JANMASTHAMI

    LORD SREE KRISHNA

Sri Krishna is considered to be one of the most endeared human incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Born more than 5000 years ago in Mathura city, the revered God of Hindu religion and his teachings hold immense relevance till date.Janmashtami is the joyful celebration of Lord Krishna's birth. Major celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami takes place at midnight as Krishna is said to have made his divine appearance in that hour. Fasting, bhajans, pujas and many other rituals mark Janmashtami celebrations in India.

Teachings of Lord Krishna

Lord Krishna, is the one of the most loved Gods of the Hindu religion. His teachings on various aspects of human life to Arjuna during the epic battle of Mahabharata are world famous. His teachings were written in form of a book by famously known as Bhagwad Gita. Bhagwad Gita literally means divine songs of Lord. Teachings of the lord, are relevant even in the present age. They are being promoted by a number of spiritual gurus. Few of his important teachings are as follows:

• Four Kinds Of actions: According to Lord Krishna there are four kind of Actions or karma that a human can perform they are, Kamya Karma- Actions performed for selfish gains, Nishiddha Karma- Actions that are forbidden bu holy texts and scriptures, Nitya Karma- Actions that must be performed daily and finally Naimittika Karma-Actions that must be performed on certain special occasions. Lord Krishna clearly forbade his devotees to perform the first two kinds of Karmas as they lead to rebirth and laid stress on the performance of the latter two as they help in getting Moksha or Nirvana, in other words, salvation.
  
• Liberation and Bondage: Lord Krishna emphasised on being free from all kinds of negative and positive emotions like, joy, sorrow, grief, happiness, jealousy, as they are all illusions or maya. These emotions are ephemeral. All the beings are bonded due to lack of knowledge but they get free and achieve liberation once they realize that the world is nothing but illusion. All the souls taking birth on the Earth must surrender to Lord, be free form attachments to living and non living objects. One should not be conditioned by body or the worldly things around.
  
• Glory Of Satsanga: Lord Krishna described, 'satsanga' as the fastest means to be closer to him and please him. Satsanga literally means being in the company of Sadhus or the knowledgeable one, as it helps in reducing and finally putting an end to attachment of all kinds.
  
• Withdrawal from Sense-Objects: Lord Krishna preached withdrawal from all the sensory- objects as a means to avoid delusion. All the objects of desire ultimately lead to misery. One must control his senses and not run after the pursuit of desires. As soon as one of the desire is fulfilled, another desire takes its place thus creating a vicious circle. One shoul give up ahmkara or Ego and identify only with God.
  
• Importance of Meditation: Lord Krishna emphasises on the benefits of meditation. It is a means of introspection, looking inside oneself, being close to God and removing oneself from the materialistic world. One should sit in a comfortable position, placing both the hands on the lap and fixing th eyes on the tip of the nose, followed by deep breathing. The mind should be free from all thoughts and chanting only the universal sound of 'Om'.
  
• Path to Life Long Happiness: Lord Krishna describes, Karma(action) Jnana(Knowledge) and Bhakti (Devotion) as the three fold way to attain Lord and please him. This is sure shot way to achieve happiness and Moksha. Being knowledgeable will help perform the right Karma and not worry about the fruit of the action. Devotion to God heps introspect and remove from the worldly desires. The three paths lead to removal of illusion or maya.

Sri Krishna's Lifetime Chart

Given here is a chronological list of Lord Krishna's lifetime achievements. Relevant aspects of Lord Krishna's life from birth to renunciation have been presented in a tabular form.

Age of Lord Krishna Description Birth In the month of Sravana, around July 19th 3227 BC in a prison cell in Mathura city to Vasudev and Devki. 0 to 3 years Lived in the neighboring town of Gokul with Nand and Yashoda, performed bal leela, including killing of demoness Putana, Trinivatra etc. 3 to 7 years Started living in Vrindavan, Killing of Demons Bakasura, Aghasura and Dhanuka. 7-10 years Lifting of Govardhan hill, played rasleelas with Gopis, Invited for a wrestling match by Kansa which results in his killing. 10 – 28 years Lived in Mathura and protected it from many Demons. Took the lessons in all the sixty four arts from Muni Sandeepani and perfected all the arts. 29 – 125 years Established kingdom in the city of Dwarka with Brother Balram. Married Rukmini and 16000 other princesses. Helped Pandavas win the battle of Mahabharata, explains teachings to Arjuna later written down by Rishi Vyas as Bhagwad Gita. 125th Year Fall of Yaduvanshi dynasty due to fraternal killing. Disappearance of Lord Krishna on 18th February 3102 BC.

Different Names of Sri Krishna

Lord Krishna, one of the most revered Gods of Hindu religion is known by many names. It is believed that Acharya Garga, the family priest of Yadavs named the Lord. He was named Lord Sri Krishna because of his dark complexion.

Names According to Special Characteristics and Feats

During days of childhood, Sri Krishna was known as Bal Gopal meaning young Krishna. He is known as Madhav meaning the Husband of Goddess of fortune, Sri Lakshmi. Bhagwan Krishna is also known as Giridhari-The lifter of Govardhan hill. Also known as Banvari - the one living in the groves of Vrindavan.

Popular Names of Lord Krishna with their Meanings

NAME MEANING Krishna One in the transport of joy Jagannath Lord of the whole World Parampurush The supreme one Dwarkadhish King of Dwarka City Vasudev Son of Vasudev Devki Nandan Mother Devki's son Govinda Lord Of Cows Gopal Protector of Cows Parthasarthi Chariot driver of Arjuna Muralidhar One with a flute Mathura Naresh King of Birth city Mathura Damodar One tied with a grinding Stone Niranjan One who is honorable Sanatan The eternal one Anant The infinite Ajay All victorious God Murari Enemy of demon Mura KamalNath Kamla (Goddess Lakshmi's) Husband Punya Meritorious Lila-Manush-Vigraha Assuming human form to perform pastimes Shrivastav Kausthuba-Dharya Wearing Shri Vatsa and Kausthubha Gem Yashoda-Vatsalya Mother Yashoda's darling child Hari Shri Hari Chaturbuja-Chakra-gada-Shankhadhyay Four armed one carrying weapons of Disc, Club and Conch Shrisay Abode of Shri (Lakshmi) Nandgopa Priyatmaj Nanda Gopa's darling child Yamuna Vega Samhar Destroyer of speed of River yamuna Balbhadra Pariyanuj Balram's younger brother Putana Jivit haraya Destroyer of demoness Putana Shakatsura Bhanjanaya Destroyer of demon Shakatasur Nandvraja jana nandin One bringing joy to Nand and people of Braj Sachidanand Vigraha Embodiment of existence, Awareness and bliss Navanit Viliptanga Lord whose body is smeared with butter Ananghaya The sinless one Navanit navaharaya Inventor of new form of food- Butter Muchukunda Prasadkaya Lord who blessed king Muchukund Shodasha sthri sahasreshaya Lord of 16,000 wives Tribhanji lalitakritaye Lord who poses bent in 3 places Sukavag Amritabhdhindave Ocean of nectar according to Sukadev Yogi Pataye Lord of yogis Avyaktaya One who is difficult to comprehend Punya-Shlokaya Lord whose praise bestows meritorious Tirthapadaya One whose feet are holy Vedvedayaya Souce of Vedas Yagnabhoktre One who consumes sacrificial offerings Paratpataya One who is highest of the highest Gopa Gopishvaraya Lord of gopas and gopis Yogine Greatest Yogi Koti surya samaprabha One who is as lustrous as a million suns Ilapataye Lord of Earth Vanamaline One wearing a sylven garland Parasmai jyotish One with a supreme light Yadavendraye Lord of Yadavs Yadudvataya Leader of Yadus Pita vasase One wearing yellow robes Parijatapa Harakaya One who removes Parijath Flower Govardhanchalo Dhartreya Lifter of Govardhan Hill Sarva palakaya Protector of all beings Niranjan The untainted one Kama janakaye One generating desires in worldly mind Kancha lochanaya One with beautiful eyes Madhughne Killer of demon Madhu Mathuranath King of birth city Mathura Brindavane sancarine One roaming in Brindavan city Dwarkanayak Lord of Dwarka Baline All powerful Lord Syamantake maner hartre One who stole Syamantaka Gem Nara Narayanatmakaya One who has twin form of nar and Narayan Kubja Krishtambharadharya One who applied ointment by Kubja the hunchbacked woman Mayine Lord of maya Mushtikasura Chanura mallayudha-visharadaya One who is an expert wrestler, killed two demons Mushtikasura and Chanura Sansara vaitine One who is enemy of sansara Kamsaraye Enemy of king Kansa Narakantakaya Destroyer of demon Naraka Anadi Brahmacharine Beginning less absolute Krishna Vyasana Karshakaya Remover of Draupadi's distress Shishupala Shirascratte Remover of Shishupal's head Duryodhana Kulantakaya Destroyer of Duryodhana's dynasty Vidurakrura Varadaya Giver of boon to Vidur and Akrur Vishwarupa Pradarshakaya Revealer of Vishwasrup (Universal form) Satyavacha Speaker of truth Satya sankalp Lord of true resolve Satyabhama Rataya Lover of Satyabhama Jayine The ever victorious Lord Subhadra purvajaya Brother of Subhadra Vishnava To Lord Vishnu Bhishma mukti Pradayakaya One who bestowed salvation to Bhishma Jagadguruve venunada visharad One expert in playing of flute music Vrishabhasura vidhvamsine Destoyer of demon Vrishbasura Yudhishthira pratishthatre One who established Yudhisthira as a king Sarvagraha Rupine To all-formed one Dayanidhaye One who is treasure of compassion Sarvabhutat makaya Soul of elements Jalakrida samashaka gopi vastra pararakaya Lord who hid gopi's clothes while they were playing in river Yamuna Parabrahmane A supreme brahman Barhi Barhavatamsakaye One who adorns peacock feathers Pannagashana vahanaya Having serpent Adishesha as his seat Danavendra Vinashak Destroyer of Lord of Asuras Gitamrita Mahodadhaye An ocean containing nectar of Bhagwad Gita Kaliyaphani Manikya ranjita shri Padambhujaya Lord whose lotus feet adorn gems from hood of Kaliya serpent

TODAY 1st SEPTEMBER IS THE OCASSION OF 

JANMASTHAMI-> THE BIRTH-DAY OF LORD KRISHNA