“Radhika Krishna Radhika thava virahe Kesava………”
Very much distressed at the pathetic state of Radha, her maid reaches out Krishna seated alone in a bush cottage and describes Radha’s pangs of separation from Krishna! She has already explained to Madhava the pitiable state of Radha. Once again, in this Ashtapadi, she describes the deep distress of her friend. There is no end to the sorrow of Radha! She is for ever thinking about You and wailing in anticipation of your return! She now points out in detail the manner in which Radha’s pangs are hightened!
“ O Krishna! Radha has grown lean as she is unable to endure separation. From you! It is surprising that she considers the priceless garlands on her breasts very heavy unbearable!
“O Madhava! She is afraid of the fragrant sandal paste smeared on your body and considers it as poison! She is sighing heavily for long and endures it like the fire of Manmatha! She is weeping and her tearful eyes look like the lotus cut off from their stalk! She is searching all the directions for your presence!”
“Radha is keeping her Palms on her still moonlike cheeks and doesn’t take them off during the evening! O Krishna! She sees in front of her the bed made of tender leaves but feels that it is fire itself!”
“O Madhava! She feels that death is nearer to her because of your separation! She is very much depressed and exclaims” Sri Hari, Sri Hari” many a time!”
“Those devotees who sing and hear the song dedicated unto the Lotus feet of Madhava shall be ever happy and prosperous!”
After describing the pitiable state of Radha and her agony in the absence of Krishna, Radha’s maid attempts to attract Krishna’s heart and change it in favor of Radha!
“ Krishna! Radha is now seriously seized with indescribable love fever! She hates herself! She weeps suddenly! She trembles at the next moment! She is drowned in sorrow! She sits in dhyana and closes her eyes! Next, she rolls down on the floor and faints!! It is proper time for you to come and treat her just like the Divine Doctors—the Aswini Devas! Otherwise it is I’m possible for her to survive!”
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