Behind Kṛṣṇa’s Smile

Examines Kṛṣṇa's hint of laughter ( prahasann iva ) in the Bhagavadgītā , its interpretations in the Vedānta commentarial tradition, and its significance in Kṛṣṇaite iconography and literature. Behind Kṛṣṇa's Smile offers a wholly original perspective on the celebrated Bhagavadgītā , or "Song of God." The book investigates Kṛṣṇa's hint of laughter ( prahasann iva ) in Bhagavadgītā 2.10, which is generally understood to be the turning point of the famous poem, signaling the outpouring of his grac