Kamsa Killed

Chapter 41, 42, 43, 44

Entering Mathura: As Krishna and Balarama entered the opulent city of Mathura, the residents were mesmerised. Their minds were captivated and their hearts melted; everyone stopped to drink the beauty of the brothers through their eyes. The exception was a miserly washerman, who, when he rudely refused to gift Krishna some garments, lost his head! A pious weaver, who generously gifted Them ornaments, was benedicted, while the florist, Sudama, welcomed the transcendental brothers into his home with a warm reception.

Breaking the Bow: After offering her finest oils to Krishna, Trivakra’s hunchbacked body was miraculously straightened by Krishna. The Supreme Lord then proceeded to the wrestling arena. There, Krishna broke the sacrificial bow and annihilated the guards who tried to attack Him. Hearing of these events, Kamsa was beset with anxiety since every sign he saw spelt doom. The following morning, crowds filled the arena, and Kamsa became more and more apprehensive.

Killing Kuvalayapida: When Krishna arrived at the arena gate, He was greeted with a forceful attack from Kuvalayapida, the mighty elephant. After a playful tussle, Krishna extracted the elephant’s tusk and used it to beat him and his keepers to death. When Krishna entered the arena, the various personalities there perceived Him in different ways according to their character and consciousness. They all chattered amongst themselves, recounting the extraordinary activities of Krishna in Vrindavana. Just then, Chanura appeared and insisted on a personal duel with Krishna.

Killing Kamsa: The two professional wrestlers, Chanura and Mustika, enthusiastically jumped in for a fight, though Krishna and Balarama expertly manoeuvered themselves to remain unharmed. The onlookers complained that it was an unfair duel since Kamsa’s agents were much older. Krishna soon mitigated their anxiety by tossing Chanura onto the ground and ending his life, while Balarama followed suit with Mustika. When the other wrestlers attempted to intervene, they also lost their lives. Kamsa was aghast! When the evil King ordered his henchmen to kill Vasudeva, Krishna furiously leapt onto the royal dais where he sat. He threw Kamsa onto the floor of the wrestling ring and brought his life to an end. When the evil King’s widowed wives lamented, Krishna consoled them and arranged for the funeral rites.