Episode 3
The Night Krishna Was Born
A prison opens, a storm waits outside, and Vasudeva must carry a newborn across the Yamuna — then return.
Story overview
A prison opens, a storm waits outside, and Vasudeva must carry a newborn across the Yamuna — then return.
Context
Primary source: Srimad Bhagavatam, Book 10, Chapter 3. Cross-checked with Vishnu Purana, Book V, Chapter III.
Where this story fits
This is Episode 3 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 Night Krishna Was Born
Themes in this story
- Krishna
- Mathura
- Birth
- Series
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- The Fear Before the Birth — Before Krishna is born, one prophecy begins changing Kansa, Devaki, Vasudeva and the future of Mathura.
- 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.
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The Night Krishna Was Born
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