In Hindu mythology, Krishna is an incarnation or avatar of Vishnu; unlike other incarnations; however, Krishna is regarded as the Purna avatar or complete incarnation because he embodies all the attributes of the ideal, well-rounded personality. As Pavan K. Varma notes, a very important aspect of this ideal personality is that of the accomplished lover; Krishna is the lover-God, capable of both feeling and invoking sexual desire. This seemingly “profane” attribute of a sacred god-figure begins to
Gautama. But by far the most recognizable of these names is Krishna. Krishna was the eighth incarnation of Vishnu and is one of the most worshipped figures in all of Hinduism. He is perhaps most well-known for his appearance in the Mahabharata as Arjunas charioteer. But even more than that, through manipulations Krishna was able to destroy the three greatest foes of the Pandavas without ever raising a weapon. Thus it can be said that Krishna was the most important figure in the Mahabharata – even discounting
The Hare Krishna Movement The Hare Krishna movement can be described by using Ninian Smart's six dimensions of religion. This is a series of six different dimensions that are present in any religion. They are doctrinal, ethical, mythical, experiential, ritual, and social. Each dimension is different, but is a necessary part of religion. In this report I will discuss how the Hare Krishna movement falls into these categories, but first allow me to provide some background information. Hare Krishna
Devotional sentiments of love towards Lord Krishna are much talked about by great saints in India even today. According to the Hindu scriptures, devotion to Lord Krishna is a way to attain His Divine abode. India is a religious country where true saints instilled devotion towards Lord Krishna or Lord Rama or any other Goddess in the hearts of many people. Mira is one of those true saints. Mira spread Krishna consciousness through her love and devotion towards Shri Krishna in her poems. Mira was a great saint
the supreme god. For others, Krishna is very important god. The 5,000 years old Indian Vedic scriptures clearly describe the nature and identity of Lord Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead (McPhee & Rigolot, 2011). Hare Krishna is the name for the International Society of Krishna Consciousness known as Iskon. Hare Krishna is a new religious movement based in Vaishnava Hinduism. The Hare Krishna Cultural Center is a Hindu temple in Miami. The Hare Krishna Movement members follow the ancient
In the conclusion of The Bhagavad-Gita, the lord Krishna asks if the warrior-prince, Arjuna, after their long discussion, has destroyed his delusion, to which Arjuna replies, “Krishna, my delusion is destroyed, and by your grace I have regained memory, I stand here, my doubt dispelled, ready to act on your words” (Ch, 18, 73). Delusion and memory are two sides of the same coin, and a trait belonging to memory may find its opposite in delusion: desire for the fruits of action and discipline, ignorance
and Realization begins with Lord Krishna as being the Supreme Truth, the supreme cause and sustaining force of everything, both material and spiritual. It states “ I will teach you the essence of this wisdom and its realization; when you come to master this there is nothing further that needs to be known (7.2 pg. 99).” Though many seek vijnana, only a few reach it, because it requires such a mastered dedication to the divine through yoga and meditation. Krishna is revealing the truth of himself
himself as his charioteer, the god Krishna, steers toward the opposition when the armies are ready to attack. Arjuna stops Krishna short before the two sides clash together. Hesitation and pity creeps into Arjuna’s heart as he surveys his family and relatives on the other side; he loses his will to win at the cost of the lives he still loves. As Arjuna sets down his bow and prepares for his own death, the god Krishna begins his council with Arjuna, where Krishna uses various ideas on action, self-knowledge
because he is passing the kingdom to his own son instead of Arjuna’s brother Yudhishthira who is the rightful king. While god Krishna drives Arjuna into the battle and as he prepares to fight, he recognizes his family within
is a performance tradition that has its origins from the country of India. Its creation dates back to the fifteenth century. The whole purpose of the performance tradition is an attempt to retell the important moments in the life of the Hindu Lord Krishna. Raslila began originally in only the regions of India connected to Lord Krishna’s mythology. Gumand Dev, Hitharivansih, and Naryan Bhatt are the three Vishnu bhakti saints who are thought to have created the tradition (Miettinen). Historically, young
KARMA YOGA- PATH OF SELFLESS ACTION (43 Verses) Lord Krishna has already given a glimpse of his teaching of Karma Marga in chapter -2 verses 39 to 51. Here Lord Krishna teaches Arjuna in detail about the same path. Contents Arjuna asking the Lord to clarify his doubt- Lord Krishna teaching Arjuna about the importance of Karma Maarga for attaining the state of Brahman- The Lord asking Arjuna to do his duty of fighting-The
In The Bhagavad Gita there are many references to the caste system, or Varnas. It explains the way men and women of ancient India should act and behave according to Hinduism. Throughout the book there are many examples of the things Hindus are expected to do. These pieces of advice range from anything to the jobs certain people have to the way they are allowed to dress. The Varna is one of the earliest known mentions of a caste system, where the human body is used to depict the structure of Indian
devotion, and meditation is like no other I have ever encountered before. Through the narration of Sanjaya and the conversation of Sri Krishna (Vishnu incarnate) and Prince Arjuna, the principles of Hinduism are eloquently illustrated. In this story, the Lord Vishnu, whose duty it is to protect the universe from corruptive forces, takes the bodily form of Sri Krishna. He then lowers himself, out of love, and takes the humble position of charioteer to Prince Arjuna, a reluctant warrior. The battle is
In the book Bhagavad Gita, Krishna teaches Arjuna how to reach the highest stage of spirituality, and ultimately the divine God. Krishna gives Arjuna a clear road map to follow so he can reach this goal. Yoga is the main tool to obtain spirituality and it takes a lot of hard work and true determination to do so. The main part of reaching spirituality is to depart this world and sense objects, and build strong morals. Upon giving up worldly desire, one cannot but seek the Devine and by seeking God
open mind when reading cultural texts is what makes the texts more interesting and informs the reader more clearly. The analysis between one western text and one non-western text can really widen the perspective of one person. Due to the fact that Krishna from the Gita seems to be very similar in many aspects to Jesus Christ from the bible, some have said that the New Testament writers may have used ideas from the ancient Hindu scripture. Though readers can depict many comparisons between the two texts
According to Hindus, Krishna is omnipresent and omnipotent. He is all-powerful and unlimited unlike humans, who are limited in every aspect. Everything, whether living or dead, was created by the Lord. The Lord is the provider of everything in this life. This can also be seen
by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and his International Society for Krishna Consciousness, though members are more commonly known as the Hare Krishnas due to the three Sanskrit names of the Supreme Being; "Hare", "Krishna", and "Rama". During the late ‘60s and early ‘70s the Hare Krishnas became confused with Hippie subculture which was a problem as the ideals of the two groups were quite different. The Hare Krishnas were open to anyone, but they had to follow the four regulative principles
Over the course of time in literature, movies, and in reality humans have come across heroes. A hero is not so easily defined though. Is it someone who saves others in dire need? Or maybe it’s someone who defeats the bad guy and gets the girl. It could be an awesome parent or friend or another relative who’s a good role model for someone. A credible definition of a hero can be seen if an observation is placed towards western culture. Heroes are depicted as bigger than life figures that defy the odds
and righteousness in the setting of an epic conflict between two royal families, the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Within the Mahabharata is the Bhagavad Gita. Spoken by Lord Krishna to Prince Arjuna, this holy narrative, Lord Krishna explains that one need not be afraid of destroying evil. The destruction of evil, Lord Krishna explains, is in itself virtuous because you are delivering justice to the wicked and reestablishing righteousness. There are numerous teachings in the Bhagavad Gita each with
text, captures a dialogue between Arjuna, a warrior, and his guide and charioteer, Lord Krishna. Throughout the conversation, Arjuna struggles to accept his duty as a warrior and fight against his fellow brethren. While the text appears to encourage violence and war, one must read it as a metaphor for many importing values of Hinduism. For example, in attempts to convince Arjuna to fulfill his dharma, Krishna expresses that Arjuna must relinquish his individual desires and fulfill his duty. While