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Shrutashrava

Krishna's paternal aunt, the mother of Shishupala.

Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Mahabharata, with other tellings (Puranic traditions (Harivamsha, Bhagavata Purana), Regional retellings) noted where relevant.

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Relationships

Parents
Shurasena
Siblings
Kunti · Vasudeva
Children
Shishupala

Introduction

Shrutashrava is the daughter of Shurasena, the sister of Vasudeva and Kunti, and the mother of Shishupala, the king of Chedi.

Family

The promise

When Shishupala's hostility to Krishna became clear, Shrutashrava asked Krishna to forgive his offences. Krishna agreed to forgive a hundred. At the Rajasuya, after the hundredth had passed, Krishna killed Shishupala.

Sources

  1. Mahabharata, Sabha Parva (primary text) — https://sacred-texts.com/hin/maha/index.htm

This entry is independently written for myVamsam using the sources listed above. Where traditions differ, this entry identifies the relevant tradition rather than presenting one account as universally established fact.