Krishna Consciousness

After Brahma, now Lord Balaram gets curious! Everyone is perplexed when Krishna is around :)

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This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 13, The stealing of the boys and calves by Brahma.

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Lord Brahma wants to join in the action with Krishna and decides to trick the Supreme Lord.Not sure if that was a good idea though.

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This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 13, The stealing of the boys and calves by Brahma.

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It was finally time for Krishna and His friends to have a picnic.

This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 13, The stealing of the boys and calves by Brahma.

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They knew it was dangerous to do so, but they enter the wide open mouth of the snake anyway. They had confidence Krishna would save them if there was any trouble.

This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 12, The Killing of the Aghasura Demon.

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Krishna plans a picnic and another demon gets ready for trouble.

This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 12, The Killing of the Aghasura Demon.

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Just when everything was peaceful, a big bird attacks Krishna!

This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 11, Killing the Demons Vatasura and Bakasura.

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The boys start their training early in life to be cowherd men. 

This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 11, Killing the Demons Vatasura and Bakasura.

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The cow herding families of Gokul began to get worried about the ongoing dangers and decided to take action to safe guard their families.

This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 11, Killing the Demons Vatasura and Bakasura.

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Krishna does what children do best - PLAYING! And dislikes most - having to go home when playing!

This reading is a super condensed version prepared by the host of this show, and is from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 11, Killing the Demons Vatasura and Bakasura.

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Probably the first time, Lord Krishna went out shopping and the one who profited the most was the seller!

This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is fromChapter 11, Killing the Demons Vatasura and Bakasura.

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The trees have fallen, the demigods came & went, Krishna was still there and now the neighbourhood comes over to check what the commotion was all about.

This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 11, Killing the Demons Vatasura and Bakasura.

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Once they were rescued from the tree bodies, the demigods offer their appreciation through choice prayers to Little Krishna.

This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 10, The Deliverance of Nalakuvara and Manigriva.

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Just when Mother Yashoda thought that she had taught Krishna a lesson abd brought Him under control, Krishna shows He is capable of bigger mischief.

This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 10, The Deliverance of Nalakuvara and Manigriva.

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Just when Krishna thought He had saved Himself from His mother, she caught up with Him and there was a punishment waiting for Him too.

This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 9, Mother Yashoda binds Lord Krishna.

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Little Krishna is getting bolder as every day goes by. This time, he gets angry at His mother.

This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 9, Mother Yashoda binds Lord Krishna.

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The boys grow slightly older and they have started to cause trouble within themselves too! But the incident allows mother Yashoda to have a mystical sighting again.

This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 8, Vision Of The Universal Form.

Looks like little Krishna is getting into a bit of trouble with the cowherd women especially over butter. 

This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 8, Vision Of The Universal Form.

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Right from their baby life to little kids, they were incredibly attractive to the residents of Vrindhavana, both by their baby features and their naughty activities also.

This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 8, Vision Of The Universal Form.

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Garga Muni, an expert astrologer and family priest of Vasudeva, visits Nanda Maharaj for the naming ceremony of the 2 wonderful boys.

This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 8, Vision Of The Universal Form.

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When Mother Yashoda opened the tiny mouth of her baby son Krishna, she never expected to see something incredible.

This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 7, The Salvation of Trinavarta.

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Baby Krishna faces His second storm in His life but this time its far more dangerous! 

This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 7, The Salvation of Trinavarta.

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Just when you thought you could leave Baby Krishna alone for a while, He ends breaking a big cart and causing a commotion.

This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 7, The Salvation of Trinavarta.

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The simple cowherd women (gopis) did what they could do, to protect baby Krishna from any further calamities - depend on the cow & Lord Vishnu.

This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 6, Putana Killed.

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Though Krishna was saved from the wrath of Kamsa, He still had a lot of evil personalities who were out & about to kill Him. The first in the list was an evil witch by the name Putana!

This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 6, Putana Killed.

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It's always wonderful when best friends connect after years of seperation. It was the same with Vasudeva and Nanda but their connection was stronger due to the presence of Lord Krishna and Lord Balaram in their lives as their own children.

This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 4, Meeting of Nanda and Vasudeva

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The news is out! A baby boy is born in the village of Gokul and the joy of the residents knew no bounds.

This reading is a super condensed version by the podcast host from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 4, Meeting of Nanda and Vasudeva

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Just when you thought  King Kamsa had a change of heart after having the sight of Durga the previous night, his mind changes when he meets his ministers the next day. Remember - bad association is dangerous to your life!

This reading is a super condensed version from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 4, Kamsa Begins His Persecutions.

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Kamsa did not expect to see Durga instead of the 8th male child. The whole episode left him stunned and he starts to speak life philosophy to Devaki & Vasudev.

This reading is a super condensed version from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 4, Kamsa Begins His Persecutions.

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Kamsa's much anticipated day has finally arrived. The 8th child who would kill him has arrived! But did it, actually?

This reading is a super condensed version from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 4, Kamsa Begins His Persecutions.

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Almost as soon as a son was born to Vasudev and Devaki, they had to give Him away to someone else. They did it out of pure love.

This reading is a super condensed version from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 3, Birth of Lord Krishna.

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Once Vasudev and Devaki had a good darshan (look) of the Lord, the Lord began to speak to them about their glorious past and what He wanted them to do next.

This reading is a super condensed version adapted from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is from Chapter 3, Birth of Lord Krishna.

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Krishna is here! Finally, after all the backend arrangements by Him, Lord Krishna appears in front of Devaki and Vasudev in Kamsa's prisonhouse.

This reading is a super condensed version from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. This pastime is fromChapter 3, Birth of Lord Krishna.

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The demigods are thrilled about the upcoming descent of the Lord. They offer their heartfelt prayers where Devaki & Vasudev are imprisoned.

This reading is a super condensed version prepared by me from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. The length of each episode is about 2-3 mins only.

This pastime is from Chapter 2, Prayers by the Demigods for Lord Krishna in the Womb.

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Mother Devaki becomes the residence for the supreme Lord, Sri Krishna. But Kamsa finds out and he is very worried.

This reading is a super condensed version from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. The length of each episode is about 2-3 mins only.

This pastime is from Chapter 2, Prayers by the Demigods for Lord Krishna in the Womb.

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Lord Krishna rolls out one of His plan to prepare for His descent. Firstly, He calls for His principal potency, Yogamaya, to assist Him in a key transfer of a child.

This reading is a super condensed version from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. The length of each episode is about 2-3 mins only.

This pastime is from Chapter 2, Prayers by the Demigods for Lord Krishna in the Womb.

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Evil king Kamsa doesn't want to take any chances & has his family imprisoned. 

This quick reading is a super condensed version from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. The length of each episode is about 2-3 mins only.

This pastime is from Chapter 1, The Advent of Lord Krishna.

A happy day turns into a nightmare when the evil king Kamsa learns who will the cause of his death!

This quick reading is a super condensed version from the original book, "Krishna" or "Krsna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. The length of each episode is about 2-3 mins only.

This pastime is from Chapter 1, The Advent of Lord Krishna.

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Mother Earth is overburdened with military forces causing havoc. She needs help & her well-wishers approach the Lord for help. 

This reading is a super condensed version prepared by me from the original book, "Krishna" by His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder - Acharya of ISKCON. The length of each episode is about 2-3 mins only.

This pastime is from Chapter 1, The Advent of Lord Krishna.

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