Dashakam065 Gopikas Come to Krishna

Dashakam 65 of Narayaneeyam is important as it describes the close and intimate contact of the Gopis (milkmaids) with Lord Krishna. This Dashakam initiates a series of six chapters that depict the famous Rasaleela, the divine dance and playful love drama between Krishna and the Gopis, symbolizing the soul’s loving relationship with the divine.

In this chapter, Krishna is shown preparing himself for this play of love with the Gopis. The Gopis who are unable to leave their homes or accompany Krishna physically meditate profoundly on him, experiencing divine joy and liberation purely through their devotion and remembrance. This highlights the power of pure Bhakti (devotion) that transcends physical constraints.

The Dashakam poetically expresses the Gopis' overwhelming longing and the blissful union they seek with Krishna. It underscores the supreme state attained by those who reflect on Krishna with a heart full of love and surrender. The chapter emphasizes the spiritual theme of loving devotion as a path to liberation and union with the divine, presenting the Rasaleela as a metaphor for the soul’s ecstatic engagement with God.

Thus, Dasakam 65 holds significance as a poetic and devotional portrayal of the intense and transformative love between Krishna and his devotees, signaling the start of the celebrated episode of divine love and spiritual ecstasy

Namaskarams and Dhanyavadaha to Smt Savithri Ramesh and Smt Asha Murarka for their help.