Taj Begum - Video Essay
A Mughal Queen's Tryst with Lord Krishna
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A 16th century Mughal queen hears about the miracles of an Acharya of the Pushtimargiya Vallabh tradition. Then begins her tryst with Bhakti and the reciprocation of her love by Lord Krishna Himself.
This video essay relates the story of Mughal queen Taj Begum the queen of Akbar. A meeting with Vaishnav Acharya Shri Vitthalnath Gusainji introduces her to the service of Lord Krishna. Taj Begum is known for her poetry glorifying the Lord and particularly her Holi Dhamaar.
This is a presentation by culture writer Kiran Java who follows Taj Begum's journey to Agra, Jatipura and Ujjain in the Bhakti tradition of medieval India during the 16th century A.D.
Time duration: 35 mins.