Divine Beings
Krishna
कृष्ण
The Divine Guide
Who was Krishna?
Krishna (कृष्ण): The Divine Guide, one of the divine beings in the Mahabharata. Eighth avatar of Vishnu, king of Dwaraka, and the supreme orchestrator of dharma.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | कृष्ण |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | The Divine Guide |
| Faction | Divine Beings |
| Key traits | Divine, Strategic, Compassionate, All-knowing |
| Notable relationships | Divine Friend & Guide: Arjuna, Sakha (Divine Friend): Draupadi, Revered Opponent: Bhishma |
| Featured in | 58 stories |
About Krishna
Eighth avatar of Vishnu, king of Dwaraka, and the supreme orchestrator of dharma. As Arjuna's charioteer, he delivered the immortal wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita.
In Their Words
Whenever dharma declines, I manifest myself.
Krishna
Traits
- Divine
- Strategic
- Compassionate
- All-knowing
Story Appearances
- The Infinite SariDivine protector from afar
- The Song of GodTeacher of eternal wisdom
- Eighteen Days of DestructionCharioteer & Strategist
Character Arc
- The PromiseVows to protect Draupadi's honor
- The TeachingReveals the path of dharma
- The VisionShows the Vishwarupa
Key Relationships
Places in Krishna's Story
Drawn from the stories Krishna appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Divine Beings.