My Beautiful Dark One Poem by Narsinh Mehta

My beautiful dark one, I ‘d sacrifice everything for your playfulness!
Playfully you grazed the cows at Gokul,
And playfully you played your melodious flute!
Playfully you consumed the forest fire
And playfully you slew fierce Kamsa!
My beautiful dark one, I ‘d give up everything for your playfulness!

Playfully you lifted up Goverdhan Mount,
And playfully you tuck your garment at the waist!
Playfully you entered the waters of Jamuna
And playfully you bridled the terrible Kaliya!
My beautiful dark one, I’d sacrifice everything for your playfulness!

Playfully in the form of Vamana you approached emperor Bali
And playfully demanded the Earth,
Only to push him into the nether worlds!
My beautiful dark one, I’d sacrifice everything for your playfulness

Playfully you became king Rama
And obeyed your father’s wishes
And playfully you slew evil Ravana to bring beloved Sita back!
My beautiful dark one, I’d sacrifice everything for your playfulness!

Indeed, in countless ways do you play!
Playfully one meets Narsaiyya’s lord, walking around with a playful gait!
My beautiful dark one, I’d sacrifice everything for your playfulness!