In Hindu mythology, murali is the god
Krishna’s flute. As recounted in sectarian
texts such as the Bhagavata Purana, and
countless vernacular devotional
(bhakti) poems, the sound of this flute
has an enticing quality that is irresistible
to Krishna’s devotees (bhakta). When
they hear its melody, they rush to
Krishna’s presence. The flute and its
siren song are seen as an extension of
Krishna’s own enticing presence.