![]() ![]() ![]() Flute represents simplicity and sound very melodious when played in an open environment close to nature. Flue is the only musical instrument which is completely natural void of any mechanical parts. Made entirely of bamboo, Flute is the oldest musical instrument known to mankind. Lord Krishna is popularly known as "Bansiwala". He stares at radha to put this universe in motion and the lotus on which he stands represent the entire universe. While standing, lord shows three curves which represent the three gunas which form the base of the creation. His standing on the big right toe signifies the Upanishad verse: "Ekam Eva Adwitiyam Brahma” which literally means “One without a second". His melodious music from flute represents the act of creation. Power of creation is expressed through his flute. Since Rama was maryada purushottam, he was not able to fulfill their wishes and promised satisfaction in his next birth These gopis were the sages of forest dandka who desired to embrace lord rama. This love of the maidens towards Krishna was a divine love, union of two souls and similar to merging of jivatma (Soul) to parmatma( supreme soul). All the maidens of vraja neither had shame nor fear and were totally intoxicated to the divine music of lord melodious tone. Divine sound of this flute thrilled all heart with rapturous joy and immense delight. This is the flute which enchanted devoted gopis, maidens of vrindavan, to see their beloved playing the melodious note on the bank of sacred river jamuna. Perhaps, it is said that due to society barriers, he talked to his dearest companion through the flute tunes, well understood and perceived by his companion ‘Radha’.Īccording to legends, Krishna’s flute is the symbol of freedom (Pranava). However, one of the spectacular personalities of lord Krishna was his ability of attracting everyone to his flute notes. Lord Krishna is one of the very close gods of all Hindus because of his childhood pranks, Raas-Leela, and his influential teachings through bhagavad gita. So, in this article, we will see why lord Krishna is shown with a flute in his hand or why the lord chose flute as his divine musical instrument. Flute symbolizes the supreme personality of the lord and so, without a flute in hand no image of lord Krishna can be complete. Krishna flu In almost all the photos of lord Krishna, you would see him with a flute in his hand. ![]()
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