The Prediction - Kansa's Prophecy & the Fate of Krishna

The Tyrant of Mathura

Kansa, the ruthless and greedy ruler of Mathura, had instilled fear in the hearts of his people. His tyrannical rule made him a figure of dread throughout the kingdom.

The Ominous Prophecy

Despite his cruel nature, Kansa had a deep affection for his sister, Devaki. On her wedding day, he drove the bridal chariot for Devaki and her husband, Vasudeva. As he drove, a voice from the heavens boomed, "You fool, your days on earth are nearing their end! The eighth child of Devaki will kill you." Startled and enraged, Kansa immediately wanted to kill his sister, but Vasudeva begged for their lives and promised to surrender all of their children to him.

The Fateful Promise and Its Aftermath

Kansa, seeing an opportunity, agreed to the terms but promptly imprisoned the couple. True to his word, he killed their first six children as they were born. However, by the quick thinking of Vasudeva, their seventh and eighth children, Balarama and Krishna, were saved. Years later, the prophecy was fulfilled when Krishna returned to Mathura and ultimately killed Kansa, freeing the people from his oppressive rule.

While driving the chariot carrying Devaki and Vasudeva, King Kansa is terrified by a celestial voice that foretells his impending doom