Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī | 180,912 words
The English translation of the Sri Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu verse 4.8.75; a medieval era Sanskrit book, written by Rupa Goswami (fl. 15th century) which represents a devotional (bhakti) masterpiece. In this work Goswami describes the nature and different forms of pure love (rasa) as well as various other topics on Vaishnavism and devotion.
Verse 4.8.75
tatra viṣaya-bhede, yathā —
vimocayārgalābandhaṃ vilambaṃ tāta nācara |
yāmi kāśya-gṛhaṃ yūnā manaḥ śyāmena me hṛtam ||4.8.75||
atra śuceḥ prītena |
Madhra-rasa conflicting with dāsya-rasa, even though the viṣayas are different:
“O father! Unlock the door bolt without delay! I will go to the house of Sāndīpanī Muni. My mind is attracted to the dark-complexioned youth.”