Krishna’s Childhood Miracles: The Makhan Chor (Butter Thief)

Krishna grew up in Vrindavan, a village full of cowherds, where he was loved and cherished by all. Even as a child, Krishna displayed divine powers through his mischievous acts. He became famous for stealing butter from the houses of the gopis (milkmaids), earning him the affectionate name Makhan Chor (butter thief).

Yashoda, his foster mother, would often try to catch Krishna in the act, but his divine nature allowed him to escape her every time. On one occasion, after stealing butter, Krishna was caught, and Yashoda threatened to tie him up. But when she tried to bind him with a rope, she found that no matter how much rope she used, it always fell short. Finally, realizing her son’s divine nature, she gave up, and Krishna smiled, accepting her love and affection.

Though his antics brought laughter and joy, Krishna’s playfulness was also symbolic. The butter he stole represented the pure hearts of the devotees, and by stealing it, Krishna showed that the Lord is always drawn to the purest forms of love.

Moral: Divine love transcends rules and boundaries. Through devotion and pure affection, the Lord reveals his playful and loving nature.