The generous and soft-hearted Radhika, who is the rarest personality in all time and space, waved like a victory flag among the fortunate women endowed with auspicious qualities. Radha’s ecstasy quickly diminished when She thought that Her friends had been deprived of Kṛṣṇa’s association during Her private delight with Him. She considered, “The Lord of My life has shown attraction only for Me. How can My friends such as Lalita and Visakha maintain their lives in separation from Kṛṣṇa? Therefore, I will play some tricks, so He will move slightly away from Me and then My companions will be able to come and meet Me.”
With this in mind, good-natured Radhika spoke to Kṛṣṇa, “O ocean of unlimited enjoyment and love! I am completely fatigued and cannot go any further. I cannot walk anymore and I have no means to move forward. Please carry Me wherever You want to go. The night has also deepened. O supreme enjoyer! Let us just rest a while on the river bank.”
To refute these words, Kṛṣṇa pretended to be pained by them. Although by nature Radha’s statements seemed to be devoid of pride, Kṛṣṇa took them externally as an exhibition of pride. Accepting that such pride befits an independent lover, Kṛṣṇa thought, “This pleases My heart, but I will respond to this show of pride by disappearing from Her.” To enact the pastime of trying to break Her pride, Kṛṣṇa adopted a harsh mood. His eyes reddened as He delivered words meant to break Her composure. Kṛṣṇa said, “Since we cannot find a palanquin here, please climb on My beautiful raised shoulders.” While saying this Kṛṣṇa suddenly disappeared from Radha’s eyes.
(An excerpt from the book Ananda Vrndavana Campu by Mahanidhi Swami)
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