The Loves of Krishna: In Indian Painting and PoetryThis book, first published in 1957, was the first in English to provide a full and clear introduction to one of the most significant of Indian gods, and stresses his supreme role in Indian religion and art. The book relates the full Krishna story, explaining his role in Indian religion, and traces the history of Krishna in Indian painting. There are 39 plates of Indian pictures, each accompanied by a commentary by the author, revealing a wealth of subtle and poetic detail. |
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... Indra , lord of clouds , and associated with him were gods such as Agni ( fire ) , Varuna ( water ) , Surya the sun and Kama the god of passion . These gods lived in Indra's heaven , a region above the world but lower than Vaikuntha ...
... Indra , lord of clouds , and associated with him were gods such as Agni ( fire ) , Varuna ( water ) , Surya the sun and Kama the god of passion . These gods lived in Indra's heaven , a region above the world but lower than Vaikuntha ...
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... Indra's heaven and might even be accounted a god . The achievement of this status , however , did not complete his cycle , for the ultimate goal still remained . This was the same as in earlier centuries- release from living by union ...
... Indra's heaven and might even be accounted a god . The achievement of this status , however , did not complete his cycle , for the ultimate goal still remained . This was the same as in earlier centuries- release from living by union ...
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... Indra's heaven.3 Such an account is obviously a great advance on the Chandogya Upanishad. Yet, as we ponder its intricate drama, we are faced with several intractable issues. It is true that a detailed character has emerged, a figure ...
... Indra's heaven.3 Such an account is obviously a great advance on the Chandogya Upanishad. Yet, as we ponder its intricate drama, we are faced with several intractable issues. It is true that a detailed character has emerged, a figure ...
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Contents
iii | |
THE PRINCE | iv |
THE KRISHNA OF POETRY | v |
THE KRISHNA OF PAINTING | vi |
NOTES | 34 |
BIBLIOGRAPHY | 45 |
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