Shloka 34
The Killing of Ariṣṭāsura and Kaṁsa’s Plot to Summon Kṛṣṇa
उग्रसेनं च पितरं स्थविरं राज्यकामुकं । तद्भ्रातरं देवकं च ये चान्ये विद्विषो मम ॥ ३४ ॥
ugrasenaṁ ca pitaraṁ sthaviraṁ rājya-kāmukaṁ tad-bhrātaraṁ devakaṁ ca ye cānye vidviṣo mama
Papatayin ko rin ang aking matandang ama, si Ugrasena, na sakim sa aking kaharian, at papatayin ko ang kanyang kapatid na si Devaka at pati na rin ang lahat ng iba ko pang mga kaaway.
FAQs
This verse shows Kaṁsa explicitly naming even his father Ugrasena and uncle Devaka as enemies, illustrating how adharma makes one see righteous relatives as threats.
In the narrative, Kaṁsa fears opposition to his rule and therefore orders that Ugrasena, Devaka, and other perceived rivals be brought under control, revealing his insecurity and cruelty.
Unchecked ambition and fear can turn relationships into rivalries; cultivating humility, accountability, and dharmic leadership prevents power from becoming destructive.