Sages & Others

Rukmi

रुक्मी

Prince of Vidarbha

Who was Rukmi?

Rukmi (रुक्मी): Prince of Vidarbha, one of the sages and supporting figures in the Mahabharata. Brother of Rukmini who pursued Krishna after her abduction and was humiliated, his head shaved by Krishna's sword.

Quick Facts

Key facts about Rukmi
Sanskrit nameरुक्मी
Title / EpithetPrince of Vidarbha
FactionSages & Others
Key traitsproud, vengeful, spurned
Featured in1 story

About Rukmi

Brother of Rukmini who pursued Krishna after her abduction and was humiliated, his head shaved by Krishna's sword. Snubbed by both sides, he fought in neither army at Kurukshetra.

In Their Words

I swore not to enter Kundina until Krishna lay defeated - so I never returned.

Rukmi

Traits

  • proud
  • vengeful
  • spurned

Story Appearances

Places in Rukmi's Story

Drawn from the story Rukmi appears in.

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