"O lotus-eyed one, I have heard about You from the sages. I have chosen You as my husband. Please come to Vidarbha. If I am unable to obtain You, I shall give up my life. Let Shishupala and my brother think they own me. But my heart has been stolen by the sound of Your flute. O destroyer of fear, please come and take me away."

Distressed by her brother's plan, Rukmini took a bold step. She wrote a heartfelt letter to Krishna, confessing her love and pleading for him to take her away. She sent this secret message through a trusted Brahmin, outlining a plan: Krishna should arrive at the temple of Goddess Parvati on the day of the wedding, where she would be praying. The Divine Abduction

Unlike standard romantic tales, the Swayamvar book describes the war that erupted. On the wedding day, as Rukmini walked out of the temple of Goddess Parvati, Krishna swept her onto his chariot. This led to a famous battle against Rukmi and Shishupala, where Krishna displayed his divine prowess.