anger. Imagine the anxiety of his mother when she found him battling with the demoness Putana, the serpent Kaliya and even the wrath of Indra! Then Aditi, sinful for her jealousy and anger, will go down on earth to take the human birth through her Amsa (part) and suffer according to your curse. He flung open the prison doors and snatched the baby from Devakis arms. Curse on Vasudev - Devki (Devi Bhagavatam) - how Vasudev and Devki were cursed alongwith Rohini. I will find your eighth child and kill him, no matter what it takes!. An akasha-vani had made the prediction, or warning in Kamsas case, during the time of Vasudeva and Devakis marriage. E3. Sesh Naag Takes Birth as a Human. Sarana had many sons like Satyadhriti and Marsti, and Shatha had a son called Sarthi. The light The beautiful eyed Diti, tired of the vow, lean and thin, thus being shampooed and having full faith in Indra's words, fell to deep sleep. The idol of Devaki is in standing posture holding baby Krishna with her left hand. Suddenly the dark dungeon was filled with a shining light and once again there came a voice out of the sky. 15-16. Devaki, A messenger went running to summon the demon king Kansa. Hindus celebrate Janmashtamiworldwide by fasting, singing, praying together, preparing and sharing special food, night vigils and visiting Krishna and Vishnu temples. 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. Vysa said :-- O king! But that, as people say is another story. 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. 2. 55. That very Kamsa will be your murderer." Due to this curse of Hiranyakasipu they took birth in the womb of Devaki and were killed by Kamsa, the incarnation of Kalanemi. Carefully he held Krishna in a basket on his head. I am Devi, born as a baby to fool you! This is evidenced by texts and archaeological evidence. her baby girl beside her was awake, staring at the door. The guards were fast asleep, as well. You are the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Supersoul of all living entities and the Absolute Truth. Since his wives, Aditi and Surasa, had assisted him in concealing the cows in his hermitage, they were also born on earth as his two wives, Devaki and Rohini. Lok Nath Soni, The cattle and the stick: an ethnographic profile of the Raut of Chhattisgarh. Devaki and Vasudev Are Imprisoned. And then it was broken by the sound of Kansa Goes to Kill Yogamaya. he decided to spare her life. The serpent spread its five hoods over the father and the baby, and escorted them safely to the other side of the dark river. However, to create in her the feeling that he was there, by his Yogmaya power, he simply kept expanding Devakis womb. Then, when Krishna was born, God's will was revealed through direct instructions. Mythology. As he approached the gate with the child in his arms, the prison surely meant that Kamsas frequent wars with the Yadu dynasty would come to 30. 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 seemed that the whole world understood Devakis mind and joined The Story Of Lord Krishna's Birth & His Two Moms. interactive elements on the site, any assistance, or response you receive is provided by the author "Goodbye, my son," he whispered. In Mathura, all was as he had left it everyone slept, deep in an enchanted sleep. He also spoke to them, explaining their long history of association with Him. You cant resist him, no matter how hard you try!" river seemed to be boiling white and seething with anger, due to fierce Everyone in Mathura feared his cruel and wicked nature. 13. thoughts. had no trouble in entering the palace of king Nanda, for the palace doors 1. But this time the baby did not die; instead, she flew up and for a second 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. Please note, comments must be approved before they are published. They had contradicting duties towards their kingdoms, their future children, etc - but in line with "sarva dharma parityaja", they took the sign of God's will (not the vow Vasudev gave Kans, but the prophecy which was as close as you could get to the word of God) and put it above all else. Kansa was cruel enough to execute the . In great wonder, he took up his son in his arms, and walked out of his prison, into the dark and stormy night. When I say that there had to be some higher reasoning behind their actions, the easiest explanation would be "fate". Kamsa was a demon known as Kalanemi These children were cursed that they will be reborn and be killed by their own father who will reincarnate as kamsa, their maternal uncle. Vasudev also felt very doubtful. Krishna and Putana, and more.. What is the wonderful influence of covetousness! of India, Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Dept. Kashyapa in the previous creation was Sutapa, who desired to create children. were smiling from ear to ear. else in the world. an end. 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. Taking Krishna to safety was of course a more bearable separation than what they faced with their first 6 children, but it was painful nonetheless to be away from him for so long and miss all his endearing childhood leelas. O 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. Watch. Kamsa smiled 11. 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. For your slayer is already born! Bhagavan appeared as Shri Rama in that instance, as the son of King Dasharatha of Ayodhya. Lord Vishnu. looking happy. O Janamejaya! The walls and gates function in a reverse way; they keep people in. He was a born Kshatriya. In this verse, Shree Krishna has emphasized the need for divine sentiments toward his pastimes, for enhancing our devotion. Unauthorized copy, reproduction, distribution and/or transmission is strictly prohibited. [23][24], Vasudeva carrying the newborn Krishna to Nanda's house in Gokula across the river Yamuna, Vasudeva carrying baby Krishna across the, Bhagavata Purana Skandha X Chapter 66, Motilal Bansaridass Publishers Book 4 Appendix (66A) pages 1884- 1885, additional verses in Vijaya-dhvaja's Bhagavata Purana, Chapter 69. With Sheshnag assisting him like before, Vasudev returned to the prison with But [4][5][6] His sister Kunti was married to Pandu. Surprises now many to await, Kansas rage knew no bounds. He said he would slay his sister before she gives birth to her eighth child. The sons of Vasudeva were related to Bhagavatism that was largely formed by the 1st-millennium BCE where Vsudeva (Krishna, the son of Vasudeva) was worshiped as supreme ultimate reality. Our mind gets cleansed by engaging it in devotional remembrance of God. The guards told Kansa that the seventh child was still born. Oh! I am not sure if Vasudev and Devaki had the privacy for natural procreation, since the jail was guarded 24/7. In blind rage, Everything accounted for, but the directions from Krishna were to travel to Gokula, which was a nearby town. Saying so, she disappeared, leaving behind a terror-stricken Kamsa. Copyright Rohini Chowdhury 2002. She rose above Kamsa's head as the eight-armed form of Goddess Durga. Everyone was He it was who caused all creatures to be slain and the earth to be wasted; and he it was who fanned the flame of hostility that ultimately consumed all. Once, the sage is said to have performed a yajna (a ritual sacrifice) in his hermitage. the water behind him. Share. Kamsa's sister Devaki got married to Vasudeva, another Yadava chief. "Vsudeva" is a vddhi, a derivative of the short form "Vasudeva", a linguistic pragmatic in Sanskrit signifying "of, belonging to, descended from". Why did Vasudev and Devaki keep having children? Then the Prajpati Brahm, to preserve and keep the prestige in the name of Justice and Religion, cursed his own very dear grandson Kas'yapa, the best of the Munis, and said :-- Go to the earth in your Ams'a, and take your birth in the Yadu clan, be united with your wives and work as a Cowherd. Dusk gave way to a terrible night as had not been seen earlier in Kansa came at once, angry yet afraid. extravagance and unfair rule. Vasudeva had many brothers such as Devashrava and Devabhaga, and sisters such as Kunti (mother of the Pandavas), Shrutasravas (mother of Shishupala), and others. Krishna, revered by all Hindus, is considered to be the complete, and perfect, incarnation of the great god, Vishnu the Preserver. He entered his dark cell and laid the baby by Devaki's side. her brother, "O Kamsa, my brother- my eighth child is a girl, and not the All rights reserved. O mother! Lord Vishnu told them that he will take birth as their eighth child. "Where is he?" covered his face from the intensity of the light. [21] A popular short prayer for worshipping Vsudeva is Dwadashaakshar. The hand of God is responsible for the supposed miracles. She was, however, no ordinary child. and so, she thought that her eighth child was a daughter. Vasudev left Mathura and soon approached the banks of the Yamuna river. 50. Kamsa. Vasudev reached Gokul. poorly at night. 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. There are also theories of divine intervention; some of the regional sources for the Mahabharat airing on Sun TV actually have Vasudev and Devaki making the decision not to have any children once they are imprisoned by Kans. 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. 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. and cried lustily. His skin had a dark - blue color as is seen in a cloud filled with The middle of the night, escaping from a prison with a talking baby, the difficulties did not end there. Cast: Gandhari. Such divine actions that God performs are termed as leelas while the actions we perform are called work.. and unscathed? 36. 170 Baby Boy & Girl Name That Mean 'Gift from God', 600+ Unique & Cute Nicknames for Boys & Girls, Protecting Adolescents From Common Food and Waterborne Diseases, Why an Ideal pH 5.5 is Important for a Newborns Skin, Baby or Toddler Waking Up Too Early - What You Can Do. Meanwhile, Devaki and Vasudeva try to make sure baby Krishna gets away from Kamsan. 2) Like the others, Vasudev and Devaki were eager for the savior to be born, even if it meant sacrificing their other children. Devaki fainted at the sight and Vasudev was mesmerized. Nanda, unlike Kamsa, was a fair king and the His angel of death. Transedental Names With Corresponding Pictures, Type of People Who Don't / Do Surrender to krishna, Why Krishna Has to Come When His Other Avatars Will Do the Work, You can never Leave Krishna as he is EveryWhere, Vasudev - Devki Previous Birth / Curse / Relief. Devaki was pregnant for the seventh time. O Brhmana! Yet he had to obey the divine voice. Lord Vishnu then disappeared. [3] She is one of the wives of Vasudeva. 53. The evil king vacillated. Devaki (Sanskrit: , IAST: Devak) is a character in Hindu literature, most noted for being the mother of the god Krishna. [9] After the marriage ceremony, Kamsa volunteered to escort the newly-weds to Mathura and drove their chariot. The father would be taken away by the current, and both their lives would be in danger. divine at the same time. In Gokul all was silent, except for the pouring rain. The seventh child was Lord Balarama We see so many within the opening moments of Krishna-lila, when the personal Divine descended to this earth, selecting the birth-parents of Vasudeva and Devaki. On their way, suddenly there was a gust of wind, and the clouds darkened the skies. Thus, our actions are motivated by self-interest and the desire for personal fulfillment. Do not be angry. 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. Soon, Devaki was married to King Vasudev. Krishna had 8 principal wives, and he begat many children from them, such as Pradyumna, Samba, Bhanu etc., and they also had many children. When Devaki was carrying her seventh child, she seemingly miscarried. Both of immersed in the river, the flow became normal and Yamuna made way for the 2010-2023 Parenting.FirstCry.com. 2. The childhood of Lord Krishna has been glorified. kill Devaki. Vasudev scooped Yashoda's baby girl in his other arm and placed his son in The evil-minded and wicked king Duryodhana, the destroyer of the fair fame of the Kurus, was born of a portion of Kali on earth. The moment of truth was upon them. Treading softly, Vasudev Shakuni Plots Against . 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. Mathura wore a festive look. But soon a happy news came. Vasudev was in despair how would he cross the river? 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. Anthropological Survey of India, Govt. Vasudeva's daughter Subhadra married Pandava prince Arjuna, and they had a son Abhimanyu. Bhagavan showed the visual of the four-handed form, opulently adorned, holding the four sacred items, and displaying everything popularly associated with Vishnu in Vaikuntha. Soon the much-awaited day arrived. and again with the rulers of the Yadu dynasty which led to frequent wars and However, the story goes that the child was actually transferred to Rohini, Vasudevas first wife, and grew up to be Balarama, Krishnas elder brother. Lord Krishna the beloved cheeky god also known as the butter thief, but why do we celebrate Janmashtami, and how was Lord Krishna born? If viewed as an independent country, you could say that a prison has strong borders. Will you not spare us at least one child?, But Kansa was not to be moved. Though it may appear an effortless coincidence that I came upon the chanting of the holy names in this lifetime, there is a long track-record of pious activity to first create the foundation. Diti, too, asked for a son of the same strength, prowess, and splendour as those of Indra. SM Srinivaschari (1994), Vaiavism: Its Philosophy, Theology, and Religious Discipline, Motilal Banarsidass. 17. A new baby boy was born to their loved King The baby was as dark as the clouds that covered the sky that night. She was the mother of Shri Krishna. StyleCaster Here's How To Watch 'The Weeknd: Live At SoFi Stadium' For A Better View Than The Front Row Thus, O king! of Culture (2000). I love the example you gave about Devi Ganga, Harischandra, and even Mahadev himself. Thus Aditi was born as Devak out of her Ams'a. much difficulty. [22][23] She nursed them with her milk and they attained heaven. Varuna, too, had become very grieved and cursed her. Saying thus, he touched her feet and began to shampoo her legs. This is because the son was the Supreme Personality of Godhead Narayana. Sri Krishna was born in 8th dark night of Shravan month, BCE 3228. Hearing this, Kamsa imprisoned Devaki and Vasudeva soon after their marriage and killed seven of . It may appear that way on the outside, to those who only lick the bottle of honey without opening it, but for those immersed in the culture there is constant amazement at what can be done. Covetousness is the source of all sins, is unapproved by the Sages and leads to hell. O King! Great explanation Lola! shower on them a kingly courtesy as was prevalent in those days. 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. in tears. Very soon after, Devaki began expecting her eighth child, the one, it had been said, who would kill Kansa. 3. Kansa agreed to spare Devaki, if Vasudev kept his promise. Raja Harishchandra is admired and idolized for his steadfastness and honesty, even though during his lifetime it led him to sell his son into slavery along with his wife. A Bitter Past Haunts Kunti. This full-sized form could definitely not have resided in Devaki's womb. she was expecting him to come! The marriage of Devaki and Vasudev shall be blessed, for of this union shall be born eight sons, said the voice. Every time Devaki gave birth to a child Vasudev shook Nand awake, and explained the prophecy and told him what the voice had asked him to do. That is NOT what I'm going with though, when I'm confused about something I hate hearing that it happened because it had to happen, so I'm sure you would too ;). Dont let Kansa kill all our sons! Vishnu heard his prayers, and magically transferred the baby into the womb of Rohini, another wife of Vasudev. Here too, all was silent. Dhritrashtra. 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. How cold they, with such an awful king like "Ah my son!" "son of Vasudeva"), Balarama, and Subhadra. My heart is being pierced wholly by an iron spoke when I see the womb of Diti; kill it by any means you can! Then, without looking back, 40. The river rose higher and higher, the waves grew ever more furious, and Vasudev feared for his life. 12. Kamsa, as always, ignored her cries. them prayed to God that her son should not fall into the clutches of his Vasudev, by this time, had some idea that his child is really someone He explained it is not justified for him to kill his own sister on her wedding day. In the previous creation Aditi was chaste Prishni, who worshiped her husband Sutapa as if he were a god. I swear, on oath, I don't make any difference between you and my mother Aditi. Vasudev found his way to Nands house. But the newborn baby laughed, and put its tiny foot out of its swaddling sheets and touched the waves. The visible image of the last moments within that lifetime. Well, I have two theoriesdon't know which one is correct but others are free to correct. Your destroyer has been born as foretold, and he is safe! 26. The people of Mathura and of the surrounding villages were terrified of Kansa, and tired of his cruelty. The Birth of Lord Ka. His eyes twinkled merrily. What happened to the 7th child of Devaki? When Vasudeva handed Krishna over to them, he took with him Yashodas just-born child instead. He was a king of the Vrishnis, and a Yadava prince. "While Vasudeva was carrying his son Krishna in the falling rain, Lord Shesha in the shape of a serpent spread His hood over the head of Vasudeva so that he would not be hampered by the rainfall. He could try carrying the baby with him and wade through the water, but the risk is too great. The Supreme Lord will be the one to take you by surprise. cell where his sister and her husband lived for the past nine years. Many of the Yadavas killed themselves in the Yadava fratricide. Even now think out how you can kill your enemy. It was Vishnu then, who put the prison guards to sleep in Mathura, and stilled the waters of the Yamuna for Vasudev. I revere Vasudev and Devaki for everything they did and everything they endured because the way I see it, they always made God's will their first priority. Holy mantras are also chanted to venerate him. The Muni said to her :-- O Dear! 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. child. So Kansa rejoiced at Devakis marriage with Vasudev, and celebrated the wedding with everyone else. So The prison doors closed. Nands wife has just had a baby. Watch. It is said that in the spiritual realm there is no need of external lighting, because of this effulgence. [13] In some versions of the Bhagavata Purana, Vasudeva also married Sutanu, the princess of Kasi, and they had a son named Paundraka.[14]. Really! While it was a joyful moment for the parents, the conditions outside were not exactly ideal for an escape. Hearing this, Kamsa froze with fear. house to see the baby boy and to offer gifts. son that the Oracle warned you about. Yashoda and Nanda were Krishnas foster parents. They would be companions and friends to Indra. 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. When the time comes, he will come and search for you, and punish you for all the evil you have committed. There, in the womb of Diti, is your powerful enemy. Kansa was not ready to hear any of their pleas. Renuka Israni. How was the loving father going to protect his son? In Yashodas household, Krishna grew up with utmost love and care, even though he was always stirring up some mischief or the other! He was therefore called Krishna, which means 'dark' or 'black'. Krishna had an unusual birth place jail! The prison doors shut on their own, Vasudevs chains fastened themselves around his ankles, and the prison guards woke up, stretching and yawning, and amazed that they had fallen so sound asleep. happened that as soon as Kamsa took the reins of the wedding chariot, a It was almost as if Devaki's eighth son was born at midnight on a dark and stormy night in the month of Sravan. The prison guards snored over their weapons, the prison doors stood wide open, the palace was silent. Vasudev stepped into the angry waters, the baby held high above his head. cries of his sister. divine voice thundered from the sky, Evil Kamsa, you dont know it. The next time your little one steals from the kitchen or gets his clothes muddy on the pretext of doing Baal Leela, tell him that! the child who was said to be his slayer. And my cruel brother will kill this one too. doors opened automatically. But he waited for the birth of his nemesis with murderous Loving father welcoming open gate. situation was under his control. [8][9], Vasudeva married Devaki, and also had other wives such as Pauravi (daughter of Bahlika), Rohini, Bhadra, Madira and Vrikadevi. evil uncle Kamsa. Kansa who loved his sister dearly escorted his sister by chariot to her in-laws home. King Vasudev was horrified at this cruelty and fell on his knees. Such devotion requires divine sentiments toward the personality of God. In the palace dungeons, Vasudev was trying his best to console his wife, but Hearing this, the Lotus-born Brahm called Kas'yapa before him and asked. The eighth son born to Devaki will kill you. However, Gods actions have no personal motive because he is perfectly satiated by the infinite bliss of his own personality. All his fears vanished for he understood Similarly, if we wish to engage in devotion toward Lord Krishna, we must learn to harbor divine sentiments toward his leelas. Interesting as it is, there is a very important takeaway from the birth story of Lord Krishna: nothing can parallel a mothers love. Hear, now, the cause of the incarnations of Vasudeva (Krisna's father), Devki and Rohini in detail. O best of kings! This is your eighth child, roared Kansa. The entire gathering was thrown into fear and confusion. Share. the girl-child. Your curse won't be fruitless; in the 28th Manvantara, at the end of the Dvpara Yuga, your curse will bear fruit. the child Krishna. Tamil. By earthly standards of "normalcy", Shantanu stopped her from doing the same to Devavrat out of human compassion; then she explained that divine compassion led her to drown the babies in the first place and spare them the misery that was to result from their past lives' curse. I will hence count greed as more powerful than even Fate, the Ruler of all destinies. King of Heaven or King of Devine Abode or Swarga Loka 1. While all previous sons of Devaki are slain, the seventh embryo is transferred to Rohini's womb. Thus when the foetus was fully developed, Diti began to look white and full of splendour. 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. Maharsi Kas'yapa is now almost infatuated with his sacrifice; and though I have tried all my means, he is not returning me my cow. O Dear! 8. Nanda ! King Vasudev of the Yadus. Bhagavn! Vasudeva came onto the bank of the Yamuna and saw that the water of the Yamuna was roaring with waves and that the whole span was full of foam. and always had a smile for everyone. Devaki gave birth to six sons, one after another. The seventh child was known as Balrama. The wedding was a real grand ceremonial affair, after all the rituals had finished. Vasudev headed towards Gokul. should not be construed as a substitute for advice from a medical professional or health care provider. But they can also be disciplinarians if needed. But when he came to the river Yamuna, he saw that the great river was in flood. Oh mighty Gods, please save my now spoke to Vasudev: I have come to serve you; order me now what I can do for you. But let the demon Kansa beware: Devakis eighth son will be his end.. 38. After all, he was not going to let her The parents offered their heartfelt prayers, and Krishna listened.
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