13 - Nurse Ratched and Umbrella Mountain

Stories From India
25 Feb 202419:28

Summary

TLDRIn 'Stories from India', host Narad Monei, a mythological character with eternal life, narrates tales of Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu. The episode revisits Krishna's escape from King Kamsa's prophecy and his encounter with the demon Putana, showcasing divine intervention. It also tells of Krishna's wisdom in challenging Indra's control over rain, using the Goan Mountain as a metaphorical umbrella to protect the people of Brindavan. The podcast draws parallels between Krishna and characters from 'Harry Potter', highlighting Krishna's fearlessness and wisdom.

Takeaways

  • ๐ŸŽต The podcast 'Stories from India' narrates myths, legends, and folk tales of India, hosted by Narad Monei, a character with eternal life and omniscience.
  • ๐Ÿ‘‘ The story of 'Cun', an evil king who imprisoned his sister to control the birth of her eighth child, Krishna, who was prophesied to kill him, is recounted.
  • ๐‘‚ Krishna, being the eighth child, escaped his fate with divine intervention and was swapped with another baby, Balam, to avoid Cun's wrath.
  • ๐Ÿ” Cun's search for Krishna led to the involvement of Putana, a shape-shifting demon, who was tasked with killing the baby but was defeated by Krishna's divine nature.
  • ๐Ÿผ Krishna's mother, Yasoda, unknowingly left him with Putana, who was disguised as a nurse, but Krishna's divine immunity saved him from her poisoned milk.
  • ๐ŸŒง๏ธ The story of Krishna lifting the Govardhan mountain to protect the people and cattle of Brindavan from excessive rainfall caused by Indra, the god of rain, is highlighted.
  • ๐ŸŒŠ Krishna's explanation of the water cycle to the villagers, challenging the belief in Indra's control over rain, is a key narrative in the script.
  • ๐Ÿน Krishna's comparison to Harry Potter, with similarities in their stories of prophecy and attempts on their lives, is drawn by the host.
  • ๐Ÿ The tale of Shesha, the ultimate snake and Vishnu's sidekick, who desired more significant roles in Vishnu's avatars, is briefly mentioned.
  • ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Krishna's fearless and wise nature is contrasted with Harry Potter's, emphasizing Krishna's better judgment and social skills.
  • ๐Ÿ“… Shesha's body is said to control the flow of time in the universe, with the ability to move time forward or stop it when coiled.

Q & A

  • What is the podcast 'Stories from India' about?

    -The podcast 'Stories from India' is about myths, legends, and folk tales from India, hosted by a mythological character named Narad Monein who has the gift of eternal life and knowledge.

  • Who is the host of the podcast and what are his characteristics?

    -The host of the podcast is Narad Monein, a mythological character who has the gift of eternal life, knowledge of the past, present, and future, and always speaks the truth. He is also a traveling musician and a storyteller by profession.

  • What is the story of Cun, the evil Tyrant King, in the podcast?

    -Cun, the evil Tyrant King, heard a prophecy that the eighth baby of his newly married sister would kill him. Instead of ignoring it, he imprisoned his sister and her husband to have absolute control over the baby. However, baby number seven, Balam, was swapped out by divine intervention for baby number eight, Krishna, who escaped the fate of his siblings.

  • What was the role of Putna in the story?

    -Putna was a demon employed by Cun. She was tasked with finding and killing the eighth baby, Krishna, who was prophesied to end Cun's reign. She disguised herself as a nurse to get close to Krishna, but her attempt to poison him backfired, and she was defeated.

  • How did Krishna demonstrate his divine powers as a baby?

    -Krishna demonstrated his divine powers by surviving an attempt on his life by Putna, who tried to poison him. Instead of being affected by the poison, Krishna caused Putna to become weak and die, showing that he was an avatar of a major God.

  • What is the significance of the story about Krishna and Indra?

    -The story about Krishna and Indra demonstrates Krishna's wisdom and power. Krishna explained the water cycle to the people, showing that rainfall is a natural process, not controlled by Indra. When Indra tried to punish the people by causing excessive rain, Krishna lifted the Govardhan Mountain to protect them, showing his strength and defiance against Indra's ego.

  • What is the connection between the story of Krishna and modern stories like Harry Potter?

    -The connection between Krishna's story and modern stories like Harry Potter lies in the themes of a prophesied child who is targeted by a villain, the use of divine intervention to protect the child, and the child's eventual demonstration of extraordinary powers and wisdom.

  • What is the role of Ananta Shesha, or Shesha Naga, in the mythology mentioned in the podcast?

    -Ananta Shesha, or Shesha Naga, is Vishnu's sidekick in Hindu mythology. He is large enough to serve as a daybed for Vishnu and accompanies Vishnu everywhere, playing various roles in Vishnu's avatars, including being a rope in the Matsya Avatar and having the power to control the flow of time in the universe.

  • What is the significance of the story about the dead mouse and business principles mentioned at the end of the podcast?

    -The story about the dead mouse and business principles is a teaser for the next episode, suggesting that it will involve a historical tale with a modern business twist, showing how clever business principles can change one's life.

  • How can listeners provide feedback or get in touch with the podcast?

    -Listeners can provide feedback or get in touch with the podcast by leaving a comment or a review on the site sfipodcast.com, tweeting at SFI podcast, or finding them on Instagram or Facebook.

  • What is the source of the music used in the podcast?

    -The music used in the podcast is from Purple Planet, an online music platform that provides royalty-free music, which can be found at purple-planet.com.

Outlines

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๐Ÿ‰ Introduction to Krishna's Tale

The podcast 'Stories from India' hosted by Narad Monei delves into Indian myths, legends, and folk tales. This episode revisits Krishna, a central figure from a previous episode, and provides a recap. The story focuses on King Kamsa, who imprisons his sister to prevent the birth of a prophesied child that threatens his rule. Despite his efforts, Krishna escapes, leading to a search for all babies born on a specific day. Kamsa sends Putana, a shape-shifting demon, to kill Krishna in his infancy. However, Putana's attempt to poison Krishna backfires, leading to her own demise.

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๐ŸŒง๏ธ Krishna and the Rainfall

In Brindavan, Krishna questions the villagers' practice of worshiping Indra, the god of rain, for their livelihood. He challenges the belief in divine control over rainfall by explaining the water cycle. When Indra, offended by the lack of offerings, unleashes a torrential downpour, Krishna lifts the Govardhan Mountain to shield the villagers and their cattle. This act not only protects them from the rain but also demonstrates Krishna's immense strength and defiance against Indra's perceived tyranny.

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๐Ÿ“š Krishna's Wisdom and Comparisons

The podcast explores Krishna's character, drawing parallels with Harry Potter and other mythological figures. Krishna is portrayed as a wise, fearless, and attractive hero, unlike Harry Potter who often shows poor judgment. The episode also discusses Balarama, Krishna's older brother and sidekick, and his role in various avatars. The comparison extends to the roles of Shesha, Vishnu's sidekick, and the moral implications of his wish fulfillment gone wrong.

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๐Ÿ Shesha Nag and Upcoming Stories

The final paragraph introduces Shesha Nag, Vishnu's sidekick, who controls the flow of time in the universe. His role in the mythology is explored, highlighting his importance in various avatars and his relationship with Vishnu. The host teases the next episode, which will feature a story about a modern retail giant set 500 years ago, involving characters associated with bees, wasps, and hornets. The episode concludes with a call for feedback and acknowledgment of listeners' contributions.

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Keywords

๐Ÿ’กNarad Muni

Narad Muni is a central figure in Hindu mythology, known for his eternal life, omniscience, and role as a divine sage. In the script, he is portrayed as the host of the podcast, 'Stories from India,' where he shares myths, legends, and folk tales, embodying the theme of storytelling and wisdom transmission.

๐Ÿ’กKrishna

Krishna is a major deity in Hinduism, revered for his divine attributes and as an avatar of Lord Vishnu. The script discusses Krishna's early life, where he overcame the evil King Kamsa's attempts to kill him, illustrating the theme of divine intervention and heroism.

๐Ÿ’กDivine Intervention

Divine intervention refers to the involvement of a deity or supernatural power in human affairs. In the script, divine intervention is depicted when Krishna is swapped out by the gods to save him from King Kamsa, highlighting the theme of protection and the divine's role in human destiny.

๐Ÿ’กProphecy

A prophecy is a prediction or a statement about the future, often of a ominous or significant nature. The script mentions a prophecy that King Kamsa heard, which led him to imprison his sister to prevent the birth of a child who would kill him, thus driving the narrative and setting up the conflict.

๐Ÿ’กPuta

Puta, in Hindu mythology, is a demoness who was sent by King Kamsa to kill Krishna. In the script, Putana's attempt to poison Krishna illustrates the theme of evil and the constant threats faced by divine figures in their earthly manifestations.

๐Ÿ’กAvatar

An avatar, in Hinduism, is the manifestation of a deity in a form that can interact with the physical world. The script refers to Krishna as an avatar of Vishnu, emphasizing the theme of divine descent and the divine's engagement with the mortal world.

๐Ÿ’กIndra

Indra is the Hindu god of rain and thunderstorms, associated with power and authority. The script describes a story where Krishna challenges Indra's control over rainfall, demonstrating the theme of questioning traditional beliefs and the power dynamics between gods and mortals.

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๐Ÿ’กWater Cycle

The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. In the script, Krishna explains the water cycle to the people of Vrindavan, challenging the belief in Indra's control over rain, and illustrating the theme of scientific understanding versus mythological attribution.

๐Ÿ’กGokul

Gokul is a place in Indian mythology, known as the childhood home of Krishna. The script mentions Gokul as the place where Krishna was hidden from King Kamsa, underscoring the theme of refuge and the significance of place in mythology.

๐Ÿ’กYasoda

Yasoda is Krishna's foster mother in Hindu mythology, known for her deep affection and care for him. In the script, Yasoda's decision to hire Putana as a nurse for Krishna highlights the theme of maternal love and the vulnerability of divine figures in their human forms.

๐Ÿ’กVrishchik

Vrishchik, also known as Scorpion, is one of the zodiac signs in Hindu astrology. The script refers to Vrishchik as the sign under which Krishna was born, indicating the theme of astrology and its influence on life events in Indian culture.

๐Ÿ’กShasthi

Shasthi is a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Shashthi, the goddess of the sixth day of the lunar fortnight. The script mentions the confusion about which Shasrti the Goan Mountain lifting story occurred on, highlighting the theme of cultural festivals and their significance.

Highlights

Introduction to the podcast 'Stories from India', which discusses myths, legends, and folk tales from India.

Host Narad Mone introduces himself as a mythological character with the gift of eternal life and knowledge.

The story of Cun, an evil tyrant king who imprisons his sister to control the birth of her eighth child, destined to kill him.

Divine intervention swaps baby number seven with baby number eight, Krishna, to save him from Cun's clutches.

Cun sends Pua, a shape-shifting demon, to kill Krishna, but Krishna's divine nature protects him and defeats Pua.

Yasoda, Krishna's adoptive mother, believes Pua was a demon killed by Krishna, showcasing his divine protection.

Krishna's explanation of the water cycle to the villagers, challenging the traditional belief in Indra, the god of rain.

Indra's retaliation by unleashing incessant rain, which Krishna counters by lifting the Govardhan Mountain to shield the villagers.

The story of Krishna lifting the Govardhan Mountain, demonstrating his superhuman strength and wisdom.

Comparison of Krishna's story with that of Harry Potter, highlighting similarities and differences in their mythologies.

The role of Balaram, Krishna's older brother and sidekick, and the unique dynamic of their relationship in Indian mythology.

Introduction of Shesha Nag, Vishnu's sidekick, and his various roles and desires across different avatars.

Shesha Nag's control over time, where his body's movement can influence the flow of time in the universe.

Upcoming story preview about a dead mouse and its impact on life when clever business principles are applied.

A cautionary note about the character associated with bees, wasps, and hornets to be featured in the next episode.

Invitation for listeners to provide feedback and corrections if any errors are found in the podcast.

Acknowledgment of listeners and sources of music used in the podcast, with a reminder to tune in for the next episode.

Transcripts

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hello and welcome to stories from India

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a podcast where we talk about myths

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Legends and folk tales from

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India I'm your host narad monei and I'm

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a mythological character myself I have

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the gift of eternal life and knowledge

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of the past the present and the future

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and I also always speak the truth I'm a

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traveling musician and a Storyteller by

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profession I used to walk around with

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the wiena telling my stories for several

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Millennia but podcasting has made my job

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so much

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easier this week we are back to

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Krishna if you haven't heard episode 11

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it's a good idea to begin with with that

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but if not I'll provide a quick recap

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for you the character this week is a

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creature that can control the laws of

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physics simply by stretching and

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unstretch cun was an evil Tyrant

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King he heard a prophecy that the eighth

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baby of his newly married sister would

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kill

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him instead of laughing it off over cozy

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fireside chats with the new couple cuns

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put his newly married sister and her

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husband into prison not to prevent the

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baby being born but to have absolute

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control over it the moment it entered

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the

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world unfortunately his plan worked very

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well for babies 1- six but baby seven

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balam was swapped out by divine

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intervention for baby number eight

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swapping was still what the gods chose

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but they had the dad do all the hard

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work in

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instead so Krishna the baby escaped the

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fate of his brothers and

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sisters

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unfortunately CS found out about it

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we'll pick up the story right

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here cuns dispatched people far and wide

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to find all babies born on that day ay

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or the eighth day of that

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month just like Voldemort had sent out

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his Death

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Eaters

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soon one of his Scouts came back with

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the news of a baby in Gokul to nandaba

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and

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Yoda K knew what to do he sent for

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Pua putina was a demon in his

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employee and she was trusted enough to

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be

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salaried she could change shape sort of

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like Rogue from the X-Men

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series which might make you think that

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putna probably earned multiple salaries

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by pretending to be multiple

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people and just like Rogue Pua preferred

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to be in her natural form which others

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may have found less pleasing to the eye

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but she

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didn't and just like Magneto cuns

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encouraged her to be herself and not

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simply eye candy for the rest of the

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world that had not been nice to

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her K told putna the

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backstory he had putna listen to episode

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11 of this

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podcast Buna was ready all right I will

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take an army of people and go crush this

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child probably thinking this was just a

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baby she could do the job alone and

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pretend to have been the Army when it

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was time to claim salaries and

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bonuses no no I need you to be subtle

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said

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k Why asked putna you rule this land we

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can simply Crush all of Gokul you have

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the resources to do

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it K replied but then if anything goes

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wrong social media will be all over it I

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still get a question or two in every

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press conference about how I meant to

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destroy the eighth baby and failed they

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called it gross incompetence at the

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highest level I was trending on Twitter

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for

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weeks puta

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sympathized I hear you she

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said if subtlety is what you want then

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subtlety is what you get I'll head to

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Gokul right now watch the evening news

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for a tragic accident in

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Goku I try and message you or post a

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picture or something on Instagram but

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I'm not sure I'll have signal out

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there she changed her shape and clothes

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into that of a very attractive young

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nurse and walked over to

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Gokul

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honestly I'd have personally changed

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shape into an eagle and reached Gokul

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quickly but maybe Pua needed time to

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plan out her

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strategy Krishna had already built up

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some reputation then and it was easy to

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find out which house he lived

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in seeing as Krishna was about a month

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old she advertised herself exclusively

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as a nurse for one month

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holds putna was in luck Yoda was in the

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market for a nurse to take care of her

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baby nandaba was out minding the

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cows not that the cows needed any

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minding the cow herd's job is more

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important during the walk to and from

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the

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meadow Yoda who was a milkmaid took her

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job very

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seriously there was a sale on the latest

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edition butter making equipment and she

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absolutely had to buy it but a shopping

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mall was no place for a one-month-old

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baby bna's advertisement of her Services

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as a nurse to one Monon olds which she

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was conveniently shouting out right

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outside Yoda's door was exactly what

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Yoda

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needed it didn't matter that Yoda had

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never seen putna before but the girl had

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a very Charming appearance and Krishna

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smiled at her so that must mean it was

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quite all right to leave her darling son

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in the hands of this perfect stranger

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right yasoda quickly grabbed her

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reusable shopping bags indicated all

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emergency phone numbers and rushed to

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the mall maybe she'd get a bonus milk

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pil or

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something putr got to work right away

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she nursed the baby but with a little

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twist she had coated the source of milk

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with a very strong poison

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the baby was still smiling at her it

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latched on no

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problem but then as it drank the effect

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was the opposite of what putna

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expected the baby wasn't affected by the

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poison instead she herself went weak her

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energy levels dipped and drained away

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she couldn't keep up her disguise

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anymore

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either powerless she realized this was

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the end for her she knew this child had

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to be an avatar of a major God and that

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she was way out of her League here when

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Yoda returned she was shocked at the

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scene with putina in her true form

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lifeless on the floor and Krishna

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peacefully sleeping in his

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crib there was only one possible

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explanation for this

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incident the lifeless hideous body

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belonged to a demon who had come to the

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house looking for

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food Pua sticking to her Duty must have

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fought this Beast the Beast probably ate

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up puta seeing as she didn't seem to be

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around

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anymore the demon then would have eaten

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her baby too but probably choked on Pua

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Yoda thought

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chokingly oh well guess nandaba had the

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garanon task of hauling away the demon

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when he got

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back there are many more stories of

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Krishna there are broadly two themes

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either those that demonstrate cute

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childlike and superhuman Behavior sort

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of like baby Superman lifting a car or

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those that involve him defeating an

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adversary sent specifically to destroy

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him or in a few cases to just humble

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him this next story combines both of

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these

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themes we'll fast forward a few

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years Krishna his coward family and all

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the other coward families were now in

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brindavan a place near

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Maura Krishna observed how everyone was

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gathering gifts he asked nand Baba why

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is everyone Gathering all that

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stuff nand Baba replied it's for the big

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prayer to IND ra the god of

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rain Krishna said and why is everyone

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worshiping

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Indra nand Baba replied because this is

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ancient India and the way we take care

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of our cattle and whatever food we grow

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is entirely dependent on the rain and

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that is controlled entirely by

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Indra so you're just bribing Indra to

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keep the rain coming asked

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Krishna nand Baba

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replied bribing is a strong word let me

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explain something called quit

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proquo Krishna quickly interrupted with

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all due respect let me explain something

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called the water cycle he explained it

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not just to nandaba but also to everyone

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else given krishna's Magnetic

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Personality and the way he explained the

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water cycle everyone was convinced that

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the rainfall they received was dependent

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on the melting of glaciers and

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evaporation from water bodies and not

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something that could be simply turned

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off by a god with a huge

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ego they were right and also

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wrong yes Indra could control the

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RS when he found out he wouldn't be

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getting gifts from the reavan

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cowards he didn't turn off the

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rains he turned them on at full

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blast he kept the rains coming at full

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strength and pretty soon it looked like

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this was going to need matsa or unicorn

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fish all over again but Krishna stepped

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in to save the day

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again he saw how everyone in brindavan

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was soaking wet and their cattle

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besides it was hard to even see with

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rain pouring in sheets like

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this if only here had an umbrella while

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he tried to think of a

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solution an

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umbrella wait a minute that was the

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answer an

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umbrella he gathered all the people of

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ravan and cattle did a few

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calculations P * the radius

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squared and then measured and picked the

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right spot on a nearby Mountain the

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mountain was called

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Goan once he picked that spot on

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Goan he picked up goer and by that

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spot yeah lifting a mountain isn't too

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hard is it I just lifted a couple myself

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over breakfast this

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morning that mountain became an umbrella

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for

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everyone Indra could not make it rain on

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the cattle and people

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anymore he tried raining real hard on

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the mountain but that just did

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nothing in fact as if to shame Indra

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Krishna was now balancing the mountain

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on his

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pinky sometime later Indra had to admit

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defeat the Reigns were back but just the

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way the people wanted Indra did get some

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prayers out of it and everyone got to

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see an awesome demonstration of the use

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of the world's biggest umbrella and

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krishna's Pinky didn't even

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hurt that's it for the stories now some

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notes

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the Goan Mountain lifting story is

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thought to have occurred around

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sankranti a local Indian festival that

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happens to be this

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week but there are 12 different

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santis there is some confusion about

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exactly which sankranti this story

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happened on but it doesn't

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matter all of the calendars in human use

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are inaccurate to one degree or the

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other

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so it doesn't really

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matter krishna's stories May remind you

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somewhat of walmort and Harry

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Potter the comparisons are striking I

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mean even the name Harry sounds like

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hurry which is another name for

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Krishna K was ashamed of his dad and had

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him

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imprisoned just as Voldemort

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did the prophecy was nearly identical

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though Harry Potter is one left room for

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Voldemort to possibly kill

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him that had to be different of course

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because if the prophecy simply said that

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Harry would certainly kill walmort I

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don't think the books would have sold as

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much walmort actually killed Harry's

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parents while cuns imprisoned Harry's

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parents for life not the same but

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similar the baby in each case was taken

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to a place where they could grow up in

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an

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onity the difference is that nandaba and

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yeshoda were the opposite of the durle

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they treated hurry as regular parents do

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showering him with love as well as a bit

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of discipline when

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required Krishna had several runin with

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snakes good and bad and he could

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communicate with them though not in

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parcel

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tongue while you might be tempted to

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think of Krishna B RAM and subadra as

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Harry Ron and Herm this would be wrong

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Krishna was Fearless like Harry but

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never showed bad judgment like Harry

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Potter often

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does Krishna was well read and wise like

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Herm but not socially

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awkward and

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Ron I'm not sure what Ron brought to the

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table in the trio but if you think

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attractiveness Krishna had that

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too balam was krishna's sidekick the

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older than

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him this is unusual in Indian mythology

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where AG is proportional to respect

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commanded over and over walmort and his

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Death Eaters engineered Harry Potter

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assassination attempts as

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ConEd every one of those

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failed and just like in Harry Potter all

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the parents and Guardians seem perfectly

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content with putting their children in

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the the most dangerous positions

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possible I mean battling fire breathing

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dragons and being sent into the dark

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forest for detention for the crime of

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unsafely walking around after hours in

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school just doesn't make any

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sense the character this week is shash

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nag or ultimate snake shag is vishnu's

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sidekick he floats around in the ocean

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of

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milk and he's large enough for his body

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to serve as a daybed for

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Vishnu he accompanies Vishnu everywhere

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for example during the Mia Avatar while

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Vishnu had the all important role of

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being the unicorn fish that saved

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Humanity shag's role was that of a rope

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to tie manu's boat to the Horn of the

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fish not an unimportant task but not the

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most glamorous one either in subsequent

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avatars shag AED his grievance to Vishnu

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and was given more and more important

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roles but all of them came out not quite

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the way he

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wanted sort of like a classic morality

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tale about wish fulfillment gone wrong

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when shag asked to be born as a human he

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got to be lakshman to vishnu's Ram

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lakshman was obviously a sidekick in the

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ramayan or it would have been called the

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lakshmanan he told Vishnu no fa you got

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to be the older brother next time make

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me the older

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brother sure thing said Vishnu and in

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the next AAR shag was

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bam and despite being krishna's older

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brother he had the supporting role yet

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again it's said that shag's body

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controls the flow of time in the

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universe if the snake UNC calls its body

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time can move forward but but when it

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coils time stands still and the universe

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can even blink out of

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existence that's it for this week next

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week we'll learn about how a dead mouse

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can change your life if you apply some

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clever business principles it's the

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story of a very well-known modern retail

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giant but set 500 years

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ago approach the character next week

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with caution because she is a associated

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with bees wasps and

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hornets and I'm not talking about a DC

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Comics

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superhero because I'm thousands of years

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old my memory may be imperfect at times

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so if you see any errors in my podcast

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please let me know by leaving a comment

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or a review on the site sfip podcast.com

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or tweet at SFI podcast or find me on

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Instagram or Facebook as always thank

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you for your feedback I'll call out a

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few more people this week sarj Simi

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nitish adiya sna nidi Karthik Sama and

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cavia the music is from purple

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planet.com that's

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purple-planet.com

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I'll see you next

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