Cikana Kala Galaya Mala
The glossy dark one wears a garland at his throat; anklets ring at his feet; bees hover about the flowers in his crown, as he glances sideways with his eyes.
O friend, what did I see on the bank of the Kalindi -- that cunning lover, Krishna! O friend, I could not even return home; he has thrown my very life into turmoil.
The moon glimmers, peacock feathers wave atop his crown in the breeze; smiling gently, he plays his sweet flute, singing sweetly, so sweetly.
Overcome by the weight of rasa, his limbs can barely stay steady, so playfully does he lean against the kadamba tree; he plays with the very life of chaste, well-born young women.
Restless makara earrings sway at his ears, he wears a yellow garment; his two feet are like red lotuses -- Govinda Dasa offers himself to them.
About Cikana Kala Galaya Mala
A Bengali pada of Govinda Dasa Kaviraja in which a gopi confides to a friend the turmoil caused by a single glimpse of dark Krishna on the riverbank -- his peacock crown, sweet flute, and playful lean against a kadamba tree leaving her unable even to return home, her composure entirely gone.
- Composer
- Govinda Dasa Kaviraja · Read biography
- Verses
- 5
Frequently asked
Who wrote Cikana Kala Galaya Mala?
Cikana Kala Galaya Mala was composed by Govinda Dasa Kaviraja.
What is the meaning of Cikana Kala Galaya Mala?
The glossy dark one wears a garland at his throat; anklets ring at his feet; bees hover about the flowers in his crown, as he glances sideways with his eyes.
How many verses does Cikana Kala Galaya Mala have?
Cikana Kala Galaya Mala has 5 verses.
Can I download Cikana Kala Galaya Mala as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Cikana Kala Galaya Mala — verse and translation on each slide — is available to download in both PowerPoint (.pptx) and PDF formats from this page, for use in kirtan or temple programs.