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HINDU Divine Love KRISHNA & RADHA 1963 1st Ed ART KANGRA Gita Govinda INDIA Poem

by M. S. Randhawa

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First edition

.no-subscribe { display: none} [contenteditable] { pointer-events: none; } Kangra Paintings of the Gita Govinda by M. S. Randhawa Published by National Museum, New Delhi, 1963. First Edition. Good hardcover in good vinyl cover sleeve. Very good cover, a few internal spine breaks but holding well, clean unmarked text. Folio, 132 pages. Red cloth binding with color plate laid on front cover, illustrated with 20 full color tissue-guarded plates. Oversized volume measures approx. 15” x 11.5”. This exquisite volume presents a collection of Kangra paintings illustrating the Gita Govinda, a 12th-century Sanskrit poem by Jayadeva which explores the erotic pastimes and love story of Krishna and Radha that is central to Hindu mythology. It depicts a deeply spiritual and eternal love between a cowherd boy, Krishna, and a young woman named Radha, where their connection transcends physical boundaries and represents the ultimate union of the soul with the divine; despite not being officially married, their love is considered the epitome of devotion and is often portrayed as a symbol of the feminine energy (Radha) yearning for the divine masculine (Krishna). Key points about their love story: Unconditional devotion: Radha's love for Krishna is often described as selfless and completely devoted, where she sees him as the ultimate reality and her entire being is consumed by her love for him. Spiritual connection: Their love is not just romantic but also spiritual, signifying the yearning of t

  • Publisher: National Museum
  • Year: 1963
  • Condition: Good

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