Same Family

Shankhachooda was a staunch Krishna devotee and the latter himself bestowed a talisman which fortified his prowess further. Shri Krishna was no doubt aware that the Danava King was performing all acts of Viciousness, brutality and violence; yet the demon’s staunch devotion to him far outweighed his vices and cruelties to Devas, Maharhis, Sages and Brahmanas.

This situation prompted Bhagavan Shiva to advise the Danava King and mediated peace with Devas. He used all his skills and powers of bringing about rapproachment; he said: ‘Raja! You release the kingdom of Devas and make me and every body happy; you enjoy your own Kingdom and desist from fraternal enemities as

1. Daityas, 
2. Danavaas and 
3. Devatas are all from the 

Kashyapa Muni and the own sisters of

1. Diti, 
2. Danu and 
3. Aditi respectively. ‘Brahma hatya’ and ‘Jaati droha’ would be equally despicable etc.