Kresna

Alternative names: Narayana, Janardana, Lenkawamanik, Sang_Gowinda, Satwaka, Padmanaba, Harimurti

Terms of address: King

Type: Human

Origin: India

Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: He is an incarnation of Wisnu (just like Arjuna). In the Kresna Gugah lakon, he offers his army to the Korawa and his advice to the Pandawa, aiming to be fair in the impending Baratayuda war. The choice was first given to Duryudana, who chooses Kresna's army and weapons over his advice. However, the advice given to the Pandawa becomes crucial to the Pandawa's ultimate victory in the war. He can assume a triwikrama [giant] shape.

Notes on the Indian retellings: Known as the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, he is the eigth son of Devaki and Vasudeva.

Family relationships


Mother: Mahindra

Father: Basudewa

Siblings: Baladewa, Rara_Ireng

Consorts: Jembawati, Rukmini, Setyaboma, Pratiwi, Kusumawati

Offspring: Samba, Gunadewa, Partadewa, Titisari, Saranadewa, Setyaka, Bomanarakasura, Siti_Sendari, Saketi

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More information


Amulets and hierlooms: Cakra Baskara, Cangkok Wijayakusuma, Cakra Sudarsana, Kaca Lopian

Takes the shape of: Brahala, Kesawasidhi

Wanda: Rondon, Surak, Mangu, Gendreh, Botoh, Rungsit, Glenes, Jagong, Gidrah

Sources


Hardjowirogo, 1948. Sejarah Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, pp. 144-146
H. Solichin, Suyanto, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, Sri Purwanto, 2017. Ensiklopedi Wayang Indonesia. Mitra Sarana Edukasi, Jakarta, pp. 326-343 (Vol. V).
Heru S Sudjarwo, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, 2010. Rupa dan Karakter Wayang Purwa. Kakilangit Kencana, Jakarta, pp. 828-833.
Purwadi, 2013. Mengenal Gambar Tokoh Wayang Purwa dan Keterangannya. Cendrawasih, Surakarta, p. 150.
Sudibyoprono, R.R., Suwandono, Dhanisworo, Mujiyono, 1991. Ensiklopedi Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, pp. 294-300.

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