Features of Raskhan's Poetry

Life and Devotion

• Raskhan: Famous poet of Rajasthan
• Devotee of Shri Krishna
• Poems: Based on devotion to Shri Krishna

Desire for Human Birth

• "If I am human, then I am that Raskhan": Desires to be born as a cowherd in the village of Gokul in human birth
• "As an animal, where is my place": Desires to be Nand Baba's cow in animal birth

Birth as a Stone

• Desires to be a stone on the Govardhan mountain

Birth as a Bird

• Desires to live as a bird on the branch of a Kadamb tree on the banks of the Yamuna river

Shri Krishna's Clothes and Staff

• Desires to renounce the kingdom of all three worlds to wear Shri Krishna's staff and blanket
• The happiness of tending Nand Baba's cows is more important than any other worldly pleasure

Shri Krishna's Appearance and Worship by Gopis

• Gopis adorn themselves like Shri Krishna with peacock feathers and yellow clothes
• The melody of Shri Krishna's flute is so enchanting that Gopis put their fingers in their ears to avoid being entranced

Impact of Shri Krishna's Flute

• Gopis: Experience the dancing cows on rooftops after hearing the flute's melody
• Gopis cannot hide their smiles upon hearing the flute's melody, revealing their love tales to the residents of Braj

Conclusion

• Raskhan's poems clearly reflect devotion and love for Shri Krishna
• His poems describe the worship of Shri Krishna through different births