Maiya and Kanha
    By Amrita Dwivedi
    Created on 14 May, 2024
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    Maiya, a devout childless woman, prepared for the celebration of Janmashtami. She lovingly decorated a swing with flowers for her beloved Krishna, the deity she worshipped.
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    Every year, she would prepare sweets, sing songs, and dance in joy, imagining Krishna in her arms. Her love for Krishna was her only solace in the absence of her own child.
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    As Janmashtami night deepened, the skies opened up, bringing down a torrent of rain. Inside, Maiya swayed the empty swing, her heart echoing with the pitter-patter of raindrops.
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    Suddenly, her phone rang, breaking the rhythm of the rain. It was a call from an orphanage, asking if she would like to adopt a baby girl. Overwhelmed, Maiya accepted.
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    The very next day, Maiya went to the orphanage. As soon as she held the baby girl in her arms, she felt a connection. She named her Kanha, another name for Krishna.
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    Maiya's eyes welled up as she held Kanha close. She knew her prayers had been answered. Kanha had found her Maiya, and Maiya had found her Kanha.
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    Maiya brought Kanha home. The house, once echoing with silence, was now filled with the soft coos and laughter of a baby. Maiya's heart swelled with love and happiness.
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    Every night, Maiya would cradle Kanha in the decorated swing and sing lullabies about Krishna. The bond between them grew stronger each day.
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    A year passed, and it was Janmashtami again. This time, the swing was not empty; it carried Kanha, who giggled as Maiya pushed it gently.
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    Maiya and Kanha celebrated Janmashtami with even more joy. Maiya felt Krishna had blessed her with Kanha. Their family was complete, their hearts filled with love.
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    Years went by, and every Janmashtami, Maiya and Kanha would swing in joy, remembering the divine intervention that brought them together.
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    Their story is a testament to faith and love. For Maiya, her devotion brought her Kanha, and for Kanha, her Maiya was a blessing. Together, they found happiness.
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