Krishna Leela with Twin Arjuna Trees

This painting captures a moment from the divine childhood of Lord Krishna, known as Krishna Leela. The scene unfolds as Krishna, tied to a heavy mortar by his foster mother Yashoda—frustrated by the endless complaints from the villagers—turns a punishment into a divine act. While Yashoda is occupied with household chores, little Krishna effortlessly drags the mortar as he crawls along the ground. In doing so, he passes between two ancient Arjuna trees, uprooting them with ease. From the fallen trees emerge the freed spirits of two cursed Yakshas, released from their earthly bondage by Krishna’s divine touch. The painting symbolizes the power of innocence, the triumph of divinity over curses, and the hidden strength within playful acts.