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Krishna’s flute

This story teaches us to have complete faith in God as he does the best for us.

Krishna’s flute

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This story takes you to Krishna’s childhood in Vrindavan and reveals how he got his magical flute. Once, Krishna was walking in the gardens of Vrindavan. All plants were swaying joyfully, flowers were blooming, birds were chirping melodious songs, but a dry bamboo tree looked upset and stood quietly.


Krishna walked to the bamboo tree and asked, “Why are you sad?”


The bamboo tree replied, “I don’t bear sweet fruits and green leaves, birds don’t sit on me and sing songs. I am of no use to anyone.”


On hearing this, Krishna smiled and said, “ If you offer yourself to me I can make you my most loved and precious thing. I will carve you into my flute, the melodious sound of which will make everyone happy. 


After a moment of thought, the bamboo surrendered, saying, "Okay, Krishna, I trust you."


Krishna carefully carved and shaped the bamboo into a flute. The bamboo happily bore the pain and turned into a beautiful flute. From that day on, Krishna and his flute became inseparable. The sweet melodies of Krishan’s magical flute mesmerized the people of Vrindavan. Even the plants and animals swayed with joy on the tunes of Krishan’s flute. People called his flute Murali, and his beloved Krishna as Muralidhar.


People of Vrindavan asked the flute one day, "Why are you so special to Krishna? What's your secret?"


The flute replied humbly, "The secret is that I am empty inside. I have nothing of my own, I am completely at the service of my God (Krishna)."


People of Vrindavan learned that surrendering to God means trusting His plans completely, even when things seem difficult. It reminded them that God always knows what is best for us, even when we cannot see it ourselves.


And so, the story of Krishna and the bamboo flute teaches us to trust in God's plans, to surrender ourselves completely to His will, and to find joy in being used for His purpose.


The devotees of Krishna always wanted to know where is Krishna’s flute now. But there is no accurate answer to this question and it’s still a mystery.

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Shloka

Source: Bhagavatam


वृन्दावनं सखि भुवो वितनोति कीर्तिं 

यद् देवकी-सुत-पदाम्बुज-लब्ध-लक्ष्मि गोविन्द-वेणुम्

अनु मत्त-मयूर-नृत्यम् परेक्ष्याद्रि-सान्व्-अवरतान्य-समस्त-सत्त्वम्। 


vrindavanam sakhi bhuvo vitanoti kirtim 

yad devaki-suta-padambuja-labdha-laksmi govinda-venum 

anu matta-mayura-nrtyam  preksyadri-sanv-avaratanya-samasta-sattvam 


This shloka shows how Vrindavan becomes special because Krishna is there. When Krishna plays his flute, the peacocks dance happily, and all the other animals and birds watch in amazement, feeling happy and content.



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Story type: Spiritual

Age: 7+years; Class: 3+

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