and the Bhagavata Purana.

Birth and Family

Rukmi was the son of King Bhishmaka, who was also known by the name Hiranyaroma. Bhishmaka had two children: Rukmi and his younger sister Rukmini (Mahabharata, Sabha Parva). According to the Adi Parva, he was born from a portion of the Asura named Krodhavasha. According to

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