Lord Shree Krishna, with lotus flowers and peacock feathers

Introduction to The Vidagdha Madhava of Rupa Goswami

The word ‘vidagdha’ means ‘masterful’, or ‘resourceful’, while ‘Madhava’ refers to Krishna where He is depicted in a portrait. Hence, the translation of the title Vidagdha Madhava is: A Portrait of Lord Shree Krishna where ‘Shree’ is an honorific indicative of grandeur. A Portrait of Lord Shree Krishna was written in 1532 in India, just prior to colonial rule. A Portrait …

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