The Arrival of Keśi
- Keśi’s Form: Keśi assumes the form of a terrifying horse and enters Vrindavana.
- Described as a raging wild horse with a great mane flying and hooves digging up the earth.
- His tail wheels in the sky like a big cloud.
- His whinny terrifies the whole world, and he challenges Krishna to a fight.
The Battle with Keśi
- Krishna’s Dexterity: Krishna exhibits anger and skillfully moves around Keśi.
- Krishna throws Keśi 100 yards away, just as Garuda throws a snake.
- Keśi regains consciousness and rushes toward Krishna with his mouth open.
- Krishna pushes His left hand into Keśi’s mouth, which feels like a hot iron rod to Keśi.
- Keśi’s teeth fall out, and Krishna’s hand inflates, choking Keśi’s throat.
- Keśi suffocates, perspires, and throws his legs around wildly.
- His eyeballs bulge, and he passes stool and urine simultaneously as his life force expires.
- Krishna extracts His hand without difficulty, and the demigods are amazed by Krishna’s feat.
The Arrival of Vyomasura
- Vyomasura’s Magic: Vyomasura, the magical son of Maya, enters Vrindavana.
- He steals the “lamb” actors and locks them in mountain caves with stone locks.
- Krishna’s Battle with Vyomasura:
- Vyomasura expands himself like a hill.
- Krishna battles and dashes him to the ground.
Lessons to be Learned
- Seek Shelter in the Supreme: We should approach the Supreme Personality of Godhead for shelter, recognizing His transcendental nature and eternal aloofness from illusion.
- Bringing Happiness to Others: Our actions should aim to bring happiness to others, fostering a safe and joyful environment, especially for children to play without fear.
- Humility: The Lord performs His incredible feats without any display of pride, teaching us the value of humility.
- Vanity and False Ego:
- Keśi represents the vanity of thinking “I am a great devotee and guru.”
- He also symbolizes the false ego arising from attachment to wealth and material accomplishments.
Esoteric Meaning of the Lilas
- Keśi’s Lila: Represents the dangers of vanity and false ego in spiritual practice.
- Vyomasura’s Lila: Demonstrates the Lord’s ability to dispel illusions and liberate those entrapped by material distractions.
Prayer
O Supreme Lord Krishna, protector of all devotees,
We seek Your shelter, recognizing Your eternal transcendence.
Teach us to bring joy and happiness to those around us,
Allow us to foster an environment free from fear and danger.
Grant us the humility to acknowledge our accomplishments without pride,
And help us overcome vanity and false ego in our spiritual journey.
May we always remember Your divine pastimes,
And strive to emulate Your virtues in our lives.
Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare
This comprehensive overview captures the significant events, lessons, and esoteric meanings behind the killings of Keśi and Vyomasura, along with a prayer for humility and divine guidance.