describe radha milkmaid poem in essay in english in short
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Sarojini Naidu in this poem tells us about the milkmaid, Radha's love for Lord Krishna. Radha, the milkmaid carried curd to sell at the Mathura fair. She describes how softly the calfs were lowing.
The third line gives the reader a feel that nobody is buying her curd. Sarojini Naidu beautifully compares the whiteness of curd to that of the clouds in the sky. Radha seems to be least bothered that her curd is not being sold. She seems to be lost in the world of her beloved Lord Krishna. She was so immersed in the worship of her Lord that she cries 'govinda' several times. The river Yamuna flows on softly as if appreciating her chant.
The poet describes the boatmen to be in a very happy and joyous mood and call out to their companions to come and join them in their celebration by singing and dancing along with them. The boatmen are in a joyous mood as they celebrate the advent of spring. The people welcome the spring by wearing saffron clothes and pluck the newly formed buds. The people celebrate the advent of spring as it is associated with rebirth and life. Even during this time Radha seems to be thinking only about her Lord and again cries out 'Govinda'. The people around her mocked and jeered at her for her love for her Lord. The river Yamuna flows on joyfully regardless.
Instead of selling her curd, she carries it to the Mathura shrine and offers them as gifts to her Lord. She describes how brightly the shrine was lit up by the torches. She folds her hands to pray to the deity, encircled by snakes, and prays for protection while the conch shells are blown. Her heart is lost to the vision of her Beloved Lord and she calls out the name involuntarily. Others become angry. But the river Yamuna flows on while her water dazzles in the light of the torches