Illustrations from The Loves of Krishna

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Images from the Bhagavad-Gita, Radha extinguishing the Lamp ,Image 26 of 40 - 34 kB

Radha extinguishing the Lamp
Basohli, Punjab Hills, c. 1690 Bharat Kala Bhawan, Benares

Krishna and a girl, most probably Radha. Krishna is inviting her to extinguish the lamp so that they may better enjoy the excitements of darkness.

The girl's wide-flung legs and rushing movements symbolizing the frantic nature of passionate desire.

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