Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Reading Notes: Shri Krishna of Dwarka Part A


Krishna killing Kansa. Source: Wikimedia

Shri Krishna of Dwarka and Other Stories, by C. A. Kincaid

Chapter 4: The Manhood of Krishna

A new demon that was more powerful than any Krishna had ever faced appears in the forrest near Gokula.  He came in the form of a giant bull.  Krishna happened upon it in the forrest one day and it immediately charged him.  Krishna grabbed it by the horns and drove it back 20 paces.  The bull charged again and Krishna broke its horn off and beat it to death.  

King Kansa contemplates how to deal with his impending doom in Krishna.  He decides to invite them to the palace to kill them while they are young and not at full strength.  They are invited to a wrestling tournament and Krishna decides to attend.  At first Kansa sends an elephant after Krishna and Balarama, but it is quickly defeated.  Krishna and Balarama make quick work of Kinsa's finest wrestlers too.  Krishna finally brings down Kansa and kills him, while Balarama kills Kinsa's brother.  

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