Krishna Crawling

Chuckling, Kanha came crawling,

Trying to catch His reflection

In the bejewelled courtyard of Nanda.

One moment He would stare at His shadow

Then move His hands to hold it

Chuckling in delight, two teeth showing

Again and again He would try.

Calling Nanda to come and see

Yasoda watched in joy

Then covering Sur's Lord with her aanchal

She began to feed her boy.

Translation note: aanchal - tailpiece of the sariTranslated by: Kalaivani Retnavellu