Meaning of the Name “Krishna”.

Etymology of the Name “Krishna”: The word “krish” represents the fascinating aspect of the Lord's existence, and “na” means spiritual pleasure. When the verb “krish” is added to the affix “na”, we get Krishna, which indicates the Absolute Truth.

If we analyze the semantic origin of the word “Krishna”, we discover that “na” means to put an end to the cycle of birth and death, and that “krish” means “existence” Krishna is the entirety of existence. “Krish” also means “attraction” and “na”, “bliss”.

The name “Krishna” means “Infinitely Fascinating” and can only be applied to God, the Supreme and Sovereign Person.

In truth, God does not have a name, but we give Him names related to his qualities. If a man is very beautiful, we say “attractive”, if he is very intelligent, we call him “wise”. So a name is given according to the quality of the person. God being infinitely fascinating, the Name of Krishna can only be applied to Him. Krishna means “Infinitely Fascinating”, which includes everything because He is Unlimited and Absolute.

The sublime opulence of Lord Krishna.

Krishna, God, the Supreme Person reveals Himself his sublime opulence. The knowledge of the Absolute.

I am the Supreme Soul of all living entities and therefore, I am naturally their beloved and their Absolute Master, their Supreme Lord. As creator, maintainer and annihilator of all entities, I am no different from them.

I am the ultimate goal of all who seek progress and I am the time among those who exercise control. I am the balance of the modes of influence of the material nature and I am the natural virtue among the stakes.

Among the things possessing qualities, I am the main manifestation of nature and among the great ones, I am the total material creation. Among the subtle things, I am the spiritual soul and things difficult to overcome, I am the spirit.

Among the Vedas (the original scriptures), I am the Original Teacher, the Lord Brahmā, and of all the mantras, I am the three letter Oṁkāra. Among the letters, I am the first letter, “A”, and among the sacred letters I am the mantra Gāyatrī.

Among the celestial beings, I am Indra and among the Vasus (the eight chief celestial beings), I am Agni, the celestial being of fire. I am Viṣṇu among the sons of Aditi and