Reading Notes: Epified Krishna, Part A

 

The Birth of Krishna

(by Nanda Lal Bose, from Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists, 1914)

Reading Notes:

• Devaki's cousin Kamsa put her, and her husband, in jail as it was foretold that Devaki's 8th child will kill Kamsa.
• Devaki's 7th child was transported into the womb of Rohini (Vasudeva's other wife.)
• When the 8th child, Krishna, was born- everyone slept. The prison doors unlocked themselves. Vasudeva walked out with Krishna and left the child with Nanda's wife, Yashoda, who had also given birth.
• Putana came to visit Krishna. One night, Putana became a demoness and fed Krishna poisonous milk, but Krishna also sucked the powers and life out of her. Putana died.
• Yashoda saw the universe inside Krishna's mouth. Just like Rama's mother did with Rama. 
• Krishna danced on top of Kaliya the poisonous snake. The dance looked like Tandav. 

Bibliography: Epified Krishna, Part A