The Forgotten Cow

In the beautiful land of Vrindavan, King Nanda Maharaja had nine hundred thousand cows!

Every morning, when Krishna went out to herd them, the cows joyfully ran after Him.

Sound: 🐄 Moo-oo! Moo-oo!

In the forest, Krishna often climbed up a tall kadamba tree.

From there, He played His sweet flute — calling the cows to explore the meadows, sparkling lakes, and shady groves of Vraja.

Hearing the flute, the obedient cows spread out through the forest — some drank cool water from the lakes,

others lovingly licked the dust of Krishna’s lotus feet, and some wandered curiously into new corners of Vrindavan. But one little cow was sad.

Little Cow (whispering sadly): I’m so small… I barely have any milk. What am I, compared to all those big, beautiful cows? No… Krishna surely doesn’t remember me…

She hid behind some bushes, far from the kadamba tree, and began to cry softly.

Sound: 🐄 Quiet sobs.

Little Cow (crying): Krishna doesn’t love me… He’ll forget me when He calls the herd home…

All day she stayed hidden, trembling with sadness. Meanwhile, the sun began to set, painting the forest golden. Krishna climbed the kadamba tree again and lifted His flute to His lips.

Krishna (smiling gently): It’s time to call My dear cows home…

Sound: 🎶 The flute plays — slow, tender, calling.

The melody floated through the air, singing the cows’ names: “Davali! Sumali! Surabhi! Aruni!”

And the first name the flute sang was… the name of that little cow!

Little Cow (in shock, then joy): My name?! He remembers me! He remembers!

Her tears vanished in an instant. She lifted her tail and ran as fast as her little legs could go!

When she reached Krishna, she bowed her head at His lotus feet and mooed happily.

Little Cow (joyfully): Moo-oo! Thank You, Krishna! You remembered me! I love You so much!

Krishna smiled and gently stroked her head.

Krishna (softly): How could I ever forget you? You are always in My heart.

And so the little cow learned a precious truth — that for Krishna, no one is ever forgotten. Every living being is dear to Him — and loved forever.