Uddhav, overwhelmed by the sight of Radha's pure love and sacrifice, looked upon her with a mix of pity and reverence. He realized the depth of devotion that existed in the hearts of these Gopis, especially Radha, for their beloved Krishna. He felt a deep sense of respect for the love and devotion that radiated from her being.
Vishakha said, "Swamini uthiye, dekhiye yeh hai Uddhav, Mathura se Krishna ka sandesh laaye hai !"
A gentle smile slowly graced Radha's face. Her eyes, filled with a mixture of longing and anticipation, met Uddhav's as he stood before her. Uddhav felt a surge of blessing wash over him as he found himself under the merciful gaze of the goddess.
Lalita addressed Uddhav, "Krishna ke doot, aapka yaha swagat hai. Jis prakar bandhaki nirdhan vyakti ko, praja ayogya Raja ko, shiksha purn hone par vidyarthi Guru ko aur dakshina milne ke baad Purohit yajmaan ko chhod dete hai, uss hi prakar Krishna ne hume chhod Diya hai."
"Hum sab sadev Krishna ke vicharo mei khoye rehte hai. Hume ab iss sansaar mei koi ruchi nahi hai. Inn vano aur upvano mei koi Anand nahi hai." Chandravali said.
With tearful eyes and quivering voices, the Gopis talked with Uddhav. Each memory of Krishna's playful flute melodies and enchanting smile evoked a deep sense of longing and sorrow in their hearts. Their voices choked with emotion as they recalled the joy of dancing with him in the moonlit nights of Vrindavan, feeling his presence as the source of infinite love and bliss.
Tears flowed freely down Radha's cheeks, leaving glistening trails on her delicate skin. Her heart ached with a longing so intense, it felt like a physical pain in her chest. Memories of Krishna flooded her mind, each one piercing her soul like a dagger. She whispered his name, the sound barely audible amidst the rustling leaves and distant bird calls.
The emptiness in her heart echoed through the forest, a haunting reminder of his absence. The gentle breeze carried the scent of flowers, mingling with her silent sobs. The world around her seemed to blur, leaving only the image of Krishna imprinted on her mind. The frustration in her heart boiled over, the pain of longing becoming unbearable. Her chest heaved with emotion, a tempest of love and loss raging within her.
In that moment, a lone bee delicately came towards her, fluttering around her feet. Radha, lost in her grief, momentarily mistook it as a messenger from Krishna, sent to console her broken heart. She turned her head away, her breath catching as she dared not hope for such a miracle.
Radha frustratedly said, "O Bhramari, kya uss chhaliye ne tumhe bheja mera krodh shaant karane ko ? Apne pushp samaan oshto se Krishna ne hume mohak amrit ka paan karaya aur fir waise hi chhod diya jaise tum madhupaan karke phoolo ko chhod dete ho. Iss hi karan usne tumhe chuna hai na ?"
Uddhav watched in awe at the depth of Radha's devotion and the intensity of her emotions. In that moment, words failed him as he witnessed the pure love and unwavering dedication that Radha held, even in anger her entire being was immersed in Krishna.
"Ab toh woh Brajdham ka gwala nahi raha..... Ab toh woh Yadunaath hai, Gad ka bada bhai Gadagraj hai, Shurasenkul ka Shauri hai..... Woh ab Gop-Gopiyo ke sakha kaha ? Woh toh Arjun ke sakha banenge.... O Bhramari, tum Rajkanyao ke paas jaao, jinhe Krishna ka sanidhya aur prem praapt huya hai, unhe apne baato mei behlaao aur unse upyukt bhiksha Lelo." Radha said.
The sadness emanating from her being was palpable, echoing the pain of separation from her beloved Krishna. As the gentle breeze rustled through the trees, the bee kept fluttering around her feet.
Radha turned her gaze away, "Tumne Krishna ki kutniti dakshtapurvak seekh li hai, jo uske bhaati mithi shabd laa yaha aaye ho. Tumhe kya lagta hai mai Hari ka chhal nahi samjhungi ? Vaali, Bhasmasura, Vrinda, Bali-raj, sabko chhala hai unhone, mujhse adhik kaun jaanta hai uss Krishna ko ?"
The bee, unaware of her sorrow, danced around her before silently departing. As the bee disappeared into the foliage, a wave of anxiety washed over Radha. She realized that in her moment of despair, she had inadvertently dismissed a possible sign from her beloved. Regret crept into her heart, fearing that she may have unknowingly disrespected Krishna, the one she cherished above all.
"Arrey nahi...." Radha held her forehead, as she sat up, "Mere priya ne mere liye sandesh bheja aur maine uska tiraskaar kardiya..."
Radha, feeling guilty, anxiously awaited the bee's return. And return it did, this time lingering near her face, almost as if trying to reassure her that all was well. A wave of relief washed over Radha.
She smiled weakly, "O Bhramari, O sakha... Mujhe toh tumhe sammanit karna chahiye. Vardaan maango, Bhadra."
Uddhav watched in awe as Radha's emotions shifted from anger to deep love within moments, her devotion unwavering even in her moments of doubt and sorrow.
Turning to Uddhav, Radha asked after composing herself, "Krishna kaisa hai, Uddhav ? Dukh ki baat hai ki hume chhod use Mathura rehna padega. Kya woh Nand Baba ke Ghar ko smaran karta hai ? Apne gopal mitro ko smaran karta hai kya ? Kabhi Krishna humare, unki daasiyo, ke baare mei kuch kehte hai ? Na jaane kab woh apne komal haath, punah humare sheesh par rakhenge."
"Nishchay hi aap sabhi gopiya pujniya ho, kyuki aapne iss tarah apne man ko bhagwaan ko samarpit kar diya hai. Daan, kathin vrat, tapasya, yagya, vedo aur vaidik grantho ka adhyayan, adi se hi Parmeshwar Krishna ki bhakti praapt hoti hai. Apne saubhagya ke karan, aap sabhi ko Uttamshlok ki bhakti ko praapt kiya hai, jo saadhuo, muniyo aur Rishiyo ko bhi saralta se praapt nahi. Apne bhakti mei aapne apne sabhi sambandhiyo ka tyaag kar diya hai aur swayam ko Krishna ko saup diya hai." Uddhav said.
Pausing for a moment he continued, "Mere bhagwaan ne aap sabhi ke liye yeh sandesh bheja hai - 'Tum vaastav mei mujhse vilag nahi ho, kyuki Mai saari shrishti ki aatma hu. Jis prakar prakriti ke panchmahabhut pratyek vastu mei upasthit rehte hai uss hi tarah mai har ek ke man, praan aur indriyo mei upasthit hu. Meri iccha tum sabse dur rehkar tumhe dukh dene ki nahi hai, apetu virah ke agni se tumhare man ko mere prati aur sudridh karne ki hai. Jab premi dur hota hai, toh premika uske baare mei adhik sochti hai, bajaye iske jab woh uske nikat hota hai. Iss prakar jab tum sab sadev Mera smaran karti rahogi, toh mujhe apne saamne paa logi.' Yeh vachan Krishna se le, mai aapke paas aya tha."
The women were pleased to hear this message from their dearmost Krishna. His words had revived their memories, especially that of Radha. They were extremely delighted and having relieved their fever of separation, the gopis then worshiped Uddhav, recognizing him as nondifferent from their Lord, Krishna.
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A/N
Ab Uddhav stays in Vrindavan for 6 months, always talking about Krishna and thus delighting the residents of Vraj ❤️✨
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HARIHARESHWARI 16 - विशृंखलित राजवंशाः
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