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Krishna

A divine figure from Hindu tradition who appears in comparative religious discussions.

minor

Also known as Krishna The

First appearance: Buddha and Krishna

Krishna shows up with force in X: Esoteric Doctrine. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The highest god incarnate who, as Arjuna's charioteer, reveals the esoteric doctrine that no one truly kills or dies, urging Arjuna to battle.
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Krishna first appears in 0037 xxxvi buddha and krishna.

In X: Esoteric Doctrine: The highest god incarnate who, as Arjuna's charioteer, reveals the esoteric doctrine that no one truly kills or dies, urging Arjuna to battle.

Later, in XXIX: Amid the Sweets of the Coral Blossom: Mentioned as a companion of Arjuna in the same heroic past life.

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14 connections

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ARArjunaTMThe MasterTLThe Lord BuddhaBRBrahmaTKThe KauravasKRKrishna

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Hindu Mythological References
  • Protagonist
  • Buddhist Spiritual Figures

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Krishna in Buddha and Krishna