an avatar of Vishnu; usually seen as a blue-skinned boy, a charioteer or a cowherder.
(lit., the dark one) The eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The spiritual teachings of Lord Krishna, called "the dark one" because his skin was deep blue, are contained in the Bhagavad Gita, a portion of the epic Mahabharata.
Lord Krishna, a manifestation of God on earth, in India in prehistoric times. The Mahabharata, a great Indian epic, contains the stories of His lifetime. The Bhagavad Gita, which is contained within the Mahabharata, summarizes Lord Krishna's spiritual teachings.
The eight avatar of Vishnu. Vishnu, the cosmic force of goodness, comes to earth as Krishan to reestablish dharma, or law. Krishna is the friend and advisor of the Pandava brothers, especially Arjuna, to whom he reveals the teachings found in the Bhagavad Gita. He is the inner Lord, who personifies spiritual love and lives in the eharts of all beings.
8th avatar of Vishnu, much venerated god in the Hindu pantheon.
The Avatar whose history is told in the Hindu epic poem, the Mahabharata. Whose discourse to the warrior Arjuna just before battle is known as the Bhagavad-Gita. (1a) The Avatar (q.v.) whose history is narrated in the Hindu epic the Mahabharata and whose teachings come to us through Hinduism. His discourse to the warrior Arjuna just before battle against the Kauravas is known as the Bhagavad Gita. See also Radha – Krishna. (1b) The Avatar whose history is told in the Hindu epic poem, the Mahabharata. Whose discourses with His disciple Arjuna before battle are told in the Bhagavad-Gita. (Gr) The Avatar famous in literature with His consort Rhada, associated with India, dates unknown. (L)
An Incarnation of God whose life is given in the Bhagavata and in the Mahabharata.
One of the most popular avatar of Lord Vishnu. Hero of Mahabharat epic, around whom many legends are woven.
Singer of the Bhagavad Gita, adviser to the Pandus in the Mahabharata, incarnation of Vishnu, Supreme Personality of Godhead, the wisdom of the wise.
we Gaudiya Vaishnavas consider Him to be the original Supreme Personality of Godhead from whom unlimited expansions emanate; Krishna means "all-attractive".
(KRISH NA) A Hindu legend says that Lord Krishna loved Radha and liked to play practical jokes on her and her friends, like spraying them with colored water. | | C-E | | H-J | | | M-N | P-Q | | | T-Z
Krishna and Rama are the two most famous earthly incarnations of Vishnu. Many legends surround the figure of Krishna as a great hero and teacher. In more recent legends he is often represented as a young and amorous flute playing shepherd, the eighth son of Vasudeva.
In Hinduism and Indian mythology, the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu, who is popularly regarded as the preserver of the universe.
(Sanskrit for "black". Also said to mean "All Attractive"), is, according to common Hindu tradition, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. He is one of the most important of the deities of the religions that comprise Hinduism.
The eighth incarnation of Vishnu and one of the most popular deities within Hinduism.
An avatar (human form of a young hero and lover) of the god Vishnu. One of the Hindu Trinity of gods with Shiva and Brahma. Krishna revealed that dedicated action, intellectual effort and spiritual devotion were the paths to truth and enlightenment.
Eight Incarnation of Vishnu
Krishna was an early pre-Hindu Dravidian god considered a demon by the Aryans. Later he become one of the most beloved gods, known as the Cosmic Lover, both because of tales of his sex life and the wide devotion many have for him. Most Hindus consider him an incarnation of Vishnu, though a few consider Vishnu an incarnation of Krishna and Krishna the Supreme god.
Usually considered an avatar of Vishnu. One of the most popular of all Hindu deities in contemporary Britain. His teachings are found in the Bhagavad Gita.
The eighth or ninth incarnation of a Hindu god Vishnu.
an important erotic god in Hindu tradition, seen as "hanging between heaven and earth," fermenting the soil with his blood. Radha is his beloved consort.
Janmashtami ( Sri Krishna Jayanti or Janmashtami): Celebrates the birthday of Krishna. According to the Hindu epics, Krishna was the eighth incarnation of the God Vishnu, opposed to the demon Kansa, who was responsible for the increase of evil in the world. Worship of Krishna is characteristically expressed in dance and song. (Hinduism)
8th and most important avatar of Vishnu; incarnated as a handsome young man playing a flute
dark, name of principal character of Mahabharata poem
One of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the Universe
one of the most revered of Hindu deities, celebrated both for his mischievous love of life and his divine power and wisdom; an incarnation of Vishnu, who as Arjun's charioteer in the Bhagavad Gita reveals himself as God
A god associated with divine playfulness; a form of Vishnu.
In Hindu mythology, eighth avtar or incarnation of Vishnu; the author of Bhagwad Gita, a valuable dissertation in defence of a righteous war, considered from different angles.
The avatar in the Bhagavad Gita who appears to instruct Arjuna. He represents the soul.
The avaatar of Vishnu who appears in the Mahabharata. He is Arjun's charioteer in the great battle, and reveals the Bhagvat Gita to him, in part to convince him he must fight and kill his own cousins (the Kurus).
A great Avatar who appeared around 3,000 BC and served as the vehicle of manifestation for the Lord Maitreya during the age of Aries. By demonstrating the need to control the astral/emotional nature, Krishna opened the door to the second initiation. Hindus expect a new incarnation of Krishna at the end of Kali Yuga, the dark age.
lit. "puller." Related to krishtih, meaning "drawing, attracting." One of the most popular Gods of the Hindu pantheon so-called because he attracts devotees to himself. He is worshiped by Vaishnavas as the eighth avatara, or incarnation, of Vishnu. He is best known as the Supreme Personage depicted in the Mahabharata, and specifically in the Bhagavad Gita. For Gaudiya Vaishnavism, Krishna is the Godhead.
(“Pullerâ€) — an incarnation of God Vishnu, the God-man whose teachings can be found in the Bhagavad-Gîtâ and the Bhâgavata-Purâna
an incarnation of Lord Vishnu (preserver of the universe), known as a cowherd, beautiful flautist, a great King of Dwaaraka, and for his mischief around the gopis, his many female admirers
name of one of the earthly forms taken by the Hindu deity Vishnu who is believed by his devotees to have manifested himself to preserve righteousness when threatened by demonic powers. Krishna is a very popular Hindu deity
the most popular avatar of Vishnu and hero of the Mahabharta.
Sri (='Lord') (='black' dark') The eighth incarnation (avatar) of Vishnu. In Rajasthani (North-west India) tradition Krishna is depicted with blue-black skin wearing a yellow dhoti (loincloth) and a crown of peacock feathers
an incarnation of the god Vishnu.
("Puller"): an incarnation of God Vishnu, the God-man whose teachings can be found in the Bhagavad Gita and the Bhagavata-Purana
Divine incarnation of Lord Vishnu, historically over 3500 years ago, Krishna is one of the most popular gods of the Hindu pantheon. A Yadava prince and the central character of the epic Mahabharatha, His discourse to his chief disciple Arjuna in the form of the Bhagavad Gita is the most sacred of Hindu scriptures.