Krishna kutumb

The meanings of his names

Lord Krishna, was the magical prankster and wonderous child of Vrindhavan. Being the Lord of the whole universe and it's protecter, he incarnated on Earth to reduce its burden and help his devotees remember him. His various pastimes included by stealing butter in the houses of fellow gopies to killing viscious monsters like Trinavartha, Puthana, Keshi, Denukasura, Kamsa, Shishupala etc.

Here are some of his commonly used names and its meanings:

•Krishna (the one who attracts all beings towards him)

•Govindha (a name given for lifting Mt. Govardhan)

•Jaganatha (the lord of all words)

•Purishottama(the most exemplary among men)

•Keshava (The destroyer of Keshi)

•Murari (the destroyer of monster Mura)

•Madhava (the annihilator Of Madhu)

•Govinda(the protector of cattle)

•Madhan-mohan ( the most beautiful )

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