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Srimad Bhagvata Mahapurana: Book 10: Chapter 74: Verses 31-44
He said, "Leaders of this House, the pronouncement of the Vedas that Time is God is quite true; for Time is inviolable, its decree cannot be revoked. (This has been made perfectly clear by the proceedings of this assembly.) (For) we have seen how even the (hardened) reason of wise and elderly people can be misled by the prattlings of children. Remember, you are the best judge to decide who is worthy to receive the honour of first place in this assembly. Therefore, please do not accept as gospel truth Sahadeva`s childish talk that Krsna is worthy of that honour. There are present here men of great austerity, learning and sacred vows, men who have wiped out their sins through wisdom, great sages who are established in Brahma and adored even by the greatest of gods. Ignoring the leaders of this assembly, how can this cowherd, a disgrace to his clan and family, be considered worthy of receiving this honour? Does the crow deserve to receive a sacrificial oblation ? He owns no Varna (caste), or Asrama (stage of life), and does not possess nobility of birth; he is beyond the pale of all Dharmas (sacred laws) and acts wantonly both against the Vedic injunctions and established usage. Moreover he is devoid of all virtues. Under the circumstances, how can he deserve the honour of first place ? You are aware that his clan is under the curse of Yayati, and has, therefore, been boycotted by all good people.
Moreover, they are all given to unauthorized drinking. How can he, therefore, be entitled to receive the honour of first place ? Abandoning Mathura and other sacred places (inhabited by Brahmanical sages), they have resorted to a fortified place in the sea, destitute of Brahmanas devoted to the Vedas. When they come out of their fortifications, they harass all creatures like pirates." Pariksit, all the merits of Sisupala had been exhausted. That is why he uttered these and similar harsh words with reference to Sri Krsna. But just as the lion does not heed the jackal's howls, even so the Almighty Lord did not say a word in reply to Sisupala.But the vilification of the Lord became unbearable to the audience, some of whom closed their ears and indignantly left the Hall censuring. Sisupala for his unjustifiable remarks. (There was reason for this.) For, Pariksit, he who, on hearing aspersions cast upon God or upon His devotee, does not leave the spot, loses his merit and goes down to hell Now, the Pandavas, Matsyas, Kaikayas and Srnjayas stood up in rage with uplifted weapons, determined to make short work of Sisupala. Undaunted by the threat, the latter took up his sword and shield and rebuked the princes who sided with Sri Krsna in the assembly. (Observing both the sides prepared for a combat,) Bhagavan Sri Krsna stood up and pacified the rulers who sided with Him, and exhibiting some anger out off with His sharp-edged discus the head of Sisupala, who had in the meantime swooped on Him. Great and tumultuous was the uproar in the assembly when Sisupala fell down dead. The princes who followed him took to their heels to save their lives.
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