Reading Notes A - Epified: Krishna

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Introduction:
Krishna had enemies before he was born. Krishna grew up against all their tries to kill him.

Episode 1:
Krishna was born at the same time of Indra and Kunti son, Arjuna, was born. He guided the Pandavas. Kansa, a cruel king, ruled Mathura. Kansa was told that his sisters eighth child would kill him. Kansa killed six of his sisters children. The sixth was saved my Mahamaya. Devaji gave birth to the eighth incarnation of Vishnu. 

Episode 2:
The gate was unlocked and the guards were asleep allowing for Vasudev and his son to escape. He went to the Yamuna at the advice of a voice. A serpent protected him from the raging Yamuna. Vasudev switched his son with another child to protect him. 

Episode 3:
The king knew his death was incoming. However, once he say the newborn child was a girl his worry went away. The child was protected by Durga from being killed. Durga told the king that he would still be slayed. 

Episode 4:
Yashoda did not understand why her child was now a boy. She was visited by many people who wanted to bless her child. Putana was welcomed into the Nanda family. Putana was a demon and stole Krishna. Krishna killed Putana. The king swears the next demon will kill Krishna.

Episode 5:
Krishna was known as a naughty child. He also really liked to steal butter. Yashoda stood up for her son. 

Episode 6:
Krishna was eating eating mud. Yashoda saw the universe inside Krishna mouth. Krishna thought her son was the Brahmand itself. 

Episode 7:
The people in Gokul kept having dreams to move away from their home. They decided to move to Vrindavan. Yashoda 's new home was greener. Her children liked playing in theforest. Krishna started and enjoyed playing the flute. He found his friends dead and challenged the serpent Kalai. Krishna played a serious tune and danced on the serpent's head. The lake was cleared of poison.

Episode 8:
Krishna grew into a young man. Krishna was abducted by a wind demon. All demons fell to Krishna.

Episode 9:
A holy sacrifice was made to the Govardhan Hill as the advice of Krishna. Indra as upset and sent thunderstorms to the village. Krishna lifted the kill and saved the village. Indra begged Krishna forgiveness. 

Episode 10:
Krishna would mesmerise the Gopis with his flute. Krishna was interested in Radha. They loved each other.

Bib:
Krishna Comes - An Introduction by Epified

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