27-28. v. 115, pages 706-720; Last edited on 22 February 2023, at 19:33, Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh. I will find your eighth child and kill him, no matter what it takes!. 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. he left Gokul with Nanda's daughter in his arms. The river rose higher and higher, the waves grew ever more furious, and Vasudev feared for his life. Vasudev begged Kansa, not to kill Devaki. [21] A popular short prayer for worshipping Vsudeva is Dwadashaakshar. The palace guards trembled at his enraged face. "Vsudeva" is a vddhi, a derivative of the short form "Vasudeva", a linguistic pragmatic in Sanskrit signifying "of, belonging to, descended from". Once upon a time there lived a king named Ugrasena, he had a son named Kansa who was the crowned prince of Mathura. water during the monsoon season. The devotional service was not an accident. 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. "Shatha, aha, Satha, Saha, ah: 19 definitions", "Sharana, Srana, Sarana, Saraa, Sra, araa, Sraa, Sara: 25 definitions", "The story of the previous birth of Shishupala and the sons of Vasudeva [Chapter XV]", " (Mahanarayana Upanishad)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Vasudeva&oldid=1140983598, This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 19:33. The Muni said to her :-- O Dear! 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. Sudarshan chakra given by Parasurama to Krishna. So dark it is tonight, "O Glorious One! Yashoda mother of Lord Krishna has become eternal for sheltering her foster son in a way only a mothers love can. 32. The annual celebration of Janmashtami reaches the crescendo of jubilation and excitement as the clock strikes twelve at night. To avoid persecution during the Goa Inquisition they were taken to Mayem in Bicholim and from there shifted to the present location at Mashel. 3. Carefully he held Krishna in a basket on his head. Holy mantras are also chanted to venerate him. There are also theories of divine intervention; some of the regional sources for the Mahabharat airing on Sun TV actually have Vasudev and Devaki making the decision not to have any children once they are imprisoned by Kans. "Where's my slayer?" "Ah my son!" But that, as people say is another story. For your slayer is already born! He was born to Devaki and her husband Vasudeva who were ironically sent to jail by Devaki's own brother, the evil prince Kansa. After completing the sacrifice, Kashyapa delayed in returning the cow back to the deity. "While Vasudeva was carrying his son Krishna in the falling rain, Lord Shesha in the shape of a serpent spread His hood over the head of Vasudeva so that he would not be hampered by the rainfall. Curse on Vasudev - Devki (Devi Bhagavatam) - how Vasudev and Devki were cursed alongwith Rohini. Suddenly there was pin drop silence. Be peaceful; I advise you to take a vow, practise a rite, and when the period of your practice will be over, you will get a son like Indra. It seemed that the whole world understood Devakis mind and joined I will hence count greed as more powerful than even Fate, the Ruler of all destinies. Our mind gets cleansed by engaging it in devotional remembrance of God. Or to put it as every mytho does ad nauseum, "vidhi ka vidhaan". They would be companions and friends to Indra. evil uncle Kamsa. The middle of the night, escaping from a prison with a talking baby, the difficulties did not end there. "son of Vasudeva"), Balarama, and Subhadra. The eighth son born to Vasudev and Devaki will kill you! The father would be taken away by the current, and both their lives would be in danger. He loved his life more than anything The sons of Vasudeva were related to Bhagavatism that was largely formed by the 1st-millennium BCE where Vsudeva (Krishna, the son of Vasudeva) was worshiped as supreme ultimate reality. The Story Of Lord Krishna's Birth & His Two Moms. 33. 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. But they can also be disciplinarians if needed. Angered, Kamsa rose to kill Devaki, but was stopped by Vasudeva, who promised to give each child to Kamsa, whom he would subsequently kill. Since the time I have looked, on my co-wife Diti, of beautiful eyes and proud, this is the one and only thought that troubles the peace in the innermost of my hearts. 34. Harish Bhimani . the empty space next to Yashoda. He did it out of fear; a prophecy had come from the sky that Devaki's eighth son would grow up to be his killer. This was to meet the interests of the parents and also the demigods, who had been eagerly anticipating Narayanas arrival in the world of birth and death. were, as always, wide open. The eighth son born to Devaki will kill you. And from the river rose a huge serpent. an end. Disclaimer: All Logos and Pictures of various Channels, Shows, Artistes, Media Houses, Companies, Brands etc. The idol of Devaki is in standing posture holding baby Krishna with her left hand. of Culture (2000). [1][2] She is one of the seven daughters of Devapa or Devaka, a king of the Yadu dynasty, and has four brothers. Without a word, he new father picked up his son to follow the Oracles Nandas wife Yashoda had just given birth to a baby girl. The Goddess looked in contempt and pity at the bewildered Kamsa. Sesh Naag Takes Birth as a Human. For me, none of the above do the trick. Sarana had many sons like Satyadhriti and Marsti, and Shatha had a son called Sarthi. [17] Feuerstein places the relative composition chronology of Mahanarayana to be about that of Mundaka and Prashna Upanishads. other than Sheshnag, the Snake-God, who is known to be the roofing canopy of Ugrasena; having imprisoned him kamsa declared himself to be the King of His eyes twinkled merrily. interactive elements on the site, any assistance, or response you receive is provided by the author Devaki at midnight in the prison. King Vasudev of the Yadus. We endeavor to know Narayana, we meditate on Vsudeva and Vishnu bestows wisdom on us. Vasudev walked through the pouring rain, holding his newborn baby close to his chest, safe from the wind and the wet, trusting in the divine voice. Signup to receive daily blog posts by email! That was a famous incident from Rama-lila, which is the Divine play of the same Narayana. He also spoke to them, explaining their long history of association with Him. He is now well and The walls and gates function in a reverse way; they keep people in. He turned a deaf ear to all the heart- rending 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. The surprises would continue, as is always the case when dealing with the person who is the master of all mystic power, Yogeshvara. Devaki and Vasudev's WorryS1 E35 Dec 2018. Another surprise in store. Such beings cannot be placed in today's human forms. Varuna lent the sage a divine cow that would provide him the required offerings. Sri Krishna was born in 8th dark night of Shravan month, BCE 3228. Ultimately, it was Abhimanyu's son Parikshit who ascended the Kuru throne after Yudhishthira. When Shree Krishna manifested upon birth before Vasudev and Devaki, he was in his four-armed Vishnu form. This full-sized form could definitely not have resided in Devakis womb. 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. Thanks A2A. He Nine years passed before Devaki got pregnant for the eighth time. [8][9], Vasudeva married Devaki, and also had other wives such as Pauravi (daughter of Bahlika), Rohini, Bhadra, Madira and Vrikadevi. Many years passed. Your destroyer has been born as foretold, and he is safe! Vasudev entered his prison, and laid the baby girl beside Devaki. you! thoughts. [21], Devaki, upon hearing how Krishna restored his Guru Sandipani's son, wished to see her own children. Devaki Mata. All rights reserved. Meanwhile, Devaki and Vasudev told Kansa that their seventh child had been born dead. The Jai Jais have released The 10 Avatars of Vishnu. The prison doors opened, but how was Vasudeva going to discern the path to travel? Take this child across the River Yamuna to the Gokul kingdom, ruled by [22][23] She nursed them with her milk and they attained heaven. now spoke to Vasudev: Torture, pain and hell, For people to engage in devotion to Shree Krishna, they must develop divine feelings toward his names, form, virtues, pastimes, abode, and associates. It was a dark and stormy night. It is said that Krishna was the great god Vishnu himself in human form, born to rid this world of Kansa. Vysa said :-- On hearing his mother, Indra, the King of the Immortals, thought over all the means and went then to his step-mother Diti. Lord Vishnu then disappeared. In the childhood days of Lord Krishna, he became famous as Makhan Chor (butter thief) and an expert with the flute. Then you will live in my palace as prisoners, he And with his brother Balaram, he later went [18][19], When Devaki delivered Krishna, he revealed his divine form to his parents, and ordered Vasudeva to take him to Gokulam, placing all the prison guards under a spell of slumber, so that Kamsa would not realise that his prophesied killer had been born. To his amazement, Vasudev saw a huge black snake raising its head from cell where his sister and her husband lived for the past nine years. everyone. he roared at the now-awake Devaki. 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. 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. How can she harm you, brother? asked Vasudev. But let the demon Kansa beware: Devakis eighth son will be his end.. Still, just like they bore such devastating losses before, they once again put themselves through trauma to ensure that God's will was obeyed and the world got its savior. 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. Hear, now, the cause of the incarnations of Vasudeva (Krisna's father), Devki and Rohini in detail. [1] According to the Harivamsa, these were the reincarnations of the sons of the asura Kalanemi. But he had to Devaki was married to Yaduvanshi Vasudev (who is indicated as Sage Kashyap in his previous life). Vasudev did not delay any further and proceeded in waist-deep water with Kamsa in particular had many sad disappointments destined for him, with the final blow dealt by Krishnas fist. The same Ananta serves as the serpent-bed for Narayana in Vaikuntha, the spiritual world. How cold they, with such an awful king like Such devotion requires divine sentiments toward the personality of God. His wife Queen Yashoda has just given birth to a Nanda named But putting away all his fears, he rushed to the palace dungeons to execute Saying so, she disappeared, leaving behind a terror-stricken Kamsa. much difficulty. and so, she thought that her eighth child was a daughter. remained suspended in the air to the utter amazement of everyone present 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]. Even now think out how you can kill your enemy. Why was it that Diti so cruelly cursed his sister Aditi, the mother of Indra? Vasudev headed towards Gokul. But the newborn baby laughed, and put its tiny foot out of its swaddling sheets and touched the waves. Incase of any issue please contact the webmaster. Vasudeva Shri Krishna :- Vasudeva [Shri Krishna] endued with the great valour, was among men a portion of him called Narayana--the god of gods--et. It was Vishnu then, who put the prison guards to sleep in Mathura, and stilled the waters of the Yamuna for Vasudev. Categories: crossing the yamuna, the five, Tags: articles, god, hare krishna, hinduism, poem, poems, poetry, religion. O mother! us!. Priamo od Uttar Pradesh po Kerala, Gujarat po Andhra, vroie narodenia Pna Krinu sa oslavuje s vekm nadenm takmer v kadej asti krajiny. O S'atakratu! O mother! The newborn is especially vulnerable to extreme weather, and contact with the rain would be dangerous for the health. He felt grieved to separate the newborn child from his mother but he Having felt much distress at not seeing him for so long, they held him in a tight embrace. I am not sure if Vasudev and Devaki had the privacy for natural procreation, since the jail was guarded 24/7. Suddenly Lord Vishnu appeared to Vasudev and Devaki, and told them that their prayers had been fulfilled to save the baby. use of this site indicates your agreement to be bound by the Terms of Use. 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. Samay. 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. Kansa immediately went to the prison. Save this child, he prayed. Devaki was good, kind and gentle, as unlike the cruel Kansa as possible. Devaki had regained her consciousness only after Vasudev switched the babies 5,000 years ago, Mathura was under the rule of a tyrannical king named know now that by giving Devakis hand to Vasudev, you have signed your own O Janamejaya! Devaki and Vasudev Are Imprisoned. Understand this verse in the light of the previous one. her baby girl beside her was awake, staring at the door. Both of the Oracle doesnt come true. Devaki's eighth son was born at midnight on a dark and stormy night in the month of Sravan. The eighth child, the eighth child has been born! cried the guards. A myth from IndiaRetold by Rohini Chowdhury. Kansa killed each child within minutes of its birth. She was very distraught; how could her brother be so cold and heartless to kill his new born nephew. Keerthi, Vrishabhanu's wife, gives birth to Radha. . Mathura. Vasudeva was born to the Yadava king Shurasena in the Surasena kingdom. It was past midnight and the people of Gokul were fast asleep. Nand led him unquestioningly to his newborn child. The realized that it meant no harm when he saw the serpent positioning its hood She addressed him, Oh wicked Kansa, you have just shown your evil nature by trying to harm and innocent baby, but your destroyer was born to Devaki at midnight and is now safe in Gokul. The fair complexioned Diti, thus consoled by her husband, became glad and did not utter any more unpleasant words. "Goodbye, my son," he whispered. You are the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Supersoul of all living entities and the Absolute Truth. O best of kings! As described in this chapter, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Ka, Hari in His original form, appeared as Viu so that His father and mother could understand that their son was the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Bhagavan appeared as Shri Rama in that instance, as the son of King Dasharatha of Ayodhya. alone. Song, dance and drama are essential to the lively and colourful celebrations. how can you, wretched creature? He sincerely requested Kansa to trust him. Once, the sage is said to have performed a yajna (a ritual sacrifice) in his hermitage. Vasudev, by this time, had some idea that his child is really someone Saying thus, he touched her feet and began to shampoo her legs. 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. Six children thus perished. U/A 13+. In his confusion, he freed Vasudev doubt. river seemed to be boiling white and seething with anger, due to fierce 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. It is the universal truth that Devaki and Vasudev are the biological parents of Lord Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu born at the end of Dwaparyuga.But history fondly recalls Nanadababa and Yashoda Maiya as is parents.. That is NOT what I'm going with though, when I'm confused about something I hate hearing that it happened because it had to happen, so I'm sure you would too ;). Exchange your son for this girl child and return to the prison The all-Blissful God has no requirement to hang upside down in a mothers womb. It is said that in the spiritual realm there is no need of external lighting, because of this effulgence. Dari Uttar Pradesh ke Kerala, Gujarat ke Andhra, ulang tahun kelahiran Lord Krishna disambut dengan penuh semangat di hampir setiap bahagian negara. After that Kansa killed the next five babies born. This devotion can either be toward the formless aspect of God or toward his personal form. The visible image of the last moments within that lifetime. Beware the sister you love so much will give birth to son who will destroy you. For his theft of a cow, Brahma cursed Kashyapa to be born on earth as a cowherd. [20], When Kamsa stormed into the chamber after the spell had worn out, he deduced that Devaki had given birth to a girl. Vysa said :-- O king; The incarnation of Hari and the incarnation of the Amsa Avatras of all the other Devas are accountable to many causes. 20. Hence, worship the deity with loving sentiments.. light. Vasudevs chains fell away from his ankles. What happened to the 7th child of Devaki? 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. This verse asserts that Narayana, Vsudeva (Krishna), and Vishnu are synonymous. people under his reign didn't fear for intruders or thieves in the night. O chaste one to your husband! The light Soon, Devaki was married to King Vasudev. In this verse, Shree Krishna has emphasized the need for divine sentiments toward his pastimes, for enhancing our devotion. Thus I have narrated to you the cause of the previous curse. him the news. Watchlist. They had performed intense austerities to worship the creator deity Brahma, unbeknownst to their own grandfather, Hiranyakashipu. [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. 50. Forced to live in fear and trepidation. He flung open the prison doors and snatched the baby from Devakis arms. The night Krishna was born, the couple were prepared in advance. These Lord Krishna Stories are kid's favorite! above all this, Kamsa locked his horns time the child Krishna. Vasudev was followed by Vasuki the snake, protecting them on their journey. He did it out of fear; a prophecy had come from the sky that Devakis eighth son would grow up to be his killer. Parenting.Firstcry.com accepts no liability for any errors, omissions or misrepresentations. He was content at the thought that the Very soon after, Devaki began expecting her eighth child, the one, it had been said, who would kill Kansa. We materially bound souls have not yet attained divine bliss, and hence the longing of our soul is not yet satiated. Vasudev and Devaki waited in fear for Kansa to appear, but suddenly all was silent. Star Vijay. Then, when Krishna was born, God's will was revealed through direct instructions. Vasudev scooped Yashoda's baby girl in his other arm and placed his son in Should you have any concerns about your health, or of that of your baby or child, please consult with Yet he had to obey the divine voice. My heart is being pierced wholly by an iron spoke when I see the womb of Diti; kill it by any means you can! Renuka Israni. house to see the baby boy and to offer gifts. In this manner, he killed seven children born to Devaki. His seventh child was also a son, this son was actually an incarnation of Lord Sheshnag. 41-42. It was the eight day in the month of Sharvan, a terrible storm erupted in Mathura. [10][11][12], Devaki and Vasudeva were imprisoned by Kamsa due to the paranoia that had taken root in the tyrant's mind. Throw them into prison, he thundered, pointing at Devaki and Vasudev. Silently he marvelled at the wonders he had seen, but hurried on to find the house of Nand, chief of the cowherds of Gokul. But in the end, not entirely believing his eyes, Vasudev Similarly, if we wish to engage in devotion toward Lord Krishna, we must learn to harbor divine sentiments toward his leelas. His angel of death. 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. : | || 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. Kansa, despite his evil ways, held Vasudev in great respect. The information on this website is of a general nature and available for educational purposes only and The prison doors shut on their own, Vasudevs chains fastened themselves around his ankles, and the prison guards woke up, stretching and yawning, and amazed that they had fallen so sound asleep.