Vidagdha Madhava – A Dramatic Masterpiece of Divine Love By Srila Rupa Gosvami

Vidagdha Madhava is a seven-act Sanskrit drama written by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī in 1533 A.D., glorifying the sweet and intimate pastimes of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the beloved friend of the gopīs, in Vṛndāvana. Rich with poetic beauty and deep devotional mood, this work is considered one of Rūpa Gosvāmī's crowning literary jewels.
Set entirely in the sacred land of Vṛndāvana, the spring season and a newly red moon create the perfect backdrop for the unfolding of divine love.
 
The play is saturated with rasa (devotional mellow) and beautifully crafted dialogues, or "ornaments in the form of conversations," that portray the emotional exchanges between Kṛṣṇa, Rādhārāṇī, and the gopīs.
 
The drama expertly reveals the progression of divine love, from attraction to union, all within the cultural and transcendental landscape of Vraja.
 
Devotional English translation by Kusakratha Dāsa, known for his sensitivity to the mood of the original texts
 
Edited by Purnaprajna Dasa, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and a reader-friendly experience
 
Hardcover format—ideal for preserving this timeless drama in your personal or temple library
 
Vidagdha Madhava is a must-read for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the poetic ecstasies and philosophical depths of Gaudiya Vaishnava literature.