Finding Radha The Quest for Love
Finding Radha The Quest for Love by Malashri Lal, published by Penguin Random House in 2018, is a 265-page exploration of the enigmatic figure of Radha, who has inspired countless writers throughout history. This edition delves into the unique blend of devotion and sensuality that characterizes her legacy, presenting a rich tapestry of imagery that ranges from the playful Ras Lila to the profound expressions of love found in poetry and art.
Readers will discover a diverse anthology that includes poetry, prose, and translations, all centered around Radha’s enduring romance with Krishna. The collection examines her role as a goddess who transcends traditional boundaries, embodying both the spiritual and the sensual. By engaging with themes from folklore and mythology, this book offers insights into Radha’s significance in cultural narratives, making it a distinctive contribution to the fields of linguistics and social science.
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Who was Radha, and why has she captured the imagination of so many writers across centuries? No other goddess combines the elements of bhakti and shringara quite as exquisitely as the divine milkmaid. She spans a vivid rainbow of imagery-from the playfulness of the Ras Lila to the soulfulness of her undying love, from the mystic allure of her depictions in poetry, art and sculpture to her enduring legacy in Vrindavan. In a way that sets her apart from other female consorts, Radha is idealized and dreamed of in a way that is almost more elemental than mythical.
Namita Gokhale and Malashri Lal, who brought us In Search of Sita: Revisiting Mythology, now present an anthology on the mysterious Radha, the epitome of love, who defies all conventional codes yet transcends social prohibitions through the power of the spiritual and the sensual, the sacred and the erotic. Finding Radha is the first of its kind: a collection of poetry, prose and translation that enter the historical as well as the artistic dimensions of the eternal romance of Radha and Krishna.
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