Reading Notes: Shri Krishna of Dwarka and Other Stories, Part A

Krishna was a troublesome child. Though it seemed that everyone was out to get him he was able to survive so many instances that could have and almost should have caused his death.
-when Putana tried to kill him by having him suckle on her poisonous breast he ended up sucking the life out of her instead, immune to the poison (she was sent by king Kansa btw)
- He was so strong he broke the crib after being hungry for a short while, pots and pans falling with him to which he was not crushed by or damaged by the fall.
-He was taken by a giant demon in the for of a whirlwind/tornado, only to be found and seen throwing the giant around by the neck like a toy.
-He started stealing milk and butter at a very young age, too young to be believable, even knocking over a pot of churned milk by himself.
- He cannot have things tied around his waist by mortals, and he could still drag the mortal he was tied to around, breaking trees with it (these trees ended up being cursed sons of Kubera)
- He's able to sense demons disguised, killing the effortlessly. Every sneak attack planned against him was easily dealt with, without a bead of sweat or fear from Krishna.
- When attacked and coiled by a giant serpent, bitten and restricted by it's venom, he was able to break free, snag it, and throw it around, eventually sparing it's life.

Krishna and Kaliya

Title: Shri Krishna of Dwarka and Other Stories
Author: C. A. Kincaid
Year: 1920

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