Krishna, the adventurous seven-year-old, came to this dangerous place and curiously peered into the depths.
He brooded, "I shall vanquish this king of serpents and release the inhabitants of the country from their continual dread.
The boy then girded his loins, made his way up a tree, and jumped with a great leap into the depths.
Swimming about like a great strong elephant, he made a tumultuous sound that rattled Kaliya. Understanding it to be an attack upon himself, the mighty serpent immediately charged towards Krishna.
For over two hours Krishna remained in the grip of the serpent, but then he freed himself and began to expand his body.
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