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Sep 25, 2020 · 1.2M views 5 years ago. Sadhguru looks at the nature of the being that we call Krishna, and explains how he was a multifaceted, extremely capable being. #Sadhguru Yogi, mystic and visionary ...
Apr 26, 2024 · Krishna, one of the most widely revered and most popular of all Indian divinities, worshipped as the eighth incarnation (avatar, or avatara) of the Hindu god Vishnu and also as a supreme god in his own right. Krishna became the focus of numerous bhakti (devotional) cults, which have over the centuries produced a wealth of religious poetry ...
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Nov 13, 2023 · Lord Krishna shines as a brilliant figure in the Hindu pantheon, personifying compassion, insight, and divine humor. His eternal rasa, the cosmic dance of love and devotion, reverberates...
Krishna (/ ˈ k r ɪ ʃ n ə /; Sanskrit: कृष्ण, IAST: Kṛṣṇa [ˈkr̩ʂɳɐ]) is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme God in his own right. He is the god of protection, compassion, tenderness, and love; and is widely revered among Hindu divinities.
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Oct 1, 2015 · Krishna (Krsna or Hari Krishna) is a major god of the Hindu pantheon and considered the eighth incarnation of Vishnu. He is perhaps the most popular of all the heroes of Hindu mythology.
- Wrestling Contest and Slaying Kamsa
- Protecting The Yadava Clan and Building Dvaraka
- Wedding with 16,000 Wives
- Role in The Mahabharata
- Bhagavad Gita
- Death
By now, Kamsa had learned the truth—Krishna had survived birth and was the child prophesied to kill him. Thus, he resolved to lure both Krishna and Balarama to their doom by means of a wrestling match at an upcoming festival of strength. His champions, Chanura and Mushtika, were undefeated. And if those two could not best the boys, he mused, the gr...
With the death of Kamsa, Vishnu had achieved his purpose for being born on earth. Now his task was to lead his clan, the Yadavas of Mathura, as king and protector. To save the Yadavas from their enemies to the east and west, Krishna built the seaport city of Dvaraka and made it an impregnable fortress that any force could defend. But Krishna still ...
At one time, the demon king Narakasura oppressed the gods. He stole Varuna’s umbrella and the earrings of his own divine mother, Aditi. His city of Pragjyotishapura was considered impregnable, protected by high walls, devious traps, and moats filled with fire, water, and stormy winds. But Krishna was stronger than the walls: he smashed them with hi...
Throughout the Mahabharata, Krishna is often relegated to the role of spectator or adviser to his friend Arjuna, with a few notable exceptions. He convinces Arjuna to abduct his sister, Subhadra, and take her for a wife. Together they burn down Khandava Forest in order to satisfy Agni, the god of fire. Krishna plays the role of ambassador throughou...
With the outbreak of the great civil war between the Pandavas and Kauravas for the throne of Hastinapura, many heroes found themselves fighting their own cousins, uncles, and other family members. Krishna’s friend, the mighty warrior Arjuna, grew skittish and wanted no part in the coming battle if it meant harming his family and former teachers. Kr...
The Pandavas emerged victorious after a devastating battle that saw millions of casualties. The aftermath was harsh for Krishna as well. Gandhari railed against Krishna for having the ability to stop the battle and choosing not to, and she cursed him to suffer the complete destruction of his clan, the Yadavas. Her curse came true. Not long after th...
Sri Krishna was the symbol of the Absolute, the representation of the mighty Sovereign of the universe. In His well-adjusted, symmetrical conduct of life is portrayed the majestic perfection of God. Sri Krishna’s life is the Bhagavad Gita in action.
