Tuesday 6 June 2017

Bhima falls

Bhima asked Yudhistira - Why did Arjuna fall. Yudhistira said - Arjuna thought himself to be superior over all and was very proud. That is why he fell.
Bhima and Yudhistira proceeded further. They saw trees covered with ice. Somewhere, in the distance, they could hear the music of the heavens. 
Seeing a river, they bathed and offered water to the departed ancestors. When they had started their journey, they were six. Now only two were left. 
Yudhistira then prayed to Shiva in the form of Someshwar. Shiva blessed them. Seeing this, people approached Yudhistira and asked him to stay and rule there. They said they could see what would happen in the future. Bhima would also fall and he would have to go alone. What was the point in going. It was better if he stayed back.
Yudhistira said Do not say cruel words and let me proceed.
Saying that he and Bhima resumed their journey.
The cold was biting and soon Bhima, not able to continue dropped. The moment Bhima fell, the ground started shaking. Earthquakes came, the meditation of the sages was disturbed.
Yudhistira was devastated. Where have you gone Bhima. Your strength was unmatched. Who will now talk to me. Who will argue with me. You helped us when we were in the forest, by carrying us on your shoulders. You killed Hidimb and married Hidimba. You killed Bakasura and helped the brahmins. Killer of Kichaka and Jarasandha, where are you. You used to stay awake and guard us when we slept. You killed all the sons of Dhritarashtra and now you lie here.
Yudhistira cried the way Rama had cried when Lakshmana had fallen, struck by the spear of Ravana.
He then thought Why did Bhima fall. He realized that Bhima had fallen because he had lied to Drona saying his son was dead.

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