The Sword and the flute

Duration: 22

Year Published: 1959

Creator: Film Images

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Uses Indian music and Moghul and Rajput miniature paintings in presenting four facets in the thinking of India: the courtly life during the reign of the Turkoman Muslim conqueror Emperor Akbar; the saintly life of the yogin and the respect shown the true ascetic; the spiritual meaning of romantic love between man and woman; and the adored divine bridegroom, which is one of the symbols as represented by the Lord Krishna.

Complete Record: Uses Indian music and Moghul and Rajput miniature paintings in presenting four facets in the thinking of India: the courtly life during the reign of the Turkoman Muslim conqueror Emperor Akbar; the saintly life of the yogin and the respect shown the true ascetic; the spiritual meaning of romantic love between man and woman; and the adored divine bridegroom, which is one of the symbols as represented by the Lord Krishna.