Gokula Mangala Vamsi
AI-drafted translation — pending review
The sound of the flute, auspicious for Gokula, roars out toward the forest, a sound proclaiming the very command of Cupid, the king of desire.
"Why do you create this hindrance here, uselessly, under the pretext of adorning my limbs? I am not able, right now, to bear even a moment's further delay of this appointed hour."
"Here rises the glow of Madhava's toenail, cool as the moon itself — do not keep repeating your fear of the elders again and again; she has become one whose longing now runs swiftly toward him."
"Behold — to serve that eternal lord who moves so swiftly through this great forest, this whole company of cowherd women now approaches the bank of the sun-god's daughter."
About Gokula Mangala Vamsi
Four Sanskrit verses by Rupa Goswami evoking the moment Krishna's flute calls Radha away into the forest: a companion urges her to stop delaying over her jewelry, notices the moonlike glow of Krishna's toenails signaling his approach, and finally pictures the whole company of gopis converging on the Yamuna's bank to serve him. They read like excerpts from a dramatic scene, in the vein of Rupa's own plays such as Vidagdha-madhava.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Gokula Mangala Vamsi?
Gokula Mangala Vamsi was composed by Rupa Goswami.
What is the meaning of Gokula Mangala Vamsi?
The sound of the flute, auspicious for Gokula, roars out toward the forest, a sound proclaiming the very command of Cupid, the king of desire.
How many verses does Gokula Mangala Vamsi have?
Gokula Mangala Vamsi has 4 verses.
Can I download Gokula Mangala Vamsi as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Gokula Mangala Vamsi — 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.