Similarities of the Story of Herod and Kamsa

 Today in the morning mass, priest was sharing the story of Herod! As I was listening to him, thought of the connection with Herod and Kamsa! 

And, here's the answer from ChatGPT!

Here are the similarities between the stories of Kamsa in Hindu texts and Herod in the Bible ordering the killing of infants:

Prophecy of a Threat to the Throne

Kamsa: A prophecy foretells that Kamsa will be killed by the eighth child of his sister, Devaki.

Herod: Wise men (Magi) inform Herod of the birth of a new king, Jesus, threatening his rule.

Fear and Paranoia of the Ruler

Both rulers react with extreme fear and paranoia upon learning about a child who could potentially overthrow them.

Mass Killing of Infants

Kamsa: Orders the killing of all infants born to Devaki and imprisons her to ensure the prophecy doesn’t come true.

Herod: Orders the massacre of all male children under the age of two in Bethlehem to eliminate the prophesied "King of the Jews."

Divine Intervention

Kamsa: Krishna, the prophesied child, is miraculously saved by being secretly transported to Gokul, beyond Kamsa’s reach.

Herod: Jesus is saved when Joseph is warned in a dream by an angel to flee with Mary and Jesus to Egypt.

Focus on a Specific Child

Both rulers are ultimately trying to kill a particular child they see as a threat to their power (Krishna and Jesus).

Symbolism of Evil Oppressor

Both Kamsa and Herod are depicted as tyrannical rulers who misuse their power to harm innocents out of selfish motives.

Triumph of Good over Evil

In both stories, the divine plan ensures the survival of the child, symbolizing that good will eventually triumph over evil.

Impact on Society

Both events reflect the collateral damage and suffering inflicted on innocent families due to the rulers' actions.

These narratives, while culturally distinct, share universal themes of fear, power, divine intervention, and the ultimate victory of justice.