The evil king vacillated. The night Krishna was born, the couple were prepared in advance. But putting away all his fears, he rushed to the palace dungeons to execute But soon a happy news came. Then you will live in my palace as prisoners, he O mother! Krishna explained all of this and then gave instructions on what should be done next. alone. "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 laid his baby son down beside Yashodha and picked up her baby daughter. But prison shining bright. This covetousness is a powerful enemy; it is always unholy and odious. you! There were a hundred soldiers waiting Thus, Vasudev The one person whom Kansa loved and adored, was his sister Devaki, who was kind, loving and caring. Devaki was terrified. My eighth child will be born in a day, she wailed. and again with the rulers of the Yadu dynasty which led to frequent wars and special, it was a divine child. He could try carrying the baby with him and wade through the water, but the risk is too great. She said, Lord Vishnu told them that he will take birth as their eighth child. Lord Vishnu then disappeared. outside. And it was Vishnus serpent Shesh Nag, who spread his hoods over Vasudev and Krishna, to guide them safely across the river. Devaki (Sanskrit: , IAST: Devak) is a character in Hindu literature, most noted for being the mother of the god Krishna. Kashyapa sought the help of the god Varuna for the offerings of milk and ghee. But the doors stood open, the locks broken, the guards snoring with their heads on their weapons. Imagine the anxiety of his mother when she found him battling with the demoness Putana, the serpent Kaliya and even the wrath of Indra! How can she harm you, brother? asked Vasudev. Devaki Mata. Maharsi Kas'yapa, the son of Marchi, hearing the curse, allayed her anger with loving words. sons forehead. Goddess Durga disappeared, as for Kansa he was terrified, and lived a life filled with fear. One day Kansa was sitting in his chambers, when he got the news that Devaki had given birth to a child. Varuna, too, had become very grieved and cursed her. [13] In some versions of the Bhagavata Purana, Vasudeva also married Sutanu, the princess of Kasi, and they had a son named Paundraka.[14]. Vasudev was in despair how would he cross the river? Hearing this, Kamsa imprisoned Devaki and Vasudeva soon after their marriage and killed seven of . Vasudev returned to the dungeon where the guards were still sleeping, and the prison doors were still open. Oh mighty Gods, please save my forgot the Oracle's warning about his slayer being a boy. a little town near the river Yamuna. Vasudeva was born to the Yadava king Shurasena in the Surasena kingdom. This is your eighth child, roared Kansa. He sincerely requested Kansa to trust him. were, as always, wide open. nothing by killing me. 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. O mother! The excellent fair complexioned Diti remained sacred, observed all the rules and, deeply intent on her vow, subsisted only on milk and slept or the ground. While all previous sons of Devaki are slain, the seventh embryo is transferred to Rohini's womb. But when he came to the river Yamuna, he saw that the great river was in flood. The prison doors opened, but how was Vasudeva going to discern the path to travel? incarnation of Lord Vishnu. So dark it is tonight, 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. Signup to receive daily blog posts by email! As terrible as it sounds, they weren't the first or last parents to sacrifice their children for the greater good. Therefore, whatever he does is for the welfare of the materially conditioned souls. Vasudev then narrated what happened on that night to his wife. she was expecting him to come! She was sleeping peacefully in her bed and death warrant. In Yashodas household, Krishna grew up with utmost love and care, even though he was always stirring up some mischief or the other! The patronymic Vsudeva (with a pronounced ) is a popular name of Krishna, the son of Vasudeva and Devaki. Such beings cannot be placed in today's human forms. Loving father welcoming open gate. above all this, Kamsa locked his horns time The one person he loved in the whole wide world was his sister and Such divine actions that God performs are termed as leelas while the actions we perform are called work.. 10. troubled the peace-loving citizens of Mathura. Kamsa, 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. Krishna and Putana, and more.. know now that by giving Devakis hand to Vasudev, you have signed your own Very soon after, Devaki began expecting her eighth child, the one, it had been said, who would kill Kansa. 11. Watch. Silently, quietly, Vasudev entered the room. 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. Yashoda and Nanda were Krishnas foster parents. Devaki was pregnant for the seventh time. The Mathura citizens welcomed the wedding, for it He had pompously got Devaki married. This is because Krishnas transcendental body is naturally effulgent. Kamsa 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. In your next life all six of you will take birth in the womb of Devaki and your father Kalanemi will be born as Kamsa. and that was a great thing to see, since the people of [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. Understand this verse in the light of the previous one. 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. 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. Vasudev entered his prison, and laid the baby girl beside Devaki. The deity requested Brahma for his intervention. Kamsa was so greedy and cunning that he not even spared his father Curse on Vasudev - Devki (Devi Bhagavatam) - how Vasudev and Devki were cursed alongwith Rohini. Here too, all was silent. 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. The walls forced them to remain inside and suffer. anger. It was of the eighth child, a son, born to Queen Deep in the prison cells of Mathura, Vasudev and Devaki waited anxiously for the birth of their eight child. The eighth child, the eighth child has been born! cried the guards. that when he has come this far, he will surely be able to complete the rest He was a king of the Vrishnis, and a Yadava prince. Kansa, despite his evil ways, held Vasudev in great respect. 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. Krishna, revered by all Hindus, is considered to be the complete, and perfect, incarnation of the great god, Vishnu the Preserver. As soon as the child felt the hard floor on her back, she opened her mouth Your sons would all become very powerful and would be called Maruts. He loved his life more than anything Sri Krishna was born in end of 28th Dwaparayuga of 7th . Treading softly, Vasudev John Irvin (1973-1975), Aokan Pillars: A Reassessment of the Evidence, The Burlington Magazine. colors, streamers and fragrant flowers. and cried lustily. sister and he was also afraid that he might not be able to do so. 24. [17] Feuerstein places the relative composition chronology of Mahanarayana to be about that of Mundaka and Prashna Upanishads. it is known as - Mathura, a holy city. [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]. [18][19], When Devaki delivered Krishna, he revealed his divine form to his parents, and ordered Vasudeva to take him to Gokulam, placing all the prison guards under a spell of slumber, so that Kamsa would not realise that his prophesied killer had been born. 45. the child who was said to be his slayer. Everyone in Mathura feared his cruel and wicked nature. [9] After the marriage ceremony, Kamsa volunteered to escort the newly-weds to Mathura and drove their chariot. 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. As soon the child was born, the prison was filled with a dazzling, blinding Thus when the foetus was fully developed, Diti began to look white and full of splendour. You will die at the hands of Devakis eighth son!, Kansa was furious, but there was nothing he could do. The It was pouring rain. 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. This full-sized form could definitely not have resided in Devaki's womb. It was the eighth child Kamsa had his eye on. 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. On their way, suddenly there was a gust of wind, and the clouds darkened the skies. her brother, "O Kamsa, my brother- my eighth child is a girl, and not the much difficulty. He also spoke to them, explaining their long history of association with Him. Vasudev told Devaki that he would take the child to his friend Nanda Gopal in Gokul. Why have you stolen away all the cows of the Varuna Deva, the Guardian of a quarter of the world? Vasudev scooped Yashoda's baby girl in his other arm and placed his son in While it was a joyful moment for the parents, the conditions outside were not exactly ideal for an escape. Varuna lent the sage a divine cow that would provide him the required offerings. by one. Saying thus, he touched her feet and began to shampoo her legs. happened that as soon as Kamsa took the reins of the wedding chariot, a It is Krishnas birthday (who was the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu) that is celebrated every year as Janmashtami. The guards hurried to the prison door to make sure their prisoners were still safe and secure, and saw Devaki holding a newborn baby in her arms. Should you have any concerns about your health, or of that of your baby or child, please consult with divine at the same time. Rohini bore several sons, namely, Balarama, Sarana and Shatha. To develop such divine feelings, we must understand the difference between Gods actions and ours. The Bhgavatam states: "When Shree Krishna manifested upon birth before Vasudev and Devaki, he was in his four-armed Vishnu form.". The annual celebration of Janmashtami reaches the crescendo of jubilation and excitement as the clock strikes twelve at night. There are tons of other explanations out there that may succeed in convincing different types of people. Thanks A2A. them prayed to God that her son should not fall into the clutches of his converged into a sphere and the same voice of the Oracle that scared Kamsa, O High minded One! It seemed that the whole world understood Devakis mind and joined Yet he had to obey the divine voice. The couple is imprisoned by Devaki's brother Kamsa, soon after their marriage. In his boyhood, he became the cynosure of all eyes- he won the hearts of all It is mentioned in the texts that Krishna was the eighth This is evidenced by texts and archaeological evidence. troubled by the fear of his possible death, lost his appetite and slept Once upon a time there lived a king named Ugrasena, he had a son named Kansa who was the crowned prince of Mathura. Krishna had an unusual birth place - jail! The seventh child was Lord Balarama 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. Kansa who loved his sister dearly escorted his sister by chariot to her in-laws home. Anthropological Survey of India, Govt. He said he would slay his sister before she gives birth to her eighth child. Vasudev turned to Devaki, the doors of the prison swung open, and he saw all the soldiers in a deep sleep. He was a cold hearted, merciless, and cruel man. Dressed in shining garments and dazzling jewels, she looked terrible and As textual evidence, the Mahanarayana Upanishad records the verse: , nryya vidmah vsudvya dhmahi tann viu pracdayt. In the country named India, in the modern day state of Uttar Pradesh stands Unauthorized copy, reproduction, distribution and/or transmission is strictly prohibited. Vasudeva had many brothers such as Devashrava and Devabhaga, and sisters such as Kunti (mother of the Pandavas), Shrutasravas (mother of Shishupala), and others. On hearing the cry of the baby, the guards immediately reported the birth of the child to Kansa. While Vasudeva is imprisoned, Rohini lives at the house of his husband's cousin [7] [8] Nanda, in Vraja. Mathura. After the wedding, he decided to drive the royal couple home himself to Just after the wedding, when Kamsa himself was driving the newlywed couple in his chariot, an astral voice made a prophecy. According to Srimadbhagavata Purana,when Kamsa's sister Devaki & Vasudeva were leaving to the later's house in a chariot driven by Kamsa himself, a mysterious voice from the sky prophesized that the eighth pregnancy of Devaki will kill the cruel king of Mathura.Then the frightened and infuriated Kamsa unsheathed his sword to kill his sister. men and women, wherever he went. 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. The couple was held in a prison at the time. Soon, Devaki was married to King Vasudev. E3. He requested Devaki to hand over the baby but she refused, he snatched the child from Devaki. When I say that there had to be some higher reasoning behind their actions, the easiest explanation would be "fate". Meanwhile, Devaki and Vasudev told Kansa that their seventh child had been born dead. Then a miracle happened. Such devotion requires divine sentiments toward the personality of God. there. child! BG 4.9: Kamsa, cunning as he was, thought, Everything accounted for, but the directions from Krishna were to travel to Gokula, which was a nearby town. That evil minded Indra bowed down at the foot of Diti with humility and addressed her with words, sweet but full of poison. This snake was none 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. 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The seventh child was known as Balrama. The eighth son born to Vasudev and Devaki will kill you! She was a partial incarnation of Aditi, the mother of the Devas. Since the time I have looked, on my co-wife Diti, of beautiful eyes and proud, this is the one and only thought that troubles the peace in the innermost of my hearts. Lord Krishna the beloved cheeky god also known as the butter thief, but why do we celebrate Janmashtami, and how was Lord Krishna born? Vasudev and Devaki waited in fear for Kansa to appear, but suddenly all was silent. 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. She was the mother of Shri Krishna. Parenting.Firstcry.com accepts no liability for any errors, omissions or misrepresentations. It was the eight day in the month of Sharvan, a terrible storm erupted in Mathura. It was Vishnu then, who put the prison guards to sleep in Mathura, and stilled the waters of the Yamuna for Vasudev. The walls and gates function in a reverse way; they keep people in. Kamsa snatched the baby girl from Devaki's lap, and hurled the child against Suddenly the dark dungeon was filled with a shining light and once again there came a voice out of the sky. Keerthi, Vrishabhanu's wife, gives birth to Radha. 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. the empty space next to Yashoda. These Lord Krishna Stories are kid's favorite!