Krishna Kills Vatsasura

Krishna Kills Vatsasura

by Fattu, Bhagwat Puran Series

Kangra School,  Mid-18th century AD.

        No paradise is safe. Vrindavan was no exception.  Kansa, the demon Raja of Mathura knew that people of Gokul have migrated to Vrindavan for safety. But evil has a way of reaching every where.  Soon Kansa sent his demon courtiers for killing Krishna. For it was prophesied that Krishna would eventually kill Kansa. Vatsasura was one of the demons who, thus, came to Vrindavan.  He assumed the form of a cow and entered Krishna's herd. Suddenly there was panic in amongst the cows. They ran here and there. Krishna recognised the demon, caught hold of the cow's tail and dashed him against the tree. Due to the demon's weight, the tree was uprooted.  The Gopas tried their best to control the other cows. Despite the flower lined meadows of the Yamuna River,  trouble lurks at every bend of the river. The idyllic peace does get disturbed once in a while.

Fattu has caught the suspense and the drama very well.

       In every herd, there are bound to be trouble shooters. For like goodness, evil is universal. But we must weed out the evil to keep our garden pristine.