Scriptures of Sri Krishna

1. Itihasas and Puranas on Sri Krishna:

• Srimad Bhagavatam (Krishna Avatara): Life of Sri Krishna. Sage Vyasa composed Srimad Bhagavatam in Sanskrit.
- Sri Vallabhacharya composed Sri Subodhini which is a commentary on Srimad Bhagavatam
- Sri Eknath composed Eknathi Bhagavat in Marathi which is a commentary on certain parts of Srimad Bhagavatam

• Padma Purana: Various incidents from the life of Sri Krishna

• Mahabharata: Life of Sri Krishna associated with the Pandavas

• Srimad Bhagavad Gita: Teachings of Sri Krishna delivered to Arjuna before the commencement of the Mahabharata war. Part of Mahabharata.
- Sri Adi Shankaracharya wrote a commentary on Bhagavad Gita
- Sri Ramanujacharya wrote a commentary on Bhagavad Gita
- Sri Madhvacharya wrote a commentary on Bhagavad Gita
- Sri Jnaneshwar wrote a commentary on Bhagavad Gita (Bhavartha Deepika or Dyaneshwari)

• Harivamsa Purana: Life of Sri Krishna

• Brahmavaivarta Purana: Leelas of Radha-Krishna

• Skanda Purana - Purushottama Kshetra Mahatmya (Puri): About Purushottama Kshetra

3. Devotional Songs on Sri Krishna:

• Namdev (1270 - 1350 CE) composed abhangs on Sri Panduranga (Abhang Gatha)

• Surdas (1478 - 1573 CE) composed devotional songs on Sri Krishna (Sur Sagar)

• Purandara Dasa (1484 - 1564 CE) composed Kirtanas glorifying Lord Panduranga.

• Meerabai (1497 - 1557 CE) composed devotional songs on Sri Krishna (Meera Bhajans)

Meditations on Earth, Life and Dharma: >>

Om, May there be Peace in Heaven,
May there be Peace in the Sky,
May there be Peace in the Earth,

(Shanti Mantra of Upanishad)

Preserve Nature and Nature will Preserve Us,
Simplify Life and help Nature Thrive,
Plant Trees and make the Planet Green,
Connect with Earth, Connect with Dharma, Connect with Being.

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