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
| Sanskrit name | रुक्मिणी |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | Queen of Dwaraka |
| Faction | Sages & Others |
| Key traits | devoted, courageous, wise, graceful |
| Featured in | 2 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
Drawn from the stories Rukmini appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Sages & Others.