Gopal

Who is Gopal?

Gopala is the infant/child form of Lord Krishna, the Cowherd Boy who enchanted the Cowherd Maidens with the divine sound of his flute, attracting even Madana. Historically one of the earliest forms of worship in Krishnaism or Vaishnava dharma. It is believed to be a key element of the early history of the worship of Krishna. This tradition is considered separately to other traditions that led to amalgamation at a later stage of historical development. Other traditions are Bhagavatism and Cult of Bala Krishna, that along with Cult of Krishna-Vasudeva form the basis of current tradition of monotheistic religion of Krishna.