Dashakam 078 Life in Dwaraka & Message from Rukmini

Dashakam 78 of Narayaneeyam is important as it describes the life of Lord Krishna in the newly established city of Dwaraka, which was divinely designed and fortified in the ocean. It highlights the joyous and prosperous life of Krishna and the Yadava people in this city. The Dasakam also includes the marriage of Krishna's elder brother Balarama to Revati, marking a significant event in their family and kingdom.

A central theme of this Dashakam is the message Krishna receives from Princess Rukmini, who is deeply in love with him but is being forced by her brother Rukmi to marry Shishupala against her wishes. Through a Brahmin messenger, she conveys her distress and pleas for Krishna to come and rescue her. Krishna, moved by her devotion and pain, promptly responds with determination to marry her, which sets the stage for their divine union.

Thus, Dashakam 78 combines the themes of divine urbanity, familial celebrations, and the beginning of the romantic and devotional story of Krishna and Rukmini, emphasizing Krishna's role as the protector and beloved of his devotees.

Namaskarams and Dhanyavadaha to Smt Savithri Ramesh and Smt Asha Murarka for their help.