The innocent naked image of a child; that is
the form of the black God. He came with
the cows and cowherds; in the company of Pun-
dalika. It is a rude image for us to gaze upon;
beauteous are His hands upon his hips. Innocently
He stands, ignorant of the world, greedy after
devotion. He knows not how to affect outward
courtesy; he stands with even feet on the brick.
His hands are placed, simply on his hips; curds
and rice are his provision. He carries His fife and
flute at his back in a net; He holds a stick in His
hand. Alluring is this spot by the Chandrabhaga,
for the sportive pleasures of Panduranga. The
Bhima flows with its mouth to the south; he looks
ever straight before him. “Witless people shall
be saved”—such was the promise given by Pundalika.
Tuka says, He who dwells in Vaikuntha
has come to dwell near His servants.
the form of the black God. He came with
the cows and cowherds; in the company of Pun-
dalika. It is a rude image for us to gaze upon;
beauteous are His hands upon his hips. Innocently
He stands, ignorant of the world, greedy after
devotion. He knows not how to affect outward
courtesy; he stands with even feet on the brick.
His hands are placed, simply on his hips; curds
and rice are his provision. He carries His fife and
flute at his back in a net; He holds a stick in His
hand. Alluring is this spot by the Chandrabhaga,
for the sportive pleasures of Panduranga. The
Bhima flows with its mouth to the south; he looks
ever straight before him. “Witless people shall
be saved”—such was the promise given by Pundalika.
Tuka says, He who dwells in Vaikuntha
has come to dwell near His servants.