As the time for Lord Krishna’s birth neared, the stars formed a special constellation. A star called Rohini shone brightly. This glittering star comes out only on special occasions. The planets fell in line and the music flowed as gods and Apsaras (divine nymphs) danced. The time for Lord Krishna’s birth drew near. The Brahmin priests were delighted as magic flowed in the air. Devaki shone like the sun because Lord Vishnu was about to be born to her. So bright was her radiance that no human eye could bear to see her. Lotus flowers blossomed in lakes. Rivers became calm and peaceful. As soon as Lord Krishna was born on the stroke of midnight at Ashtami, flower petals fell from the sky and covered the earth. Prithvi rejoiced at the birth of the Lord. Vasudeva was filled with joy to see his eighth child, who was the incarnation of the divine Lord Vishnu Himself.
Lord Krishna is Born
