LORD KRISHNAYYA
Life and Stories of Lord Krishna The Birth and Childhood Miracles of Lord Krishna Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. His birth and early years were filled with divine miracles that signified his divine purpose—to restore dharma and vanquish evil. The Divine Birth of Krishna The birth of Lord Krishna occurred in the Dvapara Yuga, on the auspicious day of Krishna Janmashtami , in the prison cell of Mathura. His parents, Devaki and Vasudeva , were imprisoned by Devaki’s brother, the cruel king Kamsa . A prophecy had foretold that Devaki’s eighth son would bring an end to Kamsa’s tyranny. Out of fear, Kamsa imprisoned Devaki and Vasudeva, mercilessly killing each of their newborns. However, when Lord Krishna was born, a series of divine miracles unfolded. At the time of his birth, the prison gates miraculously opened, and the guards fell into a deep sleep. A divine voice instructed Vasudeva to take the infant Krishna ...