Stories from Vidagdha-mādhava
Selected scenes from Rupa Gosvami’s drama: Radha’s longing after hearing Krishna’s name and flute and seeing His picture, and her letter, with references to Act Two.
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Radha, the Name, the Flute and the Picture
Radha hears Krishna's name and the sound of His flute, then sees a picture of His form. In her agitation she describes them as three separate calls to her heart.
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02 / 02 · Vidagdha-mādhava 2.33
Madhumangala Reads Radha's Letter
Lalita brings Radha's letter, and Madhumangala reads her words to Krishna: His image lives in her mind and meets her whenever she tries to flee from that thought.
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