A Divine Union
After returning to Dvārakā and regaining his rightful place as the son of Śrī Kṛṣṇa and Rukmiṇī, the heroic Pradyumna, who was the incarnation of Kāma-deva, was soon married to Māyāvatī, his eternal consort and the incarnation of Rati.
Though she had raised him in her maternal role after his abduction by Śambara, it was always understood in the divine plan that Māyāvatī was his spiritual and eternal wife.
The wedding was celebrated with great joy and reverence in Dvārakā, and all the Yādavas honored the couple with gifts, blessings, and songs of praise.
The Birth of Aniruddha
From their sacred union was born a glorious child—Aniruddha, the grandson of Kṛṣṇa and the great-grandson of Vasudeva.
Aniruddha was powerful, valorous, and blessed with beauty, heroism, and virtue, just like his father and grandfather. As he grew, he became beloved by the people of Dvārakā and trained in all the royal arts and scriptures.
It was foretold by sages that Aniruddha would play a significant role in the divine unfolding of Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes, including the eventual fulfillment of karmic destinies of several great kings and demons.
Aniruddha’s Youth and Preparation
Aniruddha, even in his youth, was a master of:
- Weaponry and martial arts
- Scriptural wisdom and dharma
- Statesmanship and diplomacy
- And deep bhakti toward his grandfather Kṛṣṇa
He was known for his noble character and intense loyalty to his family and dharmic responsibilities. Many kings sought his hand for their daughters, and many sages foretold his great future exploits.
A Family of Divine Descents
With Aniruddha, the divine lineage of Kṛṣṇa continued into the third generation:
- Kṛṣṇa – The Supreme Lord and protector of dharma
- Pradyumna – Kāma-deva reborn, master of mystic knowledge and heroism
- Aniruddha – The future warrior who would confront enemies of dharma and unite kingdoms
This sacred lineage brought glory to the Yadu dynasty and blessed the Earth with divine presence across generations.
Lessons to Be Learned:
- The continuation of dharma and devotion often unfolds through family lineage when each generation is devoted to the Lord.
- The spiritual relationship of husband and wife, like that of Pradyumna and Māyāvatī, transcends time and circumstances.
- Aniruddha’s birth reminds us that the Lord’s legacy of righteousness is ever-expanding and divinely protected.
- Training in both spiritual and worldly knowledge makes one a complete servant of the Lord and society.
- Kṛṣṇa’s household is not mundane—it is Vaikuṇṭha on Earth, filled with love, purpose, and transcendental play.
Origin of the Story: Harivamsa Purana 3 – Chapter 132: The Marriage of Pradyumna and the Birth of Aniruddha
