While there are some superficial similarities in the birth narratives of Hindu God Krishna in Hinduism and Jesus Christ in Christianity, it's important to note that the religious and cultural contexts of these stories are distinct, and the similarities are not indicative of any historical connection between the two traditions. The birth of Krishna took place a couple of thousand years before the birth of Christ. Here are a few points of similarity:
Miraculous Birth:
In Christianity, Jesus is believed to have been born of the
Virgin Mary.
In Hinduism, Krishna's mother, Devaki, is said to have given
birth to him miraculously. The baby did not cry upon his birth. Only, Devaki
and her husband knew about the birth that took place in prison.
Divine Announcement:
In both stories, there is a divine announcement or prophecy
preceding the birth.
In Christianity, angels announce the birth of Jesus to
shepherds.
In Hinduism, a voice from the heavens is said to have
foretold the birth of Krishna. The eighth child of Devaki will kill the tyrant Kamsa.
Threatened Infancy:
In both narratives, the infants face a threat to their
lives.
In the Christian story, King Herod orders the massacre of
infants in an attempt to kill the baby Jesus.
In the Hindu story, Krishna's life is threatened by the
tyrant King Kamsa, who orders the killing of all newborns.
Escape and Safe Haven:
Both baby Jesus and baby Krishna escape harm and find a safe
haven.
Jesus' family flees to Egypt to escape Herod's massacre.
Krishna is spirited away to the village of Gokul to escape
Kamsa's threats.
While these similarities exist, it's important to approach
them with caution. The cultural and religious contexts of these stories are
unique, and the parallels may be the result of common motifs found in
mythologies rather than direct influence. Moreover, the religious significance
and interpretations of these stories differ greatly between Hinduism and
Christianity. Scholars generally consider these similarities to be coincidental
rather than indicative of a direct connection between the two traditions.