In Sri Devi Bhagavatam, Skandam 4 presents a rich tapestry of curses, blessings, and pivotal events leading up to the birth and life of Lord Krishna. Here's a topic of the key stories mentioned: 1. Curse of Varuna on Maharishi Kashyapa and His Wives (Thithi and Athithi) 2. Curse of Thithi on Athithi 3. Curse of Brahmadeva on the Six Sons of Sage Mareeshi 4. Maharishi Bhrigu’s Curse on Lord Vishnu and Indra 5. Hiranyakashipu's Curse on His Six Sons 6. Shatrughna’s Killing of Lavanasura and the Formation of Madhurapuri 7. Expansion of the Yadava Dynasty 8. Marriage of Vasudeva and Devaki 9. Kamsa's Anger Due to the Prophecy of His Death 10. Birth of Lord Krishna 11. Krishna and His Encounters with Jarasandha 12. Krishna and His Battle with Kalayavana 13. Building of Dwaraka City These stories are interconnected, with curses often serving as catalysts for the unfolding of divine plans. Each event not only shapes the fates of the characters involved but also contributes to the grand cosmic design, culminating in the birth of Lord Krishna, who is central to the restoration of dharma. #SriDeviBhagavatam #VarunaCurse #MaharishiKashyapa #ThithiAndAthithi #BrahmadevaCurse #BhriguCurse #Vishnu #Indra #Hiranyakashipu #Lavanasura #Shatrughna #Madhurapuri #YadavaDynasty #VasudevaDevaki #Kamsa #Krishna #Jarasandha #Kalayavana #DwarakaCity