It captures the deep affection and sorrow of the Gopis and Mother Yashoda as they witness Krishna's departure for Mathura.
The final stanzas are heartbreakingly beautiful. They describe the confusion of the devotees who cannot recognize the new idols immediately. The poet asks, "How do I find you, Lord, in this new form?" This longing (Mahabhava) is the soul of the text. kala kalebara chautisa pdf
is known for her popular rendition of the poem in the Odishi style. It captures the deep affection and sorrow of