Rukmini

Rukmini is the wife of Krishna. She is an Incarnation of Lakshmi.

Etymology and Epithets
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The name Rukmini comes from the word Rukma which means'bright' or 'radiant'

Birth and Marriage
Rukmini was born as the daughter of Bheeshmaka, the King of Vidarbha. She is the youngest daughter and the sister of Rukmi. When Rukmini became a young woman, Rukmi comes with a news that Krishna, the King of Dwaraka has killed the evil Kamsa. Hearing this, Rukmini is impressed with Krishna and wants to marry him. Bheeshmaka and his wife plans to get Rukmini married to Krishna to which Rukmi denies saying that Krishna is a cowboy and he has killed his dearest friend Kamsa. Finally, Rukmi manages to convince Bheeshmaka to get Rukmini married to his other friend, Shishupala. Rukmini who overheard the conversation is devastated but still she sends Sunanda, a brahmin whom she trusts. Sunanda gives the letter to Krishna who agrees delightfully since he too wished to marry Rukmini.