Page from a Bhagavata Purana Series: Death of Pralamba (Primary Title)
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Much as the murderous Vatsasura had disguised himself as a calf in Krishna’s herd, the demon Pralamba assumed the form of a cowherd to carry out the demise of the blue-skinned god. Attempting to blend in, Pralamba joined Krishna, Balarama, and their companions in a game whereby the loser of a race had to carry the victor back to the starting place. After losing purposely to Balarama, Pralamba ran away with the boy. Balarama called out for help, but Krishna assured his brother that he could defeat the demon on his own. Here the white-skinned Balarama prepares to strike Pralamba—his true identity now revealed by protruding fangs—while Krishna plays his flute and the other lads rush to the riverbank to investigate the commotion.
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