Satyabhama
Krishna's 3rd wife
Satyabhama (IAST: Satyabhāmā) , also known as Satrajiti, is a Hindu goddess and the third queen consort of the Hindu god Krishna. Satyabhama is described as an incarnation of Bhumi, an aspect of Lakshmi. She is the goddess and the personification of the Earth. According to some traditions, she is regarded to have aided Krishna in defeating the asura Narakasura.
Etymology and epithets
The name Satyabhama comes from the Sanskrit words Satya meaning 'truth', Bha meaning 'brilliance', and Ma meaning 'Lakshmi' and 'glory'. Other nicknames include
Satrajiti - Daughter of Satrajit
Rajyashri - Prosperity, majesty and wealth of the kingdom, symbolizing royal beauty
Legend
Marriage to Krishna
Satyabhama was the daughter of Yadava King Satrajita, the royal treasurer of Dvaraka, who was the owner of the Syamantaka jewel. Satrajita, who secured the jewel from the sun-god Surya and would not part with it even when Krishna, the king of Dvaraka, asked for it saying it would be safe with him. Shortly thereafter, Prasena, the brother of Satrajita, went out hunting wearing the jewel but was killed by a lion. Jambavan, known for his role in the Ramayana, killed the lion and gave the jewel to his daughter Jambavati. When Prasena did not return, there were accusations of Krishna murdering Prasena for stealing the jewel for himself.
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