The Stories of Kurukshetra Yatra: Krishna’s Holy Pilgrimage and Reunion

The Stories of Kurukshetra Yatra: Krishna’s Holy Pilgrimage and Reunion
From Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10: The Summum Bonum — A Gentle Bedtime Story for Young Vaishnavs

A Special Time Approaches

Every year, when the great solar eclipse was about to occur, people from all over India gathered at the sacred field of Kurukshetra to take a holy bath, offer prayers, and meet family and friends. This special gathering was called the Kurukshetra Yatra.

On one such occasion, the royal families, the Yadavas from Dwaraka, the Pandavas, and many other devotees, all traveled to Kurukshetra. The festival was filled with joy, sacred rituals, and love for the Lord.

Krishna’s Journey from Dwaraka

Lord Krishna, the Supreme Lord, decided to travel to Kurukshetra with His family and friends from Dwaraka. Beautiful chariots rolled across the land, carrying Krishna, His brother Balarama, their queens, and the playful Yadava children. The people of Dwaraka were excited to visit the holy land, see old friends, and honor the sacred traditions.

As they arrived, drums were played, conch shells were blown, and the air was filled with devotion. Krishna’s presence made the entire pilgrimage feel like a festival of love.

The Joyous Reunion

Among those gathered at Kurukshetra were the beloved residents of Vrindavan—Mother Yashoda, Nanda Baba, the gopis, and all of Krishna’s childhood friends. For years, they had missed Krishna and remembered His sweet pastimes in the forests of Vrindavan.

When the people of Vrindavan saw Krishna and Balarama again, their hearts overflowed with happiness and tears of joy. The gopis, led by Radha, ran to Krishna and Balarama, embracing them as if they had found their lost treasure.

Even though Krishna was now a prince and king, to the people of Vrindavan, He was always their little Gopal, the playful cowherd boy who filled their lives with laughter and love.

Sacred Bath and Worship

Everyone bathed in the holy waters at Kurukshetra, offered prayers to the Lord, and remembered their ancestors. Krishna and Balarama lovingly performed all the sacred rituals with their family and friends. They offered charity to the needy, fed the hungry, and gave thanks for all the blessings in their lives.

The festival was filled with music, singing, and devotion. Stories of Krishna’s childhood, His miracles, and His loving nature were shared by the elders and sages, filling every heart with wonder.

The Message of Love

As the time at Kurukshetra came to an end, the residents of Vrindavan begged Krishna to return with them. Their hearts were full of love and longing. Krishna explained that even if they were separated by distance, their love would always unite them. He blessed them with sweet memories and the promise that, through devotion, they could feel His presence at all times.

The pilgrims left Kurukshetra, hearts full of peace and joy, knowing that Krishna’s love is never far away.

Moral of the Story

Dear children, the story of Kurukshetra Yatra teaches us the beauty of reunion, the power of sacred gatherings, and the truth that real love is never lost. When we remember God with a loving heart, He is always with us, wherever we are. Family, friends, and faith are the true treasures of life.

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