THE SONG OF RADHA

                                 1)      If I see thee, my Lord, again
                                    I feel heaven clasped in my arms
                                    Thy thrilling presence warm
                                    Makes me heaven disdain

                          2)      If  I see thee again, my Love!
                                    I feel at once uplift above
                                    With wings of moon-light sheen
                                    To fly above the meadows green.

                          3)      If I hear thy music again my Lord !
                                    Thy dulcet soft-toned words
                                    I feel God's voice whisper within           
                                    And soothe my inner doleful din.

                          4)      If I view thy graceful form again
                                    My life is given not in vain ;
                                    A passionate hug I do not wish
                                    A gentle touch only I cherish.

                          5)      If I gaze into thine eyes 
                                    A wave of thrill will rise
                                    Through that blue glistening pair
                                    I see myself sublimed and fair !

                          6)      If I feel thy touch again
                                    I feel afresh and free of pain
                                    What blissful realms can't I attain
                                    If you stand by me and be all mine !

                           7)     If I have thee all myself                
                                    I value not base gold and pelf ;
                                    A simple, sweet lyrical life
                                    I live indeed as thy dearest wife.

                           8)      No sweetest lines can I express
                                    Thy charming form beyond my guess
                                    Benumbed my mind and feelings fine
                                    Athirst for years for thy love divine ! 

                           9)    Bedecked with pea-cock's plumes come soon
                                   To dance with us in bright full moon
                                   The banks of Jamuna yearn for thee
                                   Play thy flute again for us with glee.     

                         10)     No pearls or gems of purest shine
                                   No diamonds culled from richest mine
                                   I crave, Blue-complexioned Lord !
                                   My earnest love, please, don't discard !

                         11)     No splendid wealth or royal pleasures
                                   With rustic sports of Gokul measures
                                   Listen to our hearts' humble appeal
                                   Lord of cowherds! our anguish feel !     
                
                       12)      Come soon to see the vales of Brindavan
                                  To sing, to play, to dance and run
                                  Thy cowherd friends, thy dearest mates
                                  Look for thee, our bliss, our God incarnate.
                              
                                   
                      
     Notes :


     Gokul = The place where Krishna spent his childhood. It is 16 kms  from Mathura. Here Krishna met Radha for the first time.

     Brindavan = The place where Krishna spent his childhood in the company of his cowherd friends and played pranks on them. The Gopikas or milkmaids enjoyed his friendship and affection. It is 11 kms from the city of Madhura. The 8km long Goverdhana Mountain is near this town.

    Jamuna = The river ( also called Yamuna)  flows through Brindavan and Mathura. Krishna played with his friends and milkmaids on the banks of Jamuna.
                              
19th October, 2016                                     Somaseshu Gutala