Janmashtami reminds us: even gods choose humble beginnings sometimes.

गोकुल में उत्सव, हर आंगन में झांकी, आज जन्मे नटखट नंदलाल।

He taught a warrior that the mind is both friend and enemy — depending on who trains it.

Butter-stealing, heart-stealing — Kanha never really needed permission for either.