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Who is supreme than Vishnu?
| Trimurti | |
|---|---|
| Supreme Beings of Universe and Existence The Gods of Creation, Preservation and Destruction | |
| Lord Shiva (left), Lord Vishnu (middle) and Lord Brahma (right) | |
| Affiliation | Brahma (creator) Vishnu (preserver) Shiva (destroyer) |
| Abode | Satyaloka (abode of Brahma) Vaikuntha (abode of Vishnu) Kailash( abode of Shiva) |
Is Vishnu the Supreme?
In Vaishnavism tradition, Vishnu is the supreme being who creates, protects and transforms the universe. In the Shaktism tradition, the Goddess, or Devi, is described as one of the supreme, yet Vishnu is revered along with Shiva and Brahma. Dashavatara are the ten primary avatars (incarnations) of Vishnu.
What is the difference between Krishna and Vishnu?
They further know that Vishnu is generally seen as God while Krishna is considered His incarnation. Most dictionaries refer to Them in that way, with Vishnu taking the prior position. Consequently, the tradition that considers Krishna and Vishnu supreme is usually referred to as Vaishnavism, as opposed to the less common Krishnaism.
Is Lord Krishna a full avatar of Vishnu?
Krishna is considered a full avatar of Vishnu, or one with Vishnu himself. Gitagovinda of Jayadeva considers Krishna to be the supreme lord while the ten incarnations are his forms. Who is more powerful than Vishnu?
Who is Lord Krishna and why is he so popular?
Lord Krishna is the 9th avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is one of the most beloved deities across the length and breadth of India worshipped with many names. For the people who are the followers of Bhakti Cult of Vaishnavism (those who pray to Lord Vishnu) consider Lord Krishna to be the Supreme deity in the Hindu religion.
Narayana according to the followers of Vaishnavism is the ultimate truth and reality, the beginning of the world and also its end. Hence, Lord Krishna is none other than Narayana for his Bhaktas (devotees). The reason why Lord Krishna is revered a lot more as the Supreme deity is the role of Bhakti cult.