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In the Harivamsha Purana, Krishna, adorned with the strength of his own arms, effortlessly entered the lake, where venomous snakes slithered. He swiftly crushed the mighty Kaliya, who was enraged and whose hood, adorned with gems, emitted sparks like fire, making him appear extremely dark. ||7||
Krishna, whose body was thrilled and delighted by the cheers of the Gopas, who had climbed the branches of the trees on the shore, and by the deep voice of Balabhadra, returned to the shore, swiftly like the wind, after slaying the serpent Kaliya, and plucking lotuses. ||8||
As Krishna, adorned with a shining yellow garment, emerged from the lake, Balabhadra, overwhelmed with joy, embraced him tightly with his blue garment. At that time, Krishna, adorned with a yellow garment, embraced by Balabhadra, who wore a blue garment, appeared like a dark cloud with lightning, embracing black and white rocks. ||9||
Kamsa, who could not tolerate the virtues of others, saw the lotuses offered by the Gopas and breathed heavily with anger. He immediately commanded, "Let Nanda's son and all the Gopas be ready for a wrestling match without delay." ||10||
Thus, having given a strict order for a wrestling match, Kamsa, whose mind was sharp like a discus and a mace, desired to engage in a wrestling match. He immediately summoned all the strong wrestlers, both young and old, and those of medium strength. ||11||
Vasudeva, who possessed a steady mind, along with his son, who was born during a drought, immediately understood the enemy's intentions. He quickly sent word to all his elder brothers, informing them of the situation and urging them to come to Mathura without delay. ||12||
Vasudeva's nine elder brothers, who knew the enemy's intentions, adorned with chariots, horses, and foot soldiers, marched towards the battlefield, decorating the ground with their army, their deceitful hearts filled with malice. ||13||