O divine circle! Śiśupāla, in times past, indulged in nefarious deeds; the twin Marudha trees stood tall and unyielding; seven fierce bulls readied themselves for combat; the demon Bakāsura assumed the guise of a stork; Kamsa wielded a spear of victory and formidable strength. Kṛṣṇa, in His infinite grace and power, vanquished them all, manifesting His divine acts for