The descent of Radha-Krishna to Golak Dham Brindaban :: Download
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Dr Mohendra Irengbam *
The Descent of Radha-Krishna to Golak Dham Brindaban.
SHREE KRISHNA CONTINUED TO BERATE THE GOPIS OF BRINDABAN
Nard was listening to Krishna’s wisdom with an admiration that plainly confused him. Krishna continued with his witty dialogue about Radha.“ Oh, Muni, you were talking about Radha’s misery. You will not believe this either. Radha was often skittish, voluble, and doe-eyed, but when I showed I had a crush on her and tried to get closer, she always gave me the cold shoulder. I was contemplating a life-long relationship with her.
Let me tell you a funny story about her self-esteem. You may pay heed to this. Once, I went to Chandrabali Kunj [Chandrabali = Birja, was a great friend of Radha and head of the milkmaids; Kunj is a shady garden alcove with trees and climbing flowers]. When I came back, I was barred from meeting her by her milkmaid friends. They would not let me see her. I was very embarrassed, and I did not know what to do, to be honest.
I met many women in my life, but I never came across a lady who was so jealous and possessive like Radha. She was always green with envy and forever begrudging about something or the other that I did. Still, people talked about her as the personification of love. What’s more, once she got offended there was no easy way to placate her. No one would have a greater appetite for vengeance and retribution.
Krishna continued with his tirade. My welcome was as warm as the frozen lake of Manasarovar in winter, near Kailash Parbat. My despair turned into a lingering sadness. I felt dryness in the throat, sadness in heart and emptiness in my stomach. I apologised to her with great humility. But she would not have it. She did not even look at me. She turned away her face, and severely reprimanded me all the same.
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* Dr Mohendra Irengbam wrote this article for e-pao.net
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This article was webcasted on December 24 2023 .
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