Rukmi

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Rukmi is a character in Hindu mythology known as the proud and antagonistic brother of Rukmini, who opposed her marriage to Krishna.

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Rukmi canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Hindu mythological figure
mythological character
alliedWith Shishupala
appearsIn Bhagavata Purana
Mahabharata
associatedWith Rukmini’s svayamvara
characterTrait arrogance
stubbornness
conflict battle with Krishna over Rukmini’s marriage
culture Indian
describedAs antagonistic
proud
enemyOf Krishna
family Vidarbha royal family
linked to: Vidarbha dynasty
father Bhishmaka
gender male
homeRegion Vidarbha
linked to: Vidarbha region
languageOfSources Sanskrit
mythologicalCycle Krishna legends
narrativeFunction foil to Krishna
opposedMarriageOf Rukmini and Krishna
linked to: Rukmini
opposes Rukmini’s elopement with Krishna
politicalAllegiance Kingdom of Vidarbha
relativeOf Krishna
religion Hinduism
roleInText opponent of Krishna
sibling Rukmini
supportsMarriageOf Rukmini and Shishupala
title Prince of Vidarbha
tradition Vaishnavism

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Rukmini brother Rukmi
Aniruddha grandfather Rukmi
Bhishmaka child Rukmi
Bhishmaka relatedTo Rukmi