The demoness Pūtanā sought to steal the joy of Kṛṣṇa's infancy.
In the serene village of Gokula, the infant Kṛṣṇa lay peacefully, radiating divine charm.
But darkness loomed as Pūtanā, a wicked demoness, disguised herself as a beautiful woman, intent on poisoning the child.
She approached Kṛṣṇa, offering her breast, laced with deadly intent. Yet, as Kṛṣṇa suckled, he revealed his true power, drawing out her life force.
In her final moments, Pūtanā realized her folly, but Kṛṣṇa, in his boundless compassion, granted her liberation, transforming her into a celestial being.
This episode illustrates the triumph of divine love over malice, reminding us that even the darkest intentions can be purified through grace and devotion.
Illustration: AI-generated (Vedha360)