My marriage with Shishupala has been fixed for tomorrow. These four together became famous as Sankadi. Hee invited many kings and princes. Krishna remained quit. Shishupal let Bhima take over his kingdom and gave Bhima loads of tribute. Why should noble Kshatriyas like us devote our prayers to a cowherd who has no noble family, is dark skinned and is a virtueless person”, Krishna stood up and addressed the gathering saying " Listen all. But later on , Pradyumna would kill Shambarasura. I would have done away with him far earlier but for his mother’s request to pardon him. Rukmini Sent Letter To Lord Krishna Image, Rukmani was very sad, as her wish was not fulfilled. Krishna remained quit. On the occasion of this marriage, Krishna, Balarama and the other Yadavas arrived at Rukmi’s capital Bhojakata.

As per the legend, Demon King Bali, the grandson of Prahlad was a true devotee of Bhagwan Vishnu.

Another great saga pertaining to the legend of Rakhi is the evergreen story of Lord Krishna and Draupadi.
Since then, Shishupal became Krishna’s enemy. Bhishmaka and Shishupala’s father, Damaghosha, individually performed the propitiatory rituals and offered gifts to the brahmanas with reverence. Shishupal was very happy but when Rukmani went to the temple for her daily rites, Krishna abducted her and took her to Dwarka in front of egoistic Jarasandh and Shishupal. According to their opinion, the better way for liberation was worshipping God compared to meditation. Then it returned to Krishna’s hand. Shishupal was a major character in the Mahabharata. Once, Sankadi went to Vishnulok to see Lord Vishnu.

Rakhi Celebrations: Many different traditions are followed during the day of Raksha Bandhan. Just as Rukmani finished her pooja at Kuldevi Bhagwati’s temple, Krishna picked her up, made her sit on the chariot and took her away in front of Jarasandh and Shishupal. So you have not really won.”. When Shishupal saw Krishna there he began hurling abuses at Krishna. As she came out of the temple, she looked round and spotted Krishna. Dantavakra ( Vijaya ) too was born with protruding and jagged teeth . You have already been forgiven 100 times. Please,” Shrutshrava begged. Meanwhile Rukmini’s father Bhishmaka secretly rejoiced with his wife when he knew that their daughter Rukmini would marry Krishna . Krishna with his sword raised said. Shishupal was born with 3 eyes and 4 arms. Draupadi, like a true sister, just asked for the Lord’s holy presence in her life forever. In spite of being the first principals of knowledge, they looked like children and they had the strength to go to Vaikunthlok (abode of Vishnu) along with their physical bodies.
Father: Damaghosha; Mother: Shrutashrava Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Finally, as Sisupala he received the grace of Krishna. Rukmini was led to the temple of Ambika, next morning, in a well guarded procession. They thought he would be an ideal match for their princess and prayed that God should make the union possible. She tore off a piece from her sari and wrapped it around his finger, stopping the bleeding.

Balarama and others secure their safe passage by fighting those who tried to resist the union. As the day of the marriage came, Shishupal along with Jarasandh and few others came to the city to get her married. Finding no other alternative, she decided to send a brahmana Sunanda to Dvaraka with a letter to Krishna. Shishupal’s head was instantly cut off. This unifying factor is what makes Rakhi Festival (Raksha Bandhan) one of the most unique celebrations that is witnessed anywhere in the world. Krishna was touched by her gesture of devotion and pure love. Shishupala’s friends never expecting this, stood aghast at the turn of events. Shrutshrava didn’t like Shishupal’s deformity. She was very intelligent and knowledgeable. Krishna’s son Pradyumna married King Rukmi’s daughter and had a son named Aniruddha. Krishna saw that the marriage date was day after. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. When Shishupal saw Krishna there he began hurling abuses at Krishna. He put baby Shishupal on his lap. Krishna easily bore the brunt of Dantavakra’s attack and ultimately he tore open Dantavakra’s ribcage with his mace, known as Kaumodaki. ... Shishupal was born with three eyes and four arms, and brayed like an effin’ ass.