IN THE COMPANY OF KRISHNA- 12. LAKSHANA

 

Lakshana, also known as Lakshmana, was the daughter of King Brhatsena of the kingdom of Madra. When it was time for her to choose a husband, she held a traditional ceremony called a Svayamvara, where many noble men gathered. At this event, Lakshana chose Krishna as her husband. This meant that she accepted Krishna out of her own will, which was a respected custom in ancient times.

After the Svayamvara, Lakshana became one of Krishna’s wives. She was one of his eight main queens, known for their grace, devotion, and importance in Krishna’s life. This is mentioned in the Padma Purana, an ancient Indian scripture.

Together, Lakshana and Krishna had children. In total, Krishna had ten sons with her. Among their names were Praghosa, Gatravan, Simha, and Bala. These details are found in the Bhagavata Purana, another important Hindu text that tells stories from Krishna’s life.

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Here are the sources from Sanskrit literature for the information about Lakshana (Lakshmana), wife of Krishna:

1. Padma Purana-Sṛṣṭi Khanda (Creation Section)

• In this Purana, Lakshana is mentioned as one of the Ashta Mahishis (eight principal queens) of Sri Krishna.
• The Sṛṣṭi Khanda (Creation Section) includes lists of Krishna's queens and mentions her as the daughter of King Bṛhatsena of Madra.
• Sanskrit Reference:          "Bṛhatsenasya kanyā Lakṣmaṇā nāma sundarī,                                                       Svayaṃvaraṁ cakāra sā, kṛṣṇaṁ patim avāptavān."
  (Lakshmana, the beautiful daughter of Bṛhatsena, held a Svayamvara and chose Krishna as her husband.)

2. Bhagavata Purana – Skandha 10 (Book 10)

• In Canto 10, which covers the life and deeds of Krishna, there are references to his queens and their sons.
• Lakshana is included among the principal queens, and her sons are listed among Krishna's many children.
• Some sons mentioned are Praghosa, Gatravan, Simha, and Bala.

·         Sanskrit Reference: "Daśa putrā babhūvuḥ tasyāḥ-

                                    Praghosaḥ, Gatravān, Simhaḥ, Balaś ca."
(She bore ten sons – among them were Praghosa, Gatravan, Simha, and Bala.)

 

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