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Nilanjana recounts the story of the migration from Gokula to Vrindavan, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths.
The gopas in Gokula were not blind to the series of attacks by various strange creatures on little Krishna. Hence they held a meeting to discuss the same. The oldest of the gopas who was also the wisest one, called Upananda, suggested that they leave Gokula in the wake of so many incidents that unnecessarily threatened the little one. Others agreed with him and recollected the rakhashi (demon Putana), the dust-storm, the cart and then the two trees. While they did not realise why the little one should be facing so many problems, they thanked Narayana for his grace and agreed upon abandoning this place for good.
A suggestion was made to migrate to Vrindavan. It was a green and luscious place shielded by Govardhana Mountain. It was a peaceful place for simple folks and naturally blessed for cattle and other animals. As nobody opposed, the gopis and gopas began their preparation for their journey to Vrindavan.
Balarama and Krishna were seated on the cart with their respective mothers. Their mothers were pleasantly surprised as the children, who were otherwise very naughty, sat quietly throughout the journey. The mothers finally had their children all for themselves. And so the journey continued with stories of pranks of Krishna that delighted all of them. They experienced no fatigue as they crossed the distance to Vrindavan.
Once they reached Vrindavan, Balarama and Krishna were the first to jump out of their cart. Their eyes rested on Govardhana, on the lush green forest and the beautiful river Yamuna that was flowing by. With their eyes, they blessed the whole area that was to be their home for some time now.
As the gopis and gopas settled down in the new place, the children loved Vrindavan for all the adventure
All the fun that only children enjoy and adults find “silly” kept them occupied the whole day…
[To be continued]
Footnote: Srimad Bhagavatam is often called the Bhagavad Purana. Authored by Ved Vyasa, the stories are about the various avatars (incarnations) of Lord Vishnu, also known as Narayana.
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