Devaki

Devaki is a central maternal figure of the Krishna story: daughter of Devaka of Mathura's royal line, wife of Vasudeva and mother of Krishna; tradition regards her as a portion of Aditi. In the processed verses the Lord Himself took birth in her womb by His own will: 'devakyam vasudevasya jato yasya cikirshayaya' (SB 1.1.12).

Śrīmad Bhāgavata Mahāpurāṇa 1.1.12 — Sanskrit Wikisource (pinned oldid=110172)

Mother Krishna Deity

Devaki is the mother of Krishna. Source evidence (SB 1.1.12): Krishna was born of Devaki: 'devakyam... jatah' (SB 1.1.12) - locative of the womb marks the mother. Evidence: EXPLICIT. Direction verified: Krishna -> mother.

Mother of Krishna

The Lord was born in her womb: 'devakyam... jatah' (SB 1.1.12).

Devaki — imprisoned by — Kamsa

Devaki was imprisoned by Kamsa: 'khalena devaki kamsena ruddhaticiram shucarpita' (SB 1.8.23). Direction: prisoner -> captor; 'kamsena' is instrumental, marking the agent. Evidence: EXPLICIT.

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