Articles related to "Geet Govind"



Geet Govind
Geet Govind introduced to the western world a devotional and mystic aspect of Hinduism. It also created a vibrant following of Krishna and Radha in Hindu culture.
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Geet Govind - I
Geet Govind is an epic poem on the romance of Krishna and Radha written by Jayadev in the 11th century. Jayadev narrates this love afair with a candour and explicitness never done before or since. In the first part, Radha sees Krishna flirting with the other gopis and leaves the scene. Krishna and Radha then spend the evening pining for each other.
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Geet Govind - II
In the second part Radha and Krishna meet. They initially quarrel, but soon make up and enloy the bliss of making love.
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Joyful Krishna
Geet Govind is divided into 24 parts with each part having a number of songs usually portraying a single emotion. The First Part is titled "Joyful Krishna".
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Bewildered Krishna
Radha sees Krishna with the other maidens and leaves in a fit of jealousy. The lovelorn Krishna searches for her in order to make amends.
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Carefree Krishna
Radha sometimes imagines Krishna with other maidens and sometimes with her. But despite his infidelity, she cannot get Krishna out of her mind.
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Tender Krishna
Unable to find Radha, Krishna sits down by the banks of the Yamuna. There Radha's friends approach him and describe the state of the lovelorn maiden.
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Radha - a historical perspective
Radha has been perceived differently by different people down the ages. She is sometimes the adulterous and amorous lover of Krishna and at others his divine consort. This perhaps makes her the most confusing character in Indian mythology. Hence a note on the historical perspective of Radha is in order.
radha krishna k. m. munshi "the magic flute" mahabharata

The Hindu Festival of Radha Ashtami in Braj
Radha Ashtami or the celebration of Radha's birthday is not as widespread as that of Janmashtami. However, it is a big event in Barsana and the whole of Braj.
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