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## First Canto
**1**
The command of the liberated sage Satyavati, the cause of Kamsa's agitation, and Vasudeva's prayer to Devaki for her delivery. ||66|| The question of the sage Aniketa to Vasudeva about the eight sons' past lives, the narration of the sin-destroying deeds of Lord Neminatha. ||60|| The birth of Vasudeva, his childhood activities in Gokul, the acquisition of all scriptures through Balarama's teachings. ||11|| The installation of the gem-studded bow, the subduing of the serpent king in the Yamuna, the slaying of the horse, elephant, Chanura, and the wrestler Kamsa. ||32|| The reign of Ugrasena, the acceptance of Satyabhama's hand in marriage, the supreme joy of Lord Krishna with all his relatives. ||13|| The lament of Jivadya, the wrath of Jarasandha, the defeat of Kalayavana sent to battle, the slaying of the invincible by Krishna in battle, the supreme joy of the Yadavas, and their fearless existence. ||64|| The sixteen dreams of Shiva Devi regarding the birth of her son, the interpretation of the dreams by her husband, the birth of Lord Neminatha. ||16|| His birth on Mount Meru, his childhood games and great achievements, the pursuit of Jarasandha, the Yadavas taking refuge in the ocean, the return of Jarasandha due to the illusion created by the goddess, Krishna's ascent to the bed of straw after three days of fasting. ||37|| The contraction of the ocean by the god Gautam at the command of Indra, the creation of Dwaravati (Dwaraka) in an instant by Kubera. ||18|| The abduction of Rukmini, the birth of the radiant Sun-like son, and Pradyumna. ||100|| The capture of Rukmini's son Pradyumna by the demon Dhumketu, his former enemy, Pradyumna's situation in the half-victory, Narada informing Pradyumna's parents about the good news, Pradyumna's attainment of sixteen benefits and the knowledge of Prajnapti. ||111|| Pradyumna's battle with King Kalasambara, the reunion of his parents, the birth of Samba, Pradyumna's childhood games, Vasudeva's questions to Pradyumna, Pradyumna's narration of his travels, the praise of all the Yadava princes, the sending of a messenger by Jarasandha, the enemy, to Krishna after receiving the news. ||102||
**2**
The Yadavas'
1. Vasudeva.
2. Krishna.
3. All relatives together.
4. The Yadavas taking refuge in the ocean.
5. The three days of fasting.
6. The birth of the radiant Sun-like son, Pradyumna.
7. The abduction of Pradyumna.
8. The narration of his own travels.