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What is the chronology of Krishna's bodily form and when did his lilas take place?

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"The body is merely a shadow; the true essence of Krishna's lilas transcends time and history, awakening within each of us."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, asking for Krishna’s bodily chronology misses the point: the body is a shadow and his lilas are not dated events but timeless expressions of awakened consciousness. The wise kept no accounts; later minds did. Whether Krishna ‘happened’ is irrelevant—the real question is whether such divinity can happen within you. Lila occurs whenever consciousness flowers, beyond history.
Dates about Krishna’s body don’t matter; his play is a timeless inner experience you can discover now.
Why this matters practically
- Shifts your focus from debates about dates to practicing inner transformation.
- Frees you from historical doubts and invites direct experience of love, play, and awareness today.
- Helps avoid idolizing forms and recognize living consciousness in everyday life.
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