Publication
Imprint: Spokane, WA : Timeless Books, 1996. Edition: First edition. Responsibility: Julie McKay (also know as Swami Lalitananda ). OCLC Number: 55068302. Physical: Text : 1 volume : xx, 185 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm. Features: Includes appendices, bibliography.
Call number
Biography / Radha
ISBN
0931454824 / 9780931454820
Original publication date
1996
Collections
CSS Library Notes
Named Person: Swami Sivananda Radha
Description: An inspiring blend of poetry, biography and mythology. Glimpses of a Mystical Affair is an intimate personal story of devotion and the enchanting relationship between a mystic and her loving disciple.
Drawing on the ancient myth of Radha and Krishna, Julie McKay spins the tender story of her time with her guru. This blend of poetry, biography and mythology celebrates the play of Lover and Beloved. -- from the publisher
Table of Contents:
Radha's song
What the gopi saw
Who is Radha?
The dark forest
Becoming Radha
Brindaban
Baby Krishna
Krishna's chocolate
Love in action
Teasing
Pearls
The flute
Promises
Engagement
Conclusion
Epilogue : the wedding
Appendix a : quotes from Swami Sivananda on Radha, Krishna and gopis
Appendix b : Swami Radha's notes
Appendix c : Traces of Radha (and Julie, the gopi)
Appendix d : the gopis song
FY2021 /
Description: An inspiring blend of poetry, biography and mythology. Glimpses of a Mystical Affair is an intimate personal story of devotion and the enchanting relationship between a mystic and her loving disciple.
Drawing on the ancient myth of Radha and Krishna, Julie McKay spins the tender story of her time with her guru. This blend of poetry, biography and mythology celebrates the play of Lover and Beloved. -- from the publisher
Table of Contents:
Radha's song
What the gopi saw
Who is Radha?
The dark forest
Becoming Radha
Brindaban
Baby Krishna
Krishna's chocolate
Love in action
Teasing
Pearls
The flute
Promises
Engagement
Conclusion
Epilogue : the wedding
Appendix a : quotes from Swami Sivananda on Radha, Krishna and gopis
Appendix b : Swami Radha's notes
Appendix c : Traces of Radha (and Julie, the gopi)
Appendix d : the gopis song
FY2021 /
Physical description
xx, 185 p.; 24 cm
Description
An inspiring blend of poetry, biography and mythology. Glimpses of a Mystical affair is an intimate personal story of devotion and the enchanting relationship between a mystic and her loving disciple. Drawing on the ancient myth of Radha and Krishna, Julie McKay spins the tender story of her time with her guru. This blend of poetry, biography and mythology celebrates the play of Lover and Beloved.
Language
Original language
English