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Krishna
Krishna is an important figure in the Hindu faith. He is said to have written the Bhagavad Gita, which is a Hindu religious text. Questions about Krishna can be directed here.
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no one knows 4 sure but i think its in the jungles of dwarka
What is the hare Krishna population in Toronto?
The Hare Krishna population in Toronto varies, according to how you define the group. Full-fledged practicing members of the Hare Krishna philosophy number in the hundreds in the GTA. However, the overall congregation of Toronto's Hare Krishna temple certainly number in the thousands. These congregation member, while not necessarily following all the tenants of the Hare Krishna philosophy, regularly attend temple programs, festivals and events which take place year-round. For example, the annual Festival of India in Toronto, which is organized by the local Hare Krishna Temple and is put on with the specific purpose of showcasing India's deep, spiritual heritage, draws over 35,000 people over two days during July! Toronto has one of the larger Hare Krishna communities in North America. You can visit their website at www.toronto.iskcon.ca
Why lord Krishna left mathura and went to dwarka if you say he is supreme god?
Krishna is the supreme and that is suggested by his name. Krishna means "all-attractive". He is attractive to all and is not attracted to any, in other words he is the cause of all causes and he himmself is not a subject to any cause. Thus there is no concept like Krishna went here and there..... he is omnipresent but it is just a part of the physical activities which are determined for a particular incarnation that he moves somewhere and stays somewhere.
What is the name of Krishnas son who had an elephants head?
First of all he is not krishna's son but is of Lord Shiva's son and his name is God Ganesha
How many gods do Hindus worship?
23300000 precisely what we learned in school ... But they have some main God and Godesses which they worship often. It also depends on region person etc..
Well, that is an exaggeration. Vedas mention Aryan 33 Gods. We had a few more prior to the coming of Aryans to India, Shiva, Rama, Krishna, and Mother Goddess Durga are such Gods and Goddesses. This does not include the Gods and Goddesses of villages. Wikipedia tries to count but in the end says that all cannot to listed. A person will worship a God or Goddess according to his/her inclination. That is perfectly admissible in hinduism.
Is Krishna Janmashtami a Hindu festival?
Janmashtami means Birthday. In Hinduism, we celebrate the Birthdays of Hindu Gods like Rama, Krishna, etc. as a festival.
Example:
Sri Krishna Janmashtami.
Is the mahamantra Hare Krishna hare krisha Krishna Krishna hare hare from the Rig ved?
The Hare Krishna Mantra is given in the Kali-Santarana Upanisad, Brhan-Naradiya Purana and other places. It is not within the Rg Veda.
An excellent write-up of Vedic references is in the related links below.
Why do you remember lord Krishna?
In His Gita Lord Krishna tells Arjuna:
BG 9.34: " Engage your mind always in thinking of Me, become My devotee, offer obeisances to Me and worship Me. Being completely absorbed in Me, surely you will come to Me."
Thus we can go back to Godhead, no more birth, death, old age, and disease. Eternal life of blissful knowledge.
Also, constant remembrance brings great inner happiness...
BG 6.28: "Thus the self-controlled yogī, constantly engaged in yoga practice, becomes free from all material contamination and achieves the highest stage of perfect happiness in transcendental loving service to the Lord."
What wisdom or advice does Krishna give in the story Bhagavad Gita?
Bhagwat Gita is not a story but a book on the philosophy of Karma explaining one should act righteously without expecting results or rewards and every karma done shall bear fruit
What does Krishna teach about the nature of Brahman?
According to Canto VIII of Bhagavadgita, when Arjuna asked 'what is Brahman?' Krishna replied,'Brahman is the Supreme Indestructible'. It refers to the eternally existing soul, and its constitution is not changed at any time.
Why lord Rama was born first and lord Krishna born second?
to kill ravana...........adhrmaas..... and rama god good name ias king....but he fallow dharmas very well.... he din't hugs any one...... the saits and others bathi people want to hug rama.... but rama will not agrey for that.....rama had told that saits i will come as sri krishna in dwapar yug...... that time i show love andbe very friendly with u
Is Krishna a peaceful or violent god in Hinduism?
Why a question of violent. He is always a peaceful God. And infact he is the always the baby God who will have his innocent and impressive behaviour.
How was lord Krishna a shudra?
i(vaibhav) made him a shudra(schedule caste) by changing the sun on myy eye. i(vaibhav) made him a shudra by changing the sun on my eye.
Krishna is the sanskrit word for God just like Christos is the Greek for Christ. Krishna is considered the Supreme Lord. Krishna is the most opulent, attractive, powerful, and is within everything. Krishna is the absolute truth.
You can also look at The Bhagavad Gita by H.G. A.C. Bhaktivedantaswami Srila Prabhupada. It has the exact words of Lord Krishna and the path you should follow!
