Jayadeva's Geeta Govinda - A Love Song - Prologue Poem by Geeta Radhakrishna Menon
Jayadeva's Geeta Govinda - A Love Song - Prologue
It is a dark cloudy night. The forest is full of trees, rounded in shape, with fresh green leaves. Krishna is scared. The chief of the cowherd commands Radha to take Krishna and leave him in his house. The tryst of Radha and Krishna, their marvellous encounters, a display of varied emotions, their moods, soft and tender, sometimes angry and jealous, or penitent and frustrated, even pining and lamenting, and finally the joyous union, are all a part of this immortal poem.
Blessed with a heart so pure,
Gifted with eloquent speech and expression,
One who worships the feet and the dance
Of his empress, adorable wife, Padmavathy,
Is the unique poet Jayadeva,
Who composes and sings the song of love,
Of Vasudeva and his love plays!
Where there is the rich flavour of emotion,
Where there is undying passion in love,
Where there is tenderness and sweetness in words,
Where the mind is full of profuse fantasy,
Then, read and listen to the love lyrics of Jayadeva!
Be it a rare word or phrase as expressed by Poet Umapati,
Or an unusual passage or content by the learned Sharana,
The work of Doyi-the renowned poet,
Govardhana Acharya, the great teacher,
Or even, Shruti, the flawless technique of art of love.
Jayadeva alone, could comprehend and contemplate,
Such enigma and depth, in the language of love!
I published this work in the form of a book in 2002. The second Edition was published in 2006 and later, the third edition came out in 2010.
I am now happy to publish it in Poem Hunter for the poetry lovers.
Geeta Govinda is one of the most adored love songs composed in Sanskrit language. It is yet to be equalled for its sweetness and gentle lyrics. The fact that it has withstood centuries is proof enough of its popularity.
Geeta Govinda is divided into twelve cantos with twenty four songs. All these songs have been sung on a single, dark, cloudy night. The location is on the banks of the Yamuna river surrounded by dense forest and green foliage. The tryst of Radha and Krishna is against the backdrop of this scenic picture. Krishna is a young boy afraid of the dark. The chief of cowherd, commands Radha to take him home and leave him safely in his house.
Where there is the rich flavour of emotion, Where there is undying passion in love, Where there is tenderness and sweetness in words, simply love these poems....... i wish to continue reading ur poems on Geeta Govinda.......... love plays......God shows himself in love, in eros, in simple love intimate... thank u dear Geeta
It is my pleasure that you have posted here 'Geeta Govinda'one of the most adored love songs composed in Sanskrit language in twelve cantos which are sweetness and gentle lyrics through the translation in English with the prologue of this poem. Krishna scares the darkness and Radha leads him his house. The tryst of Radha and Krishna is marvellous and interesting. Empress Padmavathy dances and Jayadeva composes and sings love poems. Let some lines you have depicted be quoted.... Where there is the rich flavour of emotion, Where there is undying passion in love, Where there is tenderness and sweetness in words, Where the mind is full of profuse fantasy, Then, read and listen to the love lyrics of Jayadeva! Beautifully painted. Many thanks dear Dr. Geeta madam for sharing this poem with us.
Namaskar Kumarmaniji, Thank you so much for your beautiful words on Geeta Govinda. Hailing from a place famed for Jayadeva's music, you are well aware of the beuaty of this great poet.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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A great informative work dear madam! The text is embellished with divine color and due spiritual grace! Appreciated and admired. Top score.