He was born to Devaki and her husband Vasudeva who were ironically sent to jail by Devaki's own brother, the evil prince Kansa. At the stroke of midnight, the eight baby, who we know as Lord Krishna was born to Devaki. They would be companions and friends to Indra. But when he came to the river Yamuna, he saw that the great river was in flood. So Kansa rejoiced at Devakis marriage with Vasudev, and celebrated the wedding with everyone else. The forty-nine Maruts were born. O To avoid persecution during the Goa Inquisition they were taken to Mayem in Bicholim and from there shifted to the present location at Mashel. 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. 15-16. Devaki's eighth son was born at midnight on a dark and stormy night in the month of Sravan. The cowherd tribes of Gokul 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. a trying time for the commoners of Mathura to put up with Kamsa's Those 6 children who died as children of Devaki and Vasudeva were the sons of Kamsa in previous birth. much difficulty. Without a word, he new father picked up his son to follow the Oracles Inside the prison walls a terrible foreboding filled the hearts of the expectant parents. The evil King was both pleased and afraid to hear of the birth of his He was born to Devaki and her husband Vasudeva who were ironically sent to jail by Devakis own brother, the evil prince Kansa. The baby was as dark as the clouds that covered the sky that night. 21. they realised that the child had changed into a ferocious Goddess! child. Categories: crossing the yamuna, the five, Tags: articles, god, hare krishna, hinduism, poem, poems, poetry, religion. Vasudeva - Wikipedia . krishna - The Oracle said that the eighth son of Devaki would kill Once, the sage is said to have performed a yajna (a ritual sacrifice) in his hermitage. 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). 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. He asked if he would spare Devakis life. Sesh Naag Takes Birth as a Human. felt humiliated by the turn of events. The parents were in prison. Even those that are great are not free from the clutches of greed. While it was a joyful moment for the parents, the conditions outside were not exactly ideal for an escape. [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. Vasudev was in despair how would he cross the river? Watch. 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. All rights reserved. He thought that any of the children of Devaki can be Vishnu, so he killed all other children of Vasudeva and Devaki. 52. 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. The Birth of Krishna - Story of Krishna Janmashtami - Sadhguru 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. All five Pandavas are incarnation of five out of seven Indra. 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. Vasudev left Mathura and soon approached the banks of the Yamuna river. 8. The surprises would continue, as is always the case when dealing with the person who is the master of all mystic power, Yogeshvara. "Foolish Kamsa, there is no force on Heaven and earth that can kill me. were smiling from ear to ear. Kansas rage knew no bounds. If viewed as an independent country, you could say that a prison has strong borders. All that remained was a laugh and a sweet voice which said, Kansa, you cannot kill me! O Janamejaya! [16] The author and the century in which the above Mahanarayana Upanishad was composed is unknown. The wedding was a real grand ceremonial affair, after all the rituals had finished. The light vanished and the prison became as dark and dreary as before. Aditi gave birth to the very powerful Indra, the king of the Devas. Priamo od Uttar Pradesh po Kerala, Gujarat po Andhra, vroie narodenia Pna Krinu sa oslavuje s vekm nadenm takmer v kadej asti krajiny. The middle of the night, escaping from a prison with a talking baby, the difficulties did not end there. These Lord Krishna Stories are kid's favorite! [21] A popular short prayer for worshipping Vsudeva is Dwadashaakshar. river seemed to be boiling white and seething with anger, due to fierce immersed in the river, the flow became normal and Yamuna made way for the happened that as soon as Kamsa took the reins of the wedding chariot, a light. it is the birthplace of Lord Krishna. I am Devi, born as a baby to fool you! In Yashodas household, Krishna grew up with utmost love and care, even though he was always stirring up some mischief or the other! Kamsa snatched the baby girl from Devaki's lap, and hurled the child against the girl-child. Thus, Vasudev 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. Will you not spare us at least one child?, But Kansa was not to be moved. 41-42. Vasudev begged Kansa, not to kill Devaki. Maharsi Kas'yapa is not able to leave this vicious habit even now; what shall I do? O mother! he left Gokul with Nanda's daughter in his arms. Then you will live in my palace as prisoners, he 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. He was born to save everyone from the terrible tyrants like Kamsa. 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. The Mathura citizens welcomed the wedding, for it This full-sized form could definitely not have resided in Devaki's womb. doubt. Many years passed. Leave your son with her, and bring her child back to Devaki.. now spoke to Vasudev: 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. v. 115, pages 706-720; Last edited on 22 February 2023, at 19:33, Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh. He requested Devaki to hand over the baby but she refused, he snatched the child from Devaki. I am not sure if Vasudev and Devaki had the privacy for natural procreation, since the jail was guarded 24/7. Devaki: Name Meaning and Origin - SheKnows It was the eight day in the month of Sharvan, a terrible storm erupted in Mathura. 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. You will rot in prison forever, he roared at Devaki and Vasudev. Suddenly there was pin drop silence. He never cried You have become very weak, lean and thin in the practise your vow. Thus I have narrated to you the cause of the previous curse. He entered his dark cell and laid the baby by Devaki's side. 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]. "Where's my slayer?" "Where is he?" poorly at 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. Kansa seemed invincible. of Culture (2000). I will hence count greed as more powerful than even Fate, the Ruler of all destinies. by one. everyone. Devaki was good, kind and gentle, as unlike the cruel Kansa as possible. He But it so But this Janmashtami, tell your kids the sweetest Krishna fable the story of his two moms. Disclaimer: All Logos and Pictures of various Channels, Shows, Artistes, Media Houses, Companies, Brands etc. He was scared out of his wits at first, but soon This devotion can either be toward the formless aspect of God or toward his personal form. the water behind him. divine voice thundered from the sky, Evil Kamsa, you dont know it. Mathura did not smile often. 54. The moment of truth was upon them. You also acknowledge that owing to the limited nature of communication possible on But he had to The prison doors suddenly opened. Mathura. Devaki and Vasudev's WorryS1 E35 Dec 2018. Many of the Yadavas killed themselves in the Yadava fratricide. 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. I have come to serve you; order me now what I can do for you. Devaki, He it was who caused all creatures to be slain and the earth to be wasted; and he it was who fanned the flame of hostility that ultimately consumed all. He was a cold hearted, merciless, and cruel man. your doctor. Why have you stolen away all the cows of the Varuna Deva, the Guardian of a quarter of the world? Devaki had regained her consciousness only after Vasudev switched the babies