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About the Khajuraho temple and it's sculptures. And What was the real message behind the sculptures of Khajuraho temples?
Khajuraho Sculptures |
The Khajuraho temple was built between 950 and 1050 AD, during the time of Dhangadeva, Gandadeva, Vidyadhar. Chandela Naresh of the famous Kandariya Mahadev was built by Vidyadhar to commemorate the defeat of Mahmud Ghaznavi,
though history describes this war as disputed. It is called the city of temples, there were a series of 85 temples, which built temples of Vishnu, Shiva, Lakshmi, Surya, Lakshmana as well as Parshvanath and Chausath Yogini.
The beginning of the Chandela dynasty is believed to have originated from Lord Chandradeva. In ancient times, his son established the Jejakbhukti or Bundelkhand with his inspiration. The display of Kaam art at the temple of Khajuraho is world famous.
Kama is one of the four Purusharthas, Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. The Kaam in the temples was first depicted on the temple of Ellora which was later expanded to the temple of Khajuraho. Kaam is the basis of Maithuni creation.
The person whose Kaam is disturbed is not a healthy member for the society. It is not just for entertainment but for creation of this Shrishti, whatever be your approach with Kaam, the child will be born with the similar behaviour.
When the temple of Khajuraho was built, King Dhangadeva had surplus production. He told his Pradhan Shilpi that the wonderful and unique creation of a world, Shilpi designed the temple. When Chandel Naresh Dhangadeva saw the kaam in art painting on the temple,
he ordered Pradhan Shilpi to be Arrested and ordered death penalty for him.
The ancient tradition of India has been that the offender is given a few days to repent, after which the last wish of the time of execution is asked, if possible, it is fulfilled.
When Shilpi was asked any last wish, then he said that I have to meet Chandel Maharaj, can you fulfill it? This message was passed on to Chandel king. He agreed to meet.
The craftsman said, "O King, you have only seen the temple from outside. Once you see it from inside, then you can execute me." Chandel Naresh came to the sanctum sanctorum of the temple this time. He told Shilpi that it was a peaceful experience, what a secret behind it?
Shilpi said that the outer wall of the temple is not only a display of kaam, but the whole lust of human has been displayed. horses, elephants, women, men, Varaha, Dev etc. You just saw the kaam outside of temple.
Rajan, who will cross the river of desires or desires, which displays the external level, he will take the form of God. As soon as you entered the sanctum sanctorum, the Shiva lingam was shown.
But in the coming times, the man will be like you, in the external view of the temple, that is, soaked in lust, you will not be able to meet God sitting in the sanctum sanctorum.
Chandel Naresh understood the philosophy of Pradhan Shilpi and immediately appointed him his mahamantri.
But even today, from the Khajuraho temple, the world's foolish people wrapped up in the scene of lust, seeking entertainment far away from the original message it wants to propagate.