Srila Bhatta Goswâmipâd says Sripâd Lilâshuk is anxious to behold Sri Krishna playing on His flute. He is praying, ‘Sri Krishna hypnotizes the entire creation, in His form as Vrajapâlak^[1]. When will He appear before me in such form?”

Srila Bhatta Goswâmipâd has explained ‘vraja-shishoh’ (the Vraja-baby) like this: ‘Although Sri Krishna is kishor, He is naughty like a baby and plays babyish pranks; so the poet has called Him ‘vraja-shishoh’.’ Then he has explained the sweet beauty of Sri Krishna.

How is His beauty?

Sri Krishna is ‘ânamram-asita-bhruvor-upachitâm-akshina-pakshma-ankureshu’. Sri Krishna’s eyebrows (bhruvoh) are soft (ânamram), dark (asita) and extended (upachitâm). His eyelashes (pakshmânkur) are thick and dense (akshina). This means, His eyebrows are more effective than the bow of Kandarpa, for they hypnotize all creation. Moreover, from beneath those eyebrows His anurâgi eyes are glancing mischievously here and there.

“The râg (love) that makes the beloved appear new and the love too is new every moment, we call such love as ‘anurâg’.”

– (U.N.14.146)

His all-mesmerizing eyes are darting mischievous glances all around to relish the ever-new sweetness of Srimati Râdhârâni! How do those eyes reflect Râdhâ-mâdhuri?

(Sri Krishna is saying) –

“Râdhâ is the apple of my eyes and my heart is full of Râdhikâ. Everything under the sky appears Râdhâ-like. I can see Râdhâ arising in the sky. The three worlds seem to comprise of nothing else other than Râdhâ.

O what shall I do? Where is the beautiful Râdhâ? I shall have no peace until I see Her. Poet Yadunandan says – what will new anurâg not do to a person?” – (Pada-kalpa-taru)

Again, how is His beauty?

He is ‘mridou jalpite’ – very serene. He is full of witty and passionate conversation; hence, His ras-full speech attracts the Vraja Gopis. They say –

“Krishna’s sweet words are rivers of Amritam. Those who have not heard it, their ears are like bad pennies and they are born in vain.”

– (Sri Chaitanya-Charitâmrita.Madhya.2.28)

Sri Krishna is also ‘âtâmram-adharâmrite’ – His lips are condensed Amritam. The Gopis declare –

“Krishna’s Amritam like lips and His excellent qualities put condensed nectar to shame. Whosoever has not relished their taste should have died at birth, for their tongues are like the frog’s tongue.” – (Sri Chaitanya-Charitâmrita.Madhya.2.30)

Sri Krishna is ‘mada–kalâm-amlâna-vamshi-swaneshu’ – the song of His flute is joyous and sweet and He is absorbed in it. His own flute has enthralled Him and filled Him with ecstasy.

Srila Chaitanyadâs Goswâmi says Sri Lilâshuk is very much anxious to behold Sri Krishna. He is saying, “My eyes are desirous to behold Vraja-shishu Sri Krishna. You should not blame the eyes, since this beauty is all mesmerizing. Why does it captivate everyone? It is because His dark eyebrows arch like the bow of Kâmdev and His eyes that are rich with thick eyelashes are full of anurâg and are searching for His loved one. His speech is sweet and gentle. His lips are like Amritam and His sweet flute inebriates Him. Sri Lilâshuk is thirsty for this all-enchanting form of Sri Krishna.54.

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