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99: Putana - She Came With Poison. He Gave Her Grace.
Kamsa sent a demoness to kill the infant Krishna in Gokul.Putana had one power above all others - she could take any form she wished.She came as a woman of such extraordinary beauty that the women of the village thought the goddess of fortune herself had arrived.Nanda was away.The household was under the care of Yashoda and Rohini.No one thought to question her.She walked in, picked up the child, and offered him her poisoned breast.The infant closed his eyes, as if afraid.Then he took it.New story every day.Follow so you never miss one.
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