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Then, when Krishna was born, God's will was revealed through direct instructions. He also spoke to them, explaining their long history of association with Him. [10][11] Vrikadevi gave birth to Avagaha and Nandaka. Passionate verbosity ahead, read at your own risk. Here too, all was silent. And then it was broken by the sound of [17], Devaki soon mothered Balarama through the surrogacy of Rohini. [22] Krishna acceded her request and brought the children to Devaki from Patala. [13] In some versions of the Bhagavata Purana, Vasudeva also married Sutanu, the princess of Kasi, and they had a son named Paundraka.[14]. It seemed that the whole world understood Devakis mind and joined Baby Krishna was now safe. King of Heaven or King of Devine Abode or Swarga Loka 1. Unauthorized copy, reproduction, distribution and/or transmission is strictly prohibited. much difficulty. the cry of a divine child. Many of the Yadavas killed themselves in the Yadava fratricide. He explained it is not justified for him to kill his own sister on her wedding day. O Fortunate One! [7] "Vasudeva" as an object of worship in Hinduism usually refers to the son Vsudeva (Krishna), rather than his father Vasudeva. Similarly Shiv Bhagwan severed his own son's head only to revive him as Ganeshji for reasons we ordinary humans still struggle to comprehend, but we still accept that he must've had his own divine reasons and we continue to worship Mahadev. It was pouring rain. Then you will live in my palace as prisoners, he This is because the son was the Supreme Personality of Godhead Narayana. "son of Vasudeva"), Balarama, and Subhadra. O . His eyes twinkled merrily. This covetousness is a powerful enemy; it is always unholy and odious. she was expecting him to come! It was past midnight and the people of Gokul were fast asleep. Soon Rohini gave birth to the baby, Devakis seventh son. Why was it that Diti so cruelly cursed his sister Aditi, the mother of Indra? The river rose higher and higher, the waves grew ever more furious, and Vasudev feared for his life. Even the usually desolate citizens of Mathura were 2. alive in a safe place. According to the Harivamsa Purana, Vasudeva and Nanda, the Kshatriya chief of Gokula, were brothers or cousins. Vasudev and Devaki waited in fear for Kansa to appear, but suddenly all was silent. The serpent spread its five hoods over the father and the baby, and escorted them safely to the other side of the dark river. Krishna fought all the demons that Kansa sent after him, and when he was twelve years old, killed Kansa himself. 27-28. Thus Aditi was born as Devak out of her Ams'a. my cute little son! Suddenly Lord Vishnu appeared to Vasudev and Devaki, and told them that their prayers had been fulfilled to save the baby. Maybe they did, I don't know, but there are some sources that say the babies were born through divine intervention since it was necessary for all six babies to be born before Balaram and Krishna. He laid his baby son down beside Yashodha and picked up her baby daughter. This meant that Vasudeva could escape with baby Krishna in his arms, unnoticed. And why have you committed an offence in not returning the cows to Him? However, the story goes that the child was actually transferred to Rohini, Vasudevas first wife, and grew up to be Balarama, Krishnas elder brother. Even those that are great are not free from the clutches of greed. Vasudevs chains fell away from his ankles. Vasudeva had many brothers such as Devashrava and Devabhaga, and sisters such as Kunti (mother of the Pandavas), Shrutasravas (mother of Shishupala), and others. [15][16], Devaki's six dead sons were named Krttimat, Sushena, Udayin, Bhadrasena, Rijudasa, and Bhadradeha. O king! Kamsa The Muni said to her :-- O Dear! everyone. Kansa came at once, angry yet afraid. In blind rage, How can she harm you? This is evidenced by texts and archaeological evidence. The people of Mathura and of the surrounding villages were terrified of Kansa, and tired of his cruelty. He was pleased that he could finally kill the eighth child of his was able to cross the opposite bank of the river safely and entered the As described in this chapter, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Ka, Hari in His original form, appeared as Viu so that His father and mother could understand that their son was the Supreme Personality of Godhead. At the stroke of midnight, the eight baby, who we know as Lord Krishna was born to Devaki. The light vanished and the prison became as dark and dreary as before. Silently, quietly, Vasudev entered the room. Krishna had an unusual birth place jail! The fair complexioned Diti, thus consoled by her husband, became glad and did not utter any more unpleasant words. However, to create in her the feeling that he was there, by his power, he simply kept expanding Devaki's womb. Thus was cursed the Maharsi Kas'yapa by Brahm and Varuna to come down to the earth as Ams Vatra to relieve the earth of her burden. Kansa seemed invincible. else in the world. Devaki was married to Yaduvanshi Vasudev (who is indicated as Sage Kashyap in his previous life). O Brhmana! It was of the eighth child, a son, born to Queen Kamsa smiled "O Glorious One! Diti, too, becoming grieved much with sorrows, cursed Aditi that seven of her sons would be killed consecutively after their births. Devaki's eighth son was born at midnight on a dark and stormy night in the month of Sravan. [25], Devaki bore eight children, but the first six were killed by her cousin, "harivaMsha in the mahAbharata - viShNuparva: Chapter 1 - Advent of Narada and Kamsa's Response", "Yogamaya enters into the womb of Yashoda and Hari into Devaki [Chapter II]", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Devaki&oldid=1136332327, Dhrtadeva, Santideva, Upadeva, Srideva, Devaraksita, and Sahadeva (Sisters), This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 21:14. This snake was none 25. When the time comes, he will come and search for you, and punish you for all the evil you have committed. In the childhood days of Lord Krishna, he became famous as Makhan Chor (butter thief) and an expert with the flute. Diti promised to act according to his word and took an oath; and when she practised the vow, Maharsi Kas'yapa impregnated the seed in her womb. What happened to the 7th child of Devaki? O Dear! [21] A popular short prayer for worshipping Vsudeva is Dwadashaakshar. He was born to Devaki and her husband Vasudeva who were ironically sent to jail by Devakis own brother, the evil prince Kansa. who shall be a hero as strong as Indra, religious and of indomitable energy.". [23] Vasudeva 's wife, Rohini, gave birth to Balarama, and Krishna himself was placed by Vasudeva into the hands of Nanda. Star Vijay. Song, dance and drama are essential to the lively and colourful celebrations. Kansa assumes that Devaki has given birth to a girl. Yet he had to obey the divine voice. Kansa immediately went to the prison. Meanwhile, Devaki and Vasudev told Kansa that their seventh child had been born dead. people under his reign didn't fear for intruders or thieves in the night. Vasudeva was born to the Yadava king Shurasena in the Surasena kingdom. The Renuka Israni. and Devaki from prison. Beware the sister you love so much will give birth to son who will destroy you. Exchange your son for this girl child and return to the prison The childhood of Lord Krishna has been glorified. Crown princess Devaki was getting married to Such devotion requires divine sentiments toward the personality of God. He did it out of fear; a prophecy had come from the sky that Devakis eighth son would grow up to be his killer. She was sleeping peacefully in her bed and Hearing this, Kamsa imprisoned Devaki and Vasudeva soon after their marriage and killed seven of . Your curse won't be fruitless; in the 28th Manvantara, at the end of the Dvpara Yuga, your curse will bear fruit. The middle of the night, escaping from a prison with a talking baby, the difficulties did not end there. Curse on Vasudev - Devki (Devi Bhagavatam) - how Vasudev and Devki were cursed alongwith Rohini. One after another their children were sentenced to immediate death by the king, Kamsa, who also happened to be Devakis brother. The guards were fast asleep, as well. A Bitter Past Haunts Kunti. Then, without looking back, The enemy, if he firmly gets hold like a fully developed consumption, cannot be killed; therefore the intelligent persons should destroy the enemies, when they are in their buds. Once, on an occasion, Sriman Kashyapa stole away the Kmadhenu (the heavenly Cow, yielding all desires) of the Deva Varuna for his sacrificial purpose; and though he was entreated by Varuna often and often to return the cow, Kas'yapa did not return to him that, the best of all the cows. His seventh child was also a son, this son was actually an incarnation of Lord Sheshnag. Your sons would all become very powerful and would be called Maruts. In Gokul all was silent, except for the pouring rain. The eighth child, the eighth child has been born! cried the guards. Lord. So Kansa rejoiced at Devakis marriage with Vasudev, and celebrated the wedding with everyone else. Vasudev reached the bank of the river Yamuna. 29. were smiling from ear to ear. Covetousness is the source of all sins, is unapproved by the Sages and leads to hell. Diti, too, asked for a son of the same strength, prowess, and splendour as those of Indra. there. On seeing the distressed condition of the calves I cursed Aditi a second time that she would be put to prison, her children would be still born, and she would suffer lots of troubles. Kamsa to guide them. All his questions were answered one Only Devaki waited, awake and anxious, for Vasudevs safe return. The light All five Pandavas are incarnation of five out of seven Indra. Seeing her asleep, Indra, with thunderbolt in his hand, took subtle form and by the influence of his yogic power, entered carefully into her womb quickly and cut asunder the foetus in the womb into seven parts. The bridge had been washed away, and no boat would be able to cross that furious flood. Kamsa, as always, ignored her cries. [22], In other iterations, Kashyapa is stated to have stolen a divine cow from Varuna for the performance of a ritual sacrifice. He was born to Devaki and her husband Vasudeva who were ironically sent to jail by Devaki's own brother, the evil prince Kansa. 5,000 years ago, Mathura was under the rule of a tyrannical king named Share. Hear, now, the cause of the incarnations of Vasudeva (Krisna's father), Devki and Rohini in detail. Bhagavan appeared as Shri Rama in that instance, as the son of King Dasharatha of Ayodhya. In your next life all six of you will take birth in the womb of Devaki and your father Kalanemi will be born as Kamsa. of Culture (2000). to the viewer. Carefully he held Krishna in a basket on his head. Forced to live in fear and trepidation. After the wedding, he decided to drive the royal couple home himself to At that time Lord Vishnu gave an order to . child. Saying so, she disappeared, leaving behind a terror-stricken Kamsa. Well, I have two theoriesdon't know which one is correct but others are free to correct. 35. Sarana had many sons like Satyadhriti and Marsti, and Shatha had a son called Sarthi. But the newborn baby laughed, and put its tiny foot out of its swaddling sheets and touched the waves. But Kansa did have one soft spot, and that was his fondness for his sister Devaki. The parents were in prison. Lord Vishnu told Vasudev to take the child away to Gokul, and that he must exchange the child for the baby born to Nanda Gopal and Yashoda. He was scared out of his wits at first, but soon how can you, wretched creature? troubled by the fear of his possible death, lost his appetite and slept : | || 9||, janma karma cha me divyam eva yo vetti tattvatatyaktv deha punar janma naiti mm eti so rjuna, janma karma cha me divyam evam yo vetti tattvatahtyaktva deham punar janma naiti mam eti so rjuna. In great wonder, he took up his son in his arms, and walked out of his prison, into the dark and stormy night. outside. They find nothing to focus upon or feel connected with during such devotional meditation. Vasudev stepped into the angry waters, the baby held high above his head. The prison doors closed. Since the time I have looked, on my co-wife Diti, of beautiful eyes and proud, this is the one and only thought that troubles the peace in the innermost of my hearts. Kamsa entered the He turned a deaf ear to all the heart- rending He would accompany Krishna during His lila by appearing as another son of Vasudeva, Balarama. Cast: Gandhari. Outside, the winds wailed and the rain fell in torrents. other than Sheshnag, the Snake-God, who is known to be the roofing canopy of This is your eighth child, roared Kansa. should not be construed as a substitute for advice from a medical professional or health care provider. We can't imagine what the world would have lost out on without Krishna, and we can't imagine how they felt to lose all that they lost to bring Him into the world. Interesting as it is, there is a very important takeaway from the birth story of Lord Krishna: nothing can parallel a mothers love. His wife Queen Yashoda has just given birth to a He was therefore called Krishna, which means 'dark' or 'black'. Certainly they are not normal beings like us and they carry immense merits on them before taking human forms and are always tuned to God even in their dreams. He thought that any of the children of Devaki can be Vishnu, so he killed all other children of Vasudeva and Devaki. For example, people purify their minds by worshipping stone deities because they harbor the divine sentiments that God resides in these deities. 18. Janamejaya said :-- O best of Munis! thoughts. He does not need to achieve further personal bliss by performing actions. The forty-nine Maruts were born. Throw them into prison, he thundered, pointing at Devaki and Vasudev. How cold they, with such an awful king like your doctor. Everyone would be the same and there would be nothing to write a simple novel about, let alone a mytho that's meant to convey life lessons. Therefore, whatever he does is for the welfare of the materially conditioned souls. It was the eighth child Kamsa had his eye on. Still, just like they bore such devastating losses before, they once again put themselves through trauma to ensure that God's will was obeyed and the world got its savior. She appealed to cell where his sister and her husband lived for the past nine years. The one person whom Kansa loved and adored, was his sister Devaki, who was kind, loving and caring. them prayed to God that her son should not fall into the clutches of his Dressed in shining garments and dazzling jewels, she looked terrible and 12. Once upon a time there lived a king named Ugrasena, he had a son named Kansa who was the crowned prince of Mathura. One by one, six children of Devaki and Vasudev were born in the prison and Kansa killed them all. He turned a deaf ear to all the heart- rending cries of his sister. [4][5][6] His sister Kunti was married to Pandu. How can she harm you, brother? asked Vasudev. I love the example you gave about Devi Ganga, Harischandra, and even Mahadev himself. and again with the rulers of the Yadu dynasty which led to frequent wars and "Vsudeva" is a vddhi, a derivative of the short form "Vasudeva", a linguistic pragmatic in Sanskrit signifying "of, belonging to, descended from". He was born to save everyone from the terrible tyrants like Kamsa. sister and he was also afraid that he might not be able to do so. that all the guards were in a state of hypnotic sleep. Those who understand the divine nature of My birth and activities, O Arjun, upon leaving the body, do not have to take birth again, but come to My eternal abode. doubt. though sad at her separation from her son, was happy for the baby. the Oracle doesnt come true. All that remained was a laugh and a sweet voice which said, Kansa, you cannot kill me! It is mentioned in the texts that Krishna was the eighth Vasudev begged Kansa, not to kill Devaki. When the good natured Diti awoke, she came to know that Indra has treacherously cut the foetus in her womb and became very sorry and angry. [22][23] She nursed them with her milk and they attained heaven. This is because Krishnas transcendental body is naturally effulgent. [17] Feuerstein places the relative composition chronology of Mahanarayana to be about that of Mundaka and Prashna Upanishads. 24. Krishna and Putana, and more.. I will find your eighth child and kill him, no matter what it takes!. According to Hindu scriptures, Vasudeva (Sanskrit: , IAST: Vasudeva), also called Anakadundubhi, (anakas and dundubhis both refer to drums, after the musicians who played these instruments at the time of his birth),[1][2] is the father of the Hindu deities Krishna (Vsudeva, i.e. Vysa said :-- O king! SB 10.1.56 Each year thereafter, in due course of time, Devak, the mother of God and all the demigods, gave birth to a child. Vasudeva Shri Krishna :- Vasudeva [Shri Krishna] endued with the great valour, was among men a portion of him called Narayana--the god of gods--et. Food is a key ingredient for Janmashtami: Krishna is thought to have favoured milk and curds, so meals are prepared from these ingredients. The baby girl slipped out of his hand and rose in the air, she transformed into Goddess Durga. Understand this verse in the light of the previous one. [23], After the passing of Vasudeva after the Yadu massacre, Devaki cremated herself on Vasudeva's pyre, performing sati, along with his other wives, Rohini, Bhadra, and Madira. belong to their respective owners, and are used to merely visually identify the Channels, Shows, Companies, Brands, etc. winds and rain. Kansa killed each child within minutes of its birth. The Bhgavatam states: tam adbhuta blakam ambujekhaachatur-bhuja hakha gaddyudyudham(10.3.9) [v9]. Vysa said :-- Daksa Prajpati had two daughters, Diti and Aditi; these two, of high rank, were married to Kas'yapa; and they were his favourites. This devotion can either be toward the formless aspect of God or toward his personal form. King Vasudev of the Yadus. The eighth child, slayer of Kamsa, was born! In this manner, he killed seven children born to Devaki. BG 4.9: Mathura wore a festive look. An Indo-Greek ambassador from Taxila named Heliodorus, of this era, visited the court of a Shunga king, and addresses himself as a Bhagavata on this pillar, an epithet scholars consider as evidence of Vsudeva worship was well established in 1st millennium BCE. Watchlist. So dark it is tonight, realized that it meant no harm when he saw the serpent positioning its hood 39. Girija Shankar. situation was under his control. Nands wife has just had a baby. [16] The author and the century in which the above Mahanarayana Upanishad was composed is unknown. the water behind him. 52. He reached the dungeons in great O S'atakratu! O mother! This voice said from the sky, "Oh Kamsa, very happily you are driving your sister after her wedding. 55. It is brighter than the energy of Brahman, which is the sum collection of spirit. He flung open the prison doors and snatched the baby from Devakis arms. poorly at night. Bhagavn! Many years passed. 50. Kamsa. 9. It was a dark and stormy night. To Vasudevs astonishment the river parted giving him a safe route through. To his amazement, Vasudev saw a huge black snake raising its head from He never cried According to legend, Mother Earth was once very upset about the increasing sin on Earth. it is known as - Mathura, a holy city. [12] By Devaki, he had eight sons - six of whom were killed by Kamsa and the other two being Balarama (transferred into the womb of Rohini) and Krishna. him the news. He felt grieved to separate the newborn child from his mother but he that when he has come this far, he will surely be able to complete the rest it is the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Nand led him unquestioningly to his newborn child. I swear, on oath, I don't make any difference between you and my mother Aditi. It was the eight day in the month of Sharvan, a terrible storm erupted in Mathura. use of this site indicates your agreement to be bound by the Terms of Use. Why did Vasudev and Devaki keep having children? You will rot in prison forever, he roared at Devaki and Vasudev. [18][19], When Devaki delivered Krishna, he revealed his divine form to his parents, and ordered Vasudeva to take him to Gokulam, placing all the prison guards under a spell of slumber, so that Kamsa would not realise that his prophesied killer had been born. Samay. What is the wonderful influence of covetousness! Anthropological Survey of India, Govt. If viewed as an independent country, you could say that a prison has strong borders. Vysa said :-- O king; The incarnation of Hari and the incarnation of the Amsa Avatras of all the other Devas are accountable to many causes. in tears. She addressed him, Oh wicked Kansa, you have just shown your evil nature by trying to harm and innocent baby, but your destroyer was born to Devaki at midnight and is now safe in Gokul. He was a born Kshatriya. Thanks A2A. 19. Keerthi, Vrishabhanu's wife, gives birth to Radha. The Birth of Lord Ka. Why have you stolen away all the cows of the Varuna Deva, the Guardian of a quarter of the world? "Where's my slayer?" This full-sized form could definitely not have resided in Devaki's womb. This was to meet the interests of the parents and also the demigods, who had been eagerly anticipating Narayanas arrival in the world of birth and death. Vasudeva secretly carried Baby Krishna out of the prison cell to Gokul (in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh), where he grew up with foster parents and was the darling of the village. 2) Like the others, Vasudev and Devaki were eager for the savior to be born, even if it meant sacrificing their other children. And my cruel brother will kill this one too. Vysa said :-- O king! See! As soon as he was reunited in the prison with Devaki the prison door closed, and the guards woke from their deep sleep by hearing the noise of the baby girl crying. The patronymic Vsudeva (with a pronounced ) is a popular name of Krishna, the son of Vasudeva and Devaki. The same Ananta serves as the serpent-bed for Narayana in Vaikuntha, the spiritual world. With tears in his eyes, Vasudev kissed his At the stroke of midnight, the eight baby, who we know as Lord Krishna was born to Devaki. The moment of truth was upon them. He was a cold hearted, merciless, and cruel man. Without a word, he new father picked up his son to follow the Oracles 4. Vasudev shook Nand awake, and explained the prophecy and told him what the voice had asked him to do. As textual evidence, the Mahanarayana Upanishad records the verse: , nryya vidmah vsudvya dhmahi tann viu pracdayt. us!. Deep in the prison cells of Mathura, Vasudev and Devaki waited anxiously for the birth of their eight child. It is said that Krishna was the great god Vishnu himself in human form, born to rid this world of Kansa. And it was a dark, fearsome night. Vasudev, by this time, had some idea that his child is really someone [7] According to popular tradition, Devaki is considered to be an incarnation of Aditi, a mother goddess who was the daughter of Daksha and the wife of Kashyapa. children born to Devaki. But suddenly, as the wedding ceremony came to an end, a voice was heard, a voice which seemed to come from the sky, and which filled the great hall and awed all those who stood there. Blessed are those saints that have devoted themselves wholly to the attainment of peace, who are tranquil-hearted, lead a hermit life and don't ask themselves of any thing from any body. Devaki and Vasudev Are Imprisoned. Torture, pain and hell, Vysa said :-- On hearing his mother, Indra, the King of the Immortals, thought over all the means and went then to his step-mother Diti. After completing the sacrifice, Kashyapa delayed in returning the cow back to the deity. 54. Who dared speak such sacrilege? he roared. On this day there is another tradition, there is the human pyramid: a young boy, who stands right at the top of the people shoulders, is elevated by the crowd to reach a clay pot. When the prophecy made it apparent that God's will was for them to have 8 children, made sure that happened even if that meant going through indescribable ordeals.

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