Keev

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Keev is a regional name of Krishna from the Hindu tradition, literally meaning, "prankster".{{Cite book |last=Evans |first=Coby |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gI67DwAAQBAJ&dq=keev+name+of+krishna&pg=PT12 |title=Mythology: Legends, Gods, and Myths from India |date=2019-11-01 |publisher=Self Publisher |isbn=978-88-353-2701-1 |pages=12 |language=en}} 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

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  • Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend ({{ISBN|0-500-51088-1}}) by Anna Dhallapiccola

Category:Titles and names of Krishna

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