The Gopi’s Complaint
One day, a gopi who had lost her patience with the mischievous behavior of Lord Krishna approached Yashoda to complain. “O Yashoda! What should I tell you about this naughty child of yours? The women in our house have no milk to give to their babies. They wanted to at least feed the babies, who were crying with hunger, with cow’s milk. From nowhere, your child, Shri Krishna, came and released the calves near the cows. The calves drank all the milk from the cows, leaving nothing for the babies. The sorrow and unfortune of mothers who were not able to feed their babies is indescribable.”
The Lesson from Shri Krishna
Jagadguru Shri Krishna wanted to teach us something profound through this story. The pain and sorrow experienced by human mothers who cannot feed their babies is similar to the distress experienced by Gomaata (the cow) when she is unable to feed her calf. By allowing the hungry calves to drink their fill, Baala Krishna demonstrated compassion and empathy towards all living beings.
Through this story, Shri Krishna Paramaatma wanted to teach us that we must be compassionate not only towards fellow humans but also towards animals and even plants. He taught us the Dharma that we must consume only the milk left over after a cow has fed its calf.
Message to Present Society
It is disheartening to see that in the name of “modern technology,” even in our country where cows are worshipped, they are often milked through machines without any concern for their feelings towards their calves. Just because animals cannot speak, we exploit them, denying them their minimum rights of motherhood. “Modernization” should never be at the cost of Dharma.
Reflection
The story of Krishna and the calves teaches us about the importance of empathy and compassion. We must extend our kindness beyond humans to all living beings, recognizing their needs and feelings. True modernization respects the balance of nature and the rights of all creatures.
Prayer
O Lord Krishna, teach us to be compassionate towards all living beings. Help us to understand and respect the needs and feelings of animals and plants. May we always follow the path of Dharma, ensuring that our actions are guided by empathy and kindness.
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
