Upon receiving a message from Rukmini, Lord Krishna vowed to kidnap her. But Jarasandha knew that Krishna and Rukmini wished to marry each other. So, he brought his men to Vidarbha as a precaution. Lord Krishna went to Vidarbha first and Balarama followed with the army. On the wedding day, when Rukmini was leaving the temple, she searched for Krishna in the crowd but did not see Him. As she was leaving in her chariot, she felt someone held her from behind. It was Lord Krishna! “I have come for you, my love!” He said as He lifted her into the chariot and sped away. Jarasandha’s men followed Lord Krishna but were defeated by Balarama’s army. Prince Rukmi tried to stop Lord Krishna but could not. Lord Krishna spared Rukmi’s life but cut half the hair on his head and half the moustache on his face and then let him go. Then, Lord Krishna returned to Dwarka with Rukmini and made her his bride.
Lord Krishna Marries Princess Rukmini
