This painting depicts a theme from Krishna-lila stories referred to in the Bhagvata, which are popular with painters all over India. He is shown here with his beloved Radha. Standing next to his pet cow, he is playing the flute, enthralling all. Krishna was physically irresistibly appealing. He had an exceptionally alluring countenance; a blue complexion soft like the monsoon clouds, locks of black hair framing a beautifully chiseled face, large lotus like eyes, garland around his neck, a crown of peacock feathers on his head and a smile playing on his lips. His entire person was grace personified and the essence of his personality was madhurya (sweetness), and that is exactly the way Krishna is depicted here.
Radha was beautiful, older to Krishna and very much in love with him. She is the best example of Krishna consciousness. Here she is shown as a beautiful woman in natya mudra, bedecked in jewelry and graceful as ever.
Krishna was a cowherd and the importance of the cow cannot be overlooked in relation to him. He spent most of his childhood and youth among cows, tending to them and sporting with them. Here the cow also seems enthralled by the heavenly music of his flute.
The background consists of a heavily laden tree with a variety of flowers giving the impression of a celestial garden. the tree is divided in a subtle way by strategically placing long-tailed peacocks on it. The empty space that could have been is filled with squirrels and parrots. In the foreground a peacock struts with grace typically associated with it.
This description by Renu Rana.
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