Why did Lord Krishna enter the world as Devaki and Vasudeva’s eighth child? The number may look like a simple detail from the birth story, but Hindu traditions and later spiritual interpretations attach deeper symbolism to it. Before Krishna’s arrival, Devaki’s first six children were killed by Kamsa, while the seventh, Balarama, was mystically transferred to Rohini’s womb. Then came Krishna on Ashtami. Beyond the dramatic story lies a powerful spiritual idea: sometimes transformation begins only after fear, attachment and inner obstacles are confronted. But there is another mystery too. Why is the number eight repeatedly associated with Krishna?
