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The 108 names of Lord Krishna hold great significance in Hindu mythology and devotion. Each name represents an attribute, quality, or aspect of Lord Krishna's divine nature. Here are a few reasons why the 108 names of Lord Krishna are significant:
Divine Representation: Lord Krishna is considered one of the most revered and beloved deities in Hinduism. The 108 names encapsulate various divine qualities and aspects associated with Krishna, allowing devotees to connect with his different manifestations.
Spiritual Practice: Reciting or chanting the 108 names of Lord Krishna is a form of spiritual practice known as "nama japa" or "japa meditation." It helps devotees focus their minds, invoke the divine presence, and deepen their connection with Lord Krishna.
Comprehensive Representation: The 108 names cover a wide range of qualities and attributes of Lord Krishna, including his divine nature, virtues, powers, and roles. By reciting these names, devotees seek to understand and embrace the multifaceted nature of Krishna.
Symbolic Value: The number 108 holds symbolic significance in various spiritual traditions. It is believed to represent the wholeness of existence, including the 108 Upanishads, 108 marma points (energy centers) in the body, and the 108 beads on a mala (prayer beads) used for counting mantras.
Devotional Connection: Reciting the 108 names of Lord Krishna is a way for devotees to express their love, devotion, and reverence towards him. It creates a spiritual bond and deepens the personal relationship between the devotee and the divine.
Purification and Blessings: Chanting the 108 names of Lord Krishna is believed to purify the mind, body, and soul. It is said to bestow blessings, spiritual upliftment, and inner transformation upon the devotee.
SUMAN DEBNATH
সুমন দেবনাথ একজন প্রকৌশলী, লেখক এবং গবেষক। তিনি এখন ত্রিপুরা সরকারের টিএসইসিএল-এ কাজ করছেন। তিনি অনেকগুলি জাতীয় এবং আন্তর্জাতিক জার্নালের লেখক হিসেবে পরিচিত।
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108 Names of Lord Krishna: A Journey into Divine Realization
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108 NAMES OF LORD KRISHNA: A JOURNEY INTO DIVINE REALIZATION
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The 108 names of Lord Krishna hold great significance in Hindu mythology and devotion. Each name represents an attribute, quality, or aspect of Lord Krishna's divine nature. Here are a few reasons why the 108 names of Lord Krishna are significant:
Divine Representation: Lord Krishna is considered one of the most revered and beloved deities in Hinduism. The 108 names encapsulate various divine qualities and aspects associated with Krishna, allowing devotees to connect with his different manifestations.
Spiritual Practice: Reciting or chanting the 108 names of Lord Krishna is a form of spiritual practice known as nama japa
or japa meditation.
It helps devotees focus their minds, invoke the divine presence, and deepen their connection with Lord Krishna.
Comprehensive Representation: The 108 names cover a wide range of qualities and attributes of Lord Krishna, including his divine nature, virtues, powers, and roles. By reciting these names, devotees seek to understand and embrace the multifaceted nature of Krishna.
Symbolic Value: The number 108 holds symbolic significance in various spiritual traditions. It is believed to represent the wholeness of existence, including the 108 Upanishads, 108 marma points (energy centers) in the body, and the 108 beads on a mala (prayer beads) used for counting mantras.
Devotional Connection: Reciting the 108 names of Lord Krishna is a way for devotees to express their love, devotion, and reverence towards him. It creates a spiritual bond and deepens the personal relationship between the devotee and the divine.
Purification and Blessings: Chanting the 108 names of Lord Krishna is believed to purify the mind, body, and soul. It is said to bestow blessings, spiritual upliftment, and inner transformation upon the devotee.
Overall, the 108 names of Lord Krishna serve as a powerful tool for devotion, meditation, and spiritual growth. They enable devotees to immerse themselves in the divine qualities of Krishna and experience a deeper connection with the Supreme Being.
1. Govinda: The protector of cows.
2. Gopala: The cowherd.
3. Madhava: Consort of the goddess of fortune.
4. Mukunda: The giver of liberation.
5. Vasudeva: Son of Vasudeva.
6. Achyuta: Infallible and imperishable.
7. Janardana: The one who sustains all beings.
8. Hari: The remover of sins.
9. Shyam: The dark and attractive one.
10. Damodara: Wearer of the Damodara (a rope around his waist).
11. Nanda-nandana: Son of Nanda (his foster father).
12. Vrindavan-chandra: The moon of Vrindavan.
13. Gopinatha: Lord of the gopis (cowherd maidens).
14. Yashoda-nandana: Son of Yashoda.
15. Radha-ramana: Pleasing to Radha (his beloved).
16. Giridhari: The lifter of Govardhana hill.
17. Gopeshwara: Lord of the gopas (cowherd boys).
18. Syamasundara: Beautiful dark-complexioned one.
19. Muralidhara: Holder of the flute.
20. Keshava: Slayer of the demon Keshi.
21. Ranchor: The one who fled from the battlefield.
22. Madhusudana: Slayer of the demon Madhu.
23. Jagannatha: Lord of the universe.
24. Gokulendra: Lord of Gokula.
25. Radha-vallabha: Beloved of Radha.
26. Dwarkadheesh: Lord of Dwarka.
27. Murari: Enemy of the demon Mura.
28. Navanita-chora: The butter thief.
29. Parthasarathi: The charioteer of Arjuna.
30. Kamala-nayana: Lotus-eyed one.
31. Gopal: Protector of cows.
32. Sankarshana: The one who attracts.
33. Nandalal: Beloved son of Nanda.
34. Bhagavan: The Supreme Personality of Godhead.
35. Dwarkadhish: The Lord of Dwarka.
36. Govardhana-dhari: The lifter of Govardhana hill.
37. Damodar: The one with a rope around his waist.
38. Narayana: The refuge of all beings.
39. Sanatana: The eternal one.
40. Mohan: The enchanting one.
41. Jaganmohan: The one who captivates the universe.
42. Venu-gopala: The cowherd with a flute.
43. Tribhangi: The three-fold bent form.
44. Dayanidhi: The treasure of compassion.
45. Kamsari: The enemy of Kamsa.
46. Navina-navanita: The fresh butter thief.
47. Gopikanta: The lover of the gopis.
48. Kamalapati: Lord of Lakshmi.
49. Vanamali: Wearer of the forest garland.
50. Vrindavana-bihari: One who sports in Vrindavan.
51. Rajendra: The king of kings.
52. Govinda-raja: The king of cowherds
53. Prananatha: The Lord of life.
55. Kishora: The eternal youth.
56. Tribuvana-mohana: The enchanting deity of the three worlds.
57. Shyamsundara: Beautiful dark-complexioned one.
58. Srinivasa: The abode of Sri (Lakshmi).
59. Vasudevaya: Obeisances to Vasudeva.
60. Krishna-murari: The enemy of the demon Mura.
61. Madan-gopal: The all-attractive cowherd boy.
62. Jishnu: The conqueror of enemies.
63. Rasa-raja: The king of the dance.
64. Kaliya-mardana: Subduer of the serpent Kaliya.
65. Vasudeva-kriya: Performer of wonderful deeds.
66. Kamalanatha: Lord of Lakshmi.
67. Govinda-kundalaya: Wearer of peacock feather.
68. Navina-rasana: One who relishes new tastes.
69. Pitambara: The one dressed in yellow.
70. Kamsantaka: The slayer of Kamsa.
71. Mohana: The bewildering enchanter.
72. Sripati: The husband of the goddess of fortune.
73. Hrishikesha: The lord of the senses.
74. Pradyumna: The son of Lord Krishna.
75. Charu-chandra: The beautiful moon.
76. Jagadguru: The spiritual master of the universe.
77. Dwarakapati: The lord of Dwarka.
78. Chaturbhuj: The four-armed one.
79. Murli-manohar: The flute-playing beloved.
80. Shauri: Descendant of Shurasena.
81. Yashomati-nandana: Son of Yashoda.
82. Kamala-nayaka: The lord of Lakshmi.
83. Gopi-jana-vallabha: Lover of the gopis.
84. Shyama-kantaka: The destroyer of miseries.
85. Govindananda: The blissful protector.
86. Rama: The all-attractive one.
87. Shyama-shyam: The dark-complexioned and enchanting one.
88. Kamalapati: Husband of the lotus goddess.
89. Prabhu: The lord of all.
90. Sarvapalaka: The protector of all.
91. Sarveshvara: The lord of all lords.
92. Murari: Enemy of the demon Mura.
93. Jagannatha: Lord of the universe.
94. Shyam-sundar: Beautiful dark-complexioned one.
95. Chit-chore: The stealer of hearts.
96. Van-mali: Wearer of the forest garland.
97. Radha-vallabha: Beloved of Radha.
98. Hare: The one who takes away all distress.
99. Ananta: The eternal one.
100. Achala: The immovable one.
101. Brajeshwara: Lord of Vrindavan.
102. Yogi: The supreme mystic.
103. Mohan-mohana: The enchanting enchanter.
104. Vasudeva: Son of Vasudeva.
105. Sarva-saktiman: Possessor of all potencies.
106. Govinda: The giver of pleasure to the senses.
107. Ananda: The embodiment of bliss.
108. Madana-mohana: The attractor of Cupid.
1. Krishna, in Hinduism, is a revered deity who is considered to be the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is known for his various roles and attributes, including being a divine hero, a teacher, a philosopher, and a guide.
The name Krishna
is derived from Sanskrit and can be translated as the dark-complexioned one
or the black one.
Krishna is often depicted with dark blue or black skin, and this physical aspect is one of his most recognizable characteristics.
Krishna's life is extensively described in the ancient Hindu scripture called the Bhagavad Gita and the Mahabharata. He is known for his childhood pastimes, particularly his playful and mischievous nature as depicted in stories of him stealing butter and engaging in pranks.
Krishna is also celebrated for his teachings on duty, righteousness, and devotion. His most famous discourse is the Bhagavad Gita, where he imparts profound wisdom and guidance to the warrior Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
Krishna's teachings emphasize the