The Story of Kamsa’s Atrocities and Death

The Story of Kamsa’s Atrocities and Death

From Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10: The Summum Bonum — A Gentle Bedtime Story for Young Vaishnavs

The Cruel King Kamsa

In the city of Mathura, there lived a cruel king named Kamsa. Though he was the uncle of Krishna, his heart was filled with fear and anger. A divine prophecy had warned Kamsa that Devaki’s eighth child would be the cause of his downfall. Out of fear, Kamsa imprisoned his own sister Devaki and her husband Vasudeva, and planned to destroy every child they had.

Kamsa’s fear grew stronger with each passing day. He sent dangerous demons like Putana, Shakata, and Trinavarta to Gokul, hoping to end Krishna’s life. But every time, Krishna defeated the demons with His divine power and protected the people of Gokul.

The Call to Mathura

As Krishna and His brother Balarama grew older, their fame as protectors and miracle-workers spread across the land. Kamsa, still desperate, decided to bring Krishna and Balarama to Mathura. He sent a message inviting them to a great wrestling festival, hoping to finally defeat them.

Krishna and Balarama, always fearless and full of joy, accepted the invitation. They traveled to Mathura with their friends and entered the grand city, where Kamsa waited, plotting his last and most dangerous plan.

The Day of the Festival

The wrestling arena was packed with people. Kamsa’s strongest wrestlers—Chanura and Mushtika—stood ready to face Krishna and Balarama. The brothers quickly and skillfully defeated the mighty wrestlers, showing everyone their divine strength and goodness.

Furious and terrified, Kamsa ordered his guards to attack Krishna and Balarama. But the two brothers stood tall and brave. Krishna leaped into the royal stand, caught hold of Kamsa, and with ease pulled the wicked king down.

With a gentle but powerful hand, Krishna ended Kamsa’s reign of fear, bringing peace and happiness back to Mathura. The people rejoiced, and Devaki and Vasudeva were freed from prison at last.

A New Beginning

With Kamsa gone, Krishna restored the kingdom to Ugrasena, Kamsa’s father, who was wise and just. Krishna and Balarama brought hope, safety, and joy back to Mathura. They were welcomed as heroes, not just by their family, but by all the people.

Moral of the Story

Dear children, the story of Kamsa’s atrocities and death reminds us that evil, no matter how strong it seems, cannot win against goodness and truth. When we keep faith and act with courage, God’s grace protects and restores peace. Remember, darkness cannot last where the light of love shines bright.

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