#devi satyabhama

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Harivamsha purana Ch 67

"I am known in the world as your servant; why then, O most excellent Lady, dost you not command me as before"

Krishna referring to himself as her servant and asking why isn't devi satyabhama commanding him as before is soo sweet of him😭😭 like our boy is soo in love!

also he loves being commanded by satyabhama and he takes pride in it as well!

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i'm reading sons of darkness by gourav mohanty and i'm witnessing the visenya-fication of devi satyabhama in real life time.

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Tell us about Subhadra and Arjun.

Did Krishna had influence in their life?

Who was Subhadra closer in Krishna's family.

Sure! <3

Subhadra is born and is named 'Chitra' (just like Balarama's birth-name is Saarana-Sankarshana) on the month Bhadra's Krishna-navami (ninth day of the 2nd/dark lunar fortnight), and she is exactly 18 years and 1 day younger than Krishna (the exact date is most probably folklore, but I still like it). She is described to have a golden-complexion (which would be called wheatish in today’s scale, situated perfectly between Balarama’s fairness and Krishna’s darkness).

She is in most versions the daughter of Rohini and the full-sister of Balarama, but some sources also place her as Devaki's daughter. She is the oldest (or one of the oldest at least) among the 2nd wave of kids that Vasudeva has.

She is practically raised by Balarama and Krishna, and eventually, thanks to her good nature, she comes to be known as Subhadra, and is nicknamed 'Bhadra' thereafter. She is also noted to be the favourite child of Vasudeva; however, he doesn’t hold much weight in the decisions of her life (that mantle is bore proudly by Balarama as the in-practice head of the family). Out of her brothers, she seems close with all of them, but she also knows them in saying that Krishna would probably give in to all her demands and Balarama would go above and beyond to protect her (in however way he feels appropriate).

Some sources also note her as a reincarnation of Yashoda's biological daughter (herself an incarnation of Yogamaya). She is also identified on-and-off with devi Durga, and Krishna's sister Ekanamsha. She is today most prominently worshipped in the Puri Jagannatha temple alongside both her brothers. During the ratha-yatra, it is believed that Arjuna himself becomes her charioteer (in contrast with Kashiram Das' story), driving her ‘darpadalana’ chariot in his form of Brihannala.

Conversely, in shaakta tradition, devi Vimala’s (also Subhadra) shaktipeetha (within the same complex) is the main temple with Jagannatha considered the bhairava of the peetha (Sati’s feet fell here).

Not much attention is given to her childhood as we the readers meet her the same time as Arjuna does, near the end of his 12-year exile from Indraprastha. After leaving Uloopi and Chitrangada to now raise their respective kids, Arjuna arrives in Prabhasa (also used to be the place where the river Saraswati used  to meet the Arabian sea). Krishna spends a few days in Prabhasa, living the same way as Arjuna was, pretending to indulge his vana-vasa, but then he practically carries him off to Raivataka, and then ships him straight off to Dwarika, where he is kept with royal honour, his tapasya, thrown happily out the window.

In this festival, Arjuna spots Subhadra and is immediately smitten by her. He stands there, mouth open like a frog, until Krishna notices this. Krishna, a little embarrassed by his personal guest’s behaviour, says, “Vanecharasya kimidam kaamena-lobhyate manah?” [How did the forest-dweller lose himself to desire?]

Krishna then notes her identity: “Mamaisha bhagini Paartha Sarana’sya sahodara” [She is my sister, Arjuna, Sarana’s uterine sibling]. Then he also offers to talk to Vasudeva on Arjuna’s behalf.

The next story I have discussed somewhat here: (x).

In Kashiram Das’ version, it is rather Subhadra who sees and falls in love with Arjuna. She confides in Satyabhama, who scolds her a lot, but eventually melts and talks to Krishna on her behalf. Krishna first laughs at the situation for a solid hour or so and then tells Satyabhama to do whatever is necessary to make this happen. Satyabhama goes and wakes up Arjuna in the middle of the night, with Subhadra trailing along. Satyabhama tries to convince Arjuna in many ways, even bringing up Draupadi’s five-husband conundrum (and that apparently, she uses black magic to control the Pandavas: this is lifted straight from Vyasa’s Satyabhama-Draupadi samvaada in Vana Parva), but Arjuna unequivocally turns them down.

Satyabhama, angry at this, brings Subhadra back and puts some ‘magical vermilion’ on her forehead, which attracts Arjuna so much that he picks Subhadra up on his lap and marries her on the spot (just a note guys, please do not drug your intended partners, magically or otherwise, it’s a stupendously bad idea). Later, when the Yadavas chase the eloping couple, Subhadra helps Arjuna tie up Daruka and then drives the chariot herself.

Dr. Bhaduri notes that Subhadra and Draupadi’s base personalities are similar (this, he considers the primary reason for Arjuna falling for her in the first place…kind of having his own, personal Draupadi that he didn’t have to share, but I personally do not like this very much, too much shadowing in my opinion). The difference lies in the fact that Subhadra, once Arjuna picks her up, pretty much surrenders and then tries her level best to make everyone’s life easier, even at times at the cost of her own independence, family dignity and one-and-only son. This we see when she agrees to go before Draupadi dressed in simple clothes (of a gopi, in practice, an attendant of Draupadi’s, not an equal). She even touches Draupadi’s feet (even though I feel Subhadra is older than Draupadi, but there’s no textual clarification on that).

Soon after this, Balarama and Krishna appear in Indraprastha with Subhadra’s dowry. Balarama performs the bride’s father’s rituals as Vasudeva doesn’t come, for whatever reason (could range from health issues to anger at Subhadra/Arjuna). Disguised as the dowry however, Krishna manages to add significantly to the army of Indraprastha.

Subhadra is not as interested or involved in the political kernings of the story that starts after her marriage. She’s happy just being a wife and a mother, and well, to each their own. She is happy, and that’s all that is important. Dr. Bhaduri describes Subhadra as ‘mugdha-madhura-lajjaaruna’ [enraptured-dulcet-bashful]. After her marriage, and before Abhimanyu’s birth (or shortly after that), she goes on a picnic on Yamuna’s banks with Krishna, Arjuna and Draupadi. Here we see, how much successful Subhadra had been in capturing the heart of not only Arjuna but also Draupadi as we watch the two co-wives enjoying the dance performances together, as they throw expensive jewellery and clothes (at one point their own as well, but that’s a different conversation) at the dancers as tips. Draupadi also has, in many occasions, confirmed that she loves Abhimanyu as much, if not even a little more than, her own children. It is hard to believe that not even a portion of that love would be directed towards Subhadra too.

When the Pandavas have to go their 13-year exile, Krishna takes Subhadra and Abhimanyu with him to Dwarika, and it’s there that she spends all those years until she is summoned to Upaplavya to the wedding of her son to Uttara.

Dr. Bhaduri notes that during the Kurukshetra war, Draupadi stayed back in Upaplavya, but Uttara and Subhadra went with the army, and stayed in a tent (Arjuna’s personal one) near the battlefield. Here, Subhadra probably went to take care of Arjuna after all these years of being apart, and Uttara probably went on a really twisted version of a honeymoon. Vyasa however, doesn’t reveal their presence until after Abhimanyu’s death where we see Subhadra’s one-and-only outburst.

After that tragedy, Arjuna did not have the courage to face her. He rather sent Krishna to break the news to her first. She doesn’t attack the Pandavas directly, like Draupadi usually does in adverse situations. Subhadra, goes on to blame herself, along the lines of, “Why did you have to die when the Pandava-Panchala-Vrishni warriors are still alive!” Then it seems like she starts hallucinating, as if Abhimanyu is alive, and again a baby, as she begs him to crawl to her. She does blame the Pandavas by name after this, and prays for a comfortable journey to and a happy lodging in heaven for her son and then soon after we see her pull herself together to an inhumane level and focus her entire energy on consoling Uttara.

Within these few hours, seeing Subhadra break down like no one had even seen her before, the Pandavas, a bit afraid, had Draupadi summoned from Upaplavya on priority to come and take control. Once Draupadi reaches the field, Krishna unceremoniously dumps Subhadra and Uttara on her and himself goes to counsel Arjuna. I feel like he too was uncomfortable watching his long-pampered little sister break down like that and not being able to correct the situation for her.

When Parikshit is born, Subhadra herself runs to her brother, begging him to save the baby, saying, “The Pandava brothers wouldn’t survive if this last hope were also to die!” Even now, when she herself has lost her son and in on the verge of losing a grandson, she thinks only of others.

In the end of the story, too we see Subhadra’s selfless nature, when Draupadi goes with the Pandavas towards the Himalayas, Subhadra stays on as the queen-regent, sharing the responsibility with Yuyutsu with Kripa’s guidance. She definitely loved Arjuna, enough so as to not want to live on without him, and yet we see her make that decision, primarily because in Krishna and Arjuna’s absence, she realizes that someone smart needs to stay here, to protect and guide and rebuild these two idiot dynasties, in Hastinapura and Mathura, at least until Uttara is old enough to take on the burden.

Subhadra, very appropriately, fades out of the narrative as softly as she had come into it. She doesn’t need to make any grand gestures to still shine within the narrative.

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The Divine Avatars of Devi Lakshmi

नित्यावियोगिनी देवी हरिपादैकसंश्रया।।

नित्यमुक्ता नित्यबुद्धा महालक्ष्मीः प्रकीर्तिता॥ ३॥

The eternal Goddess Laksmi is inseparable from the lord. The feet of the lord are her only shelter. She is a released soul. She is always awakened. सदैव जागरूक देवी लक्ष्मी भगवान से अविभाज्य हैं। भगवान के चरण ही उनका एकमात्र आश्रय हैं। वह मुक्त आत्मा हैं और सदा जागृत रहती हैं।

मूलस्य च हरेभार्या लक्ष्मी: सा संप्रकीर्तिता।। पुंसो हिभार्या प्रकृति: प्रकृतेश्चाभिमानिनी॥ ४॥।

सृष्टिं कर्तु गुणान्वीदं पुरुषेण सह प्रभो।। तमःपानं तथा कर्तुं प्रकृत्या��्या तदाभवत्॥५॥ 

O lord of birds, she is called Prakrti, for, she creates the Universe by her qualities-sattva, rajas and tamas and consumes the world by tamas.

हे पक्षियों के स्वामी, वह प्रकृति कहलाती हैं क्योंकि वह अपनी गुणों - सत्व, रजस और तमस - के द्वारा सृष्टि की रचना करती हैं और तमस के माध्यम से संसार का संहार करती हैं।

वासुदेवस्य भार्या तु माया नाम्नी प्रकीर्तिता॥ संकर्षणस्य भार्या तु जयेति परिकीर्तिता।।६॥

अनिरुद्धस्य भार्या तु शांता नाम्नीति कीर्तिता।। कृति: प्रद्युम्न भार्याऽपिं सृष्टिं कर्तु बभूवह॥ ७॥

विष्णुपत्नी कीर्तिता च श्रीदेवी सत्यमानिनी।। तमोभिमानिनी दुर्गा कन्यकेति प्रकीर्तिता॥८॥

As the consort of Vasudeva, she is caged Maya; as the consort of Sankarşana, Jaya; as the consort of Aniruddha, Santa; as the consort of Pradyumna, Krti; as the consort of Visnu, Laksmi-the presiding deity of Sattva guna. As the presiding deity of tama guna, she is Durga or Kanyaka. As the sister of Krsna the son of Nanda, she is caved Kanyaka. वासुदेव की पत्नी के रूप में, वह 'माया' कहलाती हैं; शंकरषण की पत्नी के रूप में, 'जय'; अनिरुद्ध की पत्नी के रूप में, 'शांता'; प्रद्युम्न की पत्नी के रूप में, 'कृति'; और विष्णु की पत्नी के रूप में, वह 'लक्ष्मी' कहलाती हैं - सत्वगुण की अधिष्ठात्री देवी। तमोगुण की अधिष्ठात्री देवी के रूप में, वह 'दुर्गा' या 'कन्या' हैं। नंदनंदन कृष्ण की बहन के रूप में, वह 'कन्या' मानी जाती हैं।

कृष्णावतारे कन्येव नंदपुत्रानुजा हि सा।।रजोभिमानिभूदेवी भार्या सा सूकरस्य च॥ १॥

वेदाभिमनिनी वींद्र अन्नपूर्णा प्रकीतिता॥नारायणस्य भार्या तु लक्ष्मीरूपा त्वजा स्मृता॥ १०॥

As the goddess of earth, the presiding deity of rajas, she is the consort of Boar. As the presiding deity of the Vedas, she is Annapurna. As the consort of Narayana, she is Laksmi, the unborn. धरती की देवी और रजस की अधिष्ठात्री शक्ति के रूप में, वह वाराह की अर्धांगिनी हैं। वेदों की अधिष्ठात्री देवी के रूप में, वह अन्नपूर्णा हैं। नारायण की अर्धांगिनी के रूप में, वह अजन्मा लक्ष्मी हैं।

यज्ञाख्यस्य हरेर्भार्या दक्षिणा संप्रकीर्तिता॥ ११॥

As the consort of Yajna Varaha, she is Dakşinã. यज्ञ वराह की पत्नी के रूप में, वह दक्षिणा हैं।

जयन्ती वृषभस्यैव पत्नी संपरिकीर्तिता।।

विदेहपुत्री सीता तु रामभार्या प्रकीर्तिता॥ १२॥

As the consort of Vrsabha, she is Jayanti. As daughter of Videha (Janaka) and the wife of Rama, she is Sita. जयन्ती, वृषभ की पत्नी के रूप में प्रसिद्ध हैं।विदेहपुत्री सीता, राम की पत्नी के रूप में प्रसिद्ध हैं।

रुक्मिणी सत्यभामा च भार्ये कृष्णस्य कीर्तिते।। इत्यादिका हानंताश्चाप्यावतारा: पृथग्विधाः॥१३॥

रमाया: संति विप्रेंद्र भेदहीना: परस्परम्।। अनंतानंतगुणकाद्विष्णोन्यूना: प्रकीतिताः॥ १४।।

As wife of Krishna she is Rukmini and Satyabhama. The incarnations of Lakshmi are many, O lord of birds (Garuda) and there is no difference among them. The forms of Laksmi, O bird, are inferior to Vishnu who possesses enumerable distinctions. श्री कृष्ण की पत्नियाँ  रूप  में रुक्मिणी और सत्यभामा। लक्ष्मी के अवतार अनेक हैं, हे पक्षियों के स्वामी (गरुड़), और इन सभी में कोई भेद नहीं है। लक्ष्मी के रूप, हे पक्षी, विष्णु के रूपों के मुकाबले निम्न हैं, जिनमें अनगिनत विशिष्टताएँ हैं।

The Garuda Purana extols the Eternal Goddess Lakshmi as the inseparable consort of the Lord, a divine presence entwined with the very essence of creation, sustenance, and dissolution. The sacred text reveals her as an awakened and liberated soul, whose only refuge is the feet of her beloved Lord. She is Prakriti—the primal energy—manifesting the universe through the harmonious interplay of the three gunas: sattva (purity), rajas (activity), and tamas (inertia). Through tamas, she consumes the world, bringing it to its destined rest.

As the consort of the great manifestations of Vishnu, her divine forms shine with unparalleled brilliance. With Vasudeva, she becomes caged Māyā, weaving the illusion of the cosmos. With Sankarshana, she is Jaya, embodying victory and strength. With Aniruddha, she is Śānta, the serene. With Pradyumna, she is Kṛti, the epitome of virtuous deeds. As the consort of Lord Vishnu himself, she embodies the essence of sattva as Lakshmi, the resplendent goddess of fortune and prosperity.

Her manifestations transcend time and space, taking on myriad forms to align with the cosmic dance. As Durga, she commands the tamas guna with fierce power; as Kanyaka, she emerges as Krishna’s sister and as the goddess of the earth under the embrace of rajas guna. She becomes Annapurna, the nourishing deity of the Vedas, and Dakshina, the auspicious one beside Yajna Varaha. With Rama, she is the gentle yet indomitable Sita, the daughter of Videha, and with Narayana, she is Lakshmi, the unborn and eternal. 

Rukmini and Satyabhama, the beloved consorts of Lord Krishna, are her radiant incarnations. The Garuda Purana emphasizes that the countless forms of Lakshmi, though innumerable and dazzling, are but reflections of Vishnu’s infinite and unparalleled majesty. In every form and every age, she remains the eternal essence of devotion, the creator and sustainer of the worlds, ever inseparable from her divine Lord.

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Garuḍapurāṇa (गरुडपुराण).—One of the eighteen Mahāpurāṇas. This is believed to be a narration to Garuḍa by Mahāviṣṇu. There are eight thousand ślokas in it. There is an opinion that only the Tārkṣyakalpa is of Viṣṇu. The theme of the Purāṇa is the birth of Garuḍa from Brahmāṇḍa. If this Purāṇa is given as a gift it should be given along with the image of a swan in gold. The Padma Purana categorizes the Garuda Purana—along with the Bhagavata Purana, the Vishnu Purana and itself—as a sattva Purana (a Purana that represents goodness and purity).

श्रीरुक्मिणीचरणारविन्दार्पणमस्तु ।

शुभं भवतु । शुभं भवतु । शुभं भवतु ।

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One entity that epitomizes the purest form of selfless love (as enshrined in the Narad Bhakti Sutra) is Srimati Radharani. Many scriptural anecdotes highlight Radharani's supreme devotion to Lord Krishna.

In the luxurious palace of Dwarka, Sri Krishna was often seen sitting alone, absorbed in the memories of Radha. Irritated with His constant absorption, Sri Krishna's ashtabharyas (eight queens) asked why He kept calling out to Radha.

Murlidhar Krishna looked in the distance. With an enigmatic smile he answered 'Radha is param premrupa. She is my beloved Gopi.'

His honest response caused more anger and jealousy. His queen-consort Rukmini countered, 'Don't we love and take care of you, Nath? Why have you reserved such a coveted place for Gopisand Radha in your heart?"

'Time will tell' The ever mysterious Sri Krishna replied.

The very next day, He complained of a severe headache. The royal physician was called, but he could neither diagnose nor suggest a cure. Sri Krishna's pain persisted, Courtiers, queens, and the people of Dwarka were deeply concerned.

Day after day, sages and Vaidyas came with different remedies, but nothing could ease Sri Krishna's headache. Around this time, Devarishi Narada happened to pass by Dwarka. Sri Krishna confided to him that the only cure was smearing Krishna's head with dust from the feet of a devotee.

When Devarishi Narada informed everyone, they gasped. Sri Krishna's queens- Rukmini, Satyabhama, lambavati, Mitravinda, Bhadra, Lakshmana and the rest- looked in disbelief.

'We, place the dust of our feet on His head? Unthinkable, Devarishi. There cannot be a bigger sin than that. It is like putting our feet on our beloved Lord's head.' One by one, they refused.

Narada Muni got a similar response when he approached the people of Dwarka. They, too, could not bear the idea of placing the dust of their feet on their beloved

Krishna's head. Now, only one place left to go - Vrindavan

Devarisha Narada reached Vrindavan and met Radharani. She bowed down and enquired about Krishna's well-being.

On hearing about his persistent headache, she turned pale. Tears rose in her lotus-shaped eyes. Devarishi Narada could see her living Sri Krishna's pain there and then.

'There must be some remedy, Munivar.' She pleaded.

'There is. The only cure is to smear his head with the dust from his devotee's feet, 'said Devarishi Narada.

'Is that it?' Without wasting a moment, she bent down and scraped the ground around her feet. Clutching the mud and dust in her hands, she said, 'Here, Munivar. Please take this and go to Dwarka immediately. My Krishna suffers.'

'Devi, are you sure to send it? Dust from your feet for Lord Supreme? What if you have to go to Hell for this action?' Narada Muni warned

Radha Rani smiled. 'I care not for hell, Devarishi. I can bear anything but my dear Krishna's pain.'

Narada Muni carried the dust to Dwarka. As soon as it was smeared on Sri Krishna's forehead, His pain dissapeared. Such was Radharani's Vishuddh Prem (genuine and pure) which only knew how to 'give'.

The name Radha is derived from the Sanskrit word Aradhana, which means devotional worship. Gopis and Radharani (param Gopi) carried Krishna in their senses and life-breaths while performing their chores in the external world. With such surrender and devotion, they became one with Him.

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Finally ivr from KBC 17 received on the number of my wife on 9th May 2025 by 1120 hrs. Attended successfully & confirmed the registrations. Most of the registries received calls on numbers of their registered numbers but I have received only on one after registering in 05 numbers.

Some worthiness in mind regarding recipt of next level call for ground auditions.

This wait is completely on trust of God.

May my Ishta Devta Shri Vithtjalnathji with Rukmani Deviji & Satyabhama Devi,, Lord Ganesha,, Hanumanji,, Narayan Gurudeo & Bhole Baba may all to showers their blessings on me in this season to bring maximum winnings for me.

Jay HO Laxmi Narayan !!

May Mahakali Mataji !!

Jay Ganesh !!

Jay Siyaram Harhila Dada !!

Jay ho Gurudeo !!

Bam Bam Bhole !!

Kholiye mere kismat ke Darvaze !!

[bhagavanbhakthi]

Sri Krishna and Satyabhama Devi

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: A fight broke out between the police and the district collector's staff during Hasanambe Devi darshan festival. For this reason, Hassan DC C. Satyabhama has publicly taken the police to task. On the other hand, there was an incident where a police officer also shouted at DC Satyabhama saying that he was lacking.

DC Sathyabhama has taken the police officers to task in connection with the fight case. The DC was furious with the police officers and staff. A brawl took place between the Collector PA Shashi and the Sub-Inspector for stopping the courtesy vehicle.

DC PA Shashi was said to have been pushed out by the police. At this time, DC C. Satyabhama came near the main entrance to check the CCTV. He has warned the chief secretary of the government that he will be suspended.

This made the police officers even more annoyed and retaliated against the DC's words in public, causing even more embarrassment to the DC. Meanwhile, there was an argument between Malavalli Police Inspector Ravi and the DC, and at this point, there was a chaotic atmosphere in the place for some time. The DC has ordered the revenue officials to stand in front of the gate and perform the work. At this time, DC C. Sathyabhama has gone out of anger against the police. Hassan SP Mohammad Sujeeta has arrived at the place Inthaurna jasthi namm department ge thago beku ,ivru ladies and gents na handle madok easy aguthe, banglore li Ella station Ali obabru idre, grachara bidsobahudu, illandre ladies ididru en madok agadene ninthko bekaguthe.i: Idu group li share madi vishyane

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There must be pain of duty behind it sir..

This is not a political discussion

How can we if the police are abusing the on-duty police?

Bandubast duty is that of the police department and not of the revenue department

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Outfit’s efforts to enhance beauty of traditional diyas

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Dharmapuri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

The Dharmapuri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha, the fourth avatar of Vishnu, and his consort Devi Lakshmi. It is located in Narasimhula Palle, Jagityal District in Telangana, India. The temple was built during the reign of the Chalukyas, and later expanded by the Kakatiyas. The temple houses three forms of Narasimha: the seated posture, the angry Ugra form, and the peaceful Saumya avatar. There is also a small temple of Sri Venugopal with Rukmini and Satyabhama. An idol of Yama, the lord of Dharma, stands at the entrance of the temple readmore.

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Okay, so I recently found out that sometimes Draupadi is considered to be an incarnation of Devi herself

Since Narasingha's Era is way long gone, I doubt Vishnu would take His form. Though Parashuram was always round the corner, being a Chiranjivi, right?

Imagine if Draupadi actually did turn into Her divine swarup in retaliation? (Maybe Kali? Cuz Vishnu and Her are siblings...) Or called upon Devi to help Her? (Kamakhya? She did help Krishna and Satyabhama kill Narakasura, and Draupadi was menstruating at that time too...)

Regardless, if Narasingha did come, this one Kaurava who protested gets left out, every other one that actively tried to assault Her dies brutally, Yudi gets the "Whump" treatment for a while, the kids from both sides get left alone... maybe Draupadi calms Him down in the end?

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So, me and @zeherili-ankhein discussed this briefly, and I want to know y'all's views on this idea, even if it is low-key stupid.

Draupadi prayed to God for help during the vastra harana, and Krishna gave her an endless supply of cloth. What if, instead of that, Narasimha had emerged from a nearby pillar? What then? Who else would have died?

I am sure at least Dushasana would be ripped into pieces, but I can see Duryodhana and Karna dying too. Perhaps even Shakuni and Dhritarashtra. I don't think all the Kauravas would be killed tho, and out of the Pandavas, idk, I can only see Yudi being in some form of danger. What do you all think??

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Ehi Murare - Satyabhama (Part 3)

Satyabhama, the daughter of Satrajit; the most beautiful maiden in the three worlds stood awestruck behind a curtain of vines staring as her brothers led Krishna, the newfound Yadava prince towards the Sun temple in her father's quarters. She had heard the rumours, but never imagined he would be this handsome! As he walked up the long hallway, she ran parallelly carefully concealing herself behind the twisted vines. She felt her heart skipping a beat every time he threw back his head, laughing at a rogue joke, or carelessly adjusted the crown on his head which stubbornly kept slipping down.

She had often found herself at the centre of showers of praise, as others raved upon her unparalleled beauty. Every man who visited her father, old or young, was usually left slack-jawed upon seeing her. They would bring her expensive gifts, dresses and jewellery from faraway lands, waiting hours for even a half-hearted smile. Her father was relentlessly badgered with a never-ending stream of suitors asking for her hand. Sometimes, they would even ambush Satyabhama in a garden or at the temples. Satyabhama would smile and turn all of them down. After all, her father had promised not to marry her off without her consent.

Usually, she enjoyed all the attention she received, yet after seeing Krishna she was bewildered. "Sakhe, devis and apsaras from the heavens must be lining up to have but a glimpse of him, and here I am, being so close but could not still fall at his feet! Oh, how wasteful must be my beauty for he did not even throw a careless glance at me, and admired only the wretched Syamantaka!" She cried, back in the privacy of her personal grove. Her maids gasped at her comments, "Satye, hush your voice! That what you call the wretched gem is the source of your father's pride! You have lost yourself in your pining, for you do not know anymore what is right and what is wrong!" They admonished her.

Satyabhama knew very well of the blessings of the magical gem. Her father had been a lowly accountant in Mathura during Kamsa's reign. Only after he had found this gem on a hunt of his, had their family found their fortune. Now, her father was the richest non-royal person in the kingdom, which earned him a place in the parliament as well! Still, she couldn't help but feel jealous of it. "I don't know how but I will marry him! By hook or by crook!" She announced, as she stormed off, throwing an invaluable necklace against the wall, which promptly broke, scattering hundreds of pearls across the floor.

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"Krishna! Huh, that cowherd prat! I saw the greed in his eyes when he ogled at my gem! Give it to me for safeguarding. Safeguarding, my foot! I had refused him then and there! I'm telling you he is the one who stole it!" Satrajit shouted at Krishna, the next morning. The magical gem had gone missing the previous night. Satrajit had openly accused Krishna of stealing it when the latter had come to offer support for retrieving it.

Balarama, the elder prince, roared in anger. Krishna was holding Balarama back with all his strength it seemed. Gasping, Satyabhama retraced a few steps. How could he?! What had she heard the previous night then? Behind the heavy curtains at the entrance to her father's chambers? She looked at Krishna. He looked more hurt than angry. He was shaking his head, trying wordlessly to communicate his innocence.

Making up her mind, Satyabhama wiped her tears ran towards the main exit and waited behind an elephant-shaped bush. Soon Krishna and his brother stormed out. Thinking fast, she threw a flower in his direction. Stopping in his tracks, Krishna gestured for the rest of their party to move ahead while he approached the elephant. For a moment she almost turned on her heels, but steadied her feet and steeled her heart. Pulling him close behind a pillar, she whispered, "I don't know if this will help, but my father is lying. Please don't make me speak against him, I cannot stoop any lower." Krishna was staring at her silently. Gulping, she continued, "Yesterday night my father gave the Syamantaka to my Uncle Prasena."

Krishna nodded seriously, "Where do I find him?"

"Go towards the Eastern forests. He likes to go hunting there. He must be there. And..." She dropped her head in shame.

Krishna smiled at her kindly as he whispered, "That's enough for me, Satyabhame. I promise to keep your honour. I will take care of this; you just wait for me."

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So, she waited. Krishna left for the forests with his friends and brothers. The official story was that they too were going hunting. Only she knew why they actually went into the Eastern forest. With bated breath, she lay awake the entire night, tossing and turning, pondering whether to confront her father or not. Surely, once Krishna tracked down Uncle Prasena, it'll all be good? However, after the cruel words that her father had spoken to Krishna, Satyabhama seriously doubted the possibility of her ever getting close to him. Surely he wouldn't want to do anything to do with her!

The next day, Krishna returned with the corpse of her Uncle Prasena. He had been mauled by a lion on his hunt. The gem remained lost. Either the lion had carried it off or someone had stolen it off the poor man's body. Satyabhama could barely hold in her emotions. She wasn't very close to her Uncle, but she could see this absolutely crushed her father. He was inconsolable. Krishna stood off to a corner of the salon as Satrajit screamed clutching his brother's body to his chest. Then he turned towards Krishna, "You! You killed him, didn't you? You found him in the forest and killed him, then passed on the blame to a voiceless animal!" Turning to his family he moaned, "You all see my Prasena, don't you? How can a mere animal cause so much damage to a skilled hunter? Haven't we all heard about Krishna's magic? That weapon he has, what do you call it? A chakra?! He must've killed my brother and hid my Syamantaka somewhere, and now he's come to offer his phoney condolences!"

Satyabhama felt her throat clench as her eyes met Krishna's. She felt a profound pain sear through her chest as she saw the look of pure dejection on Krishna's face. Looking around, she was horrified to see that even Krishna's own royal guards were eyeing him with suspicion. Looking back, she realized Krishna had understood the same. His expression had turned steely, as he spoke directly to her father, "I have not taken your gem, Srimanta. I am excusing this offence because I respect the grief that clouds your judgment. If this gem is so important to you, that you would attack my reputation so flippantly, then I will bring it back for you." With that, he turned and walked out of their house.

From her friends, Satyabhama learned that he had walked into the deep forest only with a select group of friends. She cursed herself when she learnt that he had refused to eat or drink anything at home till he found the gem and brought it back. What's more, he had had a huge fight with his brother, who also grew suspicious after the whole ordeal. After all, Krishna did have a reputation for thievery, even as a child, or so people said!

As the days turned into nights, Satyabhama found the urge to just go to either Krishna's brother or his wife and confess nearly irresistible. She stopped herself only with the thought that this would utterly destroy her father's reputation, and Prince Balarama would definitely murder him for maligning his little brother's reputation. Her nights were marred by spotty sleep and nightmares. Most nights, she just spent staring out into the night sky.

Every day, Satyabhama would go to the royal temple. She would spend many minutes just standing outside the main hall, staring at Princess Rukmini, Krishna's wife, and the fair Princess Revati, Balarama's wife, sitting before the Goddess's idol, both praying incessantly. Satyabhama, overcome by shame, would offer her prayers from outside the temple and return to pray in the privacy of her own room.

One day, one of the princess's attendants beckoned Satyabhama into the temple's prayer room. It was a small private chamber from where the queens and princesses preferred to attend the worship meetings during public festivals, away from the prying eyes of the citizens. Satyabhama had never been invited to this private room, though she always attended such festivals surrounded by bodyguards. She found Rukmini, wearing a flowing wine-red saree, adorning only the auspicious necklace and nose ring.

"I'm sorry-" Satyabhama started, but was stopped by Rukmini as she raised a hand to call for silence. After dismissing all her attendants, she spoke, "I see you return every day without offering your prayers inside the temple. Are you ashamed? Why, did you do this? Nevertheless, this is a public temple, you have as much a right to pray to the Mother Goddess as me." Satyabhama nodded silently.

Rukmini continued, "I have only one question for you. Did your father lie?"

Satyabhama lowered her head in shame, plucking at the hard ground with her fingernails. She was much taller than the princess but she suddenly felt so small before her. Slowly, she nodded her head up and down. Then, she looked up to meet the princess's eyes. She was surprised to see not reproach but sympathy in her eyes. Rukmini sighed, "It hurts the worst when your family lets you down, doesn't it? And you still just cannot give up on them, even though at some point you must, right?" Satyabhama was taken aback by her response. How did she know that Satyabhama was not also a part of her family's conspiracy? How did the princess say out loud the exact thing she herself was thinking?

Rukmini sniffled, "I won't make you come forward, but if you choose to do so, and in doing so lose your family, remember, I will always have a room for you in the palace." Smiling sadly, she left, leaving Satyabhama in deep thought.

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After eight days, all of Krishna's friends returned. Without him. Her heart trembling, Satyabhama watched as they relayed the news of losing him there. They had waited in front of a dark cave for eight days straight, where Krishna had insisted on leaving them behind. Finally, they had lost hope and returned. She watched as her father remained torn, as his paternal instincts clicked back and he pondered what a terrible fate he had sent a young boy to suffer. Clutching onto a minuscule sliver of hope, however, she waited.

After her conversation with Rukmini, she ensured to visit the temple every day, offering her, basically begging the Goddess to keep him safe. Today, she walked into the temple, to find Rukmini seated before the idol. She wasn't praying anymore, she sat there staring into the distance. Before her, was laid a sole diya, flickering happily. Satyabhama realized with some shock that the princess was wearing the same saree as the last day. Had she not even moved from her seat since then?

She sat down beside the princess, cautiously laying a hand on her shoulder. Rukmini jolted as if waking from a dream. "Why did you send him there?" She asked, tears streaking her face. Satyabhama found herself at a loss for words. Rukmini cleared her throat, as if just realizing who she talking to, "Sorry, didn't mean to accuse you. You lot might given up on him, but I know him! I've seen him in a fight! Well," She laughed, "Good luck to his enemies! I'm just worried, you know. He is so finicky, with his food and the bedding and room decor! I wonder how he must be managing wherever he is stuck! And..." she trailed off, laying a hand longingly on her belly.

Suddenly, it hit Satybhama. The princess was expecting! "Does he know?" She whispered. Rukmini shook her head, "I thought I'd tell him, once this Syamantaka nonsense blew over. But now, who knows when his highness will brighten our doorsteps! All I can do is pray, right?"

Satyabhama nodded. She was happy for Krishna and the princess, but could also not ignore a pang of jealousy. Surely, if he was already a father, he would not want to marry again? Even if he did, would the princess allow it? Surely, she would have some sway on his decisions now, as mother of his firstborn? Shaking off these thoughts, she whispered, "But, then, princess, shouldn't you be resting, in such a delicate condition?"

Rukmini smiled, "I know. I just made this vow to the Goddess, that this diya wouldn't be extinguished till Krishna brought back the gem successfully."

Satyabhama thought for a second. Then, she smiled. "You vowed, the diya must not be extinguished. Not that you have to sit here pouring oil into it day and night!" Clasping the princess's palms, she said, "Let me: it's the least I can do!"

Rukmini peered into her eyes, finally nodding weakly.

As the princess left, Satyabhama was left alone in the temple, surrounded only by her thoughts, as she poked occasionally at the wick of the diya. Then it hit her, she had really let Krishna just walk into whatever danger lay in wait for him, instead of coming forward and clearing his name. The princess might not blame her, but how could she forgive herself? Satyabhama found herself rapidly chanting all the prayers that she knew, some to the Goddess, some to the lamp. She would never even talk to Krishna again, she wouldn't be jealous even if he had a hundred more wives, she would retire to the forest if necessary, only if the Goddess returned him to his wife safe and sound. Satyabhama imagined Rukmini telling Krishna about their unborn child. She could almost feel the tears of joy that Krishna would shed at the news! Only if he would not dally this way, causing pain to all who loved him, and return at the earliest!

After twenty and one agonizing days, the drums at the gate of Dwarika sounded again.

"He has come!"

"He is victorious at last!"

Ripples of Jaya-dhhwani tore apart the grief in the sky of the city as laughter and happiness cascaded down the ether and down Satyabhama's cheeks. He had returned at last. Glorious, the Syamantaka bouncing off his chest, tied in a flowery garland, his new wife in his arms. Strangely opposed to her daydreams, Satyabhama did not feel even a hint of jealousy. Instead, she joined Rukmini, the crown princess, as they shed tears of overwhelming joy together and rushed in unison to witness this triumph of the man that they had both accepted as their Lord.

In a special parliament meeting, Krishna explained his delay and relayed the full account of his adventures. They had ventured into the Eastern forest to find Prasena. Instead, they had found his mangled, lifeless body. A lion had attacked him mid-hunt, killed him and ripped his right arm off along with a jewel clenched in it. A few miles further, they had found the carcass of a lion, and following strange foot-marks had found the entrance to the land of Jambavan, the king of the Bears. Krishna had left his companions at this gate and ventured in alone. Satyabhama sat close to her father, listening enraptured to this fascinating tale. Slightly amused, she noticed, Balarama had an arm around Krishna's waist. He still seemed pretty shaken from the ordeal. It seemed as though he did not want to let him go out of his sight again.

He continued his story. Inside the cave, he had been challenged to a duel by King Jambavan and after a furious battle of twenty-nine days, he had finally defeated the bear-king and returned with the gem and princess Jambavati. His friends had returned after only eight days, thinking him to be a lost cause. Satyabhama was mildly annoyed at this but decided to stay quiet so as to not draw any further attention to her already guilty father.

Right as the sabha broke up, her father took Satyabhama's hand and led her to Krishna and requested his attention. Krishna smiled back at them with not even the slightest hint of anger or gripe.

"Please my son, Krishna," said Satrajit, "Accept this gem. I do not deserve to be the owner of this. Not after all I put you through!"

Krishna shook his head, laughing shyly. "Please, Sir. You keep it. I have no interest in keeping it. I just asked to take it to safeguard it in the royal treasury. But I have understood now, nobody can take it from your home unless you yourself are willing."

Satrajit folded his hands, "Taunt me as much as you like. I deserve it but please let me do something! Yes! Accept my daughter's hand in marriage then?!" Satyabhama was stunned. She had all but given up on the idea by now. "Please, my child. I will not consider myself forgiven unless you accept her!"

Krishna turned to her with an incredulous expression as she felt herself go beet red. In shame, she hid her face in her palms. "You too, Satyabhama?!" He cooed, laughing a little. "Guess you truly are the better gem in your father's house! Mind coming to mine?" Blushing she vigorously nodded her head as her father enclosed her hands in his.

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The Tale of Nagnajiti: Krishna's Moon-Faced Bride

The Divine Princess of Kosala

Nagnajiti, also known as Satyā, was the cherished daughter of Nagnajit, the noble and pious King of Kosala. Blessed with unparalleled beauty and a serene, moon-like face, she was the jewel of her father’s heart. But her hand in marriage came with an extraordinary challenge—one that only a true hero could overcome. Nagnajiti was not alone in her royal lineage; she had sisters who were also known for their beauty and grace. According to the Padma Purana, her sisters were Sulakṣmaṇā and Suśīlā, who, like her, stood for self-choice marriage and chose Krishna as their husband. However, other texts, such as the Harivamsa Purana, mention her as Gandhari, adding to the variations in her story.

The Unconquerable Bulls

The king had set forth a daunting task for the suitors vying for his daughter’s hand. Seven sharp-horned and ferocious bulls, endowed with great strength and untamed fury, stood as the test of valor. Many mighty warriors and princes had tried and failed, their pride shattered before the beasts. Yet Nagnajiti, steadfast in her devotion, had already given her heart to one she had never met. She longed for Krishna, the Lord of Dwārakā, to come and claim her.

Krishna Arrives in Kosala

When Krishna, the Supreme Lord, arrived at the court of King Nagnajit, the princess’s heart soared with joy. She silently prayed, “If I have observed my vows with sincerity, may this sacred fire bless my wish. May He be my husband.” The mere sight of Krishna filled the court with divine radiance. The assembled kings and warriors watched in awe as He stepped forward to accept the challenge.

The Subjugation of the Bulls

Without hesitation, Krishna tightened His garments, expanded Himself into seven identical forms, and subdued the bulls with effortless grace. As if they were mere playful calves, He bound them together, displaying unparalleled strength and skill. The court erupted in astonishment, and King Nagnajit, overwhelmed with joy, declared Krishna victorious.

The Royal Wedding

With a heart full of gratitude and reverence, Nagnajit presented his daughter to Krishna. The divine union was sanctified in a grand Vedic ceremony, celebrated with immense splendor. As part of the gifts, the king bestowed upon Krishna ten thousand cows, three thousand exquisitely adorned maidservants, nine thousand elephants, and countless chariots and horses. The joyous occasion was unparalleled in grandeur.

The Battle Against Rival Kings

However, envious kings who had also sought Nagnajiti’s hand were furious at Krishna’s victory. As He departed with His bride, they ambushed Him on the way. But just as the bulls had been no match for Him, neither were these warriors. Krishna’s Yādava army, led by the mighty Balarāma, swiftly vanquished the opposition, ensuring a safe journey to Dwarka.

The Eternal Love of Neela Devi

Nagnajiti was none other than the incarnation of Neela Devi, one of the three divine consorts of Vishnu—Sridevi (Lakshmi), Bhoodevi (Earth), and Neeladevi (Pleasure). Legends speak of Neela’s deep longing for Krishna from a previous birth (as daughter of Agni) when she had performed great penance to unite with Him. The boon granted to her by Vishnu had now come to fruition in her incarnation as Nagnajiti.

Her Life in Dwārakā and Legacy

Residing in Krishna’s grand palace, Nagnajiti became one of His eight principal queens, alongside Rukmini, Satyabhama, and others. She bore Krishna two sons, Mitrabāhu and Sunītha, according to the Padma Purana, or Bhadrakara and Bhadravinda, as stated in the Harivamsa Purana. She remained a devoted and loving wife, ever immersed in the divine service of her beloved Lord. Shrimad Bhagwatam says The sons of Nāgnajitī were Vīra, Candra, Aśvasena, Citragu, Vegavān, Vṛṣa, Āma, Śaṅku, Vasu and the opulent Kunti

Contradictions in Texts and Interpretations

Various scriptures present differing accounts of her identity and origins. The Padma Purana names her as one of three princesses of Madra who chose Krishna in a svayamvara, while the Harivamsa Purana refers to her as Gandhari, daughter of the king of Gandhara. Some interpretations associate her with Nappinnai of Tamil tradition, A Cowherd girl (Gopi), the divine consort whom Krishna won by taming seven bulls, reinforcing her connection to Neela Devi. She was daughter of Nandgo

A Love Beyond Time

Nagnajiti’s tale is one of unwavering devotion, divine fulfillment, and celestial love. She was not merely a mortal princess but an eternal goddess who sought and found her divine consort across lifetimes. Her moon-like face and serene grace continue to shine in the legends of Krishna, illuminating the path of devotion for generations to come.

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How beautiful was Shrimati Radharani?

Srimati Radharani is the supreme transcendental woman (na rādhikā samā nārī - ‘’There is no woman like Radharani’’- Padma Purana 5.77.52). All women of this world, whether earthly or heavenly, who may proudly consider themselves beautiful by material standards, partake of their minuscule beauty from Srimati Radharani.

Actually, Lord Krishna, famously known as Madana-Mohana, is more beautiful than the goddess of fortune- Sri Lakshmi Devi. However, Radharani is so beautiful that She enchants even Krishna, who attracts the goddess of fortune. Thus, Sri Radha is also known as Madana-Mohana Mohini.

In the words of Srila Prabhupada

The beauty of the goddess of fortune is secondary in the presence of the Lord. In the words of Vaiṣṇava poets, it is said that the Lord’s beauty is so enchanting that it defeats hundreds of thousands of Cupids. He is therefore called Madana-Mohana. It is also described that the Lord sometimes becomes mad after the beauty of Rādhārāṇī. Poets describe that under those circumstances, although Lord Kṛṣṇa is Madana-Mohana, He becomes Madana-dāha, or enchanted by the beauty of Rādhārāṇī.

Actually, the Lord’s beauty is superexcellent, surpassing even the beauty of Lakṣmī in Vaikuṇṭha. The devotees of the Lord in the Vaikuṇṭha planets want to see the Lord as the most beautiful, but the devotees in Gokula or Kṛṣṇaloka want to see Rādhārāṇī as more beautiful than Kṛṣṇa.

-Purport to Srimad Bhagavatam 3.15.42

In his book Ujjvala-nīlamaṇi, Rūpa Gosvāmī explains the characteristics of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī. He points out that the body of Rādhārāṇī is in itself an actual evolution of transcendental pleasure. That body is decorated with flowers and fragrant aromas and is complete with transcendental love for Kṛṣṇa. That is the personification of His pleasure potency. That transcendental body takes a bath three times: first in the water of mercy, second in the water of youthful beauty, and third in the water of youthful lustre. After taking a bath three times in that way, Her body is covered with shining garments and decorated with Kṛṣṇa's personal beauty, which is compared to cosmetics.

Thus Her beauty constitutes the highest artistry. Her body is also decorated with the ornaments of spiritual ecstasy—trembling tears, petrification, perspiration, choking, cessation of all bodily functions due to transcendental pleasure, stumbling, high blood pressure and madness.

-Teachings of Lord Caitanya (Chapter 31)

In the words of the great devotee, Srila Raghunatha Dasa Goswami

ratim- gaurī-līle api tapati saundarya-kiraṇaiḥ śacī-lakṣmī-satyāḥ paribhavati saubhāgya-balanaiḥ

vaśī-kārais" candrāvalī-mukha-navīna-vraja-satīḥ kṣipaty ārād yā tam- hari-dayita-rādhām- bhaja manaḥ

O mind, please worship Lord Hari’s beloved Radha. With the splendour of Her beauty, She outshines even Rati, Gauri, and Lila. With the power of Her good fortune, She completely defeats Saci, Laksmi, and Satyabhama, and with Her ability to control Krsna, She completely eclipses Candravali and the other pious young girls of Vraja.- Manah Shiksha [10], Stavavali, Srila Raghunatha Dasa Goswami.

Vaishnava Acharyas describe that Srimati Radharani’s personal beauty is like the reddish powder known as kumkuma, Her affection for Her associates is like a sandalwood pulp, and the sweetness of Her smile is like camphor. All these, combined together, are smeared over Her body. The beauty of Srimati Radharani’s eyes forcibly devours the beauty of newly grown blue lotus flowers, and the beauty of Her face surpasses that of an entire forest of fully blossomed lotuses. Her bodily lustre seems to place even gold into a painful situation. Thus the wonderful, unprecedented beauty of Srimati Radharani eternally manifests in Vrindavana.

Let me conclude my answer with the following description from the book ‘’Nectar of Devotion’’

The beauty of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī is described as follows: "Her eyes defeat the attractive features of the eyes of the cakorī bird. When one sees the face of Rādhārāṇī, he immediately hates the beauty of the moon. Her bodily complexion defeats the beauty of gold. Thus, let us all look upon the transcendental beauty of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī.

-Nectar of Devotion (Chapter 44)

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No offense but you are wrong. Shri Rukmini fell in love with kanha long before she even met him just by hearing stories about him and same goes for kanha, as soon as he heard of her he fell in love with her to the point he couldn't even sleep due to being immersed in her thoughts as mentioned in Harivamsa and Bhagvatam. Not to mention just like Shri Radharani, Shri Rukmini also sacrificed her family relations for her love for kanha. Shri Rukmini stood by Kanha through everything, when Krishna established dwarka and made it prosperous, when Kanha led the Pandavas to Victory and even when Kanha saved 16000 women and married them to save their honour.

Even the Gopis who are embodiments of bhakti and love to Krishna performed a vrat to goddess katyayani so they could achieve him as their husband. Even they wanted kanha's love and affection but in no shape or form does that diminish their purity of love.

When Shri Rukmini's brother was killed in aniruddh's wedding by balaram she was in so much grief but still didn't complain to Krishna for the fear of losing him and thus by her silence she conquered his heart (as mentioned by Shri Krishna himself in Shrimad bhagvatam canto10)

In several places Shri Rukmini is directly mentioned as Sita in her previous life and if we don't question Shri sita's love for her Raghav then why do we question Shri Rukmini's love for her Shyam. Shri Rukmini is mentioned as Mahalaxmi and Mulprakriti to Krishna's Adipurush in several scriptures including gopal tapani upnishad, bhagvatam, Vishnu Puran, various other puranas and vaishnav agamas(Even Shri Radha is mentioned as Mulprakriti in devi bhagvatam)

Major and Oldest Vaishnav Sampradays like Shri Sampraday and madhav Sampraday worship Shri Rukmini and Shri Satyabhama as Kanha's Primary Consorts. Gopal Tapani Upanishad instructs us to worship Kanha in the forests of Mathura with Shri Rukmini along with Sri,bhu,nila(all forms of mahalakshmi) surrounded by all of his queens and gopis. Shri Rukmini is worshipped with kanha in three out of the four Char dham (Badrinath, dwarka and Jagannath). In most ancient south indian temples Kanha is accompanied with his darlings, Shri Rukmini and Shri Satyabhama just like he is accompanied with Shri Radha in Vrindavan. It is also stated that there were probably many Rukmini-Krishna temples in Mathura but were destroyed during muslim invasions and were never recovered. Shri Rukmini is also called Krishnatmika (Krishna's Soul) in Harivamsa, Mahabharat, bhagvatam and various puranas and vaishnav agamas, so whenever you worship Kanha you ultimately also worship Shri Rukmini as his soul. There are many works by great saints in her name like Rukminisha Vijay by Vadiraja thirta. She is also the base of creation as mentioned in gopal tapani upanishad.

People need to understand that others have their own bhavs for their isthdev/devi. Each and everyone of us is biased towards our beloved goddesses and tend to glorify them but this should not be done at the cost of demeaning others. Kanha would not be pleased if anyone of us so much so as questioned any of his beloved's love for him (he definitely would not tolerate this kind of comparison among his darlings and devotees by us). We should all remember as skanda Purana states "you are Shri Radha in Vrindavan and Shri Rukmini in Dwarka there is no difference between you". At the end of the day we have no right or even qualifications to compare Shri Rukmini's, Ashtabharya's, Shri Radha's (or any of the queen's and gopis) love for kanha simply because we can't even comprehend the amount of love they have for him. Love is not something that should be measured and love is certainly not something that should be compared and I am sure my darling Kanhaai would agree with me as each one of his Beloved queens, gopis and devotees share a unique bond of love with him.

I am sorry the post got so long but it really bothers me when someone questions Shri Rukmini's love for kanha after she stood by him through everything. I don't mean to call anyone out but we should refrain from making comparisons like this because it might hurt many devotee's feelings as a lot us consider Shri Rukmini our elder sister, most beloved sakhi and mother.

I just read ki "prem ka parichay agar shaadi hoti toh aaj Rukmini ki jagah Radha hoti".

Ek toh ab Rukmini Mata aur Radha Rani ka naam le liya hai toh gaali dungi nhi main iss post pe but itna ghamand aata kaha hai jhuthi baatein bolne mein?

Rukmini Mata and Radha Rani BOTH love Krishna. They were BOTH a form of Lakshmi Mata, who naturally loved Krishna, who was a form of Narayan. It's basic. THEY BOTH LOVED HIM.

It's horrible to see everyone just flaunt around Radha Krishna's love for their sad breakup sob stories and degrade Mata Rukmini to this unloved jealous woman whom Krishna married out of obligation. Fanfiction mein bhi nahi likhte aisa. Keep to your facts if you can't keep to your limits.

[bhagavanbhakthi]

Sri Krishna and Satyabhama Devi