Krishna and Cow Demon – High Quality Print of Artwork by Pieter WeltevredeKrishna, Balarama, and the other cowherd boys were grazing their calves when a demon named Vatsasura assumed the form of a calf and mixed with the group. Krishna, knowing that Vatsasura was sent by his maternal uncle Kansa (who had imprisoned Krishnas parents, Vasudeva and Devaki), recognized the demons true identity. Krishna caught the demon by his legs, swung him in the air, and threw him to the ground, ultimately slaying Vatsasura. Krishnas act