Banasura, was an asura with 1000 hands. He played various instruments using all his hands and sang with fill dedication to please lord Shiva. Shiva was so happy with his way of tapas that he started to do Anandha Thandava. The lord also granted him a boon that no one could kill him not even a god.
After getting such a boon, Banasura became so drunk with pride that he had nothing but utter disrespect and disregard left for all gods except Shiva. He troubles all the world. Shiva wasn't happy when his devotees were troubled. Shiva cursed Banasura that he shall meet his downfall soon.
Banasura had a beautiful daughter named Usha. She once had a dream in which she saw a handsome prince. She started to get that dream everyday. So she decided to marry the prince that came in her dream. Everyone, except her friend Chitralekha, teased her for taking such decision.
However, Chitralekha, her dearest friend, drew the portraits of many princess but they were out of luck. None of the portraits matched the person who came in her dream. One day Chitralekha observed that Usha was exhilarated seeing a painting. She asked her if it was the person she saw in her dreams.
Usha said it wasn't that prince, but there was some resemblance. Chitralekha revealed that the portrait was that of lord Krishna. She immediately drew the picture of Pradyumna, stating he was the son of lord Krishna. Usha again said there were resemblance to the person she saw in her dream, but still the portrait didn't match exactly. Chitralekha then drew the picture of Anirudhdha, who was Pradhyumna's son. Seeing this portrait Usha became very happy and said that it was him, who came in her dreams.
Chitralekha, who was well-versed in many thantras, flew to Anirudhdha's chamber and carried a sleeping Aniruddha on his bed to Ushas chamber. Anirudhdha after waking up realized where he was. Seeing Usha, he also felt attracted towards her. They both talked and played board games.
Just then Banasaura, who just became aware of all these, came there. When he saw Anirudhdha, he became very furious and tied him up with snakes. This news reached the years of Krishna and Pradhyumna.
Both of them together waged war against Banasura. Since Banasura was still a staunch devotee of Shiva, he got support from Shiva. The battle moved to a stage that Krishna had to fight against Shiva. Krishna took the Sudharshana Chakra, while Shiva took his Trishul. Brahma appeared there in the middle and stopped both from using there ultimate weapons. Just then, Krishna went to talk with Shiva. Shiva told of Banasura's devotion and also about the boon that he had given Banasura.
Hearing all these information, Krishna with the permission of Shiva, cut off all the hands except four. This caused Banasura to get rid of his ego and began to think normally.
He now readily accepted the proposal of Anirudhdha getting married to Usha. The marriage went on with great pomp.
We must understand that steadfast belief in god alone wouldn't keep us on top. Our actions should also be Saathvik,
Om Namah Shivaya ! Om Namo Narayanaya !
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