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Krishna Instructing Arjuna on the Battlefield of Kurukshetra

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नाथ, अनाथन की सुधि लीजै

Nath, Anathon Ki Sudhi Leejai

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नाथ, अनाथन की सुधि लीजै। गोपी गाइ ग्वाल गौ-सुत सब दीन मलीन दिंनहिं दिन छीज॥ नैन नीर-धारा बाढ़ी अति ब्रज किन कर गहि लीजै। इतनी बिनती सुनहु हमारी, बारक तो पतियां लिखि दीजै॥ चरन कमल-दरसन नवनौका करुनासिन्धु जगत जसु लीजै। सूरदास प्रभु आस मिलन की एक बार आवन ब्रज कीजै॥

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Krishna Instructing Arjuna on the Battlefield of Kurukshetra

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Krishna Instructing Arjuna on the Battlefield of Kurukshetra

This profound painting captures the eternal and soul stirring moment at the precipice of the Mahabharata war, where the Supreme Lord Krishna assumes the role of divine charioteer for His dear devotee and friend, Arjuna. Rendered with deep spiritual devotion, the artwork illustrates the imparting of the Bhagavad Gita, the song of God, amidst the swirling dust and imminent clash of armies. Lord Krishna, luminous with a celestial blue complexion and crowned with peacock feathers, holds the reins with absolute serenity, guiding not only the white steeds of the chariot but the destiny of the universe. Arjuna, his face etched with philosophical doubt and heroic resolve, listens intently as divine wisdom washes away his worldly grief, reminding humanity of the eternal duty to righteousness, surrender, and spiritual awakening.

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