Meanwhile, Kansa was performing the yajna in the arena in the palace. A bow was to be worshipped there. Lord Krishna and Balarama entered the arena and Lord Krishna broke the bow in a challenge to evil Kansa. Angry Kansa thundered, “Kill Him at once!” Chanura and Mushtika heard him and attacked the brothers. At the same time, Kubalayapida, the mighty elephant, was also released into the arena. Lord Krishna and Balarama killed Kubalayapida first. They took the elephant’s tusk and hurled it on the floor of the arena. All night, the two wrestlers fought the brothers. But they stood no chance against Lord Vishnu Himself. Lord Krishna grabbed Chanura’s body and spun it a hundred times before dashing it to the ground and killing him. Balarama destroyed Mushtika in a single blow. Kansa realised that even the most carefully laid evil plans would not be successful.
Chanura and Mushtika are Slain
