The Harivamsha , the final part of the Sanskrit Mahabharata , is a powerhouse of Hindu mythology. Its main business is to supply narrative details about the great god Vishnu's avatar Krishna Vasudeva , who has been a comparatively minor character up to now, despite having taken centre stage in the Bhagavad Gita . It puts Vishnu's manifestation as Krishna in its cosmic context and details Krishna's exploits in childhood and maturity. Presenting a wide variety of exciting stories in a poetic register that makes extensive ...
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The Harivamsha , the final part of the Sanskrit Mahabharata , is a powerhouse of Hindu mythology. Its main business is to supply narrative details about the great god Vishnu's avatar Krishna Vasudeva , who has been a comparatively minor character up to now, despite having taken centre stage in the Bhagavad Gita . It puts Vishnu's manifestation as Krishna in its cosmic context and details Krishna's exploits in childhood and maturity. Presenting a wide variety of exciting stories in a poetic register that makes extensive use of natural imagery, the Harivamsha is a neglected literary gem and an ideal starting-point for readers new to Indian literature.
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