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Cult of Gopala or Govinda, historically one of the earliest forms of worship in Krishnaism. It is believed to be a key an element of the early history of worship of Krishna. This tradition is considered separately to other traditions that led to amalgamation at a later stage of historical development. Other traditions are Bhagavatism and Cult of Bala Krishna, that along with Cult of Krishna-Vasudeva form the basis of current tradition of monotheistic religion of Krishna.^[1]

[edit] See also

• Radha Krishna
• Hindu scriptures
• Bhagavad Gita
• Bhagavata Purana

[edit] Further reading

Hein, Norvin. A Revolution in Kṛṣṇaism: The Cult of Gopāla: History of Religions, Vol. 25, No. 4 (May, 1986 ), pp. 296-317. www.jstor.org. Retrieved on 2008-05-24.