#meera

[pinetreevillain]

Got the whole squad up in here (but i can’t get over crying over you)

[sambhavami]

sharad chandra ki poornima,

ras-barsa ki raat,

kadam-tale kanha khade,

liye muraliya haath. (x)

One of my absolute favourite bollywood retakes on old bhakti-era literature, this song holds a special place in my heart alongside songs such as Radhike Tune Bansari Churayi (x), Radha Na Bole (x), Bansuri Tihari Nanda-lal (x), Thumak Thumak Mat Chalna (x), and Murali Manohar Krishna Kanhaiya (x).

It's very interesting to see the sub-genres of Radha maan-bhanjan (x) or Shuk-Shari conversationals (x) (prominently seen in Bengali folk as a unique genre, but elements of it are obviously found countrywide and beyond) living on, beyond Geeta-Govindam, and resurfacing at honestly, very unexpected moments!

It invokes a special feeling, when songs such as these explore Radha and Krishna navigating a normal (albeit tumultuous) relationship with the tadka of constant 'break-ups' and 'patch-ups', with the flute, standing in for 'intimacy', and it's interpretations standing in between. Dehi pada-pallavam-udaaram...(x)

It is truly heartwarming to see how this one historically controversial couple have somehow saturated the soul of our country with such an indelible passion, that even in the present day at least 1/10 songs chosen in random will include at least a cheeky nod to their love. In so many forms, in so many contexts, with almost every state in India contributing at least one unique chapter in their story.

It would be true academic achievement too to be able to delve into the Radha-Krishna traditions of each Indian state, and map their dependence as well as independence from each other!

Another interesting facet to be observed is how fluidly bollywood has always adapted regional literature (here I must say, I can only speak for Hindi/Bengali remakes). While the foremost example would obviously be the infamous "Piya Ghar Aaya" by Bulle Shah (x), but there have been so many such songs that have quietly slipped under the radar. Another semi-famous example would be Turab's Neeki Lagat Mohe (x), being remade into the famous "Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya" (x).

In the context of Radha-Krishna, one example that comes to mind is Md. Rafi's Radhike Tune Bansari Churayi (x), which is adapted from K L Saigal's rendition of Surdas' Radhe Pyari De Daro Na (x), which was then also adapted synonymously into a Hindi-language Meera Bhajan (x) by Hridayanath and Lata Mangeshkar.

When the original songs are as old as they are, I feel we cannot outright accuse the makers of malicious plagiarism. However, it is imperative to at least record these transition links, even if only to make life a little easier for future archaeologists!

[vibrantvetty]

“My goodness, Scipio. If only your friends and colleagues could hear half of what you think. You sound a bit unstable.”

finished this up right before reading the announcement that Khemia is back in development 💙

[pixlerelish]

Reunion.

[twinned69]

Inktober Day 23 - 28 Celestial Shallow Dangerous Remove Beast Sparkle

[step-dadvid]

Aaand the blog is open!!

I figured with season 5 being two days away, opening a separate blog to avoid any spoilers and keep my AU separate!!

[flawlesswomen69]

meerarai.chouhan

[begottaum]

Love has stained my body

To the colour of the one who holds up mountains.

When I dressed in the worlds five fabrics, I only played hide and seek—

For disguised though I was, the lifting one caught me.

And seeing his beauty, I offered him all that I am.

Friends, let those whose beloved is absent write letters—

Mine dwells in the heart, and neither enters nor leaves.

Mira has given herself to her Lord Giridhara.

Day or night she waits only for him.

~ MIRABAI

[fassylovergallery]

amber heard in aquaman and the lost kingdom

[itsrogersandco]

@socialncrms

Meera felt like she was juggling items as she tried to sort out the menus, napkins and forks that she had tried to carry in one trip to save herself walking back and forth. Typically she heard someone enter the restaurant as she turned away from the door to put the items down to organise.

"I'll be with you in a moment," she called over her shoulder as she pulled the menus together into a pile. "Did you want a table for dinner?" she added as she turned round.

[cutie-pinay]

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[radiobarf]

More commissions for @janaxiv of his BG3 babies

[srkonly]

Do i ever feel alone?

Yes, when i can't sense your breathing over me.

[dailyvarundhawan]

chalak gaye naina tune mann bhar diya mere khali se dil ko yoon tune ghar kar diya

[pixlerelish]

🌈❤️

[surabalabhajan]

Full Bhajan: Ek Radha Ek Meera I एक राधा एक मीरा I Popular Krishna Bhajan I By Dr. Surabala