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Articles and resources on one of the most popular gods of the Hindu pantheon.
Who is Krishna?
The great exponent of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna is the ninth and the most powerful incarnation of Vishnu, the Godhead of the Hindu Trinity of deities. Read all about the 'Dark Lord', his life and teachings...
Christ-Krishna Connection
Similarities in the names, lives and teachings of the greatest figures of the world's greatest religions have enough fuel for the curious mind to prod into the proposition that they were indeed one and the same person. Indeed it's hard to ignore a host of likenesses between Jesus Christ and Lord Krishna.
The Story of the Birth of Lord Krishna
The birth of Krishna is in itself a transcendental phenomenon that generates awe among the Hindus and overwhelms one and all with its supra mundane happenings.
Lord Krishna Speaks on Knowledge
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The Exploits of Krishna
A brief account of the life and exploits of Lord Krishna. From your Guide.
Krishna Art Gallery
A selection of contemporary paintings & sculptures of Lord Krishna in a photo gallery.
Lord Krishna: His Lilas & Teachings
Want to know about the life and teachings of Lord Krishna? Read Swami Sivananda's book "Lord Krisha: His Lilas & Teachings" available as free e-book...
Christ & Krishna: Two Divine Like Lives
Despite their differences, Hinduism and Christianity have great similarities. This is particularly prominent in the case of the life and teachings of the two central figures of these world religions...
The Supreme Mystic: Book Review
"The Supreme Mystic: A Biographical Novel about the Early Years of Lord Krishna" by Amal Bhakta is a remarkable introductory book on Krishna... entertaining, suspenseful, and fascinating.
Krishna Janmashthami
How Hindus celebrate Janmashthami - the birthday of Lord Krishna
Lord Krishna and the Lapwing's Nest
It was the battle of Kurukshetra. The white conch shells were about to sound, the elephants to march forward, and the attack of the archers to commence. Suddenly a little lapwing appeared... Read this ancient tale of Lord Krishna
Lord Krishna Speaks: 10 Questions on Knowledge
Krishna is the embodiment of his own teachings, and the Gita is his greatest message and mission to impart the knowledge that we all strive to seek. Here he answers ten question on knowledge itself.
What is Krishna Consciousness? - History of Hare Krishna Mantra
Here's a history of Krishna Consciousness or the 'Hare Krishna Movement' started by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
Immortal Love Legends: Radha & Krishna
Perhaps no other faith glorifies the idea of love between the sexes as Hinduism. Lord Krishna's stories that abounds Sanskrit literature is undoubtedly one of the richest treasure hoards of exciting love tales. Come, explore!
Krishna Leela
The illustrated story of Krishna in 4 Books.
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