BANASURA'S BATTLE WITH KRISHNA

 

BANASURA VIJAYAM

                              KRISHNA FIGHTS THE 1000 ARMED BANASURA

 

 BANAsura was a demon blessed with 1000 arms and the boon of invincibility. His daughter ushA fell in love with Aniruddha, the grandson of KrishNa. When they were away, bANAsura came to know of it.  Unhappy with this, he imprisoned Aniruddha. Hearing of this, KrishNa set off with His son, Pradyumna and army to shONitapura, bANAsura’s capital city. A tumultuous battle ensued between them. As bANAsura was Shiva’s devotee, Shiva (eeshan) came with kArtikEya and army to help him. But everyone was defeated and fled the battleground.  KrishNa finally sent His chakrAyudham and cut off bANAsura’s 1000 arms. Shiva felt compassion for bANAsura and surrendered to Lord KrishNa and praised Him, asking for forgiveness. KrishNa then released bANAsura. 

(Srimad bhAgavatam, 10.63)