While Krishna’s birth had all the elements of uniqueness, we also find insights into philosophy and our duties, even at the time of His birth, said V.S. Krishna tells Devaki why He has appeared with four hands and with His weapons and all manner of adornment. The two of them had done penance and when the Lord appeared before them, Devaki said that she wanted a son just like Him. Vasudeva, delighted about Krishna’s birth, mentally gave a daana of 10,000 cows. He worked out how many cows would equal the number that he had given in his mind earlier and now made a real daana of cows.

Source: The Hindu August 10, 2021 16:18 UTC