Govinda (Sanskrit: ????????) is another name for the Hindu deity, Krishna. Go can refer to cows, land, or one's senses. Vinda means "protector". When the two words are combined, Govinda means Krsna who is the protector of the cows, the land, and/or one's senses. The story of how Krishna was given the name Govinda is described in detail in the Vishnu Purana. After lifting Govardhan hill to protect the villagers and cows of Vrindavan, the deva Indra awarded him the title.A famous prayer called the