The Last Verses of "Gopala Vimshati" by Swami Vedanta Deshika Acharya are TRULY INCREDIBLE.
My favourite Lines are about Shreemati Nappinai Devi and the commentary about Bhakta Jivatu, that is "Lord Gopal is Bhaktha JeevAthu since the bhakthan can not live or survive without Him".
And the following Line is incredibly beautiful: gOpa kanyA bhujanga: laLitha: Jayathy
"Gopala Vimsati" by Swami Vedanta Deshika Acharya is SS022 - Gopala vimsati at Sadagopan.org Library - http://sadagopan.org/index.php/categories/doc_details/139-ss022-gopala-vimsati
VERSE 18: THE BEAUTY OF RAJAGOPALA SVAROOPAM
Lord Gopalan showing great affection for the Gopis stands before them in resplendent attire.
He strikes a pose at that time with his tender right hand holding the shepherd's bent stick; his left hand rests on the shoulder of the beautiful Nappinnai; that touch of Gopalan sends shivers of joy over Nappinnai's body.
That beautiful Gopalan has tucked his flute inside his waist band and has additional decoration in the form of a chain of Kunrumani beads tied across his own dark hair pulled up in the form of a bun.
He shines with his dark blue hue, reminiscent of the clouds in the rainy season and wins over the Gopis with his formidable beauty.
He roams around with great desire for union with Gopis.
(COMMENTARIES):
In this slOkam, Swamy Desikan admires the standing posture of the Lord and concedes that this sevai is even more beautiful to enjoy compared to the decorations and VeNu ghAnam.
What is it that overpowered Swamy Desikan?
In this sEvai, He has a sportive baton (leelA Yashti) in His right hand and His left arm is resting on the shoulder of His dear Nappinnai.
The waist of His beautiful blue body (mEga syAma tanu) holds a flute with the decoration of gunja beads.
He shines victorious in this posture as the paramour of the Gopis (gOpa kanyA bhujanga: laLitha: Jayathy).
VERSE 19: THE JALA KREETA OF GOPALAN
Gopalan desirous of performing water sports with the Gopis tucked tightly his garments.
He took in his hands the water pump used in those sports.
He approached one of the Gopis, who was standing with one foot forward in the water and the other planted backward on the land.
He surprised her from behind and embraced her tightly. That Gopi was overpowered by that delectable experience and partially closed her eyes and looked at Gopalan with half-open eyes.
He returned her affectionate glances. Their eyes met.
May that Gopala engaged in water sports with the Gopis as their lover protect us, since he is the medicine for his devotees suffering from the afflictions of Samsaara!
(COMMENTARIES):
Swamy Desikan enjoys the Lord sporting with the Gopis using water pumps (PeecchAnkuzhal) on the banks of YamunA River.
His garments are tucked tight (Vaari kreeDA niBiDa vasana:) so He can move rapidly and escape the pursuit of the Gopis.
When He stands in one place surveying the scene, He has the PrathyAleeDa pose (with his left leg firmly planted on ground and His right leg behind it like an archer ready to send his arrow (PrathyAleeDa sthithim adhigathAm).
He moves and surprises a Dear Gopi by embracing Her from behind, which in turn makes Her close Her eyes in a state of bliss and He looks at Her adoringly (PaschAth miLina nayanam PrEyaseem prEkshyamANa:).
He holds the water sport instrument (pump) in His hands (bhasthrA Yanthra praNihitha kara:). He is the protector of the souls (Bhaktha JeevAthu) and is the Gopi Jana Vallabhan.
He is Bhaktha JeevAthu since the bhakthan can not live or survive without Him.
He is thus the PrANan for the jeevan.
May that enchanting Lord protect us (Na: avyAth)!
