Why was Krishna called Murari?

Question

Why was Krishna called Murari?

Answer 1

Lord Krishna's another name is MURARE (Not Murari) meaning Destroyer of demon Mura.



MURA was a great demon who had seven thousand sons. He was an ally of the demon Naraka, who ruled over Pragjyotisha, and assisted him in the defence of that city against Krishna. He placed in the environs of that city "nooses the edges of which were sharp as razors," but Krishna cut them to pieces with is discus, slew Muru, "and burnt his seven thousand sons like moths with the flame of the edge of his discus." Since Lord Krishna destroyed Demon Mura he is called Marare-

Answer 2

Murari Meaning

Answer 3

Murari or Muraree is correct Whose thick hair is tied in a chudâ, Whose hair is adorned with peacock-feathers, Whose eyes are full of mischief, Whose fine lips are rosy like the ripened ‘bimba’, Whose smile is soft and sweet, Whose sportive dalliance is as magnanimous as the Mount Mandâr, my eyes are searching for That enchanting Murâri. 46. S rila Kavirâj Goswâmi says, once again Sri Râdhâ has fainted. The sakhis are trying to console Her by saying – ‘Oyi Râdhe! Get up! Get up! Look there, Sri Krishna has arrived.’ Srimati sat up, opened Her eyes and looked around, but She could not see Sri Krishna anywhere. Then She spoke to Her sakhis in delirium. Sri Lilâshuk is echoing Her feelings in this verse. Sri Râdhâ told Her sakhis. “O sakhis! My eyes are searching everywhere for the supremely beautiful Murâri Who has such an enchanting appearance.” Sri Bhagavân is called ‘Murâri’ because He killed a demon by the name ‘Moor’. But this explanation is not according to the sweet mood. Hence Srila Kavirâj Goswâmipâd has presented a beautiful explanation for the name ‘Murâri’. He says, ‘Mura’ means ‘ugly’ and ‘ari’ means ‘opposite’, so Murâri means ‘One Who is not ugly’ or ‘Supremely Beautiful’! Srimati said sakhis! Please enable me to behold Murâri immediately. How is that Murâri? ‘bahula-chikura-bharam’ – Whose soft and thick hair is tied into a chudâ and it is decorated with peacock-feathers – an object of temptation for the Gopis. “Who tied His hair high into a chudâ and adorned it with peacock-feathers? It is a good temptation for the fair sex! Who brought the rainbow down from the sky to adorn the fresh cloud[1]? Who put well-knit Mallikâ and Mâlati garlands around the chudâ? It looks like the River Gangâ flowing around the peak of the Nilgiri Mountain.” – (Mahâjan-poem) Kavirâj Goswâmi explains – ‘chapala-chapala-netram’ means ‘chapalan-meenâdapi-chapale netre yasmin’. Meaning – “His eyes are more restless than fishes”. ‘Chapal’ also means ‘fish’. “chapale parede meene iti vishwaat.” Meaning – “Vishwakosh dictionary states that ‘chapal’ means mercury, fish etc.” ‘charu-bimba-adhara-oshtham’ and ‘madhur-mridula-*****’ means ‘His beautiful face is resplendent with soft and sweet smile playing on His rosy lips.’ Everything is sweet – everything is unique –thus captivating the Gopis. Poet Gyâna dâs has described Sri Krishna’s extremely lovely beauty – “His hair is adorned with peacock feathers, fresh Mâlati and Mallikâ flowers, and swarms of honey-bees. How many different varieties of blossoms and buds neatly adorn His hair! Sweetheart, He is the beautiful Shyâm Kishor. The soft gaze in His rose-tipped eyes soothed my heart.

Answer 4

Mura=Name of the demon Mura

Ari=Enemy

Murari=Enemy of demon Mura



Murari is mentioned in many places, a few of the places where MURARI is used is mentioned below.



By Shri Vallabhacharyaji "Yamunastakam" (verse 1)

Namami Yamunamahum,

sakalesiddhihetum muda,

MURARI pada pankaja . . .



By Bhaktivinoda Thakura, "Mama Mana Mandire" verse 1

"In the Temple of My Heart"

mama mana mandire raha nisi-din

krishna murari sri krishna murari



108 names of Krishna from the site

http://www.krishnajanmashtami.com/different-names-krishna.html

Krishna One in the transport of joy

Jagannath Lord of the whole World

Parampurush The supreme one

Dwarkadhish King of Dwarka City

Vasudev Son of Vasudev

Devki Nandan Mother Devki's son

Govinda Lord Of Cows

Gopal Protector of Cows

Parthasarthi Chariot driver of Arjuna

Muralidhar One with a flute

Mathura Naresh King of Birth city Mathura

Damodar One tied with a grinding Stone

Niranjan One who is honorable

Sanatan The eternal one

Anant The infinite

Ajay All victorious God

Murari Enemy of demon Mura

KamalNath Kamla (Goddess Lakshmi's) Husband

Punya Meritorious

Lila-Manush-Vigraha Assuming human form to perform pastimes

Shrivastav Kausthuba-Dharya Wearing Shri Vatsa and Kausthubha Gem

Yashoda-Vatsalya Mother Yashoda's darling child

Hari Shri Hari

Chaturbuja-Chakra-gada-Shankhadhyay Four armed one carrying weapons of Disc, Club and Conch

Shrisay Abode of Shri (Lakshmi)

Nandgopa Priyatmaj Nanda Gopa's darling child

Yamuna Vega Samhar Destroyer of speed of River yamuna

Balbhadra Pariyanuj Balram's younger brother

Putana Jivit haraya Destroyer of demoness Putana

Shakatsura Bhanjanaya Destroyer of demon Shakatasur

Nandvraja jana nandin One bringing joy to Nand and people of Braj

Sachidanand Vigraha Embodiment of existence, Awareness and bliss

Navanit Viliptanga Lord whose body is smeared with butter

Ananghaya The sinless one

Navanit navaharaya Inventor of new form of food- Butter

Muchukunda Prasadkaya Lord who blessed king Muchukund

Shodasha sthri sahasreshaya Lord of 16,000 wives

Tribhanji lalitakritaye Lord who poses bent in 3 places

Sukavag Amritabhdhindave Ocean of nectar according to Sukadev

Yogi Pataye Lord of yogis

Avyaktaya One who is difficult to comprehend

Punya-Shlokaya Lord whose praise bestows meritorious

Tirthapadaya One whose feet are holy

Vedvedayaya Souce of Vedas

Yagnabhoktre One who consumes sacrificial offerings

Paratpataya One who is highest of the highest

Gopa Gopishvaraya Lord of gopas and gopis

Yogine Greatest Yogi

Koti surya samaprabha One who is as lustrous as a million suns

Ilapataye Lord of Earth

Vanamaline One wearing a sylven garland

Parasmai jyotish One with a supreme light

Yadavendraye Lord of Yadavs

Yadudvataya Leader of Yadus

Pita vasase One wearing yellow robes

Parijatapa Harakaya One who removes Parijath Flower

Govardhanchalo Dhartreya Lifter of Govardhan Hill

Sarva palakaya Protector of all beings

Niranjan The untainted one

Kama janakaye One generating desires in worldly mind

Kancha lochanaya One with beautiful eyes

Madhughne Killer of demon Madhu

Mathuranath King of birth city Mathura

Brindavane sancarine One roaming in Brindavan city

Dwarkanayak Lord of Dwarka

Baline All powerful Lord

Syamantake maner hartre One who stole Syamantaka Gem

Nara Narayanatmakaya One who has twin form of nar and Narayan

Kubja Krishtambharadharya One who applied ointment by Kubja the hunchbacked woman

Mayine Lord of maya

Mushtikasura Chanura mallayudha-visharadaya One who is an expert wrestler, killed two demons Mushtikasura and Chanura

Sansara vaitine One who is enemy of sansara

Kamsaraye Enemy of king Kansa

Narakantakaya Destroyer of demon Naraka

Anadi Brahmacharine Beginning less absolute

Krishna Vyasana Karshakaya Remover of Draupadi's distress

Shishupala Shirascratte Remover of Shishupal's head

Duryodhana Kulantakaya Destroyer of Duryodhana's dynasty

Vidurakrura Varadaya Giver of boon to Vidur and Akrur

Vishwarupa Pradarshakaya Revealer of Vishwasrup (Universal form)

Satyavacha Speaker of truth

Satya sankalp Lord of true resolve

Satyabhama Rataya Lover of Satyabhama

Jayine The ever victorious Lord

Subhadra purvajaya Brother of Subhadra

Vishnava To Lord Vishnu

Bhishma mukti Pradayakaya One who bestowed salvation to Bhishma

Jagadguruve venunada visharad One expert in playing of flute music

Vrishabhasura vidhvamsine Destoyer of demon Vrishbasura

Yudhishthira pratishthatre One who established Yudhisthira as a king

Sarvagraha Rupine To all-formed one

Dayanidhaye One who is treasure of compassion

Sarvabhutat makaya Soul of elements

Jalakrida samashaka gopi vastra pararakaya Lord who hid gopi's clothes while they were playing in river Yamuna

Parabrahmane A supreme brahman

Barhi Barhavatamsakaye One who adorns peacock feathers

Pannagashana vahanaya Having serpent Adishesha as his seat

Danavendra Vinashak Destroyer of Lord of Asuras

Gitamrita Mahodadhaye An ocean containing nectar of Bhagwad Gita

Kaliyaphani Manikya ranjita shri Padambhujaya Lord whose lotus feet adorn gems from hood of Kaliya serpent



From Monier Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary:

Murari m. `" enemy of Mura "' , N. of Kžish²a or Vish²u K‚v. Pur. Kath‚s.

N. of the author of the Mur„ri-n‚¶aka or Anargha-r‚ghava

of a Sch. on the K‚tantra grammar and other authors &c. (also with {p„Thaka} , {bhaTTa} , {mizra} &c.) Cat.

{-gupta} m. N. of a disciple of Caitanya Cat.

{-nATaka} n. Mur„ri's drama i.e. Anargha-r‚ghava ({-vyAkhyA} , f. and {-vyAkhyA-pUrNa-sarasvatI} f. N. of Comms , on it)

{-mizrIya} n. N. of wk.

Ë {-vljaya} n. N. of a drama by Kžish²a-kavi (son of Nži-siµha)

Ë {-zrI-pati} m. (with {sAvabhauma}) N. of an author Cat. _