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Nectar Radha

by Rasakhan
(1534? - 1619?) Timeline

English version by
Shyamdas

Original Language
Hindi
Yoga / Hindu : Vaishnava (Krishna/Rama)
Muslim / Sufi
16th Century

When Radha's eyes bashfully meet Hari's,
     their delightful gestures
          entice His heart.

Her enchanting banter swindles His mind.
     Her words divulge an exquisite disposition.

She puts Her lips to His,
     filling that Abode of elixir
          with the nectar of Her very soul.

Although Krishna is an expert in all of love's spells,
     Radha captivates God
          with a few soft syllables.

 

 

-- from Treasure House of Love: Poems of Rasakhan, Translated by Shyamdas

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Themes

  Heart
  Honey
  Wine
 
 


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