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Gita Govinda

Gita Govinda

A holistic detail about the 12th Century Epic Poem Gita-Govinda and its influence in Indian Classical Dance

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  • Poet
  • Significance
    • Ritualistic
    • Historical
    • Sociological
    • Theological
  • Ashta Nayika
  • Rendition in Indian Classical Dance
    • Sāmodadāmodaram (Exuberant Krishna)
    • Akleshakeshavam (Blithesome Krishna)
    • Dhrṣtavaikuṇṭa (Capricious Krishna)
    • VilakṣyalakṣmīpatiH (Apologetic Krishna)
    • ChaturachaturbhujaH (Tactful Krishna)
    • SuprītapītāmbaraH (Exultant Krishna)
  • My Footprints
  • Food for Thought
  • Glossary

Dhrṣtavaikuṇṭa

Ashtapadi 12
Ashtapadi 12
Radha was sitting in a chamber of flowering vines. When the sakhi saw Radha powerless to go to Krishna despite her being fervently desirous of his company, she described Radha’s condition to Govinda “O Hari, you are her only refuge. Sri Radha is sinking to the depths of despair in the trysting place. She is in agony. In all directions and in the core of her heart, she sees you who are so skillful in drinking the sweet nectar of her lips.” Odissi
Researched and Developed by Srabani Basu