![]() In 1792, Sir William Jones translated Gita Govinda into English from Sanskrit. No wonder that Europeans, since 1792, as well have been inspired by the Gita Govinda: a time span of 227 years. The lyrics are written in such a way that a talented composer can fit a large number of tunes and unleash his creativity, letting the music speak even more than the words. The elixir of Gita Govinda is Dasavatara Stotra, the sweetest possible Sanskrit hymn composed to explain the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu. The real beauty of the Gita Govinda is in its music. These Ashtapadis are about different moods in the love between Krishna and Radha - some are almost hymns, listing Krishna’s achievements in his various incarnations some are glimpses into Krishna’s or Radha’s minds at times of separation, anger or reconciliation some others are the words of messengers sent to each other, urging mercy and to swallow pride. His Gita Govinda is a work of Sanskrit love poetry and song. Nindathi chandanam - Sowrashtram (also Dwijavanthi) Today, the ashtapadis are sung in a variety of tunes and the list below is just a sample of some of the raga scales used the original tunes of the ashtapadis are unknown and likely lost in history. ![]()
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