The first three Alvars Theatre Play
As part of the celebration of Krishnajanmastami, a play was presented to Gurudev and guests that highlighted the first 3 of the 12 Alvars,renowned bhakti saints of Tamil Nadu (South India), how they met, and their intense devotion to the Supreme Lord Narayana. This year's play was a rich and intense performance that combined several lilas from Krishna's childhood along with how the first three Alvars experienced God, and how they expressed that through their hymns of devotion.
Mostly narrated by the Alvars themselves, the play combined their beautiful poetry with elegant and powerful Bharatanatyam classical temple dance, allowing the actors to really bring their message of bhakti to life. The Bala Krishnas that were featured were totally charming (just as a Krishna should be), and the serene and powerful presence of Lord Narayana was felt throughout the play, filling the entire room.
At the end, Gurudev said, 'This is not just a play...it is Bhagavan Himself acting to remind everyone of His love through you.'
bhaktimarga.org
paramahamsavishwananda.com
The first three Alvars Theatre Play
As part of the celebration of Krishnajanmastami, a play was presented to Gurudev and guests that highlighted the first 3 of the 12 Alvars,renowned bhakti saints of Tamil Nadu (South India), how they met, and their intense devotion to the Supreme Lord Narayana. This year's play was a rich and intense performance that combined several lilas from Krishna's childhood along with how the first three Alvars experienced God, and how they expressed that through their hymns of devotion.
Mostly narrated by the Alvars themselves, the play combined their beautiful poetry with elegant and powerful Bharatanatyam classical temple dance, allowing the actors to really bring their message of bhakti to life. The Bala Krishnas that were featured were totally charming (just as a Krishna should be), and the serene and powerful presence of Lord Narayana was felt throughout the play, filling the entire room.
At the end, Gurudev said, 'This is not just a play...it is Bhagavan Himself acting to remind everyone of His love through you.'
bhaktimarga.org
paramahamsavishwananda.com