Story #1: (Most Excited) Krishna lifts Mount Govardhan
In a tale from the Bhagwata and other Puranas, a young Shri Krishna questions the tradition of worshiping Lord Indra in his village of Braj, suggesting that farmers should focus on their duties rather than rituals. The villagers follow Krishna's advice and abandon the puja. In retaliation, an angered Indra unleashes devastating rains and floods upon Vrindavan. Seeking refuge, the villagers and their cattle turn to Krishna, who effortlessly lifts the massive Govardhan Hill to shield them from the deluge. For seven days, they find safety beneath the hill. Stunned by Krishna's power, Indra relents and ends the storms. Krishna gently restores the hill, and the villagers rejoice, realizing his divine nature. Indra humbly seeks forgiveness, and Krishna imparts wisdom about duty and dharma, ultimately dispelling Indra's false pride.
Story #2: Ganesh and Kartikeya's Race
Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati organized a competition between their sons, Ganesh and Kartikeya, to determine who could circumnavigate the universe first. Kartikeya, the older brother, immediately rode his peacock to circle the world at great speed. In contrast, Ganesh, known for his wisdom, took a different approach. He simply circled his parents, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, believing them to be the embodiment of the universe. When Kartikeya returned after his exhausting journey, he was surprised to find Ganesh already there, circling their parents. Ganesh's deep understanding of the universe's essence impressed Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. In recognition of Ganesh's wisdom, they declared him the winner. This story emphasizes the value of wisdom over physical prowess and the importance of recognizing the divinity within one's family.
Story 3: The Crow and the Pitcher
In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he must die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink. In a pinch a good use of our wits may help us out.
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