Keev
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.
Scriptural references
Gaudiya Vaishnavism
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”
See also
References
- ^ Evans, Coby (2019-11-01). Mythology: Legends, Gods, and Myths from India. Self Publisher. p. 12. ISBN 978-88-353-2701-1.
- Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend (ISBN 0-500-51088-1) by Anna Dhallapiccola