Shri Krishna, Shrikrishna, Śrīkṛṣṇa: 9 definitions
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Shri Krishna means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
The Sanskrit term Śrīkṛṣṇa can be transliterated into English as Srikrsna or Shrikrishna, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Śrīkṛṣṇa (श्रीकृष्ण).—See under Kṛṣṇa.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Śrīkṛṣṇa (श्रीकृष्ण) is grandson of Mahābala and father of Lakṣmaṇadeśikendra (or Lakṣmaṇadeśika, Lakṣmaṇācārya) according to the 11th-century Śaradātilaka verse 25.85-86.—“(85) His son was Śrīkṛṣṇa, a teacher of teachers [and a man] of elevated power, by bathing in the nectar of compassion of whose feet those who are [so] blessed enjoy supreme prosperity. (86) Of that lord, who possessed an ācārya’s wealth of knowledge, Lakṣmaṇadeśikendra [was] the son, who obtained great fame in all [branches of] knowledge (vidyā) and all [performing] arts (kalā)”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Śrīkṛṣṇa (श्रीकृष्ण) is another name for Kṛṣṇa, as discussed in the fourth chapter [fourth book] of the Jñānāmṛtasārasaṃhita: a Pāñcarātra text representing a sectarian glorification of Kṛṣṇa and Rādha (i.e., the cult of Radha-Krishna) dated among the latest of the Saṃhitā-type works.—Description of the chapter [śrīkṛṣṇa-stotra]: Here Śiva tells Pārvatī of the the trailokyamaṅgala-kavaca, given by Sanatkumāra to Nārada long ago (1-2). The glorification of Kṛṣṇa [=Śrīkṛṣṇa] follows (3-19). The benefits of repeating this are given (20).
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
Mantrashastra (the science of Mantras)
Śrīkṛṣṇa (श्रीकृष्ण) refers to one of the topics discussed in the Ṛśyaśṛṅgasaṃhitā, an ancient Sanskrit text dealing with Mantraśāstra (instruction manuals for understanding and reciting mantras) which, being a Vaiṣṇava-oriented scripture, specifically deals with elaborate mantras of Viṣṇu and his incarnations, manifestations and consorts.—The term Śrīkṛṣṇa-mahāvidyā is mentioned in Chapter 56 (ṣaṭpaṃcāśe'dhyāye) of the Ṛśyaśṛṅga-Saṃhitā. The complete entry reads: śrīkṛṣṇamahāvidyāyāḥ śrīkṛṣṇamahāvidyāyantroddhārasya kāmyakarmasiddhyupāyānāñca kathanama.
Mantrashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, mantraśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science of mantras—chants, incantations, spells, magical hymns, etc. Mantra Sastra literature includes many ancient books dealing with the methods reciting mantras, identifying and purifying its defects and the science behind uttering or chanting syllables.
General definition (in Hinduism)
Shri Krishna (श्री कृष्ण): See Krishna.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Śrīkṛṣṇa (श्रीकृष्ण) or Śrīkṛṣṇakathā refers to one of the 157 stories embedded in the Kathāmahodadhi by Somacandra (narrating stories from Jain literature, based on the Karpūraprakara), which is included in the collection of manuscripts at the ‘Vincenzo Joppi’ library, collected by Luigi Pio Tessitori during his visit to Rajasthan between 1914 and 1919.—The Kathāmahodadhi represents a repository of 157 stories [e.g., Śrīkṛṣṇa-kathā] written in prose Sanskrit, although each of them is preceded by a verse. Together, they stage a large number of Jain characters (including early teachers). [...]
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
1) Śrīkṛṣṇa (श्रीकृष्ण) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—Kārtavīryacarita. NW. 442. Nandīcarita. NW. 442. Pañcapādikāvivaraṇaṭīkā, vedānta. Np. Iii, 122. Pañcasvarāṭīkā jy. NW. 568. Np. I, 164. Bṛhatpārāśarīṭīkā jy. NW. 582. Prajāpaticarita. NW. 478. Lagnoddyota jy. NW. 574. Līlāvatīṭīkā mathem. NW. 518. Np. Ii, 74. Ix, 52.
Śrīkṛṣṇa has the following synonyms: Kṛṣṇa.
2) Śrīkṛṣṇa (श्रीकृष्ण):—Īśvaravilāsakāvya
3) Śrīkṛṣṇa (श्रीकृष्ण):—Ṣaṭkarmadīpikā [tantric]
4) Śrīkṛṣṇa (श्रीकृष्ण):—Setubandhaṭīkā.
5) Śrīkṛṣṇa (श्रीकृष्ण):—Jyotiḥsāra.
6) Śrīkṛṣṇa (श्रीकृष्ण):—Yogāvalī jy.
Śrīkṛṣṇa (श्रीकृष्ण):—[=śrī-kṛṣṇa] [from śrī] m. ‘the divine Kṛṣṇa’, Name of various authors (also with bhaṭṭa and vaidika), [Catalogue(s)]
Śrīkṛṣṇa (श्रीकृष्ण):—m. Nomen proprium verschiedener Männer: vipra [DĀYABH. 1, 5. 365, 7.] tarkālaṃkārabhaṭṭācārya [9. 10.] tīrtha [HALL 139.] sarasvatī [134.] nyāyavāgīśabhaṭṭācārya 25. vidyāvāgīśa [Notices of Skt. Mss. 126.] mahāmahopādhyāyasārvabhauma [Kāvya-Saṅgraha 409.] rāya [KṢITĪŚ. 18, 17. 21, 20. 22, 19.] śrīkṛṣṇālaṃkāra m. Titel eines Commentars [HALL 153.]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shri, Krishna.
Starts with: Shri Krishna Deva Raya.
Full-text (+586): Shrikrishnakavaca, Shrikrishnatirtha, Shrikrishnaraya, Shrikrishnavipra, Shrikrishnasarasvati, Svayambhagavashrikrishna, Bhatta shrikrishna, Shrikrishna tarkalamkara, Shrikrishna vaidika, Shrikrishna vidyalamkara, Bhakti, Arjuna, Vaishnava, Harinama, Pancajanya, Nama, Madhura, Krishna, Tulasi, Harivamsha.
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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 2.24.13 < [Chapter 24 - The Story of Asuri Muni in the Rāsa-dance Pastime]
Verse 5.19.17 < [Chapter 19 - The Festival on Śrī Kṛṣṇa Return]
Verse 5.2.3 < [Chapter 2 - The Killing of Keśī]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.4.163 < [Chapter 4 - Vaikuṇṭha (the spiritual world)]
Verse 1.5.71 < [Chapter 5 - Priya (the beloved devotees)]
Verse 2.4.197-198 < [Chapter 4 - Vaikuṇṭha (the spiritual world)]
Krishna Sandarbha of Jiva Goswami (by Kusakratha Prabhu)
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 2.5 < [Chapter 2 - The Natures of Words (śabda)]
Text 10.155 < [Chapter 10 - Ornaments of Meaning]
Text 4.13 < [Chapter 4 - First-rate Poetry]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
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