The lifting of Mount Govardhana was one of the most decisive acts of Lord Krishna. When in ihaloka as a handsome Vrindavan cowherd, the great Lord Vishnu’s purpose was the revival of dharma. The conduct of the divine towards that end is known as Krishnaleela, where the word ‘leela’ stands for conduct and has a connotation of effortlessness, even playfulness.
The watercolour that you see on this page depicts the omnipotent Krishna lifting the Mount Govardhana on a single finger. This He did to shield the inhabitants of Vrindavan, people and pashu (animal) alike, from the devastation of rain and flood. Above the grey, wide-set hill are skies beset with ominous clouds and destructive lightning; but beneath it, surrounding the peeta-clad (amber) devata, is a verdant, fertile landscape - and joy on every face turned towards Him in devotion.
A row of lotus flowers, at varying stages of bloom, line the foreground. Note the level of detail introduced by the painter in each figure within the composition, including men, women, cows, and peacocks.
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