Names of Krishna
Krishna is referred to by this name for having a complexion as dark as rain clouds.
Syamasundara
What musical instrument is Krishna fond of playing?
The flute
He married the beautiful Sita. Laksman was his brother. Hanuman was his dear-most servant. What is the name of this incarnation?
Rama – the prince of Ayodhya
Krishna is very mischievous. Can you tell us a pastime where Krishna displayed some mischief?
Examples : Damodar Lila, entering the gopis houses and breaking pots of yogurt, stealing the gopis clothes
What was the reason behind Krishna killing the demon witch Putana?
Putana tried to kill Krishna by feeding him poisoned milk
What does Krishna’s name mean?
The All Attractive
Krishna is known as the protector of goats. True or False?
False. Krishna is known as the protector of cows
This incarnation had a 5 year old devotee called Prahlad. The wife of this incarnation is Laxmi. What is the name of this incarnation?
Nrsimhadev – the half man half lion
Krishna is very kind to his devotees. Can you tell us a pastime where Krishna was very kind to his devotees?
examples : he didnt kill Kaliya and let him go. Kind to Sudama. Kind to the fruit seller. Kind to Vidura - accepted his invitation for Prasad instead of Duryodhan's.
Aghasura took the form of which animal?
A snake
This name is given to Krishna as He is the protector of cows.
Gopal
As a child, Krishna enjoyed stealing and eating what home-made treat?
Butter
A slow-moving reptile, enclosed in a scaly or leathery domed shell into which it can put in its head and thick legs. What is the name of this incarnation?
Kurma – the tortoise
Krishna is the protector of his devotees. Can you tell us a pastime where Krishna protected his devotees?
Govardhan Lila, Forest fire, Protected Draupadi, protected Arjuna and the Pandavas.
What did the demon Trinavarta do to Krishna when He was a new-born baby?
Trinavarta abducted baby Krishna and took him high up into the sky, planning to drop him from the sky.
One of Krishna’s names is Muralidhara. Why is this name given to Him?
Krishna is famous for playing the flute. Murali refers to flute.
Krishna and His friends, the cowherd boys, enjoy spending time together. What activities do they enjoy performing together?
Wrestling, eating together/sharing food, imitating the animal of the forest etc.
Once a King named Satyavrata accidentally caught a tiny fish in the palm of his hand. The fish had grown so big that it had to be put in the ocean. What is the name of this fish incarnation?
Matsya – the fish
Krishna performed many impossible feats. Can you tell us a pastime where Krishna performed such feats?
Govardhan Lila, forest fire, showing the whole universe in His mouth to mother Yasoda, killing of any demons
Why did Lord Balarama kill the demon Dhenukasura?
Lord Balarama killed Dhenukasura because he was terrorising the area of Talavana.
Krishna means all attractive. True or False?
True
Why does Krishna wear a peacock feather on the left side of his head?
The peacocks taught Krishna how to dance. So to honour His teachers, the Lord wears a peacock feather in his head.
When the earth fell into the ocean at the bottom of the universe, this incarnation caught the earth on its tusks. Which incarnation is this?
Varaha – the boar
Krishna is very grateful. Can you tell us a pastime where Krishna was very grateful to His devotees?
Sudama - gave him everything in exchange for 3 morsels of chipped rice.
Fruit seller - gave her so many jewels in exchange of some fruits
How did Pralambasura plan to kill Lord Balarama?
Pralambasura planned to carry Lord Balarama into the forest away from His friends and kill Him.