1) Character in the Mahabharata 
In Indian epic poetry, Vasudeva (Devanagari वसुदेव, IAST {IAST|Vasudeva}) is the father of Krishna, the son of Shoorsen, of the Yadu and Vrishni dynasties. He was brother of King Nand Baba who was foster father of Lord Krishna. His sister Kunti was married to Pandu. Kunti plays a big role later in the war Mahabharata. Vasudeva was a pa...