Krishna is an incarnation of Vishnu, the Hindu God who is the sustainer and protector of the Universe.
Krishna is an aspect of God associated with the concept of pure love. He embodies the ideal human personality and is worshipped as a child-god, a lover, a warrior and a savior. Krishna is often depicted playing the flute, which represents the call of God.
Radha is Krishna's divine consort. Their union represents the concept of eternal and transcendental love. Her love is considered the most perfect because of its unconditional and eternal nature.
Some people revere Krishna as the greatest spiritual teacher. He imparted the wisdom necessary to reach self-realization in a scriptural text called the Bhagavad Gita. The story, known in English as The Song of God, is set on a battlefield—the battlefield of life, where inner enemies present constant struggle. The text serves as a guide to cultivate divine qualities to overcome inner conflict. |