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.

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.”

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