19. a little town near the river Yamuna. That's just one of many similar stories that resemble the "Nidraasan" intervention which affected Kumbhkarn in Ramayan. He requested Devaki to hand over the baby but she refused, he snatched the child from Devaki. Meanwhile, Devaki and Vasudeva try to make sure baby Krishna gets away from Kamsan. In no time, Vasudev reached his friends palace. 55. All rights reservedTerms of Use and Copyright StatementPrivacy Policy. [23], After the passing of Vasudeva after the Yadu massacre, Devaki cremated herself on Vasudeva's pyre, performing sati, along with his other wives, Rohini, Bhadra, and Madira. 2010-2023 Parenting.FirstCry.com. Kansa was frightened and confused. That was a famous incident from Rama-lila, which is the Divine play of the same Narayana. It is said that Krishna was the great god Vishnu himself in human form, born to rid this world of Kansa. Hear, now, the cause of the incarnations of Vasudeva (Krisna's father), Devki and Rohini in detail. He had pompously got Devaki married. "Goodbye, my son," he whispered. river seemed to be boiling white and seething with anger, due to fierce Similarly Shiv Bhagwan severed his own son's head only to revive him as Ganeshji for reasons we ordinary humans still struggle to comprehend, but we still accept that he must've had his own divine reasons and we continue to worship Mahadev. Even now think out how you can kill your enemy. "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. The guards at the prison door fell asleep, as did every living creature in that great palace. The all-Blissful God has no requirement to hang upside down in a mothers womb. To avoid persecution during the Goa Inquisition they were taken to Mayem in Bicholim and from there shifted to the present location at Mashel. There is no way Soon Rohini gave birth to the baby, Devakis seventh son. Mythology. What is the wonderful influence of covetousness! Lok Nath Soni, The cattle and the stick: an ethnographic profile of the Raut of Chhattisgarh. While all previous sons of Devaki are slain, the seventh embryo is transferred to Rohini's womb. In this manner, he killed seven children born to Devaki. 1. There were a hundred soldiers waiting And, due to both these curses, this Aditi will be born as a woman. Devaki was pregnant for the seventh time. Harish Bhimani . On seeing her thus, Aditi became anxious and thought if there be born of Diti a son like the powerful Indra, then my son will no doubt be deprived of his brilliancy and splendour. [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. I love the example you gave about Devi Ganga, Harischandra, and even Mahadev himself. Nanda named 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. kill Devaki. This snake was none Then, without looking back, The eighth son born to Vasudev and Devaki will kill you! people under his reign didn't fear for intruders or thieves in the night. covered his face from the intensity of the light. Vasudeva had many brothers such as Devashrava and Devabhaga, and sisters such as Kunti (mother of the Pandavas), Shrutasravas (mother of Shishupala), and others. 15-16. village of Gokul. the child who was said to be his slayer. winds and rain. In Mathura, all was as he had left it everyone slept, deep in an enchanted sleep. "O Glorious One! For his theft of a cow, Brahma cursed Kashyapa to be born on earth as a cowherd. Sage Kashyapa is said to have incarnated as Vasudeva, the father of Krishna, due to a curse of the deities Varuna or Brahma. 39. Vasudev was in despair how would he cross the river? Krishna had an unusual birth place - jail! she was expecting him to come! And one day, he will come in search of you and kill It seemed that there was no one on earth brave and strong enough to defeat Kansa. When I say that there had to be some higher reasoning behind their actions, the easiest explanation would be "fate". Then, when Krishna was born, God's will was revealed through direct instructions. When the prophecy made it apparent that God's will was for them to have 8 children, made sure that happened even if that meant going through indescribable ordeals. Once upon a time there lived a king named Ugrasena, he had a son named Kansa who was the crowned prince of Mathura. It was the eighth child Kamsa had his eye on. He was a born Kshatriya. However, to create in her the feeling that he was there, by his power, he simply kept expanding Devaki's womb. Suddenly Lord Vishnu appeared to Vasudev and Devaki, and told them that their prayers had been fulfilled to save the baby. Bhagavn! 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 :--. 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. Devaki (Sanskrit: , IAST: Devak) is a character in Hindu literature, most noted for being the mother of the god Krishna. Rain was thundering down; the skies were covered in thick black clouds. Similarly, if we wish to engage in devotion toward Lord Krishna, we must learn to harbor divine sentiments toward his leelas. Here too, all was silent. My heart is being pierced wholly by an iron spoke when I see the womb of Diti; kill it by any means you can! Some Hindus simply don't go to sleep during the celebrations and instead sing bhajans, traditional Hindu songs. Your sons would all become very powerful and would be called Maruts. in festive spirits. The parents offered their heartfelt prayers, and Krishna listened. Suddenly there was pin drop silence. shower on them a kingly courtesy as was prevalent in those days. O King! Devotion toward the formless is intangible and nebulous to most people. Exchange your son for this girl child and return to the prison The Birth of Lord Krishna, 2. 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. Sesh Naag Takes Birth as a Human. Devaki gave birth to six sons, one after another. 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. Sarana had many sons like Satyadhriti and Marsti, and Shatha had a son called Sarthi. Silently, quietly, Vasudev entered the room. Vasudev was followed by Vasuki the snake, protecting them on their journey. 40. Holy mantras are also chanted to venerate him. Diti, too, asked for a son of the same strength, prowess, and splendour as those of Indra. 5,000 years ago, Mathura was under the rule of a tyrannical king named Kansa immediately went to the prison. Krishna fought all the demons that Kansa sent after him, and when he was twelve years old, killed Kansa himself. 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. . happily. Share. Nine years passed before Devaki got pregnant for the eighth time. now spoke to Vasudev: Krishna, revered by all Hindus, is considered to be the complete, and perfect, incarnation of the great god, Vishnu the Preserver. 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 Supreme Lord will be the one to take you by surprise. The moment of truth was upon them. Vasudev turned to Devaki, the doors of the prison swung open, and he saw all the soldiers in a deep sleep. son that the Oracle warned you about. He does not need to achieve further personal bliss by performing actions. "son of Vasudeva"), Balarama, and Subhadra. Vasudev then narrated what happened on that night to his wife. Watch. above all this, Kamsa locked his horns time entered queen Yashoda's quarters. Maharsi Kas'yapa, the son of Marchi, hearing the curse, allayed her anger with loving words. On their way, suddenly there was a gust of wind, and the clouds darkened the skies. He is now well and But suddenly, as the wedding ceremony came to an end, a voice was heard, a voice which seemed to come from the sky, and which filled the great hall and awed all those who stood there. Krishna worked His magic through the internal energy known as yogamaya. Devotion to the personal form of God is tangible and simple. 18. 38. Krishnas advent is at midnight. thoughts. Everyone in the household of King Nanda was in a joyous mood. In his confusion, he freed Vasudev As he approached the gate with the child in his arms, the prison When she sought help from Lord Vishnu, he promised to be born on Earth to end all sin. This covetousness is a powerful enemy; it is always unholy and odious. Everybody in Gokul danced with joy and flocked to Nanda's Kamsa in particular had many sad disappointments destined for him, with the final blow dealt by Krishnas fist. Every time Devaki gave birth to a child He would accompany Krishna during His lila by appearing as another son of Vasudeva, Balarama. : | || 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. O High minded One! Soon, Devaki was married to King Vasudev. poorly at night. 31. The baby was as dark as the clouds that covered the sky that night. children live, was he? He was called Balram, and brought up safely and in secret by Rohini among the villagers of Braj. Parenting.Firstcry.com accepts no liability for any errors, omissions or misrepresentations. [15][16], Devaki's six dead sons were named Krttimat, Sushena, Udayin, Bhadrasena, Rijudasa, and Bhadradeha. It was almost as if It was the eight day in the month of Sharvan, a terrible storm erupted in Mathura. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. felt humiliated by the turn of events. The evil-minded and wicked king Duryodhana, the destroyer of the fair fame of the Kurus, was born of a portion of Kali on earth. The people of Mathura and of the surrounding villages were terrified of Kansa, and tired of his cruelty. Kamsa, cunning as he was, thought, On this day there is another tradition, there is the human pyramid: a young boy, who stands right at the top of the people shoulders, is elevated by the crowd to reach a clay pot. To his amazement, Vasudev saw a huge black snake raising its head from 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. Mathura wore a festive look. But let the demon Kansa beware: Devakis eighth son will be his end.. foot in it! This full-sized form could definitely not have resided in Devaki's womb. Every time Devaki gave birth to a child in the dungeons, Kamsa destroyed the child. His doom. Vasudev placed Krishna in the cradle and took the baby girl gently with him back to Mathura. Bhagavan showed the visual of the four-handed form, opulently adorned, holding the four sacred items, and displaying everything popularly associated with Vishnu in Vaikuntha. Kansa was cruel enough to execute the couples first six children in cold blood. divine at the same time. 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. One day Kansa was sitting in his chambers, when he got the news that Devaki had given birth to a child. alone. But this time the baby did not die; instead, she flew up and for a second 43-44. should not be construed as a substitute for advice from a medical professional or health care provider. For me, none of the above do the trick. Devaki was terrified. My eighth child will be born in a day, she wailed. But 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. But what he saw astonished him greatly. 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. And my cruel brother will kill this one too. After all, he was not going to let her Vasudev promised they would hand over every child that was born to them. doubt. In the palace dungeons, Vasudev was trying his best to console his wife, but who shall be a hero as strong as Indra, religious and of indomitable energy.". Seeing her asleep, Indra, with thunderbolt in his hand, took subtle form and by the influence of his yogic power, entered carefully into her womb quickly and cut asunder the foetus in the womb into seven parts. Vasudev entered his prison, and laid the baby girl beside Devaki. He turned a deaf ear to all the heart- rending cries of his sister. The river rose higher and higher, the waves grew ever more furious, and Vasudev feared for his life. It was past midnight and the people of Gokul were fast asleep. The seventh baby was miraculously carried to Rohini, (second wife of Vasudev), who lived in Gokul. While it was a joyful moment for the parents, the conditions outside were not exactly ideal for an escape. in the dungeons, Kamsa destroyed the child. He ordered the wedding procession to return to Mathura. That evil minded Indra bowed down at the foot of Diti with humility and addressed her with words, sweet but full of poison. The newborn is especially vulnerable to extreme weather, and contact with the rain would be dangerous for the health. 35. Krishna and Putana, and more.. The evil King was both pleased and afraid to hear of the birth of his In Yashodas household, Krishna grew up with utmost love and care, even though he was always stirring up some mischief or the other! a trying time for the commoners of Mathura to put up with Kamsa's 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. Imagine the anxiety of his mother when she found him battling with the demoness Putana, the serpent Kaliya and even the wrath of Indra! Lihatlah 12 sambutan unik Janmashtami di negeri-negeri India yang berbeza. Meanwhile, Devaki and Vasudev told Kansa that their seventh child had been born dead. 34. For your slayer is already born! Thanks A2A. Kansa came at once, angry yet afraid. At that time Lord Vishnu gave an order to . Samay. 48-49. her brother, "O Kamsa, my brother- my eighth child is a girl, and not the 32. Locked by Kamsa in cell. The father would be taken away by the current, and both their lives would be in danger. With Sheshnag assisting him like before, Vasudev returned to the prison with Such devotion requires divine sentiments toward the personality of God. John Irvin (1973-1975), Aokan Pillars: A Reassessment of the Evidence, The Burlington Magazine. Both of Carefully he held Krishna in a basket on his head. Without a word, he new father picked up his son to follow the Oracles 25. As soon the child was born, the prison was filled with a dazzling, blinding [7] "Vasudeva" as an object of worship in Hinduism usually refers to the son Vsudeva (Krishna), rather than his father Vasudeva. the water behind him. And then it was broken by the sound of The light vanished and the prison became as dark and dreary as before. The seventh child was known as Balrama. [16] The author and the century in which the above Mahanarayana Upanishad was composed is unknown. Vasudevs chains fell away from his ankles. Nanda ! Ugrasena; having imprisoned him kamsa declared himself to be the King of E2. It was pouring rain. Hindus celebrate Janmashtamiworldwide by fasting, singing, praying together, preparing and sharing special food, night vigils and visiting Krishna and Vishnu temples. 41-42. 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. Start your day with a nugget of timeless inspiring wisdom from the Holy Bhagavad Gita delivered straight to your email! Please note, comments must be approved before they are published. Why did Vasudev and Devaki keep having children? It is mentioned in the texts that Krishna was the eighth Vasudev walked through the pouring rain, holding his newborn baby close to his chest, safe from the wind and the wet, trusting in the divine voice. Krishna explained all of this and then gave instructions on what should be done next. he left Gokul with Nanda's daughter in his arms. your friend King Nanda. 1. it is the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Vasudev told Devaki that he would take the child to his friend Nanda Gopal in Gokul. They had no choice but to stay there. The eighth son born to Devaki will kill you. Many thousands of years ago, the city of Mathura in northern India was ruled by a powerful and evil demon called Kansa. This is evidenced by texts and archaeological evidence. 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. But soon a happy news came. Vasudev returned to the dungeon where the guards were still sleeping, and the prison doors were still open. His seventh child was also a son, this son was actually an incarnation of Lord Sheshnag. He turned a deaf ear to all the heart- rending A new baby boy was born to their loved King On hearing this Kansa burst into a rage. Lord Krishna the beloved cheeky god also known as the butter thief, but why do we celebrate Janmashtami, and how was Lord Krishna born? The eighth child, slayer of Kamsa, was born! A Bitter Past Haunts Kunti. It is Krishnas birthday (who was the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu) that is celebrated every year as Janmashtami. It is said that in the spiritual realm there is no need of external lighting, because of this effulgence. The prison doors shut on their own, Vasudevs chains fastened themselves around his ankles, and the prison guards woke up, stretching and yawning, and amazed that they had fallen so sound asleep. Everyone in Mathura feared his cruel and wicked nature. But prison shining bright. she crooned lovingly at Little Krishna 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. them prayed to God that her son should not fall into the clutches of his Kamsa snatched the baby girl from Devaki's lap, and hurled the child against A celestial voice, an aarr, prophesied that the eighth child of Devaki would become Kamsa's death, and deliver the land from his wickedness. He was a king of the Vrishnis, and a Yadava prince. Yashoda's daughter transformed into an eight-armed goddess, and stated, "Fool, your destroyer has already been born elsewhere." This was the snake that Lord Vishnu reclined on in the heavens. The hand of God is responsible for the supposed miracles. An Authoritative Guide to Students Loans, Grants and Scholarships, Download IIT KGP 2022 Calendar on The Myth of Aryan Invasion. There are also theories of divine intervention; some of the regional sources for the Mahabharat airing on Sun TV actually have Vasudev and Devaki making the decision not to have any children once they are imprisoned by Kans. Your destroyer has been born as foretold, and he is safe! 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. and unscathed? The child in the womb, struck by the thunder bolt, cried out. And that was what happened. Tamil. Kansa was not ready to hear any of their pleas. 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. Signup to receive daily blog posts by email! 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. 4. men and women, wherever he went. The bridge had been washed away, and no boat would be able to cross that furious flood. O Brhmana! They would be companions and friends to Indra. The Garbha Griha (inner sanctum) of the temple has the beautiful idol of Devaki and Krishna. Then the prison was filled once again with a blinding light. 2) Like the others, Vasudev and Devaki were eager for the savior to be born, even if it meant sacrificing their other children. He was born to Devaki and her husband Vasudeva who were ironically sent to jail by Devaki's own brother, the evil prince Kansa. Indra spoke to the child gently :-- "Do not cry," and in the mean while cut each of the seven parts into seven parts again. How could he go out, unnoticed Vasudeva was born to the Yadava king Shurasena in the Surasena kingdom. Kansas rage knew no bounds. everyone. How cold they, with such an awful king like The Divine Himself has come, 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. E4. You are surely going to be pampered and spoiled by 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. There are tons of other explanations out there that may succeed in convincing different types of people. According to legend, Mother Earth was once very upset about the increasing sin on Earth. But the newborn baby laughed, and put its tiny foot out of its swaddling sheets and touched the waves. Well, I have two theoriesdon't know which one is correct but others are free to correct. Those 6 children who died as children of Devaki and Vasudeva were the sons of Kamsa in previous birth. divine voice thundered from the sky, Evil Kamsa, you dont know it. 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. [3] She is one of the wives of Vasudeva. children born to Devaki. 8th Child of Vasudev & Devaki was Shri Krishna. The snake spread his five headed hood over the basket that Vasudev was carrying, to keep Krishna dry. [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. This is because Krishnas transcendental body is naturally effulgent. child. So Kansa rejoiced at Devakis marriage with Vasudev, and celebrated the wedding with everyone else. [13][14] Her six children were killed, while the seventh Balarama survived after being transferred by divine will into the uterus of Rohini, one of the other wives of Vasudeva. [21], Devaki, upon hearing how Krishna restored his Guru Sandipani's son, wished to see her own children. Watch. I am Devi, born as a baby to fool you! . Once, on an occasion, Sriman Kashyapa stole away the Kmadhenu (the heavenly Cow, yielding all desires) of the Deva Varuna for his sacrificial purpose; and though he was entreated by Varuna often and often to return the cow, Kas'yapa did not return to him that, the best of all the cows. Just after the wedding, when Kamsa himself was driving the newlywed couple in his chariot, an astral voice made a prophecy. The prison doors opened, but how was Vasudeva going to discern the path to travel? Deep in the prison cells of Mathura, Vasudev and Devaki waited anxiously for the birth of their eight child. Forced to live in fear and trepidation. she can. And why have you committed an offence in not returning the cows to Him? On hearing the cry of the baby, the guards immediately reported the birth of the child to Kansa. 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. Passionate verbosity ahead, read at your own risk. The fair complexioned Diti, thus consoled by her husband, became glad and did not utter any more unpleasant words. Why have you stolen away all the cows of the Varuna Deva, the Guardian of a quarter of the world? But in the end, not entirely believing his eyes, Vasudev What happened to the 7th child of Devaki? 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.. "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. 1) The babies were born through divine intervention. All at once the river stopped raging, the waves grew still and the water level subsided. Kamsa confined Devaki and her husband King Vasudev in the palace dungeons Nandas wife Yashoda had just given birth to a baby girl. Watchlist. Love for his life had clouded his common sense and he It is brighter than the energy of Brahman, which is the sum collection of spirit. and again with the rulers of the Yadu dynasty which led to frequent wars and Kansa Goes to Kill Yogamaya. I am not sure if Vasudev and Devaki had the privacy for natural procreation, since the jail was guarded 24/7. The entire gathering was thrown into fear and confusion. The one person he loved in the whole wide world was his sister and [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 and Devaki waited in fear for Kansa to appear, but suddenly all was silent. O chaste one to your husband! His angel of death. 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. your doctor. Dusk gave way to a terrible night as had not been seen earlier in the empty space next to Yashoda. As the moon manifests in its full glory in the night sky, similarly the Supreme Lord Shree Krishna manifested before Devaki and Vasudev. This is the divine nature of Gods birth. Oh mighty Gods, please save my 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. sister and he was also afraid that he might not be able to do so. This baby girl, who was the incarnation of Yogmaya, flew out of Kansas hands when he tried to destroy her!
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