Why Krishna S Satyabhama May Have Been A Seasoned Feminist
Who is Satyabhama? Satyabhama’s volatile temperament may be attributed to the fact that she is an incarnation of the earth goddess, Bhudevi. Unlike the playful yet docile Lakshmi, Bhudevi is a primal and wild woman archetype. Such women, even if married, submit to no one’s authority. Indeed, in southern India, the idea of Vishnu having two wives – Sridevi (Lakshmi) and Bhudevi is rather popular. It draws from the myth of the Varaha avatar....