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Articles related to "Radha"
Radha - IV - The Betrothal of Radha Krishna overcomes several objections from his family to get them to agree to his engagement to Radha. krishna • yashoda • radha • aiyyan • nand
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
Radha - Epilogue This article describes the final meeting between Krishna and Radha which took place many years later. krishna • vrindavan • radha • kansa • yadava
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. radha • vrishbhanu • barsana • braj • gokul
Radha - II A Pledge Redeemed Krishna redeems his promise and comes to Vrindavan and the friendship between Radha and Krishna begins to flourish. vrishbhanu • radha • aiyyan • vrindavan • mathura
Radha - III Testing Times Adversity brings people closer. This article narrates the events which changed the lives of Radha and Krishna. radha • aiyyan • krishna • hastin • vrindavan
Radha - V - Aiyyan's Revenge Aiyyan returned to Vrindavan, furious to learn that his fiancĂ© 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. aiyyan • vrindavan • mathura • indrotsava • indra
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. kansa • akrura • krishna • balaram • mathura
A Feminine Movie With Balls Review of Lisa Cholodenko's brilliant High Art. cholodenko • sheedy • radha mitchell
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! charkula • braj • radha krishna • uttar pradesh • mount govardhan
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. geet govind • jayadev • lakshmansen • krishna • radha
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. krishna • radha • madhuban • geet govind • vrindavan
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. krishna • radha • gopis • vrindavan • chhand
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. autism movies • rain man • mozard and the whale • snow cake • autism the musical
From Neighbours to Notoriety The Australian drama, Neighbours, chronicles the lives of Ramsey Street residents in the fictional Melbourne suburb of Erinsbourgh. neighbours • australia • australian drama • ramsey street • erinsbourgh
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. jon reiss • paul hipp • radha mitchell • independent film • macabre
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 rogue • killer crocodile • northern territory • radha mitchell • michael vartan
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. sexuality • desire • adulterous love • bhakti poetry • indian mythology. gitagovinda
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. lila • krishna • radha • shri krishna janma khanda • brahmavaivarta purana
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. basil • holy basil • tulsi • tulasi • brindavan
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. vrisadhvaja • shiva • surya • hamsadhvaja • dharmadhvaja
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 vaikunthaloka • shivaloka • brahmaloka • trinity • vishnu
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. film • cinema • russell crowe • christian bale • foreplay
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. adhisima krishnaagni • aranyakas • angiras • arjun • aryans
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. ila • vaivasvata manu • sudyumna • buddh • soma
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. radha • riga veda • vedas • sama veda • samhitas
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. henry poole is here • henry poole movie review • luke wilson • cheryl hines • radha mitchell
Independent Film Review: Henry Poole is Here A thoughtul and emotionally driven film about the power of hope, faith, patience and rebirth. independent art house film • luke wilson henry poole • henry poole is here review • film review henry poole • radha mitchell henry poole is here
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. sexuality • desire • indian mythology • radha and krishna • gitagovinda
The Brahmavaivarta Purana The Purana is recited by Souti to the sages at Naimisharanya. brahmavaivarta • purana • mahapuranas • brahma • rajasika
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. puranas • mahapuranas • trinity • brahma • vishnu |
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