ABSTRACT

This book, first published in 1957, was the first in English to provide a full and clear introduction to one of the most significant of Indian gods, and stresses his supreme role in Indian religion and art. The book relates the full Krishna story, explaining his role in Indian religion, and traces the history of Krishna in Indian painting. There are 39 plates of Indian pictures, each accompanied by a commentary by the author, revealing a wealth of subtle and poetic detail.

chapter I|4 pages

Introduction

chapter II|9 pages

The Mahabharata: Krishna the Hero

chapter III|23 pages

The Bhagavata Purana: The Cowherd

chapter IV|23 pages

The Bhagavata Purana: The Prince

chapter V|21 pages

The Krishna of Poetry

chapter VI|21 pages

The Krishna of Painting