583:3 These were captive princesses, according to the Bhágavata; Apsarasas, or celestial nymphs, according to the Káliká P.; and these upon their rescue by Krishńa became his wives.

583:4 The legend of Naraka is related in more detail in the Bhágavata and Hari Vanśa, but is still more fully narrated in the Káliká Upa-puráńa. It may be considered as one of the various intimations that occur in the Puráńas of hostilities between the worshippers of Vishńu and Śiva; Naraka being in an especial degree favoured by the latter.

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