Sages & Others
Devaki
देवकी
Mother of Krishna
Who was Devaki?
Devaki (देवकी): Mother of Krishna, one of the sages and supporting figures in the Mahabharata. Sister of Kamsa and mother of Krishna, who endured the death of six children in Kamsa's prison sustained by the prophecy that her eighth son would end the tyranny.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | देवकी |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | Mother of Krishna |
| Faction | Sages & Others |
| Key traits | enduring, faithful, blessed mother |
| Featured in | 2 stories |
About Devaki
Sister of Kamsa and mother of Krishna, who endured the death of six children in Kamsa's prison sustained by the prophecy that her eighth son would end the tyranny.
In Their Words
Six sons I have mourned - but the eighth will mourn no one.
Devaki
Traits
- enduring
- faithful
- blessed mother
Story Appearances
Places in Devaki's Story
Drawn from the stories Devaki appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Sages & Others.