গীতগোবিন্দং সপ্তমঃ সর্গঃ - নাগর নারযণঃ

This text constitutes the seventh canto of the Gita Govinda, a masterpiece of devotional literature composed by the 12th-century poet Jayadeva. It vividly captures the intense pangs of separation experienced by Radha while awaiting Krishna in the forest of Vrindavana. Through poignant lyrical verses and the 'Ashtapadi' structure, Jayadeva explores the profound emotional landscape of divine love. Chanting or meditating upon these verses is considered a transformative spiritual practice that cleanses the heart, evokes deep longing for the Divine, and allows the devotee to participate in the intimate, eternal play of Krishna and Radha.