Satyabhāmā
Satyabhama (IAST: Satyabhāmā) , also known as Satrajiti, is a Hindu goddess and the third queen consort of the Hindu god Krishna. Satyabhama is described as an incarnation of Bhumi, an aspect of Lakshmi. She is the goddess and the personification of the Earth. According to some traditions, she is regarded to have aided Krishna in defeating the asura Narakasura.
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- Avatar of Bhudevi as an aspect of Lakshmi
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- 12th-13th century sculpture of Satyabhama
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Article
13 sectionsContents
- Etymology and epithets
- Legend
- Marriage to Krishna
- Killing of Narakasura
- Tulabharam
- Mahabharata
- Penance
- In popular culture
- Bhama Kalapam
- [[Sathyabhama (1963 film)]]
- Notes
- References
- External links
Satyabhama (IAST: Satyabhāmā) , also known as Satrajiti, is a Hindu goddess and the third queen consort of the Hindu god Krishna. Satyabhama is described as an incarnation of Bhumi, an aspect of Lakshmi. She is the goddess and the personification of the Earth. According to some traditions, she is regarded to have aided Krishna in defeating the asura Narakasura.
==Etymology and epithets== The name Satyabhama comes from the Sanskrit words Satya meaning 'truth', Bha meaning 'brilliance', and Ma meaning 'Lakshmi' and 'glory'. Other nicknames include Satrajiti - Daughter of Satrajit Rajyashri - Prosperity, majesty and wealth of the kingdom, symbolizing royal beauty