Lord Krishna had eight principal queens (Ashtabharya) They were: Rukmini, Satyabhama, Jambavati, Nagnajiti, Kalindi, Mitravinda, Bhadra, and Lakshmana. A common practice of polygamy during the days. Apart from his eight principal wives, Krishna is described to have married 
several thousand women, he rescued from the demon Narakasura.
Naraka did great penance for Lord Brahma, who ultimately granted him the boon, that only his mother could kill him (Bhudevi). Narakasura once captured all the Kingdoms on the earth and Swarga loka, even Lord Indra had
Naraka did great penance for Lord Brahma, who ultimately granted him the boon, that only his mother could kill him (Bhudevi). Narakasura once captured all the Kingdoms on the earth and Swarga loka, even Lord Indra had
to flee. He captured 16,100 women after defeating the respective kings. Goddess Aditi approached Satyabhama for help. When Satyabhama heard of the Naraka’s behavior with women, she was enraged. Satyabhama approached Lord Krishna for permission to wage a war against Narakasura.
Lord Krishna attacked Pragjyotishpur, riding his mount Garuda with wife Satyabhama. During the battle, Krishna killed Mura, Narakasura’s general. Thus Krishna is called ‘Murāri‘ (the enemy of Mura). Narakasura was killed by the arrow of Devi Satyabhama, an avatar of Bhudevi.
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