Pandavas
Subhadra
सुभद्रा
Sister of Krishna
Who was Subhadra?
Subhadra (सुभद्रा): Sister of Krishna, one of the Pandavas in the Mahabharata. Sister of Krishna and Balarama, carried away by Arjuna with Krishna's quiet blessing and married at Dwaraka.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | सुभद्रा |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | Sister of Krishna |
| Faction | Pandavas |
| Key traits | Devoted, Gentle, Yadava Princess, Grieving Mother |
| Notable relationships | Brother: Krishna, Husband: Arjuna, Son: Abhimanyu |
| Featured in | 5 stories |
About Subhadra
Sister of Krishna and Balarama, carried away by Arjuna with Krishna's quiet blessing and married at Dwaraka. Mother of Abhimanyu, who heard the secret of the Chakravyuha while still in her womb - though she fell asleep before its exit was told.
In Their Words
He learned to enter the wheel of warriors in my very womb.
Subhadra
Traits
- Devoted
- Gentle
- Yadava Princess
- Grieving Mother
Story Appearances
- The Valiant SonMother of the fallen hero
- The Imperial SacrificeMarries Arjuna at Dwaraka
- Arjuna's Wandering YearCarried away by Arjuna
Character Arc
- The ChariotRides away with Arjuna
- The WombAbhimanyu hears the Chakravyuha secret
- The GriefMourns her sixteen-year-old son
Key Relationships
Places in Subhadra's Story
Drawn from the stories Subhadra appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Pandavas.