In the previous verse Srila Kavirâj Goswâmipâd had quoted ‘tâsâm – âvirbhut-chourih’ from Srimad-Bhâgavatam 10.32.2. in his Sâranga-rangadâ purport.  Srila Vishwanâth Chakravartipâd has explained this verse from Srimad Bhâgavatam in his Sârâtha-darshini purport. He has written – ‘In fact, Sri Krishna has made His face joyful to please the Gopis, but His heart was burning with repentance.  Therefore, he had placed His upper garment round His neck and was holding the end of the cloth in His hands (as if to beg forgiveness).  He was wearing the vanamâlâ that they placed round His neck. This showed He was pleased with them.”

The poet says Sri Krishna was dressed in a manner befitting Vraja, which means He had donned peacock-feathers, gunjâ-mâlâ etc.  While describing Sri Krishna’s outfit in Vraja, Srimad Rupa Goswâmipâd has said, “Sri Krishna’s attire can be classified into three types-

©     yug

©     chatushka

©     bhuyishtha. 

They may be pink, maroon or yellow.  It depends on the time.”

– [B.R.S. 2.1.347]

What is yug?

“The attire is called ‘yug’ when it contains an upper cloth.”

 – [B.R.2.1.342]

Example-

“He Whose ‘peeta-vasan^[1]’ puts a vast amount of gold to shame (it is so much bright) and Who dons a pink upper cloth, thus carrying the golden complexion of His Beloved (Sri Radha) and the rosy color of Her love – may that Mukunda appear  before my eyes”

– [Mukundâshtakam]

What is ‘chatushkam’?

“The attire is called ‘chatushkam’ when it comprises of a shirt, turban, belt and a vest (inner garment).”

– [B.R.S. 2.1.350]

Example-

“With a smile on His face, beautiful white and red belt around His waist, excellent golden shirt on His body, pink turban on His head and wearing a colourful dhoti, Sri Krishna is causing us pleasure in this festival.”

 – [B.R.S.2.1.351]

What is ‘bhuyishtham’?

“The wise called the attire ‘bhuyishtha’ when it is very heavy, extremely colourful, has many designs and is fit for a great dancer.”

 – [B.R.S. 2.1.352]

Example-

“O Karabhoru!  This cloud-complexioned Mâdhav is wearing a garment full of beautiful designs, with white, yellow, blue and pink colours all placed appropriately. It is dazzling and He is emanating strength and beauty like a handsome young elephant.  His highly amorous look is delighting me”.

– [B.R.S. 2.1.353]

(contd……………..)