Om Krishnaya Namah! As the devotee chants, the Lord, adorned in yellow garments, a peacock feather gracing His dark curls, and a forever benevolent smile illuminating His lips looks lovingly at the frail human calling out to Him. Such is the relationship between Lord Krishna and his devotees, a bond of pure, unadulterated love.
Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, descended to Earth to break the cycle of Adharma (evil) and reestablish the rule of Dharma (righteousness). Through His 108 names, the Avatar’s adventures and antics on Earth and the miracles He performed are well-established and highly popular. The number 108 is sacred: 1 represents the Supreme, 0 symbolises completeness and emptiness, while 8 signifies the eternal and infinite. Let’s learn the virtues of the adorable Lord Krishna through His 108 holy names.
Krishna Naam Ka Matlab – The Significance of Krishna’s 108 Names
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Krishna |
The Dark-Complexioned Lord |
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Kamalanatha |
The Consort of Goddess Lakshmi |
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Vasudeva |
Lord Of Vasudev |
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Sanatan |
The Eternal One |
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Vasudevatmaja |
Son of Vasudev |
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Punya |
The Supremely Pure |
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Lila-Manush-Vigraha |
The God in Human Form to Perform Miracles |
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Shrivatsa Kausthubadharya |
The One Adorning the Shri Vatsa and Kaustubha Gems |
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Yashoda Vatsala |
The Loving Child of Yashoda |
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Hari |
The Lord of Nature |
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Chaturbujat Chakrasigada |
The Four-Armed One, Carrying Weapons, Discus, Club |
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Shakhambuja Ayudhaya |
The One Who Holds the Conch-Shell, Lotus Flower, and Various Weapons |
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Devakinandana |
Son of Mother Devaki |
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Shrisay |
Abode of Shri Lakshmi |
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Nandagopa Priyatmaja |
The Loving Child of Nandagopa |
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Yamunavega Samhar |
The One Who Controlled the Speed of River Yamuna |
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Balabhadra Priyanuja |
The Beloved Younger Brother of Balram |
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Putanajivitahara |
The One Who Took the Life of Demoness Putana |
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Shakatasura Bhanjana |
The Destroyer of the Demon Shakatasur |
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Nandavraja Jananandin |
The One Who Brought Joy to Nanda and the People of Braj |
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Sachidanand Vigraha |
The Embodiment of Existence, Awareness, and Bliss |
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Navanit Viliptanga |
The Lord Whose Body is Smeared With Butter |
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Navanita-Natana |
The One Who Dances for Butter |
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Muchukunda Prasadaka |
The Lord Who Graced Muchukunda |
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Shodashastri Sahasresha |
The Lord Who Rescued 16,000 Women Through Marriage |
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Tribhangi |
The One Who Has a Threefold Bending Form |
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Madhurakrut |
The Charming One |
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Shukavagamritabdindave |
The One Whom Shukradeva Called an Ocean of Nectar |
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Govinda |
The One Who Pleases The Cows, the Land, and Entire Nature |
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Yoginampati |
The Lord of the Yogis |
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Vatsavaata Charaya |
The One Who Takes Calves Out for Grazing |
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Ananta |
The Infinite Lord |
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Dhenukasura-Bhanjanaya |
The Lord Who Killed The Donkey-Shaped Demon Dhenukasura |
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Trni-Krta-Trnavarta |
The Lord Who Killed Trnavarta, the Whirlwind Demon |
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Yamalarjuna Bhanjana |
The Lord Who Broke Twin Arjuna Trees Named Yamalarjuna |
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Uttalottalabhetre |
The Lord Who Broke All the Big, Tala Trees (Killing Dhenuka) |
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Tamala-Shyamala-Kruta |
Lord Who is Dusky Like a Tamala Tree |
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Gopa Gopishwara |
Lord of the Gopas and Gopis |
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Yogi |
The Supreme Master |
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Koti-Surya-Samaprabha |
One Who is as Lustrous as a Million Suns |
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Ilapati |
The One Who is The Master of Knowledge |
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Parasmai Jyotish |
One With a Supreme Light |
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Yadavendra |
Lord of the Yadav Clan |
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Yadudvahaya |
Leader of Yadus |
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Vanamaline |
The One Wearing a Sylvan Garland |
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Pita Vasase |
The One Wearing Yellow Robes |
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Parijatapa Harakaya |
The One Who Removes Parijath Flower |
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Govardhanchalo Dhartreya |
The Lifter of Govardhan Hill |
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Gopala |
The Protector of Cows |
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Sarva Palakaya |
The Protector of All Beings |
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Ajaya |
The Conqueror of Life and Death |
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Niranjana |
The Unblemished Lord |
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Kamajanaka |
The One Generating Worldly Desires in Mind |
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Kanjalochana |
The One With Beautiful Eyes |
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Madhughne |
The Slayer of Demon Madhu |
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Mathuranatha |
The Lord of Mathura |
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Dvarakanayaka |
The Hero of Dvaraka |
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Bali |
The Lord of Strength |
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Vrindavananta Sancharine |
The One Who Loiters About the Outskirts of Vrindavana |
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Tulasidama Bhushanaya |
The One Who Wears a Tulasi Garland |
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Syamantaka-Maner-Hartre |
The One Who Appropriated the Sysmantaka Jewel |
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Narnarayanatmakaya |
The Selfsame Nara-Narayana |
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Kubja Krishnambaradharaya |
The One Who Applied Ointment by Kubja The Hunchbacked |
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Mayine |
The Magician, Lord of Maya |
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Paramapurusha |
The Supreme Ancestor |
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Mushtikasura Chanura Mallayuddha Visharadaya |
The One Who Expertly Fought the Wrestlers Mushtika and Chanura |
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Samsara-Vairi |
The Enemy of Material Existence |
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Kamsarir |
The Enemy of King Kamsa |
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Murara |
The Enemy of Demon Mura |
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Narakantakah |
The Destroyer of Demon Naraka |
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Anadi Brahmacharika |
The Beginning of the Less Absolute |
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Krishnavyasana-Karshakah |
The Remover of Draupadi's Distress |
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Shishupala-Shirashchetta |
The Remover of Shishupal's Head |
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Duryodhana-Kulantakrit |
The Destroyer of Duryodhana's Dynasty |
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Vidurakrura-Varada |
The One Who Blessed Vidura and Akrura |
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Vishvarupa-Pradarshakah |
The Revealer of Vishwasrupa (Universal Form) |
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Satyavache |
The Speaker of Truth |
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Satya Sankalpah |
The Lord of True Resolve |
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Satyabhamarata |
The Lover of Satyabhama |
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Jayi |
The Ever Victorious Lord |
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Subhadra Purvajah |
The Brother of Subhadra |
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Vishnu |
Lord Vishnu |
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Bhishma Mukti Pradayaka |
The One Who Bestowed Salvation to Bhishma |
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Jagadguru |
The Preceptor of the Universe |
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Jagannatha |
The Lord of the Universe |
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Venu-Nada-Visharada |
One Expert in Playing the Flute |
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Vrishabhasura Vidhvamsi |
The Destroyer of Demon Vrishbasura |
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Banasura Karantakrit |
The Lord Who Vanquished Banasura's Arms |
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Yudhishthira Pratishthatre |
One Who Established Yudhisthira as King |
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Barhi Barhavatamsaka |
One Who Adorns Peacock Feathers |
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Parthasarthi |
Chariot Driver of Arjuna |
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Avyakta |
The Unmanifested |
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Gitamrita Mahodadhi |
An Ocean Containing Nectar of Bhagwad Gita |
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Kaliyaphani-Manikya-Ranjita-Sri-Padambuja |
The Lord Whose Lotus Feet Adorn Gems From Hood of Kaliya Serpent |
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Damodara |
The One Tied Up With a Rope at the Waist |
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Yajnabhokta |
The One Who Consumes Sacrificial Offerings |
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Danavendra Vinashaka |
The Destroyer of Lord of Asuras |
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Narayana |
The One Who is Lord Vishnu |
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Parabrahma |
The Supreme Brahman |
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Pannagashana Vahana |
Whose Carrier (Garuda) Devours Snakes |
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Jalakrida Samasakta Gopivastra Pararaka |
The Lord Who Hid Gopis’ Clothes While They Were Playing in River Yamuna |
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Punya-Shloka |
The Lord Whose Praise Bestows Merit |
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Tirthakara |
The Creator of Holy Places |
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Vedvedya |
The Source of Vedas |
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Dayanidhi |
The One Who is the Reservoir of Compassion |
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Sarvabhutatmaka |
The Soul of Elements |
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Sarvagraharupi |
The All-Formed One |
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Paratpara |
The One Who is Greater Than the Greatest |
Attaining Inner Peace Through Krishna’s 108 Naam
Hindus believe that reciting Lord Krishna’s name every day can grant salvation, or freedom from the vicious cycle of birth, death, and re-birth. By calling out to the Supreme God of the Universe by disciplining yourself to be worthy of receiving His love and affection, you can channel prosperity, peace, and happiness into your life. You take one step towards the Lord, and He will take ten to bring you under His blissful fold. Connect with Lord Krishna whenever your mind becomes turbulent and your thoughts are not under your firm control. Remember His teachings and meditate on His 108 divine names. Krishna is the well-wisher of all beings. Take His haloed name and peace will prevail.
