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  The End of the Yadava Dynasty: A Bedtime Story from Srimad Bhagavatam A Time of Great Joy and Sorrow In the beautiful city of Dwaraka, on the shores of the sparkling ocean, lived Lord Krishna and his beloved Yadava family. For many years, Dwaraka was a land of happiness and strength. The Yadavas were brave, wise, and filled with Krishna’s blessings. But even the greatest families, when proud, must remember that everything in this world is temporary. The Sage’s Curse One day, young Yadava princes played a mischievous trick on a group of wise sages visiting Dwaraka. They dressed Samba, Krishna’s son, as a woman and jokingly asked the sages if “she” would have a son or a daughter. The sages saw through the prank and became upset. They declared, “This boy will give birth to a terrible iron pestle that will destroy your entire dynasty!” The Yadavas became worried. Soon, Samba did indeed give birth to an iron pestle, just as the sages said. Afraid of the curse, the Yadavas ground ...

The Story of Krishna’s Role in the Mahabharata Once Upon a Time in Ancient Bharat Long ago, in the land of Bharat, there was a great war called the Mahabharata. It was a time when good and evil, truth and untruth, stood on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. In the middle of it all was Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, whose loving wisdom and kindness guided the world toward dharma—righteousness. The Pandavas and the Kauravas There were two sets of royal cousins: the noble Pandavas and the proud Kauravas. The Pandavas were five brothers—Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, and Sahadeva—devoted to truth and justice. The Kauravas, led by Duryodhana, were jealous and wished to take away the Pandavas’ kingdom. Krishna, who loved the Pandavas dearly, lived in the city of Dwaraka but always kept a watchful eye over them. Whenever they faced trouble, he was there to protect and guide them. Krishna’s Promise: No Weapons, Only Wisdom When it was clear that a great war would ...

  The Story of the Syamantaka Jewel From Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 10: The Summum Bonum (The Glories of Krishna) StoryTimeLover.com Bedtime Story Collection In the grand city of Dwarka, Lord Krishna lived happily with His family and friends. Dwarka sparkled with joy and kindness, but soon a special adventure began, all because of a magical jewel known as the Syamantaka. The Magical Syamantaka Jewel The Syamantaka was no ordinary gem. It shone like the sun and was said to bring its owner great wealth and endless gold every day. The jewel belonged to Satrajit, a nobleman and devotee of the sun god, Surya. One day, Satrajit brought the dazzling jewel to Dwarka. Everyone was amazed by its beauty, but Krishna gently advised Satrajit to share its wealth for the good of all. Satrajit, however, wished to keep the jewel for himself. He gave it to his brother, Prasena, for safekeeping. Prasena wore the jewel around his neck and went hunting in the forest. But while deep in the woods, a...

  Rukmini’s Marriage: The Princess Who Chose Krishna The Story In the grand city of Vidarbha, there lived a beautiful and noble princess named Rukmini. She was the daughter of King Bhishmaka and loved dearly by everyone for her kindness, wisdom, and devotion. From a young age, Rukmini had heard many wonderful stories of Krishna, the Lord of Dwaraka. She cherished tales of His bravery, His compassion, and the way He always protected His devotees. In her heart, Rukmini decided, “I wish to marry no one but Krishna.” But not everyone in the palace agreed. Rukmini’s brother, Rukmi, wanted her to marry Shishupala, a proud and arrogant king who was not devoted to Krishna. Rukmini was worried—her heart belonged only to Krishna. With deep faith, Rukmini wrote a heartfelt letter to Krishna. In her letter, she poured out her feelings: “O Krishna, you are the Lord of my heart. Please come to Vidarbha and take me as your bride. If you do not come, I will not be able to marry anyone else. If...

 The Story of Bhrigu’s Test Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10: The Summum Bonum (The Glories of Krishna) Once upon a time, long ago in the heavenly worlds, the great sages gathered for a grand meeting. They wanted to know: “Who among the three—Brahma, Vishnu, or Shiva—is the greatest and most worthy of worship?” To solve this, they asked Sage Bhrigu, a wise and powerful rishi, to test the Trimurti—Lord Brahma the creator, Lord Vishnu the preserver, and Lord Shiva the destroyer. Bhrigu agreed and set off on his journey. Bhrigu Visits Brahma First, Bhrigu reached the shining world of Lord Brahma, his own father. But instead of offering respect, Bhrigu ignored Brahma completely! Brahma became upset—he felt hurt and angry that his own son would disrespect him. But out of love, he controlled his anger and did not punish Bhrigu. Bhrigu Visits Shiva Next, Bhrigu traveled to Mount Kailash, where Lord Shiva lived. Shiva greeted Bhrigu warmly and wanted to embrace him. But Bhrigu pushed S...

  The Meeting of Krishna and Sudama: A Story of True Friendship Long ago in the beautiful city of Dwaraka, Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, lived as a king. Even though He had all the riches and comforts anyone could imagine, Krishna’s heart was always full of love for His friends and devotees. Far away, in a small village, lived a poor but joyful Brahmin named Sudama. Sudama was Krishna’s childhood friend from their days in the ashram of their guru, Sandipani Muni. Though Sudama had very little—sometimes not even enough to eat—his heart was always filled with love for Krishna. Sudama and his wife lived in a humble hut. One day, seeing Sudama so thin and hungry, his wife lovingly said, “My dear husband, you have such a dear friend, Krishna, who is now a great king! Why not visit Him and ask for help? He will surely remember your friendship and bless us.” Sudama was shy. He didn’t want to ask Krishna for anything. But his wife gently insisted, and Sudama agreed...

  The Story of the Liberation of Aghasura From Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 10: The Summum Bonum (The Glories of Krishna) StoryTimeLover.com Bedtime Story Collection In the playful forests of Vrindavan, little Krishna loved spending his days with his friends—the cowherd boys—and the gentle calves. They would wander through the meadows, swim in the cool river, and play their favorite games beneath the shade of blossoming trees. But far away in Mathura, the wicked King Kansa was always thinking of ways to harm Krishna. He sent many fierce demons to Vrindavan, hoping to stop the Lord’s miracles. One day, Kansa sent a giant demon named Aghasura—the brother of Putana and Bakasura. Aghasura could change his form, and he was determined to catch Krishna and his friends. Aghasura turned himself into a gigantic serpent, so big that his mouth looked like a dark, scary cave. He lay across the path where Krishna and the cowherd boys played, his mouth wide open and his tongue stretched out, pr...

  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 br...

  The Liberation of Trinavarta From Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10: The Glories of Krishna — A Gentle Bedtime Story for Young Vaishnavs The Whirlwind Demon Comes to Gokul Once upon a time in the village of Gokul, baby Krishna was growing up in the loving care of Mother Yashoda and all the cowherd families. But King Kamsa in Mathura, fearful of the prophecy that Krishna would end his wicked rule, kept sending fierce demons to harm Him. One day, Kamsa sent Trinavarta, the whirlwind demon, to Gokul. Trinavarta was powerful and could create huge storms, blowing dust and leaves everywhere. As the sun shone brightly, Mother Yashoda rocked little Krishna gently in His cradle. Suddenly, a mysterious wind began to howl, and the air filled with swirling dust. Krishna’s Amazing Adventure In a flash, Trinavarta swept into the house, picked up baby Krishna, and soared high into the sky. The villagers were frightened and searched everywhere for Krishna, but they could not see Him anywhere. Y...

  The Story of Liberation of Putana From Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 10: The Summum Bonum (The Glories of Krishna) StoryTimeLover.com Bedtime Story Collection In the beautiful land of Gokul, where cows grazed in green fields and little Krishna played joyfully, there lived people who loved the Lord dearly. But far away, in the city of Mathura, the wicked King Kansa wanted to harm baby Krishna, for he had heard a prophecy that Krishna would one day end his evil rule. Kansa sent many dangerous beings to Gokul, and one of the most powerful was a rakshasi named Putana. She was a demoness who could change her form. Putana planned to end Krishna’s life by disguising herself as a beautiful, gentle woman. She coated her breast with deadly poison and came to Gokul, pretending to be a loving nurse. When Putana entered the village, no one recognized her real nature, for her magic made her look kind and motherly. She walked right into the house where baby Krishna was sleeping. Krishna’s moth...

  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...

  The Stories of Krishna’s Youth and Dwarka Pastimes From Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 10: The Summum Bonum (The Glories of Krishna) StoryTimeLover.com Bedtime Story Collection After His wondrous childhood in Gokul and Vrindavan, Krishna grew into a strong and wise youth. His journey led Him to the grand city of Mathura, where He bravely defeated the evil King Kansa and freed His parents, Devaki and Vasudeva. The people rejoiced, and Krishna became known everywhere as the protector of dharma. The Move to Dwarka As Krishna’s fame spread, many enemies tried to trouble Mathura. To protect His people, Krishna built a magnificent new city by the sea, called Dwarka. The city sparkled with golden palaces, lush gardens, and cool, clear ponds. With His brother Balarama and their family, Krishna led the Yadava dynasty and made Dwarka a place of peace and joy. Life in Dwarka: Krishna the Loving King In Dwarka, Krishna was a loving son, caring brother, devoted friend, and wise king. He mar...

  The Story of Kamsa’s Atrocities and Death From Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10: The Summum Bonum — A Gentle Bedtime Story for Young Vaishnavs The Cruel King Kamsa In the city of Mathura, there lived a cruel king named Kamsa. Though he was the uncle of Krishna, his heart was filled with fear and anger. A divine prophecy had warned Kamsa that Devaki’s eighth child would be the cause of his downfall. Out of fear, Kamsa imprisoned his own sister Devaki and her husband Vasudeva, and planned to destroy every child they had. Kamsa’s fear grew stronger with each passing day. He sent dangerous demons like Putana, Shakata, and Trinavarta to Gokul, hoping to end Krishna’s life. But every time, Krishna defeated the demons with His divine power and protected the people of Gokul. The Call to Mathura As Krishna and His brother Balarama grew older, their fame as protectors and miracle-workers spread across the land. Kamsa, still desperate, decided to bring Krishna and Balarama to Mathura. He ...

  The Story of Uddhava’s Message to the Gopis From Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 10: The Summum Bonum (The Glories of Krishna) StoryTimeLover.com Bedtime Story Collection After Lord Krishna left Vrindavan to live in the city of Mathura, the hearts of the gopis—the loving cowherd girls of Vrindavan—were filled with longing. Every day, they remembered Krishna’s sweet smile, His flute, and all the magical moments they shared by the Yamuna river and in the flowering forests. The gopis’ love for Krishna was so deep that even though they could not see Him, they felt His presence in every flower, every song of the birds, and every gentle breeze. Among them, Radha’s love was the purest and most selfless, teaching everyone the meaning of true devotion. In Mathura, Krishna thought of the gopis too and wished to send them a special message of love and wisdom. He called His dear friend Uddhava, a wise and gentle soul, and said, “Please go to Vrindavan and give My message to the gopis. Tell th...

  The Story of Rasa Leela and Divine Love with the Gopis From Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 10: The Summum Bonum (The Glories of Krishna) StoryTimeLover.com Bedtime Story Collection In the peaceful forests of Vrindavan, beside the shimmering Yamuna river, lived a group of joyful and loving cowherd girls called the gopis. They loved Lord Krishna with all their hearts. Krishna, with His sweet smile, soft blue skin, and playful nature, filled every moment in Vrindavan with magic and happiness. One gentle night, when the moon was full and its silvery light made the forests glow, Krishna played a melodious tune on His flute. The sound was so enchanting that it reached the ears and hearts of all the gopis, no matter where they were or what they were doing. As soon as they heard the flute, the gopis left everything behind and hurried through the moonlit woods to be with Krishna. When they arrived, Krishna greeted each gopi with kindness and joy. The forest was filled with the soft scent ...

  The Story of Govardhan Leela: Krishna Lifts the Govardhan Hill From Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10: The Summum Bonum — A Gentle Bedtime Story for Young Vaishnavs Once Upon a Time in Vrindavan… In the peaceful village of Vrindavan, little Krishna lived with His friends, cows, and loving parents. The villagers were happy and always grateful to the gods for their blessings. Every year, they prepared a big festival to worship Lord Indra, the god of rain, by offering milk, sweets, and prayers. One day, Krishna saw everyone busily preparing for the festival. With His sweet smile, He asked, “Why do we worship Indra? Who truly gives us rain and food?” The villagers explained that Indra was the rain god and that they depended on his kindness. But Krishna, always wise, said, “It is Govardhan Hill that gives us grass for our cows, fruits, and water from its streams. Let us honor Govardhan Hill, the real protector of Vrindavan.” The villagers listened to Krishna’s loving words and agreed. ...

  Stories of Krishna’s Transfer to Gokul and Childhood Pastimes From Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10: The Summum Bonum — A Gentle Bedtime Story for Young Vaishnavs Once Upon a Time in Mathura… On a starry, magical night, Lord Krishna was born to Vasudeva and Devaki in the prison of the cruel King Kamsa. But Krishna was no ordinary child—He was the Supreme Lord, come to earth to spread love and joy. As soon as Krishna was born, the prison doors opened by divine power, and Vasudeva carried his tiny son across the river Yamuna, through storm and rain, to the peaceful village of Gokul. There, Krishna was safely placed in the arms of loving Mother Yashoda and Nanda Baba. Life in Gokul: The Joyful Makhan Chor Krishna grew up in Gokul surrounded by the sweet music of cows, the laughter of children, and the songs of gopis (village women). He was the darling of all, but especially famous for one naughty habit—stealing fresh, creamy butter! Every morning, the gopis would find their pots o...