00:00The people of Vrindavan loved the cool waters of the Yamuna river.
00:04Every day they came to fill pots, wash clothes and let their cows drink.
00:09But one summer, something terrible happened.
00:12The water turned black and began to smell.
00:16A giant serpent named Kaliya had made the river his home.
00:20His poison killed the fish and made everyone afraid.
00:25No one dared to go near.
00:28But little Krishna couldn't bear to see his friend sad.
00:32One morning, he jumped right into the river.
00:36The villagers gasped as bubbles rose and waves splashed high.
00:40Deep underwater, Krishna fought the angry serpent who coiled around him tightly.
00:47Then Krishna began to dance on Kaliya's many heads, his flute music calming the creature.
00:54Beaten but peaceful, Kaliya finally bowed.
00:58Forgive me Krishna, he hissed.
01:02Krishna smiled kindly.
01:04Leave this river and no one will harm you again.
01:08Kaliya slithered away and the water turned clear once more.
01:14The people of Vrindavan cheered as Krishna rose from the river, shining like the sun.
01:20True strength lies not in anger or fear, but in courage, kindness and forgiveness.
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