Gopalacampu 1.11.23

1.11.23

[16] atha devakī-vivāha-gatāha-nabhaḥ-sabhya-vāṇīm ārabhya sarva-kathā-śaṃsana-pūrvakaṃ kaṃsa uvāca-tad evaṃ pratyekaṃ nūtana-nūtanārabdha-miṣa-viṣa-maya-pūtanādiṣu dhūta-phala-prayāsāliṣu sarvaṅgila-līlatayā bhavān adyānavadya-gatiḥ | iha ca rāvaṇasya kumbha ity ardhoktam aśakuna-bhiyācchādya, pūrveṣāṃ pūrva-devānāṃ vṛtra iva ity api pratyākhyāyedam ākhyat-dhruvaṃ dhruvasyeva tava cātra bhrātra-mitra-niryātanam avaśya-vaśyatām arhati iti |

[16] Then Kaṃsa, narrating the entire story beginning with the voice of the sky-dweller on the day of Devakī's wedding, said: 'Thus, since each of the deeds of Pūtanā and the others—who used ever-new pretenses of poison—has had its efforts and results shattered, you today, with your game of devouring all, have an unhindered course. And here—checking midway the words "Rāvaṇa's Kumbha[karṇa]" out of fear of an ill omen, and rejecting also the comparison "like Vṛtra among the ancient gods of old"—he said this: "Certainly, as if by Dhruva's determination, the avenging of your brother and friend here must be brought under control." '