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Why did Devaki and Vasudeva go to jail?
Devaki and Vasudeva were imprisoned by Kamsa due over a delusion caused by Narada in Kamsa’s mind. Her six children were killed, while the seventh Balarama survived.
Is Balram avatar of Vishnu?
Sometimes Balarama is considered one of the 10 avatars (incarnations) of the god Vishnu, particularly among those members of Vaishnava sects who elevate Krishna to the rank of a principal god. Other legends identify him as the human incarnation of the serpent Shesha.
Who is devaki in last birth?
In Dwapar yuga, Krishna was born from the womb of Devaki (Kaushalya, Aditi), he was raised by Mother Yashoda (incarnation of Kaikeyi). Also, as Kaikeyi had wished, Krishna would spend His time as a child in her house exactly as a normal child.
Why did Kansa kill his sister Devaki?
As Kansa merrily got his sister Devaki married to Vasudeva, he returned to his kingdom with the newly wedded couple and the entourage. On his way, he heard the Akash Vaani or the divine prophecy predicting his death at the hands of his sister’s child. Hence, to save himself, Kansa decided to kill Devaki.
Why did Vasudeva and Devaki live together in prison?
So the best strategy for him was to have Vasudeva and Devaki give birth to the children and kill them one by one. Once the eighth child was killed he could rest assured. Probably that is why along with his love for his sister, he allowed Vasudeva and Devaki to live together in prision under his supervision.
Could Kansa have avoided killing all seven children of Vasudeva?
An ashariri (voice from heaven) had declared “Kansa would be killed by the 8th son of Vasudeva.” Hence Kansa could have kept both Vausdeva and his wife Devaki in separate prisons thus could have avoided any child being born to them, thus could have avoided the killing of all seven children and even the 8th.
How did King Kansa bid farewell to Devaki?
King Kansa, after the marriage ceremony was over, decided to bid farewell to Devaki, by riding their chariot to Vaasudeva’s home. As he was riding their marriage chariot there was AakashVani, the voice from Sky i.e heavens.