№ MMXXVI

RACHNA · A LIVING ARCHIVE

Rachna by M.

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Malar Ragini: Krishna Playing the Flute to Seven Gopis

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बोले माई गोवर्धन पर मुरवा

Bole Maai Govardhan Par Murva

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बोले माई गोवर्धन पर मुरवा । तेसी ये श्यामघन मुरली बजाई, तेसेई उठे झुमधुरवा ॥१॥ बडी बडी बूंदन वरषन लाग्यो, पवन चलत अति झुरवा। सूरदास प्रभु तुम्हारे मिलन को निश जागत भयो भुरवा ॥२॥

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Malar Ragini: Krishna Playing the Flute to Seven Gopis

Paired Painting

Malar Ragini: Krishna Playing the Flute to Seven Gopis

In the divine atmosphere of Malar Ragini, we witness a celestial gathering where the resonance of music meets the arrival of the monsoon. Lord Krishna, depicted in his iconic blue hue, stands as the eternal musician, pouring his soul into the flute to enchant the Gopis. The dark, brooding clouds gathering above promise the life-giving rains of the Malhar raga, a melody traditionally associated with the joy and yearning of the monsoon season. Each Gopi holds an instrument, contributing to a symphony that transcends the terrestrial realm. The presence of peacocks, those devoted lovers of the rain, underscores the deep connection between divine devotion and the rhythms of the natural world. This painting serves as a bridge between sound and sight, inviting the viewer to hear the raga through the vibrant application of pigments.

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