Rukmini Devi, Consort of Krishna – Her Story & 26 Qualities!
RUKMINI IS MAHALAKSHMI HERSELF
Rukmini was the princess of Vidarbha and the child of Bhishmaka.
She was beautiful and she was Mahalakshmi herself who was born to marry Lord Krishna.
Rukmini was Mahalakshmi’s form.
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RUKMINI’s DEEP LOVE FOR KRISHNA
She listened to many stories of Lord Krishna’s bravery and beauty when she was a child. She wished for Lord Krishna forever. She loved Lord Krishna and wanted to marry Him.
Like she wanted Lord Krishna, He also knew about her.
Rukmini’s father wanted her to marry Lord Krishna but her brother Rukmi wanted her to marry Shishupala to make one political deal which used to make her sad.
She wrote a letter to Lord Krishna and handed it to one Brahmin Sunanda. She requested him to travel to Dwarka and hand it over to Lord Krishna.
When Brahmin Sunanda reached the palace of Dwarka Lord Krishna welcomed and worshipped him and kindly asked him the purpose why he had come. He handed the letter to Lord Krishna.
After reading that letter, Krishna took Rukmini in a chariot and eloped.
When Rukmini’s brother Rukmi chased them and fought, Krishna fought back to kill him. Then, as requested by Rukmini to forgive Rukmi, Krishna did not kill him.
Then, Krishna married Rukmini.
(KRISHNA-RUKMINI MARRIAGE AFTER RUKMINI’s ABDUCTION! READ HERE!)
RUKMINI DVADASI
Sri Rukmini Dwadasi, is observed as the birthday (the day Rukmini Devi appeared on earth) of Rukmini, the consort of Lord Krishna.
The love story of Rukmini and Lord Krishna and their elopement is one of the most famous stories associated with Lord Krishna. Rukmini Dwadashi is observed on the twelfth day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon) of Vaisakh month (April – May). It is believed that those who offer worship prayers and pujas with flowers will have their wishes fulfilled.
Prayers dedicated to Rukmini Devi are held on the day at Lord Krishna Temples. Special pujas are held at the Dwarkadish Temple in Mathura on the day.
26 Qualities of Rukmini Devi
(1) Ruciraananaam – whose face is charming
(2) Hriyaa, Vriidaa – shy
(3) Satii – exalted, of saintly character
(4) Buddhi – possessing intelligence
(5) Laksana – possessing auspicious bodily markings
(6) Audaarya – magnanimous
(7) Siila – of proper behavior
(8) Sadrsiim bhaaryaam – an ideal wife
(9) Deviim – the divine goddess
(10) Asitaapaangii – dark-eyed
(11) Mohiniim – enchanting
(12. Mahatii – aristocratic
(13) Dhiiraa – sober-minded
(14) Kulavatii – of good family
(15) Laksanaabhijnaa – an expert knower of bodily symptoms
(16) Aaraadhito – having rendered devotional service
(17) Mat-paraam, aatmaarpitas – dedicated exclusively to Krishna
(18) Anavadyaangiim, Sobhaam – of flawless beauty
(19) Sucismitaa – sweetly smiling
(20) Varaaroha – of lovely hips
(21) Bimba-phala-adhara – glowing bimba red lips
(22) Syaamaa – firm breasts
(23) Calantiim kalahamsa – walking with the motions of a royal swan
(24) Su madhyamam – shapely waist
(25) Govinda-hrtamaanasaa – whose mind is stolen by Krishna
(26) Gunasrayaam – a repository of all other good qualities
No fasting for Rukmini Dvadasi.
Praying to Rukmini devi on this day to help you advance in Krishna Consciousness will be fulfilled by her as per the popular belief.