Krishna Quotes

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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.

106 quotes in this collection

"Delusion arises from anger. The mind is bewildered by delusion."

-- Krishna

"Change is the law of the universe. You can be a millionaire, or a pauper in an instant."

-- Krishna

"Whatever happened, happened for the good. Whatever is happening, is happening for the good. Whatever will happen, will also happen for the good."

-- Krishna

"You are what you believe in. You become that which you believe you can become."

-- Krishna

"As a person sheds worn-out garments and wears new ones, likewise, at the time of death, the soul casts off its worn-out body and enters a new one."

-- Krishna

"Perform your duty with a steady mind, O Arjuna, abandoning attachment to success or failure."

-- Krishna

"Man is made by his belief. As he believes, so he is."

-- Krishna

"A person can rise through the efforts of his own mind; or draw himself down in the same manner."

-- Krishna

"The mind is restless and difficult to restrain, but it is subdued by practice."

-- Krishna

"You have the right to work, but never to the fruit of work."

-- 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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