Lord Krishna's Vrindavan Pastimes

A Day in Krishna’s Pastimes
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Krishna wakes up in the morning, smiling brightly.
His friends wait eagerly to play with him.
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Mother Yashoda dresses Krishna in beautiful yellow clothes.
He looks so charming with his peacock feather.
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Krishna takes his flute and prepares for the forest.
The cowherd boys and calves follow him happily.
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The boys laugh and sing as they walk.
The calves run joyfully, ringing their little bells.
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By noon, they reach the banks of the Yamuna.
Everyone drinks the cool river water.
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Suddenly, the boys and calves fall sick.
The water was poisoned by the serpent Kaliya!
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Brave Krishna jumps into the river.
He calls out to Kaliya with great courage.
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Kaliya comes out, raising his many hoods.
He spits poison and tries to strike Krishna.
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Krishna climbs on Kaliya’s heads.
He dances gracefully, subduing the serpent.
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Kaliya becomes weak and tired.
His wives fold their hands and beg Krishna for mercy.
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Kind Krishna forgives Kaliya.
He tells him to leave the Yamuna forever.
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Kaliya departs with his family.
The Yamuna becomes pure again.
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The boys and calves wake up, smiling.
Everyone cheers for Krishna, their protector!
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Krishna plays his flute as they return home.
The whole village rejoices in his victory.