Akrura
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Akrura is a revered figure in Hindu mythology, known as a devout Yadava charioteer and ally of Krishna who played a key role in bringing him to Mathura.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Hindu mythological character
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Yadava ⓘ mythological figure ⓘ |
| affiliation |
Vrishni dynasty
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Yadava clan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedDeity |
Balarama
NERFINISHED
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Krishna NERFINISHED ⓘ Vishnu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithPlace |
Dvaraka
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Gokula NERFINISHED ⓘ Mathura NERFINISHED ⓘ Yamuna River NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culture | Indian ⓘ |
| employer | Kamsa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| ethnicity | Yadava NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| experienced |
darshan of Vishnu in the waters
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vision of Krishna’s cosmic form ⓘ |
| family | Yadava family NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| knownFor |
bringing Krishna and Balarama from Gokula to Mathura
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deep devotion to Krishna ⓘ loyalty to the Yadavas ⓘ vision of Vishnu in the Yamuna ⓘ |
| laterServed | Krishna NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| loyalTo |
Balarama
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Krishna NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mentionedIn |
Bhagavata Purana
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Harivamsa NERFINISHED ⓘ Mahabharata NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mission | to bring Krishna to Mathura ⓘ |
| narrativeEvent |
journey from Gokula to Mathura with Krishna and Balarama
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reassuring Krishna’s foster parents Nanda and Yashoda ⓘ |
| notableIn | Hindu mythology ⓘ |
| performed | pilgrimage-like bath in the Yamuna ⓘ |
| relativeOf |
Balarama
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Krishna NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religion | Hinduism ⓘ |
| role |
charioteer
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devotee of Krishna ⓘ diplomat ⓘ messenger ⓘ minister of Kamsa ⓘ |
| sentBy | Kamsa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| servesAs |
charioteer for Balarama
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charioteer for Krishna ⓘ |
| textualRole | supporting character in Krishna’s life story ⓘ |
| virtue |
devotion
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loyalty ⓘ piety ⓘ wisdom ⓘ |
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