Does Mahabharata mention Radha?
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Does Mahabharata mention Radha?
There is also mention of Radha in Bhagavata in Vishnu Purana,but not in Harivansha or the Mahabharata. There is no Krishna-temple without Radha in it. And in Vaishnava literature, Radha has even a greater significance than Sri Krishna himself.
Is Rukmini mentioned in Vedas?
While the Vedic religion was among the roots of future Hindu traditions, including that of Krishna and Radha, these figures did not exist in the Vedas. There is no person named Radha in the Mahabharata. Krishna’s official queen is Rukmini, who is named with other wives in the Mahabharata.
How did Rukmini born?
Born to King Bhishmaka of Vidarbha Kingdom, Rukmini is described to be beautiful, intelligent and virtuous. When her brother Rukmi tried to forcefully get her married to Shishupala, she asked Krishna to abduct her….
| Rukmini | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Incarnation of Lakshmi, Devi, Ashtabharya |
| Abode | Dvārakā, Pandharpur, Vaikuntha |
Who is the mother of Yashoda?
Padmavati
| Yashoda | |
|---|---|
| Parents | Giribhanu(father), Padmavati(mother) |
| Spouse | Nanda |
| Children | Krishna (foster-son) Balarama (foster-son) YogaMaya (daughter) |
Who is Rukmini Devi in the Mahabharata?
(Mahabharata Adi 67.156) Rukmini Devi, the Queen Consort of Krishna is the Swarupa-shakti (mulaprakriti), the essential potency of Krishna (krsnatmika) and she is the Queen / Mother of the Divine World (jagatkatri), Dwaraka/Vaikunthah. She was born at Haridwar and a royal princess from Vedic Aryan tribe.
What did the Vaidya say to Rukmini?
The vaidya said that he would need the water which had washed the feet of someone who loved or adored Krishna. Krishna would have to drink the water and only then he could be cured. Rukmini was taken aback. She did love the lord, but making him consume water which had washed her feet, would be a sin. After all, Krishna was her husband.
What is the difference between Radha and Rukmini’s love?
Love within an established relationship and love outside a relationship. Rukmini’s love is that of a wife, who seeks love in return for love. She is also constrained by society and its dos and don’ts. Radha’s love is not bound by a social contract and is thus boundless and free of expectations.
Did Krishna love Rukmini?
Whenever anyone talks about Krishna’s story they cannot help but talk about the greatest love story of all time, the story of Radha and Krishna. Rukmini was his chief wife and she was virtuous, beautiful and dutiful. But did Krishna love Rukmini? Whether he loved her or not we will come to that later but both Rukmini and Radha loved Krishna dearly.