Caught with butter on his lips — and the whole cosmos in his mouth.
Young Kṛṣṇa, with eyes sparkling mischief, creeps into the pantry.
He dips his tiny fingers into creamy butter, savoring the forbidden treat.
His mother, Yaśodā, catches him—his lips glisten with guilt and ghee. She scolds him gently, demanding he open his mouth.
Kṛṣṇa obeys, and inside, Yaśodā glimpses the vast cosmos: stars, planets, all creation swirling within her child. Awe replaces anger; she realizes her son is the Divine itself, concealed in playful innocence.
In Kṛṣṇa’s simple act, the infinite hides in the ordinary, reminding us that God’s presence shines through the smallest joys and moments of love.
Illustration: AI-generated (Vedha360)