Background: Princess Rukmini was the daughter of King Bhishmaka of Vidarbha. She was an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi. From a young age, she had heard of Lord Krishna’s divine qualities, his valor, and his beauty, and she had secretly chosen him as her husband.
Rukmi, enraged, chased Krishna with a massive army. A fierce battle ensued. Rukmi challenged Krishna and was defeated. Krishna was about to kill Rukmi, but Rukmini begged for her brother’s life, falling at Krishna’s feet. Krishna spared Rukmi but as punishment, shaved his head (a great dishonor for a prince) and let him go. rukmini swayamvar
Upon reading the letter, Krishna immediately set out for Vidarbha with his elder brother Balarama and an army. He did not wait for an invitation. Background: Princess Rukmini was the daughter of King