198 Sri Caitanya-caritamrta [Madhya-lila, Ch. 8

SYNONYMS
madhya-vayasa—middle age; sakhi—of a friend; skandhe—on the shoulder;

kara—hand; nydésa—keeping; krsna—of Lord Krsna; lila—the pastimes; manah—
of the mind; vrtti—activities; sakhi—gopis; asa-pasa—here and there.
TRANSLATION

“Srimati Radharant's gopi friends are Her mental activities, which are con-
centrated on the pastimes of Sri Krsna. She keeps Her hand on the shoulder of
a friend, who represents youth.

PURPORT

Radharani’s eight companions (asta-sakhi) are different varieties of pleasure
connected with the pastimes of Krsna. Following those pastimes of Sri Krsna are
other activities, which are represented by the assistants of the gopis.

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nijanga-saurabhalaye garva-paryanka
ta’te vasi’ ache, sada cinte krsna-sanga

SYNONYMS

nija-anga—Her personal body; saurabha-dlaye—in the abode of aroma; gar-
va—pride; paryanka—bedstead; ta’te—on that; vasi’—lying; a4che—there is;
sada—always; cinte—thinks; krsna-sariga—the association of Krsna.

TRANSLATION

“Srimati Radharani’s bedstead is pride itself, and it is situated in the abode
of Her bodily aroma. She is always seated there thinking of Krsna’s associa-
tion.

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krsna-nama-guna-yasa—avatarnsa kane
krsna-nama-guna- yasa-pravaha-vacane
