Chapter Sixteen Śrī Rādhikā-vivāha-varṇana Description of Śrī Rādhikā's Wedding

śrī-nāradaḥ uvāca—Śrī Nārada said; gāḥ—the cows; cārayan—herding; nandanam—son; aṅka-deśe—on the lap; samlālayan—caressing; dūratamam—for a long time; sakāśāt—in the presence; kalindajā—of the Yamunā; tīra—on the shore; samīra—the breeze; kampitam—moving; nandaḥ—Nanda; api—even; bhāṇḍīravanam—Bhāṇḍīravana; jagāma—went.

kṛṣṇa—of Lord Kṛṣṇa; icchayā—by the desire; vegataraḥ—quickly; atha—then; vātaḥ—breeze; ghanaiḥ—with clouds; abhūt—became; meduram—thick; ambaram—the sky; ca—and; tamāla—tamāla; nīpa—and kadamba; druma—trees; pallavaiḥ—with twigs; ca—and; patadbhiḥ—falling; ejadbhiḥ—trembling; atīva—very; bhīkaiḥ—frightening.

tad-andha-kare—blinding darkness; mahati—great; prajāte—manifest; bāle—the boy; rudati—crying; aṅka-gate—on his arm; ati-bhīte—very frightened; nandaḥ—Nanda; bhayam—fear; prāpa—attained; śiśum—infant; saḥ—he; bibhrat—holding; harim—of Lord Hari; para-īśam—the Supreme Personality of Godhead; śaraṇaṁ jagāma—took shelter.

tadā—then; eva—indeed; koṭi—millions; arka—of suns; samūha—multitude; dīptiḥ—splendor; āgacchati—came; iva—as if; ācalati—moves; diśāsu—in the directions; babhūva—became; tasyām—in that; vṛṣabhānu—of King Vṛṣabhānu; putrīm—the daughter; dadarśa—saw; rādhām—Rādhā; nava-nanda-rājaḥ—Nanda Mahārāja, the king of the nine Nandas.

koṭi—millions; indu-bimba—of moons; dyutim—glory; ādadhānam—manifesting; nīla—blue; ambaram—garments; sundaram—handsome; ādi-varṇam—first class; maṣjīra—of anklets; dhīra—soft; dhvani—sound; nūpurāṇām—ankle-bells; ābibhratīm—wearing; śabdam—sound; atīva—very; maṣjum—beautiful.

kāṣcī-kalā—of a belt; kaṅkana—bracelets; śabda—sound; miśram—mixed; hāḥ—necklace; aṅgulīya—rings; aṅgada—armlets; visphurantīm—splendid; śrī-nāsikā—on Her nose; mauktika—a pearl; haṁśikībhiḥ—with anklets; śrī-kanṭḥa—on Her neck; cūḍā—crest; maṇi—jewel; kuṇḍala—earrings; āḍhyām—opulent.

tat—of Her; tejasā—by the splendor; dharṣitaḥ—overwhelmed; āśu—at once; nandaḥ—Nanda; natvā—bowing; atha—then; tām—to Her; āha—said; kṛtāṣjaliḥ—with folded hands; san—being; ayam—He; tu—indeed; sākṣāt—directly; puruṣottamaḥ—the Supreme Personality of Godhead; tvam—You; priyā—the beloved; asya—of Him; mukhyā—most important; asi—are; tadā—then; eva—indeed; rādhe—O Rādhā.

guptam—secret; tu—certainly; idam—this; garga-mukhena—from Garga Muni's mouth; vedmi—I know; gṛhāṇa—please take; rādhe—O Rādhā; nija—Your own; nātham—Lord; aṅkāt—from my arms; enam—Him; gṛham—home; prāpaya—please take; megha—of the clouds; bhītam—frightened; vadāmi—I say; ca—and; ittham—thus; prakṛteḥ—of matter; guṇa—with the modes; āḍhyaḥ—enriched.

namāmi—I offer my respectful obeisances; tubhyam—to You; bhuvi—in this world; rakṣa—please protect; mām—me; tvam—You; kṛṣṇa—of Lord Kṛṣṇa; priyā—the beloved; asi—You are; prakṛteḥ—the modes of nature; parām—beyond; tvam—You; śrutvā—hearing; vacaḥ—words; tasya—of him; tadā—then; eva—indeed; rādhā—Rādhā; candra—of moons; āvalī—a host; gopa—of the gopas; patim—to the king; tam—to him; āha—said.

śrī-rādhā uvāca—Śrī Rādhā said; varam—benediction; param—supreme; brūhi—please say; mahā-mate—O noble-hearted one; tvam—you; yathā—as; ipsitam—desired; sarva—by all; janaiḥ—people; durāpam—difficult to attain; aham—I; prasannā—am pleased; tava—of you; bhakti-bhāvāt—by devotion; mat—of Me; darśanam—sight; durlabham—difficult to attain; eva—indeed; nanda—O Nanda.

śrī-nandaḥ uvāca—Śrī Nanda said; yadi—if; prasannā—pleased; asi—You are; tadā—then; bhavet—may be; me—to Me; bhaktiḥ—devotion; dṛḍhā—firm; kau—in this world; yuvayoḥ—of You both; pada-abje—for the lotus feet; satām—of the devotees; ca—also; bhaktiḥ—devotion; tava—to You; bhakti-bhājām—who have devotion; saṅgaḥ—association; sadā—always; me—of me; atha—then; yuge yuge—millennium after millennium; ca—and.

śrī-nāradaḥ uvāca—Śrī Nārada said; tathā—so; astu—be it; ca—also; uktvā—saying; atha—then; harim—Lord Hari; karābhyām—with both hands; jagrāha—taking; rādhā—Rādhā; nija-nātham—Her own Lord; aṅkāt—from the arms; gate—gone; atha—then; nande—when Nanda; praṇate—bowing down; vraja—of Vraja; īśe—the king; tadā—then; hi—indeed; bhāṇḍīravanam—to Bhāṇḍīravana; jagāma—went.

goloka-lokāt—from the realm of Goloka; ca—also; purā—previously; samāgatā—come; bhūmiḥ—earth; nijam—own; svam—own; vapuḥ—form; ādadhānā—manifesting; yā—who; padmarāga—rubies; ādi—beginning with; khacit—studded; suvarṇā—gold; babhūva—became; sā—She; tat-kṣaṇam—at that moment; eva—indeed; sarvā—all.

vṛndāvanam—Vṛndāvana; divya—transcendental and splendid; vapuḥ—form; dadhānam—manifesting; vṛkṣaiḥ—with trees; varaiḥ—excellent; kāma-dughaiḥ—fulfilling all desires; saha—with; eva—indeed; kalinda-putrī—the Yamunā; ca—also; suvarṇa—golden; saudhaiḥ—with palaces; śrī—beautiful; ratna—jewel; sopānamayī—with staircases; babhūva—became.

govardhanaḥ—Govardhana; ratna—jewel; śilā—stones; mayaḥ—made of; abhūt—became; suvarṇa—golden; śṛṅgaiḥ—with peaks; paritaḥ—everywhere; sphuradbhiḥ—glistening; matta—maddened; alibhiḥ—with bumblebees; nirjhara—swiftly flowing mountain streams; sundarībhiḥ—beautiful; dārībhiḥ—with caves; ucca—great; aṅga—body; karī—elephant; iva—like; rājan—O king.

tadā—then; nikuṣjaḥ—forest grove; api—also; nijam—own; vapuḥ—form; dadhāt—manifested; sabhā—assembly-halls; yutam—with; praṅgana—courtyards; divya—splendid; maṇḍapam—pavilions; vasanta—of spring; mādhurya—sweetness; dharam—holding; madhuvrataiḥ—with bees; mayūra—peacocks; pārāvata—pārāvatas; kokila—and cuckoos; dhvanim—the sound.

suvarṇa—gold; ratna—jewels; ādi—beginning with; khacit—studded; paṭaiḥ—woth roofs; vṛtam—filled; patat—fluttering; patākā-avalibhiḥ—with rows of flags; virājitam—splendid; saraḥ—a lake; sphuṭadbhiḥ—blossoming; bhramara—by bees; avalīḍhitaiḥ—licked; vicarcitam—anointed; kā 24cana—golden; cāru—beautiful; paṅkajaiḥ—with lotus flowers.

tadā—then; eva—indeed; sākṣāt—directly; puruṣottamottamaḥ—the Supreme Personality of Godhead; babhūva—became; kaiśora—adolescent; vapuḥ—form; ghana—as a dark cloud; prabhaḥ—splendor; pīta—yellow; ambaraḥ—garments; kaustubha-ratna—the Kaustubha jewel; bhūṣaṇaḥ—decoration; vaṁśī—the flute; dharaḥ—holding; manmatha—of Kāmadevas; rāśi—multitude; mohanaḥ—enchanting.

bhujena—with an arm; saṅgṛhya—taking; hasan—smiling; priyām—His beloved; hariḥ—Lord Hari; jagāma—went; madhye—to the middle; su—beautiful; vivāha—marriage; maṇḍapam—pavilion; vivāha—for the marriage; sambhāra—paraphernalia; yutaḥ—with; sa-mekhalam—with a belt; su-darbha-mat—with kuśa grass; vāri—water; ghaṭa—pots; ādi—beginning with; maṇḍitam—decorated.

tatra—there; eva—indeed; siṁhāsane—on a throne; udgate—manifested; vare—excellent; parasparam—together; sammālitau—caressing; virejatuḥ—were splendidly manifested; param—then; bruvantau—conversing; madhuram—sweetly; ca—also; dam-patī—husband and wife; sphurat-prabhau—splendid; khe—in the sky; ca—also; taḍit—lighting; ghanau—and cloud; iva—like.

tadā—then; ambarāt—from the sky; deva-varaḥ—the best of the demigods; vidhiḥ—Brahmā; prabhuḥ—Lord; samāgataḥ—came; tasya—of Him; parasya—the Supreme; sammukhe—facing; natvā—bowing down; tad-aṅghrī—at His feet; hi—" uśatī girābhiḥ—with sweet words; kṛtāṣjaliḥ—with folded hands; cāru—eloquently; catur-mukhaḥ—four-headed Brahmā; jagau—said.

śrī-brahmā uvāca—Lord Barham‘ said; anādim—without beginning; ādyam—the beginning; puruṣottamottamam—the original Supreme Personality of Godhead; śrī-kṛṣṇacandram—Śrī Kṛṣṇacandra; nija—own; bhakta—devotees; vatsalam—affectionate; svayam—personally; tu—indeed; asaṅkhya—countless; aṇḍa—of universes; patim—the master; parāt param—greater than the greatest; rādhā-patim—the master of Rādhā; tvām—of You; śaraṇaṁ vrajāmy aham—I take shelter.

goloka-nāthaḥ—the master of Goloka; tvam—You; atīva-līlaḥ—playful; līlāvatī—playful; iyam—she; nija—own; loka—realm; līlā—pastimes; vaikuṇṭha-nāthaḥ—the master of Vaikuṇṭha; asi—You are; yadā—when; tvam—You; eva—indeed; lakṣmīḥ—Lakṣmī; tadā—then; iyam—She; vṛṣabhānujā—the daughter of Vṛṣabhānu; hi—certainly.

tvam—You; rāmacandraḥ—Rāmacandra; janakātmajā—the daughter of Janaka; iyam—She; bhūmau—on the earth; hariḥ—Lord Hari; tvam—You; kamalālayā—the abode of Kamalā; iyam—She; yaj 24āvatāraḥ—Yajṣa-avatāra; asi—You are; yadā—when; tadā—thenl iyam—She; śrī-dakṣiṇā—Śrī Dakṣiṇā; strī—wife; prati-patnī-mukhyā—the best of wives.

tvam—You; nārasiṁhaḥ—Nṛsiṁha; asi—You are; ramā—Ramā; tadā—then; iyam—She; nārāyaṇaḥ—Nārāyaṇa; tvam—You; ca—and; nareṇa—with Nara; yuktaḥ—accompanied; tat—then; tu—indeed; iyam—She; śāntiḥ—Goddess Śānti; atīva—greatly; sākṣāt—directly; chāyā-—a shadow; iva—as if; yātā—come; ca—also; tava—You; anurūpā—following.

tvam—You; brahma—Brahman; ca—and; iyam—She; prakṛtiḥ—material nature; taṭasthā—borderline; kālaḥ—time; yadā—when; imam—She; ca—also; viduḥ—they know; pradhānam—pradhāna; mahān—mahat-tattva; yadā—when; tvam—You; jagat—the universe; aṅkuraḥ—sprouting; asi—You are; rādhā—Rādhā; tadā—then; iyam—She; sa-guṇā—with the three modes; ca—also; māyā—illusory potency.

yadā—when; antarātmā—within the heart; viditaḥ—known; caturbhiḥ—by four; tadā—then; tu—indeed; iyam—She; lakṣaṇā-rūpa-vṛttiḥ—Lakṣaṇā-vṛtti; yadā—when; virāḍ-deha-dharaḥ—the universal form; tvam—You; eva—indeed; tadā—then; akhilam—everything; vā—or; bhuvi—on the earth; dhāraṇā—the earth; iyam—She.

śyāmam—dark; ca—and; gauram—fair; viditam—known; dvidhā—in two; mahaḥ—splendor; tava—of You; eva—indeed; sākṣāt—directly; puruṣottamottamam—the Supreme Personality of Godhead; goloka-dhāma—the abode of Goloka; adhipatim—the master; pareśam—the Supreme Lord; parāt—than the greatest; param—greater; tvam—You; śaraṇaṁ vrajāmy aham—I take shelter.

sadā—regularly; paṭhet—recites; yaḥ—who; yugala—of the divine couple; stavam—prayer; param—transcendental; goloka-dhāma-pravaram—to the transcendental abode of Goloka; prayāti—goes; saḥ—he; iha—here; eva—indeed; saundarya—with beauty; samṛddhi—opulence; siddhayaḥ—perfections; bhavanti—here; tasya—of him; api—also; nisargataḥ-naturally; punaḥ—again.

yadā—when; yuvām—for You both; prīti-yutau—endowed with love; ca—also; dam-patī—husband and wife; parāt parau—greater than the greatest; tau—both; anurūpa-rūpitau—suitable for each other; tathāpi—still; loka-vyavahāra-saṅgrahāt—according to the ways of this world; vidhim—the ceremony; vivāhasya—of marriage; tu—certainly; kārayāmi—perform; aham—I.

śrī-nāradaḥ uvāca—Śrī Nārada said; tadā—then; saḥ—he; utthāya—rising; vidhiḥ—Brahmā; hutāśanam—the sacred fire; prajvalya—kindling; kuṇḍe—in a pit; sthitayos-standing; tayoḥ—Them; puraḥ—before; śruteḥ—of the Vedas; kara—hand; grāha—taking; vidhim—the ceremony; vidhānataḥ—the rules; vidhāya—performing; dhātā—Brahmā; samavasthitaḥ—stood; abhavat—became.

saḥ—He; vāhayām āsa—married; harim—Lord Hari; ca—and; rādhikām—Rādhā; pradakṣiṇam—circumambulation; sapta-hiraṇya-retasaḥ—of the fire; tataḥ—then; ca—also; tau—Them; tam—that; praṇamayya—making bow down; veda—the Vedas; vit—knowing; tau—to Them; pāṭhayām āsa—recited; ca—also; sapta—seven; mantrakam—mantras.

tataḥ—then; hareḥ—of Lord Hari; vakṣasi—on the chest; rādhikāyāḥ—of Rādhā; karam—the hand; ca—also; saṁsthāpya—placing; hareḥ—of Lord Hari; karam—on the hand; punaḥ—again; śrī-rādhikāyāḥ—of Śrī Rādhā; kila—certainly; pṛṣṭha-deśake—on the back; saṁsthāpya—placing; mantrān—mantras; ca—also; vidhiḥ—Brahmā; prapāṭhayan—reciting.

rādhā—Rādhā; karābhyām—with both hands; pradadau—gave; ca—also; mālikām—a garland; kiṣjalkinīm—of lotus flowers; kṛṣṇa-gale—on Kṛṣṇa's neck; ali—of bees; nādinīm—filled with the humming; hareḥ—of Lord Hari; karābhyām—with both hands; vṛṣabhānujā—the daughter of Vṛṣabhānu; gale—on the neck; tataḥ—then; ca—and; vahnim—the fire; praṇamayya—having bow down; veda-vit—the knower of the Vedas.

samvāsayām āsa—placed; su-pīṭhayoḥ—on two thrones; ca—also; tau—Them; kṛtāṣjalī—with folded hands; mauna-yutau—silent; pitāmahaḥ—Brahmā; tau—Them; pāṭhayām āsa—recited; tu—indeed; paṣca-mantrakam—five mantras; samarpya—giving; rādhām—Rādhā; ca—and; pitā—a father; iva—like; kanyakām—a daughter.

puṣpāni—flowers; devāḥ—the demigods; vavṛṣuḥ—showered; tadā—then; nṛpa—O king; vidyādharībhiḥ—with the Vidyādgharīs; nanṛtuḥ—danced; surāṅganāḥ—the demigoddesses; gandharva—Gandharva; vidyādhara—Vidyadhara; cāraṇāḥ—and Cāraṇas; kalam—sweetly; sa-kinnarāḥ—with thr Kinnaras; kṛṣṇa—for Lord Kṛṣṇa; su-maṅgalam—great auspiciousness; jaguḥ—sang.

mṛdaṅga-vīṇā-muru-yaṣṭi-veṇavaḥ—mṛdaṅgas, vīṇās, murus, yaṣṭis, and veṇus; saṅkhānakā—śaṅkhas and anakas; dundubhayaḥ—dundubhis; sa-tālakāḥ—with tālakas; neduḥ—sounded; muhuḥ—again and again; deva-varaiḥ—by the great demigods; divi—in heaven; sthitaiḥ—staying; jaya—glories!; iti-thus; abhūt—was; maṅgala—auspicious; śabdam—sound; uccakaiḥ—loudly.

uvāca—said; tatra—there; eva—indeed; vidhim—to Brahmā; hariḥ—Lord Hari; svayam—personally; yathā—as; ipsitam—desired; tvam—you; vada—say; vipra—O brāhmaṇa; dakṣiṇām—reward; tadā—then; harim—to Lord Hari; prāha—said; vidhiḥ—Brahmā; prabhaḥ—O Lord; me—to me; dehi—please give; tvad-aṅghryoḥ—for Your feet; nija—own; bhakti—devotion; dakṣiṇām—reward.

tathā—so; astu—be it; vākyam—words; vadataḥ—saying; vidhiḥ—Brahmā; hareḥ—of Lord Hari; śrī-rādhikāyā—of Śrī Rādhā; ca—also; pada-dvayam—feet; śubham—auspicious; natvā—bowing down; karābhyām—with both hands; śirasā—with his head; punaḥ punaḥ—again and again; jagāma—went; geham—home; praṇataḥ—bowing down; praharṣitaḥ—happy.

tataḥ—then; nikuṣjeṣu—in the forest groves; catur-vidha—four kinds; annam—of food; divyam—divine; manojṣam—delicious; priyayā—by His beloved; pradattam—given; jaghāsa—ate; kṛṣṇaḥ—Kṛṣṇa; prahasan—laughing; parātmā—the Supreme Lord; kṛṣṇena—by Kṛṣṇa; dattam—given; kramukam—betelnuts; ca—also; rādhā—Rādhā.

tataḥ—then; kareṇa—with a hand; api—also; karam—the hand; priyāyāḥ—of His beloved; hariḥ—Lord Hari; gṛhītvā—taking; pracacāla—went; ku 24je—to tyhe forest grove; jagāma—went; jalpan—talking; madhuram—sweetly; prapaśyan—looking; vṛndāvanam—at Vṛndāvana; śrī-yamunām—Śrī Yamunā; latāḥ—the flowering vines; ca—and.

śrimat—beautiful; latā—of flowering vines; kuṣja—grove; nikuṣja—grove; madhye—in teh midst; nilīyamānam—entering; prahasantam—smiling; eva—indeed; vilokya—seeing; śākha—a branch; antaritam—hidden behind; ca—also; rādhā—Rādhā; jagrāha—grasped; pīta—yellow; ambaram—grament; āvrajantī—following.

dudrāva—ran; rādhā—Rādhā; hari—of Lord Hari; hasta—hand; padmāt—lotus; jhaṅkāram—tinkling; aṅghryoḥ—of the feet; pratikurvatī—doing; kau—on the ground; nilīyamānā—disappearing; yamunā-niku 24je—in the grove by the Yamunā; punaḥ—again; vrajantī—going; hari-hasta-mātrāt—only by Lord Hari's hand.

yathā—as; tamālaḥ—a tamala tree; kala-dhauta-vallyā—with a vine of golden flowers; ghanaḥ—a dark cloud; yathā—as; caṣcalayā—with lightning; cakāsti—shines; nīlaḥ—dark; adri—of mountains; rājaḥ—king; nikaṣāśma-khanyā—with a mine of nikaṣa stones; śrī-rādhayā—with Śrī Rādhā; adya—now; astu—is; tayā—with Her; ramaṇyā—beautiful.

śrī—beautiful; rāsa—of the rāsa dance; raṅge—in the arena; jana—people; varjite—without; pare—transcendental; reme—enjoyed; hariḥ—Lord Hari; rāsa-raseṇa—with the nectar of the rāsa dance; rādhayā—with Rādhā; vṛndāvane—in Vṛndāvana; bhṛṅga—bees; mayūra—peacocks; kūjat—cooing; late—vine; carati—moves; eva—indeed; rati—of amorous pastimes; īśvaraḥ—the master; paraḥ—transcendental.

śrī-rādhayā—with Śrī Rādhā; kṛṣṇa-hariḥ—Kṛṣṇa Hari; parātmā—the Supreme Personality of Godhead; nanarta—danced; govardhana—of Govarhdana Hill; kandarāsu—in the caves; matta—intoxicated; aliṣu—bees; prasravanaiḥ—with swiftly moving streams, rapids, and waterfalls; sarobhiḥ—with lakes; virājitāsu—shining; dyutimat—splendid; latāsu—vines.

cakāra—did; kṛṣṇaḥ—Lord Kṛṣṇa; yamunām—to the Yamunā; sametya—going; varam—excellent; vihāram—pastime; vṛṣabhānu-putryā—with King Vṛṣabhānu's daughter; rādhā—of Rādhā; karāt—from the hand; lakṣa—a hundred thousand; dalam—petals; saḥ—He; padmam—a lotus flower; dhāvan—running; gṛhītvā—taking; yamunā—of the Yamunā; jaleṣu—in the waters.

rādhā—Rādhā; hareḥ—of Lord Hari; pīta—yellow; paṭam—garment; ca—and; vaṁśīm—flute; vetram—and stick; gṛhītvā—taking; sahasā—suddenly; hasantī—laughing; dehi—give; iti—thus; vaṁśīm—the flute; vadataḥ—saying; hareḥ—of Lord Hari; ca—also; jagāda—said; rādhā—Rādhā; kamalam—the lotus; nu—certainly; dehi—give.

tasyai—to Her; dadau—gave; deva-varaḥ—the Supreme Personality of Godhead; atha—then; padmam—the lotus; rādhā—Rādhā; dadau—gave; pīta-paṭam—yellow cloth; ca—and; vaṁśīm—flute; vetram—stick; ca—and; tasmai—to Him; haraye—Lord Hari; tayoḥ—of Them; punaḥ—again; babhūva—was; līlā—pastime; yamunā-taṭeṣu—on the shore of the Yamunā.

tataḥ—then; ca—also; bhāṇḍīravane—in Bhāṇḍīravana; priyāyāḥ—of His beloved; cakāra—did; śṛṅgāram—decoration; alam—greatly; manojṣam—beautiful; patra—pictures and designs; avali-many; yāvaka—red lac; kajjala—black kajjala; ādyaiḥ—beginning with; puṣpaiḥ—with flowers; su-ratnaiḥ—with beautiful jewels; vraja—of Vraja; gopa—of the cowherd people; ratnaḥ—the jewel.

hareḥ—of Lord Hari; ca—and; śṛṅgāram—decoration; alam—greatly; prakartum—to do; samudyatā—eager; tatra—there; yadā—when; hi—indeed; rādhā—Rādhā; tadā—then; eva—certainly; kṛṣṇaḥ—Kṛṣṇa; tu—indeed; babhūva—became; bālaḥ—child; vihāya—abandoning; kaiśora—teen-age; vapuḥ—form; svayam—personally; hi—indeed.

nandena—by Nanda; dattam—given; śiśum—child; eva—indeed; yādṛśam—like which; bhūmau—on the ground; luṭhantam—crawling; prarudantam—crying; āyayau—went; harim—Lord Hari; vilokya—seeing; āśu—at once; rurodha—cried; rādhikā—Rādhā; tanoṣi—You manifest; māyām—illusion; nu—indeed; katham—why?; hare—O Lord Hari; mayi—to Me.

ittham—thus; rudantīm—weeping; sahasā—at once; viṣaṇṇām—despondent; ākāśa—from the sky; vāk—a voice; āha—spoke; tadā—then; eva—indeed; rādhām—to Rādhā; śocam—lamentation; nu—indeed; rādhe—O Rādhā; iha—here; mā—don't; kuru—do; tvam—You; manorathaḥ—desire; te—Your; bhaviyā—will be fulfilled; hi—indeed; paścāt—later.

śrutvā—hearing; atha—then; rādhā—Rādhā; hi—indeed; harim—Lord Hari; gṛhītvā—taking; gatā—went; āśu—at once; gehe—home; vraja-rāja-patnyāḥ—of the wife of Vraja's king; dattvā—giving; ca—also; bālam—the infant; kila—indeed; nanda-patnyā—with Nanda's wife; uvāca—spoke; dattaḥ—placed; pathi—on the pathway; te—of you; ca—also; bhartrā—by Your husband.

uvāca—said; rādhām—to Rādhā; nṛpa-nanda-gehinī—the wife of King Nanda; dhanyā—fortunate; asi—You are; rādhe—O Rādhā; vṛṣabhānu-kanyake—O daughter of Vṛṣabhānu; tvayā—by You; śiśuḥ—child; me—my; parirakṣitaḥ—protected; bhayāt—from danger; megha—by clouds; āvṛte—covered; vyomni—when the sky; bhayāturaḥ—fearful; vane—in the forest.

sampūjitā—worshiped; ślāghita—praised; sat—transcendental; guṇā—virtues; sā—She; su-nanditā—very pleased; śrī-vṛṣabhānu-putrī—Śrī Vṛṣabhānu's daughter; tadā—then; hi—indeed; anuj 24āpya—taking permission; yaśomatīm—from Yaśodā; sā—She; śanaiḥ—slowly; sva—to Her own; geham—house; hi—indeed; jagāma—went; rādhā—Rādhā.

ittham—thus; hareḥ—of Lord Hari; gupta—secret; kathā—narrative; ca—also; varṇitā—described; rādhā—with Rādhā; vivāhasya—of the wedding; su-maṅgala-āvṛtā—filled with great auspiciousness; śrutā—heard; ca—also; yaiḥ—by whom; vā—heard; paṭhitā—read silently; ca—and; pāṭhitā—read aloud; tān—to them; pāpa-vṛndā—a host of sins; na—not; kadā—ever; spṛśanti—touch.