Krishna and Garuda (DVD in English)

Author: GeethanjaliA Composition/Director/Composer/Narrator: B P InfotekPublisher: GeethanjaliYear: 2008Language: EnglishPages: N/AISBN/UPC (if available): SA DVD 10093 DescriptionGaruda was born to Sage Kashyapa and was the largest being on the earth, big enough to block out the sun. He had a golden body, a white face wings, the head of an eagle and the body of a man. Garuda was an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu and a symbol of the force of speed and martial prowess.Because of his sheer size, the Gods were scared he would harm them. But eventually he was restored to his normal form. His mother was the queen of birds and his father another wife who was the queen of serpents. The queen of serpents imprisoned Garuda’s mother by cheating her in a bet. Garuda was asked to get celestial nectar, as a fee for releasing his mother. He reached heaven and after numer ous hurdles, with the help of Lord Vishnu, he got the nectar and freed his mother.Thanks to his selfless nature, Vishnu blesses him