Keshava appears in the form of a tortoise. His back is immense. Upon it rests the Earth.
Bearing her weight has left a hard, circular mark upon His back. Jayadeva offers praise to Him as Hari, Lord of the world.
Kurma Supports the Earth
A short poetic account from the opening of Gīta-govinda: the Earth rests on Keshava’s immense back in His tortoise form.
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