Rasa analysis of Krishna’s teasing of Rukmini
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Lecture Podcast: Download by “right-click and save content” Lecture Summary: Radharani is Satyabhama – neither is afraid to neglect Krishna. Chandravali is Rukmini – both wait for Krishna and are afraid that he will leave them. Both the moods are meant for pleasing Krsna. Krsna likes variety. Here goal of Krsna is to relish the […]

Judging without understanding – The recipe for ruining relationships (Ramayana Reflections 1)
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One of the most poignant subplots in the Ramayana is the fratricidal confrontation between the two monkey warriors, Sugriva and Vali. In the Mahabharata, fraternal animosity between the virtuous Pandavas and the evil Kauravas continues till the death of the Kauravas. In contrast, the Ramayana features a deathbed fraternal reconciliation that is as emotionally riveting […]