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Schweig argues for an appreciation of the "unique vision" presented in the text in which God is "an adorable, eternally youthful cowherd boy who plays the flute and delights in amorous dalliance with his dearest devotees". Schweig compares the rasalila to the "Song of Songs". He argues that just as
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Graham Schweig observes that a closer reading of the story leads one to see the story as a symbol of "intense devotion to God" and not a "display of worldly lust". Verse 10.33.40 of the Bhagavata states that, "the person who has heard this story will attain high devotion to the Lord, and then,
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The traditional rasalila performances in Vrindavan are famous throughout the Vaishnava world as an experience of the spiritual world. Rasalila performance was started by Swami Sri Uddhavaghamanda Devacharya in the early 15th Century CE at Vamshivata in Vrindavan,
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the Song of Solomon has been ascribed the highest status in relation to other books of the Bible by mystics of the Jewish and Christian traditions, the rasalila has been considered by
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traditions, the rasa-lila is considered to be one most beautiful depiction of soulful love. In these traditions, romantic love between human beings in the
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which usually is celebrated during late November or early December. During Raas Mahotsava, several thousand devotees visit the holy temples and
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meaning "act," "play" or "dance." Thus, it is more broadly defined as the "Dance of Divine Love" or "Sweet act of Krishna."
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a district of West Bengal which is also known for Raas Utsava. Vanga Raas of Santipur is the main festival of this town,
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In the Bhagavata Purana it is stated that whoever faithfully hears or describes the rasalila attains Krishna's
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is seen as a reflection of the soul's original, ecstatic spiritual love of Krishna, in his spiritual world,
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Dance of divine love: The Rasa Lila of Krishna from the Bhagavata Purana, India's classic sacred love story
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Dance of Divine Love: The rasalila of Krishna from the Bhagavata Purana, India's classic sacred love story
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Just as a child plays at its own will with its reflection in a mirror, with the help of his
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of Assam every year. The Raas Mahotsav of Majuli, Nalbari and of Howly are noteworthy.
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Dance of Divine Love: India's Classic Sacred Love Story: The Rasa Lila of Krishna
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It became more prominent utsava in 16th and 17th century, when Mahaprabhu Shri
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The Hare Krishna Movement: The Postcharismatic Fate of a Religious Transplant
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dance forms. Rasalila is a popular form of folk theatre in the regions of
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Music in traditional Indian theatre: special reference to Raas Leela
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in 1779 and in some parts of India is still performed every year on
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sobered, he will quickly throw off lust, the disease of the heart."
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Richmond, Farley P.; Darius L. Swann; Phillip B. Zarrilli (1993).
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The raslila is also observed as one of the State Festivals of
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are evolved from the rasalila of Braj. Kathak, also known as
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along with other gopis dance during the raas celebration in
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and other sects in the regions of India. It is also seen in
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and revolves around the story of love between Krishna and
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lasting approximately 4.32 billion years. In the Krishna
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dancing the rasalila, a 19th-century painting, Rajasthan
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traditions to be the "crown-jewel of all acts of God".
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which means "nectar", "emotion" or "sweet taste" and
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New York: Princeton University Press. 1222:in Manipuri classical Indian dance style 27:Divine dance of Radha Krishna with Gopis 1619:Theatre and Religion on Krishna's Stage 1326: 200: 1075:, upon hearing the sound of Krishna's 1547:from the original on 21 December 2021 1393:. Partridge Publishing. p. 164. 1249:(the festival to celebrate Krishna's 1137:Rasalila has been a popular theme in 7: 1445: 1443: 1441: 1439: 1437: 1420:. Motilal Banarsidass. p. 197. 176:is derived from the Sanskrit words 1269:. He was a prominent saint of the 25: 2587:Other 16000 - 16100 Junior wives 1334:wisdomlib.org (1 January 1970). 2760:Associated with Krishna's life 2736:48 Kos Parikrama of Kurukshetra 1235:Manipuri classical Indian dance 1520:Hanumanprasad, Poddar (1941). 1317:gusaiji made it more popular. 47:Krishna Leela (disambiguation) 1: 1173:amongst various followers of 2990:Hindu philosophical concepts 109:, where Krishna dances with 2302:Hindi cinema song and dance 1607:, by Swami B.V. 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Index

Rasa-lila
Rasaleela (1975 film)
Rasaleela (2012 film)
Rasaleela (disambiguation)
Krishna Leela (disambiguation)

Krishna
Radha
Sanskrit
romanized
Bhagavata Purana
Gita Govinda
Radha
gopis
Braj
Bharatanatyam
Odissi
Manipuri Raas Leela
Kuchipudi
Kathak
Indian classical dance
Uma Sharma
lila
a series
Vaishnavism
Closeup of Vishnu, seated in the lotus position on a lotus. From depiction of the poet Jayadeva bowing to Vishnu, Gouache on paper Pahari, The very picture of devotion, bare-bodied, head bowed, legs crossed and hands folded, Jayadeva stands at left, with the implements of worship placed before the lotus-seat of Vishnu who sits there, blessing the poet.
Vishnu
Krishna
Rama
Dashavatara

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