Episode 1
The Fear Before the Birth
Before Krishna is even born, the prophecy of his arrival begins changing Kansa's choices, Devaki and Vasudeva's lives, and the direction of Mathura.
Story overview
Before Krishna is even born, the prophecy of his arrival begins changing Kansa's choices, Devaki and Vasudeva's lives, and the direction of Mathura.
Before Krishna is born, one prophecy begins changing Kansa, Devaki, Vasudeva and the future of Mathura.
Context
Primary source: Srimad Bhagavatam, Book 10, Chapter 1. Cross-checked with Vishnu Purana, Book V, Chapter I.
Where this story fits
This is Episode 1 in Krishna: From Janam to Kurukshetra. 5 episodes are currently planned in this series.
Listening guide
Set aside about 19 min for this single-part Hindi narration by Tara.
Chapters
- The Fear Before the Birth
Themes in this story
- Krishna
- Mathura
- Kams
- Vasudeva
- Devaki
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- Before the Eighth Child — Before the child everyone remembers, Devaki and Vasudeva endure repeated loss while a quiet transfer changes the story between Mathura and Gokul.
- The Night Krishna Was Born — A prison opens, a storm waits outside, and Vasudeva must carry a newborn across the Yamuna — then return.
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