Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura writes in his Navadvipa-bhava-taranga: “The island called Ritudvipa is very enchanting, covered with numerous kinds of forests. It is where all the seasons headed by spring are eternally engaged in service to Lord Gaura. The very land relieves all troubles, for it is the abode of transcendental bliss. This area is the same as Radha-kunda in Vraja. Sometimes during the wild sporting of sankirtana at this place and while singing the glories of Lord Krishna, Sri Gauranga remembers Krishna’s pastimes of tending the cows. Thus He loudly and repeatedly calls out the names of the cows: ‘O Syamali! O Dhavali!’ Then calling for His cowherd boyfriends Sridama and Subala, He breaks down and cries in great sorrow.”