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Vasudeva (Sanskrit: वसुदेव, IAST: Vasudeva), also called Anakadundubhi (anakas and dundubhis both refer to drums, after the musicians who played these instruments at the time of his birth), is the father of the Hindu deities Krishna (Vāsudeva, i.e. "son of Vasudeva"), Balarama, and Subhadra.
Vāsudeva (Sanskrit: वासुदेव, IAST: Vāsudeva), later incorporated as Vāsudeva-Krishna (Vāsudeva-Kṛṣṇa, "Krishna, son of Vasudeva"), Krishna-Vāsudeva or simply Krishna, was the son of Vasudeva Anakadundubhi, king of the Vrishnis in the region of Mathura.
Vasudeva, in Hindu mythology, the patronymic of the deity Krishna, a son of Vasudeva. The worshippers of Vasudeva-Krishna formed one of the earliest theistic devotional movements within Hinduism. When they merged with another group, the Bhagavata, they represented the beginnings of modern Vaishnavism, worship of the god Vishnu.
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Jan 25, 2018 · Learn the meaning and origin of the name Vasudev, which is both the patronymic and the universal name of Lord Krishna. See how Vasudev is related to Vishnu, his four Vyuha forms, and his family members.
This web page is a translation and commentary of a section from the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, a Vedic scripture, that explains the supremacy of Vāsudeva, the Personality of Godhead, in all aspects of life. It cites the Bhagavad-gītā and other sources to support the argument that Vāsudeva is the only object of worship, knowledge, sacrifice, yoga, religion and the goal of life.
Vasudevasutam Devam - Son of Vasudeva, divine lord, the killer of Kamsa and Chaanura, the supreme happiness of Devaki, we bow to Krishna, the preceptor (teacher) of the universe. - In Sanskrit with English Transliteration, Translation and Meaning.
2 days ago · Vasudeva, father of Sri Krishna, was the son of Sura and Marisa of the celebrated Yadava clan. He had a sister, Pritha, better known as Kunti later on. He was married to Devaki, daughter of Devaka, born in the equally illustrious Mahabhoja lineage.
