Subhadra, now six years old, had blossomed into a bright and curious child, surrounded by an abundance of love. The palace was a hub of activity, with servants and guards attending to their duties. Rohini and Devaki were deeply engrossed in their devotional rituals, while Ugrasena and Shurasena were immersed in a heated discussion about state affairs. Meanwhile, Gada, Sarana, and the other children frolicking in the gardens, their laughter and shouts filling the air. Satyaki was engaged in a rigorous mace-practice session with Balram.
Amidst all this commotion, Krishna and Subhadra attempted to slip out of the palace .
Krishna and Subhadra tried to sneak out of the palace without anyone seeing them. They got out without being noticed.
Just then, they heard their names being called . They turned around to see their father, Vasudev, standing with his arms crossed. He was pretending to be angry, but they could see the hint of a smile on his face.
Vasudev: "Ah-ah, what do we have here? Trying to sneak out without saying goodbye?"
Krishna: (grinning) "pitha shree, we were just... uh... going for a walk."
Vasudev: (raising an eyebrow) "A walk? In simple clothes? Without guards?"
Subhadra: (giggling) "pitha shree, we wanted to have an adventure!"
Vasudev: (chuckling) "An adventure, eh? Well, I suppose you two are old enough to have some freedom. But be careful, and don't go too far."
Krishna: (excitedly) "Thanks, papa! We promise we'll be back soon."
Vasudev: (smiling) "See that you are. And don't think about sneaking past me again. I have eyes everywhere."
Krishna and subhadra looked at each other and cooked up a innocent look.
Subhadra: (laughing) "We wouldn't dream of it!"
Vasudev: (laughing) "Good. Now, off you go... but wait, I've changed my mind. I'll join you on this adventure!"
Krishna: (surprised) "Really, papa?"
Vasudev: (smiling) "Yes, really! I could use a break from palace duties. Let's go!"
Subhadra: (excitedly) "Yay! Papa's coming with us!"
Vasudev: (laughing) "Well, let's not waste any more time. Lead the way, my little adventurers!"
And with that, the three of them set off together, ready to face whatever adventures lay ahead.
As they entered the bustling market, Vasudev quickly changed into a simple tunic and headscarf, blending in with the crowd. He swept Subhadra up onto his shoulders, and she squealed with delight, her eyes shining with excitement.
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Krishna grinned, leading the way through the winding stalls. "Papa,you're the best!"
Vasudev chuckled, adjusting Subhadra's weight on his shoulders. "I try, my son. Now, what wonders shall we discover in this market?"
Subhadra bounced up and down, her ponytail bobbing behind her. "I want to see everything! Show me "
Krishna laughed, taking her hand. "Well, little sister, let's start with the sweet shops. We can sample all the treats."
Vasudev smiled, watching his children's antics. He felt carefree, unencumbered by his royal duties. For today, he was just a father, enjoying time with his kids.
As they wandered through the market, Subhadra pointed and exclaimed over colorful fabrics and exotic spices. Vasudev and Krishna indulged her curiosity, happy to see her so joyful.
As the day wore on, Vasudev, Krishna, and Subhadra came across a group of street kids playing with a makeshift ball made of twine and cloth. Without hesitation, Vasudev joined in, showing off his skills in a game of "seven stones and gilli dhanda" Krishna and Subhadra followed suit, laughing and competing with the other kids. their joy infectious as they ran and shouted together. The street kids welcomed them with open arms, and soon they were all playing together like old friends. Vasudev watched with a warm heart, happy to see his children connecting with their and experiencing the simple joys of childhood.
As they played, the street kids couldn't help but stare at Krishna and subhadra in awe. They had heard stories of the divine boy who lived in the Palace Beautiful!
vijay(a street boy) gazed after Subhadra, mesmerized by her sweet smile. "She's not just sweet, she's a divine princess, blessed by Mata Gouri herself," he whispered to his friends.
The other street kids nodded in awe, having heard stories of Subhadra's divine blessings.
They looked at Krishna.
Kunal whispered to his friends, "Is that... Krishna? The one they call the divine prince?"
Krishna overheard and smiled, "Shh, don't tell anyone, okay? We just want to play and have fun like normal kids."
Subhadra nodded in agreement, "Yes, please don't tell. We want to be like everyone else for today."
The street kids nodded eagerly, thrilled to be a part of the secret. They continued playing, and Subhadra's sweet nature shone through as she shared her sweets and played with the younger kids. She helped them up when they fell, and gave them hugs when they lost a game.
Kunal smiled at Krishna, "Your sister is so sweet. She's like a goddess, just like they say you are."
Krishna chuckled, "She's definitely a special one. And don't worry, we'll come back and play again soon."
As the day drew to a close, Vasudev called out, "Time to head back, kids! We don't want to be late for dinner."
Krishna and Subhadra said their goodbyes, and the street kids whispered, "We won't tell anyone that You're our secret friend."
Subhadra waved goodbye, her smile radiant, and Krishna ruffled Kunal's hair, "See you soon, friends."
As the palace gates closed, the little street kids whispered among themselves, their eyes shining with wonder.
"Did you see how sweet they were? They treated us like real friends!" said one.
"I know, right? They didn't even care that we're poor street kids," added another.
"And Subhadra didi, she's so kind and gentle. She was playing with us like we were her own siblings," said a third.
Kunal nodded, "And Krishna bhaiya, he's so brave and strong. But he was also really kind and humble."
The street kids all nodded in agreement, still in awe of the divine siblings' kindness and humility.
"You know, my grandma used to tell me stories about the gods and goddesses coming down to earth to play with humans," said one of the kids.
"I think we just met two of them today," said Kunal with a grin.
The street kids all giggled and whispered among themselves, feeling grateful for the unexpected encounter with the divine siblings.
