Sudama, the son of a poor Brahmin, studied in Sage Sandipani’s gurukul along with Lord Krishna and Balarama. Over time, Lord Krishna and Sudama became inseparable friends. One day, Guru Mata, wife of Sage Sandipani, asked Lord Krishna and Sudama to bring some wood from the forest. While they were collecting wood, dark clouds spread […]
After Lord Krishna had killed Kansa, He made his grandfather, Ugrasena, the king of Mathura. Then, Lord Krishna and Balarama went through a sacred thread ceremony called Yajna-pavitra. Earlier, all students lived and learnt in gurukul. So, Lord Krishna and Balarama, too, left for the gurukul of Sage Sandipani, who lived in Kashi. Lord Krishna
Lord Krishna and Balarama now approached evil Kansa, the demon-king, as he sat away from the arena in his palace. Kansa saw them and fearfully ordered his guards, “Tie both the brothers in iron chains and put them in the prison.” The prophecy that Lord Krishna would kill the monstrous and ruthless demon-king was about
Meanwhile, Kansa was performing the yajna in the arena in the palace. A bow was to be worshipped there. Lord Krishna and Balarama entered the arena and Lord Krishna broke the bow in a challenge to evil Kansa. Angry Kansa thundered, “Kill Him at once!” Chanura and Mushtika heard him and attacked the brothers. At
When the two brothers arrived in Mathura, Akrura went to the palace while Lord Krishna and Balarama roamed the city on foot. They met a garland seller, who knew at once that they were divine. He worshipped them with flowers and Lord Krishna blessed him. Further on, the brothers met a young woman named Kubja.
Akrura drove the chariot towards Mathura as fast as he could. However, midway, he stopped the chariot at the banks of River Yamuna to refresh himself. While he was taking a bath, Akrura saw both Balarama and Krishna standing in the water. Confused, Akrura looked back at the chariot and saw that the two boys
As the chariot carrying Lord Krishna and Balarama departed from Vrindavan, the gopis followed it. All of Vrindavan mourned Lord Krishna’s departure but the gopis’ grief was unbearable. Some of them felt so miserable that they cried out, “We prefer death to life without Him!” “How could Lord Krishna leave us and go to Mathura?”
When the horse-shaped demon Keshi arrived at Vrindavan to kill Lord Krishna, all the cowherds shivered in fright. He ripped the earth with his hooves and even attacked the Surya (Sun) and the Chandrama (Moon). “Do not fear as I am here,” said Lord Krishna. Keshi heard this and stormed fitfully, “I will kill you
Kansa arranged for a yajna (fire ceremony), where offerings would be made to the Fire-god. On this occasion, he planned to hold the wrestling match between Krishna, Balarama and the two wrestlers. Kansa sent his associate Akrura to bring Krishna and Balarama to Mathura. ‘This will not be enough to destroy them. I must make
Fuelled by Narada’s instigation, Kansa got worried day and night, ‘How can I destroy Krishna and Balarama?’ One day, he finally thought of a plan. “Guards, summon the strong wrestlers Chanura and Mushtika before me,” thundered evil Kansa as he sat on his throne. When the two wrestlers arrived, they fell at his feet to
Narada, the mischievous celestial sage, had been watching the events at Vrindavan with interest for some time now. He was a trouble-maker, who would often spread stories and tell tall tales to create problems where there was none. ‘How I would love to tease Kansa with the latest exploits of Lord Krishna! If I do
As Arishta looked around for Lord Krishna, He came and stood a little away from him. Arishta, glared at Lord Krishna. “So, You have shown Yourself at last,” taunted the evil demon, “I am so powerful that I have killed not only calves but also mighty sages. Do You think You are a match for
Sometime later, Kansa again sent an evil demon Arishta to Vrindavan to kill Lord Krishna. ‘I will kill You, Krishna. Consider me Your deliverer,’ the vile bull-demon thought as he entered Vrindavan. Arishta’s eyes glowed with an angry red light and his mighty hooves thudded on the floor as he charged ahead. The demon was
As they grew up, Lord Krishna and Radha became very close friends. However, once, Radha grew jealous that Lord Krishna talked to a gopi named Sridhama. Lord Krishna was sitting with His friend Sridhama when Radha rushed towards them. Seeing her anger, Sridhama exclaimed, “Radha, don’t insult my Lord or I will curse you.” Hearing
Lord Krishna dealt with demons as well as gods. Once, His father Nanda went to bathe in River Yamuna. There, the Water-god kidnapped Nanda and took him to the underwater palace of Varuna Deva. The palace was huge and all types of sea creatures dwelt there. Nanda was imprisoned within the palace. ‘My father has