KRISHNATTAM EPISODE - Ghantakarna from Banayuddha

Krishna : M. V. Unnikrishnan
Ghantakarnas : Sasidharan, Madhavankutty
Divyas : Manish, Krishnakumar

GHANTAKARNA EPISODE FROM KRISHNAGITI

Banayuddham

( Part of Sloka 6 )
When Rukmini requested Krishna for a son equal to him, Krishna replied that he will appease Siva, the Lord of Kailasa and then grant her wish.
On his way to Kailasa, Krishna reached Badaryasrama.

( Sloka - 7 )
Ghantakarna and his brother, blessed with best lives, hunting and killing wild animals, singing happily the names, Son of Nanda, Slayer of Naraka, Hari, Krishna, Rama approached Krishna.
The best among devotees, upon seeing Krishna, they were overwhelmed with joy.
They addressed Krishna happily.
Krishna, the friend of Siva was also pleased with their devotion and addressed them.

( Padam-1 )
Ghantakarna:
O! Great among men ! who are you? Why did you come here? Today, my life has become fruitful.
( Pallavam : )
O! Peaceful One! Seeing your pleasant attitude, I feel happy.
My mind gets attached to you, the best among men, as though you are the Jewel of Yadava Race, the Great among Good Men, Sri Krishna.

Krishna :
O! Ornament of Pisaca Race ! I am born in Yadava Race for protecting the earth suffering from evil kings.
To accomplish certain things, I am rushing to meet Siva, who is good to everyone.
O! Great Devotee ! Who are you? Who is this standing by your side?

Ghantakarna:
I am a servant of Siva. From the abode of Siva, I am proceeding to Dwaraka, which bestows good, only to meet you.
In the world, we are known as Ghantakarnas. This is my younger brother. O Lord! We are your Devotees.

( Sloka 8 )
Saying this, they happily danced around. Prostrating before Krishna, they offered a piece from a Brahmin's dead body as the best offering.
Krishna was extremely pleased. He transformed them to divine men and sent them to heaven.
Thereafter, Krishna proceeded to Kailasa and performed penance with determined mind.