Krishna Janmashtami is here!
Krishna - an avataar for all seasons! He believes in what he does and
offers no explanations for any of his acts ! More important, someone who
reciprocates love to each one in his life in a manner as if Krishna was
his/her alone!
Of all his relationships, it is his
relationship with his foster mother Yashoda that seems to be most
fulfilling. Separated from his parents on the night he is born, here is a
child, naughty though, seeking love and protection, and yet it seems as
if it is Yashoda who gets her nirvana as she mothers, pampers, scolds
Krishna - knowing fully well of this relationship being temporary in
nature, because Krishna is the one whom the world seeks.
Similar was the relationship in Amar Prem - between the character of
Pushpa & Nandu, and when situation demanded, RD & Anand Bakshi
together rose to the occassion - apparently tweaked by SD - and created a
Krishna bhajan which epitomises this relationship - fulfillment of
Yashoda for a playful Krishna.
Again set in raga Khamaaj, which
has been used by RD quite liberally in Amar Prem, and with the use of
instruments like flute, santoor, Guitar (would suggest to hear the pause
before the beginning of the third stanza, picked up by a note of
guitar) & Dholak used in the optimal manner, set a perfect tone for
Lata Mangeshkar whose singing takes it into a different realm
altogether - a classic for all seasons - just like Krishna:
Aa tohe main gale se laga lu
Lage naa kisi kee najar mann me chhupa lun
Dhup jagat hai re, mamata hai chhainya
Kaa kare yashoda maiyya
Happy Janmashtami to everyone..
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