4.172

ataeva gopi-ganera nahi kama-gandha

krsna-sukha lagi matra, krsna se sambandha

SYNONYMS

ataeva—therefore; gopi-ganera—of the gopis; nahi—not; kama-gandha—the slightest bit of lust; krsna-sukha—the happiness of Lord Krsna; lagi—for; matra—only; krsna—Lord Krsna; se—that; sambandha—the relationship.

Thus there is not the slightest taint of lust in the gopis’ love.

Their relationship with Krsna is only for the sake of His enjoyment.