Long, long ago, Prithvi (Mother Earth) was troubled by the sinful acts of demons and evil forces. Daityas (demons) caused mayhem, violence and destruction everywhere. Prithvi went to Mount Sumeru to ask Lord Brahma for help. She cried out, “Evil Kansa, son of Ugrasena, is causing havoc on earth. He has joined evil demon-king Arishta, Dhenuka, Keshi, Pralamba, Naraka, Sunda and Vana to destroy me. Please save me.” Lord Brahma heeded to her plea and prayed with her to Lord Vishnu at the north shore of the mighty ocean. Lord Vishnu heard their prayers. He appeared before them and said, “Do not fear, O Prithvi. I will destroy Kansa. Two strands of my hair will be born on earth as Krishna and his elder brother Sankarshana (Balarama). They both will kill the demon-king and the other evil forces.” Prithvi was overjoyed to hear this and profusely thanked Lord Vishnu.
Prithvi’s Complaint to Lord Vishnu
