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Why Krishna is Called Vasudev 2 min read

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Why Krishna is Called Vasudev

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

One of Lord Krishna’s favorite names is Vaasudev. To understand the Sanskrit term, we must explore the roots of some other names. The sons of... Read More

Why Krishna is Called Shyam 2 min read

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Why Krishna is Called Shyam

Sathyanarayanan 9 years ago

Shyam is an enchanting name of Krishna used separately as well as in combination with other words like Radheshyam, Ghanshyam, Shyamsundar, Shyamgopal, and many others.... Read More

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 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