Rohini is described as the daughter of king Bahlika. She is married to the Yadava prince Vasudeva. Vasudeva also married Devaki, the princess of Mathura. The couple was imprisoned by Devaki’s brother Kansa, soon after their marriage as a divine prophesy predicted Kansa’s death by Devaki’s eighth son.
Who was 7th son of Devaki?
Soon Rohini gave birth to the baby, Devaki’s seventh son. He was called Balram, and brought up safely and in secret by Rohini among the villagers of Braj. Meanwhile, Devaki and Vasudev told Kansa that their seventh child had been born dead.
Who was Devaki and Vasudeva?
| Devaki | |
|---|---|
| Parents | Devaka (father) |
| Spouse | Vasudeva |
| Children | Balarama Krishna |
Who gave Subhadra birth?
Subhadra is one of the three deities worshipped at the Jagannath temple at Puri, along with Krishna (as Jagannatha) and Balarama (or Balabhadra)….
| Subhadra | |
|---|---|
| Texts | Mahabharata, Bhagavata Purana |
| Personal information | |
| Parents | Vasudev (father) Rohini (mother) |
| Siblings | Balarama (brother) Krishna (brother) Jagannath (brother) |
Is Devaki a kaikeyi?
Note: It is a common misconception that Kaikeyi was Devaki, and Kaushalya was Yashoda. This is clearly mentioned otherwise in Rig Veda (about Vishnu and Mother Aditi). Reference can also be found in ‘Devi Bhagvatam’.
Was Devaki real sister of Kans?
Kamsa (Sanskrit: कंस, IAST: Kaṁsa) or Kansa was the tyrant ruler of the Vrishni kingdom with its capital at Mathura. He was the cousin of Devaki, the mother of the god Krishna; Krishna ultimately fulfilled a prophecy by slaying Kamsa. Kamsa was born to King Ugrasena and Queen Padmavati.
Is Balram son of Yashoda?
Balarama grew up with his younger brother Krishna with foster parents, in the household of the head of cowherds Nanda and his wife Yashoda.
