[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [The Purana Index](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951) › v1.c5.s3.67 # The Purana Index v1.c5.s3.67 The Purāṇa Index v1.c5.s3.67 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c5.s3.67](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.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 - [Previous: v1.c5.s3.66](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v1.c5.s3.66) - [Next: v1.c5.s3.68](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v1.c5.s3.68) - [Up: v1.c5.s3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v1.c5.s3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v1.c5.s3.67](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v1.c5.s3.67) · Pramāṇa