Nanda’s Darling Child
July 6, 2023Krishna’s Meal
July 6, 2023Nanda Beholds Krishna’s Face
Parted nightlong from his beloved child
Nanda could no longer restrain himself
and lifting from his face the coverlet gazed upon it;
no more the night was oppressive:
the gods it seemed had churned the sea,
and through its foam the moon was seen resplendent in the sky.”
Says Suradasa, the cowherd lads and maids learning that their beloved Krishna was awake forgot all else and ran to his bedside.
Sant Surdas
Sant Surdas (c. 1478-1581) was a medieval Indian poet and saint who is known for his devotional poetry and his role in the Bhakti movement. His works often explore themes of love and devotion to Krishna, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest Hindi poets of all time.