya tad yatha

     yah-who; tadrig-like that; gunavan-with transcendental qualities; goshtham-to Vraja; na-not; atyantam-greatly; tyaktum-to leave; arhati-is able; tadrik-like that; guna-qualities; anvayi-following; premna-with love; tasya-of Him; baddhasya-bound; tat-that; yatha-as.

 . . . who is filled with all transcendental virtues, who, bound with love for His saintly devotees there, is not able to leave Vrindavana, . . .

Text 146

dustyajash canurago 'smin

     sarvesham no vrajaukasam

nanda te tanaye 'smasu

     tasyapy autpattikah katham

     dustyajah-difficult to give up; ca-and; anuragah-love; asmin-in this; sarvesham-of all; nah-of us; vrajaukasam-the people of Vraja; nanda-O Nanda; te-of you; tanaye-in the son; asmasu-among us; tasya-of Him; api-also; autpattikah-natural; katham-how?

 . . . about whom it was said, "O Nanda, why is it that we people of Vraja cannot give up our love for your son, and why does He love us so sincerely?", . . .

     Note: This verse is a quote from Shrimad-Bhagavatam (10.26.13).

Text 147

yah sajjan kaliya-krodam

     vrajam sajjantam atmani

vimrishann unnamajja drag

     varshan harsham jagaty api

     yah-who; sajjan-resting; kaliya-krodam-on Kaliya's lap; vrajam-Vraja; sajjantam-attached; atmani-at heart; vimrishann-thinking; unnamajja-rose; drag-at once; varshan-showering; harsham-happiness; jagaty-on them all; api-also.

 . . . who rested on Kaliya's lap, who, aware that the people of Vraja had become anguished at heart, emerged from Kaliya's lap and thus showered them all with sweet nectar, . . .

Text 148

yah shakre vakratam pashyan

     premna yan vraja-vashyatam

hridyartham tam imam vidvan

     atra vyanag yatharthatam

     yah-who; shakre-in Indra; vakratam-crookedness; pashyan-seeing; premna-with love; yan-to whom; vraja-vashyatam-being under the dominion of Vraja; hridya-friendship; artham-for the purpose of; tam-this; imam-this; vidvan-wise; atra-here; vyanag-manifested; yatharthatam-in that way.

 . . . who, being very wise, being conquered by the love of Vraja's people and wishing their welfare, and seeing that Indra had become crooked-hearted, revealed the desire in His heart in these words: . . .

Text 149

tasman mac-charanam goshtham

     man-natham mat-parigraham

gopaye svatma-yogena

     so 'yam me vrata ahitah

     tasmat-therefore; mac-charanam-shelter of Me; goshtham-Vraja; man-natham-with Me as their Lord; mat-parigraham-My family; gopaye-I will protect; svatma-yogena-by My mystic power; sah-He; ayam-that person; me-of Me; vrata-vow; ahitah-taken.

 . . . "With My mystic power I will protect the people of Vraja, who have taken shelter of Me, who consider Me their Lord, and who are all My relatives. This is My vow.", . . .

Text 150

yah sankalpam vyadhad evam

     kim ca bhudhara-dharanam

sapta tatrapy aho-ratrams

     tan-matrangi-kriti-sthitih

     yah-who; sankalpam-desire; vyadhat-did; evam-thus; kim ca-furthermore; bhudhara-dharanam-mountain; sapta-seven; tatrapi-still; aho-ratran-day and night; tan-matra-only that; angi-kriti-sthitih-acceptance.

 . . . who after making this vow lifted Govardhana Hill for seven days and nights, . . .

Text 151

kim ca yah sakhi-vatseshu

     lunciteshu virincina

sasarjanyams tad-akaran

     param svena parena na

     kim ca-furthermore; yah-who; sakhi-when His friends; vatseshu-and calves; lunciteshu-stolen; virincina-by Brahma; sasarja-created; anyan-other; tat-their; akaran-forms; param-then; svena-with His own; parena-with others; na-not.

 . . . who, when Brahma stole His friends and calves, expanded Himself into many forms like theirs, forms that were actually Him an not anyone else, . . .

Text 152

tathapy anirvritim gacchams

     tan ayacchad virincitah

sva-premadhika-tat-prema-

     vashatam asadad yatah

     tathapy-still; anirvritim-anxiety; gacchamh-attaining; tan-to them; ayacchat-extended; virincitah-from Brahma; sva-prema-love for Him; adhika-more; tat-prema-vashatam-the state of being under the control of their love; asadat-attained; yatah-because of that.

 . . . who, unhappy with what Brahma had done, expanded Himself into the forms of the boys and calves, who in this way increased the love the people of Vraja bore for Him, who became conquered by their love, . . .

Text 153

yas tan svasmin baka-graste

     grasteha-pranatamitan

sva-matra-prana-patrangan

     vidan bhindann api sthitah

     yah-who; tan-to them; svasmin-in His own; baka-graste-swallowed by Baka; grasta-swallowed; iha-action; pranata-life; amitan-limitless; sva-matra-only; prana-life; patra-object; angan-limbs; vidan-knowing; bhindan-breaking; api-also; sthitah-situated.

 . . . who was swallowed by Bakasura, who, seeing that because of this the actions and lives of His friends, who lived only for His sake, were now also swallowed up, suddenly broke the Baka demon, . . .

Text 154

yas teshv agha-nigirneshu

     svayam kirnehatam vrajan

tad-ganantarvishann atma-

     nirvisheshan viveda tan

     yah-who; teshv-among them; agha-nigirneshu-swallowed by Aghasura; svayam-personally; kirna-scattered; ihatam-actions; vrajan-going; tad-gana-multitude; antarvishan-entering; atma-own; nirvisheshan-without qualities; viveda-knew; tan-them.

 . . . who was stunned when Aghasura swallowed the gopas, who thinking the gopas as dear as life, entered Aghasura to rescue them, . . .

Text 155

yas tatrapy adbhutam prema

     shriman-nanda-yashodayoh

dam-patyor nitaram asid

     gopa-gopishv iti smaran

     yah-who; tatrapy-still; adbhutam-wonderful; prema-love; shriman-nanda-yashodayoh-of Nanda and Yashoda; dam-patyoh-husband and wife; nitaram-greatly; asit-was; gopa-gopishv-for the gopas and gopis; iti-thus; smaran-thinking,

 . . . who remembered how Nanda and Yashoda, the king and queen of the gopas and gopis, dearly loved Him with a very wonderful love, . . .

Text 156

sadapi vedavad veda

     tad-ashesha-vidam varah

yad eva shukadevadya

     vadyabham jagur uccakaih

     sada-always; api-also; vedavat-like the Vedas; veda-knew; tad-ashesha-vidam-of they who know everything; varah-the best; yat-what; eva-indeed; shukadevadya-headed by Shukadeva; vadyabham-statement; jaguh-sang; uccakaih-greatly.

 . . . who is the best of they who know everything, who knows everything like the Vedas, whose glories are loudly sung by Shukadeva Gosvami and other great saints, . .

Text 157

yah sviyam rinitam vyaktam

     tyaktam kartum ashaknuvan

na paraye 'ham ity adyam

     pratijajne priyah prati

     yah-who; sviyam-personal; rinitam-debtor; vyaktam-manifesting; tyaktam-abandoned; kartum-to do; ashaknuvan-did; na paraye 'ham ity adyam-Balarama 10.32.22; pratijajne-promise; priyah-gopi beloveds; prati-to.

 . . . who, speaking to the gopis in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.32.22, said He was a debtor who could not repay His debt, . . .

Text 158

yah kamsadyan dantavakra-

     prantan shantan vinirmame

tad vina vrajam agantum

     shantih syan nety acintayat

     yah-who; kamsadyan-headed by Kamsa; dantavakra-Dantavakra; prantan-ending with; shantan-quiet; vinirmame-made; tat-that; vina-without; vrajam-Vraja; agantum-to return; shantih-peace; syan-is; na-not; iti-thus; acintayat-thought.

 . . . who killed a host of demons beginning with Kamsa and ending with Dantavakra, who thought that until He returned the people of Vraja would never be peaceful at heart, . . .

Text 159

yas tan-madhye samutkantham

     akuntham shamayann iva

sva-sthan kartum vrajanta-sthan

     muhuh santvanam adadhe

     yah-who; tan-madhye-in their midst; samutkantham-yearning; akuntham-sharp; shamayann-pacifying; iva-as if; sva-sthan-own places; kartum-to do; vrajanta-sthan-staying in Vraja; muhuh-again and again; santvanam-consolation; adadhe-did.

 . . . who visited the people of Vraja and, comforting them again and again, stopped their great sufferings, . . .

Text 160

yah sva-prasthana-samaye

     sharira-stha ima na hi

bhaveyur iti samjnajne

     pratijajne nijagatim

     yah-who; sva-prasthana-samaye-at the time He was away; sharira-stha-situated in their bodies; ima-they; na-not; hi-indeed; bhaveyuh-were; iti-thus; samjnajne-was born; pratijajne-promised; nija-own; agatim-destination.

 . . . in whose absence the people of Vraja almost left their bodies, who promised them they would return to His spiritual abode, . . .

Text 161

yas tatra shukadevena

     draghitah shlaghitah stutah

ubhayesham prema-samyam

     vyanjata vyanjitaspadah

     yah-who; tatra-there; shukadevena-by Shri Shukadeva Gosvami; draghitah-expanded; shlaghitah-glorified; stutah-offered prayers; ubhayesham-both; prema-samyam-equal love; vyanjata-manifested; vyanjita-manifested; aspadah-abode.

 . . . who was glorified by Shukadeva Gosvami, who loved the gopis as much as they loved Him, . .

Text 162

tas tatha tapyatir vikshya

     sva-prasthane yaduttamah

santvayam asa sva-premair

     ayasya iti dautyakaih

     tah-them; tatha-so; tapyatih-suiffering; vikshya-seeing; sva-prasthane-in His absence; yaduttamah-the best of the Yadavas; santvayam asa-comforted; sva-premaih-with his own love; ayasya-will go; iti-thus; dautyakaih-with messengers.

 . . . who, leaving for Mathura, and seeing the gopis were in great distress, consoled them with the loving words, "I will return.", . . .

     Note: This verse is a quote from Shrimad-Bhagavatam (10.39.35).

Text 163

yah kamsa-ghnah shashamsedam

    hari-vamse 'py anuditam

nihsvasa yasya vedah syus

     tad etat katham anyatha

     yah-who; kamsa-ghnah-killing Kamsa; shashamsa-said; idam-this; hari-vamse--inb the Hari-vamsha; api-also; anuditam-said; nihsvasa-breath; yasya-of whom; vedah-the Vedas; syuh-are; tat-that; etat-this; katham-how?; anyatha-otherwise.

 . . . who killed Kamsa, who in the Hari-vamsha spoke words that had never before been spoken, who created the Vedas from His breath, who certainly returned to Vraja (for how could it be otherwise?), . . .

Text 164

aham sa eva go-madhye

     gopaih saha vanecarah

pritiman vicarishyami

     kama-cari yatha gajah

     aham-I; sa-He; eva-indeed; go-madhye-among the cows; gopaih-the gopas; saha-with; vanecarah-going in the forest; pritiman-happy; vicarishyami-I will wander; kama-cari-independent; yatha-as; gajah-an elephant.

 . . . who said, "Like an elephant free to go as he likes, I will happily wander in the forest with many cows and gopas.", . . .

Text 165

yah kamse lambhita-dhvamse

     svam vinati-vilambitam

kurvantam pitaram proce

     shoceh katham itah pitah

     yah-who; kamse-when Kamsa; lambhita-dhvamse-was killed; svam-own; vina-without; ati-vilambitam-delay; kurvantam-doing; pitaram-top His father; proce-said; shoceh-of lamentation; katham-why?; itah-from this; pitah-O father.

 . . . who, after Kamsa was dead, apprached His father, Nanda, who was reluctant to return to Vraja without Him, and said, "Father, why do you lament?, . . .

Text 166

yata yuyam vrajam tata

     vayam ca sneha-duhkhitan

jnatin vo drashtum eshyamo

     vidhaya suhridam sukham

     yata-go; yuyam-you; vrajam-to Vraja; tata-O father; vayam-We; ca-and; sneha-with love; duhkhitan-unhappy; jnatin-relatives; vah-you; drashtum-to see; eshyamah-will come; vidhaya-placing; suhridam-friends; sukham-happiness.

 . . . "Please return to Vraja. As soon as We give some happiness to Our friends in Mathura, We will return to Vraja and see our relatives, who dearly love Us and are always unhappy in Our absence.", . . .

     Note: This verse is a quote from Shrimad-Bhagavatam (10.45.23).

Text 167

snehena duhkhitan ity e-

     tat procya sneha-vastuni

atriptim vyanag atrapi

     drashtum ity eva darshanam

     snehena-with love; duhkhitan-unhappy; ity-thus; etat-this; procya-saying; sneha-vastuni-the things of love; atriptim-dissatisfaction; vyanag-attained; atra-here; api-also; drashtum-to see; ity-thus; eva-indeed; darshanam-the sight.

 . . . who spoke these words to His relatives, relatives tormented with love for Him, relatives He loved without limit, relatives He promised to see again, . . .

Text 168

purusharthatayavocad

     bhavi-kalatayapi ca

atripter bhavi-kalasya

     canantyat tad-anantakam

     purusharthataya-as the goal of life; avocat-said; bhavi-of the future; kalataya-by the time; api-and; ca-also; atripteh-of dissatisfaction; bhavi-kalasya-of the future; ca-and; anantyat-from limitlessness; tad-anantakam-to the unlimited.

 . . . who in promising that His relatives would see Him in the future meant that they would see Him eternally, . . .

Text 169

tata-jnati-padabhyam ca

     tad-yuktam idam uktavan

suhridam sukham ity akhyas-

     yate yadvat tatha na hi

     tata-of His father; jnati-and relatives; padabhyam-the feet; ca-and; tad-yuktam-with that; idam-thus; uktavan-said; suhridam-offreinds; sukham-happiness; ity-thus; akhyasyate-will say; yadvat-as; tatha-so; na-not; hi-indeed.

 . . . who grasped the feet of His father and relatives and said that He would stay in Mathura a little longer to give happiness to His friends there, . . .

Text 170

suhric-chabdenopakaryo-

     pakaritvam pratiyate

sukham ca suhridam gamyam

     upakaramayam param

     suhrit-friend; shabdena-by the world; upakarya-worthy to be helped; upakaritvam-being the person giving help; pratiyate-is believed; sukham-happiness; ca-and; suhridam-of friends; gamyam-to be attained; upakaramayam-helpful; param-great.

 . . . who spoke the word "friend", which implies one person helping another for one is always happy to help a friend, . . .

Text 171

vidhayeti ca purvasya

     kalasya chinna-rupata

nirdishams tad-vidhanasya

     nyadishac chinna-rupatam

     vidhaya-giving; iti-thus; ca-and; purvasya-previous; kalasya-of thr time; chinna-broken; rupata-from; nirdishan-showing; tad-vidhanasya-of that gift; nyadishat-said; chinna-broken; rupatam-form.

 . . . who with the word "giving" hinted at His impending separation from the people of Vraja, . . .

Text 172

tasmat tesham shatru-vadhah

     sukham yat tat samapsyati

jnatinam sneha-shilanam

     tat tu vo na samapsyati

     tasmat-therefore; tesham-of them; shatru-vadhah-kinng Hisenemies; sukham-happiness; yat-what; tat-that; samapsyati-will attain; jnatinam-of His relatuves; sneha-shilanam-affectionate; tat-that; tu-indeed; vah-of you; na-not; samapsyati-will attain.

 . . . who said, "after killing My enemies I will give happiness to you, My affectionate relatives", . . .

Text 173

iti procyedam avyanjit

     tesham dhairya-pradah param

magadhadi-vadhanta-stha-

     svasthata-dhama yad bhavet

     iti-thus; procya-saying; idam-this; avyanjit-manifested; tesham-of them; dhairya-pradah-giving patience; param-then; magadhadi-beginning wiht the king of magadha; vadha-killing; anta-at the end; stha-sitaued; svasthata-of good fortune; dhama-the abode; yat-which; bhavet-will be.

 . . . who urged the people of Vraja to be patient, who told them that He would make them happy after He had killed Jarasandha and a host of other demons, . . .

Text 174

jarasandhadi-shatrunam

     pratibandhan upekshya ca

yady esham anusandhanam

     kuryus tatrapi te dvishah

     jarasandhadi-shatrunam-of the enemies headed by Jarasandha; pratibandhan-obstacles; upekshya-ignoring; ca-and; yady-if; esham-of them; anusandhanam-searching; kuryuh-do; tatrapi-still; te-they; dvishah-enemies.

 . . . who said that if Jarasandha and the other demons attacked Him, He would have to put His attention to stopping the trouble they would make, . . .

Text 175

svesham eva pratijnaya

     vrajagamanam ishvarah

na yuyam atrayateti

     vyajya vyanjid idam punah

     svesham-of His own; eva-indeed; pratijnaya-promising; vraja-to Vraja; agamanam-a return; ishvarah-the Supreme Personality of Godhead; na-not; yuyam-you; atra-here; ayata-come; iti-thus;  vyajya-manifesting; vyanjit-manifested; idam-this; punah-again.

 . . . who promised His relatives that He would return to Vraja, who said to them, "Don't come to Mathura. I will return.", . . .

Text 176

yadi vatra bhavantah syur

     gamagama-vidhayinah

tathapy achinnamat-sneham

     jnatva hanyur vrajam dvishah

     yadi-if; va-or; atra-here; bhavantah-you; syuh-are; gama-going; agama-and coming; vidhayinah-doing; tathapy-still; achinnamat-unbroken; sneham-love; jnatva-knowing; hanyuh-may destroy; vrajam-Vraja; dvishah-enemies.

 . . . who said to them, "If you come back and forth to visit Me, My enemies will know that I love you. Then they will destroy the village of Vraja to spite Me.", . . .

Text 177

tasmat tavad dhira-bhavam

     vidhatta vraja-samsadi

mam ca yushmat-priyam nityam

     lalanam ca samapsyatha

     tasmat-therefore; tavat-then; dhira-bhavam-patience; vidhatta-do; vraja-samsadi-in the land of Vraja; mam-to Me; ca-and; yushmat-priyam-dear to you; nityam-always; lalanam-affection; ca-and; samapsyatha-will attain.

 . . . who said to them, "Please be patient. Once again We will meet and exchange Our feelings of love.", . . .

Text 178

yah sangatya guror gehat

     pratatya sva-vraja-smritim

prahinod uddhavam vaktum

     su-nishcitam idam yatha

     yah-who; sangatya-going; guroh-of His guru; gehat-from the house; pratatya-manifesting; sva-vraja-smritim-memory of Vraja; prahinot-sent; uddhavam-uddhava; vaktum-to tell; su-nishcitam-decision; idam-this; yatha-as.

 . . . who, after He left His guru's home, remembered Vraja and sent Uddhava with a message for the people of Vraja, . . .

Text 179

hatva kamsam ranga-madhye

     pratipam sarva-satvatam

yad aha vah samagatya

     krishnah satyam karoti tat

     hatva-having killed; kamsam-Kamsa; ranga-madhye-in thwe arena; pratipam-the enemy; sarva-satvatam-of all the devotees; yat-what; aha-said; vah-to you; samagatya-coming; krishnah-Krishna; satyam-truth; karoti-does; tat-that.

 . . . whose message said, "Now that in the wrestling arena He has killed the devotees' enemy Kamsa, Lord Krishna will fulfill His promise to you and return to Vraja.", . . .

     Note: This verse is a quote from Shrimad-Bhagavatam (10.46.35).

Text 180

agamishyaty adirghena

     kalena vrajam acyutah

priyam vidhasyate pitror

     bhagavan satvatam patih

     agamishyaty-will return; adirghena-soon; kalena-time; vrajam-to Vraja; acyutah-ibfallible; priyam-dear; vidhasyate-will plazce; pitroh-of His parents; bhagavan-the Supreme Personality of Godhead; satvatam-of the devotees; patih-the master.

 . . . whose message said, "Infallible Krishna, the master of the devotees, will soon return to please His parents.", . . .

     Note: This verse is a quote from Shrimad-Bhagavatam (10.46.34).

Text 181

yah sasram uddhavam sasrah

     patis tasam svayam rahah

asankocam avocat tam

     preshtham ekantinam kvacit

     yah-who; sasram-with tears; uddhavam-to Uddhava; sasrah-with tears; patih-the Lord; tasam-of them; svayam-personally; rahah-in a secluded place; asankocam-without hesitating; avocat-said; tam-Him; preshtham-the most dear; ekantinam-only; kvacit-anywhere.

 . . . who is the master of the gopis, who, tears in His eyes, took His dear devotee Uddhava to a secluded place and spoke confidential words to him, . . .

Text 182

grihitva panina panim

     prapannarti-haro harih

     grihitva-taking; panina-with His hand; panim-the hand; prapannarti-harah-who removes distress; harih-Krishna.

 . . . who relieves the sufferings of His devotees, who took Uddhava by the hand, . . .

     Note: This and the following four verses are quotations from Shrimad-Bhagavatam (10.46.2-6).

Text 183

gacchoddhava vrajam saumya

     pitror nah pritim avaha

gopinam mad-viyogadhim

     mat-sandeshair vimocaya

     gaccha-go; uddhava-Uddhava; vrajam-to Vraja; saumya-O noble one; pitroh-of the parents; nah-of Us; pritim-happiness; avaha-bring; gopinam-of the gopis; mad-viyogadhim-the suffering in My separation; mat-sandeshaih-with My mesaage; vimocaya-relieve.

 . . . who said, "Gentle Uddhava, please go to Vraja. Make My parents happy. Bring a message to the gopis and relieve the sufferings they feel in My absence.", . . .

Text 184

ta man-manaska mat-prana

     mad-arthe tyakta-daihikah

mam eva dayitam preshtham

     atmanam manasa gatah

ye tyakta-loka-dharmash ca

     mad-arthe tan bibharmy aham

     tah-they; man-manaska-their hearts fixed on Me; mat-prana-their lives dedicated to Me; mad-arthe-for my sake; tyakta-daihikah-abandoned their bodies; mam-to Me; eva-indeed; dayitam-beloved; preshtham-dearmost; atmanam-self; manasa-with the mind; gatah-gone; ye-who; tyakta-abandoned; loka-the world; dharmah-duty; ca-and; mad-arthe-for My sake; tan-them; bibharmy-maintain; aham-I.

 . . . who said, "The gopis always think of Me. They have dedicated their lives to Me. For My sake they have renounced everything. They always think of Me as their dearmost beloved. I will protect anyone who renounces his reputation and duty for My sake.", . . .

Text 185

mayi tah preyasam preshthe

     dura-sthe gokula-striyah

smarantyo 'nga vimuhyanti

     virahautkanthya-vihvalah

     mayi-to Me; tah-they; preyasam-of objects of love; preshthe-the most dear; dura-sthe-far away; gokula-striyah-the girls of Gokula; smarantyah-remembering; anga-O dear friend; vimuhyanti-are overcome; virahautkanthya-vihvalah-overcome with feelings of separation.

 . . . who said, "The girls of Gokula think of Me as their dearmost beloved. Always remembering Me, who am so far away, they are overcome with the anxiety of separation.", . . .

Text 186

dharayanty ati-kricchrena

     prayah pranan kathancana

pratyagamana-sandeshair

     ballavyo me mad-atmikah

     dharayanty-holding; ati-kricchrena-with great dificulty; prayah-for the most part; pranan-lives; kathancana-somehow; pratyagamana-of return; sandeshaih-with a message; ballavyah-the gopis; me-Me; mad-atmikah-who have given their hearts to Me.

 . . . who said, "My gopis have given their hearts to Me. They are like My very self. Because they have heard that I will return they struggle somehow or other to remain alive.", . . .

Text 187

yas tatha procya yat pratya-

     yayat tac ca vilokyatam

yad-vilocana-matrena

     bhramas te svabhratam vrajet

     yah-who; tatha-so; procya-speaking; yat-what; pratyayayathad faith; tac-that; ca-and; vilokyatam-may see; yad-vilocana-matrena-simply by glancing; bhramah-wandering; te-they; svabhratam-the void; vrajet-attained.

 . . . who said, "Convince them of My words. Make them see the truth of My message. Then all their bewilderment will disappear.", . . .

Text 188

mam evety adina tasam

     antah patir aham param

barhir vyavahritir loka-

     drishtyeti spashtam atanot

     mam-Me; eva-indeed; iti-thus; adina-beginning with; tasam-of them; antah-the end; patih-the master; aham-I; param-great; bahih-outside;  vyavahritih-actions; loka-of the world; drishtyeti-the eyes; spashtam-clearly; atanot-manifested.

 . . . who, when he said (in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.46.4) that He was the gopis' dearmost beloved, revealed that although to the external vision of the people of the world the gopis were married to others, He was actually the Lord of the hearts, . . .

Text 189

yat pitror ity uri-cakre

     pitritvam ballavendrayoh

tasmad ballava-manitvam

     atmanash ca vyajijnapat 

     yat-which; pitroh-of His parents; ity-thus; uri-cakre-accepted; pitritvam-parenthood; ballavendrayoh-of the king and queen of the gopas; tasmat-therefore; ballava-manitvam-the glory of the gopas; atmanash-of Himself; ca-and; vyajijnapat-manifested.

 . . . who (in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.45.21) affirmed that His real parents are Nanda and Yashoda, the king and queen of the gopas, who thus declared the great glory of the gopas and gopis, . . .

Text 190

tatra caha na ity etad

     bahu-vaci-padad idam

mayi jate tayoh putre

     rame tvayi ca putrata

     tatra-there; ca-and; aha-said; nah-of Us; ity-thus; etat-this; bahu-vaci-padat-many words; idam-this; mayi-for Me; jate-manifested; tayoh-of them both; putre-the son; rame-for Balarama; tvayi-for You; ca-and; putrata-the state of being a son.

 . . . who by speaking the word "Us" (in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.45.21) affirmed that He and Balarama are the two sons of Nanda and Yashoda, . . .

Text 191

tatash ca tah prati prakhyad

     ballavyo ma iti sphutam

yad amusu sva-daratvam

     vyananja svayam anjasa

     tatah-then; ca-and ; tah-manifested; prati-to; prakhyat-said; ballavyah-to teh gopis; me-of Me; iti-thus; sphutam-clearly; yat-what; amusu-for them; sva-daratvam-the state of being Hsi wives; vyananja-manifested; svayam-personally; anjasa-clearly.

 . . . who (in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.46.6) called the gopis “My gopis", and thus affirmed that they were all His wives, . . .

Text 192

mad-daratvam ca tasam tah

     sada yasman mad-atmikah

mad-atmakatvam ashu syad

     abhedac chakti-tadvatoh

     mat-of Me; daratvam-the state of being wives; ca-and; tasam-of themn; tah-to them; sada-always; yasman-from which; mad-atmikah-my self; mad-atmakatvam-having Me as their self; ashu-at once; syat-is; abhedat-because of not being different; shakti-tadvatoh-of the potency and the master of the potency.

 . . . who (in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.46.6) said the gopis were "Like My very Self", thus affirming that they were His wives and His transcendental potencies, in one sense not different from Him, the master of all potencies, . . .

Text 193

iti vyanjan man-manaska

     ity uktam naty-apaikshyata

na canya-vad ihapekshyam

     anyad ity apy amanyata

     iti-thus; vyanjan-manifested; man-manaska-thinking of Me; ity-thus; uktam-spoken; na-not; aty-greatly; apaikshyata--was considered; na-not; ca-and; anya-vat-like others; iha-here; apekshyam-consideration; anyat-another; ity-thus; apy-also; amanyata-is considered.

 . . . who (in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.46.4) said, "The gopis always think of Me.", and thus showed that the gopis were very exalted and were not at all like anyone else, . . .

Text 194

dharayantiti ca procya

     pratyagamanam uddishan

ballavyo ma iti prakhyat

     tasmad eva nyajigamat

     dharayanti-holding; iti-thus; ca-and; procya-saying; pratyagamanam-return; uddishan-indicating; ballavyah-gopis; me-My; iti-thus; prakhyat-said; tasmat-therefore; eva-indeed; nyajigamat-returned.

 . . . who (in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.46.6) said, "Because they have heard that I will return, the gopis struggle somehow or other to remain alive.", and thus affirmed they He would return to them, who used the words "My gopis," and in these words also affirmed that He would return to them, . . .

Text 195

gamanam mama taj jajne

     svam avashyam kritim prati

agamya sviyatam tasam

     purayishyamy aduratah

     gamanam-going; mama-of me; tat-that; jajne-manifested; svam-own; avashyam-inevitably; kritim-pious deed; prati-to; agamya-arriving; sviyatam-the state of being His wives; tasam-of them; purayishyamy-I will fulfill; aduratah-soon.

 . . . who promised, "Soon I will return to Vraja. Then I will formally marry all the gopis.", . . .

Text 196

yas tasu bahudha-jnanam

     nidishyapi mudha vidan

sakshad-atmiya-sampraptim

     sakshad eva nidishtavan

     yah-who; tasu-to them; bahudha-many; jnanam-knowledge; nidishya-speaking; api-also; mudha-in vain; vidan-thinking; sakshat-directly; atmiya-His own; sampraptim-attainment; sakshat-directly; eva-indeed; nidishtavan-indicated.

 . . . who, thinking that the message of transcendental knowledge He sent the gopis was not successful in appeasing them, decided that He would visit them and teach them personally, . . .

Text 197

mayy aveshya manah krishne

     vimuktashesha-vritti yat

anusmarantyo mam nityam

     aciran mam upaishyatha

     mayi-in Me; aveshya-placing; manah-minds; krishne-in Krishna; vimuktashesha-vritti-abandoning all other actions; yat-which; anusmarantyah-remembering; mam-Me; nityam-always; aciran-soon; mam-Me; upaishyatha-will attain.

 . . . who said to the gopis, "Because your hearts and minds are fixed on Me, Shri Krishna, because you have renounced everything for My sake, and because you always think of Me, very soon you will attain My company.", . . .

     Note: This verse is a quotation from Shrimad-Bhagavatam (10.47.36).

Text 198

ya maya kridata ratryam

     vane 'smin vraja asthitah

alabdha-rasah kalyanyo

     mapur mad-virya-cintaya

     yah-who; maya-with Me; kridata-enjoyed pastimes; ratryam-at night; vane-forest; asmin-in this; vraje-in Vraja; asthitah-situated; alabdha-not attained; rasah-the rasa dance; kalyanyah-fortunate; ma-Me; apuh-attained; mad-virya-cintaya-thinking of My glories.

 . . . who said to the gopis, "Even the gopis in Vraja village that could not go to the rasa dance I was enjoying at night in the forest became very fortunate. Always thinking of My glories, they attained Me.", . . .

     Note: This verse is a quotation from Shrimad-Bhagavatam (10.47.37).

Text 199

yas tada sandishan sandi-

     pitam etad vinirmame

tad etac chrinu mac-citta

     gupta-vittam manushva ca

     yah-who; tada-then; sandishan-teaching; sandipitam-inflamed; etat-this; vinirmame-created; tat-that; etat-that; shrinu-please hear; mac-citta-My heart; gupta-hidden; vittam-treasure; manushva-think; ca-and.

 . . . who when He spoke these words became agitated and said to Himself, "O heart, please listen. Please understand the value of this carefully hidden treasure.", . . .

Text 200

vrittir yad anya nirmucya

     mayy amucya manah-sthitah

mam apsyatha drutam tasman

     mama natra svatantrata

     vrittih-actions; yat-what; anya-other; nirmucya-abandoning; mayy-Me; amucya-ataining; manah-sthitah-staying in the heart; mam-Me; apsyatha-will attain; drutam-soon; tasman-therefore; mama-of Me; na-not; atra-here; svatantrata-independence.

 . . . who said to the gopis, "You have renounced everything for My sake. You always think of Me. You will attain Me very soon. I am under your dominion. I am not independent.", . . .

Text 201

mayity anena prapte 'pi

     krishne krishna-padam bruvan

anya-rupam manyamanan

     hanyamanan vyadhat prabhuh

     mayI-in me; iti-thus; anena-by that; prapte-attained; api-even; krishne-Krishna; krishna-padam-Krishna's abode; bruvan-saying; anya-rupam-another form; manyamanan-thinking; hanyamanan-being killed; vyadhat-killed; prabhuh-the Lord.

 . . . who said to the gopis (Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.47.36), “Because your hearts and minds are fixed on Me, Shri Krishna, because you have renounced everything for My sake, and because you always think of Me, very soon you will attain My company.", who with these words affirmed that the gopis would attain His abode, the abode of Shri Krishna, and they wold attain the company of Shri Krishna Himself, not another form of the Lord, . . .

Text 202

mayity evam mam iti ca

     procya mam ity avocata

tac cavrittya dridhi-kritya

     matam paridridhi-kritam

     mayi-in Me; iti-thus; evam-thus; mam-Me; iti-thus; ca-and; procya-saing; mam-Me; ity-thus; avocata-said; tat-that; ca-and; avrittya-returning; dridhi-kritya-making firm; matam-opinion; paridridhi-kritam-made firm.

 . . . who, speaking the word "Me" again and again in Shrimad-Bhagavatam, Canto 10, Chapters 46 and 47, made it very clear that the gopis would attain His company, . . .

Text 203

krishne iti padam labdhe

     mayity asya visheshane

mam dvaye 'py apalabdha sa

     tad-visheshanata svatah

     krishne-Krishne; iti-thus; padam-word; labdhe-attained; mayi-in Me; iti-thus; asya-of Him; visheshane-modifying; mam-Me; dvaye-two; api-also; apalabdha-attained; sa-that; tad-visheshanata-modifying that; svatah-personally.

 . . . who said to the gopis (Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.47.36), “Your hearts and minds are fixed on Me, Shri Krishna," who thus idenified Himself with two words (Me and Krishna), . . .

Text 204

mayi krishne 'tra mam krishnam

     mam krishnam iti sidhyati

kalyanya iti sambodhya

     prabodhyam kritavan idam

     mayi-in Me; krishne-Krishna; atra-here; mam-to Me; krishnam-Krishna; mam-to Me; krishnam-Krishna; iti-thus; sidhyati-established; kalyanyah-O fortunate ones; iti-thus; sambodhya-addressing; prabodhyam-awareness; kritavan-did; idam-this.

 . . . who by again and again speaking in these verses the word "for me, Krishna," and "to me, Krishna," and by describing the gopis as "fortunate," made the the gopis aware of the actual truth, . . .

Text 205

na tasam iva mat-praptir

     deham vah param ihate

ity evam anyad apy atra

     manyamanam manah kuru

     na-not; tasam-of them; iva-like; mat-praptih-the attainment of Me; deham-the body; vah-of Us; param-then; ihate-endeavors; ity-thus; evam-thus; anyat-another; apy-also; atra-here; manyamanam-considering; manah-the mind; kuru-do.

 . . . who said the gopis that were stopped from going to the rasa dance and at that moment died did not give up their bodies and attain new bodies, but rather in their very same bodies attained Him, who therefore urged the gopis to think of Him always, . . .

Text 206

yah shri-ramena sandishya

     priyasu nija-hrid-gatam

yathavad vyajnayam asa

     shri-parashara-gir yatha

     yah-who; shri-ramena-with Lord Balarama; sandishya-instructing; priyasu-His beloveds; nija-hrid-gatam-to His own heart; yathavat-as; vyajnayam asa-manifested; shri-parashara-gih-the words of Parashara Muni; yatha-as.

 . . . who sent with Lord Balarama a message to the gopis, a message explaining the feelings in His heart, a message described by Parashara Muni in the Vishnu Purana, . . .

Text 207

sandeshaih sama-madhuraih

     prema-garbhair agarvitaih

ramenasvasita gopyah

     krishnasyati-manoharaih

     sandeshaih-with a message; sama-consoling; madhuraih-sweet; prema-garbhaih-creating love; agarvitaih-humble; ramena-by Lord Balarama; ashvasitah-comforted; gopyah-the gopis; krishnasya-of Lord Krishna; ati-manoharaih--very beautiful.

 . . . who sent with Lord Balarama a sweet, humble, beautiful, comforting message that greatly consoled the gopis, . . .

ext 208

yah kurukshetra-yatraya

     vyajan matradikamsh cirat

santyajyamun vishrijyanyan

     saha-vasa-mudam dadhe

     yah-who; kurukshetra-yatraya-the pilgrimage to Kurukshetra; vyajan-manifesting; matri-His mother; adikan-beginning with; cirat-for a long time; santyajya-abandoning; amun-them; vishrijya-abandoing; anyan-others; saha-with; vasa-residence; mudam-happiness; dadhe-placed.

 . . . who on the pretext of going on a pilgrimage to Kurukshetra slipped away from the Yadavas and visited His mother and the other people of Vraja, bringing them great happiness, . . .

Text 209

yah sura-ghnan vraje gantum

     vighnan hantum vrajeshituh

vraje gamanam acarya

     dvaraka-gatim adade

     yah-who; sura-the demigods; ghnan-destroying; vraje-in Vraja; gantum-to go; vighnan-obstacles; hantum-to destroy; vrajeshituh-of Vraja's king; vraje-in Vraja; gamanam-going; acarya-doing; dvaraka-gatim-the destination of Dvaraka; adade-accepted.

 . . . who killed the demons that prevented His return to Vraja, returned to Nanda's Vraja, and then went to Dvraka, . . .

Text 210

yah kramadbhih su-dirghena

     sushthu kroshtum vrajam prati

amuktah pasha-sankasha-

     manasa vraja-vasibhih

     yah-who; kramadbhih-walking; su-dirghena-very long; sushthu-nicely; krashtum-to forcibly bring; vrajam-Vraja; prati-to; amuktah-freed; pasa-sankasha-by ropes; manasa-the mind; vraja-vasibhih-by the people of Vraja.

 . . . whose thoughts the Vrajavasis captured, bound, and forcibly dragged to the land of Vraja, . . .

Text 211

yah prakasham maha-raja-

     sampadam dadhad ikshitah

vrajaya vraja-rajadyen-

     ahutah purvavad gira

     yah-who; prakasham-manifestation; maha-raja-O great king; sampadam-opulence; dadhat-placing; ikshitah-seen; vrajaya-for Vraja; vraja-rajadyena-headed by the king of Vraja; ahutah-called; purvavat-as before; gira-with words.

 . . . who, even though he had riches greater than the greatest kings, felt drawn to Vraja by the calls of Nanda and the others, . . .

Text 212

yas tesham sushthu nirninye

     yan-manah svagati-sprihi

tenantah-karshanam praptah

     karsham anyena narhati

     yah-who; tesham-of them; sushthu-nicely; nirninye-was led; yan-manah-whose mind; svagati-own abode; sprihi-desiring;  tena-by that; antah-within; karshanam-attraction; praptah-attained; karsham-happiness; anyena-by another; na-not; arhati-deserves.

 . . . whose thoughts were captured and drawn away only by the people of Vraja and by no one else, . . .

Text 213

yah sviya-shobhitas tesham

     sviya-kaman apurayat

krishne kamala-patrakshe

     sannyastakhila-radhasam

     yah-who; sviya-own; shobhitah-made glorious; tesham-of them; sviya-kaman-own desires; apurayat-filled; krishne-Krishna; kamala-lotus; patra-petal; akshe-eyes; sannyasta-abandoned; akhila-all; radhasam-possessions.

 . . . who is all-attractive, who has lotus eyes, who is glorious in the company of His devotees, who fulfills the desires of the devotees that have given up everything for His sake, . . .

     Note: the last two lines of this verse are a quotation from Shrimad-Bhagavatam (10.65.6).

Text 214

agamishyety adirghenety

     asha-labdham yad-ipsitam

tad-artham eva tan arthan

     ye svi-cakruh paran api

     agamishyaty-will return; adirghenety-soon; asha-labdham-attainment of desire; yad-ipsitam-what is desired; tad-artham-for that purpose; eva-indeed; tan-those; arthan-purposes; ye-who; svi-cakruh-accepted; paran-others; api-also.

 . . . whose promise, sent through Uddhava, that "Krishna will return very soon," was accepted, with other promises, by the people of Vraja, . . .

Text 215

yah svagamana-maryadam

     preyasishu nijam vyadhat

dantavakranta-shatrunam

     maranam sarva-taranam

     yah-who; svagamana-maryadam-return; preyasishu-to the beloved gopis; nijam-own; vyadhat-placed; dantavakra-with Dantavakra; anta-ending; shatrunam-of the enemies; maranam-the death; sarva-taranam-resvuing all.

 . . . who, after He had killed the enemies of whom Dantavakra was the last, returned to Vraja, . . .

Text 216

api smaratha nah sakhyah

     svanam artha-cickirshaya

gatamsh cirayitan shatru-

     paksha-kshapana-cetasah

     api-whether?; smaratha-you remember; nah-us; sakhyah-O friends; svanam-own; artha-cickirshaya-for the purpose; gatan-gone; cirayitan-for a long time; shatru-paksha-enemies; kshapana-destruction; cetasah-mind.

 . . . who said to the gopis, "Friends, do you remember Me? I was gone for a long time, My heart intent on protecting My relatives and killing the demons.", . . .

     Note: This verse is a quotation from Shrimad-Bhagavatam (10.82.41).

Text 217

mayi bhaktir hi bhutanam

     amritatvaya kalpate

dishtya yad asin mat-sneho

     bhavatinam mad-apanah

     mayi-to Me; bhaktih-devotional service; hi-certainly; bhutanam-of the living entities; amritatvaya-the eternal life; kalpate-brings about; dishtya-by good fortune; yat-which; asin-was; mat-for Me; snehah-the affection; bhavatinam-of all of you; mat-of Me; apanah-the attaining.

 . . . who said to the gopis, "Devotional service rendered to Me by the living entities revives their eternal life. O My dear damsels of Vraja, your affection for Me is your good fortune, for it is the only means by which you have attained My favor.*", . . .

     Note: This verse is a quotation from Shrimad-Bhagavatam (10.82.44).

Text 218

yas tat-kalika-shanty-arthe

     tathapi jnanam adishat

ahush cety adike padye

     prarthitas tabhir anyatha

     yah-who; tat-kalika-of that time; shanty-arthe-for peace; tathapi-still; jnanam-knowledge; adishat-taught; ahuh-they said; ca-and; iti-thus; adike-beginning; padye-in the verse; prarthitah-begged; tabhih-by them; anyatha-otherwise.

 . . . who tried to pacify the gopis by teaching them transcendental knowledge, although they themselves asked (Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.82.49) for something other than what He taught them, . . .

Text 219

tatranghri-smriti-yacna tu

     lakshyam eva vinirmame

tat-pratyagati-tatparya

     sa tu paryavasayate

     tatra-there; anghri-feet; smriti-memory; yacna-request; tu-indeed; lakshyam-to be considered; eva-indeed; vinirmame-made; tat-pratyagati-His return; tatparya-the meaning; sa-that; tu-indeed; paryavasayate-is completed.

 . . . who heard the gopis' request that they may always remember His lotus feet, who heard the gopis' request that He return to Vraja, . . .

Text 220

mayi tah preyasam ity ady-

     uktam tena svayam yatah

tasmat tac-cintanasaktya

     vyaktya tad-darshanarthita

     mayi tah preyasam ity ady-uktam-Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.46.5; tena-by Him; svayam-personally; yatah-from which; tasmat-from that; tac-cintana-meditating on Him; asaktya-attachment; vyaktya-manifest; tad-darshanarthita-to see Him.

 . . . who in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.46.5 described the gopis' constant meditation on Him and their yearning to see Him, . . .

Text 221

tathanugrihya bhagavan

     gopinam sa gurur gatih

ity anena munih procya

     tasam vanchita-puranam

     tatha-so; anugrihya-being kind; bhagavan-the Lord; gopinam-of the gopis; sa-He; guruh-the guru; gatih-the goal; ity-thus; anena-by him; munih-the sage; procya-saying; tasam-of them; vanchita-the desire; puranam-fulfillment.

 . . . whose fulfillment of the gopis' desires was described by the sage Shukadeva in the words (Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.83.1), “Then Lord Krishna, their master, teacher, and goal, gave His mercy to the gopis.", . . .

Text 222

mayi bhaktir hiti krishna-

     proktam eva nyajigamat

mayy aveshya manah krishna

     ity adyapi ca tad-vacah

     mayi bhaktir hi iti-Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.82.44; krishna-by Lord Krishna; proktam-said; eva-indeed; nyajigamat-returned; mayy aveshya manah krishne ity ady-Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.47.36; api-and; ca-also; tad-vacah-His words.

 . . . who in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.82.44 and 10.47.36 promised that He would return to Vraja, . . .

Text 223

yah prithivya guna-stome

     satyenadav abhishtutah

satyam vidhatum satyam tan

     navrajet kim vraje bata

     yah-who; prithivya-of the earth; guna-stome-full of good qualities; satyenadav-beginning with truthfulness; abhishtutah-requested; satyam-truth; vidhatum-to do; satyam-truth; tat-that; na-not; avrajet-returned; kim-how?; vraje-in Vraja; bata-indeed.

 . . . who is full of good qualities beginning with truthfulness, who is true to His promise, about whom how could it be said that He did not keep His promise and return to Vraja?, . . .

Texts 224 and 225

sambhavana mamaiveyam

     iti natra vicaryatam

vraja-sthanam vraja-prana-

     varyasyapy avadharyatam

shrimad-vrajadhirajasya

     krishna-kanta-ganasya ca

uddhavam prati gir idrig

     drishyatam dashamadishu

     sambhavana-thought; mama-of Me; eva-indeed; iyam-this; iti-thus; na-not; atra-here; vicaryatam-should be considered; vraja-in Vraja; sthanam-of they who stay; vraja-of Vraja; prana-the life; varyasya-best; api-also; avadharyatam-is determined; shrimad-vrajadhirajasya-of the king of Vraja; krishna-kanta-ganasya-of Lord Krishna's gopi beloveds; ca-and; uddhavam-Uddhava; prati-to; gih-words; idrig-like this; drishyatam-may be seen; dashamadishu-in the Tenth Canto and other places.

 . . . who spoke to Uddhava words recorded in Shrimad-Bhagavatam's Tenth Canto and in other places of the scriptures, words that said, "Please deliver this message to the people of Vraja, the king of Vraja, and the gopis.", . . .

Text 226

yas tu yarhy ambujaksheti

     stavadbhir dvaraka-janaih

kadacid vrajam agad ity

     abhyadhayi kadacana

     yah-who; tu-indeed; yarhy ambujaksha iti-Shrimad-Bhagavatam 1.11.9; stavadbhih-by the prayers; dvaraka-janaih-by the people of Dvaraka; kadacit-at a certain time; vrajam-Vraja; agat-went; ity-thus; abhyadhayi-is explained; kadacana-at one time.

 . . . who returned to Vraja, as the people of Dvaraka explained in the prayer recorded in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 1.11.9, . . .

Text 227

yas tatha shruyate padmo-

     ttara-khandad api sphutam

adad vrajaya sva-prapti-

     mangalam nityam ity api

     yah-who; tatha-so; shruyate-is heard; padma-from the Padma Purana; uttara-khandat-Uttara-khanda; api-also; sphutam-manifested; adat-gave; vrajaya-to Vraja; sva-prapti-His own attainment; mangalam-auspiciousness; nityam-always; ity-thus; api-also.

 . . . who grants His auspicious presence to the people of Vraja eternally, as is described in the Padma Purana, Uttara-khanda, . . .

Text 228

dattva tat krita-krityah san

     pradurbhavantaram gatah

jagama dvarakam ity apy

     ashravity api yuktimat

     dattva-having given; tat-that; krita-krityah-successful; san-being so; pradurbhava-manifestation; antaram-another; gatah-attained; jagama-went; dvarakam-to Dvaraka; ity-thus; apy-also; ashravi-is heard; iti-thus; api-also; yuktimat-suitable.

 . . . who, staying in Vraja, assumed another form and went to Dvaraka, this action clearly recorded in the scriptures, . . .

Text 229

agamishyaty adirghenety

     uddhavad buddham anyatha

yatha na syat tatha bhavyam

     kathanya vitatha mata

     agamishyaty-will return; adirghena-soon; iti-thus; uddhavat-from Uddhava; buddham-understood; anyatha-otherwise; yatha-as; na-not; syat-is; tatha-so; bhavyam-will be; katha-words; anya-other; vitatha-untrue; mata-considered.

 . . . about whom Uddhava said, "Krishna will soon return to Vraja" (Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.46.34), who must have returned to Vraja, for otherwise Uddhava had spoken a lie, . . .

Text 230

yas tyajann api gam akhyat

     tam uddhavakam utsukah

ramena sardham ity adyam

     tasam kamita-lambhanam

     yah-who; tyajann-abandoning; api-also; gam-the land; tam-to him; uddhavakam-to Uddhava; akhyat-said; tam-to him; uddhavakam-Uddhava; utsukah-eager; ramena-with Balarama; sardham-with; ity-thus; adyam-beginning; tasam-of them; kamita-desired; lambhanam-attainment.

 . . . who, as He was about to depart, eagerly described (in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 11.12.10) to Uddhava the nature of the gopis' desires, . . .

Text 231

rameneti dvayenaha

     viyuktair yad-vyatitatam

tena nasti viyuktih sa

     tadanim iti bhavyate

     ramena iti-beginning with the word "raena; dvayena-two verses; aha-said; viyuktaih-separated; yad-vyatitatam-passed; tena-by Him; na-not; asti-is; viyuktih-separation; sa-that; tadanim-then; iti-thus; bhavyate-will be.

 . . . who (in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 11.12.10-11) described the gopis' sufferings in separation from Him, who after speaking these words explained that the gopis were never actually separated from Him, . . .

Text 232

mayi tah preyasam preshtha

     iti praktana-vag-dvaye

viyukter vartamanatvam

     drishtva nishtankyatam idam

     mayi tah preyasam preshtha iti-Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.46.5; praktana-vag-dvaye-previous two statements; viyukteh-of separation; vartamanatvam-being in the present time; drishtva-seeing; nishtankyatam-is guessed; idam-this.

 . . . who in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.46.5-6 explained the gopis' feelings in separation from Him, . . .

Text 233

svena tasam punah sange

     yad-vrittam prathame 'hani

tad apy atitarity aha

     pritya sandadhad uddhavam

     svena-own; tasam-of them; punah-again; sange-in the company; yad-vrittam-whose actions; prathame-in the first; ahani-on the day; tat-that; apy-also; atitari-passed; iti-thus; aha-said; pritya-with love; sandadhat-placed; uddhavam-Uddhava.

 . . . who had Uddhava, on the first day of his meeting with the gopis, speak His mesaage of love for them, . . .

Text 234

ta navidann iti proce

     yatra tasam mad-atmatam

babhuva sah maha-bhavah

     sarvasam paratah parah

     ta navidann iti-Shrimad-Bhagavatam 11.12.12; proce-said; yatra-where; tasam-of them; mad-atmatam-My self; babhuva-became; sah-He maha-bhavah-great love; sarvasam-of all the gopis; paratah-than the greatest; parah-greater.

 . . . who in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 11.12.12 explained that the gopis were rapt in meditation on Him and their love for Him was greater than the greatest love, . . .

Text 235

tatash ca nama-rupatmany

     udbhute sviya-vaibhave

pravishta iva na spashtam

     pravishta gaty-abhavatah

     tatah-then; ca-and; nama-names; rupa-forms; atmany-in the Self; udbhute-manifested; sviya-vaibhave-own potency; pravishta-entered; iva-like; na-not; spashtam-clealry; pravishta-entered; gaty-abhavatah-because of not moving.

 . . . into whom the gopis, rapt in meditation, seemed to enter with their names and forms, although they did not actually enter but kept their individuality (Shrimad-Bhagavatam 11.12.12), . . .

Text 236

drishtanta-yugalam tat tu

     navidann iti kevale

avedanam nadi-pakshe

     'py abdhy-anya-rasata-hatih

     drishtanta-yugalam-the pair of examples; tat-that; tu-indeed; na avidan iti-Shrimad-Bhagavatam 11.12.12; kevale-in monism; avedanam-without awareness; nadi-pakshe-in the river; api-also; abdhi-of the ocean; anya-other; rasata-kind of water; hatih-destruction.

 . . . who spoke in this verse (Shrimad-Bhagavatam 11.12.12) two examples: the example of the great sages and the example of the rivers entering the ocean, examples that do not confirm the impersonalist theory because the river water is very different from the water in the ocean, . . .

Text 237

samadhav iti drishtantasy-

     anga-rupatayeritam

darishtantikasyanusangah

     syad angam tad-bhida dvayoh

     samadhau-in trance; iti-thus; drishtantasya-of the example; anga-limb; rupataya-as the form; iritam-is said; darishtantikasya-the example; anusangah-the relation; syat-is; angam-the limb; tad-bhida-different; dvayoh-of both.

 . . . who spoke in this verse the example of the great sages in spiritual trance, an example that also does not prove the impersonalist theory because a single limb can never equal the whole body, and therefore the limb and the body are different, . . .

Text 238

mat-kama ramanam jaram

     asvarupa-vido 'balah

brahma mam paramam prapur

     iti padye tu tat-pare

     mat-kama-desiring Me; ramanam-handsome; jaram-lover; asvarupa-vidah-not knowing the true nature; abalah-women; brahma-the Supreme Personality of Godhead; mam-Me; paramam-the Supreme; prapuh-attained; iti-thus; padye-in the verse; tu-indeed; tat-pare-the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

 . . . who said, "Desiring Me as their handsome lover, and unaware of My true identity, the gopis attained the company of Me, the perfect Supreme Personality of Godhead.", . . .

     Note: This verse is a quote from Shrimad-Bhagavatam (11.12.13).

Text 239

pacyantam vividhah paka

     itivatrarthikah kramah

ta brahma prapur ity evam

     ta ity asyatra canvayah

     pacyantam vividhah paka iti-Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.24.26; va-or; atra-here; arthikah-the meaning; kramah-sequence; tah-they; brahma-theSupreme Personality of Godhead; prapuh-attained; ity-thus; evam-thus; ta-they; ity-thus; asya-of Him; atra-here; ca-and; anvayah-the meaning.

 . . . whose true nature the gopis did not understand, as is seen the Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.24.26 and other verses, who is the Supreme Personality of Godhead attained by the gopis, . . .

Text 240

kidrig brahmeti bodhaya

     yat praha paramam padam

tatrapy akankshayavadin

     mam iti svam punah prabhuh

     kidrik-like what?; brahma-Brahman; iti-thus; bodhaya-for understanding; yat-what; praha-said; paramam-supreme; padam-aqbode; tatrapy-nevertheless; akankshaya-with desire; avadit-said; mam-Me; iti-thus; svam-own; punah-again; prabhuh-the master.

 . . . about whom the question is asked, "What is the nature of the Supreme?", about whom the answer is given, “The Supreme is the supreme abode," who affirms that He is Himself the Supreme, who uses the word "Me" to describe the Supreme, . . .

Text 241

mayi bhaktir hiti vakyad

     aha prag etad eva hi

dharayanty ati-kricchrenety

     uktya vyanag idam pura

     mayi bhaktir hi iti vakyat-from the words of Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.82.44; aha-said; prag-first; etat-this; eva-indeed; hi-indeed; dharayanty ati-kricchrena iti uktya-by the statement of Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.46.4; vyanak-manifested; idam-this; pura-before.

 . . . who, speaking Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.82.44 and 10.46.6, revealed that He is the perfect Supreme Personality of Godhead, . . .

Text 242

prana-tyagena mat-praptir

     nanyavat tasu man-mata

mat-kama iti purvardhe

     cakhyat prapti-vibhaktatam

     prana-life; tyagena-by giving up; mat-praptih-attinment of Me; na-not; anyavat-another; tasu-them; man-mata-thinking of Me; mat-kama-desiring Me; iti-thus; purvardhe-in the first half; ca-and; akhyat-said; prapti-vibhaktatam-the attainemnt.

 . . . who, saying, "Giving up their lives thinking of Me, the gopis attained Me," "The gopis thought of Me alone and no one else," and "The gopis desired me as their lover," described how the gopis attained Him, . . .

Text 243

asvarupa-vidah satyah

     prapur jara-dhiyety avak

nitya-tat-preyasi-rupa-

     svarupam hi tadiyakam

     asvarupa-vidah-unaware of the true nature; satyah-saintly girlsd; prapuh-attained; jara-dhiya-thinking as a paramour; iti-thus; avak-said; nitya-eternal; tat-His; preyasi-beloveds; rupa-svarupam-nature; hi-indeed; tadiyakam-His.

 . . . whom the saintly gopis, unaware of His true nature and thinking Him to be their paramour, attained, who is the eternal lover of His eternally dear gopis, . . .

Text 244

yat purvam bhavayan bhavam

     bhavininam amudrisham

mat-kama iti nikshipya

     jaratve 'sthairyam akshipat

     yat-who; purvam-before; bhavayan-manifesting; bhavam-love; bhavininam-of the beautiful gopis; amudrisham-them; mat-kama-desiring Me; iti-thus; nikshipya-placing; jaratve-in the status of a paramour; asthairyam-instability; akshipat-discarded.

 . . . who described in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 11.12.13 the nature of the gopis' passionate love for Him, . . 

Text 245

mayi kamah sada yasam

     ta mat-kama itiritam

kamash ca ramanatvena

     sprihatra pratipadyate

     mayi-for Me; kamah-desire; sada-always; yasam-of whom; ta-they; mat-kama-desiring Me; iti-thus; iritam-said; kamash-desire; ca-and; ramanatvena-as a lover; spriha-desire; atra-here; pratipadyate-is established.

 . . . who in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 11.12.13 spoke the word “mat-kamah", which means "as girls passionately desire their lover, so the gopis desired Me.", . . .

Text 246

asminn api batety adi

     shri-radha-gir alim prati

vivicyatam tatah sarvam

     anyad anyad vivicyatam

     asmin-in this; api bata iti adi-Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.47.21; shri-radha-gih-the words of Shri Radha; alim-a bee; prati-to; vivicyatam-should be considered; tatah-then; sarvam-all; anyat-another; anyat-another; vivicyatam-should be considered.

 . . . who thought again and again about the words Radha spoke to a bee (Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.47.21), . . .

Text 247

atrarya-putrah shabdah syat

     patyav eva prasiddhi-bhak

tathapi sveshu kainkaryam

     dainyam kanyavadiritam

     atra-here; arya-putrah-the son of an exalted father; shabdah-theword; syat-is; patyau-for a husband; eva-indeed; prasiddhi-bhak-appropriate; tathapi-still; sveshu-on their own; kainkaryam-service; dainyam-humbleness; kanya-by a girl; avadiritam-dishonored.

 . . . about whom (in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.47.21) Shri Radha used the word "arya-putra" (son of an exalted father), a word properly used only by a wife addressing her husband, even though She also referred to Herself and the gopis as His maidservants, . . .

Text 248

sanklptah patita tabhih

     punar ittham udiritam

shyamasundara te dasya

     iti yadvat tatheha ca

     sanklptah-created; patita-fallen; tabhih-by them; punah-again; ittham-thus; udiritam-said; shyamasundara-O Lord Shyamasundara; te-of You; dasya-the maidsrvants; iti-thus; yadvat-as; tatha-so; iha-here; ca-and.

 . . . of whom the gopis affirmed they were the maidservants (Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.22.15), . . .

Text 249

arya-putrah kadasmakam

     kinkarinam tu murdhani

bhujam dhasyaty evam asam

     tat-patni-pada-kamata

     arya-putrah-the son of an exalted father; kada-when?; asmakam-of us; kinkarinam-the maidservants; tu-indeed; murdhani-on the head; bhujam-the arm; dhasyati-will place; evam-thus; asam-of them; tat-patni-pada-kamata-the desire to become the wives.

 . . . whom Shri Radha, saying (in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.47.21) "When will Lord Krishna place His hand on the heads of us, His maidservants?", yearned to marry, . . .

Text 250

tat-kamata hi siddha cet

     tena tad-danam avyayam

ye yatha mam prapadyante

     iti yadvat pratishravah

     tat-kamata-that desire; hi-indeed; siddha-fulfilled; cet-if; tena-by Him; tad-danam-that gift; avyayam-eternal; ye yatha mam prapadyante iti-Shrimad-Bhagavad-gita 4.11; yadvat-as; pratishravah-heard.

 . . . who, following His promise in Bhagavad-gita 4.11, fulfilled that desire, . . .

Text 251

ballavyo me mad-atmana

     iti yat proktam atmana

sarvesham vacasam urdhvam

     tad astam sarva-murdhani

     ballavyah-the gopis; me-of Me; mad-atmana-the self; iti-thus; yat-which; proktam-said; atmana-by the self; sarvesham-of all; vacasam-the word; urdhvam-above; tat-that; astam-is; sarva-all; murdhani-on the head.

 . . . who spoke the words (in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.46.6) “ballavyo me mad-atmikah", which mean "the gopis have given their hearts to Me", who with these words explained that the gopis stand at the head of all exalted persons, . . .

Text 252

yan mat-kama iti proce

     tasam praptis tatha svayam

tan-maya sadhu tat proktam

     tasam kamita-lambhanam

     yat-which; mat-kama-desiring Me; iti-thus; proce-said; tasam-of them; praptih-attainment; tatha-so; svayam-pewrsonally; tan-maya-consisting of that; sadhu-good; tat-that; proktam-said; tasam-of them; kamita-lambhanam-the attainment of the desire.

 . . . who in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 11.12.13 explained that the gopis did attain Him and their desires were all fulfilled, . . .

Text 253

mat-kama iti padyasya

     turyamshe tv idam ucyate

parash ca sangatas tasam

     prapuh shata-sahasrashah

     mat-kama-desiring Me; iti-thus; padyasya-of the verse; turyamshe-in the fourth part; tv-indeed; idam-this; ucyate-is said; parah-great; ca-and; sangatah-association; tasam-of them; prapuh-attained; shata-sahasrashah-hundreds and thousands.

 . . . who in fourth line of Shrimad-Bhagavatam 11.12.13 said that hundreds of thousands of gopis attained Him, . . .

Text 254

yah shri-garga-vacah purnam

     turnam cakre svayam dvayam

esha vah shreya adhasyad

     ya etasmin maheti dik

     yah-who; shri-garga-vacah-the owrds of Garga Muni; purnam-fulfilled; turnam-quickly; cakre-did; svayam-personally; dvayam-both; esha-He; vah-of you; shreya-best; adhasyat-will place; ya-who; etasmin-in this; maha-Maha; iti-thus; dik-the direction.

 . . . who quickly fulfilled the predictions Garga Muni made in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.8.16 and 10.8.18, . . .

Text 255

nashad vighnasya kamsadeh

     paty-abhasadi-jasya ca

sada svam adadad yasmad

     vraje kanta-vrajeshv api

     nashat-from the destruction; vighnasya-of the obstacles; kamsadeh-beginning with Kamsa; paty-abhasadi-jasya-beginning with being a paramour; ca-and; sada-always; svam-Himself; adadat-took; yasmat-from which; vraje-in Vraja; kanta-vrajeshv-of His beloved gopis; api-even.

 . . . who stopped the troubles caused by Kamsa and a host of demons, who stopped the obstruction cause by the gopis' so-called husbands, who gave Himself to His dear gopis, . . .

Text 256

yah pradad vraja-vasibhyah

     purva-ritya nijam gatim

vrindavana-stham goloka-

     namnim yam prag alokayat

     yah-who; pradat-gave; vraja-vasibhyah-to the people of Vraja; purva-ritya-before; nijam-own; gatim-destination; vrindavana-stham-in Vrindavana; goloka-Goloka; namnim-named; yam-which; prag-before; alokayat-showed.

 . . . who showed the people of Vraja His abode named Goloka, who gave them Goloka as their home, . . .

Text 257

yam shri-brihad-gautamiye

     praha vrindavanam prati

sarva-deva-mayash caham

     na tyajami vanam kvacit

     yam-which; shri-brihad-gautamiye-in Shri Brihad-gautamiya Tantra; praha-said; vrindavanam-Vrindavana; prati-to; sarva-deva-all demigods; mayah-consisting; ca-and; aham-I; na-not; tyajami-leave; vanam-forest; kvacit-ever.

 . . . who said in the Brihad Gautamiya Tantra, "I, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the master of the all the demigods, never leave the forest of Vrindavana. . . .

Text 258

avirbhavas tirobhavo

     bhaven me 'tra yuge yuge

tejomayam idam ramyam

     adrishyam carma-cakshusha

     avirbhavah-appearance; tirobhavah-disappearence; bhaven-is; me-of Me; atra-here; yuge-yuga; yuge-after yuga; tejomayam-splendid; idam-this; ramyam-beautiful; adrishyam-invisible; carma-material; cakshusha-to eyes.

 . . . who said in the Brihad Gautamiya Tantra, “Millennium after millennium I appear in Vrindavana and then again I disappear. Vrindavana cannot be seen with material eyes.", . . .

Text 259

tad etad vishtarad brahma-

     samhitayam nirupitam

goloka-nama tan-madhye

     golokakhyam hareh padam

     tad etat-this; vishtarat-elaborately; brahma-samhitayam-in Brahma-samhita; nirupitam-described; goloka-Goloka; nama-named; tan-madhye-in the middle there; golokakhyam-named Goloka; hareh-of Lord Krishna; padam-the abode.

 . . . whose abode named Goloka is elaborately described in Brahma-samhita, . . .

Text 260

na tyajamiti yat tat tu

     dvidhabhiprayakam matam

virahe 'pi vraje sphurtya

     purtya shighragater api

     na-not; tyajami-I leave; iti-thus; yat-what; tat-that; tu-indeed; dvidha-two; abhiprayakam-meanings; matam-considered; virahe-in separation; api-also; vraje-in Vraja; sphurtya-with the manifestation; purtya-with the fulfillment; shighra-quick; agateh-of the arrival; api-also.

 . . . whose words, "I never leave Vrindavana" may be interpreted in two ways: either, "I am always present in Vrindavana, even when it seems that I have left," or "If somehow I leave Vrindavana I always quickly return.", . . .

Text 261

yah sva-puryor api sthairyam

     yati nityam yathaha ca

mathura bhagavan yatra

     nityam sannihito harih

     yah-who; sva-puryoh-of His two cities; api-also; sthairyam-steadiness; yati-attains; nityam-eternally; yatha-as; aha-says; ca-and; mathura-Mathura; bhagavan-the Supreme Personality of Godhead; yatra-where; nityam-eternally; sannihitah-stays; harih-Krishna.

 . . . . who eternally stays in His two cities (Mathura and Dvaraka), as Shrimad-Bhagavatam (10.1.28) explains, "The city and district of Mathura are very intimately connected with Krishna, for Lord Krishna lives there eternally.*", . . .

Texts 262 and 263

dvarakam harina tyaktam

     samudro 'plavayat kshanat

varjayitva maha-raja

     shrimad-bhagavad-alayam

smritvasheshashubha-harah

     sarva-mangala-mangalam

nityam sannihitas tatra

     bhagavan madhusudanah

     dvarakam-Dvaraka; harina-by Lord Krishna; tyaktam-abandoned; samudrah-the ocean; aplavayat-flooded; kshanat-in a moment; varjayitva-abandoning; maha-raja-O great king; shrimad-bhagavad-alayam-the Lord's abode; smritva-remambering; ashesha-all; ashubha-inauspicious; harah-remving; sarva-mangala-mangalam-attaining all auspiciousness; nityam-always; sannihitah-staying; tatra-there; bhagavan-Lord; madhusudanah-Krishna.

 . . . about whose abode of Dvaraka, Shrimad-Bhagavatam (11.31.23-24) explains, "O great king, the moment Lord Krishna left, the ocean flooded the city of Dvaraka, leaving only the Lord's palace. Lord Krishna eternally resides in Dvaraka. Simply by remembering Dvaraka, a person becomes free of all sins and attains auspiciousness.", . . .

Text 264

yas tasmad ubhayatrapi

     rajatiti shukena ca

jayatity adi vakyena

     varnitah kshitipam prati

     yah-who; tasmat-from that; ubhayatra-in bith places; api-also; rajati-is manifested; iti-thus; shukena-by Shri Shukadeva Gosvami; ca-and; jayati iti adi-Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.90.84; vakyena-by the statement; varnitah-described; kshitipam-the king; prati-to.

 . . . who eternally stays in both places (Mathura and Dvaraka), as Shrila Shukadeva Gosvami explained to King Parikshit in Shrimad-Bhagavatam 10.90.48), . . .

Text 265

yash campu-yugala-prantam

     idrik-siddhantam iritam

jivantaryamitam praptas

     turnam purnam acikarat

     yah-who; campu-yugala-prantam-at the end of the two campus; idrik-siddhantam-the same conclusion; iritam-spoken; jiva-in Jiva Gosvami; antaryamitam-the state of being the Superosul; praptah-attained; turnam-at once; purnam-full; acikarat-made.

 . . . and who, as the Supersoul in Jiva Gosvami's heart, made the final portion of Shri Gopala-campu present the same conclusion, . . .

Text 266

sa tu harir adhivartma dantavakram

     yudhi samayan vraja-vasam asasada

tam abhiyayur ami vrajesha-mukhyah

     shashinam iva kshudhitash cakora-varah

     sa-He; tu-indeed; harih-Lord Krishna; adhivartma-on the path; dantavakram-Dantavakra; yudhi-in a fight; shamayan-making quiet; vraja-vasam-residence in Vraja; asasada-attained; tam-that; abhiyayuh-went; ami-they; vrajesha-mukhyah-headed by the king of Vraja; shashinam-to the moon; iva-like; kshudhitah-hungry; cakora-varah-cakora birds.

 . . . killed Dantavakra on the open road, and then returned to live in Vraja. King Nanda and the other people of Vraja went to Him like hungry cakora birds gazing at the moon.

     Note: The very long sentence that began in Verse 12 ends here.

Text 267

sa ca janaka-mukhan nirikshya shushkan

     sva-drig-amritena shritena sincati sma

pulaka-kula-mishad yathankuranam

     tatim adadhur bata te 'pi gopa-vrikshah

     sah-he; ca-and; janaka-mukhan-headed by His father; nirikshya-seeing; shushkan-dry; sva-drig-amritena-with the nectar of His sight; shritena-flowing; sincati-sprinkled; sma-indeed; pulaka-kula-hairs standing erect; mishat-on the pretext of; yatha-as; ankuranam-new shoots; tatim-series; adadhuh-did; bata-indeed; te-they; api-also; gopa-of the gopas; vrikshah-the trees.

     Seeing His father and the people of Vraja were withered and dry from not having seen Him, Lord Krishna splashed them all with the nectar of His presence. Pretending to stand with the hairs of their bodies erect, the trees that were the cowherd people again and again sprouted new shoots of joy.

Text 268

atha harir harini-drishash ca tarhi

     sphuranam iva pratipadya purva-tulyam

nayana-gatatayanyatha ca matva

     muhur agaman bhramam abhramam ca tatra

     atha-then; harih-Lord Krishna; harini-drishash-doe-eyed girls; ca-and; tarhi-then; sphuranam-manifestation; iva-like; pratipadya-showing; purva-before; tulyam-equal; nayana-to the eyes; gatataya-the state of having gone; anyatha-otherwise; ca-and; matva-considering; muhuh-again and again; agamat-went; bhramam-wandering; abhramam-not wandering; ca-and; tatra-there.

     Then Lord Krishna, showing the same features as before, approached the doe-eyed gopis. Wondering whether Lord Krishna had actually come before them, the gopis were bewildered, not bewildered, and bewildered again, moment after moment.

Text 269

vrajam atha vishatah sa-ratnam arat-

     rikam anulabdhavatash ca tasya lokah

kusuma-kula-sahodaram vitanvan

     jaya jaya ghosham uvaca bhadra-vacam

     vrajam-Vraja; atha-then; vishatah-entering; sa-ratnam-with a jewel; aratrikam-arati; anulabdhavatah-attained; ca-and; tasya-of Him; lokah-the people; kusuma-kula-sahodaram-many flowers; vitanvan-showering; jaya-Glory; jaya-Glory; ghosham-the sound; uvaca-said; bhadra-auspicious; vacam-words.

     As He entered Vraja the people offered arati to Him with many jewels, showered Him with flowers, called out “Glory! Glory!", and greeted Him with auspicious words.

Text 270

vrajam atha sukhayan vinita-vaca

     kramam anulabdha-tadiya-sangamash ca

druta-gati jananim sukhena sektum

     griham adasiyam iyaya krishnacandrah

     vrajam-Vraja; atha-then; sukhayan-pleasing; vinita-vaca-with humble words; kramam-grqadually; anulabdha-atained; tadiya-of Him; sangamah-the association; ca-and; druta-gati-quickly going; jananim-to His mother; sukhena-with happiness; sektum-to sprinkle; griham-to His home; adasiyam-who was there; iyaya-went; krishnacandrah-Lord Krishnacandra.

     Pleasing them with graceful and humble words, Lord Krishna gave His association to the people of Vraja. Then, to shower His mother with happiness, He quickly entered His home.

Text 271

ciram api viracayya sharma tasyas

     tad anumatim pratilabhya tat-tanujah

saha-sakhi-nikarena divya-shayyam

     sukham adhishayya nisha-virama-drishtah

     ciram-for a long time; api-also; viracayya-making; sharma-happiness; tasyah-of her; tat-that; anumatim-permission; pratilabhya-attaining; tat-tanujah-her son; saha-sakhi-nikarena-with His friends; divya-shayyam-on a slpendid bed; sukham-happily; adhishayya-lying; nisha-night; virama-stopping; drishtah-seen.

     For a long time He pleased her. Then, with her permission He lay down on a splendid bed and, surrounded by all His friends, slept at night.

Text 272

punar api nija-vrinda-saukhya-vrindam

     vidadhad uditya sa nitya-citra-mitrah

nija-mukha-kamalam vikashya netra-

     bhramara-madhutsavam atatana tatra

     punah-again; api-also; nija-vrinda-saukhya-vrindam-the happiness of His friends; vidadhat-doing; uditya-rising; sa-He; nitya-citra-mitrah-with His eternal and glorious friends; nija-mukha-kamalam-His own lotus face; vikashya-making blossom; netra-eyes; bhramara-bees; madhu-of honey; utsavam-a festibal; atatana-did; tatra-there.

     Rising from bed, glorious Krishna brought great happiness to His eternal friends. His lotus face blossoming with happiness, He began a great festival of nectar for the bumblebee eyes of His friends.

Chapter Two

Nitya-lila

Eternal Pastimes

Text 1

prakatatara-vikasha-bhaji vrinda-

     vana iha bhati kim apy adrishya-dhama

vraja-jana-sahitah sa yatra krishnah

     sukha-vihritim vidadhad vibhati nityam

     prakatatara-vikasha-bhaji-manifested; vrinda-vane-in Vrindavana; iha-here; bhati-manifestes; kim api-something; adrishya-dhama-invisible abode; vraja-jana-sahitah-with the people of Vraja; sa-He; yatra-where; krishnah-Krishna; sukha-vihritim-happiness; vidadhat-placing; vibhati-shines; nityam-eternally.

     Within the realm of Vrindavana manifested on the earth, an unmanifested realm of Vrindavana, invisible to ordinary eyes, exists. In that invisible realm Lord Krishna eternally enjoys blissful pastimes with the people of Vraja.

Text 2

parilasati payah-samudra-sima

     vraja-yuva-raja-samaja-loka eshah

amum anu chaturasram atra vanya

     giri-sarid-ancita-carutati-dhanya

     parilasati-shines; payah-samudra-sima-the greatest milk ocean; vraja-yuva-the yoith of Vraja; raja-king; samaja-assembly; loka-people; eshah-thisd; amum-to Him; anu-following; chaturasram-square; atra-here; vanya-forest; giri-hill; sarit-streams; ancita-with; caruta-beauty; ati-dhanya-very glorious.

     That realm is very splendid, beautiful and glorious with forests, hills, streams, the friends of Vraja's prince, and a great ocean of milk.    

Text 3

giri-samuditir atra sushthu govar-

     dhana-valita paribhati citra-tulya

vilasati yamunadika nadinam

     tatir api manasa-gangayanushakta

     giri-of hills; samuditih-manifestation; atra-here; sushthu-great; govardhana-Govardhana; valita-manifested; paribhati-shines; citra-wonder; tulya-equal; vilasati-shines; yamunadika-beginning with the Yamuna; nadinam-of rivers; tatih-multitude; api-also; manasa-gangaya-with the Manasa-ganga; anushakta-attached.

     That realm is splendid with wonderful mountains around Govardhana, with many streams around the Yamuna, and with many lakes around the Manasa-ganga.

Text 4

abhiruci-dada-ratna-citra-mitram

     bhuvanam idam paribhati yatra vrikshah

tad-anukriti-para ruca samriddhya

     hari-rati-dayitaya ca ye vibhatah

     abhiruci-happiness; dada-giving; ratna-jewel; citra-wonder; mitram-sun; bhuvanam-world; idam-this; paribhati-shines; yatra-where; vrikshah-tree; tad-anukriti-para-imitation; ruca-with splendor; samriddhya-opulent; hari-to Lord Krishna; rati-pleasure; dayitaya-giving; ca-and; ye-who; vibhatah-splendid.

     That realm is splendid like a cintamani-jewel sun. The splendid and opulent trees there bring great pleasure to Lord Krishna.

Text 5

vilasati chaturasra-dhamni ghasra-

     kshiti-pati-bimba-mahah-sahasra-patram

upavanam adhi patram atra krishna-

     priyatama-dara-vihara-sara-varah

     vilasati-shines; chaturasra-dhamni-in the courtyard; ghasra-kshiti-pati-bimba-of the sun; mahah-splendor; sahasra-a thousand; patram-petals; upavanam-garden; adhi patram-to a petal; atra-there; krishna-of Krishna; priyatama-dara-with His ebloved gopis; vihara-sara-varah-enjoying pastimes.

     In the courtyard of the realm is a thousand-petal lotus shining like the sun. In each of its petals is a garden where Lord Krishna enjoys with His gopi-beloveds.

Text 6

iha kamala-dala-dvayali-madhya-

     sthiti-pathi-vrindam ati-sphutam vibhati

apara-para-gatavacakshushani

     shruti-vihitany ayanani yat tu jetri

     iha-here; kamala-lotus; dala-petals; dvaya-two; ali-host; madhya-middle; sthiti-situation; pathi-on the path; vrindam-host; ati-sphutam-very clearly; vibhati-is manifested; apara-para-gata-between one and another avacakshushani-beyond the eyes; shruti-vihitani-placed on the ears; ayanani-paths; yat-which; tu-indeed; jetri-victorious.

     Between the petals of this lotus are many splendid paths, paths invisible to the material senses, paths known only by the Vedas.

Text 7

manijani-kamalasya tasya cagra-

     vali-valaya-pratisandhi-labdha-sandhi

surabhi-gana-vrita sudhabha-dugdha

     surabhi-tatih shrayate shubhamyu goshtham

     manijani-kamalasya-a jewel lotus; tasya-of that; ca-and; agra-before; avali-multitudes; valaya-circles; pratisandhi-contact; labdha-attained; sandhi-contact; surabhi-gana-vrita-filled with beauty and virtue; sudhabha-dugdha-with nectar milk; surabhi-tatih-surabhi cows; shrayate-rests; shubhamyu-auspicious; goshtham-in a cow place.

     In that jewel lotus is a place of many beautiful and virtuous surabhi cows filled with nectar milk.

Text 8

atha dala-valayasya madhya-bhagam

     pratilasati vraja-raja-rajadhani

paridhivad abhitah samasta-gopa-

     prakara-grihavalir atra yatra bhati

     atha-then; dala-valayasya-of the circle of petals; madhya-bhagam-in the middle; pratilasati-shines; vraja-raja-of the king of Vraja; rajadhani-the capitol; paridhivat-like a circle; abhitah-around; samasta-gopa-of all the gopas; prakara-grihavalih-palaces; atra-here; yatra-where; bhati-is manifested.

     In the middle of the circle of petals is the splendid palace of Vraja's king. In a circle around it are the splendid palaces of all the gopas.

Text 9

ruci-lasad-avabodha-madhya-bhagam

     sa-parishad-antima-shashtha-bhaga-pushtam

vraja-nripa-bhavanam tu tatra cantar

     dinakara-vad vidadhati rashmi-shrishtim

     ruci-splendor; lasat-shining; avabodha-palace; madhya-bhagam-middle; sa-parishat-with assembly halls; antima-final; shashtha-sixth; bhaga-part; pushtam-completed; vraja-nripa-bhavanam-the home of Vraja's king; tu-indeed; tatra-there; ca-and; antah-within; dinakara-vat-like the sun; vidadhati-places; rashmi-shrishtim-the creation of light.

     In the middle of that glorious place is the King of Vraja's palace, filled with royal opulences and royal assemblies, and splendid like the sun.

Text 10

yad api manimayam tad-eka-rupam

     tad api sad-adbhuta-madhya-madhya-bhagam

yadi bahu-vidham uhitum samiha

     smara mama manasa gopa-campu-yugmam

     yat-what; api-also; manimayam-made of jewels; tad-eka-rupam-the most beautiful; tat-that; api-also; sad-adbhuta-wonderful; madhya-middle; madhya-middle; bhagam-part; yadi-if; bahu-vidham-in many ways; uhitum-to know; samiha-desire; smara-remember; mama-my; manasa-heart; gopa-campu-yugmam-the two Gopala-campus.

     Although that palace is the most beautiful, its inner inner part is even more wonderfully beautiful. O heart, if you wish to know all about that place, then please remember my Gopala-campu.

Texts 11 and 12

iha sahacara-tarakali-pushtah

     svaka-paricari-cakora-vara-jushtah

smitam anu yasha ity anudya kaumudy-

     avatarity uditat kaveh su-tushtah

vraja-kula-kumudavali-mudam yah

     satata-maha-maha-krid-vidhav atandrah

pitri-mukha-sadasi priyavalinam

     mahasi ca nandati gopa-krishnacandrah

     iha-here; sahacara-companions; taraka-stars; ali-multitude; pushtah-opulent; svaka-own; paricari-companions; cakora-cakoras; vara-multitudes; jushtah-endowed; smitam-smiling; anu-following; yasha-glory; iti-thus; anudya-descending; kaumudi-moonlight; avatari-descent; iti-thus; uditat-risen; kaveh-of the poet; su-tushtah-satisfied; vraja-kula-of the people of Vraja; kumudavali-of the lotus flowers; mudam-the happiness; yah-who; satata-eternal; maha-great; maha-festival; krit-doing; vidhau-in the action; atandrah-without becoming tired; pitri-mukha-sadasi-in His father's assembly; priyavalinam-of His dear associates; mahasi-in the festival; ca-and; nandati-is happy; gopa-krishnacandrah-the moon of the gopa Krishna.

     Surrounded by the stars and cakora birds of His friends, gently smiling, the moonlight of His glories shining, happy with the words of the poet devotees, never tiring of giving a great festival of happiness to the lotus flowers of His devotees, surrounded by His father and elders, and enjoying great festivals with the dear gopis, in that place the moon of Gopa Krishna enjoys blissful pastimes.

Text 13

sura-pati-mani-manitanga-sangha-

     pata-patuta-krita-hema-ranga-bhangah

guna-gana-bhrita-bharati-samajah

     sa jayati gokula-raja-vamsha-rajah

     sura-pati-mani-with sapphires; manita-worshiped; anga-sangha-limbs; pata-graments; patuta-expertness; krita-done; hema-ranga-golden arena; bhangah-breaking; guna-gana-virtues; bhrita-manifesting; bharati-of eloquence; samajah-assembly; sa-He; jayati-is glorious; gokula-raja-vamsha-rajah-the king of Gokula.

     His limbs worshiped by sapphires, His garments eclipsing the land of gold, and His Self the home of eloquence and a host of virtues, the ruler of Vraja shines with great splendor.

Text 14

iha hari-vihritir atita-ritya

     shrinu kathayami sadapi nati-bhinnah

yad anritam api purva-riti-cetah

     pravishati nadyatanam tatha yathartham

     iha-here; hari-vihritih-Lord Krishna's pastimes; atita-ritya-beyond; shrinu-please hear; kathayami-I will tell; sada-always; api-also; na-not; ati-bhinnah-different; yat-what; anritam-untruth; api-also; purva-riti-cetah-previous descriptions; pravishati-enters; na-not; adyatanam-now; tatha-so; yathartham-appropriate.

     In this place Lord Krishna enjoys pastimes. Please listen, and I will tell them to you in detail. They are not different from His manifest pastimes. I will not say anything that is not true. Now it is not right to say anything like that.

Text 15

iha ca yad uditam haresh caritram

     tad akhilam eva dig eva tasya gamya

prati-lavam api citram asya tat tat

     ka iva sudhir avasanam adadita

     iha-here; ca-and; yat-what; uditam-said; hareh-of Lord Krishna; caritram-the pastimes; tat-that; akhilam-all; eva-indeed; dig-the direction; eva-indeed; tasya-of that; gamya-to be attained; prati-lavam-a small part; api-even; citram-wonder; asya-of Him; tat-that; tat-that; ka-who?; iva-indeed; sudhih-intelligent; avasanam-satiation; adadita-accepts.

     I will only point the direction to all that has been said of Lord Krishna's pastimes. Even the smallest part of His pastimes is a great wonder. What wise man will ever tire of hearing Lord Krishna's pastimes?

Text 16

atha nishi rahasa gatantarayam

     balajam ite stava-vadya-vidya-loke

vraja-bhavana-janah sahaiva jagran

     manasi harim dadhad agatam nananda

     atha-now; nishi-at night; rahasa-in secret; gata-gone; antarayam-in the heart; balajam-to the gate; ite-vome; stava-vadya-vidya-loke-in the poets learned in offering prayers; vraja-bhavana-janah-the people of Vraja; saha-with; eva-indeed; jagran-waking; manasi-in the heart; harim-Lord Krishna; dadhat-placing; agatam-come; nananda-rejoiced.

     When the night had ended and the poets expert at composing prayers stood at the door, the people of Vraja awakened and became very happy at heart when Lord Krishna appeared before them.

Text 17

sa-mathana-ninadam sa-gita-nadam

     sa-surabhi-doha-ravam sa-gopa-vadam

amrita-mathana-yuk-payodhi-tulyam

     vraja-kulam ullasitam didhinva krishnam

     sa-mathana-of churning; ninadam-the sound; sa-gita-nadam-the sound of singing; sa-surabhi-doha-ravam-the sound of milking trhe cows; sa-gopa-vadam-with the sound of the gopas; amrita-mathana-yuk-payodhi-tulyam-like the chruning of an ocean of nectar; vraja-kulam-the people of Vraja; ullasitam-happy; didhinva-pleased; krishnam-Lord Krishna.

     The sounds in Vraja of the cowherd people talking and singing, the the cows being milked, and the butter being churned, sounds like the churning of a nectar ocean, filled Lord Krishna with happiness.

Text 18

vraja-pati-mithunam tadatha putra-

     pramada-mada-shlathita-pradana-setu

tanaya-jaya-virut-tatim pathadbhyah

     pracurataram vitatara vara-varam

     vraja-pati-mithunam-the king and queen of Vraja; tada-then; atha-then; putra-son; pramada-mada-with intense love; shlathita-slackened; pradana-of charity; setu-limits; tanaya-to the son; jaya-glory; virut-calling out; tatim-series; pathadbhyah-reciting; pracurataram-greatest; vitatara-manifested; vara-varam-again and again.

     Overcome with love for their son, the king and queen of Vraja again and again gave limitless charity to the poets reciting virut poems praising Him.

Text 19

iha lasati harer vilasa-geha-

     pratatir udara-sudara-sara-dhara

shayana-sukhamayi nikunja-vithih

     kva ca na ca tadrishatam gata vibhati

     iha-here; lasati-shines; hareh-of Lord Krishna; vilasa-geha-home of pastimes; pratatih-multitude; udara-exalted; sudara-beautiful wives; sara-best; dhara-flood; shayana-sukhamayi-in the happiness of sleep; nikunja-vithih-the forest path; kva-where?; ca-and; na-not; ca-and; tadrishatam-the state of being like that; gata-attained; vibhati-is manifested.

     In that place are many pastime cottages and many beautiful and exalted gopis dear to Lord Krishna. On what forest path are there not gopis, cottages, and pastime couches?

Text 20

nija-nija-shayanam gatam tam aling-

     ana-valitam vidadhur vidhu-sutanvah

rajani-viramanam yatha yathasid

     aghatata dor-dradhima tatha tathasam

     nija-nija-shayanam-to their own beds; gatam-gon; tam-Him; alingana-valitam-embraced; vidadhuh-did; vidhuh-Krishna; su-tanvah-the slender girls; rajani-viramanam-the end of the night; yatha-as; yatha-as; asit-was; aghatata-was; doh-of the arms; dradhima-firmness; tatha-so; tatha-so; asam-of them.

     Lord Krishna went to each gopi's bed. The beautiful slender gopis embraced Him. For the whole night He tightly held the gopis in His arms.

Text 21

iha parama-rama vibhati radha

     sad-udu-gane gagane yathendu-murtih

tad iyam adhikaya gira sabhajya

     tad anugatim dadhatam parah sapatnyah

     iha-there; parama-rama-the supreme goddess of fortune; vibhati-shines; radha-Radha; sad-udu-gane-filled with stars; gagane-in the sky; yatha-as; indu-of the moon; murtih-the form; tat-that; iyam-that; adhikaya-more; gira-with words; sabhajya-to be praised; tat-that; anugatim-following; dadhatam-placed; parah-great; sapatnyah-the co-wives.

     Shri Radha, the supreme goddess of fortune shines like a moon surrounded by stars. The gopis follow Her and praise Her virtues.

Text 22

vraja-sukrita-vilasa-sara-ratna-

     kara-vrishabhanu-sujata-shata-lakshmih

agharipu-ramani-ramasu mukhya

     svayam anuraga-vihara-hari-murtih

     vraja-of Vraja; sukrita-vilasa-sara-transcendental pastimes; ratna-jewels; akara-reservoir; vrishabhanu-from King Vrishabhanu; sujata-born; shata-beautiful; lakshmih-goddess; agharipu-ramani-ramasu-of Lord Krishna's beautiful girls; mukhya-the most important; svayam-personally; anuraga-love; vihara-pastimes; hari-charming; murtih-the form.

     She is a beautiful goddess born from King Vrishabhanu, who is a jewel ocean of the pastimes of saintly deeds in Vraja. She is the first of Lord Krishna's beautiful beloveds. She is charming and playful in the pastimes of love.

Text 23

dayita-ghana-tadid-vilasi-varna

     priyatama-varna-savarna-svasta-vastra

harimani-taraladi-divya-divyan-

     manimaya-bhushana-bhushananga-bhangih

     dayita-the bloved; ghana-cloud; tadit-lightning flash; vilasi-splendid; varna-color; priyatama-of the beloved; varna-color; savarna-gold; svasta-manifested; vastra-garments; harimani-sapphire; tarala-locket; adi-beginning; divya-splendid; divyat-glistening; manimaya-made of jewels; bhushana-ornaments; bhushana-ornament; anga-of limbs; bhangih-the grace.

     She is like a glittering lightning flash by the monsoon cloud of Her beloved. She wears beautiful garments colored like Her beloved. The beautiful grace of Her limbs decorates Her sapphire locket and glistening ornaments.

Text 24

upamiti-padavim svam eva yanti

     su-parimita-vyatishobhitanga-sangha

prati-kakubha-shubhankara-prathalih

     sahaja-vilakshana-lakshanankita-shrih

     upamiti-padavim-comparison; svam-own; eva-indeed; yanti-attains; su-parimita-beautiful; vyatishobhita-glorious; anga-sangha-limbs; prati-kakubha-in all directions; shubhankara-prathalih-giving auspiciousness; sahaja-natural; vilakshana-extraordinary; lakshana-characteristics; ankita-marked; shrih-beauty.

     She can be compared only to Herself. Her limbs are very beautiful. Her glories have made all directions auspicious. She is glorious with the most auspicious marks.

Text 25

shashi-kamala-rucam padapi jetri

     nija-nakha-kantibhir ujjvalena tena

avayava-kulam anyad anyad astu

     pratinava-rocir upatta-kanti-cittam

     shashi-moon; kamala-lotus; rucam-glory; pada-with a foot; api-even; jetri-defeating; nija-nakha-kantibhih-with the splendor of nails; ujjvalena-glorious; tena-by that; avayava-kulam-limbs; anyat-another; anyat-another; astu-may be; pratinava-rocih-new splendor; upatta-kanti-beauty; cittam-the heart.

     The splendor of Her toenails defeats the beauty of the moon and the lotus. The beauty of each of Her limbs enchants the heart of Shri Krishna.

Text 26

su-kusuma-sukumaratavataras

     tri-jagati saurabha-saurabhakara-shrih

rita-mita-madhura-priyartha-riti-

     pravalita-varnana-riti-labdha-varna

     su-kusuma-beautiful flowers; sukumarata-softness and delicacy; avatarah-descent; tri-jagati-the three worlds; saurabha-of all fragrant things; saurabha-the fragrance; akara-host; shrih-beauty; rita-true; mita-slight; madhura-sweet; priya-beloved; artha-for the sake; riti-movement; pravalita-done; varnana-description; riti-way; labdha-attained; varna-color.

     She is the softness and delicateness of flowers descended to the three worlds. She is the fragrance of fragrances. She speaks sweet and graceful words to please Her beloved.

Text 27

sumati-mati-guruh samasta-vidya

     sakala-kala-valitapi namra-citta

hriyam anu vinayam nayam samajnam

     api dadhati svajanadi-sharma-datri

     sumati-mati-guruh-the most intelligent of the intelligent; samasta-vidya-all knowledge; sakala-kala-valita-skilled in all arts; api-also; namra-humble; citta-heart; hriyam-shyness; anu-following; vinayam-gentleness; nayam-righteousness; samajnam-fame; api-also; dadhati-places; svajana-own devotees; adi-beginning with; sharma-auspiciousness; datri-giving.

     She is the most intelligent of the intelligent, learned in all knowledge, artistic in all arts, humble at heart, and the giver of shyness, humbleness, righteousness, fame, happiness, and auspiciousness to Her devotees.

Text 28

nikhilaga-karunadikair gunais tam

     sva-dayitam eva tulam sadapi dhartri

guru-nikara-dayaspadati-bhaktih

     sthira-cara-harda-sukhamritabhishikta

     nikhilaga-going to all; karuna-mercy; adikaih-begining with; gunaih-with virtues; tam-to Him; sva-dayitam-Her beloved; eva-indeed; tulam-equality; sada-always; api-also; dhartri-manifesting; guru-nikara-great; daya-mercy; aspada-abode; ati-bhaktih-great devotion; sthira-cara-to the moving and unmoving beings; harda-friendship; sukha-happiness; amrita-nectar; abhishikta-anointed.

     Her virtues, beginning with kindness to all living beings, are equalled only by those of Lord Krishna Himself. She is affectionate and devoted to Her superiors. She is the well-wisher of all living beings, moving and inert. She is sprinkled with the nectar of happiness.

Text 29

priya-pada-nakha-kanti-lesha-nirman-

     chana-para-citta-dasha-vashanuvelam

bhramaram api tadiya-duta-buddhya

     pranayaja-citra-gira vicitrayanti

     priya-dear; pada-nakha-toenails; kanti-splendor; lesha-fragment; nirmanchana-arati; para-devoted; citta-heart; dasha-condition; vasha-control; anuvelam-the limit; bhramaram-bee; api-also; tadiya-duta-buddhya-with the idea of a messenger; pranayaja-affectionate; citra-wonderful; gira-words; vicitrayanti-fills with wonder.

     In Her heart She again and again offers arati to a single ray of light from Her beloved's toenail. Thinking a bumblebee to be His messenger, She speaks very wonderful words of love for Him.

Text 30

marud api calati sva-bhavatash cet

     kvacid anukulataya nijabhisare

nava-vidham api tatra bhakta-bhavam

     vinidadhati priya-bhakta-citta-sakta

     marut-breeze; api-even; calati-moves; sva-bhavatah-by Her own nature; cet-if; kvacit-somewhere; anukulataya-with love; nijabhisare-in the meeting; nava-vidham-nine kinds; api-also; tatra-there; bhakta-bhavam-love of the devotee; vinidadhati-places; priya-bhakta-citta-sakta-heart attached to the dear one.

     If the breeze moves as She approaches the rendezvous, She thinks Her lover must be coming. She enters the heart of a devotee that lovingly engages in nine kinds of devotional service.

Text 31

bahir anumiti-dura-bhava-pura-

     sva-carita-carutaya sada vasanti

racayati rahasi priya-jane sa

     sva-dayitam anv api narma-keli-sharma

     bahih-outside; anumiti-comparison; dura-far; bhava-love; pura-flood; sva-own; carita-pastimes; carutaya-with the beauty; sada-always; vasanti-residing; racayati-does; rahasi-in secret; priya-jane-dear; sa-following; sva-dayitam-beloved; anv-following; api-also; narma-keli-sharma-playful joking pastimes.

     She is always decorated with incomparable loving pastimes. In a secluded place She happily jokes with Her gopi friends and Her beloved.

Text 32

bhru-kuti-nayana-bhangi-sangi kutrapy

     ati-vinaya-prathi catu kutracic ca

vashayati dayitam harim priya sa

     kim idam iti prathanaya naham ise

     bhru-kuti-nayana-bhangi-sangi-knitted eyebrows; kutrapi-somewhere; ati-vinaya-prathi-very humble; catu-flattering words; kutracic-somewhere; ca-and; vashayati-brings under control; dayitam-beloved; harim-Lord Krishna; priya-dear; sa-She; kim-what?; idam-this; iti-thus; prathanaya-to glorify; na-not; aham-I; ise-am able.

     Sometimes She knits Her eyebrows and sometimes She speaks sweet and humble words. In this way She brings her beloved Krishna completely under Her control. How can I glorify Her properly? I do not have the power to glorify Her properly.

Text 33

harir api sushubhe sa yabhir uccair

     anugati-maditaya su-gana-dhamni

pranaya-rini-dasham avapa yasam

     prathamatama khalu tasu saiva saiva

     harih-Krishna; api-also; sushubhe-shines; sa-he; yabhih-with whom; uccaih-greatly; anugati-maditaya-present before each gopi; su-gana-dhamni-in the rasa-dance circle; pranaya-rini-dasham-the state of being a debtor in love; avapa-attaining; yasam-of whom; prathamatama-the first; khalu-kindeed; tasu-among them; sa-She; eva-indeed; sa-She; eva-indeed.

     Shri Krishna is splendidly manifest before each gopi in the rasa-dance circle. He is deeply in debt for the gopis' love. Radha is the first of the gopis. She is the first.

Text 34

shrinu gunam aparam kripa-vilasam

     vrisharavijam anu rasa-keli-naktam

muraripur amukam ninaya duram

     nija-nayanam bubudhe muda tu neyam

     shrinu-hear; gunam-quality; aparam-peerless; kripa-vilasam-pastimes of mercy; vrisharavijam-the daughter of King Vrishabhanu; anu-following; rasa-keli-rasa pastimes; naktam-night; muraripuh-Krishna; amukam-her; ninaya-leading; duram-far away; nija-nayanam-own destination; bubudhe-knew; muda-happily; tu-indeed; na-not; iyam-She.

     Now please hear the pastimes of mercy Radha enjoyed on the night of the rasa dance. Lord Krishna took Her far away. With great happiness She did not know where He was taking Her.

Text 35

tad api tad-asahishnavah sapatnyah

     kim api jajalpur amur amum vinindya

iyam api tu murari-melanaya

     svayam upapattim adad amushu sushthu

     tad api-nevertheless; tad-asahishnavah-intolerant; sapatnyah-rivals; kim api-something; jajalpuh-said; amuh-they; amum-to Her; vinindya-rebuking; iyam-She; api-also; tu-iondeed; murari-melanaya-to meet Lord Krishna; svayam-personally; upapattim-attainment; adat-gave; amushu-to them; sushthu-indeed.

     Unable to tolerate Radha's good fortune, Her gopi rivals criticized Her. Radha still arranged for their meeting with Krishna.

Text 36

guna-kulam aparam kim anga varnyam

     hari-rati-varidhi-bhanga-sangha-rupam

ayi shrinu hridaya prage ca tasyas

     caritam idam mridu tat-priyasya catha

     guna-kulam-many virtues; aparam-peerless; kim-what?; anga-O gentle one; varnyam-describable; hari-with Lord Krishna; rati-amorous pastimes; varidhi-in the ocean; bhanga-sangha-waves; rupam-the form; ayi-O; shrinu-hear; hridaya-O heart; prage-in the presence; ca-and; tasyah-of Her; caritam-pastime; idam-this; mridu-sweet; tat-priyasya-of Her beloved; ca-and; atha-now.

     How can I describe her peerless virtues? How can I describe the girl who is a flood of waves in an ocean of amorous pastimes with Lord Krishna? O heart, please hear a sweet pastime She enjoyed with Her beloved at sunrise.

Text 37

anumitam akarod yadalpa-kalpam

     rajani-vibhagam iyam tada tu kantam

akuruta bhuja-pasha-baddham asra-

     snapita-nibham kurute sma varshma casya

     anumitam-followed; akarot-did; yada-when; alpa-kalpam-a little done; rajani-vibhagam-the night; iyam-She; tada-then; tu-indeed; kantam-beloved; akuruta-did; bhuja-pasha-baddham-bounbd with rope of the arms; asra-with tears; snapita-bathed; nibham-near; kurute sma-did; varshma-body; ca-and; asya-of Him.

     When She understood that only very little of the night remained, Radha tightly bound Her lover with the ropes of Her arms and bathed His body with Her tears.

Text 38

atha bahu-vinayam dadhan murarih

     nayana-payamsy apasarayann amushyah

sva-nayana-salilena sardham angam

     nijam akarod idam iyam apy abhikshnam

     atha-then; bahu-vinayam-great humbleness; dadhan-doinf; murarih-Lord Krishna; nayana-payamsi-tears from His eyes; apasarayann-wiping away; amushyah-of Her; sva-nayana-salilena-own tears from the eyes; sardham-with; angam-body; nijam-own; akarot-did; idam-this; iyam-Dhe; api-also; abhikshnam-again and again.

     Lord Krishna very gently wiped away Her tears, but then He bathed His body again and again with His own tears.

Text 39

tad anu ca lalita-vishakhike dve

     sama-vayasav anayor upetya parshvam

ahima-kara-himartu-rashmi-tulyat

     khara-vacanat patu lumpatah sma jadyam

     tad anu-then; ca-and; lalita-vishakhike-Lalita and Vishakha; dve-both; sama-vayasau-the same age; anayoh-both; upetya-approaching; parshvam-the side; ahima-kara-warm; himartu-in the winter; rashmi-rays; tulyat-like; khara-vacanat-hard words; patu-sharp; lumpatah sma-broke; jadyam-coolness.

     Then Radha's two friends Lalita and Vishakha came to Their side. With sharp words like a warm winter sun, the two girls broke the coolness of the divine couple's motionless embrace.

Text 40

hriyam iyam abala tada tu yata

     dayita-tanor upaguhanam vishrijya

svapanam iva gata kshanam niriha

     punar iva jagaranam bhayad dadambha

     hriyam-syness; iyam-this; abala-girl; tada-then; tu-indeed; yata-attained; dayita-tanoh-of Her lover's body; upaguhanam-embrace; vishrijya-doing; svapanam-sleep; iva-as if; gata-attained; kshanam-a moment; niriha-motionless; punah-again; iva-like; jagaranam-wakefulness; bhayat-from fear; dadambha-cheated.

     Radha became embarrassed. Again She embraced Her lover. Pretending to be asleep, She lay motionless for a moment. Frightened, She tried to cheat the wakefulness that had come.

Text 41

ahar-udita-nibham parash ca yata

     hari-dayita hari-mataram bhaveyuh

iti tad-udita-sambhramad ayasid

     ahar-udayanuga-karma-dharma-dhama

     ahar-udita-nibham-like the coming of day; parah-again; ca-and; yata-attained; hari-dayita-Lord Krishna's beloved; hari-mataram-to Lord Krishna's mother; bhaveyuh-would be; iti-thus; tad-udita-sambhramat-in haste; ayasit-went; ahar-udaya-the coming of daytime; anuga-following; karma-dharma-dhama-duties.

     When daytime came, Krishna's dear gopis remembered Krishna's mother. In great haste they went to perform their duties.

Text 42

rajani-vilasita-prasangi-vasah-

     kulam ajahat tadiyam yad eva hridyam

aparam akurutanga-sangi yat tu

     skhalayitum ishtam aho bali tu dishtah

     rajani-night; vilasita-splendid; prasangi-touching; vasah-kulam-garments; ajahat-abandoned; tadiyam-His; yat-what; eva-indeed; hridyam-dear; aparam-peerless; akuruta-did; anga-limbs; sangi-touching; yat-what; tu-indeed; skhalayitum-to stumble; ishtam-desired; ahah-Oh; bali-powerful; tu-indeed; dishtah-showed.

     When night came She was happy to abandon Her favorite garment. Now that day has come, She again holds the garment to Her limbs. Ah, time has the power to take away what is most dear.

Text 43

pada-kara-vadanam muhuh punana

     yad iha jalam visasarja shubhra-patre

bhuvam api tad idam bhuvah-svaradiny

     api bhuvanani sada punad vibhati

     pada-feet; kara-hands; vadanam-mouth; muhuh-again and again; punana-washing; yat-what; iha-here; jalam-water; visasarja-took; shubhra-patre-in a beautiful cup; bhuvam-the ground; api-and; tat-that; idam-this; bhuvah-svaradini-beginning weithb worlds Bhuvar and Svar; api-also; bhuvanani-realms; sada-always; punat-purifying; vibhati-shines.

     With water from a beautiful cup again and again She washed her mouth, hands, and feet, and then threw the water to the ground, water that purifies the celestial worlds beginning with Bhuvar and Svar.

Text 44

akuruta na param bahih-sniham sa

     hari-dayita muhur antara-sniham ca

hari-vapur-upayukta-taila-shesham

     vinidadhati khalu ya tulam sisheve

     akuruta-did; na-not; param-more; bahih-sniham-external love; sa-She; hari-dayita-Lord Krishna's beloved; muhuh-again and again; antara-sniham-love within; ca-and; hari-of Lord Krishna; vapuh-on the form; upayukta-engaged; taila-oil; shesham-remaining; vinidadhati-places; khalu-indeed; ya-who; tulam-equal; sisheve-attained.

     No longer openly showing Her love, Lord Krishna's beloved now kept that love hidden in Her heart. Taking the remaining oil, She massaged Lord Krishna's limbs. She was His equal.

Text 45

surabhibhir atha mardanani kritva-

     snapayad amum udakena tadrishena

sahaja-surabhita tatas tad-angad

     udayamita vijita dishash cakara

     surabhibhih-fragrant; atha-then; mardanani-massage; kritva-doing; asnapayat-bathed; amum-Him; udakena-with water; tadrishena-like that; sahaja-surabhita-naturally fragrant; tatah-then; tad-angat-from His body; udayamita-exalted; vijita-defeated; dishah-directions; cakara-did.

     After massaging Him, She bathed Him with scented water, and all the directions became filled with a sweet fragrance.

Text 46

tanum anu vavase saramshukam sa

     tad api tanush-chavim ujjagara tasyah

ghana-tati-pihite 'pi surya-bimbe

     dishi dishi rajati tasya rashmi-sanghah

     tanum-body; anu-following; vavase-covered; saramshukam-with fine garments; sa-She; tat-taht; api-also; tanuh-body; chavim-splendor; ujjagara-awakened; tasyah-of Her; ghana-tati-pihite-eclipsing a host of monsoon clouds; api-evebn; surya-bimbe-the sun; dishi-in the directions; dishi-after direction; rajati-shines; tasya-of Him; rashmi-sanghah-the rays of light.

     Although She covered Krishna's form with beautiful garments, She made the glory of His limbs increase. He became like a host of monsoon clouds and a brilliant sun filling all directions with rays of light.

Text 47

athava

hari-ratir ati-gupyate taya sa

     tad api ca tac-chavir ikshyate bahish ca

vividha-mani-vibhushanam varakshyah

     sukhayati tah sva-sakhir itidam ittham

     athava-or; hari-ratih-Lord Krishna's love; ati-gupyate-became hidden; taya-by Her; sa-She; tad api-still; ca-and; tac-chavih-His glory; ikshyate-is seen; bahih-outisde; ca-and; vividha-mani-vibhushanam-various ornaments; varakshyah-of the girl with the beautiful eyes; sukhayati-pleases; tah-them; sva-sakhih-Her friends.

     Or, it may also be said:

     Although She carefully hid Her love for Krishna, it could still be seen manifested as Lord Krishna's glory. The many jewel ornaments beautiful-eyed Radha placed on Him delighted Her gopi friends.

Text 48

vraja-nripa-mithunasya canghri-tirtham

     vraja-nripates tanayasya ca prapiya

japa-vidhi-vihita-dvi-varna-mantra

     hari-jananim avalokitum pratasthe

     vraja-nripa-mithunasya-of the king and queen of Vraja; ca-and; anghri-of the feet; tirtham-to the holy place; vraja-nripateh-of the king of Vraja; tanayasya-of the son; ca-and; prapiya-drinking; japa-vidhi-vihita-dvi-varna-mantra-by chanting the mantra of two syllables; hari-Lord Krishna; jananim-the mother; avalokitum-to see; pratasthe-went.

     By chanting the two-syllable mantra "Krish-na", Radha drank the sacred water of the feet of Lord Krishna, King Nanda, and Mother Yasoda. Then She went to see Yashoda, Lord Krishna's mother.

Text 49

atha hari-jananim prati prayatapy

     abhimukham eti na sa sakhi-vritapi

api tu kutila-vartmananugamya

     pranamati tat-padayor nidhaya bhalam

     atha-then; hari-jananim-to Lord Krishna's mother; prati-to; prayata-went; api-also; abhimukham-before; eti-went; na-not; sa-She; sakhi-vrita-surrounded by friends; api-also; api-also; tu-indeed; kutila-vartmana-by the crooked path; anugamya-following; pranamati-bows down; tat-padayoh-at her feet; nidhaya-placing; bhalam-forehead.

     Then Radha went to Lord Krishna's mother, Yashoda. Accompanied by many friends, and not able to approach her directly, Radha went by a crooked path, finally placing Her forehead at Yashoda's feet.

Text 50

atha hari-janani svayam karabhyam

     shirasi samunnamite sa-yatnam asyah

parimalam upalabhya sasram enam

     pihita-tanum parirabhya nandati sma

     atha-then; hari-janani-Mother Yashoda; svayam-personally; karabhyam-with both hands; shirasi-on the head; samunnamite-raised; sa-yatnam-with care; asyah-of Her; parimalam-scent; upalabhya-attaining; sasram-with tears; enam-Her; pihita-covered; tanum-the body; parirabhya-embracing; nandati sma-was delighted.

     With both hands touching Radha's head, Mother Yashoda carefully picked Her up, smelled Her head, wept, enveloped Her in a great hug, and became very happy.

Text 51

tad anu tad-upadeshatah samastam

     guru-vanitam avanamya ramya-citta

prithag upavishati samasta-drishtir

     aharata candra-mukhi cakora-tulyah

     tad anu-then; tad-upadeshatah-by her instruction; samastam-all; guru-vanitam-the elder lady; avanamya-bowing down; ramya-beautiful; citta-heart; prithag-specific; upavishati-sits down; samasta-drishtih-all eyes; aharata-takes; candra-mukhi-moon face; cakora-tulyah-like cakora birds.

     By Yashoda's order, Radha with the beautiful heart bowed down before the elder ladies and then sat down. Her face like the moon, She charmed everyone's cakora-bird eyes.

Text 52

yad api muhur iyam sadanubhuta

     tad api tada milati pratisvam ardram

rajani-virahita cakara varsha-

     janir iva gharma-kaniyasi samastam

     yad api-although; muhuh-again and again; iyam-She; sada-always; anubhuta-experienced; tad api-still; tada-then; milati-meets; pratisvam-own; ardram-melting with love; rajani-virahita-without the night; cakara-did; varshajanih-frog; iva-like; gharma-kaniyasi-troubled by the hot summer; samastam-completely.

     Again and again gazing at Her, the ladies melted with love for Radha. They became agitated like frogs troubled by summer heat when the cool night is over.

Text 53

iti sati carite hari-priyaya

     hari-caritam shrinu citta varnayami

griha-gata-vibhave su-varnite syad

     griha-pati-varnanam ashu saukhya-dayi

     iti-thus; sati-being so; carite-pastimes; hari-priyaya-of Lord Krishna's beloved; hari-caritam-Lord Krishna's pastimes; shrinu-please hear; citta-O heart; varnayami-I shall describe; griha-gata-vibhave-in the opulence of His home; su-varnite-described; syat-is; griha-pati-varnanam-description of the master of the home; ashu-at once; saukhya-dayi-giving happiness.

     O heart, I have told you something of Radha's pastimes. Now I will tell you something of Lord Krishna's pastimes. I have told you something of the glory of Lord Krishna's abode. Now I will give to you the blissful description of that abode's ruler.

Text 54

hari-dayitatama yadashu talpad

     dina-mukha-kritya-krite kriteham asit

harir api sa tada tad-artham atma-

     priya-sakha-dasa-gatena sevyate sma

     hari-dayitatama-Krishna's dearest beloved; yada-when; ashu-quickly; talpat-from the bed; dina-mukha-kritya-krite-to perform daily duties; krita-done; iham-duty; asit-was; harih-Lord Krishna; api-also; sa-He; tada-then; tad-artham-for that purpose; atma-to His heart; priya-dear; sakha-friend; dasa-servant; gatena-attained; sevyate sma-was served.

     When Krishna's most beloved Radha rose from bed to perform Her daily duties, Lord Krishna, rising for the same purpose, was served by His servant-friend.

Text 55

sa rajani-vasanam sasarja tac ca

     sphutam iva sucayati sma gudha-vrittam

iha ca tad idam antarangam ittham

     pishu-namitiva tada smitam suhridbhih

     sa-He; rajani-vasanam-the grament of night; sasarja-abandoning; tac-that; ca-and; sphutam-clearly; iva-as if; sucayati sma-indicated; gudha-vrittam-confidentiual pastimes; iha-here; ca-and; tat-that; idam-this; antarangam-secret; ittham-thus; pishunam-indication; iti-thus; iva-like; tada-then; smitam-smile; suhridbhih-with friends.

     When Lord Krishna removed His night garment, the marks of His secret amorous pastimes became exposed. They were like a traitor telling His secrets. Seeing them, His servant friends smiled and laughed.

Text 56

mukha-kara-caranam hareh su-dhautam

     kamala-vanani jigaya tac ca pashya

vrajam anu kamalalayapi yasya

     shrayati rajah padayor yathatra vandi

     mukha-kara-caranam-face, hands, and feet; hareh-of Lord Krishna; su-dhautam-carefully washed; kamala-vanani-the forest of lotus flowers; jigaya-defeating; tac-that; ca-and; pashya-see; vrajam-Vraja; anu-following; kamalalaya-the abode of lotus flowers; api-also; yasya-of which; shrayati-takes shelter; rajah-dust; padayoh-of the feet; yatha-as; atra-here; vandi-praising.

     O heart, gaze on Lord Krishna's carefully washed face, hands, and feet, which defeat forests of lotus flowers. Goddess Lakshmi, who is beautiful like a world of lotus flowers, has come to Vraja, become a poet, and taken shelter of the dust of His feet.

Text 57

bahu-vidham api tailam ishta-gandham

     dhritam abhitah sa vidagdha-tani-digdhah

surabhitam iha radhaya tu devya

     svayam urari-kurute sma krishnacandrah

     bahu-vidham-many kinds; api-also; tailam-oil; ishta-gandham-sweetly scented; dhritam-held; abhitah-everywhere; sa-He; vidagdha-tani-digdhah-expertly anointed; surabhitam-fragrant; iha-here; radhaya-by Radha; tu-indeed; devya-goddess; svayam-personally; urari-kurute sma-accepted; krishnacandrah-Lord Krishnacandra.

     Then Lord Krishnacandra allowed Goddess Radha to expertly anoint His limbs with many kinds of sweetly scented oil.

Text 58

tad aghajiti su-tailam adadane

     samajani pushitata na tat tu citram

prathamam api sa tan-mudabhijghrann

     agamad amudrishatam tad eva citram

     tat-that; aghajiti-Lord Krishna; su-tailam-sweet oil; adadane-accepted; samajani-manifested; pushitata-nourished; na-not; tat-that; tu-indeed; citram-wonderful; prathamam-first; api-even; sa-He; tat-that; muda-happoily; abhijghrann-smelling; agamat-went; amudrishatam-to a condition like that; tat-that; eva-indeed; citram-wonderful.

     Whoever accepts the remnants of this oil that massaged Lord Krishna attains intense love for Krishna. That is not surprising. Whoever even once happily smells the fragrance of that oil also attains intense love for Krishna. That is surprising.

Text 59

sa suci-surabhina jalena siktam

     sva-vapur akarayad idrisham vidhatum

ahaha shrinu manas tad eva tat-tad-

     guna-mahasa samabhud ativa sandram

     sa-He; suci-surabhina-by that sweet fragrance; jalena-by water; siktam-sprinkled; sva-vapuh-own form; akarayat-caused; idrisham-like this; vidhatum-to place; ahaha-aha; shrinu-please hear; manah-O heart; tat-that; eva-indeed; tat-tat-various; guna-of qualities; mahasa-with the glory; samabhut-became; ativa-very; sandram-intense.

     With scented water Lord Krishna then washed His own limbs. O heart, please hear about the great splendor of Lord Krishna's form.

Text 60

hari-tanum anumarjanam vidhitsan

     mridur iyam ity adhigatya kampate sma

jala-guru-vasanam visarjayams tad-

     dvayam aparam sa dadhat praphullati sma

     hari-of Lord Krishna; tanum-the form; anumarjanam-massage; vidhitsan-doing; mriduh-gentle; iyam-She; iti-thus; adhigatya-understanding; kampate sma-trembled; jala-guru-vasanam-garments heavey with water; visarjayamh-removing; tat-that; dvayam-both; aparam-another; sa-He; dadhat-He; praphullati sma-blossomed.

     After massaging Lord Krishna's body, the servant knew that Krishna's form was now very soft and relaxed. Trembling, the servant removed Lord Krishna's wet garments and dressed Him in two dry garments. He blossomed with happiness.

Text 61

kanaka-nibha-pata-dvayam patiyan

     paridadhad ambuda-rocir upta-keshah

sa-tilaka-laghu-bhushanah sva-kantya

     tri-jagati kanti-daya-sakhin didhinva

     kanaka-nibha-pata-dvayam-two garments like gold; patiyan-expert; paridadhat-placed; ambuda-rocih-splendid like a cloud; upta-tied; keshah-hair; sa-tilaka-laghu-bhushanah-with tilaka and graceful ornaments; sva-kantya-with splendor; tri-jagati-in the three worlds; kanti-splendor; daya-mercy; sakhin-friends; didhinva-pleased.

     The expert servant placed two garments splendid like gold on the monsoon-cloud limbs of Lord Krishna. Splendid, decorated with tilaka and graceful ornaments, and His hair expertly tied, Lord Krishna delighted the friends of splendor and mercy in the three worlds.

Text 62

harir atha kanakasane nivishya

     vyaracayad acamanam yatha nidishtam

paridadhad upavitam anyad asij

     japam anu sandadhad apy adipi tatra

     harih-Lord Krishna; atha-then; kanakasane-on a golden throne; nivishya-sitting; vyaracayat-did; acamanam-acamana; yatha-as; nidishtam-indicated; paridadhat-placing; upavitam-sacred thread; anyat-another; asit-did; japam-japa; anu-following; sandadhat-did; api-also; adipi-shone; tatra-there.

     Sitting on a golden throne, Lord Krishna performed acamana, accepted a new sacred thread, and chanted mantras. He shone with great splendor.

Text 63

yadu-puram anu yat pradhana-bhavam

     harir akaroj janake 'pi vidyamane

tad ucitam ucitam tu natra yasmat

     pitri-sutatagata-taratamyam asti

     yadu-of the Yadavas; puram-to the city; anu-following; yat-what; pradhana-bhavam-bowing down three times a day; harih-Lord rishna;K akarot-did; janake-to His father; api-also; vidyamane-being so; tat-that; ucitam-proper; ucitam-proper; tu-indeed; na-not; atra-here; yasmat-because; pitri-father; sutata-being a son; agata-attained; taratamyam-hierarchy; asti-is.

     Three times a day Lord Krishna bowed down to His father in Dvaraka. That was proper. It was not proper in Vraja. The father and son relationship in both places were different.

Text 64

vraja-pati-mithunam sadapi balyam

     harim anucintayed evam aha nityam

vayam iha su-kritani yani kurmah

     pratinidhayas tava tatra na sva-tantrah

     vraja-pati-mithunam-the king and queen of Vraja; sada-always; api-also; balyam-child; harim-Krishna; anucintayet-remembered; evam-thus; aha-said; nityam-always; vayam-we; iha-here; su-kritani-poious deeds; yani-which; kurmah-we did; pratinidhayah-pictures; tava-of You; tatra-there; na-not; sva-tantrah-independent.

     O Krishna, as the king and queen of Vraja daily meditated on You, so we have given these pictures of You. We have not invented anything.

Text 65

iti harir iha nati-dharma-karmany

     ushasi karoti pituh pramoda-kari

api tu tad-anumodananukulam

     bhavika-kritim vidadhati matur agre

     iti-thus; harih-Lord Krishna; iha-here; na-not; ati-dharma-karmani-beyond religious duties; ushasi-at dawn; karoti-does; pituh-of the father; pramoda-kari-delighting; api-also; tu-indeed; tad-anumodananukulam-following his happiness; bhavika-kritim-religious duties; vidadhati-does; matuh-of the mother; agre-in the presence.

     Lord Krishna never deviated from His religious duties. Every morning He would please His father and mother by performing these duties.

Text 66

harir atha calati sma matri-parshvam

     saha sakhibhir dhvanayan vibhushanani

sa tad avakalayan vadhu-nikayah

     sapadi sasara rahasya-paka-dhama

     harih-Lord Krishna; atha-then; calati sma-went; matri-parshvam-to His mother's side; saha-with; sakhibhih-friends; dhvanayan-sounding; vibhushanani-ornaments; sa-He; tat-that; avakalayan-seeing; vadhu-nikayah-the women; sapadi-at once; sasara-went; rahasya-paka-dhama-to the kitchen.

    His ornaments tinkling, Krishna went to His mother. Seeing that the gopis had come, He went to the kitchen.

Text 67

atha hari-janani harim nirikshya

     vraja-mahilabhir iyaya tasya parshvam

sutam anugamanam vyaloki dhenoh

     samam anaya na taram gavam parasam

     atha-then; hari-janani-Krishna's mother; harim-Krishna; nirikshya-seeing; vraja-mahilabhih-with the girls of Vraja; iyaya-went; tasya-of Him; parshvam-to the side; sutam-the son; anugamanam-following; vyaloki-saw; dhenoh-a cow; samam-with; anaya-by her; na-not; taram-crossing; gavam-of the cows; parasam-transcendental.

     When they saw Him, Yashoda and the gopis went to Krishna. A cow can approach her own calf but the other cows cannot.

Text 68

padam anu patanam bhaven na tasyah

     savidha-jusha harina drutam milantyah

iti harir avanamya dura-deshac

     ciram iva tadvad atishthad ishta-bhaktih

     padam-foot; anu-following; patanam-falling; bhaven-may be; na-not; tasyah-of her; savidha-jusha-engaged in that way; harina-by Lord Krishna; drutam-quickly; milantyah-meeting; iti-thus; harih-Lord Krishna; avanamya-bowing; dura-deshac-from afar; ciram-slowly; iva-as if; tadvat-thus; atishthat-stood; ishta-bhaktih-devoted.

     Krishna devotedly bowed to her from afar. She stumbled as she ran to Him.

Text 69

drutam atha janani tam etya putram

     drutam udaninayad agraham dadhana

tad anu ca su-ciram prasajya murdhni

     sravad-udakakshi-yugam tam aluloke

     drutam-quickly; atha-then; janani-the mother; tam-Him; etya-attaining; putram-son; drutam-quickly; udaninayat-picked up; agraham-taking; dadhana-holding; tat-that; anu-following; ca-and; su-ciram-for a long time; prasajya-smelling; murdhni-on the head; sravat-flowing; udaka-tears; akshi-yugam-eyes; tam-at Him; aluloke-gazed.

     Mother Yashoda ran to Her son, held Him, smelled His head, and gazed at Him with tear-filled eyes.

Text 70

harir avakalayan sa-rohinika

     vraja-mahila janani-samana-bhava

tad-anugunaka-bhakti-bhag amusham

     namana-krid ajasra-jalena sicyate sma

     harih-Lord Krishna; avakalayan-seeing; sa-rohinika-with Rohini; vraja-mahila-the women of Vraja; janani-samana-like to His mother; bhava-love; tad-anugunaka-bhakti-bhaga-with devotion like that; amusham-of them; namana-krit-bowing down; ajasra-jalena-with tears; sicyate sma-was sprinkled.

     Seeing Rohini and the other women of Vraja, women that loved Him as His mother loved Him, Lord Krishna respectfully bowed before them, and they sprinkled Him with the tears from their eyes.

Text 71

atha bala-valitah pare sakhayah

     saha-madhumangalakah samagatas te

yad ajitam abhajams tad ahni citram

     vidhum anusajya shubha-graha virejuh

     atha-then; bala-valitah-accompanied by Balarama; pare-other; sakhayah-friends; saha-madhumangalakah-with Madhumangala; samagatah-came; te-they; yat-which; ajitam-Krishna; abhajamh-worshiped; tat-that; ahni-in the day; citram-wonder; vidhum-moon; anusajyabeing surrounded; shubha-graha-by auspicious planets; virejuh-shone.

     Then Balarama, Madhumangala, and other friends came and worshiped Krishna. They were like a moon and many auspicious stars wonderfully shining in the daytime.

Text 72

atha punar upavesham agatas te

     hari-bala-matri-mukhah sukhad asheshah

hari-bala-valita yathasvamasann

     adhivividhashanam udyad-asra-netrah

     atha-then; punah-again; upavesham-sitting; agatah-came; te-they; hari-bala-matri-mukhah-headed by Krishna, Balarama, and Yashoda; sukhat-happily; asheshah-the others; hari-bala-valita-accompanied by Krishna and Balarama; yatha-as; svam-own; asann-sitting; adhivividhasanam-various seats; udyat-rising; asra-tears; netrah-eyes.

     Then Krishna, Balarama, Yashoda, and the others all happily sat down. Tears filled the eyes of the friends of Krishna and Balarama.

Text 73

atha puru-guru-dara-lambhitashir

     batu-sahitah pratipadya vipra-bharya

valayita-sakalah sa rama-krishnah

     pranamana-sangatam unnaman didhinva

     atha-then; puru-guru-dara-the noble ladies; lambhitashih-blessing; batu-sahitah-with the boys; pratipadya-approaching; vipra-bharya-the wives of the brahmanas; valayita-sakalah-surrounded; sa-He; rama-krishnah-Krishna and Balarama; pranamana-sangatam-bowing down; unnaman-rising; didhinva-pleased.

     Accompanied by their sons, the exalted brahmana ladies gave their blessings. Krishna and Balarama bowed before them, stood up, and did everything to please them.

Text 74

dvija-kula-mahila batu-pradhana

     dina-dinam ashisham adbhutam dadanah

tad-udayam api shashvad ikshamana

     vidadhati sakshata-laja-pushpa-vrishtim

     dvija-kula-mahila-the brahmana ladies; batu-pradhana-with their sons in front; dina-dinam-day after day; ashisham-blessing; adbhutam-wonderful; dadanah-giving; tad-udayam-the rising of that; api-also; shashvat-always; ikshamanah-seeing; vidadhati-places; sakshata-laja-pushpa-vrishtim-a shower of grains and flowers.

     Day after day the brahmana ladies and their sons came, blessed Krishna, gazed on Him, and showered Him with rice and flowers.

Text 75

harir atha kapilah sa-navya-vatsa

     rajata-khura-prakarah suvarna-shringih

vividha-mani-vibhushanah samarcya

     dvija-batusad akarod vidhana-yuktam

     harih-Lord Krishna; atha-then; kapilah-the brown cows; sa-navya-vatsa-with new calves; rajata-khura-prakarah-with silver hooves; suvarna-shringih-with gold horns; vividha-mani-vibhushanah-with many ornaments; samarcya-worshiping; dvija-batusat-like brahmana boys; akarot-did; vidhana-yuktam-properly.

     After worshiping the cows and calves, who all had silver hooves, gold horns, and many jewel ornaments, Lord Krishna gave them in charity to the brahmana boys.

Text 76

dhrita-mani-navakam suvarna-patram

     ghrita-paripurita-bhuri-kanti-madhyam

paricita-mukha-bimba-bimbam ishas

     tithi-ganakaya didesha desha-rupam

     dhrita-mani-navakam-with nine jewels; suvarna-patram-golden plates; ghrita-paripurita-bhuri-kanti-madhyam-very splendid; paricita-mukha-bimba-bimbam-reflecting the face; ishah-the Lord; tithi-ganakaya-to the guests; didesha-gave; desha-rupam-beautiful.

     Then Lord Krishna gave to His guests splendidly beautiful golden plates decorated with the nine kinds of jewels, plates like mirrors that gave a clear reflection of the holder's face.

Text 77

dvija-kulaja-satir batumsh ca krishnah

     pranamana-purvakam ipsayabhivandya

madhuratara-gira vishrijya dhamne

     nija-janani-ruci-mangalam puposha

     dvija-kulaja-satih-to the saintly brahmana ladies; batumh-the sons; ca-and; krishnah-Krishna; pranamana-purvakam-first bowing down; ipsaya-with desires; abhivandya-praising; madhuratara-gira-with the most sweet words; vishrijya-giving; dhamne-in the abode; nija-janani-His mother; ruci-splendor; mangalam-auspiciousness; puposha-increased.

     Then Lord Krishna bowed down before the saintly brahmana ladies and their sons, praised them with the sweetest of words, and fulfilled their desires. In this way He brought happiness and auspiciousness to His mother.

Text 78

janayatri-janani-svashrih pitrivya-

     dika-vanitash ca vadhu-suta vimishrah

anunaya-vinaya-pranama-puja-

     dibhir upaveshataya harir didhinva

     janayatri-janani-svashrih-aunts; pitrivyadika-vanitah-the wives of His uncles; ca-and; vadhu-suta-children; vimishrah-mixed; anunaya-vinaya-pranama-humbkly bowing down; puja-worship; dibhih-beginning with; upaveshataya-with sitting; harih-Lord Krishna; didhinva-pleased.

     Then Lord Krishna humbly bowed down before His aunts and cousins, worshiped them, gave them sitting places, and pleased them.

Text 79

iti puru-krita-mangalah sa krishnah

     svaka-griha-nirmita-tat-kritir balash ca

sakhi-citam ucita-pradesham ancann

     ashana-vidhim vidhina vidhitsati sma

     iti-thus; puru-great; krita-done; mangalah-auspiciousness; sa-He; krishnah-Krishna; svaka-griha-own home; nirmita-done; tat-that; kritih-pious deed; balah-Balarama; ca-and; sakhi-citam-friends; ucita-pradesham-proper place; ancan-bowing; ashana-vidhim-meal; vidhina-peoperly; vidhitsati sma-desired to give.

     His auspicious morning duties now completed, Lord Krishna took His friends to the breakfast room. Now He wished to eat.

Texts 80-86

asita-kutila-kesha-vesha-bhangi-

     jana-jana-lobhana-shobhaya manojnam

nirupama-vadanam sa-nila-shubhra-

     cchavi-sa-vilasa-sa-shona-kona-netram

alaka-vitata-bhala-mandi-pundram

     prithutara-nirada-mukta-mukta-nasam

mani-gana-maya-kundala-prabhabhih

     savalita-ganda-rucati-roci-tundam

gala-valaya-vibhushanati-ramyam

     mani-sara-madhya-nibaddha-ratna-varyam

valaya-vilasad-urmikangadanam

     chavi-calad-urmi-bhuja-dvayati-caru

nrihari-vad-avalagna-lagna-kanci-

     stabaka-calancala-cancad-amshu-jalam

kanaka-ghana-jid antaramshukamsha-

     sprisha-mani-nupura-kanti-pura-purnam

abhimukham upavishtam ishta-paras-

     parika-nirikshana-sakshanakshi-yugmam

nava-ghana-ghanasara-kanti-prada-

     vapur unnata-dasha-jushta-prishtham

vividha-vidha-vicitra-mitra-pankti-

     dvaya-racita-drava-tarshi-matri-harshi

nija-nija-vadhu-drishya-drishya-rupam

     rahasi vinirmita-jala-randhra-vrindat

svayam api sa-misham nirikshamanam

     tad anu gavaksha-kulam kriyakulaksham

dina-mukham adhikritya bhavya-krityam

     smara sahaja-dvayam ishtam ishta-bhukti

     asita-black; kutila-curly; kesha-hair; vesha-decoration; bhangi-graceful; jana-jana-the people; lobhana-eagerness; shobhaya-with splendor;  manojnam-pleasing; nirupama-peerless; vadanam-face; sa-with; nila-dark; shubhra-beautiful; cchavi-splendor; sa-with; vilasa-playfulness; sa-with; shona-redness; kona-corners; netram-eyes; alaka-curly hair; vitata-expansion; bhala-forehead; mandi-pundram-tilaka; prithutara-nirada-mukta-mukta-nasam-His nose decorated with a great pearl; mani-gana-maya-kundala-prabhabhih-with the splendor earrings fashioned with many jewels; savalita-ganda-rucati-roci-tundam-with splendid cheeks; gala-valaya-vibhushanati-ramyam-beautiful with necklaces and other ornaments; mani-sara-madhya-nibaddha-ratna-varyam-studded with precious jewels; valaya-vilasad-urmikangadanam-with glittering bracelets, armlets, and rings; chavi-calad-urmi-bhuja-dvayati-caru-His two arms flooded with waves of handsomeness; nrihari-vat-like Lord Nrisimhadeva; avalagna-resting; lagna-kanci-belt; stabaka-bumvhes of flowers; calancala-cancat-moving; amshu-light; jalam-abundance; kanaka-ghana-jit-defeating gold and a cloud; antaramshukamshagsarment in the middle;- sprisha-mani-cintamani jewels; nupura-anklets; kanti-of splendor; pura-with a flood; purnam-flooded; abhimukham-facing; upavishtam-sitting; ishta-desired; parasparika-each other; nirikshana-glances; sakshana-with a festival of happiness; akshi-eyes; yugmam-two; nava-ghana-ghanasara-kanti-splendid like a new monsoon cloud; prada-giving; vapuh-form; unnata-dasha-jushta-prishtham-with a braod back; vividha-vidha-various; vicitra-wonders; mitra-of suns; pankti-multitude; dvaya-two; racita-made; drava-flowing; tarshi-thirsty; matri-mother; harshi-pleasing; nija-nija-own; vadhu-girls; drishya-to be seen; drishya-handsome; rupam-form; rahasi-in a secluded place; vinirmita-jala-randhra-vrindat-from the windows; svayam-personally; api-also; sa-misham-ona  pretext; nirikshamanam-seeing; tat-that; anu-following; gavaksha-kulam-the windows; kriyakulaksham-with playful eyes; dina-mukham-the sun; adhikritya-in relation to; bhavya-krityam-pious duties; smara-please meditate; sahaja-dvayam-Krishna and Balarama; ishtam-worshiped; ishta-bhukti-who desired to eat.

     O heart, please meditate on Krishna and Balarama, who are gracefully decorated with curly locks of hair, whose faces have no peer, who are splendidly fair and dark, the corners of whose playful eyes are reddish, whose foreheads are decorated with tilaka and curly locks of hair, whose noses are decorated with great pearls, whose cheeks are splendid with jewel earrings, who are glorious with jewel necklaces, whose handsome arms, decorated with jewel bracelets, armlets, and rings, are flooded with waves of splendor, who wear belts glorious like Lord Nrisimhadeva Himself, who are decorated with hosts of flowers, who are more glorious than gold and dark monsoon clouds, who are flooded with the splendor of cintamani-jewel anklets, who sit facing each other, who glance at each other with eyes filled with festivals of happiness, whose forms are splendid like white camphor and dark clouds, whose backs are broad and graceful, who pleased Their mothers and friends with many wonderful joking words, whose handsome forms the young girls, pretending to look at other things, secretly gazed at from their windows, and who, having completed Their morning duties, now wished to eat breakfast.

Text 87

bahushu dina-mukheshu goshu shighram

     vrajanam iti vraja-bhubhrita su-bhojyam

svayam ashana-krita praheyam ity apy

     ashanam idam laghu vashti krishnacandrah

     bahushu-many; dina-mukheshu-in mornings; goshu-in the cows; shighram-quickly; vrajanam-going to pasture; iti-thus; vraja-bhubhrita-by the king of Vraja; su-bhojyam-with good foods; svayam-personally; asana-krita-eating; praheyam-to be sent; iti-thus; api-also; ashanam-food; idam-thus; laghu-light; vashti-desired; krishnacandrah-Lord Krishnacandra.

     Every day in this way Lord Krishna quickly took the cows to pasture. Thinking, "The king of Vraja will send Our lunch," Lord Krishnacandra ate only a light breakfast.

Text 88

atha marica-sita-sitamshu-mishram

     ghrita-paramannam adann asav amibhih

nija-ruci-mitaya nicalayamsh ca

     prati-kavalam prashashamsa kamsa-shatruh

     atha-then; marica-sita-sitamshu-mishram-mixed with pepper, sugar, and camphor; ghrita-paramannam-sweet-rice mixed with ghee; adann-eating; asau-He; amibhih-with them; nija-ruci-mitaya-with His glory; nicalayan-manifesting; ca-and; prati-kavalam-each bite; prashashamsa-praised; kamsa-shatruh-Kamsa's enemy.

     Krishna and His friends ate sweet-rice seasoned with sugar, camphor, and pepper. Enjoying as He ate, Krishna praised every bite.

Text 89

nava-vadhu-nihitam balasya matra

     svayam upaniya dhritam vrajadhirajyam

akuruta pariveshanam tatha sa

     lavam api natra yatha sa hatum aishta

     nava-vadhu-by the young girls; nihitam-placed; balasya-of Balarama; matra-by the mother; svayam-personally; upaniya-bringing; dhritam-held; vrajadhirajyam-the queen of Vraja; akuruta-did; pariveshanam-entrance; tatha-so; sa-He; lavam-a moment; api-even; na-not; atra-here; yatha-as; sa-He; hatum-to leave; aishta-desired.

     Shri Radha cooked, Mother Rohini carried the finished dishes to Mother Yashoda, and Mother Yashoda served them to Krishna and His friends. For this reason Lord Krishna did not wish to leave the breakfast table for even a moment.

Text 90

sa-parimala-jalam tatha jananyor

     mridu mridu jalpa-vikashi-manda-hasam

anubhavad iha rama-krishna-yugmam

     kramam anubhojana-trishnatam ahasit

     sa-parimala-jalam-with scented water; tatha-so; jananyoh-of the two mothers; mridu-gently; mridu-gently; jalpa-vikashi-talking; manda-gently; hasam-smiling; anubhavat-saw; iha-here; rama-krishna-yugmam-Krishna and Balarama; kramam-gradually; anubhojana-eating; trishnatam-hunger; ahasit-abandoned.

     Gently smiling and very gently talking, the two mothers also served scented water. Gradually Krishna and Balarama lost Their hunger.

Text 91

punar api janani-dvayi shishunan

     ashana-rasam vyatihasanat puposha

harir atha ca gavavanaya khela-

     vana-gamanaya ca tam kramat tatara

     punah-again; api-also; janani-dvayi-the two mothers; shishunan-of the boys; ashana-rasam-the meal; vyatihasanat-from joking; puposha-nourished; harih-Lord Krishna; atha-then; ca-and; gavavanaya-to herd the cows; khela-pastimes; vana-to the forest; gamanaya-for going; ca-and; tam-that; kramat-gradually; tatara-went.

     Speaking joking words, the two mothers encouraged the boys to continue eating. Lord Krishna gradually ended His breakfast pastimes and prepared to take the cows to the pastime forest.

Text 92

parimala-jala-dhauta-vaktra-bimba-

     nava-haricandana-caru-carcitangah

khapura-pani-dali-putibhir ete

     surabhita-vyanjitam uhur asya-madhyam

     parimala-jala-with scented water; dhauta-washed; vaktra-bimba-moth; nava-haricandana-with new sandal paste; caru-beautiful; carcita-anointed; angah-limbs; khapura-pani-dali-putibhih-with betelnuts and camphor; ete-they; surabhita-vyanjitam-scented; uhuh-carried; asya-madhyam-mouth.

     Then Krishna and His friends washed their mouths with scented water, anointed their limbs with sandal paste, and made their mouths fragrant with betelnuts and camphor.

Text 93

vraja-nripa-bhriti-bhuk kumara-vrindar-

     pita-maharabharananci-kancukadi

suta-tanum anu sa virajayanti

     jana-nayanany akarod virajitani

     vraja-nripa-bhriti-bhuk-enjoyed by the king of Vraja; kumara-vrinda-to the boys; arpita-offered; maha-abharana-anci-kancuka-adi-the great garments and ornaments; suta-tanum-on the son's body; anu-following; sa-she; virajayanti-made shine; jana-nayanani-the eyes of the people; akarot-did; virajitani-splendid.

     Dressing Him in the fine garments and ornaments used by His father, Mother Yashoda made her son very splendid in the eyes of the people.

Text 94

tam asita-mani-kanti-deha-kanti-

     snapita-suvarnaja-varna-kanta-vastram

sva-viracita-vibhushanam nirikshya

     stana-nayanad amritany avodha mata

     tam-Him; asita-mani-kanti-the splendor of sapphires; deha-of the body; kanti-splendor; snapita-bathed; suvarnaja-golden; varna--color; kanta-beautiful; vastram-garments; sva-viracita-vibhushanam-ornaments made by her; nirikshya-seeing; stana-nayanat-from the breasts and eyes; amritani-nectar; avodha-flowed; mata-mother.

     Mother Yashoda bathed Her son's sapphire-splendid form in the golden color of splendid garments. As she gazed at how she had decorated Him, nectar flowed from her eyes and breasts.

Text 95

mani-ruci-murali-suvarna-yashti-

     pravara-sikhandaka-shobhaya ca krishnah

asukhayad avarodha-loka-drishtim

     sukhayitum ittham iyesha sabhya-drishtim

     mani-jewels; ruci-splendor; murali-flute; suvarna-golden; yashti-stick; pravara-best; sikhandaka-peacock feather; shobhaya-with the glory; ca-and; krishnah-Krishna; asukhayat-delighted; avarodha-loka-drishtim-the eyes ofn the people; sukhayitum-to delight; ittham-thus; iyesha-desired; sabhya-drishtim-the eyes of the people.

     Wearing a peacock feather and holding a jewel flute and a golden stick, Krishna pleased everypne's eyes.

Text 96

harim anu kathaniyam atra yad yad

     balam anu tat tad eva hi kintu yogyam

hari-bala-janani-yugam ca tulyam

     parikelaya priyata hi tatra tulya

     harim-Krishna; anu-following; kathaniyam-to be said; atra-here; yat-waht; yat-what; balam-Balarama; anu-following; tat-that; tat-that; eva-indeed; hi-indeed; kintu-however; yogyam-proper; hari-bala-janani-yugam-the mother of Krishna and Balarama; ca-and; tulyam-equality; parikelaya-with pastimes; priyata-dearness; hi-indeed; tatra-there; tulya-equality.

     Whatever could be said about Krishna could also be said about Balarama. Yashoda and Rohini are equals. Look! The love they bear for their sons is the same.

Text 97

dina-dinam anu sa vanaya gantum

     krita-manasas tanayasya mangalaya

sa-jala-kalasa-dipa-saram arat-

     rika-mukha-mangala-vastu vistrinoti

     dina-dinam anu-day after day; sa-He; vanaya-to the forest; gantum-to go; krita-manasah-decided; tanayasya-of the son; mangalaya-for auspiciousness; sa-jala-kalasa-dipa-saram-with ht ebest lamp and jar filled with water; aratrika-arati; mukha-beginning; mangala-auspicious; vastu-thing; vistrinoti-gives.

     Every day as Krishna was about to go to the forest, Mother Yashoda would make offerings of a cup of water and a lamp, perform arati, and perform many auspicious rituals for His safety.

Text 98

atha calitu-manah sva-matur arad

     aracayad anjalim acyutah pranamya

iyam avamrishati karena camum

     stana-nayanamrita-sardram aha cedam

     atha-then; calitu-manah-deciding to go; sva-matuh-His mother; arat-near; aracayat-made; anjalim-folded hands; acyutah-Lord Krishna; pranamya-bowing down; iyam-He; avamrishati-touches; karena-with a hand; ca-and; amum-Him; stana-nayanamrita-nectar from her eyes and breasts; sardram-intense; aha-said; ca-and; idam-this.

     In His heart eager to depart for the forest, Krishna approached His mother and with folded hands bowed before her. She touched Him with her hand. Nectar flowed from her eyes and breasts. She said:

Text 99

vayam api bhavata samam prayamah

     krita-pacanam drutam ushnam arpayamah

parinata-vayasash cirad abhuma

     prathayasi lajjitam atra kim nu vatsa

     vayam-we; api-also; bhavata-You; samam-with; prayamah-will go; krita-pacanam-cooked; drutam-at once; ushnam-hot; arpayamah-we will give; parinata-vayasah-expert; cirat-long time; abhuma-we have been; prathayasi-You give; lajjitam-embarrased; atra-here; kim-why?; nu-indeed; vatsa-O child.

     I will go with You to the forest. I will, cook Your lunch and give it to You while it is still hot. Child, You are very wise. Why are You embarrassed?

Text 100

yadi vadati bhavan sva-dhamni ka syad

     avasaram avakayos tada vidadhyam

griham aham ahani kva cadhivatsyamy

     atha valasur api vatsyati kva capi

     yadi-if; vadati-says; bhavan-You; sva-dhamni-in Your own home; ka-what?; syat-may be; avasaram-opportunity; avakayoh-of us; tada-then; vidadhyam-I will place; griham-home; aham-I; ahani-in the day; kva-where?; ca-and; adhivatsyami-I will stay; atha-then; balasuh-Balarama's mother; api-also; vatsyati-will stay; kva-where?; ca-and; api-also.

     If You say, "Who will take care of the house?", then I say one day Rohini will go with You and I will stay home, and the next day I will go and Rohini will stay home.

Text 101

katham iva vadasi tvam etad evam

     griha-kriti-ruddhatim apsyatiti vatsa

tava vana-gamane punas tad etat

     kim api na sidhyati pricchyatam idam ca

     katham-why?; iva-as if; vadasi-You say; tvam-You; etat-this; evam-in this way; griha-kriti-ruddhatim-held back by household duties; apsyati-will attain; iti-thus; vatsa-O child; tava-of You; vana-gamane-in going to the forest; punah-again; tat-that; etat-that; kim-why?; api-also; na-not; sidhyati-attains completion; pricchyatam-should be asked; idam-this; ca-and.

     Child, why do You say I should stay at home bound up by household duties? Why should I not go with You to the forest? Ask the others what they think.

Text 102

ahar-aharayatam vanani vatsah

     sva-sadana-vasa-sukham tyajava navam

iti mati pitarav amu na shankam

     na ca hriyam atra labhavahe tanuja

     ahar-aharayatam-day after day; vanani-to the forests; vatsah-son; sva-sadana-vasa-sukham-the happiness of their own homes; tyajava-abandoned; na-not; avam-of us; iti-thus; mati-thought; pitarav-parents; amu-following; na-not; sankam-fear; na-not; ca-and; hriyam-embarassment; atra-here; labhavahe-You attain; tanuja-O son.

     Day after day our son goes to the forest and we, His parents, cannot leave this house. Child, Your parents are neither afraid nor embarrassed to follow You to the forest.

Text 103

iti sa tu janani-ritam nishamya

     smita-valitam dhrita-bashpam alalapa

dvivida-ripur api pranamra-murdha

     mridu tad-anuditam antara cacara

     iti-thus; sa-He; tu-indeed; janani-ritam-His mother's words; nishamya-hearing; smita-valitam-a smile; dhrita-bashpam-with tears; alalapa-spoke; dvivida-ripuh-the enemy of Dvivda; api-also; pranamra-murdha-with bowed head; mridu-gentle; tad-anuditam-words; antara-between; cacara-did.

     Hearing Mother Yashoda's words, Lord Balarama smiled, shed a tear, bowed His head, and gently said:

Text 104

janani yadi pita tatha ca mata

     parinamati sma shishur babhuva yogyah

shishur ayam ubhayatra tatra rajany-

     ati yadi tarhi vibhati sushthu yogyah

     janani-O mother; yadi-if; pita-father; tatha-so; ca-and; mata-mnother; parinamati sma-changed; shishuh-son; babhuva-became; yogyah-proper; shishuh-son; ayam-He; ubhayatra-in both places; tatra-there; rajanyati-is splendidly manifested; yadi-if; tarhi-then; vibhati-is manifested; sushthu-clearly; yogyah-proper.

     O mother, if mother and father become young and fit again, then this would be a good arrangement. It is right for the young to stay both at home and in the forest.

Text 105

vanam anu dhavalavanaya madrig

     yad atati tan-misha-siddhim amba viddhi

sukha-viharanam eva tatra sardham

     sakhibhir amibhir anukshanam bibharti

     vanam-forest; anu-following; dhavalavanaya-to herd the cows; madrig-like Me; yat-what; atati-wanders; tan-misha-siddhim-a great trick; amba-O mother; viddhi-please know; sukha-viharanam-happy pastimes; eva-indeed; tatra-there; sardham-with; sakhibhih-friends; amibhih-them; anukshanam-at every moment; bibharti-enjoys.

     O mother, please know that herding the cows is only the pretext we use to go to the forest. The truth is that we boys go to the forest to play.

Text 106

vipinam anu vihapitam bhavatya

     janani catur-vidham anna-jatam admah

amrita-jayi-phalani yena vanyany

     abhirucim attum ayama tatra bhuri

     vipinam-the forest; anu-following; vihapitam-sent; bhavatya-by you; janani-O mother; catur-vidham-four kinds; anna-jatam-food; admah-we eat; amrita-jayi-phalani-fruits that eclipse nectar; yena-by which; vanyani-grown in the forest; abhirucim-enjoyment; attum-to eat; ayama-we go; tatra-there; bhuri-greatly.

     O mother, we happily eat the four kinds of food you send to us in the forest. We go there to eat the forest-fruits sweeter than nectar.

Text 107

vraja-ripu-kula-mulam ashu hantum

     puram agamam punar agamanam vrajam ca

ajani ca jagatam adrishya esha

     sphuratu katham bata matar atra bhitih

     vraja-ripu-kula-mulam-the root of the enemies oif Vraja; ashu-quickly; hantum-to kill; puram-to the village; agamam-return; punah-again; agamanam-return; vrajam-to Vraja; ca-and; ajani-is manifested; ca-and; jagatam-of the worlds; adrishya-invisible; esha-He; sphuratu-is manifested; katham-how?; bata-indeed; matah-O mother; atra-here; bhitih-fear.

     I go to the forest to kill Vraja's enemies. Then I come back to the village of Vraja. No one in Vraja sees that I kill them. O mother, why should you be afraid?

Text 108

ahaha bata gavam kulam samastam

     mama pathi tishthati mad-gatim pratikshya

mayi gatavati shashpam atti caivam

     hridi mama dhira-dasham ashashyate sma

     ahaha-Aha!; bata-indeed; gavam-of the cows; kulam-the herd; samastam-all; mama-of Me; pathi-on the path; tishthati-stays; mat-My; gatim-gait; pratikshya-waiting; mayi-on Me; gatavati-gone; shashpam-to the grass; atti-eats; ca-and; evam-thus; hridi-in the heart; mama-if Me; dhira-dasham-saintliness; ashashyate sma-manifested.

     When I am gone the cows eat grass and wait for My return. They are very saintly and peaceful at heart.

Text 109

atha hari-jananim purandhrimanya-

     tatir avadad dhrita-nira-vrishti-drishti

bhavikam anu manushva nitya-krityam

     bhavati tad eva gatih paravara ca

     atha-then; hari-jananim-to Lord Krishna's mother; purandhri-manya-tatih-the respectable ladies; avadat-said; dhrita-nira-vrishti-drishti-showers of water from their eyes; bhavikam-auspiciousness; anu-following; manushva-think; nitya-krityam-daily duties; bhavati-is; tat-that; eva-indeed; gatih-destination; paravara-the high and the low; ca-and.

     Then the noble ladies of the village, tears in their eyes, said to Mother Yashoda, "It is most auspicious that you perform your daily duties. That is the best thing for you to do."

Text 110

tanujam anu purandhribhih shubhashir

     vratatir akari tatah svayam tu mata

vidhrita-karatayanganaya sasrapy

     amum avatarayati sma manda-mandam

     tanujam-the boy; anu-following; purandhribhih-by the noble ladies; shubhashih-blessing; vratatih-host; akari-did; tatah-then; svayam-personally; tu-indeed; mata-mother; vidhrita-karataya-anganaya-her hands on His limbs; sasra-with tears; api-also; amum-Him; avatarayati sma-put down; manda-mandam-very gently.

     Then the noble ladies blessed the boy Krishna. Mother Yashoda hugged Him and very gently let Him go.