But the cowherds of Gokula were worried at what they thought were bad omens. First there was the death of Putana, next there was the overturning of the huge cart and finally there was the uprooting of the trees. They were not aware that Krishna was responsible for all this. They thought that some terrible danger was about to befall Gokula. So with their carts and their cattle, they left for Vrindavana.

Rama and Krishna grew up there. They looked after the calves, they played in the field, they wore peacock feathers on their heads and they played the flute. Amongst their close friends were Shakha and Vishakha.