The Love of Krishna. The Krsnakarnamrta of Lilasuka Bilvamangala.
Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1975. First edition. Hardcover. Large octavo. x + 464 pp. Black cloth with gold titling to spine; appendix, notes, list of works cited, indexes. From the publisher: "The first critical edition in transcription with facing English translation of a medieval Sanskrit text known in most parts of India. The Krsnakarnamrta (Nectar to the Ears of Krishna) is an devotional anthology of stanzas in praise of the youthful Krishna.. for many devout Indians it is a "Book of Common Prayer", whose short and ardent hymns to the Lord Krishna come frequently to mind." Edges and spine ends lightly bruised, top edge darkened and dusty. Otherwise, a tight and bright VG+ copy in VG dustjacket. (Dustjacket is lightly chafed, chipped & torn at all edges and extremities especially upper spine, spine darkened, clipped, now protected by mylar sleeve). Item #18965
ISBN: 0812276558
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