A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.192
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.192
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8. Krishna. ‘The black or dark coloured.’ This is the most popular of all the later deities, and has obtained such pre-eminence, that his votaries look upon him not simply as an incarnation, but as a perfect manifestation of Vishnu. When Krishna is thus exalted to the full godhead, his elder brother, Bala-rāma takes his place as the eighth Avatāra. See Krishna and Bala-rāma.