Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c9.1576
Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c9.1576
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(i) The sons Bhīma and others were born to Śrī Kṛṣṇa by Satyabhāmā. (Agni Purāṇa, Chapter 276).
(ii) Narakāsura stole the ear-rings of Aditi, the mother of the devas. Śrī Kṛṣṇa and Satyabhāmā went to fight with Narakāsura. They killed him and recovered the ear-rings and gave them back to Aditi. At that time Aditi blessed Satyabhāmā thus: "Till Śrī Kṛṣṇa forsakes his body you will not be affected by old age. Moreover you will always have a divine fragrance and good qualities." (M.B. Sabhā Parva, Chapter 38).
(iii) Satyabhāmā had a beautiful white palace in Dvārakā. The steps of the palace were paved with jewels. To those who pass over its steps, hot season will appear to be cold. (M.B. Dākṣiṇātya Pāṭha, Sabhā Parva, Chapter 38),
(iv) When the Pāṇḍavas were living in the Kāmyaka forest at the time of their forest life, Śrī Kṛṣṇa and Satyabhāmā paid them a visit. (M.B. Vana Parva, Chapter 183, Verse 11).
(v) At this time Satyabhāmā asked Pāñcālī about the means and ways to bring the husband over to her side. (M.B. Vana Parva, Chapter 238, Verse 4).
(vi) When Arjuna came to Dvārakā, after Śrī Kṛṣṇa had forsaken his body, Satyabhāmā lamented with the other queens for a long time. (M.B. Mausala Parva, Chapter 5, Verse 13).
(vii) After this Satyabhāmā went to the forest for penance. (M.B. Mausala Parva, Chapter 7, Verse 74).
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- Agnipurāṇa — Vyāsa, Sanskrit
- Mahābhārata — Vyāsa, Sanskrit