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4th STORY IN SERIES
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When Kamsa, son of Ugrasena, killed six sons of Devaki, a part of the lustre of Lord Viśnu, known as Ananta, became the seventh child entering Devaki’s womb.
Being cognisant of the fear caused by Kamsa to Yadus, Lord Viśnu
4th STORY IN SERIES
1/11
When Kamsa, son of Ugrasena, killed six sons of Devaki, a part of the lustre of Lord Viśnu, known as Ananta, became the seventh child entering Devaki’s womb.
Being cognisant of the fear caused by Kamsa to Yadus, Lord Viśnu
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Lord Viśnu commanded his Yoga-Māyā “You go to Vraja! There in the settlement of cowherds headed by Nanda dwells Rohini, the wife of Vāsudeva. In the womb of Devaki lies my part-manifestation known as Śesa. Taking him from her womb, transfer him to Rohinis womb."
Lord Viśnu commanded his Yoga-Māyā “You go to Vraja! There in the settlement of cowherds headed by Nanda dwells Rohini, the wife of Vāsudeva. In the womb of Devaki lies my part-manifestation known as Śesa. Taking him from her womb, transfer him to Rohinis womb."
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Lord further asked his Yoga-Māyā to be born of Yaśoda (wife of Nanda). The child from the womb of Devaki was transferred to that of Rohini by the goddess Yoga nidrā. The child was born as Balārama the elder brother of Krśna.
Lord Viśnu then entered the womb of Devaki.
Lord further asked his Yoga-Māyā to be born of Yaśoda (wife of Nanda). The child from the womb of Devaki was transferred to that of Rohini by the goddess Yoga nidrā. The child was born as Balārama the elder brother of Krśna.
Lord Viśnu then entered the womb of Devaki.
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When Kamsa perceived that Devaki bearing in her womb the invincible Lord Viśnu and beaming with pure smiles, illuminated whole prison house with her effulgence he was puzzled and wanted to kill Devaki herself. However the sin of killing his own sister when she was pregnant
When Kamsa perceived that Devaki bearing in her womb the invincible Lord Viśnu and beaming with pure smiles, illuminated whole prison house with her effulgence he was puzzled and wanted to kill Devaki herself. However the sin of killing his own sister when she was pregnant
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made Kamsa desist from his darkest design of killing Devaki Kamsa thus continued to await his birth.
When came the most auspicious time full of all blessings, when the constellation Rohini presided over by god Brahmā, when all the directions became clear and propitious.
made Kamsa desist from his darkest design of killing Devaki Kamsa thus continued to await his birth.
When came the most auspicious time full of all blessings, when the constellation Rohini presided over by god Brahmā, when all the directions became clear and propitious.
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The waters of rivers became crystal clear, lakes bloomed with lotuses, with exception of demons minds of all creatures became filled with delight. When Lord Viśnu was about to incarnate kettle-drums sounded in celestial region, Kinnaras and Gandharvas burst forth singing,
The waters of rivers became crystal clear, lakes bloomed with lotuses, with exception of demons minds of all creatures became filled with delight. When Lord Viśnu was about to incarnate kettle-drums sounded in celestial region, Kinnaras and Gandharvas burst forth singing,
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Siddhas and Caracas sang prayers; ladies of the Vidyādhara clan danced. Overwhelmed with joy gods and sages showered flowers; following the roaring of the seas, clouds gave forth a low rumbling sound.
At midnight when the darkness tormenting the people was thickening,
Siddhas and Caracas sang prayers; ladies of the Vidyādhara clan danced. Overwhelmed with joy gods and sages showered flowers; following the roaring of the seas, clouds gave forth a low rumbling sound.
At midnight when the darkness tormenting the people was thickening,
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Lord Viśnu, the Indweller of the hearts of all, manifested himself in his complete divine form, like the full moon rising in the East, through Devaki who was like unto a goddess.
Vāsudeva saw that wonderful child of lotus-like eyes, endowed with four arms, bearing a conch
Lord Viśnu, the Indweller of the hearts of all, manifested himself in his complete divine form, like the full moon rising in the East, through Devaki who was like unto a goddess.
Vāsudeva saw that wonderful child of lotus-like eyes, endowed with four arms, bearing a conch
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and wielding a mace and a discus and a lotus; having on his chest the Srivatsa mark of curl of golden hair, with the Kaustubha gem hanging from his neck but beautified by his neck; clad in yellow silken garments, possessing the charming complexion of rain-bearing cloud;
and wielding a mace and a discus and a lotus; having on his chest the Srivatsa mark of curl of golden hair, with the Kaustubha gem hanging from his neck but beautified by his neck; clad in yellow silken garments, possessing the charming complexion of rain-bearing cloud;
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his profuse locks of hair bathed in the lustre of his crown and earrings studded with invaluable Vaidūrya-gems (lapis lazuli); resplendent with his exquisite and valuable zone, armlets, bracelets and other ornaments. With eyes blooming wide open with amazement,
his profuse locks of hair bathed in the lustre of his crown and earrings studded with invaluable Vaidūrya-gems (lapis lazuli); resplendent with his exquisite and valuable zone, armlets, bracelets and other ornaments. With eyes blooming wide open with amazement,
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Vāsudeva beheld Lord Hari born as his son. With his mind confused with rapture on that happy and auspicious occasion of Krśna’s incarnation, Vāsudeva was overcome with delight and gave ten thousand cows as gift to Brāhmanas.
Vāsudeva beheld Lord Hari born as his son. With his mind confused with rapture on that happy and auspicious occasion of Krśna’s incarnation, Vāsudeva was overcome with delight and gave ten thousand cows as gift to Brāhmanas.
The episode of conversation of Vāsudeva and Devaki with Lord Viśnu and Vāsudeva going to Vraja is my next story!!
Link to First Story in the Series
https://twitter.com/puranickatha/status/1542186178484785157?s=20&t=oxDMM3-h2zbdlqOIM6O_HA
Link to Second Story in the Series
https://twitter.com/puranickatha/status/1542515541763850245?s=20&t=WqRPS-2CLVj36t-vLj9whQ
Link to Third Story in the Series
https://twitter.com/puranickatha/status/1542877774222073856?s=20&t=WqRPS-2CLVj36t-vLj9whQ
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