Look at the image and answer the following questions.
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This picture is related to which of the following Sanskrit manuscripts? |
Skanda Purana Harivamsa Purana Shiva Purana Garuda Purana |
Harivamsa Purana |
The correct answer is Option (2) → Harivamsa Purana
The painting shown is Krishna Lifts Mount Govardhan from a dispersed Harivamsa Purana is attributed to Miskin. Krishna Lifts Mount Govardhan from a dispersed Harivamsa Purana is attributed to Miskin (1585–90). It is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Harivamsa Purana is one of the many Sanskrit manuscripts, which were translated into Persian by the Mughals. This painting is on a theme from Harivamsa. Badauni, a scholar noble in the court of Akbar, was assigned the job of translating this volume on Lord Krishna into Persian. Hari or Lord Krishna lifted the mountain, Govardhan, with all creatures dwelling therein with the intention to protect them — the villagers and their livestock, who were his followers, from torrential rain sent by another powerful God Indra. Hari uses the mountain like a huge umbrella, under which the entire village takes refuge. |