Shri Krishna: The Supreme Godhead and His Eternal Teachings

।। श्रीराधाकृष्णचरणकमलेभ्यो नम: ।। Shri Krishna: The Supreme Divine Personality Shri Krishna, the Supreme Godhead, is one of the most revered and beloved figures in Hinduism. He is considered the eighth incarnation (avatar) of Lord Vishnu and the ultimate manifestation of divinity, love, wisdom, and dharma (righteousness). His life and teachings, as recorded in sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita , Srimad Bhagavatam , and Mahabharata , continue to inspire millions worldwide. Birth and Childhood Leelas Shri Krishna was born over 5,000 years ago in the Yadu dynasty, in Mathura, to Devaki and Vasudeva. His birth was miraculous, as he appeared in the prison of King Kansa, who had imprisoned his parents out of fear of a prophecy stating that their eighth child would be his destroyer. By divine intervention, Vasudeva carried the infant Krishna across the Yamuna River to Gokul, where he was raised by Nanda Maharaj and Yashoda Mata. From a young age, Krishna exhibited divine powers and e...