Nanda and Vasudeva Meet

Chapter 5

In Vrindavana, there was a grand festival for baby Krishna’s birth. The town was beautifully decorated, the inhabitants brought wonderful gifts and Nanda Maharaja generously offered charity to the entire community.

As per custom, Nanda Maharaja dutifully went to Mathura to pay his taxes to Kamsa. There he met Vasudeva, who enquired about the wellbeing of the two transcendental boys. Nanda described the jubilation and happiness in Vrindavana, but expressed his sincere sympathy for the tragic events that Vasudeva and Devaki had to go through. Foreseeing more disturbances from Kamsa, Vasudeva advised Nanda to return home immediately and remain vigilant.