krishna

Meanings

• proper noun

  Krishna is a major deity in Hinduism. He is often described as an avatar of the god Vishnu and is one of the most widely revered and beloved deities in the Hindu world.

  - "Krishna is the eighth avatar of the god Vishnu."
  - "The Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu text, is attributed to Krishna."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with krishna
Nishna , Krishnana , Prishna

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Variants

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Krishna , Kistna , Hare Krishna , Hare Krishnas

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Etymology

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From Sanskrit: Krishna (कृष्ण) means 'dark', 'black', or 'dark blue' in Hinduism.

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Trivia

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1. Krishna is depicted as having ten arms, each holding a different object.

2. Krishna is often depicted as playing a flute, which is known as the 'Mohan Veena' or 'enchanting lute'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Vishnu: Krishna is considered an avatar or incarnation of the god Vishnu.

2. Bhagavad Gita: The Bhagavad Gita is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the Indian epic Mahabharata. The Bhagavad Gita is set in a conversation between Prince Arjuna and the god Krishna, who serves as his charioteer and spiritual guide.

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Culture

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Krishna is a central figure in Indian mythology, and is often depicted as a god of love, compassion, and mischief. He is a popular deity in the Vaishnavite tradition of Hinduism and is revered by millions of Hindus around the world. Krishna is also a significant figure in Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism.

How to Memorize "krishna"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize Krishna, imagine a dark-skinned or blue-skinned god with a flute, standing among cows and cowherds in a pastoral setting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate Krishna with the color blue, the sound of a flute, and the image of a cowherd among cows.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Krishna is a king among cows' to remember the name Krishna.

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