Paundraka Vasudeva


Paundraka Vasudeva is a king appearing in Bhagavata Purana. According to it, he was the king of Pundra Kingdom. He was an ally of Jarasandha, the king of Magadha. He had enmity with Lord Krishna. He imitated the attire of Krishna. Later he was killed by Krishna in battle. He is considered to be an incarnation of the demoniac King Vena. Bhagavata states his story as follows: