outside. 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. An akasha-vani had made the prediction, or warning in Kamsas case, during the time of Vasudeva and Devakis marriage. Still, in that furious feature, the river gave passage to Vasudeva to cross, just as the great Indian Ocean gave a path to Lord Rama when He was bridging over the gulf. (Krishna, The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Vol 1, Ch 3), Download this episode (right click and save). Plays are carried out re-enacting scenes from Krishna's early life. Nanda ! Those commentators who give a figurative interpretation to the Mahabharat and the Bhagavad Gita, do grave injustice by destroying the basis of peoples faith in devotion toward Shree Krishna. The bridge had been washed away, and no boat would be able to cross that furious flood. Brishbhanu and Kirti Have a Girl Child. 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. Mathura did not smile often. Will you not spare us at least one child?, But Kansa was not to be moved. The hand of God is responsible for the supposed miracles. Song, dance and drama are essential to the lively and colourful celebrations. Dari Uttar Pradesh ke Kerala, Gujarat ke Andhra, ulang tahun kelahiran Lord Krishna disambut dengan penuh semangat di hampir setiap bahagian negara. The How could he go out, unnoticed The light vanished and the prison became as dark and dreary as before. O mother! house to see the baby boy and to offer gifts. I will hence count greed as more powerful than even Fate, the Ruler of all destinies. children live, was he? That evil minded Indra bowed down at the foot of Diti with humility and addressed her with words, sweet but full of poison. It looked alive and ready to devour the first person to set Kamsa snatched the baby girl from Devaki's lap, and hurled the child against For people to engage in devotion to Shree Krishna, they must develop divine feelings toward his names, form, virtues, pastimes, abode, and associates. [23] Vasudeva 's wife, Rohini, gave birth to Balarama, and Krishna himself was placed by Vasudeva into the hands of Nanda. [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. back to Mathura and killed Kamsa. 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. Before the child is born of the womb, try to destroy it. Many years passed. 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). Kamsa smiled The all-Blissful God has no requirement to hang upside down in a mothers womb. You can probably also add Ramji, because by human standards, sending a pregnant wife to the forests without thinking about her or her future child's well being would be considered cruel, but there was greater purpose behind Sita's vanvaas so it is important to look at it through a divine lens than a humanistic one. 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. The forty-nine Maruts were born. There is no way Kansa doubled the guards on the prison, and waited anxiously for the birth of this child. They had contradicting duties towards their kingdoms, their future children, etc - but in line with "sarva dharma parityaja", they took the sign of God's will (not the vow Vasudev gave Kans, but the prophecy which was as close as you could get to the word of God) and put it above all else. "son of Vasudeva"), Balarama, and Subhadra. But this time the baby did not die; instead, she flew up and for a second Samay. That was a famous incident from Rama-lila, which is the Divine play of the same Narayana. Devaki was terrified. My eighth child will be born in a day, she wailed. them prayed to God that her son should not fall into the clutches of his He was called Balram, and brought up safely and in secret by Rohini among the villagers of Braj. You also acknowledge that owing to the limited nature of communication possible on King Vasudev was horrified at this cruelty and fell on his knees. That's just one of many similar stories that resemble the "Nidraasan" intervention which affected Kumbhkarn in Ramayan. Exchange your son for this girl child and return to the prison "Vsudeva" is a vddhi, a derivative of the short form "Vasudeva", a linguistic pragmatic in Sanskrit signifying "of, belonging to, descended from". she crooned lovingly at Little Krishna in festive spirits. His skin had a dark - blue color as is seen in a cloud filled with When Devaki was old enough, it was arranged that she would marry Vasudev, a good and noble man who was a follower of Vishnu, and did not fear the demon Kansa at all. As terrible as it sounds, they weren't the first or last parents to sacrifice their children for the greater good. What is the wonderful influence of covetousness! Kansa, despite his evil ways, held Vasudev in great respect. But he waited for the birth of his nemesis with murderous Nanda named surrender to you all the children she gives birth to, so that the voice of 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. 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. son that the Oracle warned you about. One day Kansa was sitting in his chambers, when he got the news that Devaki had given birth to a child. She was a partial incarnation of Aditi, the mother of the Devas. 7. the cry of a divine child. . Dressed in shining garments and dazzling jewels, she looked terrible and [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. Then you will live in my palace as prisoners, he Take this child across the River Yamuna to the Gokul kingdom, ruled by village of Gokul. The eighth son born to Vasudev and Devaki will kill you! Girija Shankar. For example, people purify their minds by worshipping stone deities because they harbor the divine sentiments that God resides in these deities. John Irvin (1973-1975), Aokan Pillars: A Reassessment of the Evidence, The Burlington Magazine. "Foolish Kamsa, there is no force on Heaven and earth that can kill me. Incase of any issue please contact the webmaster. her in mourning for the unborn child. a trying time for the commoners of Mathura to put up with Kamsa's 15-16. shower on them a kingly courtesy as was prevalent in those days. 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. It seemed that there was no one on earth brave and strong enough to defeat Kansa. For your slayer is already born! The baby was as dark as the clouds that covered the sky that night. Nanda, unlike Kamsa, was a fair king and the Renuka Israni. The seventh baby was miraculously carried to Rohini, (second wife of Vasudev), who lived in Gokul. 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. Every time Devaki gave birth to a child in the dungeons, Kamsa destroyed the child. Those 6 children who died as children of Devaki and Vasudeva were the sons of Kamsa in previous birth. In this manner, he killed seven The chief cause being Karma; the minor causes being many. It was the eight day in the month of Sharvan, a terrible storm erupted in Mathura. Therefore, whatever he does is for the welfare of the materially conditioned souls. Because they were afraid of Kasa, when the Lord appeared as an ordinary child they . But Krishna was safe in Gokul, with Nand and Yashodha, who accepted him as their son. With tears in his eyes, Vasudev kissed his You have become very weak, lean and thin in the practise your vow. it is the birthplace of Lord Krishna. The couple is imprisoned by Devaki's brother Kamsa, soon after their marriage. use of this site indicates your agreement to be bound by the Terms of Use. Everyone was Ugrasena was a nice ruler, and Kamsa was just the opposite. Take your son to Gokul, across the river Yamuna, to the house of Nand, the cowherd, said the voice to Vasudev. Krishna worked His magic through the internal energy known as yogamaya. Mathura. were, as always, wide open. Goddess Durga disappeared, as for Kansa he was terrified, and lived a life filled with fear. [22], In other iterations, Kashyapa is stated to have stolen a divine cow from Varuna for the performance of a ritual sacrifice. 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. Star Vijay. Kansa killed each child within minutes of its birth. 34. A messenger went running to summon the demon king Kansa. Vasudev entered his prison, and laid the baby girl beside Devaki. StyleCaster Here's How To Watch 'The Weeknd: Live At SoFi Stadium' For A Better View Than The Front Row O mother! Similarly, if we wish to engage in devotion toward Lord Krishna, we must learn to harbor divine sentiments toward his leelas. The ground shook with his fury. Devaki was the daughter of Devaka, the younger brother of King Ugrasen of Mathura. He did it out of fear; a prophecy had come from the sky that Devakis eighth son would grow up to be his killer. 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. Men, women and children slept safe and dry inside their homes. He was scared out of his wits at first, but soon Lok Nath Soni, The cattle and the stick: an ethnographic profile of the Raut of Chhattisgarh. In the Mahabharat, Devi Ganga drowned her newborns with her own hands. Here too, all was silent. She appealed to If viewed as an independent country, you could say that a prison has strong borders. Disclaimer: All Logos and Pictures of various Channels, Shows, Artistes, Media Houses, Companies, Brands etc. Vasudeva traced a number of descendants through his sons. other than Sheshnag, the Snake-God, who is known to be the roofing canopy of [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. should not be construed as a substitute for advice from a medical professional or health care provider. "Ah my son!" Diti, too, becoming grieved much with sorrows, cursed Aditi that seven of her sons would be killed consecutively after their births. 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. Silently he marvelled at the wonders he had seen, but hurried on to find the house of Nand, chief of the cowherds of Gokul. We materially bound souls have not yet attained divine bliss, and hence the longing of our soul is not yet satiated. 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. Diti, of beautiful dark blue eyes, entreated to her husband and said, "Give me a son, O giver of due respects to every body! Vasudev found his way to Nands house. immediately, before anyone comes to know about the birth of this child. happened that as soon as Kamsa took the reins of the wedding chariot, a 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. [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. Devaki and Vasudev's WorryS1 E35 Dec 2018. Devaki protested against the killing of the daughter of Nanda and Yashoda, but Kamsa hurled her against a rock, recognising that the gender of his prophesied slayer had not been specified. Watch. 2010-2023 Parenting.FirstCry.com. The guards told Kansa that the seventh child was still born. 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. 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. Kamsa, as always, ignored her cries. 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. The parents offered their heartfelt prayers, and Krishna listened. I will find your eighth child and kill him, no matter what it takes!. Please enter your email address to receive our daily e-newsletter. 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. 41-42. Many thousands of years ago, the city of Mathura in northern India was ruled by a powerful and evil demon called Kansa. "Where is he?" Once upon a time there lived a king named Ugrasena, he had a son named Kansa who was the crowned prince of Mathura. 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). Devotion toward the formless is intangible and nebulous to most people. 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 it was a dark, fearsome night. And one day, he will come in search of you and kill Lord Vishnu then disappeared. Vasudev returned to the dungeon where the guards were still sleeping, and the prison doors were still open. 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. And why have you committed an offence in not returning the cows to Him? But it did not escape anyone's notice that the child was like no ordinary To Vasudevs astonishment the river parted giving him a safe route through. We see so many within the opening moments of Krishna-lila, when the personal Divine descended to this earth, selecting the birth-parents of Vasudeva and Devaki. You are the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Supersoul of all living entities and the Absolute Truth. Nands wife has just had a baby. How cold they, with such an awful king like You are surely going to be pampered and spoiled by Devaki - incarnation of Aditi, Mother of Krishna | Sagar World Blog how can you, wretched creature? But then he became angry. Great explanation Lola! How can she harm you, brother? asked Vasudev. It was almost as if Saying so, she disappeared, leaving behind a terror-stricken Kamsa. Yashoda mother of Lord Krishna has become eternal for sheltering her foster son in a way only a mothers love can. Krishna had an unusual birth place - jail! The Birth of Lord Krishna, 2. advice. However, to create in her the feeling that he was there, by his power, he simply kept expanding Devaki's womb. Why did Vasudev and Devaki keep having children? Kamsa to guide them. It is said that Krishna was the great god Vishnu himself in human form, born to rid this world of Kansa. 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. O You will rot in prison forever, he roared at Devaki and Vasudev. Krishnas advent is at midnight. Lord Krishna life story is packed with adventure, emotion and wisdom, right from when he was Baal Gopal in Gokul to when he presented his Viraat Swaroop to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. "Where's my slayer?" Vasudev headed towards Gokul. It is brighter than the energy of Brahman, which is the sum collection of spirit. When Vasudeva handed Krishna over to them, he took with him Yashodas just-born child instead. [9] After the marriage ceremony, Kamsa volunteered to escort the newly-weds to Mathura and drove their chariot. 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. [13] In some versions of the Bhagavata Purana, Vasudeva also married Sutanu, the princess of Kasi, and they had a son named Paundraka.[14]. 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. [17], Devaki soon mothered Balarama through the surrogacy of Rohini. As soon as the child felt the hard floor on her back, she opened her mouth troubled the peace-loving citizens of Mathura. The eighth child, slayer of Kamsa, was born! Just after the wedding, when Kamsa himself was driving the newlywed couple in his chariot, an astral voice made a prophecy. Even the usually desolate citizens of Mathura were You will die at the hands of Devakis eighth son!, Kansa was furious, but there was nothing he could do. It seemed that the whole world understood Devakis mind and joined Understand this verse in the light of the previous one. Many of the Yadavas killed themselves in the Yadava fratricide. Krishna explained all of this and then gave instructions on what should be done next. Lord Krishna was born as the 8th son to Vasudev and Devki, if he had of India, Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Dept. Inside the prison walls a terrible foreboding filled the hearts of the expectant parents. But even in his anger Kansa recognised the voice of destiny, and he was afraid. When Devaki was expecting her seventh child, Vasudev prayed long and hard to Vishnu. Devaki was pregnant with her eighth child. Devaki's eighth son was born at midnight on a dark and stormy night in the month of Sravan. One by one, six children of Devaki and Vasudev were born in the prison and Kansa killed them all. Vasudev stepped into the angry waters, the baby held high above his head. Do not be angry. BG 4.9: 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. interactive elements on the site, any assistance, or response you receive is provided by the author This full-sized form could definitely not have resided in Devaki's womb. 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. Vasudeva's daughter Subhadra married Pandava prince Arjuna, and they had a son Abhimanyu. divine voice thundered from the sky, Evil Kamsa, you dont know it. The Bhgavatam states: tam adbhuta blakam ambujekhaachatur-bhuja hakha gaddyudyudham(10.3.9) [v9]. krishna - The Oracle said that the eighth son of Devaki would kill children born to Devaki. 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. All five Pandavas are incarnation of five out of seven Indra. Curse on Vasudev - Devki (Devi Bhagavatam) - how Vasudev and Devki were cursed alongwith Rohini. that all the guards were in a state of hypnotic sleep. Krishna fought all the demons that Kansa sent after him, and when he was twelve years old, killed Kansa himself. 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. In the childhood days of Lord Krishna, he became famous as Makhan Chor (butter thief) and an expert with the flute. 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. Oops! No Information available - zee5.com Really! my cute little son! Diti also bore the seed in her womb according to the usual rite. *Members only visited website in last 60 days. Krishna : Vasudev - Devki Previous Birth / Curse / Relief - Blogger The Birth of Lord Ka. While Vasudeva is imprisoned, Rohini lives at the house of his husband's cousin [7] [8] Nanda, in Vraja. When they reached Mathura Kansa imprisoned Vasudev and Devaki in the palace dungeon. He requested Devaki to hand over the baby but she refused, he snatched the child from Devaki. The proud Aditi, thinking thus, said to Indra :-- O Son! Finally, he manifested from the outside, revealing that he had never been inside her: virsd yath prchy dihndur iva puhkala(Bhgavatam 10.3.8) [v10]. In this manner, he killed seven children born to Devaki. 46-47. Vasudevs chains fell away from his ankles. winds and rain. 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 :--. Interesting as it is, there is a very important takeaway from the birth story of Lord Krishna: nothing can parallel a mothers love. She was very distraught; how could her brother be so cold and heartless to kill his new born nephew. The seventh child was known as Balrama. School texts are wrong, love / affairs in the material world / World, Manasa - the Snake Goddess - Hydra Origin, Nine-tier handi breaks into Guinness Records / Videos, Purushottama Masa / Site / Science / Videos / Vows / Glories, Sakha Gandharva - Mrudanga Incharge of Krishna, Sakha Madhumangala - Food Incharge of Krishna, Sandipani Teaches Krishna and Sudhama in Ujjain, Shani Finds peace in Lord Krishna's Goloka through Narada, Source of Everything / Everything Is Resting. [1][2] She is one of the seven daughters of Devapa or Devaka, a king of the Yadu dynasty, and has four brothers. Cast: Gandhari. In this verse, Shree Krishna has emphasized the need for divine sentiments toward his pastimes, for enhancing our devotion. Devakis eighth son was born at midnight on a dark and stormy night in the month of Sravan. Kamsa was a demon known as Kalanemi These children were cursed that they will be reborn and be killed by their own father who will reincarnate as kamsa, their maternal uncle. 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. seemed to have split apart to pour wrathful rains. The streets were swept clean and the houses were decorated with 4. He was a king of the Vrishnis, and a Yadava prince. nephew. Watch. Vasudev begged Kansa and told him how could a baby girl do any harm to a mighty warrior like him. O best of kings! The parents were in prison. He said he would slay his sister before she gives birth to her eighth child. Kamsa, Surprises now many to await, Devaki and Vasudev Are Imprisoned. She rose above Kamsa's head as the eight-armed form of Goddess Durga. The Secret of the Destruction of Devaki's Six Unborn Children It was a dark and stormy night. To begin with, I'd like to say that if we were to hold everyone to the same definition of "natural" and "unnatural", we would have no sinners and no saints. He sincerely requested Kansa to trust him. remained suspended in the air to the utter amazement of everyone present Mathura wore a festive look. Devaki at midnight in the prison. The baby was as dark as the clouds that covered the sky that night. 32. Vasudev, by this time, had some idea that his child is really someone 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. : | || 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. 19. My heart is being pierced wholly by an iron spoke when I see the womb of Diti; kill it by any means you can! Kansa seemed invincible. The palace guards trembled at his enraged face.
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