Yashoda watched over Lord Krishna with care. One day, she left Lord Krishna near a chakhda (bullock cart) while she went to bathe in River Yamuna. Lord Krishna was blissfully asleep for some time. Suddenly, He woke up and moved His arms and legs fretfully. His leg got caught in the wheel of the cart. […]

Nanda and Yashoda arranged for the naming ceremony of both the children. A learned sage, Garga Muni, arrived for the boys’ naming ceremony. Delighted at such joyful tidings, Yashoda proudly exclaimed, “Our son will be named by the revered sage. This is an honour to us.” When the sage saw both the boys, he declared,

After taking leave of Vasudeva in Mathura, Nanda climbed into a palanquin with his child and wife. He told his wife Yashoda about what Vasudeva had said. “I am fearful for our son and His brother. If Vasudeva has warned us about Vrindavan, we should heed it. We should remain in Gokul,” said Yashoda, after

When goddess Yogamaya told Kansa his days were numbered, the demon-king realised that it was futile to jail Devaki and Vasudeva. ‘The god, who will destroy me, is already born. I should release Devaki and Vasudeva,’ Kansa thought. The couple was allowed to leave the jail. Vasudeva anxiously awaited news about his two sons. One

When Kansa heard that the eighth child had been born to Vasudeva and Devaki, he ran to the jail. “Where is the eighth child?” Kansa roared. Devaki pleaded, “She is a baby-girl. How can she harm a mighty King like you? Please don’t kill her.” But Kansa picked Yogamaya up. “Die now!” thundered evil Kansa

Soon, Vasudeva reached Gokul and met his friend Nanda. Nanda was beaming with joy on the birth of his daughter. Vasudeva told him the whole story and handed over his son. Nanda gave his daughter Yogamaya to Vasudeva. He kept Nanda’s newly born daughter in the basket and took her along to the prison. When

As Vasudeva neared the mighty River Yamuna, which had to be crossed to reach Gokul, the rain began to pour down heavily. The crossing was difficult. Vasudeva stepped into the swirling waters with faith in his heart. As thunder boomed and lightning cracked across the sky, Vasudeva wondered how he would get to Gokul safely.

As soon as Lord Krishna was born, Vasudeva became alert. With the blessing of the Lord, the prison chains fettering Vasudeva fell open. The prison gates opened on their own. The prison guards fell asleep. “There is not a moment to be lost. You must set out for Gokul with our son, Lord Krishna,” pleaded

As the time for Lord Krishna’s birth neared, the stars formed a special constellation. A star called Rohini shone brightly. This glittering star comes out only on special occasions. The planets fell in line and the music flowed as gods and Apsaras (divine nymphs) danced. The time for Lord Krishna’s birth drew near. The Brahmin

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

Though the seventh son was safe yet, Devaki and Vasudeva felt grief for the loss of their six children. “How can I bear to see another child being killed by Kansa? Our seventh son is safe. It is our eighth son that I am fearful for now. Lord Vishnu Himself is to be born to

Narada was a divine sage who loved to create trouble. One day, Narada visited Kansa and said, “O Kansa, you have extended a warm welcome to me. In return, I shall help you. Beware of the eighth son of Devaki and Vasudeva. He is the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu and He shall kill you.” Kansa

Kansa was an evil demon-king of city Mathura. Though Kansa was very cruel yet, he loved his sister Devaki a lot. Devaki was married to Vasudeva, the eldest son of Shoorsen. Kansa loved her so dearly that he himself drove the wedding chariot of the couple. Just then, he heard a prophecy from the sky,

Long, long ago, Prithvi (Mother Earth) was troubled by the sinful acts of demons and evil forces. Daityas (demons) caused mayhem, violence and destruction everywhere. Prithvi went to Mount Sumeru to ask Lord Brahma for help. She cried out, “Evil Kansa, son of Ugrasena, is causing havoc on earth. He has joined evil demon-king Arishta,