Welcome to the group! In this group we believe that Krishna was both a historical person and the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Krishna's divinity is a matter of personal faith, but Archaeology has proven that the Mahabharata and the Kurukshetra war actually happened, and Krishna played a major role. It has also been proven that the existence of the "Krishna religion" is from a very early period BC. Quote: "There is now a general consensus of opinion in favor of the historicity of Krishna." - R. C. Majumdar in "The History and Culture of the Indian People". Another famous quote: "The findings in Dwaraka and archaeological evidence found are compatible with the Mahabharata tradition and removes the lingering doubt about the historicity of the Mahabharata. We would say that Krishna definitely existed.” - Dr. S. R. Rao
This Group, Historical Proof of Krishna, provides proof that Krishna was an actual historical person who existed in ancient India. By cross-correlating historical facts, we can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Krishna was worshiped in a strongly monotheistic way as Supreme Being or God in parts of India by at least 600 BC, and probably much earlier than that. The Krishna religion is actually a monotheistic tradition within the Vedic or Hindu culture. We hope that you will find this group interesting, informational, and helpful. Hopefully you will come to know that there is something special about Krishna.
This group has photos and articles about 25 solid Archaeological findings which provide proof concerning Krishna. These 25 Archaeological proofs have existed BC or early 1st Century AD - before the Christian Era, which proves that the Krishna religion predates Christianity, and didn't copy from it as some historians have wrongly suggested. See map of some the locations of the BC Archaeological findings at this link: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214907295869388&set=gm.940273539517306&type=3&theater&ifg=1
1. Discovery of Underwater Dwarka in Gujarat, India, the now famous underwater city of Lord Krishna, at least 1500 BC – 1600 BC. Underwater Dwarka is the most important proof of Krishna. References: https://www.facebook.com/groups/612033495674647/permalink/612778135600183/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/612033495674647/permalink/617475645130432/
2. Dwarkadhish Krishna Temple, Dwarka, India; the oldest part of the Temple dates back to at least 200 BC. Reference:
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3. Heliodorus’s Column made by a Greek Devotee of Krishna, with Brahmi inscriptions that Vasudeva (Krishna) is the 'God of Gods', 2nd Century BC. Reference:
4. The coins of Agathocles, Indo-Greek king, with images of Krishna, Balarama, and Subhadra, Afghanistan, Bactria, 2nd Century BC. References:
5. King Vrishni (Raja Vrishni) Silver drachma, 1st Century BC, which identifies the Vrishni clan of the Audumbaras, found in Hoshiarpur, Punjab. Also a 2nd Vrishni Silver drachma from the early 1st Century AD. This proves there was in fact a Vrishni Clan, which was Krishna's Clan.
6. The Mauryan Balarama Punch-marked Balarama Coin, 3rd Century BC.
7. Maues Coin With Balarama in the center, 1st Century BC.
8. Balarama and Dhenuka, the donkey demon, 200 BC, ancient Ujjain Copper Coin.
9. Ancient statues of Sankarshana (Balarama) at Mathura, 2nd Century BC. Reference: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10211679957987958&set=gm.694932344051428&type=3&theater
10. The Mora Well inscription: Brahmi inscriptions about the 5 Vrishni Heroes which include Krishna and Balarama, 1st Century BC to early 1st Century AD. Reference: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210503293292076&set=gm.613976242147039&type=3&theater
11. Inscription of Sodasa in Mathura: Brahmi inscriptions about the Great Temple of Bhagavan Vâsudeva (Krishna), 1st Century BC to early 1st Century AD. Reference: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210891215309884&set=gm.642718315939498&type=3&theater
12. Krishna, Balarama, and Ekanamsa triad sculptures, 1st Century BC to early 1st Century AD, Mathura, India. Reference:
13. Sculpture of Vasudeva carrying the infant Krishna across the Yamuna River, early 1st Century AD, from Mathura, India. References:
14. The Ghosundi inscription: Brahmi inscriptions about Bhagavan Sankarshana and Vasudeva, 2nd Century BC. Reference: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210739146548260&set=pcb.631754550369208&type=3&theater
15. The Hathibada inscription: Brahmi inscriptions about Bhagavan Sankarshan and Vâsudeva, 2nd Century BC. Reference: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210844550783300&set=gm.639583816252948&type=3&theater
16. The cave of Queen Nagnika in Deccan: Brahmi inscriptions about Sankarshana and Vâsudeva,1st Century BC. Reference: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210805953978404&set=pcb.636298523248144&type=3&theater
17. Krishna Caturvyuha statue (expansions of Lord Krishna), exhibit number 56.394, located at the State Museum, Lucknow, 1st - 2nd Century BC. Reference: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210903769263725&set=pcb.643628092515187&type=3&theater
18. The Vishnu statue from the 2nd Century BC, Malhar, India, is one of the earliest Vaishnava statues that has been discovered. Some scholars think that this is also statue of Vasudeva or Krishna. Reference: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10211516897551549&set=gm.147363875803195&type=3&theater
19. Krishna killing the Keshi demon, 1st Century BC to early 1st Century AD, Taxila, Pakistan. References: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10213849638588617&set=gm.846866722191322&type=3&theater&ifg=1
20. Krishna, Balarama, and Ekanamsa triad sculptures, 1st Century BC to early 1st Century AD, Gaya, India. References:
21. Balarama sculptures, 1st Century AD, Mathura, India.
References: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214946016637383&set=gm.946071888937471&type=3&theater&ifg=1
22. Indo-Scythian Balarama coin, 58 BC - 35 BC, King Azes I. Balarama is holding club and plough, Taxila, Pakistan. Reference:
23. The King Porus Medallion Greek Silver Coins, 322 BC. These Greek coins are hard proof that the ancient Greeks invaded north India, and fought King Porus (aka: Raja Purushottama). The ancient Greeks documented their contact with ancient India, and wrote about India's religions. Historians like Megasthenes mention Krishna, his tribe, and ancient cities connected to him. The Heliodorus’s Column made by a Greek Devotee of Krishna, and coins of Agathocles, an Indo-Greek king, with images of Krishna and Balarama, are excellent 2nd Century BC proof of Krishna. Because of the ancient Greek invasion of India, very important evidence about the ancient worship of Lord Krishna has been preserved.
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24. The flooding of Hastinapura by the Ganga River and the transfer of the Kuru capital to Kaushambi around 800 BC is recorded in the Mahabharata, the Matsya Purana and the Vayu Purana. This was confirmed by the eminent archaeologist Dr/Prof. B. B. Lal during archaeological digs in Hastinapura in 1951-52; Dr. Lal dated the flood to approx. 800 BC. A decendent of Arjuna and Subhadra, and King Parikshit, King Kichakshu moved the Kuru capital to Kaushambi.
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25. The discovery of Indraprastha (also known as Purana Qila.) It was the capital of the kingdom led by the Pandavas in the Mahabharata. The first excavation in 1954 was mounted under the supervision of renowned archaeologist B.B. Lal, and was dated to approx. 1000 BC.
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This group has photos and articles about 10 solid Literary Proofs (from non-Vedic, non-scripture sources) concerning Krishna. These literary proofs have existed BC or BCE:
1. Ashtadhyayi of Panini: mentions Krishna, and 'Vāsudevaka' means a devotee of Vasudeva or Krishna, writings date back to 5 - 6 Century BC. He also mentions Vasudev Krishna and Arjun together as Vasudevarjunabhyam vun in Sutra 4.3.98. Reference: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210520564483845&set=gm.615174835360513&type=3&theate
2. The Nirukti of Yaska: mentions Krishna’s Syamantaka Jewel, King Akrura, and other events related to Krishna, writings date back to 6 Century BC ( approx. 600 BC ). Reference:
3. Indica of Megasthenes (Greek): documents Alexander the Great’s invasion of India in 326 BC, mentions Mathura, Yamuna River, worship of Krishna-Heracles, written approx. 300 BC. Reference: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210520206474895&set=gm.615160778695252&type=3&theater
4. Quintus Curtius, Roman Historian: mentions King Porus soldier’s carried an image of Krishna-Heracles before them in battle with Alexander the Great. Quintus Curtius was born in the 1st Century BC and lived into the 1st Century AD. Reference: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210536908132426&set=pcb.616116205266376&type=3&theater
6. Grammar of Patanjali: mentions Krishna, Balarama, Kamsa, Vrishnis, Kurus and a Krishna Temple, etc. writing from approx. 150 BC. Reference:
7. Buddhist Scriptures Ghata Jataka and Maha Ummagga Jataka refers to Krishna as Vâsudeva and many other names and stories associated with Krishna, 4th Century BC. Reference: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210620841270702&set=gm.622255377985792&type=3&theater
8. Jain Scriptures mentions Krishna is a cousin of the 22nd Tirthankar, mentions Balarama, stories about Krishna, approx. 1st Century BC or earlier. Reference: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210551009364948&set=pcb.616752441869419&type=3&theater
9. Chanakya's "Arthashastra" mentions a story about Krishna's birth, King Kamsa, devotees of Krishna with tuft of hair on the back of their head (sikha), and that Krishna was worshiped as the Supreme Deity in a strongly monotheistic format, writings date back to 4th century BC. Reference: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210519664221339&set=gm.615140828697247&type=3&theater
10. The Geography of Strabo. Strabo was a Greek Historian who mentions that when Alexander the Great invaded India, the Hindu philosophers who lived in the plains worshiped Hercules (Krishna). Written approx. 1st Century BC. Reference: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210949994979339&set=gm.646252932252703&type=3&theater
The Antiquity of Vedic scriptures is also a source of literary proof that Krishna existed in the BC period. I will list some of the early Vedic scriptures that mention Krishna, and are accepted by scholars are being very ancient texts.
1. The Chandogya Upanishad, 900 BC, is one of the oldest Upanishads according to scholars. It mentions Krishna son of Devaki, Krishna's Guru, and some of Krishna's teachings. The Name “Shyam” is also mentioned. Reference:
2. The Shatapatha Brahmana and Aitareya Aranyaka, 6th to 8th Century BC, both mention Krishna. Reference: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214540381976770&set=gm.902752473269413&type=3&fref=gs&dti=612033495674647&hc_location=group
3. The Rig Veda, thousands of years BC and one of the oldest Vedic texts, has several interesting prophecies about the coming of Krishna. Reference:
4. Mahanarayana Upanishad, 500 BC, states that Narayana, Vāsudeva (Krishna) and Vishnu are one and the same. Reference: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10216040477558222&set=gm.1071271399750852&type=3&theater&ifg=1
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