Kansa was an evil demon-king of city Mathura. Though Kansa was very cruel yet, he loved his sister Devaki a lot. Devaki was married to Vasudeva, the eldest son of Shoorsen. Kansa loved her so dearly that he himself drove the wedding chariot of the couple. Just then, he heard a prophecy from the sky, “Foolish Kansa, do you know whose chariot you are driving? The eighth son born to Vasudeva and Devaki shall kill you.” Kansa was furious. He stopped the chariot at once and took out his sword from the sheath. He charged ahead to kill Devaki but Vasudeva rushed to save her. “Do not kill my wife, O Kansa,” he said, “If you spare the life of my wife, I will give you all our children. You can then do what you must to protect your life.” Kansa withdrew upon hearing this. He put Devaki and Vasudeva in prison on the condition that they would give him all their children.
Kansa Hears the Warning
