Lord krishna

Sri Krishna

Characteristics :	Strength, Beauty, Knowledge, Opulence
Other Names :	Kanhaiya, Gopal, Keshava, Kanha
Principal Scriptures :	Mahabharata, Bhagawad Gita, Vishnu Purana, Bhagavata Purana
Mula Mantra :	Om Kleem Krishnaya Namah
Krishna Gayatri Mantra:	Om Daamodharayae Vidmahee Rukmani Vallabhaye Dheemahee Tanno Krishna Prachodayaath
Consort :	Rukmini ji

Lord Krishna is one of the most popular and worshipped deities of the Hindu religion. Krishna is considered as the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, the divine. Shri Krishna is the very embodiment of love and divine ecstasy that destroys all pain and offense. Lord Krishna took birth over five thousand years ago in Mathura, India to Devaki (Sister of Cruel Demon-King Kansa) and Vasudeva in the prison cell of the tyrant Kansa. The sage Narada had predicted that Kansa would be killed by his nephew, so the king killed Devaki's first six children. The Seventh, Balarama escaped and the eighth, Krishna was clandestinely exchanged for a cowherd's daughter.

A Great Lover - Krishna

Krishna was greatly attached to his foster mother, Yashoda. The lord had immense love for cows being nurtured in the cowherd's family. In his childhood, he was really fond of Makhan (butter) and there are many famous mischiefs regarding this love. Later Krishna loved to play flute and used to seduce the village girls. His favourite was Radha who is claimed as the love of Krishna. And this is one of the famous love stories of Hindu mythology. The Lord is usually remembered and worshipped as Radha-Krishna. The pair symbolizes the eternal love between people and god. Krishna is recognized as the god of Hasya or humor and a messenger of peace.

Virtues

Sri Krishna is the naturally loving and sweet aspect of Vishnu, Lord of Srimati Radharani and center of the spiritual abode. Krishna is the defender of sacred utterances. Krishna is a trickster and lover, a mastermind of all forms of knowledge and born to set up the religion of love. He is also known for his bravery in destroying evil powers throughout his life.

Phrase from Bhagavad Gita

It is believed that the Supreme Lord comes down from time to time in this material world to reestablish the teachings of the Vedas. Lord Krishna promises in his Bhagawad Gita: "Whenever and wherever there is a decline in religious practice, O descendant of Bharata, and a predominant rise of irreligion--at that time I descend myself. To deliver the pious and to annihilate the miscreants, as well as to reestablish the principles of religion, I myself appear millennium after millennium."

Krishna Aarti

Shri Krishna Aarti completes the worship or prayers made to the God. It is believed that aarti provides a completion to the puja .This arti of lord Krishna is also known as Janmashtami Aarti, which is usually sung on the birthday of Krishna.

Aaratii Yugala Kishora Kii Kiijai |
Tana Mana Dhana Sab Arpana Kiijai ||

Ravi Shashi Koti Vadana Kii Shobhaa |
Taahi Nirakha Meraa Mana Lobhaa ||

Gaura Shyaama Mukha Nikhrata Riijhai l
Prabhu Ko Ruupa Nayana Bhara Pijai ||

Kanchanna Thaala Kapuura Kii Baatii |
Hari Aaye Nirmala Bahii Chaatii ||.

Phuulana Kii Seja Phuulana Kii Maalaa |
Ratna Sinhaasana Baithe Nandalaalaa ||

Mora Mukuta Kara Muralii Sohai |
Natavara Vesha Dekha Mana Mohai ||

Anga Niila Piita Pata Saarii |
Kunja Bihaarii Giravaradhaarii ||

Shri Purushottama Girivara Dhaarii |
Aaratii Karata Sakala Nar Naarii ||

Nanda Nandana Vrushahaanu Kishorii |
Paramaananda Svaamii Avichala Jodii ||

Krishna Chalisa

Krishna Chalisa means a prayer of "forty verse", which praise and entreat Sri Krishna with devotion. They are recited over and over again to recall the virtues of Krishna, the Lord, in order to aid the disciple to meditate on good and righteous qualities.

ll Doha ll
Banshi Shobhit Kar Madhur,Neel Jalad Tanu Shyam l
Arun Adhar Janu Bimba Phal,Nayan Kamal Abhiraam ll
Puran Indu Arvind Mukha, Pitaambar Shubha Saaj l
Jai Manmohan Madan Chhavi,Krishnachandra Maharaj ll

ll Chaupai ll
Jai Yadunandan Jai Jagvandan, Jai Vasudev Devki Nandan
Jai Yashoda Sut Nanda Dulaare,Jai Prabhu Bhaktan Ke Rakhavaare

Jai Natanaagar Naag Nathaiyaa, Krishna Kanhaiya Dhenu Charaiya
Puni Nakh Par Prabhu Girivar Dhaaro,Aao Deenan Kasht Nivaaro

Bansi Madhur Adhar Dhari Teri, Hove Puran Manorath Meri
Aao Hari Puni Maakhan Chaakho, Aaj Laaj Bhaktan Ki Raakho

Gol Kapol Chibuk Arunaare,Mridul Muskaan Mohini Daare
Ranjit Raajiv Nayan Vishaalaa, Mor Mukut Vaijayanti Maalaa

Kundal Shravan Peetpat Aache, Kati Kinkini Kaachhan Kaachhe
Neel Jalaj Sundar Tanu Sohe,Chhavi Lakhi Sur Nar Muni Mana Mohe

Mastak Tilak Alak Ghunghraale, Aao Shyaam Bansuri Vaale
Kari Pai Paan, Putanaahin Taaryo, Akaa Bakaa Kaaga Sur Maaryo

Madhuvan Jalat Agni Jab Jvaala, Bhaye Sheetal ,Lakhitahin Nandalala
Surpati Jab Brij Chadhyo Risaai, Musar Dhaar Baari Barsaai

Lagat-Lagat Brij Chahan Bahaayo, Govardhan Nakhdhari Bachaayo.
Lakhi Yashodaa Man Bhram Adhikaai,Mukh Mahan Chaudah Bhuvan Dikhaai

Dusht Kansa Ati Udham Machaayo, Koti Kamal Kahan Phul Mangaayo.
Naathi Kaaliyahin Tab Tum Linhen, Charanchinh Dai Nirbhay Kinhe

Kari Gopin Sang Raas Vilaasa, Sab Ki Puran Kari Abhilashaa
Ketik Mahaa Asur Sanhaaryo, Kansahi Kesh Pakadi Dai Maaryo

Maatu Pitaa Ki Bandi Chhudaayi, Ugrasen Kahan Raaj Dilaayi
Mahi Se Mritak Chhaho Sut Laayo, Matu Devaki Shok Mitaayo

Bhomaasur Mura Daitya Sanhaari, Laaye Shatdash Sahas Kumaari
Dai Bhinhin Trincheer Sanhaara, Jaraasindhu Raakshas Kahan Maara

Asur Vrikaasur Aadik Maaryo, Bhaktan Ke Tab Kasht Nivaariyo
Deen Sudaamaa Ke Dukh Taaryo, Tandul Teen Muthi Mukh Daaryo

Prem Ke Saag Vidura Ghar Maange, Duryodhan Ke Mevaa Tyaage
Laakhi Premki Mahimaa Bhaari, Naumi Shyam Deenan Hitkaari

Maarath Ke Paarath Rath Haanke, Liye Chakra Kar Nahin Bal Thaake
Nij Gitaa Ke Gyaan Sunaaye, Bhaktan Hriday Sudhaa Barsaaye

Meera Thi Aisi Matvaali, Vish Pee Gayi Bajaakar Taali
Raanaa Bhejaa Saamp Pitaari, Shaaligraam Bane Banvaari

Nij Maayaa Tum Vidhihin Dikhaayo, Urate Sanshay Sakal Mitaayo
Tav Shat Nindaa Kari Tatkaalaa, Jivan Mukt Bhayo Shishupaalaa

Jabahin Draupadi Ter Lagaai, Deenanaath Laaj Ab Jaai
Asa Anaatha Ke Naath Kanhaiyaa, Dubat Bhanvar Bachaavat Naiyaa

Sundardaas Aas Ura Dhaari, Dayadrishti Keeje Banwaari
Naath Sakal Mam Kumati Nivaaro, Chhamobegi Apraadh Hamaaro

Kholo Pat Ab Darshan Deeje, Bolo Krishna Kanhaiya Ki Jai

ll Doha ll
Yah Chalisa Krishna Ka, Path Kare Ur Dhaari l l
Asht Siddhi Nav Niddhi Phal, Lahe Padaarath Chaari l

Different Names of Lord Krishna

Sri Krishna is one of the most lovable deities of the Hindu Religion. Lord Krishna is regarded as the eighth incarnation or avatar of Lord Vishnu. Krishna took birth in the Dwaparyuga, according to the Hindu Mythology. God Krishna is the personification of love and ecstasy that vanishes all pain and sin. Sri Krishna is often depicted as a cowherd's boy, who loves curd and butter. Lord Krishna is also associated with the Raas-Leela, in which he is always surrounded by the Gopis (Young cowherd girls). Krishna's immense love for Radha is immortal and the couple is usually remembered as Radha-Krishna. Sri Krishna is known by many different names. This list contains 108 names of Lord Krishna with their meanings:

Names	Meanings
Achala	Still Lord
Achyuta	Infallible Lord
Adbhutah	Wonderful God
Adidev	The Lord of the Lords
Aditya	the Son of Aditi
Ajanma	One Who Is Limitless and Endless
Ajaya	the Conqueror of Life and Death
Akshara	Indestructible Lord
Amrut	One Who Is Sweet as Nectar
Anaadih	One Who Is the First Cause
Anandsagar	Compassionate Lord
Ananta	the Endless Lord
Anantajit	Ever Victorious Lord
Anaya	One Who Has No Leader
Aniruddha	One Who Cannot Be Obstructed
Aparajeet	the Lord Who Cannot Be Defeated
Avyukta	One Who Is As Clear As Crystal
Balgopal	the Child Krishna, the All Attractive
Bali	the Lord of Strength
Chaturbhuj	Four-Armed Lord
Danavendra	Granter of Boons
Dayalu	Repository of Compassion
Dayanidhi	the Compassionate Lord
Devadidev	the God of the Gods
Devakinandan	Son of Mother Devaki
Devesh	Lord of the Lords
Dharmadhyaksha	the Lord OF Dharma
Dwarkapati	Lord of Dwarka
Gopal	One Who Plays With the Cowherds, the Gopas
Gopalpriya	Lover of Cowherds
Govinda	One who pleases the Cows and the Nature.
Gyaneshwar	the Lord of Knowledge
Hari	the Lord of Nature
Hiranyagarbha	the All Powerful Creator
Hrishikesh	the Lord of All Senses
Jagadguru	Preceptor of the Universe
Jagadisha	Protector of All
Jagannath	Lord of the Universe
Janardhana	One Who Bestows Boons on One And All
Jayantah	Conqueror of All Enemies
Jyotiraaditya	the Resplendence of the Sun
Kamalnath	the Lord of Goddess Lakshmi
Kamalnayan	the Lord with Lotus Shaped Eyes
Kamsantak	Slayer of Kamsa
Kanjalochana	the Lotus-Eyed God
Keshava	One Who Has Long, Black Matted Locks
Krishna	Dark-Complexioned Lord
Lakshmikantam	the Lord of Goddess Lakshmi
Lokadhyaksha	Lord of All the Three Lokas (Worlds)
Madan	the Lord of Love
Madhava	Knowledge Filled God
Madhusudan	Slayer of Demon Madhu
Mahendra	Lord of Indra
Manmohan	All Pleasing Lord
Manohar	Beautiful Lord
Mayur	the Lord Who Has A Peacock Feathered-Crest
Mohan	All Attractive God
Murali	the Flute Playing Lord
Murlidhar	One Who Holds the Flute
Murlimanohar	the Flute Playing God
Nandgopala	the Son of Nand
Narayana	the Refuge of Everyone
Niranjana	the Unblemished Lord
Nirguna	without Any Properties
Padmahasta	One Who Has Hands like Lotus
Padmanabha	the Lord Who Has a Lotus Shaped Navel
Parabrahmana	the Supreme Absolute Truth
Paramatma	Lord of All Beings
Parampurush	Supreme Personality
Parthasarthi	Charioteer of Partha - Arjuna
Prajapati	Lord of All Creatures
Punyah	Supremely Pure
Purshottam	the Supreme Soul
Ravilochana	One who's Eye Is the Sun
Sahasraakash	Thousand-Eyed Lord
Sahasrajit	One Who Vanquishes Thousands
Sahasrapaat	Thousand-Footed Lord
Sakshi	All Witnessing Lord
Sanatana	the Eternal Lord
Sarvajana	Omniscient Lord
Sarvapalaka	Protector of All
Sarveshwar	Lord of All Gods
Satyavachana	One Who Speaks Only the Truth
Satyavrata	the Truth Dedicated Lord
Shantah	Peaceful Lord
Shreshta	the Most Glorious Lord
Shrikanta	Beautiful Lord
Shyam	Dark-Complexioned Lord
Shyamsundara	Lord of the Beautiful Evenings
Sudarshana	Handsome Lord
Sumedha	Intelligent Lord
Suresham	Lord of All Demi-Gods
Swargapati	Lord of Heavens
Trivikrama	Conqueror of All the Three Worlds
Upendra	Brother of Indra
Vaikunthanatha	Lord of Vaikuntha, the Heavenly Abode
Vardhamaanah	the Formless Lord
Vasudev	All Prevailing Lord
Vishnu	All Prevailing Lord
Vishwadakshinah	Skilfull and Efficient Lord
Vishwakarma	Creator of the Universe
Vishwamurti	Form of the Entire Universe
Vishwarupa	One Who Displays the Universal Form
Vishwatma	Soul of the Universe
Vrishaparvaa	Lord of Dharma
Yadavendra	King of the Yadav Clan
Yogi	the Supreme Master
Yoginampati	Lord of the Yogis