Was Krishna aware of the Ramayana?

 

Was Krishna aware of the Ramayana?

Yes Krishna was fully aware of the Ramayana. Here are few instances from Mahabharat that confirms it.

1. When Rajsuyagya Shishupal questions why Krishna was chosen for agrim Puja. Bhishma explained all avatars Krishna had previously taken including Ramavtar to all Kings who were present there.
2. In chapter 10 of Bhagavadgita Krishna mentioned - among bearers of arms I am Shree Ram.
3. At the end of Kurukshetra war, when Duryodhana hides himself in a Pond, Krishna suggest Yudhishthira to use tricks instead of force to bring him out of pond. For this Krishna gives examples of many previous battle were tricks were used to defeat opponents. Among the example he also mentioned example of How Shree Ram defeated Ravan.
4. When Yudhishthira is mourning the death of relatives Krishna tells him story of conversation between a king Sanjaya and Naradmuni where Naradmuni tells King about Shree Ram and His Kingdom.