Poem for Mar 29



Acarya's Writing

Padyavali, Anthology of Devotional Poetry
Srila Rupa Gosvami

Sri Radha-sakhyah sakuta-vakyam
Srimati Radharani’s Friend’s Words, which
Contain a Hidden Meaning

Verse 304

When the priyara trees bloom everywhere
in Gokula, their flowers are
like a host of moons
decked in yellow garments.

— Sri Govardhanacarya

Note: The second meaning
hidden in these ambiguous words is:

“When the priyara trees bloom everywhere
in Gokula, then Candravali becomes
dear to Lord Krishna, who wears
yellow garments.”

The second meaning implies that
Candravali is not beautiful by herself,
but only is beautiful when
surrounded by beautiful things,
such as priyara flowers.