Krishna the Shepherd Boy - The Cowherd's Courage in Vrindavan

A Suspicious Calf Appears

One day, Krishna noticed a baby calf with odd black spots. He paused and watched it closely. Something about it didn't feel right. "Hey Balarama," he whispered, "that calf isn't ours. Let's check it out." Balarama nodded, trust clear in his eyes.

The Calf Turns Out to Be a Demon

Quietly, Krishna and Balarama approached. Krishna grabbed the calf by the leg and with all his strength pitched it into a nearby lake. Splash! As soon as it landed, the calf revealed its true form-it was a demon wearing a disguise to kill Krishna.

The other children gasped, but Krishna's friends cheered. He had saved them from harm without a second thought.

Why It Matters

• Trusting your instincts: Krishna didn't ignore a gut feeling, and that saved everyone.
• Bravery in innocence: He acted fast, protecting his friends even as a child.
• Goodness in disguise: Evil can hide anywhere-even in what seems harmless.

This little incident shows how Krishna wasn't just playful-he was protective, aware, and wise beyond his years. Even as a shepherd boy, he stood between danger and those he loved.

Krishna notices a cow that he has never seen before in his herd