The Story of Krishna's Birth One night, Lord Vishnu appears in Devaki's dream and reveals that “I am going to take birth as your 8th child and you must exchange me with the child of King Nand”. Follow for More On one stormy night, Devaki gave birth to her 8th child in the prison, the avatar of Lord Vishnu. That was a divine birth. Follow for More To protect Krishna, Vasudeva placed the baby securely in a small basket and began his journey to King Nand’s place, Gokul. Follow for More To protect Krishna, Shesh Naag covered Vasudeva and shielded him until he crossed the river. Vasudeva carried Krishna and reached Gokul; he left him at King Nand’s place to take care of him. Follow for More On the stormy night, Yashoda gave birth to a girl. Vasudeva swapped her with Krishna and returned to prison. When Kansa came to kill the 8th child, the girl revealed that the eighth child had already come to end him. Follow for More Little Krishna was very naughty and famous for his love for butter, his mischievous acts of stealing butter, teasing gopis (cowherd girls), and dancing to the rhythm of an enchanting flute. Follow for More Krishna’s naughtiness became famous as the divine child who defeated many creatures sent by Kansa since his birth. Follow for More As he grew, his divine acts demonstrated his divine nature. Krishna performed miracles, lifted the Goverdhan Mountain with his little finger, defeating Kansa in Mathura, and fulfilling the prophecy. Follow for More Next Story