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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... Pandavas outdo the Kauravas. The latter resent their arrogance and presently their father, the blind king, is persuaded to approve a plot by which the five Pandavas will be killed. They are to sleep in a house which during the night ...
... Pandavas outdo the Kauravas. The latter resent their arrogance and presently their father, the blind king, is persuaded to approve a plot by which the five Pandavas will be killed. They are to sleep in a house which during the night ...
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... Pandavas, however, are polyandrous and thus, on being married to one brother, Draupadi is also married to the other four. At the wedding the Pandavas disclose their identities. The Kauravas learn that they are still alive and in due ...
... Pandavas, however, are polyandrous and thus, on being married to one brother, Draupadi is also married to the other four. At the wedding the Pandavas disclose their identities. The Kauravas learn that they are still alive and in due ...
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... Pandavas' mother. From the outset, therefore, he is placed in intimate proximity to the chief protagonists. For the moment, however, he himself is not involved and it is only after the Pandavas have gone into exile and reached the ...
... Pandavas' mother. From the outset, therefore, he is placed in intimate proximity to the chief protagonists. For the moment, however, he himself is not involved and it is only after the Pandavas have gone into exile and reached the ...
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... Pandava court, Krishna visits him and the two go into the country for a picnic. 'After a few days, Arjuna said to ... Pandavas' final exile in the forest, he urges them to repudiate their banishment and make war. When the exile is ...
... Pandava court, Krishna visits him and the two go into the country for a picnic. 'After a few days, Arjuna said to ... Pandavas' final exile in the forest, he urges them to repudiate their banishment and make war. When the exile is ...
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... Pandavas with counsel. He accompanies Arjuna as his charioteer and during the battle is a constant advocate of ... Pandava brothers, is fighting Duryodhana with his club, Krishna eggs him on to deal a foul blow. Bhima does so and ...
... Pandavas with counsel. He accompanies Arjuna as his charioteer and during the battle is a constant advocate of ... Pandava brothers, is fighting Duryodhana with his club, Krishna eggs him on to deal a foul blow. Bhima does so and ...
Contents
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THE PRINCE | iv |
THE KRISHNA OF POETRY | v |
THE KRISHNA OF PAINTING | vi |
NOTES | 34 |
BIBLIOGRAPHY | 45 |
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