Gītagovinda (Sarga 4-12)

Gītagovinda is a devotional music poetry by Jayadeva on the divine love between lord Kṛṣṇa and Rādhā (the cow herdess). The poem depicts various themes of love, seperation and reunion. The text is considered to be important for the Vaiṣṇava tradition. It portrays a metaphorical comparison and connection between the romantic love among humans with the love between the Ātman (soul) and Paramātmā (lord) since Kṛṣṇa is considered to be an Avatāra (incarnate being) of lord Viṣṇu or the lord himself depending on the tradition. The love between Kṛṣṇa and Rādhā is considered symbolic. It's nature is believed to be both human and divine. The text is divided into 12 Sargas (cantos). This Ms. lacks a begining it contains Sargas 4–12. This Ms. is written in 9–10 lines per folio. Title present in colophon (f. 23b) along with the date. Mistakes are covered with yellow or blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins. Significant syllables and words rubbed with orange powder for highlighting.