Why Lord Shiva had to fight with Lord Krishna???

There was a demon named Banasur, was a great devotee of Lord Shiva. He was the elder son of king Bali among 100 sons and the 10^th descendant of Lord Vishnu devotee Prahlad. Once Banasur pleased Lord Shiva by his utmost devotion and meditation (tapasya), Lord Shiva gave him two boons, first, 1000 powerful arms and second, whenever Banasur fell in problem would be protected by Lord Shiva.

Demon Banasur attacked Kailash once after receiving such powerful boons from Lord Shiva. Being disappointed by Banasur’s act Lord Shiva warned him that his end had already been born and he could see this whenever the flag on his kingdom gate would be broken.

Usha, Banasur’s daughter, once saw a handsome prince in her dream and fell in love with him.

She requested Chitralekha to draw the portrait of that prince she’s in love. And after seeing the portrait Usha confirmed it’s him and requested Chitralekha to bring the prince to her.

It was Anirudda, Usha saw in her dream, Krishna’ grandson. Thus Anirudda was kidnapped by Chitralekha and placed in front of Usha. Usha explained everything to Anirudda and Anirudda fell in love too.

Meanwhile Banasur noticed that the flag of his kingdom broke, he understood someone entered his kingdom. Finding Anirudda in Usha’ room he put him in jail (Karhagar). They were already searching for Anirudda in Dwarka and somehow Krishna was informed that Anirudda was captivated by Banasur.

Krishna with his elder brother Balaram attacked Banasur. Balaram was very powerful to kill Banasur’ army, then Krishna faced Banasur. Seeing his army killed by Balram Banasur got scared and prayed Lord Shiva for help.

Lord Shiva appeared in front of Krishna and started fighting. Though both were devotees of each other. Krishna knew he couldn’t kill Banasur if Lord Shiva protected him. So Krishna silently prayed Lord Shiva and Lord Shiva gave a quick strategy.

Krishna threw an arrow and Lord Shiva fell unconscious. Krishna took out his “Sudarshan Chakra” and cut off Banasur’s arms. But when Krishna tried to cut Banasur’ head, Lord Shiva woke up and hold the “Sudarshan Chakra”, Lord Shiva requested Krishna to forgive Banasur as he’s his great devotee.

Meanwhile Banasur felt ashamed after seeing all these. He stood up and promised that he would leave all bad acts. Both Lord forgave Banasur.

This was the situation when Lord Shiva stood against Lord Krishna.

 

…Hare Krishna…