The Liberation of Bakasura

The Liberation of Bakasura

From Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10: The Glories of Krishna — A Gentle Bedtime Story for Young Vaishnavs

The Monster in the Forest

Once upon a time in the beautiful land of Vrindavan, Krishna and His friends would spend their days joyfully playing in the forests, tending to their cows, and exploring nature. The forests were full of adventure, but also held hidden dangers.

King Kamsa, always afraid of Krishna, sent many powerful demons to destroy Him. One day, he sent Bakasura, a giant, terrifying crane with a long sharp beak and enormous wings, to attack Krishna and His friends.

The Terrible Attack

One bright morning, Krishna and the cowherd boys took their cows near a peaceful lake, unaware that Bakasura was lurking nearby. Suddenly, with a loud, dreadful cry, Bakasura swooped down from the sky. His wings made the earth shake, and his sharp beak looked like a huge weapon!

All the boys ran in fear, but Krishna stood calmly, His face peaceful and brave. Before anyone could react, Bakasura lunged forward and snatched Krishna up in his giant beak, determined to swallow Him in one gulp!

Krishna’s Divine Power

But Krishna is no ordinary child—He is the Supreme Lord Himself. Inside Bakasura’s beak, Krishna remained completely calm and safe. As soon as Bakasura tried to swallow Krishna, he felt a burning pain in his throat. Krishna expanded His body, making Himself too big and powerful for the demon to handle.

Unable to bear the pain, Bakasura spat Krishna out. Furious, Bakasura attacked again, snapping his beak to crush Krishna. But with His small, gentle hands, Krishna grabbed the beak and, with divine strength, tore it apart—freeing all the fear Bakasura held inside.

At that very moment, Bakasura was released from his curse and, by Krishna’s touch, his soul was liberated. His terrifying form vanished, and peace returned to the forest.

The Friends’ Joy and Mother Yashoda’s Relief

All of Krishna’s friends rushed to Him, cheering and hugging Him with relief and joy. The cows mooed happily, and the forest seemed to sing with gratitude. When the boys returned home, they excitedly told Mother Yashoda and Nanda Baba about Krishna’s heroic deed. Mother Yashoda hugged Krishna tightly, grateful for His safety.

The villagers were amazed at Krishna’s courage and divine powers, but for them, He was still their sweet, playful Gopal.

Moral of the Story

Dear children, the story of Bakasura teaches us that no matter how big the problem or how scary life may seem, God is always with us, protecting us with love. Have faith, be brave, and always remember Krishna’s kindness. With God on our side, we need not fear anything.

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