Saturday, September 17, 2011

Wedding of Rukmini

                              Wedding of Rukmini

Rukmini is the only daughter of King of Vidarbha.  She had 3 brothers. Now it is the time that she get married. Her brother Rukmi asked Rukmini to marry his friend Shishupala. He forced Rukmini regarding this. But Rukmini doesnt like the idea.
She had heard about Sri Krishna. She was having a dream that she must marry him. But her brothers are against it. They arranged for marriage with Shishupala. Then Rukmini wrote a letter addressing Sri Krishna and said that she loves him and having a desire to marry him. But her brothers have arranged her marriage with some one else. On marriage day, she will come to temple to offer puja. At that time, Krishna can take her with him. If she cant marry him, she will commit suicide.
Sri Krishna read the letter and told the respective letter bringing person that he will come and take Rukmini. Like wise, marriage day came. Rukmini went to temple. But there is no sign of Sri Krishna. She waited there for some time. But no sign of Krishna.
Rukmini started waking back with a heavy heart. At that time, Sri Krishna came as fast in lightning pace and carried Rukmini to his chariot and fled. The incident happened infront of everyone. Brothers felt insulted and chased Krishna's chariot. But it was in vein.
Krishna reached Dwaraka, his capital. There he married Rukmini infront of his people.

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