Dhrishtavaikunto

by Edwin, Sir Arnold — a poem card from Justes Mots

An excerpt from Arnold's *The Light of Asia* depicting the yearning love of Radha for Krishna in Hindu mythology, rendered in lyrical English verse. The messenger urges Krishna to come while Radha waits in anguished, beautiful anticipation. Works as a celebration of spiritual and romantic devotion, suitable for framing or as a contemplative reading on love's transformative power.

But seeing that, for all her loving will,
The flower-soft feet of Radha had not power
To leave their place and go, she sped again—
That maiden—and to Krishna's eager ears
Told how it fared with his sweet mistress there.
Krishna! 'tis thou must come, (she sang)
Ever she waits thee in heavenly bower;
The lotus seeks not the wandering bee,…

Themes: love · new-baby · wedding · friendship