Tales of Krishna...
Tales of Krishna
The Divine Cowherd Boy by: Sethu RamaswamyThe book presents the stories on Krishna relating to events before and after his birth, his life as cowherd in Gokul, Vrindavan and Mathura and Kansa’s atrocities, his leelas with gopis in Vrindavan, his brave deeds, his visit to Mathura and the death of Kansa.
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ISBN: 9788182650190
Year Of Publication: 2012
Edition: 1st
Pages : x, 101p.
Language : English
Binding : Paperback
Publisher: Srikunj Sadbhawana Manch
Size: 24 cm.
Weight: 250
The book presents the stories on Krishna as contained in the Bhagavata Puranam which was narrated by Sage Shuka to King Parikshit according to legend. The tales relate to events before the birth of Krishna and Krishna’s life as a boy in Gokul, Vrindavan and Mathura. They relate to a number of events and acts relating to the life of Krishna such as Kansa’s atrocities on the people, the plight of Krishna’s parents, Devaki and Vasudeva, the birth of Krishna, his childhood pranks and leelas with gopis in Vrindavan, his brave deeds, his visit to Mathura and the death of Kansa at the hands of Krishna. Written for modern young readers, in a simple and easy-to-understand language, the stories contain the rich religious tradition of India that has come down through the centuries and continue to be revered today.
Introduction
1. Bhoomadevis Sorrow
2. Advent of Maya
3. Krishna in Gokul
4. Krishnas Pranks : The Thief Who Stole Butter
5. In Vrindavan : Krishna the Giant Killer
6. The Lilas of Krishna
7. The Wrath of Indra
8. Brave Deeds
9. Coming of Akrura to Vrindavan
10. Krishna Goes to Mathura
11. Krishna in Mathura : The End of Kamsa