Daughter of Virata, mother of Parikshit, wife of Abhimanyu. (Glossary for the Vahinis)

After Mahabharata war between the Kauravas and Pandavas, Krishna proceeded to Dwaraka. Before proceeding on His Journey, He told Dharmaraja, ‘It is a long time since I left Dwaraka. Hence, I am taking leave of all of you.’ No one used to say ‘no’ to Krishna’s words in those days. The chariot was made ready. Having come to know of the departure of Krishna, Uttara came running. She fell at the feet of Krisha and pleaded with Him, ‘Oh! Lord! Even since Abhimanyu died in the war, I am experiencing a burning sensation in my womb. I do not know why. Hence, I need your presence here. You please do not go to Dwaraka till I deliver a child. If some danger happens to the foetus in the womb, the entire clan of Pandavas will get destroyed. Please do not leave this place.’ Krishna yielded to her prayer and postponed His visit till the delivery of Uttara. Her devotion and surrender made Krishna to postpone His journey. Uttera though young in age, was a great devotee. That is the reason why Lord Krishna entered the womb to destroy the Brahmastra released by Ashwatthama. Uttara could realise this fact when she was tired and fell asleep. From then, she started chanting the divine name of Lord Krishna continuously. Whomever she came across, she used to call them Krishna! This is unparalleled in human history. Her entire feelings were surcharged with the divine name ‘Krishna’. When she delivered her child finally, it was Krishna who named him ‘Parikshit.’. Since Uttara was a noble lady and a great devotee, Krishna postponed His visit to Dwaraka at her request. People should develop such devotion and surrender to God which can even melt God’s heart. Mere words will not be able to melt the heart. Mere word will not be able to help. We should develop that power, by intense devotion and surrender. Even butter to melt, needs heat; is it not? (Beacons of Divine Wisdom Part 2, pp. 56-57)