Krishna and his 16108 Wives

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Krishna, the 9th Avatar of Vishnu; In Hindu mythology, is believed to have had multiple wives and consorts. One of the most well-known stories associated with Krishna is his marriage to 16,108 women.

According to Hindu scriptures, Krishna's story is described in the ancient epic, the Mahabharata, specifically in the section known as the "Harivamsa." The narrative goes that Krishna rescued 16,100 women who had been captured and held captive by the demon Narakasura. Narakasur was a demon who kidnapped 16100 girls; Krishna defeated Narakasura and released the captive women, The girls were afraid of not being accepted by the society they expressed their desire to marry him as a token of gratitude and to protect their honor. Krishna accepted their proposal and married all 16,100 women.

 Krishna already had eight principal consorts called the Ashtabharya, which included Rukmini, Satyabhama, Jambavati, Nagnajiti, Kalindi, Mitravinda, Bhadra, and Lakshmana. These eight queens are considered the primary consorts of Krishna, and their stories are described in various Hindu texts.

It is important to note that the concept of polygamy was more prevalent in ancient times, and the practice varied across different cultures and religions. In the case of Krishna, his marriages are often understood in the context of his divine nature and his role as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who is considered the supreme deity in Hinduism.

The story of Krishna's multiple marriages serves various symbolic purposes in Hindu mythology and conveys spiritual teachings. It is seen as an allegory highlighting the relationship between the divine and the individual soul. The multitude of wives represents the numerous aspects of the human soul seeking union with the divine, with Krishna being the embodiment of that divine love.

It's important to approach these mythological narratives with an understanding of their cultural and religious significance rather than applying modern social norms and values to them.

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