Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu

by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī | 180,912 words

The English translation of the Sri Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu verse 3.4.17; 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.

atha uddīpanāḥ —
kaumārādi-vayo-rūpa-veśāḥ śaiśava-cāpalam |
jalpita-smita-līlādyāḥ budhair uddīpanāḥ smṛtāḥ ||3.4.17||

Uddīpanas:
“The uddīpanas for vatsala-rasa are said to be Kṛṣṇa’s three ages starting with kaumāra, His form, His cloth, His naughty activities, His laughing and His playing.”

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