The Purana Index v1.c5.s3.67

v1.c5.s3.67

*Ugrasena* (I)—A son of Āhuka of the Kukura family, father of Kamsa and other eight sons. Father of five daughters who were all married to the younger brothers of Vasudeva.¹ King of Sātvatas, Vṛṣṇis, Bhojas, and Dāśārhas ² Hated by his son Kamsa who desired even to kill him and who eventually threw him into prison.³ Enthroned by Kṛṣṇa, after performing Kamsa’s funeral rites,⁴ got helpful service from Kṛṣṇa and welcomed him to Dvārakā.⁵ In Kṛṣṇa’s opinion Ugrasena was the proper person to wear the jewel Syamantaka, did not press it lest there should be a family feud.⁶ When Jarāsandha beseiged Mathurā, Kṛṣṇa stationed Ugrasena to defend the northern gate; was presented with spoils of war including jewels and ornaments. His part in defence against Jarāsandha’s third attack on Mathurā. A member of the Yādava sabhā; was consulted by Kṛṣṇa as to failure of rains in Dvārakā.⁷ Vāyu fetched from Indra the hall Sudharmā for Ugrasena’s use;⁸ attacked Pauṇḍraka and laughed at his message. Heard of Sāmba’s imprisonment and urged war on the Kurus, order being communicated through Balarāma. According to the Kurus, a king only by sufferance.⁹ Ordered the musala born to Sāmba to be powdered and thrown into the sea.¹⁰ Sent to Dvārakā for defence after the Rājasūya.¹¹ Welcomed Balarāma on his return after a pilgrimage tour ¹² Went to Syamantapañcaka for solar eclipse.¹³ Honoured Nanda.¹⁴ Heard of Vṛṣṇis killing one another and of the decease of Rāma and Kṛṣṇa and bemoaned their loss.¹⁵ Entered fire.¹⁶