Hari (Krishna) is singing something in his courtyard (aangan). He is dancing with His little-little feet and enticing His own mind (till rijhavat).
Sometimes, He lifts His hands and calls the cows, by names Kajari and Dhauri, and then returns back to His home calling His father as Baba Nand (till aavat).
He takes a bit of butter in His small hand and puts in His small mouth. Sometimes, He assumes the reflection in pillar to be another child and tries to offer Him a bit of butter¹ (till khavaavat).
Jasomati, the mother of Krishna, observes Him from far off and enjoys the sportive activities of baby Krishna. Surdas, the poet, observes these sportive actions of Baby Krishna and feels elated day by day (till bhaavat).
Notes:
¹ There is no contradiction here with Supreme nature of Krishna. He used to play daily amidst the folks of Vraj, enticing them to the core of their heart. Many poetic works, though not limited only to, narrate the childhood exploits of Krishna; for instance, in poetry of Surdas.
Poet: Surdas
Source: Sri Krishna Baal Madhuri — Gitapress
© Stutimandal 2006, Mar 24.
