Table of Contents

Foreword by John Stratton Hawley Preface A Note on Sanskrit Pronunciation Introduction 1. Jayadeva: The Wandering Poet 2. The Lyrical Structure of Jayadeva's Poem 3. Jayadeva's Language for Love 4. Krishna: Cosmic Cowherd Lover 5. Radha: Consort of Krishna's Springtime Passion Notes Gitagovinda: Translation

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This is one of the most important works in Indian literature and a source of religious inspiration in both medieval and contemporary Vaishnavism.

About the Author

Barbara Stoller Miller translated many works of Indian literature, including The Bhagavad-Gita: Krishna's Counsel in Time of War and The Hermit & the Love Thief: Sanskrit Poems of Bharitrihari and Bilhana (both Columbia).

Reviews

This Gitagovinda will be the English standard for our generation. ASIA Bulletin Excellent...[This translation] beautifully renders the Sanskrit lyric into poetic English and captures the rich imagery and musical rythms of Jayadeva's language. Choice