Who · Parīkṣit, the personality of religion, mother earth and Kali
The story · Parīkṣit ruled as a great devotee under the guidance of learned brāhmaṇas. Meanwhile, the personality of religion and mother earth spoke of their distress and the loss of Kṛṣṇa’s presence. Parīkṣit encountered a man dressed like a king beating a cow and a bull with a club. He challenged the aggressor and assured the helpless creatures of his protection. Kali was then permitted to live only in five places under the King’s directions.
What it teaches · A ruler should protect innocent living beings and restrain those who cause them suffering. Allowing Kali to govern brings greed, falsehood, cheating, quarrel and other irreligious conditions.