Bhaktivedanta VedaBase: Srimad Bhagavatam 10.36 Summary

This chapter describes how Krsna killed Aristasura and how Kamsa reacted when he learned from Narada that Krsna and Balarama were the sons of Vasudeva.

The demon Arista wanted to kill Krsna and Balarama, and thus he assumed the form of a huge bull with sharp horns. Everyone in Krsna's cowherd village became terrified when Aristasura approached it, but the Lord pacified them, and when the bull demon charged Him He seized him by the horns and threw him about six yards. Though weakened, Arista still wanted to attack Krsna. Thus, dripping with sweat, he charged the Lord once again. This time Krsna grabbed his horns, threw him to the ground and thrashed him like a pile of wet clothing. The demon vomited blood and gave up his life. Then Krsna and Rama, while being honored by the demigods and cowherd boys, returned to the village.

A short time later Narada Muni, the great sage among the demigods, came to see King Kamsa. He informed the King that Krsna and Balarama were not Nanda's sons but rather Vasudeva's. It was out of fear of Kamsa that Vasudeva had put the two boys under Nanda's care. Furthermore, said Narada, Kamsa would meet his death at Their hands.

Kamsa shook with fear and anger when he heard all this, and in great agitation he began thinking of how to destroy Krsna and Balarama. He called for the demons Canura and Mustika and instructed them to kill the two brothers in a wrestling match. Then he spoke to Akrura, who was expert at executing his duties. Taking Akrura by the hand, Kamsa persuaded him to go to Vraja to bring the two boys to Mathura. Akrura agreed to carry out Kamsa's order and then returned home.

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