Janmashtami 2024: Reasons Mother Yashoda Was Able To Bind Krishna

Yashoda's sinless, pure heart, filled only with love for Krishna, made her worthy of the divine boon to bind the Supreme Lord, a feat others could not achieve

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Unlike others, Yashoda wanted to bind Krishna purely to keep him close, not for fame or display

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Krishna, knowing He was at fault for breaking a yogurt pot, allowed Yashoda to bind Him as a playful exchange between mother and child

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Yashoda’s pure, selfless love for Krishna, without any ulterior motive, made her devotion unique and powerful

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Krishna, who could not be bound, allowed Yashoda to tie Him out of love. Her devotion and affection moved Him to grant her success

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Despite Yashoda’s ropes being two inches short, Krishna allowed Himself to be bound, recognizing her sincere love and efforts, sealing their bond

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Yashoda’s love earned Krishna the name Damodara, meaning "bound with a rope." This divine story highlights the unbreakable bond between the devotee and the Lord

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