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Radha and Krishna’s Flower Garland Challenge

Radha and Krishna’s Flower Garland Challenge

Krishna was hiding something colorful behind his back—but what was he planning? A playful surprise soon turns into a fun challenge for Radha, Krishna, and the sakhis!

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What Was Krishna Hiding?

One morning, the sakhis saw Krishna under a tree.

His hands were behind his back.

He had a playful smile.

“What are you hiding?” Lalita asked.

Krishna slowly showed his hands.

They were full of colorful flowers!

But what was he going to do with them?

A cheerful young Krishna hides a bouquet of flowers behind his back while smiling at four happy gopis near a river and trees.

A Flower Surprise

Krishna sat beside Radha.

Radha picked up some flowers and began tying them together.

Krishna did the same.

Soon, everyone understood.

They were making flower garlands!

The sakhis happily brought more flowers and helped them.

Then Krishna looked at his garland and smiled.

“Mine will be the best!” he said.

Radha smiled but said nothing.

The sakhis had a fun idea.

Young Krishna sits playfully covered in colorful flowers while four joyful girls laugh and watch him near a river outdoors.

The Garland Challenge

“Let’s have a garland challenge!” said Vishakha.

Everyone cheered.

Radha and Krishna began making their garlands.

Krishna worked very fast.

But suddenly—

SNAP!

His string broke!

Flowers fell all over him.

Everyone laughed, including Krishna.

Radha helped him fix the string.

Then Krishna found a beautiful flower and gave it to Radha.

Soon, they forgot all about winning.

They were too busy laughing and having fun together.

Radha and Krishna sitting together among flowers.

Who Won?

At last, both garlands were ready.

“Who won?” Krishna asked.

The sakhis looked at both garlands.

Then Lalita smiled.

“Everyone won!”

“Everyone?” Krishna asked.

“Yes!” said Vishakha. “Because we all had fun together!”

Radha placed her garland around Krishna.

Krishna placed his garland around Radha.

The sakhis clapped and laughed.

In the end, no one cared whose garland was better.

Being happy together was the best prize.

Moral: Having fun together is more important than winning.

Quick quiz

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1. What was Krishna hiding behind his back?
2. Who suggested the garland challenge?
3. What is the main lesson of the story?

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