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Yudhishthira’s wife Devika in the Mahabharata: In the epic Mahabharata, Yudhishthir is a major character as well as a disciplined and just person, yet there remains a mystery about his wife. She is rarely seen with Yudhishthira in public, she was not with him even during his exile, nor even during his journey to heaven.
Apart from Draupadi, the eldest brother Yudhishthir among the Pandavas had another wife, whose name was Devika. She was also the daughter of King Govasena of Shiva kingdom and a Kshatriya princess. Despite her prominent role, there is very little information related to her in Mahabharata, due to which she remains a mysterious personality somewhere.
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Did Yudhishthir marry Devika before his exile period?
Actually Devika was married to Yudhishthir before the period of exile, although she married Yudhishthir after Draupadi. Yudhishthir had declared himself unmarried in his first meeting with King Drupada, whereas he was already married to Devika.
The timing of their marriage is uncertain, with some sources stating that it took place after Yudhishthira’s coronation as crown prince, while others claim that it took place after the Kurukshetra War.
Yaudheya, son of Yudhishthir and Devika
During the 14-year exile of the Pandavas, Devika stayed with Yudhishthir’s mother Kunti instead of accompanying them. Yudhishthir and Devika also had a son, whose name was Yaudheya. In the Mahabharata, Yudhishthir’s son attained heroic glory while fighting on behalf of the Pandavas.
Devika is known as a pious woman, who held a revered place among the women in the epic, like a gem. She lived in Hastinapura and Indraprastha with Yudhishthira, who was kind and affectionate towards her.
Devika is also considered to be the incarnation of Mata Urmila, Yamadharma’s wife, and was one of the greatest devotees of Lord Krishna.
Devika description in Adiparva chapter of Mahabharata
A brief description of Devika can be seen in the Adiparva chapter of Mahabharata. His character was remarkable, but paled in comparison to the compelling story of Draupadi, leading to a relatively quiet and background life. Despite this, she gave priority to good relations with Draupadi and all the Pandavas also respected her and had a motherly feeling towards her.
There is no mention of Devika’s death anywhere in the book. According to beliefs, Yudhishthir died during the last leg of his Himalayan journey or died later.
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