Chakravak is a ruddy goose, commonly called the Brahmany duck or goose. Chakravaka birds are
always seen to fly in pairs during the day but are supposed to remain separate during the night. However as the sun sets, Chakravak and Chakravaki fly to the opposite shores of the river. They are said to be doomed for ever to separation during night for offending one of the Hindu Munis or sages. The Rasik saints refer to Chakravak and Chakravaki as a prime example of Virah in love.
Saaras and Lakshmana, on the other hand are a pair of swans who always stay together, be it day or night. It is said that if they separate for some reason, they immediately die. Hence, the Rasik saints refer to them as birds of Milan in love.
Once Lakshmana asks Chakravaki - O Chakravaki ! Your heart must be made of Vajr (indestructible diamond) that night after night, you live in separation of your lover.
Chakravaki thought for a moment and replied - Yes Lakshmana, you are right. It is really tough to stay away from one's lover. But you can not imagine how pleasing it is to think of the day when the two of us will meet. You can not even dream the excitement or the feeling of love when the two of us meet after a night of separation.
Moral of the Story
Shri Ghanshyam Das refers to different shades of material love. While Milan is the goal of all lovers,
the Virah has some rare things to teach in the descriptions of Rasiks.
The Divine Love is many steps further where the lovers see each other but are worried that separation eventually has to come. So they taste the feeling of Milan and Virah at the same time.
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