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Subhadra

The sister of Krishna and wife of Arjuna, mother of Abhimanyu.

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.

Relationships

Parents
Vasudeva · Rohini
Spouse
Arjuna
Siblings
Balarama · Krishna
Children
Abhimanyu

Introduction

Subhadra is the daughter of Vasudeva and Rohini, and the sister of Krishna and Balarama. She is the wife of Arjuna and the mother of Abhimanyu.

This article primarily follows the Mahabharata. Where a well-known detail comes from a Puranic or later source, the article identifies it.

Family

Marriage to Arjuna

Balarama wanted to marry her to Duryodhana. Arjuna, on Krishna's advice, took Subhadra away from a festival at Dwaraka. Balarama was angry but agreed after Krishna spoke to him.

Family

She was the mother of Abhimanyu, and the grandmother of Parikshit. After the war, Subhadra lived at Hastinapura with Draupadi and Uttara.

Sources

  1. Mahabharata, Adi 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.