Krishna, according to Hindu sacred texts, is considered an incarnation of Bhagwan Vishnu. He was born in Mathura, a city in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. Krishna's birth is celebrated as Krishna Janmashtami. The story of Krishna's birth is intricately woven with various legends and miraculous events. He was born to Devaki and Vasudeva, who were imprisoned by Devaki's brother, the tyrant king Kansa. Kansa had received a prophecy that Devaki's eighth child would be the cause of his demise. To protect Krishna from Kansa's wrath, Vasudeva secretly carried the infant across the Yamuna River to Gokul, where he was raised by his foster parents, Nanda and Yashoda. Krishna's childhood and youth are filled with delightful stories of his divine pranks, miracles, and his role as a cowherd in Gokul. He is often depicted playing his flute, charming everyone around him. As Krishna grew older, he became a charismatic leader, philosopher, and warrior. He played a significant...