One day, the friend of evil Kansa, Baka, an evil demon, decided to attack Lord Krishna. He took the form of a massive creature and reached Vrindavan. There, all the cowherds were drinking water from the banks of River Yamuna as their calves were being watered. Just then, they saw Bakasura, a crane-like animal, which was as big as a hill. “Krishna, what will we do now?” cried the cowherds. Lord Krishna said, “Be calm. This evil demon will meet with his end at My hands.” All except Lord Krishna stepped aside. Bakasura ran in his crane-like form with his massive talons and sharp beak towards Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna stood calmly and fearlessly as the demon edged closer. To the cowherds’ horror, evil Bakasura opened his beak and swallowed Lord Krishna. “Krishna…how could this happen? Who will save us now?” the cowherds cried in sorrow.
Bakasura Swallows Lord Krishna
