Mortal · Vaishnava · North India
Devaki
Krishna's mother, imprisoned with her husband Vasudeva by her cousin Kamsa.
Sources: Bhagavata Purana 10.1 to 10.4, the birth of Krishna (English translation, Vedabase) · see Devaki's web
Relations 3
Devaki consort of
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Vasudeva
(Mortal)
Vaishnava
· The night the prison opened (Krishna's birth)
Married on the day of the prophecy.
Devaki parent of
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Krishna
(Avatar)
Vaishnava
· The night the prison opened (Krishna's birth)
Gives birth to him in Kamsa's prison.
Devaki rival of
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Kamsa
(King)
Vaishnava
· The night the prison opened (Krishna's birth)
Imprisons her and kills her children.
Stories 1
Cited
- Bhagavata Purana 10.1 to 10.4, the birth of Krishna (English translation, Vedabase) § 10.1 Primary text (translation)