The Wicked Demon Brothers: Koka and Vikoka
As Lord Kalki continued His divine mission, a new threat emerged—two demoniac brothers named Koka and Vikoka, born of demoniac powers and trained in black mysticism. They had obtained invincibility through penance to dark forces and wielded the power to revive each other upon death.
They led vast armies of barbaric warriors, destroying villages, burning temples, and mocking the Vedas. Their cruelty surpassed even the wicked kings of Kali-yuga.
They openly challenged Lord Kalki, declaring:
“Come, O so-called restorer of dharma. We are the rulers of this age. If You are God, destroy us!”
The Captive Princess Ramaa
In the kingdom of Kiṣkindhā, ruled by a pious king named Bṛhat-Keśa, lived his daughter Ramaa—a princess of divine beauty and spiritual grace. She was deeply devoted to Lord Viṣṇu and had vowed to marry none but the Supreme Lord Himself.
When Koka and Vikoka attacked Kiṣkindhā, the king tried to protect his daughter, but he was defeated and taken prisoner. Ramaa was taken by force, but she maintained her chastity by remembering the Lord and chanting His names.
In her heart, she prayed:
“O my Lord, wherever You are—come and rescue me. I am Yours alone.”
The Divine Arrival and War
Hearing the cry of His devotee, Lord Kalki immediately rode to Kiṣkindhā. His arrival was like the rising of a thousand suns. The demoniac armies trembled. The mountains echoed with the sound of His divine conch.
Kalki’s weapons blazed with transcendental power. One by one, He cut down legions of asuras. The battle raged for seven days and nights.
Each time Koka was killed, Vikoka revived him through mystic chanting. And each time Vikoka was slain, Koka brought him back. It seemed they were unstoppable.
Revealing the Secret of Victory
At last, Kalki paused and entered samādhi. Within His heart, He received instruction from the Supersoul:
“The two cannot be killed while they are near each other. Separate them, and their spell shall break.”
Awakening, Kalki smiled. Using the power of illusion (māyā), He created a mirage on the battlefield. One brother followed it, and the other stayed back. Kalki swiftly killed them individually, and this time, they remained dead.
The earth sighed in relief. The sky showered flowers. The Vedas sang once more.
The Marriage to Princess Ramaa
After the victory, Lord Kalki released King Bṛhat-Keśa and offered him blessings. The grateful king offered his daughter Ramaa to Kalki.
Before the sacred fire, in the presence of sages and demigods, Kalki and Ramaa were married. Her vow was fulfilled—she had become the consort of the Lord.
Their marriage was not worldly, but symbolic of the soul’s union with the Supreme, after being rescued from the grip of illusion.
Lessons to Be Learned:
- Evil may seem indestructible, but the Lord knows the secret of its destruction.
- A devotee’s prayer from the heart will always reach the Lord.
- Faithfulness to the Lord, even in captivity, brings divine reward.
- The soul, like Ramaa, is meant to unite only with God, after liberation from the demons of illusion and ego.
Origin of the Story: Kalki Purāṇa – Chapters 15–17, describing Kalki’s battle with Koka and Vikoka, and His marriage to Princess Ramaa.
