On their way, suddenly there was a gust of wind, and the clouds darkened the skies. We endeavor to know Narayana, we meditate on Vsudeva and Vishnu bestows wisdom on us. The Muni said to her :-- O Dear! immediately thought of killing Devaki for he thought, How can a child be the child who was said to be his slayer. *Members only visited website in last 60 days. [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]. And why have you committed an offence in not returning the cows to Him? Nanda, unlike Kamsa, was a fair king and the O mother! It was of the eighth child, a son, born to Queen One day Kansa was sitting in his chambers, when he got the news that Devaki had given birth to a child. 52. Krishna had 8 principal wives, and he begat many children from them, such as Pradyumna, Samba, Bhanu etc., and they also had many children. After that Kansa killed the next five babies born. 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. And it was Vishnus serpent Shesh Nag, who spread his hoods over Vasudev and Krishna, to guide them safely across the river. But this time the baby did not die; instead, she flew up and for a second 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. Kansas rage knew no bounds. 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. above all this, Kamsa locked his horns time As he approached the gate with the child in his arms, the prison The guards told Kansa that the seventh child was still born. Diti also bore the seed in her womb according to the usual rite. Cast: Gandhari. The baby is a girl, said Devaki. Yet he had to obey the divine voice. Hear, now, the cause of the incarnations of Vasudeva (Krisna's father), Devki and Rohini in detail. my cute little son! in tears. The light vanished and the prison became as dark and dreary as before. Maharsi Kas'yapa, the son of Marchi, hearing the curse, allayed her anger with loving words. In this way was born Lord Krishna, the supreme God who is the creator of it is known as - Mathura, a holy city. of Culture (2000). who shall be a hero as strong as Indra, religious and of indomitable energy.". In no time, Vasudev reached his friends palace. E2. everyone. The baby was as dark as the clouds that covered the sky that night. She was very distraught; how could her brother be so cold and heartless to kill his new born nephew. Even those that are great are not free from the clutches of greed. 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. Forced to live in fear and trepidation. For people to engage in devotion to Shree Krishna, they must develop divine feelings toward his names, form, virtues, pastimes, abode, and associates. The seventh baby was miraculously carried to Rohini, (second wife of Vasudev), who lived in Gokul. immersed in the river, the flow became normal and Yamuna made way for the 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. John Irvin (1973-1975), Aokan Pillars: A Reassessment of the Evidence, The Burlington Magazine. The snake spread his five headed hood over the basket that Vasudev was carrying, to keep Krishna dry. Hence, worship the deity with loving sentiments.. There was a great voice from the above, Oh dear Kansa why are you so happy? 8th Child of Vasudev & Devaki was Shri Krishna. Covetousness is the source of all sins, is unapproved by the Sages and leads to hell. He never cried Kansa took the babys life. The night soon ended and the next day arrived. Kamsa he roared at the now-awake Devaki. Lord Vishnu. Curse on Vasudev - Devki (Devi Bhagavatam) - how Vasudev and Devki were cursed alongwith Rohini. your doctor. 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. happily. Owing to a divine prophecy that he would be slain by the eighth child of Devaki, Kamsa arranged that all of Devaki's sons should die at birth. He was therefore called Krishna, which means dark or black. 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. Silently he marvelled at the wonders he had seen, but hurried on to find the house of Nand, chief of the cowherds of Gokul. and unscathed? The progenitor Manu says: na khhe vidyate devo na hily na mitsu chabhve hi vidyate devastasmtbhva samcharet [v8], God resides neither in wood nor in stone, but in a devotional heart. Kamsa.. he begged, please dont kill your sister. Lo! she was expecting him to come! I shall personally Sri Krishna was born in end of 28th Dwaparayuga of 7th . 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. Kamsa confined Devaki and her husband King Vasudev in the palace dungeons your friend King Nanda. As soon the child was born, the prison was filled with a dazzling, blinding He requested Devaki to hand over the baby but she refused, he snatched the child from Devaki. Indra spoke to the child gently :-- "Do not cry," and in the mean while cut each of the seven parts into seven parts again. 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. A Bitter Past Haunts Kunti. But the newborn baby laughed, and put its tiny foot out of its swaddling sheets and touched the waves. The deity requested Brahma for his intervention. The guards at the prison door fell asleep, as did every living creature in that great palace. 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. Please note, comments must be approved before they are published. One by one, six children of Devaki and Vasudev were born in the prison and Kansa killed them all. 20. Samay. O chaste one to your husband! 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 ;). The chief cause being Karma; the minor causes being many. This baby girl, who was the incarnation of Yogmaya, flew out of Kansas hands when he tried to destroy her! Devaki spent most of the day His angel of death. Watch. felt humiliated by the turn of events. Krishna had an unusual birth place jail! The serpent spread its five hoods over the father and the baby, and escorted them safely to the other side of the dark river. 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. O S'atakratu! Suddenly there was pin drop silence. O king! Nanda ! and always had a smile for everyone. 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. Well, I have two theoriesdon't know which one is correct but others are free to correct. Vasudev begged Kansa and told him how could a baby girl do any harm to a mighty warrior like him. The seventh child was known as Balrama. So The Divine Himself has come, . It was the eighth child Kamsa had his eye on. house to see the baby boy and to offer gifts. winds and rain. Devaki (Sanskrit: , IAST: Devak) is a character in Hindu literature, most noted for being the mother of the god Krishna. Brishbhanu and Kirti Have a Girl Child. Kashyapa sought the help of the god Varuna for the offerings of milk and ghee. Then, without looking back, The main deity Devakikrishna and affiliate deities of Bhumika Devi, Laxmi Ravalnath, Mallinath, Katyayani, Chodaneshwar and Dhada Shankar were originally located at Choodamani island (Choro island of today). him the news. As soon as the child felt the hard floor on her back, she opened her mouth There, in the womb of Diti, is your powerful enemy. From his journey to Vrindavan from Mathura, his childhood antics- stealing of Maakhan, herding cows, mesmerizing everybody . Angered, Kamsa rose to kill Devaki, but was stopped by Vasudeva, who promised to give each child to Kamsa, whom he would subsequently kill. The proud Aditi, thinking thus, said to Indra :-- O Son! entered queen Yashoda's quarters. Some Hindus simply don't go to sleep during the celebrations and instead sing bhajans, traditional Hindu songs. But then he became angry. He laid his baby son down beside Yashodha and picked up her baby daughter. Parenting.Firstcry.com accepts no liability for any errors, omissions or misrepresentations. Vysa said :-- O king! Meanwhile, there was great rejoicing in Gokul. Both of Devaki was pregnant with her eighth child. seemed to have split apart to pour wrathful rains. Vasudev and Devakis chains were magically released. They had no choice but to stay there. 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. But it so All five Pandavas are incarnation of five out of seven Indra. For his theft of a cow, Brahma cursed Kashyapa to be born on earth as a cowherd. death warrant. Varuna, too, had become very grieved and cursed her. converged into a sphere and the same voice of the Oracle that scared Kamsa, [8], During the nuptials of Vasudeva and Devaki following the former's wedding with his bride's six older sisters, Vishnu picked a lock of hair from his mount Shesha as well as his own, proclaiming that they would take be born as Devaki's seventh and eighth children, respectively. Just as silently as he had come, Vasudev returned to Mathura with the baby girl. Yashoda and Nanda were Krishnas foster parents. Kamsa's sister Devaki got married to Vasudeva, another Yadava chief. SM Srinivaschari (1994), Vaiavism: Its Philosophy, Theology, and Religious Discipline, Motilal Banarsidass. 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 :--. Devaki was good, kind and gentle, as unlike the cruel Kansa as possible. The parents offered their heartfelt prayers, and Krishna listened. This meant that Vasudeva could escape with baby Krishna in his arms, unnoticed. 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. Or to put it as every mytho does ad nauseum, "vidhi ka vidhaan". daughter. The prison guards snored over their weapons, the prison doors stood wide open, the palace was silent. 1. Krishna, revered by all Hindus, is considered to be the complete, and perfect, incarnation of the great god, Vishnu the Preserver. Vasudev was in despair how would he cross the river? The Supreme Lord will be the one to take you by surprise. The marriage of Devaki and Vasudev shall be blessed, for of this union shall be born eight sons, said the voice. Nand led him unquestioningly to his newborn child. Kansa seemed invincible. 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 is because the son was the Supreme Personality of Godhead Narayana. 13. 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. of his journey. When she sought help from Lord Vishnu, he promised to be born on Earth to end all sin. Copyright Rohini Chowdhury 2002. Six children thus perished. He thought that any of the children of Devaki can be Vishnu, so he killed all other children of Vasudeva and Devaki. Against their will. Vasudeva had many brothers such as Devashrava and Devabhaga, and sisters such as Kunti (mother of the Pandavas), Shrutasravas (mother of Shishupala), and others. know now that by giving Devakis hand to Vasudev, you have signed your own But soon a happy news came. Be peaceful; I advise you to take a vow, practise a rite, and when the period of your practice will be over, you will get a son like Indra. O mother! Vasudev entered his prison, and laid the baby girl beside Devaki. Watch. how can you, wretched creature? King Vasudev of the Yadus. The information on this website is of a general nature and available for educational purposes only and All that remained was a laugh and a sweet voice which said, Kansa, you cannot kill me! Sudarshan chakra given by Parasurama to Krishna. belong to their respective owners, and are used to merely visually identify the Channels, Shows, Companies, Brands, etc. 8. 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. I will hence count greed as more powerful than even Fate, the Ruler of all destinies. nephew. should not be construed as a substitute for advice from a medical professional or health care provider. Only Devaki waited, awake and anxious, for Vasudevs safe return. It was a dark and stormy night. else in the world. There were a hundred soldiers waiting The Birth of Lord Ka. Renuka Israni. Devaki and Vasudev Are Imprisoned. [22] Krishna acceded her request and brought the children to Devaki from Patala. [22], In other iterations, Kashyapa is stated to have stolen a divine cow from Varuna for the performance of a ritual sacrifice. Then a miracle happened. Amazingly, he could see. They would be companions and friends to Indra. [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. All his fears vanished for he understood She was the mother of Shri Krishna. river seemed to be boiling white and seething with anger, due to fierce Varuna cursed the sage and his wife, Aditi, to be born on earth as Vasudeva and Devaki, the parents of Vishnu in his avatar of Krishna. Vasudev scooped Yashoda's baby girl in his other arm and placed his son in Therefore, whatever he does is for the welfare of the materially conditioned souls. Our mind gets cleansed by engaging it in devotional remembrance of God. 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. O Fortunate One! Having felt much distress at not seeing him for so long, they held him in a tight embrace. Vasudev headed towards Gokul. When Vasudeva handed Krishna over to them, he took with him Yashodas just-born child instead. The couple was held in a prison at the time. I've edited my spot a couple of posts above :). and so, she thought that her eighth child was a daughter. Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, was born in the prison of his maternal uncle Kamsa, the vicious ruler of Mathura.At the time of his sister Devaki's marriage with Vasudeva, Kamsa had heard from a Divine voice that his sister's eighth child would bring disaster and end his life. At the stroke of midnight, the eight baby, who we know as Lord Krishna was born to Devaki. How was the loving father going to protect his son? Will you not spare us at least one child?, But Kansa was not to be moved. "Where's my slayer?" The night Krishna was born, the couple were prepared in advance. Oh! When the eighth child arrived, it could talk. Ugrasena was a nice ruler, and Kamsa was just the opposite. "Goodbye, my son," he whispered. Many thousands of years ago, the city of Mathura in northern India was ruled by a powerful and evil demon called Kansa. He was born to Devaki and her husband Vasudeva who were ironically sent to jail by Devakis own brother, the evil prince Kansa. Shakuni Plots Against . The Bhgavatam states: tam adbhuta blakam ambujekhaachatur-bhuja hakha gaddyudyudham(10.3.9) [v9]. proceed nonetheless. Dusk gave way to a terrible night as had not been seen earlier in The moment of truth was upon them. Devaki had regained her consciousness only after Vasudev switched the babies Kansa agreed to spare Devaki, if Vasudev kept his promise. 21. This causes Narad and the devtas to worry, pray to Aadishakti, and have her convince them to do their duty so that Shri Krishna could incarnate as planned. But let the demon Kansa beware: Devakis eighth son will be his end.. His seventh child was also a son, this son was actually an incarnation of Lord Sheshnag. What is the wonderful influence of covetousness! The Father looked at his the face of his infant child and hesitated in declared and Vasudev had no choice than accepting his verdict. [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. Verily those are blessed. 54. 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. Krishna worked His magic through the internal energy known as yogamaya. 4. In the previous century leading communist nations built such walls. Claannnk!!! Every time Devaki gave birth to a child in the dungeons, Kamsa destroyed the child. divine at the same time. realized that it meant no harm when he saw the serpent positioning its hood O best of kings! 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. Loving father welcoming open gate. That evil minded Indra bowed down at the foot of Diti with humility and addressed her with words, sweet but full of poison. Even the usually desolate citizens of Mathura were 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. Ugrasena; having imprisoned him kamsa declared himself to be the King of in the dungeons, Kamsa destroyed the child. King Vasudev was horrified at this cruelty and fell on his knees. [9] The wedding was a real grand ceremonial affair, after all the rituals had finished. According to legend, Mother Earth was once very upset about the increasing sin on Earth. After completing the sacrifice, Kashyapa delayed in returning the cow back to the deity. Such beings cannot be placed in today's human forms. [21] A popular short prayer for worshipping Vsudeva is Dwadashaakshar. Kansa killed each child within minutes of its birth. The devotional service was not an accident. The middle of the night, escaping from a prison with a talking baby, the difficulties did not end there. The life of connection, yoga, is not dull or boring. Why was it that Diti so cruelly cursed his sister Aditi, the mother of Indra? In the country named India, in the modern day state of Uttar Pradesh stands Lord Vishnu then disappeared. Diti, too, asked for a son of the same strength, prowess, and splendour as those of Indra. Baby Krishna was now safe. Please enter your email address to receive our daily e-newsletter. The Garbha Griha (inner sanctum) of the temple has the beautiful idol of Devaki and Krishna. He was content at the thought that the Mythology. the cry of a divine child. They had performed intense austerities to worship the creator deity Brahma, unbeknownst to their own grandfather, Hiranyakashipu. Should you have any concerns about your health, or of that of your baby or child, please consult with All his questions were answered one that all the guards were in a state of hypnotic sleep. Then, when Krishna was born, God's will was revealed through direct instructions. He was born to Devaki and her husband Vasudeva who were ironically sent to jail by Devaki's own brother, the evil prince Kansa. Because they were afraid of Kasa, when the Lord appeared as an ordinary child they . This verse asserts that Narayana, Vsudeva (Krishna), and Vishnu are synonymous. The guards suddenly awoke from their 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. He was a king of the Vrishnis, and a Yadava prince. While all previous sons of Devaki are slain, the seventh embryo is transferred to Rohini's womb. This is your eighth child, roared Kansa. Aditi gave birth to the very powerful Indra, the king of the Devas. How can she harm you, brother? asked Vasudev. Everyone in Mathura feared his cruel and wicked nature. Thus, Vasudev The patronymic Vsudeva (with a pronounced ) is a popular name of Krishna, the son of Vasudeva and Devaki. Vasudev climbed out onto the far bank of the Yamuna. The visible image of the last moments within that lifetime. "son of Vasudeva"), Balarama, and Subhadra. You will die at the hands of Devakis eighth son!, Kansa was furious, but there was nothing he could do. 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. Diti, too, becoming grieved much with sorrows, cursed Aditi that seven of her sons would be killed consecutively after their births. Kansa, despite his evil ways, held Vasudev in great respect. forgot the Oracle's warning about his slayer being a boy. His eyes twinkled merrily. O High minded One! and cried lustily. Rain was thundering down; the skies were covered in thick black clouds. [1] According to the Harivamsa, these were the reincarnations of the sons of the asura Kalanemi. 26. 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. Vasudev, by this time, had some idea that his child is really someone Inside the prison walls a terrible foreboding filled the hearts of the expectant parents. How could he go out, unnoticed Many years passed. He was called Balram, and brought up safely and in secret by Rohini among the villagers of Braj. O Janamejaya! was able to cross the opposite bank of the river safely and entered the Understand this verse in the light of the previous one. Vasudeva and Devaki traveling in a carriage During the nuptials of Vasudeva and Devaki following the former's wedding with his bride's six older sisters, Vishnu picked a lock of hair from his mount Shesha as well as his own, proclaiming that they would take be born as Devaki's seventh and eighth children, respectively. 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. Anantadeva appeared on the scene and used His many hoods to act as an umbrella. [7] "Vasudeva" as an object of worship in Hinduism usually refers to the son Vsudeva (Krishna), rather than his father Vasudeva. He was a born Kshatriya. Plays are carried out re-enacting scenes from Krishna's early life. Before the child is born of the womb, try to destroy it. Hindus celebrate Janmashtamiworldwide by fasting, singing, praying together, preparing and sharing special food, night vigils and visiting Krishna and Vishnu temples. Saying thus, he touched her feet and began to shampoo her legs. Krishna fought all the demons that Kansa sent after him, and when he was twelve years old, killed Kansa himself. 11. 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. Vasudev also felt very doubtful. There is no way He could try carrying the baby with him and wade through the water, but the risk is too great. born when the mother is dead? So he drew out his sword and raised it to But Krishna was safe in Gokul, with Nand and Yashodha, who accepted him as their son.
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