Śālva’s Hatred for Kṛṣṇa Among the many kings who were allies of Śiśupāla, one was the powerful and vengeful monarch named Śālva. When Śiśupāla was slain by Lord Kṛṣṇa during…
The Demon Narakāsura’s Abduction of Princesses Far from Dvārakā, in the region of Prāgjyotiṣapura, there reigned a powerful and wicked asura named Narakāsura (also called Bhauma). He was the son…
The Princess of Vidarbha In the kingdom of Vidarbha, King Bhīṣmaka ruled with wisdom and dignity. His daughter, the radiant Rukmiṇī, was known throughout Bhārata for her divine beauty, unmatched…
The Brāhmaṇa’s Sorrow in Dvārakā In the grand city of Dvārakā, a grief-stricken brāhmaṇa came weeping to the royal assembly where Kṛṣṇa, Balarāma, and the Yādava chiefs were seated. He…
The Humble Devotee of the Lord In a small, worn cottage lived a poor brāhmaṇa named Sudāmā. He was gentle, pure-hearted, learned in the scriptures, and deeply devoted to Lord…
The Aftermath of Kaṁsa’s Death After Kaṁsa was slain by Lord Kṛṣṇa, Mathurā underwent a divine transformation. The dark shadow of fear and tyranny lifted, and the sun of dharma…
Kṛṣṇa Enters Mathurā as a Liberator After freeing His parents and killing Kaṁsa, Kṛṣṇa remained in Mathurā, bringing peace, joy, and dharma back to the city. The citizens welcomed Him…
The Hungry Cowherd Boys Once, while in the forest with Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma, the cowherd boys became very hungry. They had been herding the cows under the hot sun and…
Kaṁsa’s Fear Becomes Terror The stadium in Mathurā echoed with cheers and divine mantras as Cāṇūra and Muṣṭika lay dead. The citizens were jubilant, but Kaṁsa’s heart throbbed with dread.…
The Arena of Death After killing Kuvalayāpīḍa, the elephant stationed at the entrance, Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma triumphantly entered the royal wrestling arena of Mathurā. The vast stadium was filled with…