રાધાનું નામ તમે વાંસળીના સૂર મહીં વ્હેતું ના મેલો, ઘનશ્યામ!
સાંજ ને સવાર નિત નિંદા કરે છે ઘેલું ઘેલું રે ગોકુળિયું ગામ!
— Suresh Dalal
Meaning
Ghanshyam, do not let Radha's name flow in the music of your flute, as the village of Gokul gossips incessantly from morning till night.
Explanation
This couplet is a heartfelt plea to Krishna, also called Ghanshyam. It asks him not to let Radha's name echo in the beautiful melodies of his flute. The reason? The entire village of Gokul, described as 'mad' or 'foolish' due to its incessant gossip, constantly slanders them, morning and evening. It captures the social pressure and the desire to keep their love discreet, away from the prying eyes and judgmental whispers of the villagers, who are always talking about their relationship.
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