Narada was a divine sage who loved to create trouble. One day, Narada visited Kansa and said, “O Kansa, you have extended a warm welcome to me. In return, I shall help you. Beware of the eighth son of Devaki and Vasudeva. He is the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu and He shall kill you.” Kansa roared with laughter and said, “Such is my power that I can kill a god if I wish to. I have already put Devaki and Vasudeva in prison. I will kill any child born to them.” Cruel Kansa killed six of the couple’s children. Devaki and Vasudeva could do nothing but lament on their loss. When the seventh child was about to be born. Devaki was deeply upset but Lord Vishnu sent a solution. Vasudeva’s second wife, Rohini, lived in Gokul. The seventh son was sent to her womb by Lord Vishnu. Thus, he was saved from the evil Kansa. The seventh son was named Sankarshana following his birth.
The Seventh Son
