180118 – Yadavabhyudayam 02 -lr watercolour 24x32cms On Bhoodevi’s plea, Krishna decides to descend on earth to re-establish dharma. 1. During her pregnancy, Devaki ate the mud, symbolic of the earth, as if to show that the one who devoured the earth is inside her. 2. She dreamt that she was lying on Anantha and transported by Garuda. It was as though they served Krishna inside her womb.
YAdavAbhudayam 01: Swamy Desika. watercolour 24×32 cms-wm Narayana, seated on white snake Anantha seems like a black cloud is ensconsed in a white cloud. Bhoodevi, along with the devas headed by Brahma, appeals to Narayana to save her from the unrighteous conduct of the kings. The bees swarm around her hair attracted by its fragrance, forming a parasol made of peacock feathers. The tears form a necklace around her neck.
180114 – Tiruppavai 30 – vangak kadal kadaintha -Phalashruti -The churning of the milky ocean and the essence of the verses of Tiruppavai. watercolour -lr
180112 – Tiruppavai 28 – lr – katrukkaravaigaL- Oh, Krishna! You were born as a cowherd with us, so we did not know your greatness. In our ignorance, we have taken liberties with you. Pl forgive us. We realise this relationship with you is forever.
180104 Tiruppavai 20-lr -watercolour Muppathumoovar — Andal hails Krishna, the protector of the 33 Devathas – the one who vanquishes the one who troubles his devotees. She asks his consort to give them the honour of eternal service to the Lord.
“பிள்ளை பிரகலாதர் உள்ள இடத்தினில் – கிள்ளைக் கரகோதை குந்தினாள்: -உள்ளன் புடனே நரசிம்மம் பாவையை ஏந்தி – உடனே அள்ளித்தார் உயர்வு”….
