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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... worship some of the deepest requirements of the Indian spirit found ecstatic release. The purpose of this book is to throw some light on Indian painting by presenting the story of Krishna in the clearest possible terms. It might be ...
... worship some of the deepest requirements of the Indian spirit found ecstatic release. The purpose of this book is to throw some light on Indian painting by presenting the story of Krishna in the clearest possible terms. It might be ...
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... worship. During the last two thousand years, various texts have dealt with Krishna, emphasizing first one and then another aspect of his character and in the process assembling more and more details. These texts are still revered by ...
... worship. During the last two thousand years, various texts have dealt with Krishna, emphasizing first one and then another aspect of his character and in the process assembling more and more details. These texts are still revered by ...
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... worship of Vishnu. As his crimes increase, he ' Note 7. ' Magadha—a region corrsponding to present-day South Bihar. extends his conquests. At last Earth can bear the burden 14 THE BHAGAVATA PURANA: THE COWHERD Birth and Early Adventures.
... worship of Vishnu. As his crimes increase, he ' Note 7. ' Magadha—a region corrsponding to present-day South Bihar. extends his conquests. At last Earth can bear the burden 14 THE BHAGAVATA PURANA: THE COWHERD Birth and Early Adventures.
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... worship him. The vision then fades and they discover the new-born child crying at their side. They debate what to do—Devaki urging Vasudeva to take the baby to Nanda's house where Rohini, his other wife, is still living and where Yasoda ...
... worship him. The vision then fades and they discover the new-born child crying at their side. They debate what to do—Devaki urging Vasudeva to take the baby to Nanda's house where Rohini, his other wife, is still living and where Yasoda ...
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... worship him for he is only the child of the cowherd, Nanda. He was hungry and they took pity on him, and he only regrets that being far from home he cannot return their hospitality. They must now go home as their 26 THE LOVES OF KRISHNA.
... worship him for he is only the child of the cowherd, Nanda. He was hungry and they took pity on him, and he only regrets that being far from home he cannot return their hospitality. They must now go home as their 26 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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