*SKANDHA X. CHAP. 44.*
Kansa stopped the music. He exclaimed. "Let these two unruly sons of
Vasudeva be driven out from the town. Take away the wealth of the Gopas.
Confine this wicked Nanda. Kill that vile Vasudeva. My father Ugrasena
is partial to my enemies. Kill him with all his attendants." While Kansa
was thus bragging Krishna got angry and with one jump, he got upon the
platform. Kansa stood up with his sword and shield. Krishna held him by
his hair and threw him down from the platform. He then jumped over Kansa
and his life departed. He then dragged the dead body of Kansa in the
presence of all. Kansa through fear and anxiety had always thought of
Krishna and now being killed by his hands, he attained the Rupa of
Krishna. The eight brothers of Kansa attacked Krishna but they were put
to death by Balarama. There was great rejoicing amongst the Devas.
The wives of Kansa loudly lamented the death of their husband. Bhagavan
consoled them. He then liberated his father and mother and touched their
feet. He then took leave of Nanda and the Gopas, promising a speedy
return to them.