Sākāṅkṣa puṇdarīkākṣham (Passionate Krishna).The twelve chapters of Gita Govinda vividly describe the different facets of Shri Krishna: Sri Gita Govinda Mahakavyam declares the beautiful blend and unison of Jivātmā with Paramātmā. Sri Jayadeva’s Ashtapadi reveals the trueĮssence of Love between Radha and Shri Krishna. The poems also elaborate the eight moods of the Heroine, the Ashta Nayika, which have been an inspiration for many compositions and choreographic works in Indian classical dances. The poems Shri Krishna’s yearning for Radha and is considered an important part of the Bhakti movement. Radha vadana (Kalyana Ashtapadhi)– Raga Madhyamavati Pashyathi Dishi Dishi Naatha hare – Dheerasankarabharanam Nindathi chandanam – Sowrashtram (also Dwijavanthi) Pundareekam + Pralayapayodijale – Raga Sowrashtram Where Purna Ashtapadhi is not done, choose any Ashtapadhi and the 22nd Ashtapadhi as this is the Kalyana song. Sing the Pundareekams, preceding Shlokams and Ashtapadhis.
