This lecture continues the series on the divine pastimes of Radha and Krishna, focusing on Krishna’s playful and mischievous nature during the month of Kartik. The episode recounts a humorous and spiritually rich story where Krishna disguises himself as the son of an elder gopi, Pavati, to escape punishment for stealing butter. Through divine trickery and mystic power, Krishna not only avoids reprimand but also instills awe and reverence in the hearts of the villagers, reinforcing his transcendental charm and supremacy.
Highlights
0:48 Krishna’s Disguise as a Friend
Krishna disguises himself as a friend to carry out his butter-stealing pastimes.
The setting is the sacred month of Kartik, known for Krishna’s childhood mischief.
1:44 Complaint from Pavati to Mother Yashoda
Pavati, wife of Upananda, complains about Krishna stealing butter.
She urges Yashoda to discipline Krishna for setting a bad example.
3:04 Krishna’s Butter Raid
Krishna and his friends sneak into Pavati’s house to steal butter.
They build a makeshift platform but still can’t reach the pots, so Krishna breaks them with a stick.
6:36 Caught and Transformed
Pavati catches Krishna and drags him to Yashoda.
Krishna uses his mystic power to appear as Pavati’s own son, Gandava, confusing everyone.
10:23 The Madwoman of Gokula
Krishna warns Pavati not to try catching him again or he’ll disguise as her husband.
Villagers begin to fear Krishna’s divine tricks and stop trying to punish him.
12:22 Closing Reflections
The story concludes with a verse from Rupa Goswami glorifying Krishna’s childhood pastimes.
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