Rukmini's Message to Lord Krishna

2014-11-04
Srimad Bhagavatam 10.52.25 - Rukmini's Message to Lord Krishna (download mp3)
by Damodar Prabhu at ISKCON Chowpatty
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SB 10.52.25
bandhunam icchatam datum
 krsnaya bhaginim nrpa
tato nivarya krsna-dvid
 rukmi caidyam amanyata

Translation:
O King, because Rukmi envied the Lord, he forbade his family members to give his sister to Krsna, although they wanted to. Instead, Rukmi decided to give Rukmini to Sisupala.

Purport:
Rukmi abused his position as elder brother and acted with impure motives. He would only suffer for his decision.