Kamsa
Hindu · mortal · dvapara yuga · Recorded classification
Relations
- sibling: DevakiBrother of Devaki, whom he imprisoned for fear of her eighth son.Bhagavata Purana 10.1 (primary)
- enemy: KrishnaMaternal uncle and chief early antagonist of Krishna, who slew him at Mathura.Bhagavata Purana 10.43-44 (primary)
Sources
- existence: Bhagavata Purana 10.1-44; Vishnu Purana 5.1-20; Harivamsa (primary)