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Krishna-lila - A diorama in Vrindavan - From a Nimbarki temple
Madhava - Sat, 27 Aug 2005 04:25:39 +0530
This spring, as we roamed about downtown Vrindavan with Jagadananda, we came across a Nimbarki temple hosting a diorama of Krishna-lila. Here are some views from the display. Some of the pictures come off as a bit greenish despite my best efforts to fix them, the lighting there was good for the mood, but not for the camera.
Madhava - Sat, 27 Aug 2005 04:26:18 +0530
First of all, in Kamsa's prison - Vasudeva and Devaki.
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And onwards to Vraja and the tender care of Ma Yashoda.
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Madhava - Sat, 27 Aug 2005 04:27:49 +0530
Glancing at Brahma, who had stolen the calves and the cows, and has now come to plead for forgiveness.
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Madhava - Sat, 27 Aug 2005 04:28:13 +0530
And Brahmaji himself.
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Madhava - Sat, 27 Aug 2005 04:29:18 +0530
A bit of milk on the way -- straight from the source!
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Madhava - Sat, 27 Aug 2005 04:29:46 +0530
Then, dancing on the heads of the malicious Kaliya.
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Madhava - Sat, 27 Aug 2005 04:30:13 +0530
And after the episode, the Naga-patnis offering prayers.
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Madhava - Sat, 27 Aug 2005 04:31:13 +0530
Since river is clear of evil demons... Nauka-vihara - boat-pastimes.
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Since river is clear of evil demons... Nauka-vihara - boat-pastimes.
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Madhava - Sat, 27 Aug 2005 04:32:08 +0530
And Dola-lila, swinging in the groves of Vrindavan.
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Madhava - Sat, 27 Aug 2005 04:33:05 +0530
And then, the crown-jewel of the Vraja-pastimes - Rasa-lila.
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After this, it went all downhill for the Vraja-gopis...
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Madhava - Sat, 27 Aug 2005 04:33:37 +0530
As duty called, and Krishna left for Mathura to take care of the evil Kamsa.
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Madhava - Sat, 27 Aug 2005 04:34:27 +0530
And he finally settled in Dvaraka, one day hosting his old friend, Sudama, with Rukmini in one of his palaces.
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Madhava - Sat, 27 Aug 2005 04:35:33 +0530
The story was told by the great Shukadeva, and by the touch of his lips it grew ever sweeter.
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Madhava - Sat, 27 Aug 2005 04:36:14 +0530
Over the centuries, the narration of Vraja-lila captured the hearts of countless saints, such as Mirabai the poet.
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Madhava - Sat, 27 Aug 2005 04:37:22 +0530
Lilashuka Bilvamangala sung of him so sweetly that the nectar was irresistable even for Krishna himself, and so Krishna Karnamrita, the narration that was nectar to Krishna's ears, came to be.
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Madhava - Sat, 27 Aug 2005 04:44:17 +0530
May the lotus-eyed Giridhari and his Priyaji fill your hearts with Vraja-madhuri on this auspicious day!
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(Radha-Krishna at Raval, the birth-place of Srimati Radharani.)
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JayF - Sat, 27 Aug 2005 07:55:53 +0530
Oh Madhava,
How fortunate that Jagat and your good self are to have been able to see this firsthand. And how kind of you to share these photos with the rest of us.
It has been a lonely day for me, and this has helped. Thank you so much.
Your Servant,
Jason
Edit: I went and chanted some japa, and after I was finished I was drawn back to here again. I just wanted to add the appreciation I have for the beauty of this diorama. Krsna has made the craftmenship transcendental.
Advitiya - Sun, 28 Aug 2005 02:26:50 +0530
Thank you Madhava for sharing these transcendental pictures on this auspicious day. Just going through this posting was powerful enough to take me to roam in Vraja-dham for a while.
