"Children should play - that's their job." My grandmother, who taught and interacted with young children always said that. She was so right. Many times we see children being burdened with too many responsibilities and they are not given sufficient time to play and enjoy their childhood. This is not at all beneficial since later on they may decide to engage in leisurely activities that may not be so savoury. When a parent sees this they will regret their attitude towards the child when he/she was younger.
Kanhaji was a typical mischievous little boy when He lived with Nand and Yashoda as his parents and Balarama to keep him company. He was always engaged in exploits that showed us that he was a happy little child. This is why so many people can identify with and love Him in this child form. People love children and we all love Kanhaji. Again, He is teaching us a lesson on how to live, when you are younger you can play as much as you like and indulge in tasty food as much as you like. But when you get older you must take up your responsibilities and fulfill them completely - just like He did when he helped the Pandavas in the battle at Kurukshetra and when He killed Kans, his evil uncle.
The picture I have chosen shows Him playing and teasing a gopi while trying to get the butter in the pot on her head.
Jai Shri Krishna.
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