Merciful Krishna

See the greatness of Krishna;

though Lord, Father and Master of the world

he willingly bears the arrogance of his close devotees

Shiva and Brahma were roaring mad

when Bhrigu kicked them,

but he gently pressed the sage's foot

when it struck his breast!'

Which of the gods

can emulate him?

He befriends selflessly;

Embracing his foe Ravana's brother, Vibhisana' as lovingly as his own

brother Bharata, sending to heaven the demoness Putana

who tried to kill him'-

Such is Sura's Lord,

the selfless Giver.

Translated by: Kalaivani Retnavellu