Book 5 - Adhyaya 24

हिन्दी अर्थ

भगवानने तदनन्तर बाण बरसाकर अग्निको शीतल कर दिया और वसुओंको दिशा-विदिशाओंमें भगा दिया तथा अपने चक्रसे त्रिशूलोंकी नोंक काटकर रुद्रणणको पृथिवीपर गिरा दिया

English

HUS praised by the wise Muchukunda, the sovertígn o( all things, the eternal lord, Hari, said to him, "Go to whatever celestial regions you wish, lord of men, possessed of might irresistible, honoured hy my favour. When you have fully enjoyed all heavenly pleasures, you shall be born«in a distinguíshed family, retaining the recollection of your former births ; and you shall finally obtain emancipation. Having heard this promise, and prostrated hiraself before Achyuta, the lord of the world, Muchukunda, went forth from the cave and beholding men of diminutive stature, now first knevv that the Kalj age had arrived. The king therefore departed to Gandharaádana, the shrine of Naranaráyana, to períorm

हिन्दी अर्थ

चलाये हुए बाणोंसे साध्यगण, विश्वेदेवगण, मरुद्गण और गन्धर्वगण सेमलकी रूईके समान आकाशमें ही

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Krishna having by this stratagem destroyed his enemy returned to Mathurá and took captive his army, rich in horses, elephants and cars, which he conducted to DwSraká, and delivered to Ugrasena, and the Yadu race was relieved from all fear of invasion. Baladeva, when hostilities had entirely ceased, being desirous of seeing his kinsmen, went to Nanda's cow-pens, and there again conversed with the herdsmen and their females, with affection and respect. By some, the elders, he was embraced ; others, the juniors, he embraced ; and with those of his own age, male or female, he tatked and laughed. The cowherds made many kind speeches to Halayudha ; but some of the Gopis spoke to him with the affectation of anger, or with feelings of jealousy, as tbey inquired after the loves of Krishna with the women of Mathura. *»Is all well with the fickle and inconstant Krisbna. said they : "Does the volatile swain, the friend of an instant

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रीभगवान्के साथ गरुडजी भी अपनी चोंच, पंख और पंजोंसे देवताओंको खाते, मारते

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ama«e the women of the city by laugliing at our rustic efforts .(to please him) ? Does he.ever tbink of us, singing in chorus to his sons? Wili b ft j gfl fc come liere once again to see lus mother? But wlijí.t 'Jfi$J> ese things ? It is a different tale to tell for him withov%£pLiid for us without hini. Father, mother, brother, husbjpd, kin, what have we not abandoned for him ; but he is a monument of ingratitude. Yet tell us, does not Krishna talk of coming here? Falsehood is never, Krishna, to be uttered by thee. Verily this is Dámodara, this is Govinda, who has given up his heart to the damsels of tbe, city, who has no longer any regard for u>, but looks upon ,us with disdain." So saying, the Gopis, whose minds were fixed on Krishna, addressed Ráma in his place, calling hiui Damodara and Govinda, and laughed and were merry ; and Ráma consoled them by communicating to thein agreeable, jnodest, affectionate, and gentle messages from Krislma. With the cow-herds he talked mirthfully, as he had been wont ito do. and rambled alung with thejn over the lands of Vraja.

हिन्दी अर्थ

फिर जिस प्रकार दो मेघ जलकी धाराएँ बरसाते

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ama«e the women of the city by laugliing at our rustic efforts .(to please him) ? Does he.ever tbink of us, singing in chorus to his sons? Wili b ft j gfl fc come liere once again to see lus mother? But wlijí.t 'Jfi$J> ese things ? It is a different tale to tell for him withov%£pLiid for us without hini. Father, mother, brother, husbjpd, kin, what have we not abandoned for him ; but he is a monument of ingratitude. Yet tell us, does not Krishna talk of coming here? Falsehood is never, Krishna, to be uttered by thee. Verily this is Dámodara, this is Govinda, who has given up his heart to the damsels of tbe, city, who has no longer any regard for u>, but looks upon ,us with disdain." So saying, the Gopis, whose minds were fixed on Krishna, addressed Ráma in his place, calling hiui Damodara and Govinda, and laughed and were merry ; and Ráma consoled them by communicating to thein agreeable, jnodest, affectionate, and gentle messages from Krislma. With the cow-herds he talked mirthfully, as he had been wont ito do. and rambled alung with thejn over the lands of Vraja.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उस युद्धमें गरुडजी देवताओंके साथ लड़ रहे थे

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ama«e the women of the city by laugliing at our rustic efforts .(to please him) ? Does he.ever tbink of us, singing in chorus to his sons? Wili b ft j gfl fc come liere once again to see lus mother? But wlijí.t 'Jfi$J> ese things ? It is a different tale to tell for him withov%£pLiid for us without hini. Father, mother, brother, husbjpd, kin, what have we not abandoned for him ; but he is a monument of ingratitude. Yet tell us, does not Krishna talk of coming here? Falsehood is never, Krishna, to be uttered by thee. Verily this is Dámodara, this is Govinda, who has given up his heart to the damsels of tbe, city, who has no longer any regard for u>, but looks upon ,us with disdain." So saying, the Gopis, whose minds were fixed on Krishna, addressed Ráma in his place, calling hiui Damodara and Govinda, and laughed and were merry ; and Ráma consoled them by communicating to thein agreeable, jnodest, affectionate, and gentle messages from Krislma. With the cow-herds he talked mirthfully, as he had been wont ito do. and rambled alung with thejn over the lands of Vraja.

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रीहरिने इन्द्रके छोड़े हुए वज़्को अपने हाथोंसे पकड़ लिया और स्वयं चक्र न छोड़कर इन्द्रसे कहा--'' अरे, ठहर !!”

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ama«e the women of the city by laugliing at our rustic efforts .(to please him) ? Does he.ever tbink of us, singing in chorus to his sons? Wili b ft j gfl fc come liere once again to see lus mother? But wlijí.t 'Jfi$J> ese things ? It is a different tale to tell for him withov%£pLiid for us without hini. Father, mother, brother, husbjpd, kin, what have we not abandoned for him ; but he is a monument of ingratitude. Yet tell us, does not Krishna talk of coming here? Falsehood is never, Krishna, to be uttered by thee. Verily this is Dámodara, this is Govinda, who has given up his heart to the damsels of tbe, city, who has no longer any regard for u>, but looks upon ,us with disdain." So saying, the Gopis, whose minds were fixed on Krishna, addressed Ráma in his place, calling hiui Damodara and Govinda, and laughed and were merry ; and Ráma consoled them by communicating to thein agreeable, jnodest, affectionate, and gentle messages from Krislma. With the cow-herds he talked mirthfully, as he had been wont ito do. and rambled alung with thejn over the lands of Vraja.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इस प्रकार वज़ छिन जाने और अपने वाहन ऐरावतके गरुडद्वारा क्षत-विक्षत हो जानेके कारण भागते हुए वीर इन्द्रसे सत्यभामाने कहा--

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ama«e the women of the city by laugliing at our rustic efforts .(to please him) ? Does he.ever tbink of us, singing in chorus to his sons? Wili b ft j gfl fc come liere once again to see lus mother? But wlijí.t 'Jfi$J> ese things ? It is a different tale to tell for him withov%£pLiid for us without hini. Father, mother, brother, husbjpd, kin, what have we not abandoned for him ; but he is a monument of ingratitude. Yet tell us, does not Krishna talk of coming here? Falsehood is never, Krishna, to be uttered by thee. Verily this is Dámodara, this is Govinda, who has given up his heart to the damsels of tbe, city, who has no longer any regard for u>, but looks upon ,us with disdain." So saying, the Gopis, whose minds were fixed on Krishna, addressed Ráma in his place, calling hiui Damodara and Govinda, and laughed and were merry ; and Ráma consoled them by communicating to thein agreeable, jnodest, affectionate, and gentle messages from Krislma. With the cow-herds he talked mirthfully, as he had been wont ito do. and rambled alung with thejn over the lands of Vraja.

हिन्दी अर्थ

'' है त्रैलोक्येश्वर ! तुम शचीके पति हो, तुम्हें इस प्रकार युद्धमें पीठ दिखलाना उचित नहीं है। तुम भागो मत, पारिजात-पुष्पोंकी मालासे विभूषिता होकर शची शीघ्र ही तुम्हारे पास

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ama«e the women of the city by laugliing at our rustic efforts .(to please him) ? Does he.ever tbink of us, singing in chorus to his sons? Wili b ft j gfl fc come liere once again to see lus mother? But wlijí.t 'Jfi$J> ese things ? It is a different tale to tell for him withov%£pLiid for us without hini. Father, mother, brother, husbjpd, kin, what have we not abandoned for him ; but he is a monument of ingratitude. Yet tell us, does not Krishna talk of coming here? Falsehood is never, Krishna, to be uttered by thee. Verily this is Dámodara, this is Govinda, who has given up his heart to the damsels of tbe, city, who has no longer any regard for u>, but looks upon ,us with disdain." So saying, the Gopis, whose minds were fixed on Krishna, addressed Ráma in his place, calling hiui Damodara and Govinda, and laughed and were merry ; and Ráma consoled them by communicating to thein agreeable, jnodest, affectionate, and gentle messages from Krislma. With the cow-herds he talked mirthfully, as he had been wont ito do. and rambled alung with thejn over the lands of Vraja.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नीयतां पारिजातोयं देवास्सन्तु गतव्यथा: ॥ ७३ तेनोद्धवप्रलयपालनकारणेन ब्रीडा कर्थ भवति देवि निराकृतस्य॥ ७९ जगदुपकृतिमर्त्य को विजेतुं समर्थ: ॥ ८०

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ama«e the women of the city by laugliing at our rustic efforts .(to please him) ? Does he.ever tbink of us, singing in chorus to his sons? Wili b ft j gfl fc come liere once again to see lus mother? But wlijí.t 'Jfi$J> ese things ? It is a different tale to tell for him withov%£pLiid for us without hini. Father, mother, brother, husbjpd, kin, what have we not abandoned for him ; but he is a monument of ingratitude. Yet tell us, does not Krishna talk of coming here? Falsehood is never, Krishna, to be uttered by thee. Verily this is Dámodara, this is Govinda, who has given up his heart to the damsels of tbe, city, who has no longer any regard for u>, but looks upon ,us with disdain." So saying, the Gopis, whose minds were fixed on Krishna, addressed Ráma in his place, calling hiui Damodara and Govinda, and laughed and were merry ; and Ráma consoled them by communicating to thein agreeable, jnodest, affectionate, and gentle messages from Krislma. With the cow-herds he talked mirthfully, as he had been wont ito do. and rambled alung with thejn over the lands of Vraja.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अधिक प्रयास करनेकी आवश्यकता नहीं है, तुम संकोच मत करो; इस पारिजात-वृक्षको ले जाओ। इसे पाकर देवगण सनन्‍्तापरहित हों

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ama«e the women of the city by laugliing at our rustic efforts .(to please him) ? Does he.ever tbink of us, singing in chorus to his sons? Wili b ft j gfl fc come liere once again to see lus mother? But wlijí.t 'Jfi$J> ese things ? It is a different tale to tell for him withov%£pLiid for us without hini. Father, mother, brother, husbjpd, kin, what have we not abandoned for him ; but he is a monument of ingratitude. Yet tell us, does not Krishna talk of coming here? Falsehood is never, Krishna, to be uttered by thee. Verily this is Dámodara, this is Govinda, who has given up his heart to the damsels of tbe, city, who has no longer any regard for u>, but looks upon ,us with disdain." So saying, the Gopis, whose minds were fixed on Krishna, addressed Ráma in his place, calling hiui Damodara and Govinda, and laughed and were merry ; and Ráma consoled them by communicating to thein agreeable, jnodest, affectionate, and gentle messages from Krislma. With the cow-herds he talked mirthfully, as he had been wont ito do. and rambled alung with thejn over the lands of Vraja.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपने पतिके बाहुबलसे अधिक सम्मानकी दृष्टिसे नहीं देखा था

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ama«e the women of the city by laugliing at our rustic efforts .(to please him) ? Does he.ever tbink of us, singing in chorus to his sons? Wili b ft j gfl fc come liere once again to see lus mother? But wlijí.t 'Jfi$J> ese things ? It is a different tale to tell for him withov%£pLiid for us without hini. Father, mother, brother, husbjpd, kin, what have we not abandoned for him ; but he is a monument of ingratitude. Yet tell us, does not Krishna talk of coming here? Falsehood is never, Krishna, to be uttered by thee. Verily this is Dámodara, this is Govinda, who has given up his heart to the damsels of tbe, city, who has no longer any regard for u>, but looks upon ,us with disdain." So saying, the Gopis, whose minds were fixed on Krishna, addressed Ráma in his place, calling hiui Damodara and Govinda, and laughed and were merry ; and Ráma consoled them by communicating to thein agreeable, jnodest, affectionate, and gentle messages from Krislma. With the cow-herds he talked mirthfully, as he had been wont ito do. and rambled alung with thejn over the lands of Vraja.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मेरा चित्त भी अधिक गम्भीर नहीं है, इसलिये मैंने भी अपने पतिका गौरव प्रकट करनेके लिये ही तुमसे यह

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ama«e the women of the city by laugliing at our rustic efforts .(to please him) ? Does he.ever tbink of us, singing in chorus to his sons? Wili b ft j gfl fc come liere once again to see lus mother? But wlijí.t 'Jfi$J> ese things ? It is a different tale to tell for him withov%£pLiid for us without hini. Father, mother, brother, husbjpd, kin, what have we not abandoned for him ; but he is a monument of ingratitude. Yet tell us, does not Krishna talk of coming here? Falsehood is never, Krishna, to be uttered by thee. Verily this is Dámodara, this is Govinda, who has given up his heart to the damsels of tbe, city, who has no longer any regard for u>, but looks upon ,us with disdain." So saying, the Gopis, whose minds were fixed on Krishna, addressed Ráma in his place, calling hiui Damodara and Govinda, and laughed and were merry ; and Ráma consoled them by communicating to thein agreeable, jnodest, affectionate, and gentle messages from Krislma. With the cow-herds he talked mirthfully, as he had been wont ito do. and rambled alung with thejn over the lands of Vraja.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मुझे दूसरेकी सम्पत्ति इस पारिजातको ले जानेकी क्या आवश्यकता है? शची अपने रूप और पतिके कारण गर्विता है तो ऐसी कौन-सी स्त्री है जो इस प्रकार गर्वीली न हो 2?!”

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ama«e the women of the city by laugliing at our rustic efforts .(to please him) ? Does he.ever tbink of us, singing in chorus to his sons? Wili b ft j gfl fc come liere once again to see lus mother? But wlijí.t 'Jfi$J> ese things ? It is a different tale to tell for him withov%£pLiid for us without hini. Father, mother, brother, husbjpd, kin, what have we not abandoned for him ; but he is a monument of ingratitude. Yet tell us, does not Krishna talk of coming here? Falsehood is never, Krishna, to be uttered by thee. Verily this is Dámodara, this is Govinda, who has given up his heart to the damsels of tbe, city, who has no longer any regard for u>, but looks upon ,us with disdain." So saying, the Gopis, whose minds were fixed on Krishna, addressed Ráma in his place, calling hiui Damodara and Govinda, and laughed and were merry ; and Ráma consoled them by communicating to thein agreeable, jnodest, affectionate, and gentle messages from Krislma. With the cow-herds he talked mirthfully, as he had been wont ito do. and rambled alung with thejn over the lands of Vraja.

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रीपराशरजी बोले--हे द्विज! सत्यभामाके इस प्रकार कहनेपर देवराज लौट आये और बोले--' है क्रोधिते! उक्तियोंके विस्तार करनेका कोई प्रयोजन नहीं है ?

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ama«e the women of the city by laugliing at our rustic efforts .(to please him) ? Does he.ever tbink of us, singing in chorus to his sons? Wili b ft j gfl fc come liere once again to see lus mother? But wlijí.t 'Jfi$J> ese things ? It is a different tale to tell for him withov%£pLiid for us without hini. Father, mother, brother, husbjpd, kin, what have we not abandoned for him ; but he is a monument of ingratitude. Yet tell us, does not Krishna talk of coming here? Falsehood is never, Krishna, to be uttered by thee. Verily this is Dámodara, this is Govinda, who has given up his heart to the damsels of tbe, city, who has no longer any regard for u>, but looks upon ,us with disdain." So saying, the Gopis, whose minds were fixed on Krishna, addressed Ráma in his place, calling hiui Damodara and Govinda, and laughed and were merry ; and Ráma consoled them by communicating to thein agreeable, jnodest, affectionate, and gentle messages from Krislma. With the cow-herds he talked mirthfully, as he had been wont ito do. and rambled alung with thejn over the lands of Vraja.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हैं, उन विश्वरूप प्रभुसे पराजित होनेमें भी मुझे कोई

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ama«e the women of the city by laugliing at our rustic efforts .(to please him) ? Does he.ever tbink of us, singing in chorus to his sons? Wili b ft j gfl fc come liere once again to see lus mother? But wlijí.t 'Jfi$J> ese things ? It is a different tale to tell for him withov%£pLiid for us without hini. Father, mother, brother, husbjpd, kin, what have we not abandoned for him ; but he is a monument of ingratitude. Yet tell us, does not Krishna talk of coming here? Falsehood is never, Krishna, to be uttered by thee. Verily this is Dámodara, this is Govinda, who has given up his heart to the damsels of tbe, city, who has no longer any regard for u>, but looks upon ,us with disdain." So saying, the Gopis, whose minds were fixed on Krishna, addressed Ráma in his place, calling hiui Damodara and Govinda, and laughed and were merry ; and Ráma consoled them by communicating to thein agreeable, jnodest, affectionate, and gentle messages from Krislma. With the cow-herds he talked mirthfully, as he had been wont ito do. and rambled alung with thejn over the lands of Vraja.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जिस आदि और मध्यरहित प्रभुसे और फिर जिसमें लीन होकर अन्तमें यह न रहेगा; हे परमात्मासे ही परास्त होनेमें मुझे कैसे लज्जा हो सकती

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ama«e the women of the city by laugliing at our rustic efforts .(to please him) ? Does he.ever tbink of us, singing in chorus to his sons? Wili b ft j gfl fc come liere once again to see lus mother? But wlijí.t 'Jfi$J> ese things ? It is a different tale to tell for him withov%£pLiid for us without hini. Father, mother, brother, husbjpd, kin, what have we not abandoned for him ; but he is a monument of ingratitude. Yet tell us, does not Krishna talk of coming here? Falsehood is never, Krishna, to be uttered by thee. Verily this is Dámodara, this is Govinda, who has given up his heart to the damsels of tbe, city, who has no longer any regard for u>, but looks upon ,us with disdain." So saying, the Gopis, whose minds were fixed on Krishna, addressed Ráma in his place, calling hiui Damodara and Govinda, and laughed and were merry ; and Ráma consoled them by communicating to thein agreeable, jnodest, affectionate, and gentle messages from Krislma. With the cow-herds he talked mirthfully, as he had been wont ito do. and rambled alung with thejn over the lands of Vraja.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जाननेवाले अन्य पुरुष भी नहीं जान पाते तथा जिसने जगत्के उपकारके लिये अपनी इच्छासे ही मनुष्यरूप जीतनेमें कौन समर्थ है 2''

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ama«e the women of the city by laugliing at our rustic efforts .(to please him) ? Does he.ever tbink of us, singing in chorus to his sons? Wili b ft j gfl fc come liere once again to see lus mother? But wlijí.t 'Jfi$J> ese things ? It is a different tale to tell for him withov%£pLiid for us without hini. Father, mother, brother, husbjpd, kin, what have we not abandoned for him ; but he is a monument of ingratitude. Yet tell us, does not Krishna talk of coming here? Falsehood is never, Krishna, to be uttered by thee. Verily this is Dámodara, this is Govinda, who has given up his heart to the damsels of tbe, city, who has no longer any regard for u>, but looks upon ,us with disdain." So saying, the Gopis, whose minds were fixed on Krishna, addressed Ráma in his place, calling hiui Damodara and Govinda, and laughed and were merry ; and Ráma consoled them by communicating to thein agreeable, jnodest, affectionate, and gentle messages from Krislma. With the cow-herds he talked mirthfully, as he had been wont ito do. and rambled alung with thejn over the lands of Vraja.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भगवान्का द्वारकापुरीमें लौटना और सोलह हजार एक सौ कन्याओंसे विवाह करना संस्तुतो भगवानित्थं देवराजेन केशव: । गृहीतो5यं मया शक्र सत्यावचनकारणात्॥ देवदेव जगन्नाथ कृष्ण विष्णो महाभुज।

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ama«e the women of the city by laugliing at our rustic efforts .(to please him) ? Does he.ever tbink of us, singing in chorus to his sons? Wili b ft j gfl fc come liere once again to see lus mother? But wlijí.t 'Jfi$J> ese things ? It is a different tale to tell for him withov%£pLiid for us without hini. Father, mother, brother, husbjpd, kin, what have we not abandoned for him ; but he is a monument of ingratitude. Yet tell us, does not Krishna talk of coming here? Falsehood is never, Krishna, to be uttered by thee. Verily this is Dámodara, this is Govinda, who has given up his heart to the damsels of tbe, city, who has no longer any regard for u>, but looks upon ,us with disdain." So saying, the Gopis, whose minds were fixed on Krishna, addressed Ráma in his place, calling hiui Damodara and Govinda, and laughed and were merry ; and Ráma consoled them by communicating to thein agreeable, jnodest, affectionate, and gentle messages from Krislma. With the cow-herds he talked mirthfully, as he had been wont ito do. and rambled alung with thejn over the lands of Vraja.

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रीकृष्णजी बोले--हे जगत्पते! आप देवराज जो अपराध किया है उसे आप क्षमा करें

English

ama«e the women of the city by laugliing at our rustic efforts .(to please him) ? Does he.ever tbink of us, singing in chorus to his sons? Wili b ft j gfl fc come liere once again to see lus mother? But wlijí.t 'Jfi$J> ese things ? It is a different tale to tell for him withov%£pLiid for us without hini. Father, mother, brother, husbjpd, kin, what have we not abandoned for him ; but he is a monument of ingratitude. Yet tell us, does not Krishna talk of coming here? Falsehood is never, Krishna, to be uttered by thee. Verily this is Dámodara, this is Govinda, who has given up his heart to the damsels of tbe, city, who has no longer any regard for u>, but looks upon ,us with disdain." So saying, the Gopis, whose minds were fixed on Krishna, addressed Ráma in his place, calling hiui Damodara and Govinda, and laughed and were merry ; and Ráma consoled them by communicating to thein agreeable, jnodest, affectionate, and gentle messages from Krislma. With the cow-herds he talked mirthfully, as he had been wont ito do. and rambled alung with thejn over the lands of Vraja.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जो यह पारिजातवृक्ष लिया था इसे इसके योग्य स्थान (नन्दनवन)-को ले जाइये। है शक्र! मैंने तो इसे सत्यभामाके कहनेसे ही ले लिया था

English

ama«e the women of the city by laugliing at our rustic efforts .(to please him) ? Does he.ever tbink of us, singing in chorus to his sons? Wili b ft j gfl fc come liere once again to see lus mother? But wlijí.t 'Jfi$J> ese things ? It is a different tale to tell for him withov%£pLiid for us without hini. Father, mother, brother, husbjpd, kin, what have we not abandoned for him ; but he is a monument of ingratitude. Yet tell us, does not Krishna talk of coming here? Falsehood is never, Krishna, to be uttered by thee. Verily this is Dámodara, this is Govinda, who has given up his heart to the damsels of tbe, city, who has no longer any regard for u>, but looks upon ,us with disdain." So saying, the Gopis, whose minds were fixed on Krishna, addressed Ráma in his place, calling hiui Damodara and Govinda, and laughed and were merry ; and Ráma consoled them by communicating to thein agreeable, jnodest, affectionate, and gentle messages from Krislma. With the cow-herds he talked mirthfully, as he had been wont ito do. and rambled alung with thejn over the lands of Vraja.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आपने जो वज्र फेंका था उसे भी ले लीजिये;

English

ama«e the women of the city by laugliing at our rustic efforts .(to please him) ? Does he.ever tbink of us, singing in chorus to his sons? Wili b ft j gfl fc come liere once again to see lus mother? But wlijí.t 'Jfi$J> ese things ? It is a different tale to tell for him withov%£pLiid for us without hini. Father, mother, brother, husbjpd, kin, what have we not abandoned for him ; but he is a monument of ingratitude. Yet tell us, does not Krishna talk of coming here? Falsehood is never, Krishna, to be uttered by thee. Verily this is Dámodara, this is Govinda, who has given up his heart to the damsels of tbe, city, who has no longer any regard for u>, but looks upon ,us with disdain." So saying, the Gopis, whose minds were fixed on Krishna, addressed Ráma in his place, calling hiui Damodara and Govinda, and laughed and were merry ; and Ráma consoled them by communicating to thein agreeable, jnodest, affectionate, and gentle messages from Krislma. With the cow-herds he talked mirthfully, as he had been wont ito do. and rambled alung with thejn over the lands of Vraja.