Synonyms for

Krishna

Verb / ˈkrɪʃnʌ / / ˈkri:ʃnʌ / Another word for krishna — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Krishna is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshiped as the eighth avatar of the god Vishnu and also as the supreme god in his own right.

Synonyms & similar words

krishna Govinda Gopala Hari Narayana Madhava Gopal Keshava Murari Damodara Vasudeva Janardana Mukunda Sauri Vishnu Narayana Hariharan Jagannath Shyam

Common collocations

  • Lord Krishna
  • Krishna consciousness
  • Krishna devotees
  • Krishna mantra
  • Krishna Lila
  • Krishna avatar

Word family

noun Krishna

Usage note

Krishna is a proper noun, referring to a major deity in Hinduism. It is not typically used in a general sense and therefore has no direct antonyms or common synonyms in the way a regular English word would.

Example sentences

  1. Krishna is a beloved deity in Hinduism.
  2. I went to the temple to pray to Krishna.
  3. Krishna is depicted as a blue-skinned man with a crown of peacock feathers.
  4. The story of Krishna and Radha is a popular tale in Hindu mythology.
  5. Krishna is often depicted playing the flute.

Quotes

  • "The mind is everything. What you think you become." - Krishna
  • "The soul can never be cut to pieces by any weapon, nor burned by fire, nor moistened by water, nor withered by the wind." - Krishna
  • "Be steadfast in yoga, O Arjuna. Perform your duty and abandon all attachment to success or failure. Such evenness of mind is called yoga." - Krishna

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