An Illustration to the Bhagavata Purana: Miracles of Krishna's Childhood

The illustration depicts in narrative format, miracles from Krishna's childhood indicating his Divinity, that are described in Canto 10 of the Bhagavata Purana.

Fairly good overall condition. Some abrasion to pigment on white jammu on male seated at right, and on the skirts of female figures. Minor scuff marks along margin of image, and crease marks along lower margin. Slight fade marks on sandy ground on left side of image. This image comprises two separate piece of paper which have been glued together. Exhibited in temporary frame.
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On the upper left the infant Krishna is shown slipping from his mother's grasp as he lies on a low stool, and attempting to rise on his own.

This occassion was marked by a celebration at which Krishna's parents Yashodha and Nanda invited and entertained Brahmins, as seen at center right. 

During the ceremonies, Yashodha, preoccupied with her duties as a hostess, did not heed Krishna's cries as he lay in the yard beneath a cart. To get his mother's attention, the Divine infant kicked his feet up toppling the cart and scattering all the pots that were stacked atop. The ensuing confusion is depicted in detail at center left.

When Krishna was a year old, a demon named Trinavarta attacked him assuming the form of the forceful whirlwind. The gale carried the infant Krishna high in the air. However, the Divine child caught Trinavarta by his neck and choked him. The demon's supine body is seen at lower left.