Bombay Jayashri at the press launch of 'Bhaire Baanvari' in Chennai recently. Photo: PTI
"In a world of violence, bloodshed and warrior Gods, Mira sees her personal God as an artiste and lover." says Gowri Ramnarayan (right). Also seen is Bombay Jayashri (vocalist) at the press launch of 'Bhaire Baanvari - the story of Mirabai'. Photo: S. Thanthoni
“Who can understand my anguish? Will my wound ever be healed? Will my lover come to me?” Mira weeps in despair. Photo: M. Vedhan
“Where there is sorrow, there is suffering. Hari, remove the fears of humankind!” Mira’s heart-wrenching cry is not for personal salvation, but for healing the world. Photo: M. Vedhan
“What should I do when my own people prevent me from worshipping my God?” Mira pours out her troubled heart seeking counsel from Goswami Tulsidas. Photo: M. Vedhan
“I sing of the greatness of Govinda,” says Mira to her husband, the Prince of Chitorgarh who asks her to stop spending all her time in the temple. Photo: M. Vedhan
Mira’s mother-in-law says, "Worship Gauri, she will grant you all your desires." Mira replies, "Govind is my God. I cannot worship any other." Photo: M. Vedhan
“Dance my Krishna, I will sing for you!” says Mira, spellbound by Krishna’s beauty. Photo: M. Vedhan