Lesser-Known Krishna Episodes: Seven stories show a stranger figure; tradition preserves contradictions
Ancient scriptures depict Krishna as a multifaceted figure, diverging from usual portrayals. His 16,108 spouses were women in need of salvation from societal shame. Although he renounced weapons, he nearly violated this vow during a tumultuous conflict. Accusations of theft and murder also clouded his reputation, but he resolved the mystery himself. Interestingly, his celebrated discus was actually a gift from the battlefield, not an innate trait.
