Jambavan is a legendary
character from ancient Indian stories. He is half man and half bear and is said
to be the son of Brahma, the creator of the Universe. Some stories even say he
was born before the Universe itself. Jambavan is also called Jambavantha or
Jamvanta.
Jambavan is known as the king
of bears in Hindu mythology. He appears in the stories of Lord Krishna. At
first, Jambavan does not understand who Krishna is. When Krishna comes to get
back a special jewel called the Syamantaka, Jambavan thinks he is an enemy. So,
he challenges Krishna to a fight.
The two powerful warriors
fight for many days — some say between 21 and 28 days. It is a long and fierce
battle. In the end, Jambavan becomes tired and starts to realize the truth. He
recognizes that Krishna is not just an ordinary man. Krishna is actually the
same divine being who was Rama in an earlier age. Understanding this, Jambavan
stops fighting and bows to Krishna.
To show his respect and love,
Jambavan gives his daughter, Jambavati, in marriage to Krishna. He also gives
him the Syamantaka jewel. Krishna accepts both the jewel and the marriage.
Jambavati becomes Krishna’s
second wife. She is the only daughter of Jambavan and an important figure in
the stories of Krishna.
This story shows how misunderstandings
can turn into deep respect and how recognizing the truth can bring peace and
unity.
The
story of Jambavan, Jambavati, and Lord Krishna appears in ancient Sanskrit
texts, particularly in the following sources:
🔹 Vishnu Purana
This
Purana tells the story of Krishna recovering the Syamantaka jewel, battling Jambavan,
and later marrying Jambavati. The Vishnu Purana, one of the major Puranic
texts, gives a detailed account of this event and is considered a reliable
source for Krishna's life stories.
🔹 Bhagavata Purana (Śrīmad Bhāgavatam)
– Canto 10
This
text also includes the story of the Syamantaka jewel. It briefly mentions the
battle between Krishna and Jambavan and how Jambavati becomes one of Krishna’s
wives.
🔹 Harivamsa
This
is considered an appendix to the Mahabharata, and it gives one of the most
detailed accounts of Krishna’s fight with Jambavan. It explains how Krishna
enters the cave, fights for several days, and is eventually recognized by
Jambavan as the previous avatar, Rama. Harivamsa
Parva, specifically in the chapters known as the "Syamantaka-katha,"
gives the most elaborate Sanskrit narration of this story.
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