Garga Bhagavatham : Vrindavan Khanda - Chapter 20
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Sri Radha and Sri Krishna decorate each other; Play Raasa with each other; Their pastimes in the river and forest.
Sri Narada says:- King! After that,
attractive Shyamasundar Sri Hari finished playing in the water(Jala kreeda)
went to Govardhan mountain along with all the gopika girls. In the valley of
the mountain, on the land covered with pearls, the original Sri Hari performed
Raas dance with Sri Radhika. There, on a beautiful throne decorated with
flowers, the lovers Radha and Madhav sat and it looked as though a girl with
the beauty of lightning and dark clouds were shining together. There, all the
girls were decorating Sri Radha very happily. They applied sandal, saffron,
musk, rouge, perfume, perfumed paste, and black eyeliner and sprinkled essence
of sweet-smelling flowers on their idol, Sri Radha. As per custom, Yamuna
herself put on anklets on Sri Radha's feet. Daughter of Jahnu, Ganga presented
a divine chain called Majeer. Sri Madhumadhavi put a garland around her neck.
Viraja put a necklace called Chandrahar which was as bright as a crore Moons.
Lalitha put on Sri Radha, a blouse studded with gems. Vishakha decorated her
neck with jewels. Chandranana presented finger rings made of precious gems. The
reigning Goddess of Ekadasi presented a pair of bangles with precious gems.
Shathachandranana gave armlets and bracelets. Madhumati herself gave the
ornament Angad, in which the gems were shining brightly. Brandee gave two
earrings and Sukhadayini gave two ear studs. The premier among friends, Anandi
presented the ornament worn in the hair called Bhalatoran. Padma gave a jewel
worn on the forehead which was shining like the Moon. Chaste Sati put nose
drops with pearls which were swinging slightly. Beautiful friend Chandrakanta
presented an attractive sheesh flower. Charming girls Choodamani and
Praharshini gifted braids studded with pearls. Goddess of Vrindavan, Vrindadevi
gifted to Sri Radha jewels known as Chandra-Surya, which were shining as bright
as crores of lightning. Decorated in this manner Sri Radha's beauty was shining
as bright as divine flame.
King! With Her Sri Hari, on top of Giriraj was
shining like Dakshinaa with Yagna Narayan. Lord of Mithila! the place where Sri
Radha was decorated in the Raas on the Govardhan mountain became famous with
the name 'Shringar Mandal'. After that Sri Krishna along with His Dear Gpoika
Beauties went to Chandrasarovar. There, He moved around as the King of
elephants moves around with female elephants. Chandrama herself came there and
presented to Sri Radha and Shyamasundar Sri Hari, two lovely
Chandrakantamanis and a lotus with thousand petals. Thereafter
enjoying the beauty of Vrindavan, Sri Krishna went to Bahulavan which was
resplendent with attractive creepers. There, seeing all the Gopis profusely
sweating He played the ' Meghamallaar' raga (tune) with the flute He was
carrying. Then the clouds gathered and it started to rain.
King! At the same time a cool breeze began to blow emenating a sweet smell. By this, all the gopika girls felt greatly comfortable. They all started singing together in high pitched voices, praising Sri Murari. In that forest, surrounded by the girls of Vraj, Sri Hari began the circular dance of Raas. During that dancing, all the Gopa beauties felt very thirsty. All of them with folded hands told the God of Raas, who was in the middle of the Raas circle thus.
Gopis said:- Lord! Ganga is very far
away from here and we are feeling very thirsty. We also want to perform the
attractive Raas here itself. We will play in the water and drink water here.
You are the Master of creating, protecting, and destroying this world. Please
help us.
Madanamohan Baghawan Sri Krishna Hari along with Sri Radha and
other Gopika girls played in the water and proceeded to Kumudavan, which was
splendorous with the mesh of creepers. The humming of bees was heard everywhere.
In that forest also Sri Hari did Raas with all the girls. There itself in front
of all the girls, Sri Radha decorated Sri Krishna with divine flowers. She
covered His body with Champa flowers. She made armlets with golden-colored Juhi
flowers. She gave the shape of ear drops to the petals of a lotus, which
enhanced the beauty of His ears. She garlanded Sri Krishna, with a garland
which was made of mohini, malati, kunda and ketaki flowers. Wearing a crown and
bracelets made of kadamba flowers, the parts of Sri Krishna's body evoked more
gracefulness. He was looking more decorated with a garland made of Tulsi and
Manjari. After being decorated like this by His beloved, He was looking
cheerful like Vasant(spring season) personified in Kumudvan and was shining.
Mridang, veena, flutes, harp, cymbals, hand drums were being played and along with these, the gopis were clapping with their hands and began singing. The girls were entertaining Sri Radha and Shyamasundar by singing in different ragas such as Bhairav, Meghmallar, Deepak, Maalakos, Sreerag, and Hindol alternately in eight rhythms, three graamas, and seven notes and dancing with attractive body languages and expressions. From there singing sweet songs, Madhav along with those lovely girls went to Madhuvan. Upon reaching their, God of Raas, played Raas with the Goddess of Raas Sri Radha. In the bright moonlight in the month of Vaishakha, the breeze was blowing with the sweet smell of Kahlaar flowers and the aroma of honey and the pleasant smell of Malati flowers and on all four sides. Flowers were blooming on Madhavi creepers. In such a secluded place Sri Krishna was enjoying with the Gopikas, just like the King of Devas, Indra enjoys in Nandavan.
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