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The Mahapurana, Uttara Purana
His mother tried to restrain him from these acts, saying, "O son, these are useless efforts that cause suffering to others." || 428 ||
Despite her efforts, he remained undeterred, his pride unyielding. He continued to perform these acts, for a great hero cannot be stopped from his path. || 429 ||
Hearing of his prowess, Devaki and Vasudeva, filled with curiosity, decided to visit him. They went to the Govardhan forest, under the guise of observing a fast called Gomukhi, accompanied by Balabhadra and other family members, showcasing their grandeur. || 430 || 431 ||
Upon reaching there, they saw Krishna, the mighty one, holding down the neck of a proud bull. Devaki and Balabhadra immediately greeted him with garlands and other offerings, adorning him with love and affection. Devaki circumambulated him. As she did so, milk flowed from her two breasts, resembling golden pots, showering Krishna's head, as if performing an abhisheka. || 432 || 433 ||
Seeing this, Balabhadra, fearing the consequences of breaking the fast, quickly said, "She has fainted from exhaustion due to the fast." He then poured water from pots filled with milk, showering her from all sides. Afterwards, Devaki, Vasudeva, and other prominent figures of Vraja were duly honored. Filled with joy, they fed Krishna with the Gopal boys and then partook in the meal themselves. They then returned to Mathurapuri. || 434 || 435 || 436 || 437 ||
Once, during a heavy downpour in Vraja, Hari lifted the mountain called Govardhan, providing shelter to the cows. || 438 ||
His fame, like moonlight, spread throughout the world, causing the lotus-like faces of his enemies to shrink. || 439 ||
Near the Jain temple, which was the reason for the establishment of Mathurapuri, in the temple of the guardian deity of the east, due to Krishna's abundant merit, a serpent bed, a bow, and a conch shell, these three jewels, appeared. They were protected by deities and signified the future prosperity of Krishna. || 440 || 441 ||
Seeing these, Kansa, the king of Mathura, was filled with fear. He asked Varuna, the astrologer, "What is the consequence of their appearance? Tell me." || 442 ||
Varuna replied, "O King! Whoever fulfills the prescribed rituals for these, will rule the kingdom with a wheel and enjoy prosperity." || 443 ||