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For those who are interested. Context : Paundraka represents present day pakisGoogle it.
Paundraka was the king of Pundra, and he began to believe himself to be the true Vasudeva, impersonating Lord Krishna. Paundraka sent a message to Krishna, claiming that he was the real Vasudeva and that Krishna should cease using his symbols and title. These symbols of Vishnu (which Krishna is an avatar of) included the Sudarshana Chakra (a spinning, disk-like weapon), Kaumodaki (a mace), Panchajanya (a conch), and Sharanga (a bow). Paundraka demanded that Krishna submit to him and hand over these divine symbols.
Krishna, amused and then infuriated by Paundraka's audacity, decided to confront him. The confrontation led to a battle between Krishna and Paundraka, along with Paundraka's ally, the king of Kasi (Varanasi). Krishna easily defeated Paundraka and his ally, demonstrating his divine powers. In some versions of the story, Krishna kills Paundraka by beheading him with the Sudarshana Chakra, and in the process, also devastates the city of Kasi as a punishment for its king's support of Paundraka.
The story of Paundraka Vasudeva serves as a moral lesson on the dangers of false pride and the importance of recognizing and respecting true divinity. It showcases Krishna's role as a protector of dharma (cosmic order) and his willingness to remove those who challenge it, regardless of their power or position.