Question

Geet Govinda, which is a work by Jaidev, is in which language?
A) Prakrit
B) Pali
C) Sanskrit
D) Hindi

Answer 1

Hint: The Geet Govinda delves into Krishna's love life, a well-known god in Hindu mythology. It narrates the ever-romantic adventures of Krishna and his gopis, ladies who are primarily cow herders, as Krishna was penned as a child from a cow herder family. It depicts Krishna's relationship with Srimati Radhika, as well as the gopikas (female cowherders) of Vrindavana.

Complete answer:
Geet Govinda is a work of a famous Sanskrit poet Jaidev which is written in the Sanskrit language.
There are twelve chapters in the Geet Govinda. Each chapter is further divided into one or more Prabandhas, for a total of twenty-four Prabandhas.

The Ashtapadis, or couplets organised into eights, are found in the prabandhas. In Geet Govinda, Radha is said to be more powerful than Krishna. Songs from the Gita Govinda have been adapted for use at temples, festivals, and kirtans (communal worship through song).

Geet Govinda is a collection of classic Indian love poems written in Sanskrit. The Geet Govinda is the first recorded poem on the subject of Radha and Krishna, the holy lovers. The poem depicts the ups and downs of a love that is described as wonderful and lovely. It begins with attraction, then alienation, and then reconciliation with the aid of a Sakhi (female confidant).

Thus the correct answer is option ‘C’ i.e, Geet Govinda, work by Jaidev is in Sanskrit language.

Note: Jaidev’s wife Padmavatii’s beauty and sensitive affection, prompted him to write "The Geet Govinda," a riveting drama and mystical allegory. Jaidev wrote the famous Sanskrit poetry The Geet Govinda devoted in devotion to Lord Krishna, as well as several religious songs in the vernacular.