Sages & Others

Rukmini

रुक्मिणी

Queen of Dwaraka

Who was Rukmini?

Rukmini (रुक्मिणी): Queen of Dwaraka, one of the sages and supporting figures in the Mahabharata. Princess of Vidarbha who sent a secret letter to Krishna begging him to carry her away before her forced marriage to Shishupala.

Quick Facts

Key facts about Rukmini
Sanskrit nameरुक्मिणी
Title / EpithetQueen of Dwaraka
FactionSages & Others
Key traitsdevoted, courageous, wise, graceful
Featured in2 stories

About Rukmini

Princess of Vidarbha who sent a secret letter to Krishna begging him to carry her away before her forced marriage to Shishupala. As Krishna's chief queen she embodied devotion rewarded by daring.

In Their Words

If Krishna will not come for me, I will give up this body.

Rukmini

Traits

  • devoted
  • courageous
  • wise
  • graceful

Story Appearances

Places in Rukmini's Story

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