More Demons Killed

Chapter 34, 36, 37

Vidyadhara Serpent: After worshipping Siva, the Vrindavana residents spent the night in Ambikavana forest. While sleeping, a serpent attempted to swallow Nanda Maharaja, and when Krishna touched the serpent with His foot, it revealed its true form as Sudarshan, the Vidyadhara who was cursed for his pride.

Sankhacuda: One night, when Krishna and Balarama had a rendezvous with the gopis in the forest, Sankhacuda attempted to abduct the young maidens. Krishna chased him, punched him, and thus removed the demon’s head and jewel. Krishna then gifted that jewel to Balarama.

Aristasura: When the bull demon attacked the mighty brothers, Krishna threw him back, uprooted one of his horns and then powerfully clubbed him with it. Aristasura thus met his end. It was after this incident that the celebrated ponds of Radha-Kund and Shyama-Kund were formed, which are considered liquid representations of Radha and Krishna’s love for each other.

Thereafter, Narada finally informed Kamsa that Krishna was actually the eighth son of Vasudeva. Enraged, the evil King conjoured up fresh schemes to kill Krishna, enlisting the help of the Kesi demon to do the needful. Anticipating that this plan would fail, he went on to instruct Akrura to bring the boys to Mathura. There, he positioned Chanura, Mustika and Kuvalayapida to ready themselves for a showdown. Kamsa’s insane intention was clear: kill Krishna and Balarama first, then annihilate Vasudeva and his entire clan, and finally massacre his father and uncle, Ugrasena and Devaka. in this way, he thought, he would reign supreme.

Kesi: Having assumed the form of a horse, Kesi violently charged at Krishna, attempting to strike the Lord with his legs. After throwing him afar, Krishna approached him and launched His left fist into Kesi’s mouth, after which it expanded in size and instantaneously killed him. After witnessing this, Narada approached Krishna, glorified Him and then predicted many more miracles that Krishna would perform in Mathura and Dwaraka.

Vyomasura: Later, when the cowherd boys were playing hide and seek, Vyomasura disguised himself as a ‘thief,’ abducted some gopas and imprisoned them in a cave by blocking it with a boulder. Understanding his plan, Krishna pursued the demon, who transformed into his original form. Krishna seized him, threw him to the ground until he was lifeless and effortlessly smashed the boulder to free his dearmost friends.