You repeatedly make me drink raw milk and do not give me butter or bread; Surdas says, may the pair of both brothers, Krishna and Balarama (Hari and Haladhar), live long.
In this tender verse, poet Surdas captures the innocent complaint of little Krishna to Mother Yashoda. Upset that his hair is not growing long, Kanha sweetly grumbles that his mother constantly makes him drink raw milk instead of giving him his favorite butter and bread. Hearing this adorable protest, Mother Yashoda melts with affection, and Surdas lovingly prays for the long and blessed life of both brothers, Krishna and Balarama. It is a heartwarming glimpse into childhood innocence, motherly devotion, and the timeless bond of family love.
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