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Information about Krishna comes to us from various Hindu scriptures. They relate detailed episodes from Krishna’s life, including his early days as a mischievous child and amorous youth. Most scholars believe that these stories are an embellishment of the historical Krishna. Here are some of the highlights that are recounted. | Information about Krishna comes to us from various Hindu scriptures. They relate detailed episodes from Krishna’s life, including his early days as a mischievous child and amorous youth. Most scholars believe that these stories are an embellishment of the historical Krishna. Here are some of the highlights that are recounted. | ||
== Childhood and Youth == | |||
Krishna was born in a region south of Delhi, India. Before his birth a voice from heaven prophesies that he will destroy his uncle, the wicked king Kamsa. Immediately after Krishna’s birth his father, through divine intervention, smuggles the newborn to safety to live among the cowherds. | Krishna was born in a region south of Delhi, India. Before his birth a voice from heaven prophesies that he will destroy his uncle, the wicked king Kamsa. Immediately after Krishna’s birth his father, through divine intervention, smuggles the newborn to safety to live among the cowherds. | ||