Shri Krishna: welcome a friend
Begin with the introduction and its free friendship sheet. Read Krishna's welcome for Sudama, then the fruit seller's gift. Both stories have English and Hindi video companions. Choose one reading today; the whole collection need not be finished in one sitting.
Take one reading at a time. Allow extra time for videos, conversation and activities.
Start with the first readingYour reading path
Read in any order, or follow the path below.
Meet Shri Krishna: music, friendship and care
Who is Krishna? Explore Shri Krishna's flute, childhood stories and friendship with Sudama, then make a free friendship activity sheet together.
Wonder together: Which details help you recognise Krishna in this image?
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Krishna and Sudama’s little gift
Sudama reaches a palace with a small bundle of rice. Will his old friend still have room for him?
Wonder together: Before any miracle happened, what had Krishna already given Sudama?
Krishna and the fruit seller
Krishna brings grain to buy fruit, but most of it slips through his fingers. The fruit seller has a choice to make.
Wonder together: Why does it matter that the fruit seller gave the fruit before seeing the jewels?