Sages & Others
Vasudeva
वसुदेव
Father of Krishna
Who was Vasudeva?
Vasudeva (वसुदेव): Father of Krishna, one of the sages and supporting figures in the Mahabharata. Yadava chief and father of Krishna and Balarama, who carried the newborn Krishna across the storming Yamuna to safety in Gokula while Mathura's prison doors stood open by divine grace.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | वसुदेव |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | Father of Krishna |
| Faction | Sages & Others |
| Key traits | steadfast, courageous, devout |
| Featured in | 4 stories |
About Vasudeva
Yadava chief and father of Krishna and Balarama, who carried the newborn Krishna across the storming Yamuna to safety in Gokula while Mathura's prison doors stood open by divine grace.
In Their Words
The river parted for the child in my arms - what fear is left to me?
Vasudeva
Traits
- steadfast
- courageous
- devout
Story Appearances
Places in Vasudeva's Story
Drawn from the stories Vasudeva appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Sages & Others.