Question: When did Krsna begin to hold a flute?
Answer by Romapada Swami:
Ananda Vrndavan Campu states that Krsna first received a flute just before killing Aghasura (which corresponds with SB’s Chapter 12 of Canto 10 — age approx. 4 years 4 months) – “At this time Krsna accepted the flute as His dearest musical instrument. He astonished the people of Vrndavana with the incredible artistry and expertise of His flute playing. Commenting on this, the Vrajavasi housewives said, ‘O dear Krsna, Your lips that previously tasted only Your mother’s breast milk, now relish the soft notes of Your flute. Which guru has taught You to play so sweetly? O darling Krsna, if You play Your melodious flute again I will adorn Your face with tilaka.’ In response, Krsna played exquisitely on His flute to please the hearts of all.”
