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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Page 14
... Kansa and the court rejoices. As Kansa grows up he reveals his demon's nature. He ignores his father's words, murders children and defeats in battle King .]arasandha of Magadhafi The latter gives him two daughters in marriage. He then ...
... Kansa and the court rejoices. As Kansa grows up he reveals his demon's nature. He ignores his father's words, murders children and defeats in battle King .]arasandha of Magadhafi The latter gives him two daughters in marriage. He then ...
Page 15
... Kansa. Earth is gratified and retires and the stage is set for Krishna's coming. Devaki, with Kansa's approval, is now married to Vasudeva. The wedding is being celebrated in the grandest manner when a voice from heaven is heard saying ...
... Kansa. Earth is gratified and retires and the stage is set for Krishna's coming. Devaki, with Kansa's approval, is now married to Vasudeva. The wedding is being celebrated in the grandest manner when a voice from heaven is heard saying ...
Page 16
... Kansa the news. Kansa hurries to the spot, seizes the child and tries to dash it on a stone. As he does so the child becomes the goddess Devi and exclaiming that Kansa's enemy is born elsewhere and nothing can save him, vanishes into ...
... Kansa the news. Kansa hurries to the spot, seizes the child and tries to dash it on a stone. As he does so the child becomes the goddess Devi and exclaiming that Kansa's enemy is born elsewhere and nothing can save him, vanishes into ...
Page 17
... Kansa's order to seize all male children and, deeming it prudent to offer presents, he collects the cowherds in a body and goes to Mathura to pay tribute. Kansa receives him and on his way back Vasudeva meets him at the river. He dare ...
... Kansa's order to seize all male children and, deeming it prudent to offer presents, he collects the cowherds in a body and goes to Mathura to pay tribute. Kansa receives him and on his way back Vasudeva meets him at the river. He dare ...
Page 18
... and on arriving is warmly welcomed. He declines, however, to announce the children's names in public, fearing that his connection with Vasudeva will cause Raja Kansa to connect Krishna with the eighth child—his 18 THE LOVES OF KRISHNA.
... and on arriving is warmly welcomed. He declines, however, to announce the children's names in public, fearing that his connection with Vasudeva will cause Raja Kansa to connect Krishna with the eighth child—his 18 THE LOVES OF KRISHNA.
Contents
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THE PRINCE | 37 |
THE KRISHNA OF POETRY | 60 |
THE KRISHNA OF PAINTING | 81 |
NOTES | 103 |
BIBLIOGRAPHY | 109 |
INDEX | 111 |
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