4. When Jesus was born, the angels of heaven sang with joy, and from the clouds there came pleasing sounds.[279:2] 5. Crishna, though royally descended, was actually born in a state the most abject and humiliating, having been brought into the world in a _cave_.[279:3] 5. "The birth of Jesus, the King of Israel, took place under circumstances of extreme indigence; and the place of his nativity, according to the united voice of the ancients, and of oriental travelers, was in a _cave_."[279:4] 6. "The moment Crishna was born, the whole cave was splendidly illuminated, and the countenances of his father and his mother emitted rays of glory."[279:5] 6. The moment Jesus was born, "there was a great light in the cave, so that the eyes of Joseph and the midwife could not bear it.[279:6]" 7. "Soon after Crishna's mother was delivered of him, and while she was weeping over him _and lamenting his unhappy destiny_, the compassionate infant assumed the power of speech, and soothed and comforted his afflicted parent."[279:7] 7. "Jesus spake even when he was in his cradle, and said to his mother: 'Mary, I am Jesus, the Son of God, that _Word_ which thou didst bring forth according to the declaration of the Angel Gabriel unto thee, and my Father hath sent me for the salvation of the world.'"[279:8] 8. The divine child--Crishna--was recognized, and adored by cowherds, who prostrated themselves before the heaven-born child.[279:9] 8. The divine child--Jesus--was recognized, and adored by shepherds, who prostrated themselves before the heaven-born child.[279:10] 9. Crishna was received with divine honors, and presented with gifts of sandal-wood and perfumes.[279:11] 9. Jesus was received with divine honors, and presented with gifts of frankincense and myrrh.[279:12] 10. "Soon after the birth of Crishna, the holy Indian prophet Nared, hearing of the fame of the infant Crishna, pays him a visit at Gokul, examines the _stars_, and declares him to be of celestial descent."[279:13] 10. "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, behold, there came wise men from the East, saying: Where is he that is born King of the Jews, for we have seen his _star_ in the East and have come to worship him."[279:14] 11. Crishna was born at a time when Nanda--his foster-father--was away from home, having come to the city to pay his tax or yearly tribute, to the king.[279:15] 11. Jesus was born at a time when Joseph--his foster-father--was away from home, having come to the city to pay his tax or tribute to the governor.[279:16] 12. Crishna, although born in a state the most abject and humiliating, was of royal descent.[280:1] 12. Jesus, although born in a state the most abject and humiliating, was of royal descent.[280:2]