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Sri Krishna Jananam

Sri Krishna Jananam It was a dreadful night of tears amidst He came as a child in a desolate prison with a promise to protect the good and demolish the evil Devaki’s sacred womb Carried this invaluable gem, The doors of the prison stood wide open A divine light was there to guide Vasudev, the frightened father, To carry him across a rising river Lord, over ages you have ferried countless across the river of life, and lo! the lean Vasudev carried you across Yamuna! What a devotion… A new sun, the Lord, rose in Gokulam to fill the waiting hands of Yashoda, A celebration of rare motherhood, Not hitherto heard of before… Yasodha, the divine mother, clasped Him She clasped Him with tears, tears of joy that was held up in her eyes for countless lives! Krishna cried too to inform His arrival The whole world has been blessed…

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Date: 8/13/2009 5:11:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your fantastic writing with us today Sakthee. May the sun shine on you today making your heart joyful. Love, Carol
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