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Krishna

traditionally 3228 Ashtami (Bhadrapada, BCE) – Around 3102 BCE

Krishna is a central figure in Hinduism and is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu. He is known for his teachings in the Bhagavad Gita, where he explains concepts like Dharma, Karma, and devotion. Krishna played a key role in the Mahabharata as a guide to Arjuna. His life stories from Vrindavan symbolize love, joy, and divine wisdom.

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"He who has no ego, who is free from the sense of 'me' and 'mine', attains peace."

-- Krishna

"He who has no ego, who is free from the sense of 'me' and 'mine', attains peace."

-- Krishna

"I am the self seated in the heart of all creatures."

-- Krishna

"I am the self seated in the heart of all creatures."

-- Krishna

"In this path no effort is ever lost and no obstacle prevails."

-- Krishna

"In this path no effort is ever lost and no obstacle prevails."

-- Krishna

"One who sees Me everywhere and sees everything in Me, I am never lost to him."

-- Krishna

"One who sees Me everywhere and sees everything in Me, I am never lost to him."

-- Krishna

"That which is night for all beings is the time of awakening for the self-controlled."

-- Krishna

"That which is night for all beings is the time of awakening for the self-controlled."

-- Krishna

"Thinking of Me, you will overcome all obstacles by My grace."

-- Krishna

"Thinking of Me, you will overcome all obstacles by My grace."

-- Krishna

"I am Time, the destroyer of worlds."

-- Krishna

"I am Time, the destroyer of worlds."

-- Krishna

"By devotion he knows Me in truth."

-- Krishna

"By devotion he knows Me in truth."

-- Krishna

"Austerity of speech consists in speaking words that are truthful, pleasing, and beneficial."

-- Krishna

"Austerity of speech consists in speaking words that are truthful, pleasing, and beneficial."

-- Krishna

"He who sees the Supreme Lord as the same in all beings truly sees."

-- Krishna

"He who sees the Supreme Lord as the same in all beings truly sees."

-- Krishna

"The faith of each is in accordance with his nature."

-- Krishna

"The faith of each is in accordance with his nature."

-- Krishna

"Where there is Krishna and where there is Arjuna, there will certainly be victory."

-- Krishna

"Where there is Krishna and where there is Arjuna, there will certainly be victory."

-- Krishna

"Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me."

-- Krishna

"Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me."

-- Krishna

"The Supreme Lord is situated in everyone's heart."

-- Krishna

"The Supreme Lord is situated in everyone's heart."

-- Krishna

"When the light of wisdom shines through all the gates of the body, goodness is increasing."

-- Krishna

"When the light of wisdom shines through all the gates of the body, goodness is increasing."

-- Krishna

"Humility, unpretentiousness, non-injury, and forgiveness... this is declared to be knowledge."

-- Krishna

"Humility, unpretentiousness, non-injury, and forgiveness... this is declared to be knowledge."

-- Krishna

"The light of all lights, He is said to be beyond darkness."

-- Krishna

"The light of all lights, He is said to be beyond darkness."

-- Krishna

"Be a mere instrument, O Arjuna."

-- Krishna

"Be a mere instrument, O Arjuna."

-- Krishna

"I am the beginning, the middle, and the end of all beings."

-- Krishna

"I am the beginning, the middle, and the end of all beings."

-- Krishna

"Out of thousands of men, one perhaps strives for perfection."

-- Krishna

"Out of thousands of men, one perhaps strives for perfection."

-- Krishna

"I am the taste in the waters, the light in the moon and the sun."

-- Krishna

"I am the taste in the waters, the light in the moon and the sun."

-- Krishna

"Earth, water, fire, air, ether, mind, intellect, and ego — these are the eightfold division of My nature."

-- Krishna

"Earth, water, fire, air, ether, mind, intellect, and ego — these are the eightfold division of My nature."

-- Krishna

"He who is happy within, who rejoices within, and who is illuminated within, that yogi becomes Brahman."

-- Krishna

"He who is happy within, who rejoices within, and who is illuminated within, that yogi becomes Brahman."

-- Krishna

"The yoga of action is superior to the renunciation of action."

-- Krishna

"The yoga of action is superior to the renunciation of action."

-- Krishna

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Krishna is a central figure in Hinduism and is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu. He is known for his teachings in the Bhagavad Gita, where he explains concepts like Dharma, Karma, and devotion. Krishna played a key role…

One of Krishna's most widely shared quotes is: "Yoga is skill in action.".

On wisdom, Krishna said: "Delusion arises from anger. The mind is bewildered by delusion.".

On action, Krishna said: "Perform your duty with a steady mind, O Arjuna, abandoning attachment to success or failure.".

Krishna's quotes endure because they turn ideas about Wisdom, Action, Success, Discipline into clear, memorable language that is easy to relate to and share.

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