Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.24.45
Visarga· Brahmā's creationDevakī Was Chief Among Vasudeva’s Wives
“Devakī, Pauravī, Rohiṇī, Bhadrā, Madirā, Rocanā, Ilā and others were all wives of Ānakadundubhi [Vasudeva]. Among them all, Devakī was the chief.”
What the purport teaches
- Ānakadundubhi is another name for Vasudeva.
- His wives included Devakī, Pauravī, Rohiṇī, Bhadrā, Madirā, Rocanā, Ilā and others.
- Among all his wives, Devakī was the chief.
Try this today
Write down Vasudeva’s other name and the name of his chief wife.
Ask yourself
What particular distinction does this verse give Devakī?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.