'What can I say about the Lord?'
'Whether one understands Him..'
'..or not.. He is still the Lord!'
'But he belongs to everyone.'
'Men, women and children.'
'So, unless children see Him as a child..'
'..how will they accept Him?'
'Parents and teachers..'
'..give children their love..'
'..but also scold them.'
'So, children want to see the Lord in a form..'
'..which is as mischievous as they are..'
'..which is as stubborn as they are..'
'..and who is given a scolding as they often are.'
'So, these exploits are for children..'
'..and also for those..'
'..who even in their old age, remain young at heart.'
'Hence, the nature of these exploits is vastly different..'
'..from the second half of Krishna's life.'
'But these exploits also contain a message for children..'
'..that children should not only play pranks.'
'But it is their duty to protect the environment..'
'..as well as everything attached to the environment around them.'
'This is a story of the bond between Nature and people.'
'As long as demons continue to destroy..
our forests and dwellings..'
'..it is necessary for people..'
'..to go on narrating to children the story of Krishna's childhood.'
- Two demons are burning down Nandgaon to ashes. - What?
Brother, I still cannot understand..
..what these two boys are made of.
You should have seen how they thrashed the demons.
Really!
Their leaps left us stunned.
Great!
This is due to Lord of the gods, Indra's blessings.
We must worship him.
Ask Yashoda to prepare for the worship.
I'll join you.
All of you prepare for the worship.
- Let's go. - Yes, let's go.
What's going on, Mother?
Worship.
Ask your father sometimes.
Why should he? My child will only ask his mother.
And listen, don't ever come between me and my son.
I'm warning you.
Go, dear. Have some butter from the hanging basket.
But first, tell me what's all this?
Preparations for the worship of Lord of gods Indra.
But why worship Indra?
Don't say that, Son.
His wrath can be terrible.
Mother, why worship such a terrifying God?
lt's not good to get angry.
What kind of God is this, Mother?
A God who gets angry if you don't worship him.
To worship is a human duty, Mother..
..but no God can compel worship.
Why are you smiling? Explain it to him.
You explain it yourself.
Why should I interfere between you and your Kanha?
But you must admit that what he says is logical.
You are his father.
If you can't explain, at least don't encourage him.
- No one can misguide Kanha, Yashoda. - Yes.
The other boys take their cows grazing..
..but Kanha takes entire Nandgaon grazing.
That's it. I said there'll be no worship of Indra.
Son, this is an ancestral custom.
Life is worship.
Yes. Then worship the worthy, Mother.
And who is worthy of worship, Son?
We are cowherds, Father.
Our life is linked to the cow.
So, we should worship the cow.
She gives us milk and butter.
So, worship the cow, Mother.
The cow, in turn, lives on the forest.
lf there were no forests, where would the cows graze?
So, Mother, worship those forests.
lf there were no forests, there would be no cows.
Worship the Yamuna which waters the trees.
Worship the mountains, Mother..
..against which the clouds burst to give rain..
..because of which our forests remain evergreen.
Worship these, Mother.
They alone are worthy of worship..
..as is the Govardhan mountain.
Don't fear Indra's wrath, Mother.
Only he is worthy of worship who does not get angry.
Just as you are worthy of my worship since you never get angry.
Don't speak so, Son. His wrath will be thunderous.
He holds a thunderbolt. Fear him , Son.
I don't fear him, Mother.
Lord! Save us lord.
Shyamsakha.
Come, Shyamsakha. Let's go to Kanha. Let's go.
Have you seen Lord Indra's wrath, Kanha?
Ask for His forgiveness..
..or else neither the cows nor we will survive today.
Don't smile Kanha.
Don't add fuel to Lord Indra's wrath.
Didn't you prevent His worship?
Now ask the Govardhan to protect us.
Run! Lord!
Hail Kanhaiya.
"The Goverdhan was lifted.."
"..by the Lord of Braj."
"Because of this feat of His.."
"..he will be known as Giridhar."
"He will be known as Giridhar."
"lndra begs for forgiveness.."
"..the Lord e_racts a promise."
"O Indra keep an eye.."
"..on my friend Arjun."
"On my friend Arjun."
What did you say?
Nand's son lifted the Govardhan mountain?
Yes, King.
But how can Nand have such a son?
Didn't Puttana kill him?
Weren't you the one to bring the news?
Yes, King.
Then?
King, maybe Nand had another son.
Did you see him lift the mountain?
Yes, King.
Then he cannot possibly be Nand's son.
All said and done, he's definitely Devaki's eighth son.
But I am not Puttana whom he can kill.
Nor am I the Govardhan which he can lift.
I am.. King of Mathura, Kansa.
I accept the Creator's challenge.
He says Devaki's eighth son will kill me..
..and I say that I myself will kill Devaki's eighth son.
So, will the king himself go to Nandgaon?
No, Prime Minister.
I won't go there.
He will come to Mathura.
I will invite my nephew.
And when he comes here. I shall pretend to embrace him.
Got it, Prime Minister?
Yes, King.
But why will he come on your invitation?
Yes. He will come..
..because Vasudev's dear friend, Akrur will fetch him.
Devaki also looks upon him as a brother.
When Akrur goes..
..no one will suspect anything amiss.
He will definitely come.
- Call Akrur. - Yes, King.
Hurry, Prime Minister.
Come, my friend.
lt seems you have clean forgotten me.
lt is impossible to forget you, King.
You were so busy with state affairs..
..that I did not think it fit to disturb you.
Why don't you say..
..that you are angry with me because of Devaki and Vasudev.
But now, even lam..
..ashamed of my deeds.
After all, she is your sister..
..and a friend is a friend.
I am sure if you embrace them.
They will forgive you all the past grief you gave them.
Are you sure?
Yes, King.
But I must take them a gift, Akrur.
A gift that will bring them happiness at sight.
What can be that gift, King?
The heavenly prophecy was..
..that Devaki's eighth son would kill me.
I cannot fight the Lord any longer.
What will I do with a life lived in this way?
When my sister and friend live in the darkness of the dungeon.
Akrur, I don't want such a life.
I shall take Devaki and Vasudev's eighth son to them as a gift.
I shall tell my nephew in their presence..
My child, kill me and perform your duty.
But to do this good work, I need your help, Friend.
I await your orders, King.
I want you to take my affectionate message to Nandgaon.
And bring back my nephew, Krishna.
What if Nandrai doesn't allow it, King?
Nand cannot refuse you, friend.
Call all of them on my behalf for the Dhanur ritual.
As you wish, King.
- Prime Minister. - Yes, King.
Get the elephant out and prepare the ground..
..for my nephew Krishna's arrival.
Let him see for himself how much his uncle Kansa loves him.
As you wish, King.
Where are you going, Radha?
Won't you listen to Kanha's flute?
Whenever he wants to, he comes and plays it for me.
Now, Kanha won't come to you.
Where else can he go if not to me?
She shows too many airs.
As if Kanha would come and play his flute for her.
As if it's not enough that we listen to his flute.
Sister, I'm convinced that he'll play his flute for me.
Go and bathe in the Yamuna.
As if he would play you his flute.
Everyone listens to his flute, but he plays for me alone.
Ask him if you don't believe me.
- Let's go to Kanha. - Yes.
Let's ask Krishna.
Where are your pots?
Are you here to tell me something or to ask me?
- To ask. - Fire away.
Who has the greatest right on your flute.
Not Radha, I hope?
She is not even from Nandgaon..
..and your flute is made from Nandgaon's bamboo.
Do you know the limits of Nandgaon, friend?
Nandgaon's expanse could spread across the three worlds..
..and in essence, they are my mother's eyes.
But my flute is for you alone.
Hence, tomorrow, I'll play my flute for you alone.
"The flute's being played by Mohan."
"It's what Radha desires for."
"The flute's being played by Mohan."
"It's what Radha desires for."
"And the melody flows."
"The tune of mirth and joy."
"The flute's being played by Mohan."
"It's what Radha desires for."
"The flute's being played by Mohan."
"It's what Radha desires for."
"And the melody flows."
"The tune of mirth and joy."
"The song of love plays wherever one sees."
"There's love of Shyam and Radha all over."
"It's a sign of the victory of love over lust."
"The time couldn't cast its shadow on the eternal love."
"There are many variations of the moon."
"The beauty of the moon."
"The union looks stunningly beautiful."
"There's music playing in all directions."
"It's the Lord that's Krishna and Radha."
"All the beauty secrets got utilized in it."
"It's the Lord that's Krishna and Radha."
"All the beauty secrets got utilized in it."
"The auspicious moon is in half on both sides."
"It's the Lord that's Krishna and Radha."
"There's nothing like differentiation in love."
"It's the Lord that's Krishna and Radha."
"The earth plays a musical instrument."
"The sky plays the other one."
"They together blend on their own."
"Creating a dance like picture."
"They together blend on their own."
"Creating a dance like picture."
"- Radha! - Krishna!"
"- Krishna! - Radha!"
"- Radha! - Krishna!"
Why are you so sad, Radha?
I feel as if a chariot's huge wheels are driving over my heart.
- Kanha. - Say.
Will you play the flute for me alone today?
Everyone listens to me play the flute..
..but I play it for you alone.
I won't allow anyone else to listen to your flute today.
Radha!
Elder brother.
What about the world, Krishna?
Why didn't you wake me up, Elder Brother?
Okay, Radha. I'll take my leave.
Kanha.
Wake up.
The time has come.
But why has the king called my son?
Don't ask that, Nandrai.
Both of us know and even the king, whose son Kanha is.
No. I don't trust the king.
Look, Akrur.
We have sacrificed many children to save him.
ls it the fruit of that sacrifice..
..that we send Kanha to the king?
No.
My Kanha is not the king's cow..
..that he can be prodded to Mathura.
- lf you wish that the army destroys Nandgaon.. - No.
..then I have nothing more to say, Nandrai.
And just think, who can kill the boy who lifted Govardhan?
Our respects, Uncle.
May you live long.
Son, he's here to take you to Mathura.
lt's said that Mathura town is more beautiful and..
..pleasing than Ravan's Lanka.
Son, now since Akrur has not seen Ravan's Lanka..
..how can he answer you?
Elder Brother, then we must see it for ourselves.
Yes. We must go.
I won't let you go.
- Mother. - Don't bother me, Kanha!
I won't ever let you go to Mathura.
Why don't you say something, Sister Rohini?
Sister Yashoda is right, Son.
Don't stop him, Yashoda.
You're not his mother.
That's why it's easy for you to say, "don't stop him."
But II am his mother. How can I not hold him back?
He is the only one left from those children born that day.
Should I myself send him to that killer?
No. That's impossible.
Mother! I am not going to tell the king my birth date.
Keep quiet, Son. I told you that I won't let you go.
Yashoda, Akrur will look after him in Mathura.
Just listen to him.
When even I cannot handle him here..
..how can Akrur control him in Mathura?
He is so carefree and unaware of his needs.
Nandgaon is his.
Stealing butter in Nandgaon is okay because..
..no one will take it amiss.
lf he breaks pots, no one says a word.
The day he doesn't steal butter, people come to enquire..
..whether he is feeling well or not.
Wherever he goes Nandgaon watches over him.
Who will do that there?
Your friend Devaki will Iook after him there.
But the poor thing is in captivity, Kanha's father.
I'm off to see Mathura, Mother.
You'll leave your mother in the greed to see Mathura, Kisna?
How far is Mathura, Mother?
You just have to call out to me and I'll return at a run.
Mother!
You are here absorbed in selecting flowers!
We have been looking for you all over the place.
What's wrong? Why are you so scared?
- Don't you know? - What?
Kanha is going to Mathura, Radha.
Stop him! He will never deny you.
How can I stop him?
I am a mere worshipper.
All I know that He is for sharing.
Did I not share him with you?
He is not mine alone, silly girls, that I can bind him to me.
He belongs to the world and Iet him settle there.
His love for us is like that wealth..
..which increases when distributed.
The tree becomes greener in the heat of separation.
Why don't you say outright that you won't stop him?
lt's not right to stop a flowing river and a breeze.
Do cry as He leaves, but don't stop Him.
lf the pot of water feels that it contains the moon..
..the fault is not the moon's, but the immature pot is to blame.
The moon is merely distributing its light from its fixed place.
Why make the folly of trying to posses what belongs to everyone?
Separation is also a part of life.
Kanha's leaving will make you richer.
Be content with that wealth.
Mother, wake up Kanha! We have to go far.
Let him sleep a moment more.
Kanha.
Mother.
How will you manage there, pampered child?
Get up and get ready for travel.
Be quick. Uncle will be getting restless for us.
Come now. Have your bath.
I am going to bathe him today.
Why do you laugh?
Mother, your son has grown up.
For a mother, her son never grows up, Balram.
The more he grows, the fonder a mother gets.
Come, Kanha.
"Cow, earth, speech and light."
"Mother is the source of all knowledge."
"Worshipping the cows.."
"..and appointing the Lord."