[21] A popular short prayer for worshipping Vsudeva is Dwadashaakshar. 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. child. He was a cold hearted, merciless, and cruel man. 38. The night soon ended and the next day arrived. Cast: Gandhari. It looked alive and ready to devour the first person to set O best of kings! However, to create in her the feeling that he was there, by his Yogmaya power, he simply kept expanding Devakis womb. looking happy. he left Gokul with Nanda's daughter in his arms. Food is a key ingredient for Janmashtami: Krishna is thought to have favoured milk and curds, so meals are prepared from these ingredients. 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. [20], When Kamsa stormed into the chamber after the spell had worn out, he deduced that Devaki had given birth to a girl. He reached the dungeons in great 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. her in mourning for the unborn child. 41-42. thoughts. Let them be watched every minute of the day for the rest of their lives! Kansas demon soldiers surrounded Devaki and Vasudev and took them off to the deepest, most secure dungeon in Kansas palace. Lihatlah 12 sambutan unik Janmashtami di negeri-negeri India yang berbeza. Devaki, how can you, wretched creature? The Muni said to her :-- O Dear! He also spoke to them, explaining their long history of association with Him. If youre looking to share some interesting reading with your children, ask Krishna. Devaki fainted at the sight and Vasudev was mesmerized. were, as always, wide open. [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. Kansa came at once, angry yet afraid. know now that by giving Devakis hand to Vasudev, you have signed your own and kept them under constant watch. covered his face from the intensity of the light. There is no way she was expecting him to come! Aditi gave birth to the very powerful Indra, the king of the Devas. 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. 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. Silently, quietly, Vasudev entered the room. The Birth of Lord Krishna, 2. the Oracle doesnt come true. But Kansa did have one soft spot, and that was his fondness for his sister Devaki. 10. of Culture (2000). Devaki was pregnant with her eighth child. The entire gathering was thrown into fear and confusion. there. 11. immediately thought of killing Devaki for he thought, How can a child be house to see the baby boy and to offer gifts. 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. But it did not escape anyone's notice that the child was like no ordinary You will die at the hands of Devakis eighth son!, Kansa was furious, but there was nothing he could do. The guards were fast asleep, as well. 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. Kansa was frightened and confused. We materially bound souls have not yet attained divine bliss, and hence the longing of our soul is not yet satiated. 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. 29. The latter, furious at their actions, cursed them to be born on earth and be slain by Kamsa, who himself was a form of their father. She said, Therefore, whatever he does is for the welfare of the materially conditioned souls. The couple was held in a prison at the time. In this manner, he killed seven children born to Devaki. When I say that there had to be some higher reasoning behind their actions, the easiest explanation would be "fate". Devaki was good, kind and gentle, as unlike the cruel Kansa as possible. All rights reservedTerms of Use and Copyright StatementPrivacy Policy. The surprises would continue, as is always the case when dealing with the person who is the master of all mystic power, Yogeshvara. men and women, wherever he went. Share. Your destroyer has been born as foretold, and he is safe! The childhood of Lord Krishna has been glorified. Kansa doubled the guards on the prison, and waited anxiously for the birth of this child. Kamsa entered the All at once the river stopped raging, the waves grew still and the water level subsided. Krishna explained all of this and then gave instructions on what should be done next. He did it out of fear; a prophecy had come from the sky that Devakis eighth son would grow up to be his killer. O Blessed One! The Bhgavatam states: "When Shree Krishna manifested upon birth before Vasudev and Devaki, he was in his four-armed Vishnu form.". Mythology. Your evil uncle Kamsa. children live, was he? The evil-minded and wicked king Duryodhana, the destroyer of the fair fame of the Kurus, was born of a portion of Kali on earth. Krishna had an unusual birth place jail! 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. In his confusion, he freed Vasudev Kamsa snatched the baby girl from Devaki's lap, and hurled the child against Vysa said :-- Daksa Prajpati had two daughters, Diti and Aditi; these two, of high rank, were married to Kas'yapa; and they were his favourites. The all-Blissful God has no requirement to hang upside down in a mothers womb. Seeing her asleep, Indra, with thunderbolt in his hand, took subtle form and by the influence of his yogic power, entered carefully into her womb quickly and cut asunder the foetus in the womb into seven parts. doubt. "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. He entered his dark cell and laid the baby by Devaki's side. Vasudev placed Krishna in the cradle and took the baby girl gently with him back to Mathura. King of Heaven or King of Devine Abode or Swarga Loka 1. She rose above Kamsa's head as the eight-armed form of Goddess Durga. A new baby boy was born to their loved King While it was a joyful moment for the parents, the conditions outside were not exactly ideal for an escape. A myth from IndiaRetold by Rohini Chowdhury. A celestial voice, an aarr, prophesied that the eighth child of Devaki would become Kamsa's death, and deliver the land from his wickedness. They were necessary since life was so dreadful within that the peoples inclination was to escape. Kashyapa sought the help of the god Varuna for the offerings of milk and ghee. 50. He does not need to achieve further personal bliss by performing actions. Vasudeva and Devaki traveling in a carriage During the nuptials of Vasudeva and Devaki following the former's wedding with his bride's six older sisters, Vishnu picked a lock of hair from his mount Shesha as well as his own, proclaiming that they would take be born as Devaki's seventh and eighth children, respectively. poorly at night. Really! seemed to have split apart to pour wrathful rains. This devotion can either be toward the formless aspect of God or toward his personal form. I have come to serve you; order me now what I can do for you. It is these sentiments that purify the devotees mind. The bridge had been washed away, and no boat would be able to cross that furious flood. "O Glorious One! Kamsa He was called Balram, and brought up safely and in secret by Rohini among the villagers of Braj. This is evidenced by texts and archaeological evidence. It is brighter than the energy of Brahman, which is the sum collection of spirit. Kamsa confined Devaki and her husband King Vasudev in the palace dungeons The father would be taken away by the current, and both their lives would be in danger. And my cruel brother will kill this one too. Devaki gave birth to six sons, one after another. This covetousness is a powerful enemy; it is always unholy and odious. The same Ananta serves as the serpent-bed for Narayana in Vaikuntha, the spiritual world. Tamil. You will rot in prison forever, he roared at Devaki and Vasudev. Throw them into prison, he thundered, pointing at Devaki and Vasudev. Categories: crossing the yamuna, the five, Tags: articles, god, hare krishna, hinduism, poem, poems, poetry, religion. 12. Devaki was terrified. My eighth child will be born in a day, she wailed. Vasudev stepped into the angry waters, the baby held high above his head. 46-47. Priamo od Uttar Pradesh po Kerala, Gujarat po Andhra, vroie narodenia Pna Krinu sa oslavuje s vekm nadenm takmer v kadej asti krajiny. He felt grieved to separate the newborn child from his mother but he Vasudeva secretly carried Baby Krishna out of the prison cell to Gokul (in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh), where he grew up with foster parents and was the darling of the village. 21. 5,000 years ago, Mathura was under the rule of a tyrannical king named [1][2] She is one of the seven daughters of Devapa or Devaka, a king of the Yadu dynasty, and has four brothers. Parenting.Firstcry.com accepts no liability for any errors, omissions or misrepresentations. U/A 13+. The middle of the night, escaping from a prison with a talking baby, the difficulties did not end there. [13] In some versions of the Bhagavata Purana, Vasudeva also married Sutanu, the princess of Kasi, and they had a son named Paundraka.[14]. Forced to live in fear and trepidation. When the boy reaches the top of the pyramid, he smashes the pot with a stick, and the buttermilk spills. Hearing this, Kamsa imprisoned Devaki and Vasudeva soon after their marriage and killed seven of . O Brhmana! Krishna and Putana, and more.. "Vsudeva" is a vddhi, a derivative of the short form "Vasudeva", a linguistic pragmatic in Sanskrit signifying "of, belonging to, descended from". Should you have any concerns about your health, or of that of your baby or child, please consult with The deity requested Brahma for his intervention. The baby was as dark as the clouds that covered the sky that night. Everything accounted for, but the directions from Krishna were to travel to Gokula, which was a nearby town. The sons of Vasudeva were related to Bhagavatism that was largely formed by the 1st-millennium BCE where Vsudeva (Krishna, the son of Vasudeva) was worshiped as supreme ultimate reality. But even in his anger Kansa recognised the voice of destiny, and he was afraid. and Devaki from prison. Ugrasena was a nice ruler, and Kamsa was just the opposite. nephew. The walls forced them to remain inside and suffer. He was therefore called Krishna, which means dark or black. And one day, he will come in search of you and kill realized that it meant no harm when he saw the serpent positioning its hood Yashoda and Nanda were Krishnas foster parents. Great explanation Lola! The wedding was a real grand ceremonial affair, after all the rituals had finished. I want to shampoo your feet. Verily those are blessed. Holy mantras are also chanted to venerate him. The moment of truth was upon them. Shakuni Plots Against . immersed in the river, the flow became normal and Yamuna made way for the her baby girl beside her was awake, staring at the door. knew that there was no other way he could save his son. light. She appealed to 31. When the good natured Diti awoke, she came to know that Indra has treacherously cut the foetus in her womb and became very sorry and angry. He is now well and Then, without looking back, Locked by Kamsa in cell. This was the snake that Lord Vishnu reclined on in the heavens. Devaki spent most of the day felt humiliated by the turn of events. Copyright Rohini Chowdhury 2002. forgot the Oracle's warning about his slayer being a boy. Thus, Vasudev proceed nonetheless. Dari Uttar Pradesh ke Kerala, Gujarat ke Andhra, ulang tahun kelahiran Lord Krishna disambut dengan penuh semangat di hampir setiap bahagian negara. Once upon a time there lived a king named Ugrasena, he had a son named Kansa who was the crowned prince of Mathura. 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. And with his brother Balaram, he later went [23] Vasudeva 's wife, Rohini, gave birth to Balarama, and Krishna himself was placed by Vasudeva into the hands of Nanda. Amazingly, he could see. 4. 7. Lord Vishnu told them that he will take birth as their eighth child. should not be construed as a substitute for advice from a medical professional or health care provider. He could try carrying the baby with him and wade through the water, but the risk is too great. Devaki (Sanskrit: , IAST: Devak) is a character in Hindu literature, most noted for being the mother of the god Krishna. [17][19] Srinivasan suggests a later date for the composition of the Mahanarayana Upanishad, one after about 300 BCE and probably in the centuries around the start of the common era.[20]. Mathura. 9. This is your eighth child, roared Kansa. 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. him the news. 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. The marriage of Devaki and Vasudev shall be blessed, for of this union shall be born eight sons, said the voice. 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. O High minded One! nothing by killing me. She was the mother of Shri Krishna. Please note, comments must be approved before they are published. 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. [15][16], Devaki's six dead sons were named Krttimat, Sushena, Udayin, Bhadrasena, Rijudasa, and Bhadradeha. Thus I have narrated to you the cause of the previous curse. As he approached the gate with the child in his arms, the prison were smiling from ear to ear. O Dear! To avoid persecution during the Goa Inquisition they were taken to Mayem in Bicholim and from there shifted to the present location at Mashel. The newborn is especially vulnerable to extreme weather, and contact with the rain would be dangerous for the health. Men, women and children slept safe and dry inside their homes. Hearing this, Kamsa froze with fear. Vasudev reached the bank of the river Yamuna. Surprises now many to await, Vasudev then narrated what happened on that night to his wife. So A Bitter Past Haunts Kunti. Sesh Naag Takes Birth as a Human. Sarana had many sons like Satyadhriti and Marsti, and Shatha had a son called Sarthi. He was scared out of his wits at first, but soon Watch. In the palace dungeons, Vasudev was trying his best to console his wife, but Having felt much distress at not seeing him for so long, they held him in a tight embrace. But this Janmashtami, tell your kids the sweetest Krishna fable the story of his two moms. The winds howled angrily and skies cell where his sister and her husband lived for the past nine years. My heart is being pierced wholly by an iron spoke when I see the womb of Diti; kill it by any means you can! the water behind him. On hearing this Kansa burst into a rage. We endeavor to know Narayana, we meditate on Vsudeva and Vishnu bestows wisdom on us. However, to create in her the feeling that he was there, by his power, he simply kept expanding Devaki's womb. Every time Devaki gave birth to a child You have successfully joined our subscriber list. happened that as soon as Kamsa took the reins of the wedding chariot, a To Vasudevs astonishment the river parted giving him a safe route through. If viewed as an independent country, you could say that a prison has strong borders. ? O chaste one to your husband! There are tons of other explanations out there that may succeed in convincing different types of people. and that was a great thing to see, since the people of 34. born when the mother is dead? So he drew out his sword and raised it to 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. 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. 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 even if you could, you would have gained How can she harm you? The seventh child was Lord Balarama The idol of Devaki is in standing posture holding baby Krishna with her left hand. But then he became angry. He requested Devaki to hand over the baby but she refused, he snatched the child from Devaki. sons forehead. The hand of God is responsible for the supposed miracles. Your curse won't be fruitless; in the 28th Manvantara, at the end of the Dvpara Yuga, your curse will bear fruit. 30. converged into a sphere and the same voice of the Oracle that scared Kamsa, I shall personally Hindus celebrate Janmashtamiworldwide by fasting, singing, praying together, preparing and sharing special food, night vigils and visiting Krishna and Vishnu temples. in tears. How was the loving father going to protect his son? 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. 24. Watch. Kamsa to guide them. Irrespective of whether shes the biological mother or not, women can love selflessly and completely. She was very distraught; how could her brother be so cold and heartless to kill his new born nephew. 55. Then you will live in my palace as prisoners, he Lord Vishnu then disappeared. Your sons would all become very powerful and would be called Maruts. Nine years passed before Devaki got pregnant for the eighth time. Those who understand the divine nature of My birth and activities, O Arjun, upon leaving the body, do not have to take birth again, but come to My eternal abode. All that remained was a laugh and a sweet voice which said, Kansa, you cannot kill me! Vasudev promised they would hand over every child that was born to them. Devaki was pregnant for the seventh time. Watchlist. Kansa immediately went to the prison. Mathura did not smile often. The guards suddenly awoke from their And why have you committed an offence in not returning the cows to Him? and always had a smile for everyone. The cowherd tribes of Gokul However, some Hindus choose to fast all day and night for the first day of Krishna Janmashtami, breaking the fast at midnight. Pozrite sa na 12 jedinench oslv Janmashtami v rznych ttoch Indie. 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. But that, as people say is another story. Well, I have two theoriesdon't know which one is correct but others are free to correct. 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. Vasudev turned to Devaki, the doors of the prison swung open, and he saw all the soldiers in a deep sleep. But they can also be disciplinarians if needed. Vasudevs chains fell away from his ankles. Lord Vishnu then disappeared. SB 10.1.56 Each year thereafter, in due course of time, Devak, the mother of God and all the demigods, gave birth to a child. Share. When Vasudeva handed Krishna over to them, he took with him Yashodas just-born child instead. back to Mathura and killed Kamsa. Every time Devaki gave birth to a child in the dungeons, Kamsa destroyed the child. [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. Suddenly there was pin drop silence. These Lord Krishna Stories are kid's favorite! Vasudeva embraced Nanda Mahrja with great joy. He ordered the wedding procession to return to Mathura. This baby girl, who was the incarnation of Yogmaya, flew out of Kansas hands when he tried to destroy her! To his amazement, Vasudev saw a huge black snake raising its head from 2010-2023 Parenting.FirstCry.com. The palace guards trembled at his enraged face. Claannnk!!! Sesh Naag Takes Birth as a Human. 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. Diti, of beautiful dark blue eyes, entreated to her husband and said, "Give me a son, O giver of due respects to every body! 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. Vasudev, by this time, had some idea that his child is really someone His wife Queen Yashoda has just given birth to a 8. According to legend, Mother Earth was once very upset about the increasing sin on Earth. O King! That evil minded Indra bowed down at the foot of Diti with humility and addressed her with words, sweet but full of poison. now spoke to Vasudev: There, in the womb of Diti, is your powerful enemy. Cruel, "unnatural", and downright sinful as her actions appeared to be by human standards, she is still worshipped today as the goddess who washes away the worst of sins. Share. She was, however, no ordinary child. 18. above all this, Kamsa locked his horns time Similarly, if we wish to engage in devotion toward Lord Krishna, we must learn to harbor divine sentiments toward his leelas. he roared at the now-awake Devaki. She was a partial incarnation of Aditi, the mother of the Devas. What is the wonderful influence of covetousness! Kansa seemed invincible. Krishnas advent is at midnight. The end of the life. Very soon after, Devaki began expecting her eighth child, the one, it had been said, who would kill Kansa. the child who was said to be his slayer. As textual evidence, the Mahanarayana Upanishad records the verse: , nryya vidmah vsudvya dhmahi tann viu pracdayt. Without a word, he new father picked up his son to follow the Oracles As the light subsided, Just after the wedding, when Kamsa himself was driving the newlywed couple in his chariot, an astral voice made a prophecy. like an umbrella to save the new born baby from rain. troubled the peace-loving citizens of Mathura. Kansa was not ready to hear any of their pleas. [7] "Vasudeva" as an object of worship in Hinduism usually refers to the son Vsudeva (Krishna), rather than his father Vasudeva. she can. Kansa took the babys life. Lord Krishna the beloved cheeky god also known as the butter thief, but why do we celebrate Janmashtami, and how was Lord Krishna born? An Authoritative Guide to Students Loans, Grants and Scholarships, Download IIT KGP 2022 Calendar on The Myth of Aryan Invasion. He laid his baby son down beside Yashodha and picked up her baby daughter. Nearly Then a miracle happened. 14. happily. v. 115, pages 706-720; Last edited on 22 February 2023, at 19:33, Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh. In the previous century leading communist nations built such walls. His skin had a dark - blue color as is seen in a cloud filled with He explained it is not justified for him to kill his own sister on her wedding day. 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. situation was under his control. This full-sized form could definitely not have resided in Devaki's womb. Krishna worked His magic through the internal energy known as yogamaya. 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.. As soon as the child felt the hard floor on her back, she opened her mouth Watch. Start your day with a nugget of timeless inspiring wisdom from the Holy Bhagavad Gita delivered straight to your email! It was a dark and stormy night. For example, people purify their minds by worshipping stone deities because they harbor the divine sentiments that God resides in these deities.