The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and PoetryThe first book in English to provide a full and clear introduction to the imagery and verse related to one of the most significant of Indian gods. Archer's history of the depiction of Krishna's life and deeds traces the god's many aspects, from warrior to cowherd to prince. 39 plates of illustrations follow. |
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... fighting and destroying demons. It was clear, in fact, that here was no ordinary lover but one who might also be a god. At the same time, other perplexing circumstances were present. The lover's appearance was that of an aristocratic ...
... fighting and destroying demons. It was clear, in fact, that here was no ordinary lover but one who might also be a god. At the same time, other perplexing circumstances were present. The lover's appearance was that of an aristocratic ...
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... fight, Krishna intervenes and persuades them to accept the decision. Later he secretly meets the Pandavas and sends them wedding presents. Already, therefore, he is fulfilling a significant role. He is a powerful leader, a relative of ...
... fight, Krishna intervenes and persuades them to accept the decision. Later he secretly meets the Pandavas and sends them wedding presents. Already, therefore, he is fulfilling a significant role. He is a powerful leader, a relative of ...
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... fight in the battle, while Krishna himself will merely advise from a distance. The Kauravas choose the fighters, the ... fights Arjuna, his chariot gets stuck and he dismounts to see to it. The rules ofwar demand that Arjuna should now ...
... fight in the battle, while Krishna himself will merely advise from a distance. The Kauravas choose the fighters, the ... fights Arjuna, his chariot gets stuck and he dismounts to see to it. The rules ofwar demand that Arjuna should now ...
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... fight Krishna.' Pavanarekha tells her maids that a monkey has been troubling her. Ten months later a son is born. He is named Kansa and the court rejoices. As Kansa grows up he reveals his demon's nature. He ignores his father's words ...
... fight Krishna.' Pavanarekha tells her maids that a monkey has been troubling her. Ten months later a son is born. He is named Kansa and the court rejoices. As Kansa grows up he reveals his demon's nature. He ignores his father's words ...
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Contents
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14 | |
THE PRINCE | 37 |
THE KRISHNA OF POETRY | 60 |
THE KRISHNA OF PAINTING | 81 |
NOTES | 103 |
BIBLIOGRAPHY | 109 |
INDEX | 111 |
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