Lord Krishna's birth was a divine response to Mother Earth's plea for relief from evil rulers and kings.
A prophecy foretold that Krishna, the eighth son of Devaki and Vasudeva, would end Kansa's tyrannical rule.
Lord Vishnu incarnated as Krishna to rescue humanity from the oppression of rulers like Kansa.
Krishna's miraculous birth in prison saw Vasudeva being freed and obstacles removed from his path.
Krishna was exchanged with a newborn girl, Yogamaya, who transformed and foretold Kansa's defeat.
Raised as a cowherd in Gokul, Krishna displayed skill as a musician and returned to Mathura to slay Kansa.
Krishna formed a deep friendship with Arjuna and served as his charioteer in the Kurukshetra war.
The Bhagavad Gita, delivered by Krishna on the battlefield, emphasized desireless action for a divine cause.
Krishna's teachings in the Bhagavad Gita made spirituality accessible to ordinary people and encouraged world acceptance.