The Compassionate and Playful Lord Krishna

Vasudevar and Devaki (the sibling of merciless king Kansa) are Krishna's parents. Even before Lord Krishna took birth, Narada foreboded that 8th son of Devaki will put an end to Kansa's rule by killing him. Hearing this, he locks Devaki and Vasudevar in prison and murders all of their seven kids. But, Vasudevar takes the help of Gods and carries Krishna to Vrindavan, to his friend's residence. Krishna becomes friendly with all the cowherds residing in Vrindavan and spends his childhood like other people, under Yashoda.

Stories Related to His Childhood

To kill Krishna when he was a child, Kansa sends several evil spirits. However none of them succeed. Little Krishna became victorious in the fight with five-headed serpent which tried to poison the Yamuna and wipe out cows and people residing in Vrindavan. Krishna performed dance Kaaliya's head after jumping from Kadamba tree.

Krishna displays his playfulness by taking butter from milkmaids' homes and by being playful with them. He untie the cows when it is time for milking and conceals dresses when women take bath. He thought to make his devotees aware of the greater meanings underlying in these naughty practices. He meant to inform people that the only true power is him and they should get detached from all their worldly pleasures.

Lord Krishna and His Companion Radha

Radha was one among the milkmaids residing in Vrindavan and both of them played together. Radha and Krishna share a friendship of true love between them. Their love is the sign of oneness of mind, which is more important than the unity of body. Radha is completely dedicated to Krishna and thinks that he is her own. Radha is even envious of the flute of Krishna. She expresses that the flute is fortunate to feel Krishna's prana in it.

Krishna and His Companion Sudhama

When studying in Gurukula, Kuchela was Krishna's closest friend and helper. Their close association was above all social divisions and Krishna accepted Sudhama completely.

Once when Sudhama was very poor, he heads towards Dwaraka to meet Krishna carrying a small pack of beaten rice, which Krishna likes. When he arrives at Dwaraka, he is gets surprised by seeing the big palace and army of his friend. Krishna sees him and calls back to his palace, when he starts his journey back. Kuchela was taken care by Krishna, in his palace.

Because of his embarrassment, Sudhama didn't ask for help and heads back to his home. But the god realizes his companion's needs and helps him. Sudhama knew the goodness of his friend after reaching home. He found that his family was having good food and family members were wearing good clothes.

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