Passage 9

In English

Each gopala ran in a different direction. All the surroundings were searched but the cows were not found. In panic, they ran deep into the forest. Finally they saw the cows grazing at a distance, surrounded by a huge forest fire. Smoke bellowed out of everywhere and nothing was visible clearly. The shouted, “! ! !” and ran there. By then the fire had engulfed them all. The were afraid for their lives. They couldn’t tell what might happen the very next moment. called out to the cows by their names, one by one. The cows heard His voice and responded, “, .” These cows had recognized . The cows had no knowledge or education. But identifying ’s voice as the sound of Divinity, they bolted in His direction.