8th Avatar Of Vishnu: Another divine avatar of Vishnu for the restoration of dharma.

Krishna Birth Story: An Divine Avatar of Vishnu

Krishna 8th Avatar Of Vishnu, was the son of Devaki and Vasudeva. He was the eighth son of Devaki, sister of King Kansa, and daughter of Uggarsen of Mathura. Kansa was the most cruel king and brother in the entire history of humanity.

Kansa arranged Devaki’s marriage with her friend Vasudev, as he loved her a lot. After the marriage, he decided to make her farewell grand. During the ride of the marriage chariot of Devaki and Vasudev, a voice thundered from the sky. The Akashvani announced the death of Kansa to the eight sons of Devaki.

On hearing such devastating news of his death by his nephew, Kansa decided to kill Devaki at that very moment. However, Vasudeva stopped Kansa and convinced him with a promise that they would offer the child to him. King Kansa did not want to lose any chance, and thus, he imprisoned Devaki and Vasudeva.

After the imprisonment of Devaki and Vasudeva, he even imprisoned his father at his palace so that he could not save his daughter. With time, Devaki gave birth to her first child, and Kansa began to kill the newborn. Not a single child escaped their tyrannical fate and fell prey to the hands of the cruel Kansa. He mercilessly murdered every child born to Devaki on the day they were born.

Devaki with the Seventh Child, Balarama

After killing all six children of Devaki and Vasudeva, they were terrified of their seventh son. On the other hand, Lord Vishnu decided to save the child and asked Goddess Mahamaya to transfer Balaram from Devaki’s womb to Rohini’s womb. Rohini was the first wife of Vasudeva and lived in Gokula. Mahamaya transferred the child to Rohini’s womb and saved Devaki’s son. Rohini was living with Yasodha and Nanda Raj, the brother-in-law of Vasudeva.

Janmashtami: Birth of Lord Krishna-8th Avatar of Lord Vishnu

Kansa was surprised to find out that Devaki’s seventh son had a miscarriage. However, Goddess Mahamaya came to inform Devaki and Vasudeva that she was transferring the seventh child to Rohini’s womb to save his life. Devaki and Vasudeva were happy to learn that the child was saved by Lord Vishnu and Mahamaya.

After a year, Devaki was pregnant with the eighth child, Krishna. Kansa placed his guards to keep an eye on them. He even asked the guards to give him all the information about the birth of Devaki’s son. At the midnight of Ashtami, heavy rain began to pour, and Lord Vishnu himself appeared and blessed Devaki and Vasudeva by becoming their sons.

Soon, Devaki gave birth to Krishna. The guards and the informers of Kansa were fast asleep. Devaki prayed to the Lord to keep mercy on her son and protect the child from Kansa’s wrath.

Miracle Happened in the Mathura Prison

Miraculously, the heavy iron chain of Vasudeva broke, and the prison doors opened. Devaki hugged Krishna, the 8th avatar of Lord Vishnu, one last time and handed over Vasudeva. Vasudeva held Krishna as per Indian mythology and the Bhagavata Purana and rushed towards Gokula.

The rain was pouring heavily, and the river Yamuna was overflowing. Out of nowhere, a basket came onto the river bank. Vasudeva placed his son Krishna on it, and without wasting any second, he carried him over his head to cross the river.

Sheshnaag Avatar, of Lord Vishnu, Protected Krishna from Rain

The water of the Yamuna River was rising and flowing vigorously, creating hurdles for Vasudeva. However, Vasudeva still managed to keep his son safe, and he slowly started to cross it. The river water kept rising higher and reached Vasudeva’s head. He submerged under the Yamuna water, and the basket touched the water.

Little Krishna turned around, and his little foot touched Yamuna and calmed her water flow. Instantly, Yamuna’s water level dropped, but the rain poured on. Sheshanaag, the bed of Lord Vishnu, came to the rescue.

Vasudeva at first feared, but soon realized, the huge snake came to protect Krishna and help him cross the river until he reached Gokula. With his hood spread, Sheshnaag stopped the raindrop on Krishna.

Yashoda Gave Birth To A Girl

Vasudeva reached Nandaraja’s home and found out that Yashoda had given birth to a baby girl. Nandaraj and Yashoda were shocked by the arrival of Vasudeva and were happy too. Vasudeva narrated the whole traumatic story to them.

Yashoda felt the same grief and heartfelt kindness. Yashoda was ready to save Devaki’s eighth son, Krishna, and asked Vasudeva to exchange her girl with his son so that Kansa could not find the truth.

Vasudeva broke into tears with this great gesture, placed the little girl in his basket, and returned for Mathura. On reaching the prison, the iron chains bound him again, and the doors closed.

The newborn baby girl began to cry so hard that she woke the guards. They informed Kansa about Devaki’s eighth child. Kansa came and snatched the little girl from the hand of Devaki.

Devaki and Vasudeva told him that the baby was a girl and asked him for mercy and to spare the child. When Kansa was about to kill the baby, she vanished into the sky and turned into a goddess, Mahamaya. She warned Kansa that his destroyer was in Gokul and would soon come to kill him.

Naming Ceremony for Krishna

Yashoda and Nandaraj arranged a naming ceremony for the baby. They named him Krishna, the dearest son of Nand and Yashoda. He was brought up by Yashoda and Rohini in Balarama.

Krishna Brought Up at Gokula with Radha and Friends

Little Kanha grew up joyfully in the friendly company of Radha, Gopis, and other cow herd boys at Gokula. He was a dark-blue-skinned little boy with beautiful limbs and lotus eyes. He was the most charming boy in his company, who carried a flute and mesmerized them with his divine music. Everyone in the Gokula loved him, and whoever came across him fell for the dark-skinned enchanter.

Krishna was so naughty and full of pranks. He loved to steal Makhan or butter and consume it with his cow herd boys. Radha and Gopi loved him. They were always around him during the herding of their cows in Govardhan Parvat.

Krishna Avatar of Lord Vishnu Killed Putna

While Krishna was an infant and crawling, Kansa sent Putna to kill Krishna. Putna formed herself into a nursemaid and visited Nandaraj and Yashoda’s home. She offered her care and took Krishna to feed him with her poisonous milk. Krishna, sucked her of all milk and even life and eventually killed her.

Meanwhile, Kansa sends many powerful, dangerous demons in disguise to search for little Krishna to kill him. Krishna, the 8th avatar of Lord Vishnu, encountered Sakatasura, Bakasura, Trinavarta, Aghasura, Varsavia, and many others. They all tried to kill Kanha but lost their lives instead.

Krishna Taught Lesson to Arrogant Kaliya Snake

Once upon a time, Krishna and his cow herd friends played in the waters of Yamuna, but suddenly his friends began to be unconscious.

He found out it was happening due to poison in the river. Krishna dived into the river and found Kaliya Naag was living with his family and poisoning the water. He extracted the Kaliya from the river and danced upon his hood until he surrendered and agreed to leave Yamuna and stay in the ocean.

Govardhan Parvat Puja

As per the Hindu myth and several ancient texts, Indra, the Lord of Heaven, poured heavy rain at Gokula to teach a lesson to the Gokuldam people. Krishna banned Indra Yagna and worship. He said it was Indra’s duty to nourish people on Earth.

The furious Indra poured heavy rain on Gokula for seven long days and nights. However, Krishna protected the entire community, animals, birds, and other creatures on Govardhan Hill. He held the hill like an umbrella with his tiny finger and saved the lives of Gokula.

Krishna and Balarama Visited Mathura at the Invitation of Kansa

When Kansa failed in his every attempt to kill Krishna, he planned to organize the Dhanoriya Yagna. He invited Krishna and Balarama to bring them to Mathura and kill them with his Akrura.

Nobody in Gokula wanted Krishna to go to Mathura to challenge Kansa, but Krishna convinced the entire Gokula. He told them that he had to serve his duty towards his parents and the purpose of life. Akrura drove Krishna and Balarama to Mathura.

Krishna Met Tribakra, A Lady with a Deformed Body

As soon as they reached Mathura, an old lady appeared before the chariot. She brought sandalwood for Krishna and Balarama. She was Tribakra, her body in a deformed shape. It was believed that she got cursed due to her precious life activities and, therefore, got a deformed body. She was Manthara in her earlier life.

She applied Chandan to Krishna and turned into a beautiful lady with a perfect body. On hearing such good news, Kansa asked his minister to unchain the Kuvalayapida, a mad elephant.

Kansa asked to release the elephant in the market of Mathura, where Krishna and Balaram were exploring and enjoying the time. Kuvalayapida destroyed the whole market and ran towards Krishna. He cut off the elephant’s trunk with his sword and killed the animal.

Krishna and Balaram Killed Mushtika and Chanura

Kansa arranged a wrestling match and sat on his throne to witness the challenge. He declared that a rival who loses may face death. King Kansa organized a fight between Mushitaka and Krishna and Chanura and Balarama. They were the invincible and strongest demon warriors of Kansa.

Balarama, son of Rohini, attacked Mushtika with his mace. Mushtika fell with a dynamic thud. Mushtika roared in pain. Thereafter, Krishna fought with Chanura, which went on for a long time, but he got killed.

Krishna Killed Kansa

Mushtika and Chanura’s deaths shocked Kansa. They were the best warriors in his army but could not survive in the clutches of Krishna and Balarama.

Krishna roared and warned Kansa of his inevitable death. Kansa ran for his life and tried his best to defeat Krishna, the 8th Avatar of Lord Vishnu, and escape the ground. Krishna held Kansa and chopped off his head with Sudarshan Chakra.