KRSNA RESCUES 16,100 PRINCESSES

After killing Bhaumasura Krsna entered his palace, which was equipped with all kinds of opulences. In the palace of Bhaumasura, Lord Krsna saw 16,100 young princesses, who had been kidnapped and held captive there. When the princesses saw the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, they immediately became captivated by the beauty of the Lord and prayed for His causeless mercy. Within their minds, they decided to accept Lord Krsna as their husband without hesitation. Each one of them prayed to Providence that Krsna might become her husband. Sincerely and seriously, they offered their hearts to the lotus feet of Krsna with an unalloyed devotional attitude.

As the Supersoul in everyone's heart, Krsna could understand their uncontaminated desire, and He agreed to accept them as His wives. Thus He arranged for suitable garments and ornaments for them, and each of them, seated on a palanquin, was dispatched to Dvaraka City.