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How many women did Lord Krishna sleep with?
Interpretations. Gopis, milkmaids from the life of young Krishna – who was a herdsman, are sometimes called his 16,000 wives. This mythology of Krishna’s love with gopis is also described theologically as devotional worship of Krishna.
Did Lord Krishna marry his sister?
The Vishnu Purana and the Harivamsa do not name Bhadra at all in the list of the Ashtabharya, but refer to her as ‘the daughter of Dhrishtaketu’ or ‘the princess of Kekeya’. She is also Krishna’s cousin, as daughter of his paternal aunt….Bhadra (Krishna’s wife)
| Bhadra | |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Krishna |
| Dynasty | Yaduvansh by marriage |
What did Narakasura do to women?
Addicted to power, he stole the earrings of Aditi, the heavenly mother goddess, and usurped some of her territories, while also kidnapping 16000 women.All the Devas, led by Indra, went to Vishnu to ask him to deliver them from Narakasura.
Who killed demon banasura?
Bhagavati
Bhagavati manifested herself in the Southern tip of Bharatkhanda, to kill Banasura and recur the balance of nature. As an adolescent, she had immense devotion towards Lord Shiva.
Why did Shri Krishna have to attack Bhishma?
Shri Krishna had to attack Bhishma (actually He almost attacked him) because Arjuna was unable to stop the wrath that Bhishma had unleashed. Arjuna promised Shri Krishna to take out Bhisma in battle: Urge the steeds, O Hrishikesa, to where Bhishma is.
Why did Krishna break his vow at Kurukshetra?
Lord Krishna had taken a vow not to take up weapons at Kurukshetra, but to protect His dear devotee, Arjuna, Krishna broke that vow. Krishna was going to kill Bhishma, but Arjuna, holding Krishna’s leg, begged Him not to. Arjuna promised that he would kill Bhishma.
Who killed Bhishma in Kurukshetra?
Arjuna promised that he would kill Bhishma. Lord Krishna put down the wheel, ascended Arjuna’s chariot and continued to drive it to victory. Later Arjuna fought with Bhishma and caused him to fall from his chariot onto a bed of arrows, thus ending Bhishma’s fighting in the Kurukshetra battle.
Why does Krishna surrender to Shikhandini?
As Krishna advances towards Bhishma with the wheel of a chariot in his hands, the arrows from Bhishma’s bow fail to injure Krishna. He surrenders to Krishna, and requests him to allow Shikhandini to kill him. Meanwhile, Arjun reminds Krishna of his promise.
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