Sakshi Gopal (Children's Story Book)

Gopal the Lord who stood as witness

Sakshi Gopal is the story of an old brahmin who had the desire to go to Vrindavan to see Lord Krishna and the young brahmin who assisted him on his pilgrimage. When they arrived in Vrindavan after a long journey the old brahmin prommised to give his daughter in marriage to the young brahman to thank him for helping him make this pilgrimage. However, when they returned the old brahmin's family became very upset about this because the young brahmin was from a lower family. So the old brahmin was forced to go back on his promise and refused to give his daughter to the young brahmin. To act as the witness in this disagreement amoung His devotees Lord Krishna--as Sakshi Gopal (witness Gopal)--travelled from Vrindavan to the village...