The Sakhis say, Damini says, and the moon-faced Radha says to go (and see). The one who pierces the ear with the pain of the heart (Krishna), the lifter of Govardhan Hill, the merciful one—He has arrived. Verse 2 (The dance of the flute): Banshoriti rakhiya adhore, nache nache banamali. Phuler kanon kampe thorathor, suniya kiba sanai re.
Dressed as a cowherd lover, overwhelmed with passion, he has come to the banks of the Yamuna (Kalindi). To play the game of love with Radhika, he plays the melody on his flute. Verse 4 (Krishna’s confession – The Climax): Ha re sajoni, ha re sajoni! Krishnachandra bole radhare, ‘Ami tomar parobash, nohi aaka bandha re.’ Krishno Aila Radhar Kunje Lyrics English Translation
Placing his flute upon his lips, the wearer of the forest garland (Vanamali) dances and dances. The flower garden trembles and shudders, hearing what a divine melody (like a royal trumpet) from his flute. Verse 3 (The reunion by the Yamuna): Rakhal badhu saji’ premeshe, Kalindir kule esheche. Radhikar preme laye khelite, bajaiye banshir tare re. The Sakhis say, Damini says, and the moon-faced