Dec 31, 2025
Women in Mahabharata - Mayavati
She is considered to be the reincarnation of Rati, Kama's wife. In her human form, she is married to Shambara.
When Shambara kidnaps Krishna's son Pradyumna, she raises him herself, separate from the other children of Shambara, teaching him all the martial secrets of the danavas. This is something that serves Pradyumna in nearly every war that he has to fight.
When Pradyumna grows up, she guides him through killing Shambara, and marries him after Shambara's death. She is accepted by Rukmini as her daughter-in-law after Narada vouches for her and Pradyumna's relationship.
