who is Krishna? is it krishna God for hinduism? what is the Bhagavad-gita?

Question

I heard hinduism believe in many gods.. the hare krishna is a sect.. in the bhagavad gita.. Krishna speak like if he was God.. so is he God? or something like that? what is Brahma? what is the Atman? what is different between brahma and krishna? thanks for answers

Answer 1

From Christ Christianity, from Buddha Buddhism,
from Mohammed Mohammedianism, etc . . . began.

Likewise there is no person Hindu from Hinduism came.
In fact, there is no single word in the whole of the Vedas, Gita and puranas etc. . . As Srila Prabhupada said that this word has been introduced by the Muslims from provinces next to India, such as Afghanistan, Baluchistan, and Persia. There is a river called Sindhu bordering the north western provinces of India, and since the Muslims there could not pronounce Sindhu properly, they instead called the river Hindu, and the inhabitants of this tract of land they called Hindus.

The Non Sectarian Sanatana Dharma which is universal is misunderstood to be Hinduism by persons not acquainted with the Vedas (books of knowledge). The very word, Sanatana means that which has no beginning or end and therefore, Sanatana Dharma is by definition is eternal religion. It is based on the Vedas, which literally means knowledge. Veda also called as Sruti(that which is heard) is coming down since time immemorial through the chain of disciplic succession from guru to disciple. Vedas or Sruti were handed down through aural reception and the same thing was written down around 5000 years back. Vedas are not just meant only for Indians. It is universal, the very word Veda means knowledge. Therefore, without knowledge whether material or spiritual one remains in darkness. The Vedas are like manual for human beings so that they can mold their lives comfortably and at the end of life return back to the spiritual world.

Krishna (Vishnu or Narayana) is accepted as the Supreme Personality of Godhead by the learned great personalities of Vedic studies, called as acharyas, viz., Sankaracharya, Ramanujacharya, Madhavacharya, Visnuswami, Nimbarka, Sri Chaitanya, Rupa Gosvami, Jiva Gosvami etc....

In the Gita-mahatmya it is stated,
"This Gitopanisad, Bhagavad-gita, the essence of all the Upanisads, is just like a cow, and Lord Krishna, who is famous as a cowherd boy, is milking this cow. Arjuna is just like a calf, and learned scholars and pure devotees are to drink the nectarean milk of Bhagavad-gita."

what is Brahma? what is the Atman? what is different between brahma and krishna? thanks for answers

A similar question like your was asked by Arjuna himself in the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Chapter 8: Attaining the Supreme
verse one;
arjuna uvaca
kim tad brahma kim adhyatmam
kim karma purushottama
adhibhutam ca kim proktam
adhidaivam kim ucyate
TRANSLATION
Arjuna inquired: O my Lord, O Supreme Person, what is Brahman? What is the self? What are fruitive activities? What is this material manifestation? And what are the demigods? Please explain this to me.
PURPORT
In this chapter Lord Krishna answers different questions from Arjuna, beginning with "What is Brahman?" The Lord also explains karma (fruitive activities), devotional service and yoga principles, and devotional service in its pure form. The Srimad-Bhagavatam explains that the Supreme Absolute Truth is known as Brahman, Paramatma and Bhagavan. In addition, the living entity, the individual soul, is also called Brahman. Arjuna also inquires about atma, which refers to body, soul and mind. According to the Vedic dictionary, atma refers to the mind, soul, body and senses also.

Arjuna has addressed the Supreme Lord as Purushottama, Supreme Person, which means that he was putting these questions not simply to a friend but to the Supreme Person, knowing Him to be the supreme authority able to give definitive answers.
http://vedabase.net/bg/8/1/en1

The answer to the question:
verse three
The Supreme Personality of Godhead said: The indestructible, transcendental living entity is called Brahman, and his eternal nature is called adhyatma, the self. Action pertaining to the development of the material bodies of the living entities is called karma, or fruitive activities.
PURPORT
Brahman is indestructible and eternally existing, and its constitution is not changed at any time. But beyond Brahman there is Parabrahman. Brahman refers to the living entity, and Parabrahman refers to the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The constitutional position of the living entity is different from the position he takes in the material world. In material consciousness his nature is to try to be the lord of matter, but in spiritual consciousness, Krishna consciousness, his position is to serve the Supreme. When the living entity is in material consciousness, he has to take on various bodies in the material world. That is called karma, or varied creation by the force of material consciousness.

In Vedic literature the living entity is called jivatma and Brahman, but he is never called Parabrahman. The living entity (jivatma) takes different positions -- sometimes he merges into the dark material nature and identifies himself with matter, and sometimes he identifies himself with the superior, spiritual nature. Therefore he is called the Supreme Lord's marginal energy. According to his identification with material or spiritual nature, he receives a material or spiritual body. In material nature he may take a body from any of the 8,400,000 species of life, but in spiritual nature he has only one body. In material nature he is manifested sometimes as a man, demigod, animal, beast, bird, etc., according to his karma. To attain material heavenly planets and enjoy their facilities, he sometimes performs sacrifices (yajna), but when his merit is exhausted he returns to earth again in the form of a man. This process is called karma.
http://vedabase.net/bg/8/3/en1

Answer 2

Krishna is an "avatar" - that is, an incarnation of God on earth. He is an incarnation of the God Vishnu, who is the Preserver and Supreme Lord. God in Hinduism has many forms and names, but as Hindus, we recognize that all the forms and names are different aspects of the one God, sometimes called Brahman. Brahma (without the n) is the Creator God.

Whenever things get bad on the earth, Vishnu incarnates on the earth to set things straight, basically. Krishna is one of his greatest incarnations, because He is considered to be a full incarnation. He taught the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna, his devotee, on the battlefield.

The Hare Krishna sect is devoted to Lord Krishna, and they call Him the "Supreme Personality of Godhead." It just means I think that to them, God is best exemplified by this name and form.

The Atman is the soul of a person.

Answer 3

a good question The Gayatri Mantra is considered to be the Essence of the Teaching of the Vedas - the Veda Sara. Gayatri is the Mother of the Vedas - Truth is that which is valid at all times past, present and future. That Truth is the Gayatri Mantra. This Mantra has infinite potentiality. It is a vibrant formula. The Gayatri Mantra is the Universal Prayer enshrined in the Vedas, the most ancient Scriptures of Man. "The Gayatri Mantra is the elaboration of the Pranava Sabda or OM. The Gayatri Mantra is a Prayer that can well be spoken with yearning by men and women of all creeds and climes in all centuries. Repetition of this Mantra will develop the IntelligenceThere are many who argue that the Pranava can be repeated only by a few, and that others are not entitled to it. This is wrong. This false conclusion has been arrived at since they do not know the Truth. It springs from a mistaken belief. The Gita does not mention this group or that group. Krishna declares 'whoever' (Gita VIII - 12,13) without any qualifying words limiting it to one class or sex." It has immense powers, powers that are truly amazing, for the Sun is its presiding Deity Swami Vivekananda asks: "Can you show any authority from this Veda of ours that everyone has not the right to it? This Veda is our only authority, and everyone has the right to it." The Gayatri Mantra is a Prayer that can well be spoken with yearning by men and women of all creeds and climes in all centuries. Repetition of this Mantra will develop the Intelligence This mantra may be described as containing the essence of Jana-yoga, Bhakti-yoga and Karma-yoga. Gayatri is both a prayer and a mantra. It is a prayer in which the worshipper prays for the light of Jnana-not for himself alone but for all. It is also a mantra, which embodies the deity Savitri, the mystical Sun, who is the light of all lights, who symbolizes the highest Brahman. Initiation into Gayatri mantra is thus called Bramhopadesam. It is to be devoutly wished that all would look upon it as their sacred birth right and use it as a sadhana for self-realization irrespective caste, creed or religion. The meditation on the mantra may be said to be an endeavor on the part of the individual consciousness to grow into divine consciousness. Thus the Gayatri mantra may be said to contain the quintessence of universal religion. Gayatri is Sarvadevata Swarupini and Sarvamantra Swarupini (embodiment of all Gods and goddesses and all Mantras). It is said, Gayatri Chaandasaam Matha, meaning Gayatri is the mother of the Vedas. Gayatri has three names: Gayatri, Savitri and Saraswathi. Gayantham Trayate ithi Gayatri, it protects the one who recites (follows) it. Gayatri is the master of the senses. Savitri is the master of the life principle. When Gayatri acts as the protector of life forces, she is known as Savitri. Savitri protects those who lead a life of Sathya (truth). This is the inner meaning. Saraswathi is the presiding deity of speech. Man has to earn the grace of Gayatri, Savitri and Saraswathi to sanctify his life. it is this very reason krishna stressed importance of chanting gayatri mantra connected to pratyakshna narayana the sun god

Answer 4

There are many different branches of Hinduism. There are some who believe in the many Gods and Goddesses. There are the ones who do not, but think of them as being symbolic. Krishna, is one of the popular Gods in one group of Hinduism. the Bhagvaad-Gita is a sacred text, like the Vedas or the Upanishads. Its basically a book of enlightment in your life rather than a where you are going after you die. Personally, I am Vedic, and I do not believe in those Gods and Goddesses, but I love what they symbolize.

Answer 5

Krishna is viewed as a God and Bhagavad-gita is the name of thier holy book which i think is written in sanscrit(not sure if thats the right spelling). my knowledge of hinduism: there is one God but He takes different forms, hence the different names.

Answer 6

>Hinduism does NOT beleive in many GOD(s)---"Eka eva Brahmam satyam-Param Naasthi"-There is ONE and only GOD-There is no second God--"Vipra Bahudhaa Vadhanthi"= learned people call Him by different names

Brahmam (not Brahma) is the Universal Soul (something like Spirit in Christianity)

Aatman=Individual Soul

Krishna is NOT Brahman.--It is a FRAUD spread by "Hare Krishna Movement"

Krishna was a "Divine Person"..He was the son of Vasudeva and Devaki in human body.Brahman has no father-no mother-no birth-no death-No material Body--It is Eternal--"Na Bhoothvaa-Na Bhavithaavaa- na Bhuyaha-Saaasvathoyam"

Answer 7

Almighty GOD is ONE, call HIM by any name. But it should be a Beautiful one WITHOUT any Mental picture.

What we say that there is ONE GOD means HE is the same GOD for Muslims, Christians, Jews, Hindus, Athiests, Buddhists and all mankind.

Because GOD is ONE and for all mankind.

Therefore, if you say ALLAH, ELI, ELIAH, BRAHMA, all refer to GOD. We can best understand this from the Hindu Scripture example.

Hindus say GOD is Brahma. Which if translated into English means 'The Creator' and if translated into Arabic means 'Khaliq'

Therefore if you call Almighty GOD as 'The Creator' OR 'Khaliq' OR 'Brahma' it is ONE and the SAME.

BUT...

The trouble arises when the Hindus ascribe features to GOD that are NOT worthy for GOD. For example, they say Brahma is the GOD who has 10 heads, so and so hands, etc...

And this goes against the fundamentals of Islam, Judaism and Christianity (As per the Gospel of Barnabas) and even True Hinduism itself (Vedas are against this)...

Therefore, All religions speak about Monotheism BUT the True essence of Monotheism has now remained in Islam only as...

1. The Church has fabricated the Trinity and mis-lead the Chirstians from the True message of Jesus Christ (Peace Be Upon Him)

2. The Hindus do NOT read the Vedas and practice Idol worship which is against their own scriptures.

Answer 8

Hindus consider Krishna to be a lessor god, a hero warrior who teaches. Vishnu they consider to be the big cheeze.

Answer 9

not gods , animals ... its little better than other religions. less blood bath killing animals... but when mix with muslims populations they kill each other..

one higher cast Hindu donkey is always following me to hit thumbs down :-)

Answer 10

please see the fallowing web
1.www.gitamitra.com
2.www.krishna.com
3.www.godrealized.com
4.www.kamat.com
5.hinduism about.com
6.www.religionfacts.com