Krishna Charitam

Book excerpt: The e-book featured here is an English translation of a version of the Story of Krishna - one of the most colourful personalities in the Hindu Epics. The original text was composed by the famous, 18thcentury poet and pithy philosopher, of South India, Sri KunjanNambiar. In his composition, Nambiarcompressed the voluminous, narratives of the story of Krishna, into twelve chapters of poetry – Sri Krishna Charitam. In essence, KunjanNambiar,provided a literary platform from where a reader can comprehend the entire epic story of Krishna.Nambiar’soriginal text remained open only to a few local intellectuals. However, this English translation of Sri Krishna Charitam,has opened up the stories of Krishna to a global audience. In twelve easy chapters, the entire story of Krishna comes alive to the readers. Within these chapters one can read about the birth, frolics, erotic indulgences and various adventures of Krishna. In sections, Krishna is portrayed to be playful, loveable, provocative, adventurous, amorous, kind and as a fearsome warrior. By readingthis translation,the reader can verily get a snap shot of the entire story of Krishna. Within these pages one also finds colourful narratives, descriptions of nature, delightful episodes, jovial anecdotes and analyses of human behaviour, so true to life.