Devaki was pregnant for the seventh time. 36. v. 115, pages 706-720; Last edited on 22 February 2023, at 19:33, Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh. The moment of truth was upon them. E2. Vasudev found his way to Nands house. Nearly
Diti, too, becoming grieved much with sorrows, cursed Aditi that seven of her sons would be killed consecutively after their births. Mathura did not smile often. 12. Aditi gave birth to the very powerful Indra, the king of the Devas. In this way was born Lord Krishna, the supreme God who is the creator of
Vasudev stepped into the angry waters, the baby held high above his head. The baby is a girl, said Devaki. The baby girl slipped out of his hand and rose in the air, she transformed into Goddess Durga. However, some Hindus choose to fast all day and night for the first day of Krishna Janmashtami, breaking the fast at midnight. entered queen Yashoda's quarters. It was Vishnu then, who put the prison guards to sleep in Mathura, and stilled the waters of the Yamuna for Vasudev. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Watchlist. In great wonder, he took up his son in his arms, and walked out of his prison, into the dark and stormy night. Kansa was frightened and confused. This devotion can either be toward the formless aspect of God or toward his personal form. The palace guards trembled at his enraged face. [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. a little town near the river Yamuna. Vysa said :-- O king! else in the world. Kansa killed each child within minutes of its birth. Home crossing the yamuna Five Ways Krishna Surprised Devaki and Vasudeva, By krishnasmercy on August 31, 2020 ( 1 ), 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. The Mathura citizens welcomed the wedding, for it
Out went the duty to uphold a promise and mend their hearts with the company of their surviving child, the number one priority was once again doing just as God instructed for the betterment of the rest of the universe. Brishbhanu and Kirti Have a Girl Child. 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. her brother, "O Kamsa, my brother- my eighth child is a girl, and not the
All five Pandavas are incarnation of five out of seven Indra. He was born to save everyone from the terrible tyrants like Kamsa. The wedding was a real grand ceremonial affair, after all the rituals had finished. However, to create in her the feeling that he was there, by his Yogmaya power, he simply kept expanding Devakis womb. The guards were fast asleep, as well. [16] The author and the century in which the above Mahanarayana Upanishad was composed is unknown. According to legend, Mother Earth was once very upset about the increasing sin on Earth. He never cried
As soon as the feet of Lord
The latter, furious at their actions, cursed them to be born on earth and be slain by Kamsa, who himself was a form of their father. people under his reign didn't fear for intruders or thieves in the night. Mathura. Hear, now, the cause of the incarnations of Vasudeva (Krisna's father), Devki and Rohini in detail. Thus Aditi was born as Devak out of her Ams'a. them prayed to God that her son should not fall into the clutches of his
To begin with, I'd like to say that if we were to hold everyone to the same definition of "natural" and "unnatural", we would have no sinners and no saints. [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. Lord Vishnu then disappeared. This is your eighth child, roared Kansa. Nanda, unlike Kamsa, was a fair king and the
Suddenly there was pin drop silence. Dressed in shining garments and dazzling jewels, she looked terrible and
This is evidenced by texts and archaeological evidence. Your sons would all become very powerful and would be called Maruts. river seemed to be boiling white and seething with anger, due to fierce
How cold they, with such an awful king like
Kamsa,
[4][5][6] His sister Kunti was married to Pandu. In this verse, Shree Krishna has emphasized the need for divine sentiments toward his pastimes, for enhancing our devotion. It was pouring rain. Kansa took the babys life. The
The Srimad Bhagavatam itself tells us that the children who were killed by Kans were demigods cursed by Brahma and by allowing for their lives to begin and end as they did, Vasudev and Devaki helped ensure their salvation. Devaki and Vasudev Are Imprisoned. The father would be taken away by the current, and both their lives would be in danger. You have become very weak, lean and thin in the practise your vow. 54. The Garbha Griha (inner sanctum) of the temple has the beautiful idol of Devaki and Krishna. Just after the wedding, when Kamsa himself was driving the newlywed couple in his chariot, an astral voice made a prophecy. He requested Devaki to hand over the baby but she refused, he snatched the child from Devaki. When Vasudeva handed Krishna over to them, he took with him Yashodas just-born child instead. It is these sentiments that purify the devotees mind. and unscathed? Kamsa to guide them. Many years passed. "Ah my son!" Then the prison was filled once again with a blinding light. Outside, the winds wailed and the rain fell in torrents. she crooned lovingly at Little Krishna
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. Take this child across the River Yamuna to the Gokul kingdom, ruled by
the prison wall. Nandas wife Yashoda had just given birth to a baby girl. Devaki and Vasudev lived in the dungeon, watched night and day by Kansas soldiers. of Culture (2000). She rose above Kamsa's head as the eight-armed form of Goddess Durga. For example, people purify their minds by worshipping stone deities because they harbor the divine sentiments that God resides in these deities. Kansa assumes that Devaki has given birth to a girl. "Shatha, aha, Satha, Saha, ah: 19 definitions", "Sharana, Srana, Sarana, Saraa, Sra, araa, Sraa, Sara: 25 definitions", "The story of the previous birth of Shishupala and the sons of Vasudeva [Chapter XV]", " (Mahanarayana Upanishad)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Vasudeva&oldid=1140983598, This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 19:33. He was therefore called Krishna, which means dark or black. I shall personally
O Blessed One! 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. That evil minded Indra bowed down at the foot of Diti with humility and addressed her with words, sweet but full of poison. sons forehead. The pot, known as a handi or matki, is filled with buttermilk. 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. Nine years passed before Devaki got pregnant for the eighth time. SM Srinivaschari (1994), Vaiavism: Its Philosophy, Theology, and Religious Discipline, Motilal Banarsidass. use of this site indicates your agreement to be bound by the Terms of Use. Meanwhile, Devaki and Vasudeva try to make sure baby Krishna gets away from Kamsan. So Kansa rejoiced at Devakis marriage with Vasudev, and celebrated the wedding with everyone else. Ugrasena; having imprisoned him kamsa declared himself to be the King of
Other evidence is from archeological inscriptions, where Bhagavan is documented epigraphically to be from around 100 BCE, such as in the inscriptions of the Heliodorus pillar. Vasudev, by this time, had some idea that his child is really someone
There is no way
[13] In some versions of the Bhagavata Purana, Vasudeva also married Sutanu, the princess of Kasi, and they had a son named Paundraka.[14]. King Vasudev was horrified at this cruelty and fell on his knees. "O Glorious One! Devaki was good, kind and gentle, as unlike the cruel Kansa as possible. above all this, Kamsa locked his horns time
From his journey to Vrindavan from Mathura, his childhood antics- stealing of Maakhan, herding cows, mesmerizing everybody . Devaki fainted at the sight and Vasudev was mesmerized. You cant resist him, no matter how hard you try!" He was pleased that he could finally kill the eighth child of his
As terrible as it sounds, they weren't the first or last parents to sacrifice their children for the greater good. [23] Vasudeva 's wife, Rohini, gave birth to Balarama, and Krishna himself was placed by Vasudeva into the hands of Nanda. The couple is imprisoned by Devaki's brother Kamsa, soon after their marriage. Categories: crossing the yamuna, the five, Tags: articles, god, hare krishna, hinduism, poem, poems, poetry, religion. 8th Child of Vasudev & Devaki was Shri Krishna. O
of India, Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Dept. Devaki at midnight in the prison. Lord Vishnu. Disclaimer: All Logos and Pictures of various Channels, Shows, Artistes, Media Houses, Companies, Brands etc. Please enter your email address to receive our daily e-newsletter. Mathura. [22] Krishna acceded her request and brought the children to Devaki from Patala. men and women, wherever he went. looking happy. 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. Janamejaya said :-- O best of Munis! Many thousands of years ago, the city of Mathura in northern India was ruled by a powerful and evil demon called Kansa. But Kansa did have one soft spot, and that was his fondness for his sister Devaki. Then you will live in my palace as prisoners, he
The evil king vacillated. [17], Devaki soon mothered Balarama through the surrogacy of Rohini. He was therefore called Krishna, which means 'dark' or 'black'. But soon a happy news came. Verily those are blessed. [22][23] She nursed them with her milk and they attained heaven. The chief cause being Karma; the minor causes being many. The marriage of Devaki and Vasudev shall be blessed, for of this union shall be born eight sons, said the voice. were, as always, wide open. The Birth of Lord Krishna, 2. Even now think out how you can kill your enemy. The seventh baby was miraculously carried to Rohini, (second wife of Vasudev), who lived in Gokul. A messenger went running to summon the demon king Kansa. Rain was thundering down; the skies were covered in thick black clouds. doors opened automatically. 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. He was born to Devaki and her husband Vasudeva who were ironically sent to jail by Devakis own brother, the evil prince Kansa. Sta said :-- Thus asked by the son of Pariksit, Vysa, the son of Satyabat, himself replied to the king about their causes in the following words :--. As if the river sensed his fear, the boiling subsided. 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. But
But it so
alive in a safe place. In his boyhood, he became the cynosure of all eyes- he won the hearts of all
1. 24. Kansa Goes to Kill Yogamaya. Vasudev placed Krishna in the cradle and took the baby girl gently with him back to Mathura. Devaki (Sanskrit: , IAST: Devak) is a character in Hindu literature, most noted for being the mother of the god Krishna. Devaki gave birth to six sons, one after another. "Goodbye, my son," he whispered. He came out slowly to find to his utter surprise
You are the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Supersoul of all living entities and the Absolute Truth. Kansa, despite his evil ways, held Vasudev in great respect. It is brighter than the energy of Brahman, which is the sum collection of spirit. He would accompany Krishna during His lila by appearing as another son of Vasudeva, Balarama. Saying so, she disappeared, leaving behind a terror-stricken Kamsa. he decided to spare her life. Rohini bore several sons, namely, Balarama, Sarana and Shatha. 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. If you like my welfare, then destroy the foetus, in the womb of Diti, by any of the existent means, Sma, Dna or strength and thus remove the cause of grief in my heart. They find nothing to focus upon or feel connected with during such devotional meditation. O S'atakratu! 43-44. How was the loving father going to protect his son? He sincerely requested Kansa to trust him. [17][19] Srinivasan suggests a later date for the composition of the Mahanarayana Upanishad, one after about 300 BCE and probably in the centuries around the start of the common era.[20]. In this manner, he killed seven children born to Devaki. He was therefore called Krishna, which means 'dark' or 'black'. Carefully he held Krishna in a basket on his head. Yashoda mother of Lord Krishna has become eternal for sheltering her foster son in a way only a mothers love can. 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. The childhood of Lord Krishna has been glorified. 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. But he had to
Pozrite sa na 12 jedinench oslv Janmashtami v rznych ttoch Indie. The whole place wore a festive look. His seventh child was also a son, this son was actually an incarnation of Lord Sheshnag. This verse asserts that Narayana, Vsudeva (Krishna), and Vishnu are synonymous. Sri Krishna was born in 8th dark night of Shravan month, BCE 3228. He is now well and
At that time Lord Vishnu gave an order to . Please note, comments must be approved before they are published. was able to cross the opposite bank of the river safely and entered the
Kansas rage knew no bounds. 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. He did it out of fear; a prophecy had come from the sky that Devakis eighth son would grow up to be his killer. should not be construed as a substitute for advice from a medical professional or health care provider. know now that by giving Devakis hand to Vasudev, you have signed your own
happened that as soon as Kamsa took the reins of the wedding chariot, a
46-47. King of Heaven or King of Devine Abode or Swarga Loka 1. Kamsa smiled
Nanda ! He does not need to achieve further personal bliss by performing actions. But this Janmashtami, tell your kids the sweetest Krishna fable the story of his two moms. like an umbrella to save the new born baby from rain. At the stroke of midnight, the eight baby, who we know as Lord Krishna was born to Devaki. A myth from IndiaRetold by Rohini Chowdhury. 2010-2023 Parenting.FirstCry.com. Kamsa. Such divine actions that God performs are termed as leelas while the actions we perform are called work.. But the newborn baby laughed, and put its tiny foot out of its swaddling sheets and touched the waves. divine voice thundered from the sky, Evil Kamsa, you dont know it. Then, without looking back,
In no time, Vasudev reached his friends palace. Throw them into prison, he thundered, pointing at Devaki and Vasudev. felt humiliated by the turn of events. [17] Feuerstein places the relative composition chronology of Mahanarayana to be about that of Mundaka and Prashna Upanishads. His eyes twinkled merrily. After completing the sacrifice, Kashyapa delayed in returning the cow back to the deity. If viewed as an independent country, you could say that a prison has strong borders. Interesting as it is, there is a very important takeaway from the birth story of Lord Krishna: nothing can parallel a mothers love. Silently he marvelled at the wonders he had seen, but hurried on to find the house of Nand, chief of the cowherds of Gokul. In his confusion, he freed Vasudev
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. Thanks A2A. Six children thus perished. Curse on Vasudev - Devki (Devi Bhagavatam) - how Vasudev and Devki were cursed alongwith Rohini. Devaki and Vasudev's WorryS1 E35 Dec 2018. O Fortunate One! And one day, he will come in search of you and kill
He said he would slay his sister before she gives birth to her eighth child. When Devaki was carrying her seventh child, she seemingly miscarried. doubt. 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. Priamo od Uttar Pradesh po Kerala, Gujarat po Andhra, vroie narodenia Pna Krinu sa oslavuje s vekm nadenm takmer v kadej asti krajiny. Both of
Vasudev reached the bank of the river Yamuna. Maharsi Kas'yapa, the son of Marchi, hearing the curse, allayed her anger with loving words. Vasudev was in despair how would he cross the river? In this manner, he killed seven
This is because the son was the Supreme Personality of Godhead Narayana. His wife Queen Yashoda has just given birth to a
32. Take your son to Gokul, across the river Yamuna, to the house of Nand, the cowherd, said the voice to Vasudev. As soon the child was born, the prison was filled with a dazzling, blinding
All his fears vanished for he understood
5,000 years ago, Mathura was under the rule of a tyrannical king named
But prison shining bright. Kashyapa in the previous creation was Sutapa, who desired to create children. "Where is he?" The guards told Kansa that the seventh child was still born. But they can also be disciplinarians if needed. It is mentioned in the texts that Krishna was the eighth
Torture, pain and hell, Irrespective of whether shes the biological mother or not, women can love selflessly and completely. Devotion to the personal form of God is tangible and simple. Vasudeva's daughter Subhadra married Pandava prince Arjuna, and they had a son Abhimanyu. Varuna became very sorry; he went to Brahma, the Lord of the creation and told him humbly all that had happened and about his sorrows. To his amazement, Vasudev saw a huge black snake raising its head from
All rights reserved. thoughts. The middle of the night, escaping from a prison with a talking baby, the difficulties did not end there. the cry of a divine child. When Devaki was old enough, it was arranged that she would marry Vasudev, a good and noble man who was a follower of Vishnu, and did not fear the demon Kansa at all. Ultimately, it was Abhimanyu's son Parikshit who ascended the Kuru throne after Yudhishthira. Lo! they realised that the child had changed into a ferocious Goddess! Share. Kansa doubled the guards on the prison, and waited anxiously for the birth of this child. 1. When the eighth child arrived, it could talk. [4] Her cousin is Kamsa,[5][6] the king of Mathura, a cruel tyrant who had been told by Narada that he had been an asura killed by Vishnu in his previous life (Kalanemi), exacerbating his wickedness. Watch. If we can develop faith in the divinity of his pastimes and birth, then we will be able to easily engage in devotion to his personal form, and attain the supreme destination. troubled by the fear of his possible death, lost his appetite and slept
All at once the river stopped raging, the waves grew still and the water level subsided. The Goddess looked in contempt and pity at the bewildered Kamsa. 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 ;). When the time comes, he will come and search for you, and punish you for all the evil you have committed. It is the universal truth that Devaki and Vasudev are the biological parents of Lord Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu born at the end of Dwaparyuga.But history fondly recalls Nanadababa and Yashoda Maiya as is parents.. Beware the sister you love so much will give birth to son who will destroy you. Vasudeva had many brothers such as Devashrava and Devabhaga, and sisters such as Kunti (mother of the Pandavas), Shrutasravas (mother of Shishupala), and others. 33. immersed in the river, the flow became normal and Yamuna made way for the
Dhritrashtra. Vasudev begged Kansa, not to kill Devaki. Lok Nath Soni, The cattle and the stick: an ethnographic profile of the Raut of Chhattisgarh. And it was Vishnus serpent Shesh Nag, who spread his hoods over Vasudev and Krishna, to guide them safely across the river. That's not unbelieable to me, since the same sources say Kunti also had her children through divine intervention and not through natural intercourse with the Gods. daughter. You are intelligent, you know everything fully; knowing that it is a sin to steal other's property, why have you committed the unlawful act of stealing away the cows. Inside the prison walls a terrible foreboding filled the hearts of the expectant parents. The Jai Jais have released The 10 Avatars of Vishnu. Such devotion requires divine sentiments toward the personality of God. Nine years passed before Devaki got pregnant for the eighth time. Still, in that furious feature, the river gave passage to Vasudeva to cross, just as the great Indian Ocean gave a path to Lord Rama when He was bridging over the gulf. (Krishna, The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Vol 1, Ch 3), Download this episode (right click and save). In the palace dungeons, Vasudev was trying his best to console his wife, but
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Your E4. To share feedback or volunteer for this project, write to : "d i v a k a r (at) jkyog (dot) in", 2014, Bhagavad Gita - The Song of God, by Swami Mukundananda. Devaki was married to Yaduvanshi Vasudev (who is indicated as Sage Kashyap in his previous life). Holy mantras are also chanted to venerate him. The child in the womb, struck by the thunder bolt, cried out. O Janamejaya! O Dear! He also had a daughter - Subhadra from Rohini. To avoid persecution during the Goa Inquisition they were taken to Mayem in Bicholim and from there shifted to the present location at Mashel. the Oracle doesnt come true.
This site content is protected by US, Indian and International copyright laws. your friend King Nanda. Why did Vasudev and Devaki keep having children? Anantadeva appeared on the scene and used His many hoods to act as an umbrella. 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. A new baby boy was born to their loved King
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. He laid his baby son down beside Yashodha and picked up her baby daughter. children born to Devaki. Kansa was not ready to hear any of their pleas. 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. How could he go out, unnoticed
Share. Knowing that all these treacherous acts are really done under the advice of her sister, the truthful Diti; who was under the vow, cursed Aditi, and Indra, saying that as her son Indra has treacherously cut the foetus in her womb, Indra's kingdom over the three worlds would be destroyed. He had pompously got Devaki married.