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The painting Govinda and the Heiffer Nymph is a depiction of Krishna walking placidly through a jain temple. To explain his significance, in Hinduism and Indian mythology, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva make up the holy trinity underneath the Godhead (much like the Christian trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost). Respectively they are the Creator, Preserver, and Destroyer of the universe. Krishna (the Supreme Lord) is the eighth avatar or reincarnation of the god Vishnu (Preserver of the World) and thus associated with infinity. He is therefore represented by the color blue which symbolizes the expanse of the oceans and heavens. The name "Govinda" is a pseudonym of Krishna, meaning cowheard, as Krishna was raised as a peasant child in order to save his life. In the painting "Govinda and the Heiffer Nymph", Krishna is represented in the form of his favorite childhood cow. The arms which form the body of the cow symbolize the many Gopis (milkmaids) he seduced during his playful and mischievious years as a youth. The Gopis are often considered expansions of His own internal energies, and they release doves calling for peace and love, which represent his bravery in destroying evil powers throughout his life.
Collection: Cirque du Soleil |
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