Setting of my Birth

       My birth happened in very special circumstances.  The prison that I was born in was filled with dazzling light.  Even though it was a long time ago, I can still vividly remember it because of how powerful it was.  The gods themselves conspired to help me.  They created a dark stormy night with thunder, lightning, and the wonderful smell of the wet earth. 
       The powerful river Yamuna had swollen and was boiling in rage.  I was calm and cheerful, completely unaffected by the turmoil in the world around me.  Slowly, my island of calm spread to the world and all was peaceful once again.

Cultural References

Even now, people are talking about me.  Since I was so naughty when I was little, they made a cartoon about me.  It is pretty accurate.  I always used to love to steal milk and butter from the milk maids.  It is so delicious.  I was also hunted by my uncles assassins, but even then they could not hurt me.          Unfortunately someone has tied me to things that really should not have anything to do with me.  The book Neither Cargo Nor Cult: Ritual Politics and the Colonial Imagination in Fiji by Martha Kaplan says " In the early 1980s Mr. Samalia created a stir by taking out newspaper advertisements claiming that Hitler, Krishna, and Navosavakadua are all avatars of god and will found a new kingdom in Fiji. "  This does not make much sense to me.  Why should I make a kingdom in Fiji and how am I like Hitler?
        People are also starting to make pop-art photos of me.  This specific on seems to be one of my most famous photos made into a new form. 
   
      

      

Attributes 2

       I am the king of the city of Dwarka and I find myself responsible for the wellbeing of everyone.  I defend the weak from demons and the powerful.  Friendship is very important to me.  I try to bring peace through negotiation.  I am a guide and a philosopher who uses divine knowledge to guid people from the darkness to light.  My divine teachings are written in the Bhagavad Gita.
       One of my symbols is the cow.  It stands for simplicity and innocence.  I also greatly value my peacock feather.  My instrument is the flute, and with it I can brighten the day of everyone around me.  I was born in the prison of my cruel uncle, but by a miracle I was transported to the city of Gokul in Mathura. 
       The whole town of Gokul is under my charm, although my best childhood friend is Sudama.  My uncle King Kans has tried to assassinate me many times since I was born.  He sends demons of all sorts to attack me, but I have always stopped them. 
       I was called upon by Yudishtar to help with the battle called the Mahabharatha which lasted for 18 days.  The battle was between the cousins Kauravas and the Pandavas.  I used my tact and divine knowledge to help guide the Pandavas to victory.

Attributes part 1

       My name is Krishna.  I am also known by the names Vishvam, Putatma, Ishvar, Dhata, Rishikesh, and many hundreds of other names.  All of my names give me many praises, even though I am often naughty.

       I always have my flute and I love to play it.  When I play the flute, the most wonderful noises come out and everyone and everything around gets enchanted.  One time, after listening to my flute, the king of the peacocks was so happy that he gave me one of his feathers for me to wear in my crown.   

       My mother is Devaki and my Father is Vasudeva, but I grew up under the care of Yashoda and Nanda.  My brother is Balarama and my sister is Subhadra.  My principle wives are Rukmini and Satyabhama, although I rescued 16,100 other women held captive by the demon Narakasura and married them to give them shelter and a respectful place in the society.  Each of my wives gave birth to ten sons, but unfortunately they all died fighting against each other after a curse was given to me.

       People find me charming, mischievous, and tactful, but I am just a simple cow herder.  I have killed many demons and stopped many storms to protect people using my tact and strength.   Although I am quite strong, I can be hurt through the sole of my left foot.  I also enjoy butter quite a bit.  I also try to help people that are weak even if it is at a cost to myself.