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After Rama, Vishnu sent the seed of Krishna to earth when the world was suffering from horrific disasters created by more demonic kings. The actions of these kings represent the negative qualities that prevent enlightenment. Krishna, whose body is blue, was born at night inside a prison. His name in Sanskrit means dark, and he represents the emergence of truth and spiritual enlightenment in the limiting realm of darkness. Krishna, the next stage toward self-realization, is the realization of Truth, and represents the state of bliss. |
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As a young boy, Krishna was energetica dynamic representation of the power of Vishnu. Repeatedly, he teased young gopis (milkmaids)symbols of desire and distractionand charmed them with the music of his flute, which represents the ecstasy that comes with self-realization. Krishna is often depicted with one foot gently crossed over the other ankle in a pose of contentment. Ultimately, his behavior reveals the joy that comes with the realization of the Truth. |
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