Lord Vishnu smiled as He looked at His future parents. He said, “Do not grieve; your agony shall soon end.” Vasudeva looked up hopefully. “O Lord, what should we do?” he asked Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu said, “Your friend Nanda is the Chief of the cowherds at Gokul. His wife Yashoda is about to give birth to a baby-girl named Yogamaya. You must take me to Gokul and leave me there with Yashoda. Take Yogamaya back with you to the prison cell.” “O Lord Vishnu, we cannot leave the prison cell. How will I escape with You to Gokul? The guards are at the prison door,” said Vasudeva. “Do not fear, O Vasudeva. When the time comes for you to go to Gokul, nothing shall stand in your way. With my blessing, you will be guided at every step.” Hope filled the hearts of Devaki and Vasudeva upon hearing these words.
Devaki and Vasudeva See a Ray of Hope
