Hinduism and Indian mythology Krishna is the eighth avatar or reincarnation of the god Vishnu. In the epic poem 'Mahabharata' he helps the Pandavas against the Kauravas, also he delivers his celebrated oration 'Bhagavad-Gita' on duty and life to the troubled Hero Arjuna.Lord Krishna is a central figure of Hinduism & is traditionally attributed the authorship of the "Bhagavad Gita". He is known as the eighth and "complete" avatar of Lord Vishnu.Lord Krishna is also known by many names like as Gov