113- The Marriages of Krishna, the Slaying of Bhaumasur and the Demon Mura, and the Liberation of 16,100 Princesses

At the request of the Pandavs, Bhagwan Shree Krishna asked Vishwakarma to build a magnificent and wondrous city for them. Then He stayed there for some time, bringing joy and prosperity to the Pandavs. During this period, He became Arjun’s charioteer and assisted Agnidev in the burning of the Khandav forest.

Pleased with Arjun’s valour and service, Agnidev gifted him the divine Gandiv bow, inexhaustible quivers filled with endless arrows, a celestial chariot, four white horses, and impenetrable armour. During the Khandav forest fire, Arjun protected Maya Danav, and out of gratitude, Maya built a marvellous assembly hall for the Pandavs. It was in this very hall that Duryodhan became the object of ridicule after mistaking water for land and land for water.

After some time, Bhagwan Shree Krishna bade farewell to Arjun and the other relatives and returned to Dwarka with Satyaki and the Yadus. There, at an auspicious time, He married Kalindiji, the daughter of Suryadev, in accordance with Vedic rites, bringing great joy and auspiciousness to the entire Yadu dynasty.

The kingdom of Avanti (Ujjain) was ruled by Vind and Anuvind, who supported Duryodhan and sided with him. Their sister Mitravinda had already chosen Bhagwan Shree Krishna as her husband in her heart and desired to accept Him at her swayamvar. But Vind and Anuvind opposed her wish.

Mitravinda was the daughter of Rajadhidevi, who was Shree Krishna’s bua. Shree Krishna carried her away from the midst of the royal assembly filled with kings and later married her.

In Kosal Des,h there ruled a highly righteous king named Nagnajit. His extraordinarily beautiful daughter was named Satya, and because she was Nagnajit’s daughter, she was also called Nagnajiti. The king had taken a vow that he would give his daughter in marriage only to the hero who could subdue his seven fierce bulls. Their horns were razor-sharp, and they were so wild that they could not tolerate even the scent of warriors.

Shree Krishna arrived in Kosalpuri (Ayodhya) with a grand army. King Nagnajit welcomed Him with deep affection and honour. Princess Satya had long desired Bhagwan Shree Krishna as her husband. Inwardly, she prayed, “If my vows, devotion, and worship are true, may Shree Krishna alone become my husband.”

King Nagnajit worshipped Krishna with great devotion and reverence, and Shree Krishna, pleased by the king’s affection, said that although it did not befit a kshatriya to beg, He wished to establish a loving relationship by accepting Satya’s hand in marriage. Krishna also made it clear that in the Yadu dynasty, there was no custom of accepting wealth in exchange for marriage.

King Nagnajit replied that Bhagwan Shree Krishna alone was worthy of his daughter, for He was the abode of all virtues and the husband of Lakshmiji Himself.

Still, the king explained his vow once more: only the hero who subdued the seven invincible bulls would win Satya’s hand. Many princes had already been defeated and injured by them. “If You can control these bulls, then You alone are the rightful groom for my daughter.”

Hearing this, Bhagwan Shree Krishna effortlessly subdued the bulls as though it were child’s play. King Nagnajit was astonished and overjoyed. He then properly married his daughter Satya to Bhagwan Shree Krishna.

The whole city erupted in celebration. King Nagnajit sent his daughter away with a vast dowry of cows, elephants, chariots, horses, servants, and great wealth. Filled with fatherly affection, he respectfully bid farewell to Bhagwan Shree Krishna and Satya as They departed for Dwarka.

When the other kings heard that Shree Krishna had subdued the seven terrible bulls and won Satya’s hand, they became consumed with envy and anger. They surrounded Krishna on the road and began showering Him with arrows.

At that moment, Arjun raised the Gandiv bow to assist his beloved friend Shree Krishna and, like a lion scattering lesser beasts, defeated and drove away those kings. Thereafter, Bhagwan Shree Krishna returned to Dwarka with Satya and continued His household pastimes there.

Shukdevji then says that Bhagwan Shree Krishna also married Bhadra, the daughter of His bua Shrutakirti. Bhadra’s brothers themselves lovingly offered her to Bhagwan.

Later, at the swayamvar of Princess Lakshmana of Madra Desh, Bhagwan Shree Krishna single-handedly defeated all the assembled kings and carried her away.

Bhaumasur, also known as Narakasur, was the mighty and tyrannical ruler of Pragjyotishpur. (He was the son of Bhagwan Vishnu in His Varah avatar and Prithvi Devi (Bhudevi). Since he was born from the Earth Goddess, he became known as Bhauma or Bhaumasur.)

Intoxicated by the pride of his boons, he became cruel and began tormenting devatas, sages, and kings. He stole Varun’s umbrella, the jewelled earrings of Devamata Aditi, and the divine Mani Parvat situated on Mount Meru.

Unable to tolerate his oppression, Indra approached Bhagwan Shree Krishna and described all the atrocities Bhaumasur had committed. Bhagwan Shree Krishna then mounted Garud with Satyabhamaji and travelled to Pragjyotishpur, Bhaumasur’s nearly impregnable capital. The city was protected by mountains, weapon fortifications, moats of water, and walls of fire and wind.

For its defence, the daitya Mur had spread ten thousand terrible and powerful traps around the city. Bhagwan shattered the mountains with His mace, destroyed the weapon fortifications with His arrows, and used the Sudarshan Chakra to cut through the walls of fire, water, and wind. Then He severed all of Mur Daitya’s traps with His sword.

The thunderous sound of Krishna’s Panchajanya conch awakened the five-headed Mur Daitya. Fierce and blazing with power, he attacked Garud and Bhagwan Shree Krishna with a trident.

Bhagwan immediately shattered the trident with His arrows and struck Mur upon his faces. Enraged, Mur hurled his mace, but Bhagwan destroyed it with His own mace. Finally, when Mur rushed forward weaponless, Bhagwan Shree Krishna effortlessly severed all five of his heads with the Sudarshan Chakra.

After Mur’s death, his seven sons and the commander Pith rushed into battle in fury. They showered Bhagwan with countless weapons, but Bhagwan Shree Krishna destroyed all their attacks with His divine arrows and sent Pith and his companions to Yamlok.

When Bhaumasur saw his commanders and armies destroyed, he became furious and entered the battlefield with a massive army of intoxicated elephants.

Seeing Bhagwan Shree Krishna seated upon Garud beside Satyabhamaji in the sky, he launched the powerful Shatagni weapon at Bhagwan, while his soldiers attacked from all sides with countless weapons.

Bhagwan Shree Krishna destroyed all those weapons with His sharp arrows. His arrows severed the arms, legs, necks, and torsos of Bhaumasur’s soldiers, while elephants and horses also fell in battle.

Garudji too descended fiercely upon the elephants. With His wings, claws, and beak, He wounded them so badly that they fled the battlefield in terror. Soon, Bhaumasur was left standing alone. He launched a mighty weapon at Garudji, but it caused not even the slightest harm.

Realising none of his efforts were succeeding, Bhaumasur lifted a trident and charged toward Bhagwan Shree Krishna. But before he could strike, Bhagwan severed his head with the Sudarshan Chakra.

Bhaumasur’s crowned head, adorned with shining earrings, fell to the ground. His relatives began wailing, while the sages glorified Bhagwan, crying, “Sadhu! Sadhu!” and the devatas showered flowers from heaven.

After Bhaumasur’s death, Prithvi Devi approached Bhagwan Shree Krishna. With devotion, she placed the Vaijayanti garland and forest garland around His neck and offered Him the jewelled earrings of Mother Aditi, Varun’s umbrella, and a magnificent gem.

After humbly glorifying Bhagwan with deep devotion, she received Bhagwan’s blessings for Bhaumasur’s son Bhagadatta. Bhagwan then entered Bhaumasur’s magnificent palace.

Inside the palace, Bhagwan saw that Bhaumasur had forcibly imprisoned 16100 princesses. The moment they beheld Shree Krishna entering the inner chambers, they became enchanted by His beauty, compassion, and divine radiance.

Each princess prayed within her heart, “If destiny is kind, may Shree Krishna alone become my husband.” In this way, they lovingly surrendered themselves to Him.

Bhagwan Shree Krishna had them dressed in beautiful garments and ornaments and sent them to Dwarka in royal palanquins. Along with them went countless chariots, horses, treasures, and immense wealth. Sixty-four white, four-tusked elephants descended from Airavat’s line were also sent to Dwarka.

After this, Bhagwan Shree Krishna travelled to Amaravati with Satyabhamaji. There, Indra and Indrani respectfully worshipped Him, and Bhagwan returned Mother Aditi’s earrings.

While returning, Satyabhamaji expressed her desire for the celestial Parijat tree. Bhagwan Shree Krishna uprooted it, placed it upon Garud, and brought it to Dwarka. Indra and the devatas opposed Him, but Bhagwan defeated them all.

The Parijat tree was then planted in the gardens of Satyabhamaji’s palace, making Dwarka even more beautiful. Its fragrance was so enchanting that even bees from heaven followed it down to Dwarka.

Shukdevji remarks that when Indra required help, he humbly bowed at Bhagwan Shree Krishna’s lotus feet. But once his purpose was fulfilled, he turned against Bhagwan Himself. Such is the pride born of wealth and position.

Thereafter, Bhagwan Shree Krishna expanded Himself into many forms through His Yogmaya and simultaneously married all the princesses according to Vedic rites in separate palaces. Every palace overflowed with divine opulence and beauty. Bhagwan lived in each palace with every queen like the perfect householder, lovingly caring for His family.

Even Brahma and the other devatas cannot fully understand Bhagwan’s true nature, yet those queens attained Him as their husband. Filled with love, modesty, sweet smiles, affectionate glances, and devotion, they constantly served Him with joy.

Although every queen had hundreds of maidservants, whenever Shree Krishna entered their palaces, they personally came forward to welcome Him. They seated Him upon royal seats, washed His lotus feet, fanned Him, applied sandalwood paste and fragrances, adorned Him with flower garlands, served Him meals, and lovingly attended to Him with their own hands.

Summary: JKYog India Online Class- Shreemad Bhagavat Katha [Hindi]- 18.05.2026