Shri Venu Geet: Fifteenth Shloka

Rivers Ardently Long to Meet Lord Krishna

nadyas tada tad upadharya mukunda-geet

mavarta-laksita-manobhava-bhagna-vegah

alingana-sthagitam urmi-bhujaai murare

grhnanti pada-yugalam kamalopaharah

(SB 10.21.15)

Gushing Rivers Long to Meet Dark-hued Krishna

Meaning: " O Sakhi! Why do you speak of the gods, cows and birds? They are all living sentient beings. Have you not seen the inanimate rivers? We come to know of the ardent longing in their hearts to meet the dark-hued Shyamsundara on seeing the whirlpools produced in them. The gushing flow of the rivers has been stopped by the intensity of their longing.

Offering Lotuses at the Feet of Krishna

They have also heard the flute sound played by Krishna, an embodiment of love. Just look! Holding His lotus feet by the arms of their surging waves, they are presenting offerings of lotus flowers and embracing them."

Whirlpools are Passionately Drawn by Lord Krishna

Commentary by Shri Manohar Baba: On hearing the Venu Geet of Shri Mukunda, cyclical whirlpools spiraling in the rivers are in fact being passionately drawn by Krishna because of which their gushing flow stops.

Waves Embrace the Feet of Lord Krishna with Lotuses

Therefore discarding the course which leads to the ocean, their swami or husband, the rivers present offerings of lotus flowers with their arms, the lapping waves and hug the feet of Shri Krishna.

Sakhis Yearn to Move to Krishna's Side

Even on being lifeless they are truly blessed whereas we are incapable of abandoning our husbands and moving towards the dark god, Krishna. Consequently, we are the ones who are not so greatly fortunate.

whirlpool: water in swift, circular motion, as that produced by the meeting of opposing currents, often causing a downward spiraling action.

Shri Venu Geet: Fourteenth Shloka

Great Rishis Assume the Form of Birds & Adulate Krishna

prayo batamba vihaga munayo vane 'smin

krshneksitam tad-uditam kala-venu-gitam

aaruhya ye druma-bhujan ruchira-pravaalaan

srnvanti milita-drso vigataanya-vachah |

(SB 10.21.14)

Eminent Sages Perched as Birds on the Trees of Vrindavan

Meaning: O Sakhi! Leave aside raving about these cows and calves and just have a look at the birds of Vrindavan-it would be a mistake to call them birds. Truly speaking most of them are great rishis and munis who quietly perch on the freshly enchanting branches of the beautiful trees of Vrindavana, which are budding with new leaves.

Birds Listen to Krishna's Flute Play in Absolute Silence

They do not shut their eyes and constantly gaze at the sweetness of Krishna's form and His love-laden sidelong glances, and are delighted. Discarding all other sounds, they listen to His heavenly, enchanting flute-song in rapt attention. Forgetting to chirp on such lofty branches of trees, they adopt a vow of silence and sitting in a meditation posture, fail to blink their eyes.

Lords Brahma, Vishnu & Shiva

Commentary by Shri Manohar Baba: Shri Pad Vishwanath Chakravarty says that Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu, Narada, Indra and others are not such adept singers and not so accomplished in the art of singing as the munis.

Munis Forget To Sing the Glories of the Vedas

When these munis catch a glimpse of Krishna's beauteous form and hear the divine flute song sung by Him, they forget to chirp about the knowledge of their Vedas.

Sages Are Ecstatic on Listening to Krishna's Flute Song

Assuming the form of birds, they reach the heights of religious rapture which surpasses the delight of Brahma Anand. Steeped in Krishna Anand, the bliss of Krishna, glimpsing His ineffable beauty, and reveling in the sweetness of His flute song, they are perched on the high branches of Vrindavan's trees in absolute silence.