Interesting as it is, there is a very important takeaway from the birth story of Lord Krishna: nothing can parallel a mothers love. How could he go out, unnoticed Passionate verbosity ahead, read at your own risk. The life of connection, yoga, is not dull or boring. I am sorry to hear of this curse. 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. Nandas wife Yashoda had just given birth to a baby girl. Such beings cannot be placed in today's human forms. Thus, O king! 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. And from the river rose a huge serpent. "O Glorious One! 33. Disclaimer: All Logos and Pictures of various Channels, Shows, Artistes, Media Houses, Companies, Brands etc. Tamil. know now that by giving Devakis hand to Vasudev, you have signed your own After completing the sacrifice, Kashyapa delayed in returning the cow back to the deity. Ugrasena; having imprisoned him kamsa declared himself to be the King of 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.. Great explanation Lola! This meant that Vasudeva could escape with baby Krishna in his arms, unnoticed. 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. Yashoda's daughter transformed into an eight-armed goddess, and stated, "Fool, your destroyer has already been born elsewhere." 3. The couple was held in a prison at the time. immediately, before anyone comes to know about the birth of this child. her baby girl beside her was awake, staring at the door. house to see the baby boy and to offer gifts. Then, when Krishna was born, God's will was revealed through direct instructions. my cute little son! Nine years passed before Devaki got pregnant for the eighth time. Kamsa smiled But it so The cowherd tribes of Gokul The chief cause being Karma; the minor causes being many. In blind rage, That's just one of many similar stories that resemble the "Nidraasan" intervention which affected Kumbhkarn in Ramayan. Vasudeva now had a rather significant obstacle: a raging Yamuna River. 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. 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. [22], In other iterations, Kashyapa is stated to have stolen a divine cow from Varuna for the performance of a ritual sacrifice. he roared at the now-awake Devaki. He was born to Devaki and her husband Vasudeva who were ironically sent to jail by Devakis own brother, the evil prince Kansa. O Fortunate One! He did it out of fear; a prophecy had come from the sky that Devaki's eighth son would grow up to be his killer. had no trouble in entering the palace of king Nanda, for the palace doors You will die at the hands of Devakis eighth son!, Kansa was furious, but there was nothing he could do. son that the Oracle warned you about. Samay. And it was Vishnus serpent Shesh Nag, who spread his hoods over Vasudev and Krishna, to guide them safely across the river. Krishna worked His magic through the internal energy known as yogamaya. above all this, Kamsa locked his horns time When she sought help from Lord Vishnu, he promised to be born on Earth to end all sin. His eyes twinkled merrily. This baby girl, who was the incarnation of Yogmaya, flew out of Kansas hands when he tried to destroy her! [16] The author and the century in which the above Mahanarayana Upanishad was composed is unknown. incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It was almost as if According to the Harivamsa Purana, Vasudeva and Nanda, the Kshatriya chief of Gokula, were brothers or cousins. remained suspended in the air to the utter amazement of everyone present child. The idol of Devaki is in standing posture holding baby Krishna with her left hand. Soon Rohini gave birth to the baby, Devakis seventh son. 24. forgot the Oracle's warning about his slayer being a boy. That evil minded Indra bowed down at the foot of Diti with humility and addressed her with words, sweet but full of poison. a trying time for the commoners of Mathura to put up with Kamsa's divine at the same time. Holy mantras are also chanted to venerate him. Kansa was not ready to hear any of their pleas. 5,000 years ago, Mathura was under the rule of a tyrannical king named Imagine the anxiety of his mother when she found him battling with the demoness Putana, the serpent Kaliya and even the wrath of Indra! Bhagavata Purana explains that the Yamuna allowed Vasudeva safe passage in the same way that the ocean had previously given way to Shri Rama to cross and reach Lanka. 7. death warrant. and that was a great thing to see, since the people of Devaki and Vasudev Are Imprisoned. river seemed to be boiling white and seething with anger, due to fierce A myth from IndiaRetold by Rohini Chowdhury. In this way was born Lord Krishna, the supreme God who is the creator of And with his brother Balaram, he later went While all previous sons of Devaki are slain, the seventh embryo is transferred to Rohini's womb. Yashoda felt very proud. The forty-nine Maruts were born. [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. Why was it that Diti so cruelly cursed his sister Aditi, the mother of Indra? The parents were in prison. Devaki was married to Yaduvanshi Vasudev (who is indicated as Sage Kashyap in his previous life). His doom. 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. 5-6. 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. 54. 41-42. As soon as the feet of Lord See! 43-44. The Jai Jais have released The 10 Avatars of Vishnu. He was pleased that he could finally kill the eighth child of his Kansa went to the dungeon and ordered Devaki to hand over the baby. 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. And my cruel brother will kill this one too. Kamsa should not be construed as a substitute for advice from a medical professional or health care provider. 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. Our mind gets cleansed by engaging it in devotional remembrance of God. [3] She is one of the wives of Vasudeva. 19. Dusk gave way to a terrible night as had not been seen earlier in Loving father welcoming open gate. The Bhgavatam states: "When Shree Krishna manifested upon birth before Vasudev and Devaki, he was in his four-armed Vishnu form.". If youre looking to share some interesting reading with your children, ask Krishna. When Shree Krishna manifested upon birth before Vasudev and Devaki, he was in his four-armed Vishnu form. This full-sized form could definitely not have resided in Devakis womb. There was a great voice from the above, Oh dear Kansa why are you so happy? Kamsa, as always, ignored her cries. alive in a safe place. The winds howled angrily and skies As the light subsided, 2) Like the others, Vasudev and Devaki were eager for the savior to be born, even if it meant sacrificing their other children. Krishna had an unusual birth place jail! In Yashodas household, Krishna grew up with utmost love and care, even though he was always stirring up some mischief or the other! 52. Convinced that the newborn child was the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Vasudeva bowed down with folded hands and began to offer Him prayers: "My dear Lord, I can understand who You are. 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. 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. 30. But they can also be disciplinarians if needed. E3. interactive elements on the site, any assistance, or response you receive is provided by the author This site content is protected by US, Indian and International copyright laws. proceed nonetheless. What happened to the 7th child of Devaki? 53. Lord Vishnu told them that he will take birth as their eighth child. Saying thus, he touched her feet and began to shampoo her legs. Signup to receive daily blog posts by email! surely meant that Kamsas frequent wars with the Yadu dynasty would come to that when he has come this far, he will surely be able to complete the rest Vysa said :-- O king! 15-16. [8][9], Vasudeva married Devaki, and also had other wives such as Pauravi (daughter of Bahlika), Rohini, Bhadra, Madira and Vrikadevi. Devaki was pregnant for the seventh time. But let the demon Kansa beware: Devakis eighth son will be his end.. 35. and always had a smile for everyone. I love the example you gave about Devi Ganga, Harischandra, and even Mahadev himself. 25. To Vasudevs astonishment the river parted giving him a safe route through. The Supreme Lord will be the one to take you by surprise. For your slayer is already born! The baby was as dark as the clouds that covered the sky that night. colors, streamers and fragrant flowers. 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. To his amazement, Vasudev saw a huge black snake raising its head from Vasudev told Devaki that he would take the child to his friend Nanda Gopal in Gokul. Please enter your email address to receive our daily e-newsletter. The night soon ended and the next day arrived. felt humiliated by the turn of events. When they reached Mathura Kansa imprisoned Vasudev and Devaki in the palace dungeon. Vasudev begged Kansa, not to kill Devaki. King of Heaven or King of Devine Abode or Swarga Loka 1. And it was a dark, fearsome night. 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. But it did not escape anyone's notice that the child was like no ordinary Please note, comments must be approved before they are published. All his questions were answered one cries of his sister. She said, But this Janmashtami, tell your kids the sweetest Krishna fable the story of his two moms. though sad at her separation from her son, was happy for the baby. She was the mother of Shri Krishna. She was sleeping peacefully in her bed and SM Srinivaschari (1994), Vaiavism: Its Philosophy, Theology, and Religious Discipline, Motilal Banarsidass. Six children thus perished. The end of the life. 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. 9. I've edited my spot a couple of posts above :). You will rot in prison forever, he roared at Devaki and Vasudev. But he had to Diti, of beautiful dark blue eyes, entreated to her husband and said, "Give me a son, O giver of due respects to every body! Dari Uttar Pradesh ke Kerala, Gujarat ke Andhra, ulang tahun kelahiran Lord Krishna disambut dengan penuh semangat di hampir setiap bahagian negara. "Goodbye, my son," he whispered. O Translate this blog into different languages His Divine Grace A.C. 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The visible image of the last moments within that lifetime. 21. However, to create in her the feeling that he was there, by his power, he simply kept expanding Devaki's womb. And as the sinful Aditi has secretly caused the destruction of my son, her sons, too, would also die after their birth consecutively and she would dwell in the prison house in much trouble and anxiety and would also bear still born sons in her next birth. Kashyapa in the previous creation was Sutapa, who desired to create children. 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. and so, she thought that her eighth child was a daughter. the cry of a divine child. Vasudeva swapped Krishna with Yogamaya, the daughter who had been born to Nanda and Yashoda on the very same day, and returned to the cell. His wife Queen Yashoda has just given birth to a [3] The son of the Yadava king Shurasena, he was also the cousin of Nanda, the foster-father of Krishna. Its influence has overpowered the Maharsi Kas'yapa and has tied him down to an ordinary affection and has urged him to commit a sinful act. You also acknowledge that owing to the limited nature of communication possible on nothing by killing me. divine voice thundered from the sky, Evil Kamsa, you dont know it. It is brighter than the energy of Brahman, which is the sum collection of spirit. "Where is he?" On hearing the cry of the baby, the guards immediately reported the birth of the child to Kansa. It seemed that there was no one on earth brave and strong enough to defeat Kansa. Bhagavan appeared as Shri Rama in that instance, as the son of King Dasharatha of Ayodhya. It is said that Krishna was the great god Vishnu himself in human form, born to rid this world of Kansa. 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. Oh! cell where his sister and her husband lived for the past nine years. : | || 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. 2. Vasudev also felt very doubtful. Kamsa in particular had many sad disappointments destined for him, with the final blow dealt by Krishnas fist. They had no choice but to stay there. Devaki's eighth son was born at midnight on a dark and stormy night in the month of Sravan. 1) The babies were born through divine intervention. Kamsa [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. Covetousness is the source of all sins, is unapproved by the Sages and leads to hell. 29. A new baby boy was born to their loved King Kansa killed each child within minutes of its birth. [17] Feuerstein places the relative composition chronology of Mahanarayana to be about that of Mundaka and Prashna Upanishads. It is Krishnas birthday (who was the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu) that is celebrated every year as Janmashtami. Such devotion requires divine sentiments toward the personality of God. Vasudeva traced a number of descendants through his sons. When the eighth child arrived, it could talk. This is evidenced by texts and archaeological evidence. advice. He felt grieved to separate the newborn child from his mother but he Devaki's brother Kans was an oppressor and enemy of the deities. The parents offered their heartfelt prayers, and Krishna listened. He loved his life more than anything He was a king of the Vrishnis, and a Yadava prince. Vasudev shook Nand awake, and explained the prophecy and told him what the voice had asked him to do. I could not hear the pitiful cries and wailings of the calves or bereavement from their mother; and I cursed Kas'yapa saying 'You would go down and take birth in the human world as a cow-herd; and your two wives also are to go there as human mortals, suffering under the greatest difficulties and dangers.'". Vysa said :-- O king! "Where's my slayer?" It was of the eighth child, a son, born to Queen [24], In the state of Goa, Devaki Krishna Sansthan temple is a unique temple, perhaps is the only temple in India where Krishna is worshiped alongside mother Devaki. And one day, he will come in search of you and kill O King! This snake was none people under his reign didn't fear for intruders or thieves in the night. The Birth of Lord Ka. The wedding was a real grand ceremonial affair, after all the rituals had finished. I shall personally Vasudev then narrated what happened on that night to his wife. His skin had a dark - blue color as is seen in a cloud filled with Vasudev entered his prison, and laid the baby girl beside Devaki. Now, Vasudevs kingdom is as good as mine. Ultimately, it was Abhimanyu's son Parikshit who ascended the Kuru throne after Yudhishthira. to the viewer. Yashoda and Nanda were Krishnas foster parents. 36. her brother, "O Kamsa, my brother- my eighth child is a girl, and not the The eighth child, slayer of Kamsa, was born! the child who was said to be his slayer. He was therefore called Krishna, which means dark or black. Who dared speak such sacrilege? he roared. Sri Krishna was born in 8th dark night of Shravan month, BCE 3228. Mathura wore a festive look. It is mentioned in the texts that Krishna was the eighth This devotion can either be toward the formless aspect of God or toward his personal form. The people of Mathura and of the surrounding villages were terrified of Kansa, and tired of his cruelty. Kansas rage knew no bounds. Amazingly, he could see. seemed to have split apart to pour wrathful rains. 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. Suddenly Lord Vishnu appeared to Vasudev and Devaki, and told them that their prayers had been fulfilled to save the baby. The guards suddenly awoke from their 17. There were a hundred soldiers waiting This verse asserts that Narayana, Vsudeva (Krishna), and Vishnu are synonymous. she was expecting him to come! 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). 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. Kamsa. [1][2] She is one of the seven daughters of Devapa or Devaka, a king of the Yadu dynasty, and has four brothers. This is because the son was the Supreme Personality of Godhead Narayana. Lord Vishnu told them that he will take birth as their eighth child. He is now well and doors opened automatically. Start your day with a nugget of timeless inspiring wisdom from the Holy Bhagavad Gita delivered straight to your email! He was a born Kshatriya. The baby was as dark as the clouds that covered the sky that night. 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. Many of the Yadavas killed themselves in the Yadava fratricide. 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. One by one, six children of Devaki and Vasudev were born in the prison and Kansa killed them all. While it was a joyful moment for the parents, the conditions outside were not exactly ideal for an escape. And, due to both these curses, this Aditi will be born as a woman. She rose above Kamsa's head as the eight-armed form of Goddess Durga. Then the prison was filled once again with a blinding light. 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. Mythology. Diti also bore the seed in her womb according to the usual rite. [9] Krishna, Balarama and Vasudeva later gave up their lives, and the Pandavas collected the remaining Yadava children and ladies with them to Indraprastha, where Pradyumma's grandson Vajra was crowned as king of Mathura, and some other survivors also were crowned as kings of different places (See Mausala Parva). Vasudevs chains fell away from his ankles. Girija Shankar. Vasudev and Devaki waited in fear for Kansa to appear, but suddenly all was silent. Cruel, "unnatural", and downright sinful as her actions appeared to be by human standards, she is still worshipped today as the goddess who washes away the worst of sins. We materially bound souls have not yet attained divine bliss, and hence the longing of our soul is not yet satiated. 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. Varuna, too, had become very grieved and cursed her. 18. Well, I have two theoriesdon't know which one is correct but others are free to correct. The baby was as dark as the clouds that covered the sky that night. [10][11][12], Devaki and Vasudeva were imprisoned by Kamsa due to the paranoia that had taken root in the tyrant's mind. All that remained was a laugh and a sweet voice which said, Kansa, you cannot kill me! The eighth son born to Vasudev and Devaki will kill you! Kamsa, cunning as he was, thought, Silently he marvelled at the wonders he had seen, but hurried on to find the house of Nand, chief of the cowherds of Gokul. At the stroke of midnight, the eight baby, who we know as Lord Krishna was born to Devaki. This full-sized form could definitely not have resided in Devaki's womb. The ground shook with his fury. Sudarshan chakra given by Parasurama to Krishna. Thanks A2A. However, Gods actions have no personal motive because he is perfectly satiated by the infinite bliss of his own personality. men and women, wherever he went. Those 6 children who died as children of Devaki and Vasudeva were the sons of Kamsa in previous birth. Men, women and children slept safe and dry inside their homes. 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. now spoke to Vasudev: Curse on Vasudev - Devki (Devi Bhagavatam) - how Vasudev and Devki were cursed alongwith Rohini. who shall be a hero as strong as Indra, religious and of indomitable energy.". How can she harm you? The eighth child, the eighth child has been born! cried the guards. Throw them into prison, he thundered, pointing at Devaki and Vasudev. I want to shampoo your feet. O mother! How was the loving father going to protect his son? Maharsi Kas'yapa is not able to leave this vicious habit even now; what shall I do? What could be nobler, more selfless, more venerable, and more divine than that? 26. You even if you could, you would have gained I am Devi, born as a baby to fool you! He was therefore called Krishna, which means 'dark' or 'black'. 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. The father would be taken away by the current, and both their lives would be in danger. Inside the prison walls a terrible foreboding filled the hearts of the expectant parents. 39. Vasudev climbed out onto the far bank of the Yamuna. He never cried The annual celebration of Janmashtami reaches the crescendo of jubilation and excitement as the clock strikes twelve at night. 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. From his journey to Vrindavan from Mathura, his childhood antics- stealing of Maakhan, herding cows, mesmerizing everybody . 12. Many years passed. Everything accounted for, but the directions from Krishna were to travel to Gokula, which was a nearby town. So Vasudev reached Gokul. the empty space next to Yashoda. After all, he was not going to let her in festive spirits. Girl or boy, the child must die! But the baby slipped out of his hands, and shining with a glorious light, flew out of the prison window. 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. other than Sheshnag, the Snake-God, who is known to be the roofing canopy of 11. a little town near the river Yamuna. Suddenly there was pin drop silence. 14. There are tons of other explanations out there that may succeed in convincing different types of people. Lihatlah 12 sambutan unik Janmashtami di negeri-negeri India yang berbeza. He requested Devaki to hand over the baby but she refused, he snatched the child from Devaki. doubt. For people to engage in devotion to Shree Krishna, they must develop divine feelings toward his names, form, virtues, pastimes, abode, and associates. Saying so, she disappeared, leaving behind a terror-stricken Kamsa. The surprises would continue, as is always the case when dealing with the person who is the master of all mystic power, Yogeshvara. If we look at these divine beings with the same perspective with which we see and judge ordinary human beings, we are bound to be disappointed. But [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. Vasudev turned to Devaki, the doors of the prison swung open, and he saw all the soldiers in a deep sleep. In the palace dungeons, Vasudev was trying his best to console his wife, but her in mourning for the unborn child. But then he became angry. were, as always, wide open. It was a dark and stormy night. For me, none of the above do the trick. 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. Kamsa confined Devaki and her husband King Vasudev in the palace dungeons Lord Vishnu. else in the world. 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. Vasudev found his way to Nands house. Kansa kills Devaki's babies, but Vasudev takes Devaki's eighth son to Nanda and brings Nanda's newborn daughter with him to the prison.