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Gita Govinda, by the Indian poet Jayadeva, is a lyrical drama that explores the divine love between Krishna and Radha. This edition, edited by Christian Lassen, presents the work in Latin, making it accessible to a wider scholarly audience. The Gita Govinda is celebrated for its exquisite poetry, rich imagery, and profound spiritual themes, and it remains a cornerstone of Hindu devotional literature. Jayadeva's masterpiece, dating back to the 12th century, beautifully weaves together elements of love, longing, and devotion, portraying Krishna's amorous pursuits and Radha's intense emotional journey. The verses are imbued with symbolism and allegory, reflecting the deeper philosophical and theological concepts of Vaishnavism. This Latin edition offers a unique perspective on a classic of Indian literature, inviting readers to appreciate the beauty and depth of the Gita Govinda in a new linguistic context. It is invaluable for students of comparative literature, religious studies, and Indology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally av