M – Mathura-Lila (41-51)

After entering Mathura, Krishna was worshipped by the florist Sudama and the maiden Trivakra (Kubja). The elephant Kuvalayapida, however, challenged Him and was comfortably dispatched, after which Krishna killed the two wrestlers and King Kamsa. After completing Their studies at gurukula, Krishna and Balarama brought back Sandipani Muni’s dead son. While in Mathura, Krishna (through Uddhava) sent a message to the gopis, visited Trivakra’s house, defeated Jarasandha seventeen times, and favoured Mucukunda by appearing before him in a cave.