Appearance of Sri Rukmini Devi
Srimati Rukmini Devi is the eternal consort of Lord Krsna in Dvaraka. When Rukmini and Krsna descend to this world, they enact many pastimes, including their marriage.
Rukmini Devi was the daughter of a king, and her elder brother arranged for her marriage with Sisupala, a determined enemy of Krsna. Desiring to marry Krsna, Rukmini sent a letter addressed to Him through a trusted brahmana. Here is part of that letter: “My dear Krsna, O infallible and most beautiful one, any human being who happens to hear about Your transcendental form and pastimes immediately absorbs though his ears Your name, fame, and qualities; thus all his material pangs subside, and he fixes Your form in his heart. Through such transcendental love for You, he always sees you within himself; and by this process all his desires are fulfilled.
Similarly, I have heard of your transcendental qualities. I may be shameless in expressing myself directly, but You have captivated me and taken my heart. You may suspect that I am an unmarried young girl and may doubt my steadiness of character. But, my dear Mukunda, You are the supreme lion among human beings, the supreme person among persons. Any girl, though not yet having left her home, or even any woman of the highest chastity, would desire to marry You, being captivated by Your unprecedented character, knowledge, opulence, and position.
I know that You are the husband of the goddess of fortune and are very kind toward your devotees; therefore I have decided to become your eternal maidservant. My dear Lord, I dedicate my life and soul unto Your lotus feet.”
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