Brahma Vaivarta Purana Chapter 22:21-30

Brahma Vaivarta Purana

Dhenuka-vadha

The Killing of Dhenuka

Chapter 22: Verse 21-30

ENGLISH TRANSLATION 21.O Lord of the poor, in fear or safety, in good-fortune or in troubles, in happiness or distress, we take shelter of You alone and no one else! O Kåñëa, please protect us! Please protect us! 22.Glory! Glory! O ocean of glory, glory to You! O Kåñëa! O the devotees' only friend! Please, please protect us frightened boys! Defeat this great demon about to kill us! Kill him and make the demigods again proud of their powers! 23.Hearing the boys' cries, Lord Kåñëa, who loves His devotees and who kills all their fears, came at once, accompanied by Balaräma. 24.Calling out, Don't be afraid! Don't be afraid!", Kåñna ran there. Smiling gently, He made the boys fearless. 25.Seeing Kåñëa and Balaräma, the boys danced. They lost all fear. The memory of Lord Kåñëa brings fearlessness. It brings all auspiciousness. 26.Seeing the demon about to angrily devour the boys, Lord Kåñëa spoke to powerful Lord Balaräma. 27.Lord Kåñëa said: In his previous birth this demon was Bali's son named Sähasika. Cursed by the brähmaëa Durväsä, he became this powerful ass. 28.I must stop this powerful sinner. O Balaräma, You protect the boys, and I will kill this demon. 29.Take the boys far away. When Lord Kåñëa had spoken these words, Lord Balaräma obediently and quickly took the boys far away. 30.Staring at Lord Kåñëa, who was shining like a blazing fire, the very powerful demon easily swallowed Him.