Krishna
Divine Hindu cowherd
Krishna is a major Hindu deity, an avatar of the god Vishnu, worshipped as the Supreme Being in many traditions.
He appears in the Mahabharata as a divine charioteer and counselor, delivering the Bhagavad Gita's teachings to the warrior Arjuna.
Krishna is depicted as a mischievous child, flute-playing cowherd, and divine lover—particularly in stories of his romance with Radha.
The name means "dark" or "all-attractive" in Sanskrit.
Hare Krishna is both a mantra and informal name for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
Sanskrit war epic
- Bhagavad GitaHindu philosophical dialogue
- LeelaDivine sport or play
- Bhagavata PuranaHindu sacred narrative text
Hindu deity of preservation
- avatarDigital user representation
- incarnationQuality given bodily presence
- BrahmanSupreme cosmic reality
- mokshaRelease from rebirth cycle
divinity · supreme · transcendent · eternal · omniscient · sacred · celestial · worship
Blue precious corundum
- dark-skinnedHaving deep complexion
- monsoonSeasonal tropical wind pattern
- lotusSacred aquatic flower
- peacockOrnate pheasant relative
rain clouds · twilight · indigo · midnight · ocean
Pleasing sequence of notes
- ragaIndian melodic framework
- enchantingDelightfully attractive, spellbinding
- pastoralOf countryside or clergy care
- cowherdCattle minder
moonlit · riverbank · divine music · peacock feather · mesmerizing · haunting · bamboo · serenade
Intense fond attachment
- benevolenceDisposition toward doing good
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- protectionGuarding against harm
guidance · friendship · mercy · forgiveness · unconditional · surrender · refuge · savior
Mahabharata
Sanskrit war epic
- Bhagavad GitaHindu philosophical dialogue
- LeelaDivine sport or play
- Bhagavata PuranaHindu sacred narrative text
Vishnu
Hindu deity of preservation
- avatarDigital user representation
- incarnationQuality given bodily presence
- BrahmanSupreme cosmic reality
moksha · divinity · supreme · transcendent · eternal · omniscient · sacred · celestial · worship · blessed
sapphire
Blue precious corundum
- dark-skinnedHaving deep complexion
- monsoonSeasonal tropical wind pattern
- lotusSacred aquatic flower
peacock · rain clouds · twilight · indigo · midnight · ocean
melody
Pleasing sequence of notes
- ragaIndian melodic framework
- enchantingDelightfully attractive, spellbinding
- pastoralOf countryside or clergy care
cowherd · moonlit · riverbank · divine music · peacock feather · mesmerizing · haunting · bamboo · serenade · call
love
Intense fond attachment
- benevolenceDisposition toward doing good
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
protection · guidance · friendship · mercy · forgiveness · unconditional · surrender · refuge · savior
Vishnu
Hindu deity of preservation
Durga · Saraswati · Parvati · Ganesha · Rama · Indra · Kali · Agni