Reading: Krishna Part B

One day, Krishna said that before the year ended, he would be able to ride the bull, Hastin. Krishna spent months drawing the bull with sweet straw and playing his flute. Eventually, he was able to ride the bull. Krishna taught his village that kindness was the greatest weapon. When the time came, Krishna wanted to marry Radha. However, the family preist revealed to Krishna his true destiny to be the saviour of Dharma.

The evil king Kamsa invites Krishna to his kingdom to try and attempt to kill him. Despite Akrur's warnings, Krishna still agrees to go meet the king. All the villagers were sad upon hearing this news and they tried to stop him. However, Krishna assured them everything would be alright. On the way, Akrur realized fully who Krishna was and he obediently took Krishna to his new home.

When they arrived at Mathura, Krishna and Balaram were loved by all. Here, Krishna was able to heal a disformed woman with kindness and his fame spread more. Kamsa set up a final plan to destroy Krishna. He had his agressive elephant, Kuvalayapida tied up at the palace enterance to trample Krishna as he came into the palace. However, when Kuvalayapida tried to attack Krishna and Balaram, Krishna was able to overpower the beast and destroy it.

Krishna was went to the center of the court and lifted the bow. When he tried to string it, the bow snapped in half. Kasma, seeing this, ordered his men to go and attack Krishna and Balram. However, the brothers were able to take down all the men with ease. Eventually, they came after the king. After an intense battle, Kasma took his last breath and the crowds cheered for their freedom. Krishna, Akrur, and Balram were able to go free Kasma's old father and Krishna's parents. Krishna and Balram decided to stay in Mathura under the leadership of Kasma's old father.

Krishna and Balaram

Bibliography: Epified videos: Krishna

Reading: Krishna Part A

King Kamsa learns about the baby that will grow up to defeat him. To stop this prophecy, he goes and kills all the children of his sister, except one. Upon the birth of the eighth son, Vasudev took his son and placed him with a woman in a neighboring village and took the little girl the mother had given birth to. When Kamsa tried to kill the little girl, the baby changed into a goddess and told Kamsa that the prophecy still remained.
Kamsa sent a horrible demon, Putana, to take care of Krishna. However, Krishna ended up destroying the demon. One day when Krishna was out, his mother heard that her son was eating mud. When she asked him to open his mouth, she didn't see mud but the entire universe. Krishna learned to play the flute and spent many hours practicing. He used this skill to defeat the giant snake demon that lived in the lake nearby.
Krishna grew up and defeated all the monsters Kamsa sent his way. One day, Krishna convinced the village to pray to the Govardhan Hill instead of Indra. Out of anger, Indra sent a giant storm to get rid of the village. However, Krishna was able to save his people and Indra realized his mistake and came to bow down at Krishna's feet.
Growing up, Krishna and a girl named Radha were inseparable. One day, the other girls told Radha to drink extremely hot milk because Krishna wanted her to. Without thinking, she drank it but it was Krishna who bore the blisters while Radha was left unharmed.

Krishna and Radha

Bibliography: Epified: Krishna