The Death of Krishna: The End of an Era

After the great war of Kurukshetra, Krishna returned to Dwarka, where he ruled as a wise and just king. However, Krishna knew that his time on earth was coming to an end. The Yadavas, Krishna’s clan, had become proud and quarrelsome, and as a result of a curse, they began to destroy each other.

One day, while resting in the forest, Krishna was accidentally shot in the foot by a hunter named Jara, who mistook him for a deer. The arrow struck Krishna’s heel, the only vulnerable part of his body, as the rest of his form was divine. Krishna, knowing that this was the end of his earthly incarnation, forgave the hunter and left his mortal body.

The death of Krishna marked the end of the Dvapara Yuga and the beginning of the Kali Yuga, the age of darkness and strife. However, even in his departure, Krishna’s teachings and presence continued to guide humanity, reminding them of the eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth.

Moral: The divine incarnation may end, but the wisdom and guidance of the Lord remain eternal. Life is a cycle of creation and dissolution, but truth and righteousness endure.