Articles related to "Radha"



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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Radha - III Testing Times
Adversity brings people closer. This article narrates the events which changed the lives of Radha and Krishna.
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Radha - I The Meeting
This article, the first in a series, describes Radha's first meeting with Krishna. Radha was twelve at that time and Krishna was seven.
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Radha - VI - The Parting
The time came for Krishna to leave for Mathura. The last moments with Radha were filled with agonising sweetness. Decisions were taken and promises were made. The final chapter of their lives was written.
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Shri Krishna Janma Khanda
Shri Krishna Janma Khanda describes the Lila of Krishna, especially the events associated with his eternal consort Radha. This is the only Purana, perhaps the only text.
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Radha - IV - The Betrothal of Radha
Krishna overcomes several objections from his family to get them to agree to his engagement to Radha.
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Radha - II A Pledge Redeemed
Krishna redeems his promise and comes to Vrindavan and the friendship between Radha and Krishna begins to flourish.
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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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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.
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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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Dream Interpretation
Dream interpretation is a technique that takes study and practice. The dream yoga approach helps for remembering dreams, and includes a system of interpretation.
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A Feminine Movie With Balls
Review of Lisa Cholodenko's brilliant High Art.
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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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Radha - Epilogue
This article describes the final meeting between Krishna and Radha which took place many years later.
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Radha - V - Aiyyan's Revenge
Aiyyan returned to Vrindavan, furious to learn that his fiancé was no longer his. Because of his employment in the army he could easily get a more suitable bride in Mathura. But the insult had to be avenged.
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The Maiden's Reward
The romance of the young Lord Krishna with the Radha and the other 'gopis' (maidens) in Vrindavan is a focal component of the Indian ethos. It has fired the imagination of artists and writers, who have portrayed every nuance of this romance without the encumbrances of philosophy and theology. This article narrates an anecdote in which a gopi finds Krishna's ring and receives the reward from him with mixed emotions.
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Charkula
Whether it is to celebrate a heavenly wedding or mark a victory, Charkula is a top-heavy dance which has the dancers balance a 108-lamp structure on their heads!
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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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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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Sex and Desire II
In this article, we will explore the meaning Jayadeva, Bhakti poet of Gitagovinda, gave to the adulterous aspects of the love affair between Radha and Krishna.
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Creation in Brahmavaivarta Purana
The Brahmavaivarta Purana takes a view on creation that is slightly different from that of the other Puranas, but this view is crucial to our understanding of perhaps the
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Jon Reiss' Cleopatra's Second Husband
Are you sick of quirky independent comedies? Jon Reiss presents a movie which redefines the term "quirk", placing it firmly into the arena of the repellant and odd. A husband and wife leave their home in the hands of a dubious housesitting couple. Upon their return, the house is trashed...and that's only the beginning of the cycle of dread which will consume them. Reiss plays his cards close to the vest before unveiling his macabre grand finale.
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TULASI
All plants and trees hold a special significance in the Hindu pantheon. Especially, plants like the holy basil and the wood apple. Tulasi is associated with the divine protector, Lord Vishnu and the wood apple with the fearsome God, Lord Shiva.
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Tulasi - I
Sudama and Viraja lived in Golok, a region in the heavens. Sudama loved Viraja but Viraja loved Krishna. Sudama and Viraja were both cursed to live out a life as mortals and appeared on earth as Sankhachuda and Tulasi respectively. Their lives began to get linked. Sankhachuda's invincibility was dependent on Tulasi's chastity.
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Autism in the Movies
Autism is garnering more attention in big-name Hollywood hits as well as documentaries; from the 1988 classic Rain Man to 2007's Autism the Musical.
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From Neighbours to Notoriety
The Australian drama, Neighbours, chronicles the lives of Ramsey Street residents in the fictional Melbourne suburb of Erinsbourgh.
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Review: Rogue
Rogue is better than the vast majority of wide release horror in 2008. Of course that means it got dumped to DVD after playing in 10 theaters for one weekend.
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Rogue Movie Review
Greg McLean returns with another outback set horror film which features solid performances by Michael Vartan and Radha Mitchell and more than a few genuine scares
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Surrogates Film Review
Surrogates mostly forgoes bombastic action for a shrewdly cautionary tale that nails the breathless rush of smart sci-fi and features a compelling turn by Bruce Willis.
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The Hindu Festival of Janmashtami
Janmashtami is celebrated by enacting the birth of Krishna and creating 'jhankis' of major events from his childhood in Vrindavan
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Sex and Desire I
In the first of a four-part series on sex and desire, we will explore how in Indian mythology, sexuality is carnal, erotic and spiritual at once.
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Glossary Q to S
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with Q to S.
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Date Friendly Films
A night at the movies is a staple of the modern dating scene and is considered a safe option for the first date.
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Glossary A to B
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with A to B.
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Glossary I to L
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with I to L.
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Henry Poole is Here Movie Review
When a water stain resembling Christ appears on the side of a house, the resident and neighbors take it as a sign.
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Independent Film Review: Henry Poole is Here
A thoughtul and emotionally driven film about the power of hope, faith, patience and rebirth.
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Janmashtami Bhajans
On the eve of Janmashtami devotees congregate in small family groups or large public gatherings to sing their favorite Krishna Bhajans.
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Movie Review The Children of Huang Shi
The Children of Huang Shi is a dramatic adaptation of George Hogg's final years in China during the Japanese Occupation of the late 1930s.
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The Brahmavaivarta Purana
The Purana is recited by Souti to the sages at Naimisharanya.
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The Puranas and the Trinity
Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva have differing relative importance in different Puranas, although they are always manifestations of the Supreme god.
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Lessons from the Past
Empires are ruled by moral authority, legitimacy and good deeds of the King. Force is not enough to govern people. We do not believe in expanding our territory by force. Nor do we believe in proselytism.
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Using Herbs to Control High Blood Sugar
Keeping blood sugar levels stable is a challenge for most diabetes patients. Several natural herbs have been demonstrated to safely lower blood glucose.
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Pitch Black
A review of the movie "Pitch Black" along with decidely opinionated thoughts about why one should not go to see it.
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Film Review: Rogue (2007)
Greg McLean - writer and director of 2005's Wolf Creek - returns with another tale of terror set in the Australian outback.
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"Pitch Black" deserves attention
SF thriller is well-done character study.
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60 Percent of Doctors Don't Get a Flu Shot
Despite pushing the flu vaccine on their patients, a 2008 study reports that 60% of doctors don't get the flu vaccine themselves, for a variety of reasons.
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Christ and Krishna
There are fascinating parallels in the lives of Jesus Christ and Krishna, which point to common truths shared by Christianity and Hinduism.
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