Gita Govinda (English, Jayadeva | Lee Siegel)

Accurate Translation of the Classic Gitagovinda Text

The Gitagovinda is a text that explores Krishna's erotic pasttimes with the Gopis and more specifically with Radha. This 12th century, sanskrit court poem explores concepts of Viraha, Smarana, Rasa, Prema, and Bhakti centered on Krishna. The Foreword by Sudipta Kaviraj and introduction by Lee Siegel provide background information on who Jayadeva was, who the Rasikas were, the sanskrit meter and ragas, and also about the two levels on which this book can be understood-----physical pleasures that connosieurs of poetry, Rasikas, could take from this text, and also the religious implications/concepts focusing on Krishna (this is a central text in Gaudiya Vaishnavism). This book includes sanskrit transliterations which makes it useful for academic study. Overall, I would recommend this text for both first-hand academic study in a college setting (I bought this for my Hinduism college class)and for reading of classical sanskrit poetry in general. If your major reason for wanting to read this book is religious regarding Krishna or the Gaudiya Vaishnavism movement then I also recommend Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja's translation which also includes commentary on each stanza.

Best Jayadevar Ashtapadhi Translation Available

I think that the Lee Siegel translation is the best out there. He does an excellent job turning the translation into wonderful poetry.The Ashtapadhis have a similar metre and rhyme as the Sanskrit does.The edition is compact and has transliterated Sanskrit on on side of the open spread, and the English on the other.Another big plus is that it is hardcover and extremely portable. An excellet volume."If your heart relishes recollections of Lord Krishna, and if you're curious about the arts of erotic love as well, Then listen to Jayadeva's eloquent poem - a pretty posey of words, sweet and melodious."And do yourself a favor by using this translation for your "sravanam kirtanam" if you don't know Sanskrit.If the Clay Sanskrit Library would publish an edition of the Srimad Bhagavata Mahapurana that is of the same high caliber as this volume, all my devotional needs would be met.Radhe Radhe!

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In Radha and Krishna's divine love, we find the eternal dance of devotion, joy, and unconditional s

The portrayal of their love in Gita-Govinda beautifully captures the depth of spiritual longing and divine tenderness. Throughly enjoyed reading it.