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🌸 A Divine Story from Ancient Times 🌸
In the Srimad-Bhagavatam, an important holy book, there is a special story in Chapter 12 of the Eighth Canto. This story tells us about a magical moment when Lord Vishnu took the form of a beautiful woman called Mohini.

🌺 Mohini’s Charming Entry 🌺
One day, in a forest full of tall trees and blooming pink flowers, Mohini appeared in front of Lord Shiva and his wife, Goddess Uma. She wore a bright, shiny saree, her body glowing like gold, and her eyes sparkling like stars. In her hand, she held a small ball and began to play with it like a young, carefree girl.

🌼 The Moment That Stopped Time 🌼
As Mohini played with the ball, something mysterious happened. According to Verse 21 of the chapter, her saree slowly came loose, and her long hair spread out, floating in the breeze. It looked like an ordinary moment, but it had a deep spiritual meaning. Even Lord Shiva, who is known for his focus and deep meditation, became spellbound by her divine beauty.

🎨 The Magic Captured on Canvas 🎨
The great artist Raja Ravi Varma painted this exact moment. In his painting, Mohini is shown as a young, graceful girl, standing barefoot on soft green grass, her purple saree slipping, and her pose full of movement and charm. Her expression is soft, her gesture playful — a mix of innocence and power.

🖼️ From Painting to Print – The Story Lives On 🖼️
Ravi Varma was so inspired by this story that he made many versions of this pose. One of his best versions became a popular print called “Tilottama,” which was printed at the Ravi Varma Press. People loved it because it wasn’t just art — it told a story from the heavens.

✨ A Moment of Divine Illusion ✨
What looks like a beautiful girl playing is actually a divine illusion (maya). Mohini was not just charming — she was powerful, sent to test and teach the gods themselves. Her beauty was not for desire, but to show that even the wisest can be touched by grace, mystery, and divine play.

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