Lord Krishna commanded me to serve and take care of Mathura: Hema Malini, MP Mathura
Ten News Network
New Delhi (24 August 2023): Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday praised Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Hema Malini’s coffee table book “Chal Mann Vrindavan” and how it beautifully highlights the history, culture and religion associated with the historical city of Vrindavan.
This coffee table book has been written and edited by Dr. Ashok Bansal and published by Harivansh Chaturvedi, President, BIMTECH Foundation. The event was also attended by Shrikant Madhav Vaidya, Sponsor of “Chal Man Vrindavan” and chairman, Indian Oil.
Speaking during the launch, MP Hema Malini said, “From Surdas, Raskhan to Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, several sages and spiritual poets have vividly described the beauty of Vrindavan and the ‘leelas’ of Lord Krishna in their work which is an invaluable heritage for generations to come”.
“Lord Krishna commanded me to serve and take care of Mathura. So, I’m the parliamentarian from this place and blessed to be doing such wonderful work. This book, Chal Mann Vrindavan, is very close to me, ” she continued, adding, “All the poets who have written about their ‘leelas’ of Radha-Krishna..a lot of research on them is an important part of this book. When you read this book, you’ll feel as if you have entered Braj.”
The launch of the book was preceded by a fashion show, which presented a clothing collection by designer Sulakshana Monga, honouring the heritage and architecture of Vrindavan.
