Honey Bee And Champa Blossoms Poem by Aniruddha Pathak

O Champa blossom do tell me:
Thou hast assets four of romance,
Face, its charm, beauty's form, fragrance,
Which one keeps at bay bees from thee?

Radha is chaste like Champa's charm,
Bee a sworn Krishna's devotee,
Her beauty how can it harm?
How can it harm his deity?
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It is an ancient poetic belief that honey bees never go near Champa blossoms. What is it that keeps them away? One can only guess, or say, ‘God only knows'. This ditty takes a trip of imagination. Radha is Lord Krishna's love interest, and honey bees are His devotees. How can a honey bee harm her (Champa representing Radha) ?
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Musings |10.02.16|