Keev

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Keev is a regional name of Krishna from the Hindu tradition, literally meaning, "prankster".[1] The name appears in the 108 names of Krishna in Gaudiya Vaishnavism.

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Gaudiya Vaishnavism[edit]

According to Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s commentary on the Gaudiya Vaishnavism, "Keev" has the following meanings:

  • One who is mischievous
  • The prodigious son
  • entity that takes after Krishna, “Krishna-Jeev”

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References[edit]

  1. ^ Evans, Coby (2019-11-01). Mythology: Legends, Gods, and Myths from India. Self Publisher. p. 12. ISBN 978-88-353-2701-1.