Childhood Leelas in Vrindavan
Explore the enchanting pastimes of young Krishna, including stealing butter, playing the flute, and dancing with the Gopis.
Dvapara Yuga
Krishna
Purna Avatar, Yadava Krishna, Gopal, Govinda, Murlidhar, Vasudeva
Essence of the Avatar
Purpose of Incarnation
To re-establish Dharma, annihilate evil, guide humanity through the Bhagavad Gita, and perform divine pastimes (Leela).
Symbolic Meaning
- Divine love (Radha-Krishna)
- Dharma in action (Mahabharata)
- Wisdom through Bhagavad Gita
- Leela and joy in divine play
Stories, Events & Teachings
Key Events
Born in prison to Devaki and Vasudeva in Mathura.
Taken to Gokul; performed many divine miracles as a child.
Killed Kansa, the tyrant king of Mathura.
Became the guide and charioteer to Arjuna in the Mahabharata war.
Revealed the Bhagavad Gita on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
Played central roles in shaping the destiny of Bharata-varsha.
Departed Earth by divine will after the Yadava clan’s destruction.
Stories & Leelas
The Bhagavad Gita Discourse
Delve into the profound wisdom shared by Lord Krishna with Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
Lifting Govardhan Hill
The story of how Krishna protected the residents of Vrindavan from Indra's wrath by lifting Govardhan Hill.
Slaying of Kamsa
Learn how Krishna fulfilled the prophecy by defeating the tyrannical king Kamsa in Mathura.
Teachings
Perform your duty without attachment to results (Karma Yoga).
Surrender to the Divine with complete faith (Bhakti Yoga).
True knowledge liberates the soul (Jnana Yoga).
Dharma must prevail, even in difficult times.
God resides in joy, play, wisdom, and devotion.
Scriptural Quotes
"Whenever there is decline in righteousness and rise of unrighteousness, I manifest Myself."
"Abandon all varieties of dharma and simply surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear."
"Krishna is not just a person — He is the sweetness of all creation, the melody of love itself."
Quick Facts
Category: Dashavatara (#8)
Era: Dvapara Yuga
Place: Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), raised in Gokul and Vrindavan, ruled in Dwarka
Appearance: Divine youthful form with flute, peacock feather, radiant blue complexion (Shyam (dark-blue/blackish hue))
Associates: Radha, Rukmini, Balarama, Subhadra, Arjuna, Draupadi, Yashoda
Asuras Defeated: Kansa, Putana, Shaktasura, Kaliya serpent, Naraka, Jarasandha (with Bhima), Shishupala
Festivals: Janmashtami, Rasa Purnima, Holi, Govardhan Puja, Gita Jayanti, Radhashtami
Related Stotras
Scriptural References:
- Bhagavata Purana
- Mahabharata
- Harivamsa
- Vishnu Purana
- Brahma Vaivarta Purana
- Bhagavad Gita
Bhagavad Gita 4.7–8