New York – Long Island Temple
New York – Long Island Temple
To understand the significance of the worhip of Sri Krishna, we first have to know who Sri Krishna is and what constitutes His real self. The significance of His worship rests upon His remarkable divine personality. The shastras define the etymological meaning of the word Krishna as follows,
'The word Krishna is composed of the root 'krish' meaning 'bhu', the shelter of all existence, and the word 'na', meaning 'nivriti' or the form of supreme bliss. Combined, they form the word Krishna, which signifies Param Brahma, the Supreme Absolute Truth.'
The word Krishna means 'self-existing bliss.' The Vedanta has desined this as anandam brahm, and:
Taittiriya Upanishas says 'He is that ras (anand or bliss). One who drinks that ras, become full of bliss.'
In another sense, the word Krishna means 'krish' - to attract (karshan) and 'na' - giving bliss. The one who attracts all and give them bliss, and who is blissful Himself, is known as Krishna.
In other words, Krishna means 'all attractive' and 'all-bliss-giving'.
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