So, the two cursed Yakshas took birth as trees in Nandagopa’s garden. As foretold by Narada, Krishna dragged the mortar and when the rope tethering Him to the mortar touched the trees, the Yakshas were released from the curse. Krishna dragged the mortar, got it stuck between the trees, and pulled the mortar, bringing down the trees. But we find Periyazhvar referring to the trees as “fake trees,” indicating the presence of the asuras in them. Thus Ramanuja picked up Periyazhvar’s idea and included it in his commentary.

Source: The Hindu May 03, 2023 10:39 UTC