God

Krishna

Divine Guide and Lord of Love

Lord Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu, is beloved as the divine child, flute player, friend, teacher, and guide of the Bhagavad Gita.

Symbols

Flute Peacock feather Cow Lotus

Festivals

Janmashtami Holi

Aarti & Shloka

Krishna Aarti Shloka

Vasudeva Sutam Devam, Kamsa Chanura Mardanam.

Devaki Paramanandam, Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum.

We bow to Krishna, son of Vasudeva and joy of Devaki, the divine teacher who destroys adharma and guides the world.

Krishna Shlokas

Sacred Verses on an Open Scripture Book

Read these prayers for devotion, dharma, surrender, and remembrance of Krishna.

Krishna Pranam

Vasudeva sutam devam, Kamsa Chanura mardanam.

Devaki paramanandam, Krishnam vande jagadgurum.

I bow to Krishna, son of Vasudeva, joy of Devaki, destroyer of adharma, and teacher of the world.

Bhagavad Gita 4.7

Yada yada hi dharmasya glanir bhavati Bharata.

Abhyutthanam adharmasya tadatmanam srijamy aham.

Whenever dharma declines and adharma rises, Krishna manifests to restore righteousness.

Bhagavad Gita 4.8

Paritranaya sadhunam vinashaya cha dushkritam.

Dharma-samsthapanarthaya sambhavami yuge yuge.

Krishna appears age after age to protect the good, remove evil, and reestablish dharma.

Bhagavad Gita 7.7

Mattah parataram nanyat kinchid asti Dhananjaya.

Mayi sarvam idam protam sutre mani-gana iva.

Krishna teaches that all existence rests in him, like pearls strung on a thread.

Bhagavad Gita 9.22

Ananyash chintayanto mam ye janah paryupasate.

Tesham nityabhiyuktanam yoga-kshemam vahamy aham.

For those who remember Krishna with single-minded devotion, he carries what they lack and preserves what they have.

Bhagavad Gita 9.26

Patram pushpam phalam toyam yo me bhaktya prayacchati.

Tad aham bhakty-upahritam ashnami prayatatmanah.

Krishna accepts even a leaf, flower, fruit, or water when offered with sincere devotion.

Bhagavad Gita 9.34

Man-mana bhava mad-bhakto mad-yaji mam namaskuru.

Mam evaisyasi yuktvaivam atmanam mat-parayanah.

Fix the mind on Krishna, become his devotee, worship him, and offer respect with love.

Bhagavad Gita 10.8

Aham sarvasya prabhavo mattah sarvam pravartate.

Iti matva bhajante mam budha bhava-samanvitah.

The wise understand Krishna as the source of all and worship him with deep devotion.

Bhagavad Gita 10.10

Tesham satata-yuktanam bhajatam priti-purvakam.

Dadami buddhi-yogam tam yena mam upayanti te.

Krishna gives spiritual understanding to devotees who worship him with love.

Bhagavad Gita 12.13

Adveshta sarva-bhutanam maitrah karuna eva cha.

Nirmamo nirahankarah sama-duhkha-sukhah kshami.

A dear devotee is free from hatred, friendly, compassionate, humble, steady in joy and sorrow, and forgiving.

Bhagavad Gita 15.15

Sarvasya chaham hridi sannivishto.

Mattah smritir jnanam apohanam cha.

Krishna is seated in the heart of all beings and is the source of memory, knowledge, and spiritual discernment.

Bhagavad Gita 18.66

Sarva-dharman parityajya mam ekam sharanam vraja.

Aham tvam sarva-papebhyo mokshayishyami ma shuchah.

Krishna asks the devotee to surrender fully to him, promising liberation and freedom from fear.

Deeper devotional details

Understanding Krishna

Devotional Meaning

Krishna is honored as divine guide and lord of love. Krishna teaches devotion, wisdom, joy, and the path of dharma. Devotees remember this sacred form to cultivate faith, humility, discipline, and a deeper connection with the Divine.

How Devotees Worship

Worship often includes prayer, mantra chanting, offerings of flowers or lamps, quiet meditation, and remembrance of Krishna's divine qualities. The symbols associated with this form, including Flute, Peacock feather, Cow, Lotus, help devotees focus the mind during puja and reflection.

Spiritual Lessons

Krishna teaches devotees to live with dharma, devotion, self-control, compassion, and service. The festivals connected with this form, such as Janmashtami, Holi, bring families and communities together for worship, learning, music, food, and seva.