History:

KUBJA means "crooked" or "hunchbacked" in Sanskrit. This name refers to a woman in Hindu mythology, especially in stories about Lord Krishna. The most well-known story is about Krishnas visit to Mathura, where he meets this name.

KUBJA worked for Kansa, a cruel king. Her job was to make and deliver sandalwood paste for the king. She had a hunched back. When Krishna met this name, he was touched by her loyalty. He asked her for the sandalwood paste, and she gladly gave it to him, even though it was for the evil Kansa. Happy with her kindness and devotion, Krishna put his foot on her foot and straightened her back, turning her into a beautiful woman.

This act of kindness and KUBJAs transformation is a well-liked story. The story shows that real beauty is on the inside, and being devoted can change you.

Description:

This name refers to a famous hunchbacked woman from Mathura. The Hindu god Krishna is said to have rescued her and made her beautiful. This story is told in the Bhagavata Purana, Brahmavaivarta Purana, and the Sur Sagar by Surdas.

According to the Bhagavata Purana, this name was a young maidservant of King Kamsa named Trivakra, who carried ointment. Krishna straightened this names body, and this name invited him to her house, but Krishna declined, promising to return later. After killing Kamsa, Krishna visited this name and fulfilled her desire.

Surdas mentions that this names good fortune was due to her virtue in a past life.

The Brahma Vaivarta Purana states that this name was the reincarnation of Shurpanakha, a demoness who competed for Rama, Krishnas previous incarnation. After uniting with Krishna, this name received Goloka and became a cowherdess named Candramukhi.

Another deity closely related to Krishna is Balarama, his older brother.