How does Jainism refer to Krishna as?
In Jainism, Krishna is generally referred to as Vasudeva Krishna or simply Vasudeva.
In Jain tradition:
- Krishna is not worshipped as God the creator.
- He is seen as a great historical figure and a Vasudeva, one of the powerful heroic rulers described in Jain cosmology.
- His brother Balarama is considered a Baladeva.
- Their opponent Jarasandha / Jarakumar is often described among the Prativasudevas in Jain texts.
So, in Jainism, Krishna is mainly known as a Vasudeva, not as an all-powerful supreme deity.