A yadava and brother of Balarama. In addition to Devaki, Vasudeva’s wives were Rohini, Bhadra, Malini, Madira, Ila, Rochana, Pauravi. With Rohini, his sons were Balarama, Gada, Sarana, Durdama, Vikala, Krita, as per Bhagavata Navamaskanda.

He was present at Draupadi’s swayamwar as per Mahabharata Adiparva Chapter 185 verse 17. After Arjuna married Subhadra, her dowry was carried from Dwaraka to Indraprastha by Gada, as per Mahabharata Adiparva Chapter 220 verse 32. When Krishna reached Dwaraka, Gada gave him a warm welcome as per Mahabharata Sabhaparva Chapter 2 verse 35. Gada was present when the Pandavas entered their palace at Indraprastha built by Maya, for the first time, as per Mahabharata Sabhaparva Chapter 4 verse 39. He was present at Yudhishtira’s rajasuya with the other yadavas as per Mahabharata Sabhaparva Chapter 34 verse 16. When Shalwa attacked Dwaraka, he was one of the yadavas entrusted with protecting it as per Mahabharata Vanaparva Chapter 15 verse 9. He accompanied Krishna to Yudhishtira’s ashwamedha as per Mahabharata Ashwamedhaparva Chapter 86 verse 9. At the time of the Yadava downfall, Krishna was very angry when Gada was attacked, as per Mahabharata Mausalaparva Chapter 3 verse 45.