krishna

Why Krishna is called Yogeshwar 3 min read

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Why Krishna is called Yogeshwar

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago 2

Yogeshwar is a highly fitting title given to Lord Krishna. The purport of this term is the master of senses. Krishna, the Supreme Consciousness chose... Read More

Why Krishna is Called Ranchod 2 min read

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Why Krishna is Called Ranchod

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

Among the many names of Lord Krishna, the term Ranchod is perhaps an interesting one since it carries a negative connotation may be lovingly attributed... Read More

Why Krishna is called Madhusudan 2 min read

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Why Krishna is called Madhusudan

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

Madhusudan is one of the most popular titles of Krishna. It literally means the one who slayed the demon Madhu (Madhu – the name of... Read More

Why Krishna is Called Mukund 2 min read

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Why Krishna is Called Mukund

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

Krishna is the incarnation of the Supreme Godhead. Hinduism believes that God descends on this earth time and again to restore Dharma, protect the noble... Read More

Why Krishna is Called Makhan Chor 3 min read

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Why Krishna is Called Makhan Chor

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago 3

Makhan Chor is a name fondly used by the devotees to address Lord Krishna. This Hindi term means the one who steals butter (Makhan –... Read More

Why Krishna is Called Keshav 2 min read

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Why Krishna is Called Keshav

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

In the Vishnu Sahasranam Stotram, you find the name Keshav occurring as the 23rd and 648th names. Keshav is one of the most prominent titles... Read More

Why Krishna is Called Damodar 2 min read

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Why Krishna is Called Damodar

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

The splitting of the word ‘Damodar’ gives us the meaning (dam- rope) and udar (belly). The other spellings of the word Damadar are Dāmodara and... Read More

Why Krishna is Called Thakurji 2 min read

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Why Krishna is Called Thakurji

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

The several names of Lord Krishna rose from his divine plays and the different roles and feats he accomplished. Most of such names also have... Read More

Why Krishna is Called Kanhaiya 2 min read

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Why Krishna is Called Kanhaiya

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

The word Kanhaiya means the most beloved son. This is one of the most fitting titles to address Krishna since the story of how Krishna... Read More

Why Krishna is Called Govind 2 min read

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Why Krishna is Called Govind

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

The name Govind appears in the 187th and the 539th verses of Vishnu Sahasramanam Stotram. The literal translation of this Sanskrit term means the lord... Read More

Why Krishna is Called Banwari 2 min read

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Why Krishna is Called Banwari

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

The term Banwari is also spelled as Banwahree or Banvari. Referring to one of the most popular names of Lord Krishna, the term means the... Read More

Why Krishna is Called Jagannath 3 min read

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Why Krishna is Called Jagannath

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

Jagannath is the name of the deity installed in the temple of Puri, Odissa. The sanctum sanctorum of this temple houses three wooden images signifying... Read More

Why Krishna is Called Banke Bihari 2 min read

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Why Krishna is Called Banke Bihari

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

Among the thousands of names of Lord Krishna, Banke Bihari is one of the most popular and charming ones. The term Banke Bihari literally translates... Read More

Why Krishna is Called Murari 2 min read

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Why Krishna is Called Murari

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

The name Murari (Mura – the name of a demon; Ari – enemy) is attributed to Lord Krishna since he once vanquished the demon named... Read More

Why Krishna is Called Giridhar 2 min read

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Why Krishna is Called Giridhar

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

The term Giridhar (Giri – hill and Dhar – one who holds or carries) means the one who lifted or carried a mountain or hill.... Read More

Why Krishna is called Hari 2 min read

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Why Krishna is called Hari

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

Hari is one of the most famous names of Lord Krishna used interchangeably with Vishnu and Narayana. The most common meaning attributed to the word... Read More

क्या आप जानते हैं द्रौपदी का वास्तविक नाम क्या था

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क्या आप जानते हैं द्रौपदी का वास्तविक नाम क्या था

Vivek Kumar 10 years ago

महाभारत महाकाव्य के अनेक पात्रों के नाम दन्त कथाओं के प्रचलन से वास्तविक नामों से भिन्न हो गये हैं। कुछ नाम ऐसे हैं जो उन पात्रों... Read More

Who is the Dada-Dadi of Lord Rama and Krishna 1 min read

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Who is the Dada-Dadi of Lord Rama and Krishna

Vivek Kumar 11 years ago

Have you ever wondered what was the name of the Dada and Dadi of Lord Rama and Krishna. I am sure you know the names... Read More

How Pandavas died in Mahabharata? 3 min read

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How Pandavas died in Mahabharata?

Guest Author 11 years ago

Mahabharata is a treatise on Dharmic values. It teaches people how to live life in a way demonstrating the ideals of humanity. The final journey... Read More

Sanskrit Declension of masculine noun Krishna 1 min read

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Sanskrit Declension of masculine noun Krishna

Vivek Kumar 11 years ago

Sanskrit declensions are varied and you have to take care of the ending vowel of every noun before you start making the use of various... Read More