Explore the legendary tale from Hindu mythology where young Krishna, known for his divine prowess and compassion, confronts and triumphs over Kaliya Naag, a venomous serpent polluting the Yamuna River. This story showcases Krishna's courage and righteousness as he protects the people of Gokul, restoring harmony and teaching profound moral lessons that resonate through generations.
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00:00This is a tale from the childhood of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the cow-herd of Brīja, when He vanquished
00:05the mighty serpent, Kāliya Nāga, from the waters of the Yamunā River.
00:10This story illustrates His divine power and commitment to righteousness, which was for
00:14the welfare of all beings.
00:17It was a peaceful night in Gokula, but something unusual was happening in the Yamunā River.
00:22Suddenly, the river water turned poisonous.
00:25Trees and plants started drying up, and life was dwindling.
00:30The children of Gokula and the gopīs were drawn to the banks of the river, but the toxic
00:34water filled them with fear.
00:36Śrī Kṛṣṇa noticed this and realized that something was amiss in the Yamunā River.
00:41He took a plunge into the river and discovered that the serpent Kāliya Nāga was spreading
00:46venomous contamination in the river.
00:48The serpent's enormous body was terrifying, and its venom was polluting the water.
00:53This is a tale from the childhood of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the cow-herd of Brīja, when He vanquished
00:58the mighty serpent, Kāliya Nāga, from the waters of the Yamunā River.
01:03This story illustrates His divine power and commitment to righteousness, which was for
01:07the welfare of all beings.
01:10It was a peaceful night in Gokula, but something unusual was happening in the Yamunā River.
01:15Suddenly, the river water turned poisonous.
01:18Leaves of trees and plants started drying up, and life was dwindling.
01:23The children of Gokula and the gopīs were drawn to the banks of the river, but the toxic
01:27water filled them with fear.
01:29Śrī Kṛṣṇa noticed this and realized that something was amiss in the Yamunā River.
01:34He took a plunge into the river and discovered that the serpent Kāliya Nāga was spreading
01:38venomous contamination in the river.
01:41Śrī Kṛṣṇa attempted to remove the serpent from the river, but Kāliya Nāga was incredibly
01:46powerful.
01:47It thrashed about with its invaluable strength in the river.
01:50Śrī Kṛṣṇa allowed it to coil around him and started the battle.
01:55Śrī Kṛṣṇa struck the serpent's head and subdued its body by firmly gripping its neck.
02:01Kāliya Nāga attempted to fight back with all its might, but Śrī Kṛṣṇa emerged victorious.
02:07Kāliya Nāga finally surrendered to Śrī Kṛṣṇa and apologized for its actions.
02:12Śrī Kṛṣṇa declared that the serpent could no longer reside in the waters of Yamunā and
02:17expelled it from the river.
02:19After the serpent's destructive powers were neutralized, the Yamunā River regained its
02:23purity.
02:24The people of Gokula, especially Kṛṣṇa's companions and the villagers, rejoiced immensely.
02:30Their Kānha had once again resolved a dire crisis.