Mini Brass Krishna (Love)
1 7/8"
 
Krishna is a prominent deity in Hinduism and one of the most popular and revered figures in Indian mythology. He is considered to be the eighth avatar of the god Vishnu and is often depicted as a blue-skinned, flute-playing cowherd who charms everyone with his divine music and personality. Krishna's life is described in great detail in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, and his teachings and actions form the basis of the philosophical text, the Bhagavad Gita.
 
According to Hindu mythology, Krishna was born to Devaki and Vasudeva in Mathura, a city in northern India. His birth was prophesied to bring about the end of a tyrannical king named Kansa, who was Devaki's brother. In order to protect Krishna from Kansa, Vasudeva secretly carried him across the Yamuna river to the home of his foster parents in the village of Vrindavan. Krishna grew up there as a cowherd and spent his days playing with his friends and charming the local milkmaids with his flute.
 
Krishna's life is full of many legends and stories, and he is revered as a symbol of love, compassion, and wisdom. His teachings in the Bhagavad Gita emphasize the importance of performing one's duty without attachment to the results and the need for selfless action. Krishna's divine grace and blessings are believed to help his devotees overcome the trials and tribulations of life and attain spiritual liberation.