Krishna and the Serpent Kaliya
🐍 Krishna and the Serpent Kaliya Long ago, in the village of Vrindavan, the Yamuna River flowed with grace and purity. But one day, a venomous serpent named Kaliya made the river his home, poisoning its waters and terrifying the villagers. Birds fell from the sky, cattle refused to drink, and the once-lively banks grew silent with fear. The young Krishna, only a boy, heard of this and decided to act. With his friends watching in awe, he leapt into the river. The water churned violently as Kaliya rose, his many hoods flaring in fury. A fierce battle began beneath the surface—Krishna, calm and radiant, danced atop the serpent’s heads, subduing him not with brute force, but with divine rhythm. As Krishna danced, each step drained Kaliya’s pride and venom. Eventually, the serpent surrendered, bowing before the boy who was no ordinary child. Krishna spared Kaliya’s life, but commanded him to leave the Yamuna and never return. The river was cleansed, and the village rejoiced. --- This story...