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How is it that this womans breasts glimmer so clearly through her saree? Cant you guess, my friends? What are they but rays from the crescents left by the nails of her lover pressing her in his passion, rays now luminous as the moonlight of a summer night?These South Indian devotional poems show the dramatic use of erotic language to express a religious vision. Written by men during the fifteenth to eighteenth century, the poems adopt a female voice, the voice of a courtesan addressing her customer. That customer, it turns out, is the deity, whom the courtesan teases for his infidelities and cajoles into paying her more money. Brazen, autonomous, fully at home in her body, she merges her worldly knowledge with the deitys transcendent power in the act of making love.This volume is the first substantial collection in English of these Telugu writings, which are still part of the standard repertoire of songs used by classical South Indian dancers. A foreword provides context for the poems, investigating their religious, cultural, and historical significance. Explored, too, are the attempts to contain their explicit eroticism by various apologetic and rationalizing devices.The translators, who are poets as well as highly respected scholars, render the poems with intelligence and tenderness. Unusual for their combination of overt eroticism and devotion to God, these poems are a delight to read.
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While I enjoy the music on this album, my package arrived a week late which was frustrating. The songs themselves are great, but I wish the shipping experience matched the quality of the music.
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Priya Nair
Slightly disappointed in delivery
While I enjoy the music on this album, my package arrived a week late which was frustrating. The songs themselves are great, but I wish the shipping experience matched the quality of the music.
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Sudhir Reddy
Great for cultural enthusiasts
This album has such rich historical value! I enjoyed listening to the courtesan songs and learning more about Telugu culture. However, I wish there were more liner notes explaining the context of each song. Still, a solid buy!
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Sudhir Reddy
Great for cultural enthusiasts
This album has such rich historical value! I enjoyed listening to the courtesan songs and learning more about Telugu culture. However, I wish there were more liner notes explaining the context of each song. Still, a solid buy!
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Anita Rao
Beautiful collection of songs!
I purchased 'When God is a Customer' for my grandmother who loves traditional Telugu music. The courtesan songs by Ksetrayya are beautifully sung and the melodies are just mesmerizing. It's a real treasure for anyone who appreciates this genre!
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