Morning brought joyful news to Nanda's home. After a long wait, Yashoda had given birth to a son. Rohini and the women beside her rejoiced. They cared attentively for mother and child. An elderly woman was asked to tell Nanda. He was with Upananda and the other cowherds. The woman hurried to find them. She carried fruit and auspicious gifts. When she arrived, she shared the news. She said a son had been born at home.
For a moment Nanda could not speak. He had hoped for this joy for so long. The other cowherds greeted him excitedly. Upananda urged him to return home at once. The elderly woman blessed his child. He received her news with gratitude. Joy passed from one person to another. Soon many people heard of the birth. Relatives began arriving from different places. All wanted to share the happy day.
At Rohini's request drums began to sound. The musicians announced the good news. Their sound spread throughout Vraja. People paused from their work. They dressed for the occasion and went toward the house. On the road they greeted one another. Each wanted to see the child soon. Women brought flowers and blessings. Men offered Nanda their congratulations. The courtyard gradually filled with guests.
When Nanda came to Yashoda, he saw his son. Little Krishna lay surrounded by tender care. Yashoda looked at Him with loving eyes. Nanda was so moved that he stood still. His relatives helped him approach the child. One kinswoman held the baby in her lap. Then they brought Him for His father to hold. Yashoda rejoiced to see Nanda. Their long-awaited hope was before them. Even the quietest moment was full of feeling.
Brahmanas came to perform the birth rites. They offered prayers for wellbeing and long life. Nanda welcomed and thanked them respectfully. The family listened carefully to the blessings. Yashoda stayed close to her baby. The women wished little Krishna happiness. Rohini helped welcome everyone. Prayers and songs were heard throughout the home. The festival was more than the parents' joy. It became a celebration for the whole community.
Nanda decided to share his happiness generously. He gave wealth and grain to the brahmanas. He also offered cows as gifts. He honored those who came to bless the child. He did not forget the musicians and poets. Each received according to their place in the festival. People marveled at his generosity. Nanda felt he still had more to give. Joy opened both his heart and his hands. His home became a place of welcome.
The women of Vraja came in beautiful clothes. They wore flowers and garlands in their hair. As they hurried, flowers fell along the path. They sang about Yashoda's son. Before the child they spoke tender blessings. They wished Him health and protection. Some quietly gazed at His face. Others smiled at His small movements. Yashoda listened to their words with gratitude. Each guest brought a little more joy.
The musicians continued playing in the courtyard. Poets recited auspicious songs. Cowherds and their families celebrated together. Laughter and joyful calls could be heard. Festive decorations adorned the homes. Guests were offered food and gifts. Rohini cared for both relatives and visitors. Upananda shared his brother's happiness. Nanda greeted the people still arriving. No one wanted to leave the celebration quickly.
Amid all the sounds, the child was held by loved ones. Yashoda watched over Him with a mother's tenderness. Nanda kept turning his gaze back to Him. Even a small movement seemed wonderful to His parents. The women quietly offered their good wishes. The courtyard was full, yet all found room for joy. Gifts passed from hand to hand. Songs connected the elders and the young. Each experienced the festival in their own way. All rejoiced in the same new life.
This festival became known as Nandotsava. It remembers the joy of Krishna's birth. It remembers Yashoda, Nanda, and their loved ones. It remembers the community that came with blessings. Nanda showed his happiness through generosity. The residents shared theirs through song and presence. Rohini helped bring everyone around the family. The child became the joy of all Vraja. Thus news from one home reached everyone. And the festival continued in their hearts.