TOPOLOGÍAS ESPECIFICAS 1. Perceptrón

The adoring devotees always want to relish the Divine sweetness. Sri Krishna’s sweet form, sweet pastimes and sweet bhâv alone are the objects of their delight. These devotees are forever engrossed in meditating on the all-sweet Sri Krishna. They spend their days and nights anxiously waiting for that moment when He will answer their call and they will get His darshan.

The virahi sâdhak is absorbed in meditating on Sri Govinda’s lotus-feet, enormously eager to behold Him.

In what way do the devotees want the Lord to appear before them?

They are lost in thinking when Sri Krishna will approach them. Just as their eyes are eager to behold Him, so their ears eagerly await the sweet tinkling of His anklets. They are worshippers of Braja-mâdhuri (in the sweet mood of Braja). Hence, they do not

think that the Lord will appear suddenly from nowhere. Rather they think that Sri Krishna will walk down the paths of Braja and come in front. Thus they will

first get to hear the sound of the anklets and then get His darshan. This is why their heart is always alert for the sound of those gem-studded anklets. They humbly pray at His lotus-feet – “If I am not qualified to behold Your lotus-feet, at least enable me to hear the sound of Your anklets”.

Just as the sound vibration of “om” intensify the realization of Brahman in the heart of the Yogi, the resonance of Sri Krishna’s gem-studded anklets strengthen prem-bhakti in the heart of the devotee.

When the prem-ras becomes intense, the devotee meets the all-sweet, ras-full Sri Krishna. Although the sâdhaks worship in the sweet mood, they are also the topmost example of

dâsya-ras (servitude), because all ras are present in the madhur-ras1_{. When, in a servile mood, they desire to relish}

Sri Krishna-sevâ, His lotus-feet become the sole object of their meditation. In this situation when they get to hear the anklets, their loving hearts start dancing in joy. The melody of the anklets that rings in the inner mind of the devotee is clearer, much more intensely sweet and most immensely joyous.

Srila Chaitanya dâs says, Srila Lilâshuk has indicated towards some secret pastime in this verse.

Explanation of “vallavi-vibhoh”

The word “vallavi-vibhoh”, means ‘vallavi’2 Sri Râdhâ’s Vibhu. Here ‘Vibhu’ means ‘expert at performing many activities simultaneously’. Sri Krishna’s gem-anklets are performing amorous activities and vallavi Sri Râdhârâni’s anklet-sound is mingled with it – (this indicates viparit–vilâs) – may my heart be inspired with the enthralling music of That very same Sri Râdhâraman’s ornaments.

Here, ‘Kamalâ’ refers to Sri Râdhâ. The swans that wander in Sri Râdhâ’s lotus-forest are definitely under Her care. They are very dear to Her and swim in the Yamunâ which is the

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playground of Her confidential pastimes. Consequently, they have a firm feeling of belongingness to Sri Râdhârâni. They think – “We belong to Swâmini and to no one else”. So they welcome the song of Sri Râdhâ–Mâdhav’s gem–anklets by singing sweetly in resonance.

Srila Bhatta Goswâmipâd has written in the preface to this verse -

“In the previous verse Srila Lilâshuk has glorified Sri Krishna’s lotus-feet adorned with gem-anklets. Now he is praying for an insight into the song of those anklets in his heart, so that he may describe the sweet jingling to a small extent. This is because Sri

Krishna’s sweetness is self-manifested and it is impossible to describe it unless and until the sweetness reveals itself in our heart.

Explanation of ‘vallavi-vibhu’ and ‘manju’

Let us pray - “May the sweet jingling of ‘vallavi-vibhu’ Sri Krishna’s gem-anklets be inspired in my heart”. ‘Vallavi’ means cowherd–women and ‘Vibhu’ means ‘the One Who reciprocates in various manners according to the different feelings of love shown by the

Gopis.’ This line could also mean – ‘May the ringing of Sri Krishna’s gem-anklets - Who is

accompanied by vallavi (Srimati Râdhârâni) be inspired in my heart’. ‘Manju’ means mesmerising jingle - fantastic to the sense of hearing.

How is the jingling?

The jingling loves the gem-anklets – they are ‘mani-nupura-pranayi’. The anklets are studded with diamonds and other gemstones, and they too reciprocate the love of the jingling. You could also say that the jingling is drenched with the anklets’ love.

Again, how is the jingling?

‘kamala – vane – chara – kalinda – kanyaka – kala –

hamsa – kantha – kala – kujita – adritam’. The swans sport in the lotus–forest which is the abode of Kamalâ or Laxmi. Also they inhabit the Yamunâ. They feed on the lotus-roots. They are intoxicated with love and their voice becomes very sweet. The music of the gem-anklets is so magnificent that these swans welcome the song with their sweet voice. In this manner, they declare how exquisite the sound of the gem-anklets is.

The upper portion of Sri Krishna’s holy feet is dark like the waters of the Kâlindi; the sole is rosy like lotus-petals and the anklets adorning them are humming like the singing swans.

We too pray along with Sri Lilâshuk - May our hearts be inspired with the song of the most fortunate gem-anklets since they are adorning the lotus feet of Sri Govinda Who is slowly proceeding towards the confidential love-grove of Sri Vrindâban. 17.

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