The sweet madhurojjvala lila-rasa of Radha Govinda Yugala is divided into two categories: vipralambha (divine love in separation) and sambhoga (divine love in union or meeting). Vipralamba is subdivided into four: 1) Purva-raga, love prior to meeting; 2) Maana, pouting huff, love sulk; 3) Prema-vaicittya, feeling separation even in the beloved’s presence; 4) pravasa, separation when the beloved is far away. Purva-raga is very beginning stage of love, the falling in love period before lovers first meet. It is a very absorbing, exciting time full of hope, anticipation and doubts. Acharyas describe eight ways that kindle or ignite Radha’s loving attraction to Shyamasundara: Hearing the sound of Shyama’s murali. Hearing from a girlfriend. Hearing from messenger. Hearing a song. Hearing from professional reciters. Seeing a painting. A vision in a dream. Direct vision. Watch for more articles about Radha’s pure love. Purva-ragini Radha ki jai! Jai Jai Sri Radhe! By Mahanidhi Swami