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Krishna
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I assume you mean most Hindus, not most people? I don't. But I think in a poll of all Hindus, my guess it would be between 80 to 90%, and I respect their right to believe. I think there may have been some personage with some divinity, but in the way its described in the Mahabharata or Gita, I don't think so. I think He's a beutiful representation of divinity.
From my sect of Hinduism, we don't believe in avatars at all. Saints, yes.
^ What he said. :yes:
I do believe he was a historical figure. The Kurukshetra War may have been historical, and Krishna was a central figure in the war, though the dates are way off wrt Hindu beliefs. However, I think archaeologists are finding that historical dates are way too short.
Breathe
Hostis humani generis
What sect are you, Vinayaka ji?
monistic Saiva Siddhanta, but also very into Hindu Solidarity
Breathe
Hostis humani generis
I don't know enough about Saiva Siddhanta. I'll have to ask you some questions sometime, if you don't mind.
I don't know enough about Saiva Siddhanta. I'll have to ask you some questions sometime, if you don't mind.
Asking me won't help much. I'm no scholar.
Gaura Priya
IRL
Yes, I believe Krishna existed, and that He also represents the Personage of God on Earth. He is considered by some Vaishnavas as the original form of God Himself (avatari), and other Vaishnavas, as the most complete incarnation of God (purnavatara).
He is the Absolute Beauty, the Beautiful Absolute.
His play is the play of the entire universe, and the flute of God vibrates the very music of existence to dance to His tune of beauty.
He is the Absolute Beauty, the Beautiful Absolute.
His play is the play of the entire universe, and the flute of God vibrates the very music of existence to dance to His tune of beauty.
dyanaprajna2011
Dharmapala
He probably did exist at some point, and his life story as passed down to us is probably a mix of history and legend/mythology. The Buddha claimed that Rama was one of his former incarnations, so I see no reason to deny that Krishna existed. Of course, I also believe Jesus of Nazareth existed in some fashion, just probably not as the Bible tells it. But I think the myths of Jesus are based around an actual person, and I feel the same about Krishna.
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Satyamavejayanti
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dyanaprajna2011
Dharmapala
From where does buddha says this. May you elaborate?
In the Jataka tales, which are part of the Pali Canon. Dasharatha Jataka, Jataka Atthakatha 461. It's sort of the Buddhist take on the Ramayana.
If it's 'probably' is it still belief?
nameless
The Creator
yes, i believe krishna existed, but i think lots of colorful stories has been added to his life later.
personally, i dont see any difference between saints and avatars. For eg: Buddha (saint and avatar
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Breathe
Hostis humani generis
I think so.
