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'''Krishna''' is a divine being, an incarnation of the Godhead, an [[avatar]], and he is one of the most celebrated Indian heroes of all time. He has captured the imagination and devotion of Hindus everywhere in his many forms—whether as a frolicking, mischievous child, as the lover of shepherdesses, or as the friend and wise counsellor of the mighty warrior Arjuna. | '''Krishna''' is a divine being, an incarnation of the Godhead, an [[avatar]], and he is one of the most celebrated Indian heroes of all time. He has captured the imagination and devotion of Hindus everywhere in his many forms—whether as a frolicking, mischievous child, as the lover of shepherdesses, or as the friend and wise counsellor of the mighty warrior Arjuna. | ||
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== Bhagavad Gíta == | |||
Krishna is known as the eighth incarnation of [[Vishnu]], the Second Person of the Hindu Triad. His story is told in the [[Bhagavad Gita]], the most popular religious work of India, composed between the fifth and second centuries <small>B</small>.<small>C</small>. and part of the great Indian epic, the Mahabharata. | Krishna is known as the eighth incarnation of [[Vishnu]], the Second Person of the Hindu Triad. His story is told in the [[Bhagavad Gita]], the most popular religious work of India, composed between the fifth and second centuries <small>B</small>.<small>C</small>. and part of the great Indian epic, the Mahabharata. | ||