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How was Narakasura killed?

How was Narakasura killed?

A great war was fought where Narakasura attacked Krishna and rendered him unconscious. A livid Satyabhama retaliates and with all her fury, attacks and kills Narakasura. As an incarnation of Bhudevi and thus, Narakasura’s mother, she was able to rid the earth of his terrors, while honouring Brahma’s boon.

Who killed Narakasura in Mahabharata?

He was killed by Krishna and Satyabhama. His son Bhagadatta—of Mahabharata fame—succeeded him.

Was Satyabhama more beautiful than Rukmini?

One day, Sage Narada came to Satyabhama and said that though she is beautiful and charming, Shri Krishna loves Rukmini more. Satyabhama was quite beautiful and loved and adored Krishna very much.

Was Rukmini jealous of Satyabhama?

Rukmini was very devoted, dedicated and humble. Satyabhma was proud of her beauty, chastity and love for Krishna. Rukmi was spared by Krsna, with the only Satyabhama was jealous of Rukmini when she was fully devoted to Krishna.

Who is Lord Krishna’s Favourite wife?

If parting from her child wasn’t bad enough, Rukmini soon had to contend with a string of co-wives. But whenever the question has been raised who was Krishna’s favourite wife, everyone has known the answer is Rukmini.

Who was Krishna’s Favourite son?

With her, he fathered, Krishna’s grandson and favourite, also considered a vyuha avatar of Vishnu, Aniruddha. Prabhavati was an asura princess, she fell in love with Pradyumna and he eloped with her.

Who was killed in the Battle of Narakasura?

As promised to the Devas and Aditi, Krishna attacked the great fortress of Narakasura. In the battle, Lord Krishna used the Narayanastra and the Agneyastra against the army of Narakasura. Lord Krishna also killed Mura, Narakasura’s general. Thus Krishna is called ‘Murāri’ (the killer of Mura).

Why did Lord Krishna take Sathyabama to battle Narakasura?

Narakasura was under the spell of a curse to meet his death at the hands of a woman. All knowing Krishna took Sathyabama along with him to fight the battle with Narakasura on his mount Garuda. Krishna was the charioteer to Sathyabama in the fierce battle that ensued between Krishna and Narakasura.

Who was called the killer of Mura by Narakasura?

Thus Krishna is called ‘Murāri’ (the killer of Mura). Narakasura used several divine weapons against Lord Krishna, but Krishna easily neutralised all those weapons. Narakasura used the Brahmastra against Lord Krishna, but Lord Krishna neutralised it with his own Brahmastra.

How many Akshauhinis did Narakasura use against Krishna?

Narakasura possessed 11 Akshauhinis that he unleashed on Lord Krishna. However, the Lord slew them all with little effort. Lord Krishna also killed Mura, Narakasura’s general. Thus Krishna is called ‘Murāri’ (the killer of Mura). Narakasura used several divine weapons against Lord Krishna, but Krishna easily neutralised all those weapons.