Love Song of the Dark Lord: Jayadeva's GitagovindaJayadeva's dramatic lyrical poem Gitagovinda is one of the most important works in Indian literature and a source of religious inspiration in both medieval and contemporary Vaishnavism. Revealing an intense earthly passion to express the complexities of divine and human love, its songs are an important part of Indian devotional music and literature. The twentith anniversary edition of the renowned translation by noted scholar Barbara Stoler MIller brings this classic to a new generation of readers and offers fresh insights for those familiar with the text. |
Contents
Jayadeva The Wandering Poet | 3 |
The Lyrical Structure of Jayadevas Poem | 7 |
Jayadevas Language for Love | 14 |
Krishna Cosmic Cowherd Lover | 17 |
Rādhā Consort of Krishnas Springtime Passion | 26 |
NOTES | 39 |
Translation | 67 |
Common terms and phrases
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