BalaGopal : Krishna Crawling Atop a PillarLord Krishna grew up in gokul as a gopala, the protector of cows. Krishna as a child used to be extremely playful, mischievous and charming. There are legends of Krishnas endeavour with his friends as a child to steal butter. Krishna also is revered as a young boy playing flute or a young man with his beloved Radha or as a statesman giving direction and guidance as in Bhagvata Gita. Krishna is considered as the parambrahman, the Supreme Being.