The Adi-Parva of Mahabharata has 19 sub parvas.
Showing posts with label Krishna. Show all posts
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Monday, 1 June 2026
Saturday, 27 May 2017
Arjuna sees the body of Krishna
In Hastinapura, Druka met Yudhistira. He said Krishna sent his best wishes and was missing his best friend Arjuna and wanted to meet him. Daruka had come to fetch Arjuna.
The Pandavas asked Daruka to relax and be comfortable. Having seen all the dead Yadavas, Daruka was anxious to hurry back fast.
Yudhistira wondered why the charioteer of the Supreme Being was so anxious to hurry back. He asked Daruka - Why do you look so restless? How are the Yadava elders and great heroes doing? How is Krishna?
With folded hands Daruka said - I will tell you all in time. Please send Arjuna with me now. Krishna wants to see him.
Yudhistira gave permission.
Arjuna was surprised to Dwaraka. This was not the city he knew. It was quiet. No men were seen. Only women were around. All faces looked sad. Flocks of vultures and crows were flying around.
Arjuna spotted Vasudeva along with Devaki and Rohini. He went to them and bowing to them, asked what was the reason for this?
No one said a work. All they did was take the name of Krishna. Tears were flowing from their eyes.
Daruka said - If you want to see the Lord, please hurry. All the Yadava men are in one place.
Arjuna and Daruka arrived at Prabhasa. There Arjuna saw the dead Yadavas. He then spotted the body of Balarama and seeing that he began crying.
Then moving around, he went to the tree and there he saw the body of Krishna.
Arjuna went and lifted the body of Krishna in his hands. He began crying out. O Krishna. Where have you gone. You are the soul of all. How will I live without you. Whenever I came here, I was relieved and felt calm when I saw you. Where have you gone. You have Krishna and Arjuna are the same. How could you then leave me and go? Please look at me once and address me as your friend. You are lying on the bare ground and the sun's harsh rays are coming on your face. How will I go back to Hastinapura? What will I tell my brothers and Draupadi? I am unfortunate that I am alive when you are gone.
Daruka said to Arjuna - Please control yourself. Please perform the last rites for all the departed ones.
Piles of sandal wood was organized. Vasudeva, Rohini, Devaki and Revati, wife of Balarama, entered the pyre.
Arjuna performed the last rites of all.
The Pandavas asked Daruka to relax and be comfortable. Having seen all the dead Yadavas, Daruka was anxious to hurry back fast.
Yudhistira wondered why the charioteer of the Supreme Being was so anxious to hurry back. He asked Daruka - Why do you look so restless? How are the Yadava elders and great heroes doing? How is Krishna?
With folded hands Daruka said - I will tell you all in time. Please send Arjuna with me now. Krishna wants to see him.
Yudhistira gave permission.
Arjuna was surprised to Dwaraka. This was not the city he knew. It was quiet. No men were seen. Only women were around. All faces looked sad. Flocks of vultures and crows were flying around.
Arjuna spotted Vasudeva along with Devaki and Rohini. He went to them and bowing to them, asked what was the reason for this?
No one said a work. All they did was take the name of Krishna. Tears were flowing from their eyes.
Daruka said - If you want to see the Lord, please hurry. All the Yadava men are in one place.
Arjuna and Daruka arrived at Prabhasa. There Arjuna saw the dead Yadavas. He then spotted the body of Balarama and seeing that he began crying.
Then moving around, he went to the tree and there he saw the body of Krishna.
Arjuna went and lifted the body of Krishna in his hands. He began crying out. O Krishna. Where have you gone. You are the soul of all. How will I live without you. Whenever I came here, I was relieved and felt calm when I saw you. Where have you gone. You have Krishna and Arjuna are the same. How could you then leave me and go? Please look at me once and address me as your friend. You are lying on the bare ground and the sun's harsh rays are coming on your face. How will I go back to Hastinapura? What will I tell my brothers and Draupadi? I am unfortunate that I am alive when you are gone.
Daruka said to Arjuna - Please control yourself. Please perform the last rites for all the departed ones.
Piles of sandal wood was organized. Vasudeva, Rohini, Devaki and Revati, wife of Balarama, entered the pyre.
Arjuna performed the last rites of all.
Friday, 26 May 2017
Krishna leaves his mortal body
Praise to Krishna, who respecting Gandhari's curse, destroyed his own clan.
No one was alive there, except him. Krishna decided to give up his body. He sat down under a tree, one foot resting on the ground, the other crossed over, and pointed in the air.
Jara, the hunter, happened to pass by. He saw Krishna's foot and thought this was an ear of a deer. He used the arrow that he had crafted from the piece of the iron club, that he had got. The arrow struck Krishna.
Jara came rushing to fetch his kill. He was shocked to see Krishna, wounded by his arrow. Jara fell on the ground and began pleading for forgiveness saying he had no clue he would end up committing such a blunder.
Krishna said Do not worry. You have done nothing wrong. As Rama, I had gone to the forest to uphold the word of my father, Dasharatha. My wive, Sita, was captured by Ravana. Searching for her, I came across some vanaras. They said they were hiding because of Vali. I killed that Vali. You were Angada, son of Vali. After the war with Ravana was over, I wanted to give you something for your help. You had said you wanted to kill the one who had killed your father. Today your wish is fulfilled. Go to heaven.
With drums and musical instruments playing in the heaven, Krishna left his mortal body.
No one was alive there, except him. Krishna decided to give up his body. He sat down under a tree, one foot resting on the ground, the other crossed over, and pointed in the air.
Jara, the hunter, happened to pass by. He saw Krishna's foot and thought this was an ear of a deer. He used the arrow that he had crafted from the piece of the iron club, that he had got. The arrow struck Krishna.
Jara came rushing to fetch his kill. He was shocked to see Krishna, wounded by his arrow. Jara fell on the ground and began pleading for forgiveness saying he had no clue he would end up committing such a blunder.
Krishna said Do not worry. You have done nothing wrong. As Rama, I had gone to the forest to uphold the word of my father, Dasharatha. My wive, Sita, was captured by Ravana. Searching for her, I came across some vanaras. They said they were hiding because of Vali. I killed that Vali. You were Angada, son of Vali. After the war with Ravana was over, I wanted to give you something for your help. You had said you wanted to kill the one who had killed your father. Today your wish is fulfilled. Go to heaven.
With drums and musical instruments playing in the heaven, Krishna left his mortal body.
Thursday, 25 May 2017
Balarama passes away
Thus Krishna and Satyaki kept insulting each other. Kritavarma heard this. He said to Satyaki - How dare you insult Krishna. You think you have done a great deed by killing Bhurishrava. You have insulted me too. Yes, I fought for the Kauravas.I did not kill the Pandava sons there. It was all done by the son of Drona. Why do you pull my name into that, as a killer? I will kill you now.
Satyaki said See who is feeling the pinch now. I will make an end of you now.
Saying this, Satyaki rushed and killed Kritavarma with his sword.
Seeing this, fight broke out. Groups formed and each started fighting the other. Arrows started flying in the sky. People were killing each other.
Krishna and Balarama stood still, looking at the massacre happening.
Spears went flying, hitting each other. Rocks were hurled at each other. Soon the people who survived exhausted all their weapons.
Krishna pointed out to the clump of grass that had grown where the club had been ground. He asked the people to use that as a weapon. The people, not thinking, did just that. They started hitting each other with the grass. The grass struck the others like iron clubs.
Soon all were dead. Krishna then called Daruka. He said - Go to Dwaraka. Take Braja with you and take him to Mathura. Take the women folk also with you. It is time for me to leave this earth. Seven days from now, will be a full moon of the month of Kartika. Under the Kirttika constellation, that will be the day when the ocean will engulf Dwaraka. Once you have done this, you will then go to Hastinapura. From there, fetch Arjuna for me. Braja is my great grand son. He is the son of Aniruddha and thus the grand son of Pradyumna.
Daruka left with Braja, son of Aniruddha and Usha. He left Braja in Mathura. Then he went back to Dwaraka and gave Krishna's message. Hearing this, all fell in a swoon.
He then went back where Krishna was.
All except Krishna and Balarama were dead. Krishna asked to Daruka to rush to Hastinapura and fetch Arjuna.
Sad at the sight of things, Daruka left for Hastinapura.
Krishna then said to Balarama - Please stay here. I will go to Dwaraka and visit our parents and inform them. Till then, do not move from here.
Krishna went and told his parents - We went to Prabhasa to counter the effects of the ill omens. There all lost their lives. Only myself and Balarama survived. Heave with grief, Balarama has decided not to return back. I myself have decided to quit this life. Forget all longings of this life. Get engrossed in devotion and love of God.
Krishna came back where Balarama was. The brothers hugged each other. Balarama then sat in a yogic pose and gave up his life.
Satyaki said See who is feeling the pinch now. I will make an end of you now.
Saying this, Satyaki rushed and killed Kritavarma with his sword.
Seeing this, fight broke out. Groups formed and each started fighting the other. Arrows started flying in the sky. People were killing each other.
Krishna and Balarama stood still, looking at the massacre happening.
Spears went flying, hitting each other. Rocks were hurled at each other. Soon the people who survived exhausted all their weapons.
Krishna pointed out to the clump of grass that had grown where the club had been ground. He asked the people to use that as a weapon. The people, not thinking, did just that. They started hitting each other with the grass. The grass struck the others like iron clubs.
Soon all were dead. Krishna then called Daruka. He said - Go to Dwaraka. Take Braja with you and take him to Mathura. Take the women folk also with you. It is time for me to leave this earth. Seven days from now, will be a full moon of the month of Kartika. Under the Kirttika constellation, that will be the day when the ocean will engulf Dwaraka. Once you have done this, you will then go to Hastinapura. From there, fetch Arjuna for me. Braja is my great grand son. He is the son of Aniruddha and thus the grand son of Pradyumna.
Daruka left with Braja, son of Aniruddha and Usha. He left Braja in Mathura. Then he went back to Dwaraka and gave Krishna's message. Hearing this, all fell in a swoon.
He then went back where Krishna was.
All except Krishna and Balarama were dead. Krishna asked to Daruka to rush to Hastinapura and fetch Arjuna.
Sad at the sight of things, Daruka left for Hastinapura.
Krishna then said to Balarama - Please stay here. I will go to Dwaraka and visit our parents and inform them. Till then, do not move from here.
Krishna went and told his parents - We went to Prabhasa to counter the effects of the ill omens. There all lost their lives. Only myself and Balarama survived. Heave with grief, Balarama has decided not to return back. I myself have decided to quit this life. Forget all longings of this life. Get engrossed in devotion and love of God.
Krishna came back where Balarama was. The brothers hugged each other. Balarama then sat in a yogic pose and gave up his life.
Wednesday, 24 May 2017
Krishna and Satyaki insult each other
Krishna smiled and said I am aware of your valor. I want to hear from you. I know you fought with Karna once and then had to flee. You fought Drona and there too you fled. Bhurisharava would have killed you, if Arjuna had not intervened. You killed Bhurishrava when he was nearly dead, with his hands cut off. You are not fit to be a hero. Go elsewhere and set your own clan.
All who heard this wondered. Satyaki was very dear to Krishna. How could Krishna say this to him?
Satyaki had been drinking. He started shivering in rage. He said - How dare you talk to me thus? You think no one knows off your great deeds? You knew of the attack on the sons of Pandavas thus you told them to sleep elsewhere. You used cunning methods to win the battle, and then you sit, praised by all. You are s shrewd person, a sinner. You grew up among the cow herds of Vrindavana and are thus known as Gopala. You have become proud. How could you insult me? When Yudhistira performed the Rajsuya sacrifice, Bhishma suggested that you be worshiped. Many kings protested. You did not say anything. I even doubt your parentage. Vasudeva Vasudeva had gone to attend the swayamvara of the daughter of the king, Devak. Your father, seeing her, captured and took her away forcibly. Your father was attacked by the other suitors. My father helped Vasudeva escape. Somdatta was a person was defeated. He had then prayed to avenge the insult and Bhurishrava was born.
Pandavas are dear to you. You brought about their downfall.It is because of you, that they lost their dear ones.
All who heard this wondered. Satyaki was very dear to Krishna. How could Krishna say this to him?
Satyaki had been drinking. He started shivering in rage. He said - How dare you talk to me thus? You think no one knows off your great deeds? You knew of the attack on the sons of Pandavas thus you told them to sleep elsewhere. You used cunning methods to win the battle, and then you sit, praised by all. You are s shrewd person, a sinner. You grew up among the cow herds of Vrindavana and are thus known as Gopala. You have become proud. How could you insult me? When Yudhistira performed the Rajsuya sacrifice, Bhishma suggested that you be worshiped. Many kings protested. You did not say anything. I even doubt your parentage. Vasudeva Vasudeva had gone to attend the swayamvara of the daughter of the king, Devak. Your father, seeing her, captured and took her away forcibly. Your father was attacked by the other suitors. My father helped Vasudeva escape. Somdatta was a person was defeated. He had then prayed to avenge the insult and Bhurishrava was born.
Pandavas are dear to you. You brought about their downfall.It is because of you, that they lost their dear ones.
Tuesday, 23 May 2017
Krishna and Balarama start their journey for Prabhasa
Where the men had ground the club, there suddenly grew wild grass. The piece of metal that had been thrown in the water, was swallowed by a huge fish. The fish was caught and brought to the royal kitchen. When the fish was cut open, the iron piece was found. A hunter called Jara, asked for the iron piece so that he could form an arrow from that. He was given that piece.
Krishna, meanwhile, went to Balarama. He said We have stayed here for a long time. We have done what we had come to do. There is no point in delaying our departure any longer. It is time for us to leave Dwaraka and return back. Before we go, we need to initiate the destruction of the city. Let us go to Prabhasa for a bath in the waters.
Balarama agreed and both Krishna and Balarama started for Prabhasa with their family members. On the way they saw many ill omens. An earthquake happened. Comets were seen in the sky. Weird noises were heard. Many buildings began falling down. Dogs and Jackals were heard howling. People began running around, looking for their dear ones.
The Gods in the heaven began praying to Krishna. They said You have been on earth for long. This creation is yours. Please find a way to leave this and return.
Krishna said In due course I will be returning back.This Dwaraka was my creation. The destruction of this has been initiated. Once this is gone, I will be back.
Krishna called the young men of the royal family and said - Ill omens have been seen around. Please have a dip in the holy waters of Prabhasa. That will bring relief from the omens.
He then went to Ugrasena and his father and said it was time for him to leave the world.
While only the women stayed back, all the men of Dwaraka went along with Krishna towards Prabhasa.
On the way Krishna asked Satyaki - Tell me how you fought in the great battle along with the Pandavas.
Satyaki said - I fought with all my might. I contributed my part and killed many great warriors. You yourself were there and saw how I fought.
Krishna, meanwhile, went to Balarama. He said We have stayed here for a long time. We have done what we had come to do. There is no point in delaying our departure any longer. It is time for us to leave Dwaraka and return back. Before we go, we need to initiate the destruction of the city. Let us go to Prabhasa for a bath in the waters.
Balarama agreed and both Krishna and Balarama started for Prabhasa with their family members. On the way they saw many ill omens. An earthquake happened. Comets were seen in the sky. Weird noises were heard. Many buildings began falling down. Dogs and Jackals were heard howling. People began running around, looking for their dear ones.
The Gods in the heaven began praying to Krishna. They said You have been on earth for long. This creation is yours. Please find a way to leave this and return.
Krishna said In due course I will be returning back.This Dwaraka was my creation. The destruction of this has been initiated. Once this is gone, I will be back.
Krishna called the young men of the royal family and said - Ill omens have been seen around. Please have a dip in the holy waters of Prabhasa. That will bring relief from the omens.
He then went to Ugrasena and his father and said it was time for him to leave the world.
While only the women stayed back, all the men of Dwaraka went along with Krishna towards Prabhasa.
On the way Krishna asked Satyaki - Tell me how you fought in the great battle along with the Pandavas.
Satyaki said - I fought with all my might. I contributed my part and killed many great warriors. You yourself were there and saw how I fought.
Monday, 22 May 2017
Samba gives birth to a club
Having heard all this, Janmajeya asked the sage - What did Krishna do after he left?
The sage said -
Krishna roamed around in Dwaraka with his eight of his wives, Rukmini, Jambavati, Satyabhama, Nagnajiti, Bhadra, Mitravindi, Kalindi and Madri, who took care of him and served him well.
Seeing this in heaven, Brahma said Krishna went to earth to serve a purpose. He was there to kill the evil and give relief to the earth. He has done that. It now time for him to return back.
Krishna also realized this. He looked around. Every thing was fine. All were living peacefully. No one fought with each other. He wondered what to do. The people were living well. This also was destined to end. How would this happen? He then remembered Gandhari's curse. Not a single person would be left alive.
Krishna went to his father, Vasudeva. He asked him to perform a sacrifice and invite all great sages for that. Vasudeva agreed. Sages were invited. They began coming.
The sons of Krishna saw the sages coming and they decided to play a prank. They asked Samba, son of Jambavati to dress up as a pregnant woman. Samba dressed up in wonderful clothes, flowers and jewels. Fruits were added in the body to give the form of breasts. An iron ball was hidden in the dress, that gave the appearance of pregnancy. They took Samba where the sages were and said - This woman has been pregnant for long. How will she have a child? When will it be?
The sages closed their eyes and realized what was happening. One of them said - O Sons of Krishna, You are playing a trick on us. This is not part of your nature. The iron ball that you have used to depict pregnancy will be the cause of the destruction of your dynasty.
Hearing this, the sons of Krishna were scared. Samba then started screaming in pain and gave birth to an iron club (mushala). They were wondering what to do. What they had done was for jest. They had never realized that this would take such a serious turn. They were afraid of facing Krishna, fearing his rage.
Krishna knew this. He went to his sons. He asked them why they were quiet. They told him what had happened. Hearing this, Krishna said - Do not worry. Take the club to the banks of the river at Prabhasa. There, rub the club on the rocks and grind it.
They did that and began rubbing and grinding the club. Soon it was almost powdered except a small triangular piece. It was so small that they were unable to grind it. They flung that piece in the water and left for Dwaraka.
Coming back, they told Krishna what had happened. Krishna told them not to worry.
The sage said -
Krishna roamed around in Dwaraka with his eight of his wives, Rukmini, Jambavati, Satyabhama, Nagnajiti, Bhadra, Mitravindi, Kalindi and Madri, who took care of him and served him well.
Seeing this in heaven, Brahma said Krishna went to earth to serve a purpose. He was there to kill the evil and give relief to the earth. He has done that. It now time for him to return back.
Krishna also realized this. He looked around. Every thing was fine. All were living peacefully. No one fought with each other. He wondered what to do. The people were living well. This also was destined to end. How would this happen? He then remembered Gandhari's curse. Not a single person would be left alive.
Krishna went to his father, Vasudeva. He asked him to perform a sacrifice and invite all great sages for that. Vasudeva agreed. Sages were invited. They began coming.
The sons of Krishna saw the sages coming and they decided to play a prank. They asked Samba, son of Jambavati to dress up as a pregnant woman. Samba dressed up in wonderful clothes, flowers and jewels. Fruits were added in the body to give the form of breasts. An iron ball was hidden in the dress, that gave the appearance of pregnancy. They took Samba where the sages were and said - This woman has been pregnant for long. How will she have a child? When will it be?
The sages closed their eyes and realized what was happening. One of them said - O Sons of Krishna, You are playing a trick on us. This is not part of your nature. The iron ball that you have used to depict pregnancy will be the cause of the destruction of your dynasty.
Hearing this, the sons of Krishna were scared. Samba then started screaming in pain and gave birth to an iron club (mushala). They were wondering what to do. What they had done was for jest. They had never realized that this would take such a serious turn. They were afraid of facing Krishna, fearing his rage.
Krishna knew this. He went to his sons. He asked them why they were quiet. They told him what had happened. Hearing this, Krishna said - Do not worry. Take the club to the banks of the river at Prabhasa. There, rub the club on the rocks and grind it.
They did that and began rubbing and grinding the club. Soon it was almost powdered except a small triangular piece. It was so small that they were unable to grind it. They flung that piece in the water and left for Dwaraka.
Coming back, they told Krishna what had happened. Krishna told them not to worry.
Wednesday, 10 May 2017
Fight with Yama
Janmajeya asked the sage - Where did the horse go now? The sage said -
The horse travelled towards the kingdom of Saraswatipur. This land was ruled by a king called Veerbrahma. This is the land where the horse went, followed by Krishna and Arjuna. The king had five sons. These sons spotted the horse and captured it.
Vrishaketu went to fight first. He was followed by Babruvahan. The two fought and defeated the five princes.
The princes went and reported this to their father. Their father sent for his son-in-law, Yama, son of Surya, and asked him to go and fight.
Yama came to fight with his club, riding on his buffalo.
Seeing him, the Pandava army was scared.
Yama defeated all who came to fight him.
Finally Arjuna came and he too could stand against Yama. Arjuna went back to Krishna and asked Why had the God of Death come to fight?
Krishna said - This is an old story. The king Veerbrahma had a daughter called Malini. The king decided to arrange for a swayamvara for her but she said she wanted to marry Yama.
The king not sure what to do, sent for Narada. When Narada came, the king welcomed him by washing his feet. He then told the celestial sage about his daughter's wish.
Narada went to Yama as a mediator. Yama welcomed the sage and asked for the reason for his visit. Narada expressed the wish of Malini and Yama agreed.
At an appropriate time, Malini was given away to Yama.
The king then asked Yama to stay with him, in his kingdom.
Yama said he would stay till Nara and Narayana came to the kingdom. After seeing them, he would leave.
The king was also very happy, hearing that the great Lord would be visiting his kingdom.
Veerbrahma, hearing off the defeat of his sons, entered the battlefield. Both Yama and Veerbrahma began fighting. Seeing this, Arjuna invoked the Vaishnava astra, Veerbrahma, seeing the weapon fled. Yama managed to control the weapon. Hanumana, who was seated on the chariot of Arjuna, got angry seeing this. He grabbed Yama in his tail and decided to drown him in the ocean. Yama appealed to Krishna for help but Krishna asked Yama to appeal to Hanumana himself.
Yama said I know there is no one stronger than you, O son of Pawan. You burnt the city of Lanka. Please do not do the same here.
Hanumana smiled and left Yama. Yama went and bowed down to Krishna. He then asked Krishna to meet Veerbrahma. Krishna agreed.
Veerbrahma, came forward and bowed down to Krishna.
Yama then left for his abode. Giving control of the kingdom to his sons, Veerbrahma, then joined Arjuna in his journey forward.
The horse travelled towards the kingdom of Saraswatipur. This land was ruled by a king called Veerbrahma. This is the land where the horse went, followed by Krishna and Arjuna. The king had five sons. These sons spotted the horse and captured it.
Vrishaketu went to fight first. He was followed by Babruvahan. The two fought and defeated the five princes.
The princes went and reported this to their father. Their father sent for his son-in-law, Yama, son of Surya, and asked him to go and fight.
Yama came to fight with his club, riding on his buffalo.
Seeing him, the Pandava army was scared.
Yama defeated all who came to fight him.
Finally Arjuna came and he too could stand against Yama. Arjuna went back to Krishna and asked Why had the God of Death come to fight?
Krishna said - This is an old story. The king Veerbrahma had a daughter called Malini. The king decided to arrange for a swayamvara for her but she said she wanted to marry Yama.
The king not sure what to do, sent for Narada. When Narada came, the king welcomed him by washing his feet. He then told the celestial sage about his daughter's wish.
Narada went to Yama as a mediator. Yama welcomed the sage and asked for the reason for his visit. Narada expressed the wish of Malini and Yama agreed.
At an appropriate time, Malini was given away to Yama.
The king then asked Yama to stay with him, in his kingdom.
Yama said he would stay till Nara and Narayana came to the kingdom. After seeing them, he would leave.
The king was also very happy, hearing that the great Lord would be visiting his kingdom.
Veerbrahma, hearing off the defeat of his sons, entered the battlefield. Both Yama and Veerbrahma began fighting. Seeing this, Arjuna invoked the Vaishnava astra, Veerbrahma, seeing the weapon fled. Yama managed to control the weapon. Hanumana, who was seated on the chariot of Arjuna, got angry seeing this. He grabbed Yama in his tail and decided to drown him in the ocean. Yama appealed to Krishna for help but Krishna asked Yama to appeal to Hanumana himself.
Yama said I know there is no one stronger than you, O son of Pawan. You burnt the city of Lanka. Please do not do the same here.
Hanumana smiled and left Yama. Yama went and bowed down to Krishna. He then asked Krishna to meet Veerbrahma. Krishna agreed.
Veerbrahma, came forward and bowed down to Krishna.
Yama then left for his abode. Giving control of the kingdom to his sons, Veerbrahma, then joined Arjuna in his journey forward.
Tuesday, 9 May 2017
Krishna and Arjuna as guise of brahmans
Happy at the words of his son, the king hugged him. He said Krishna has come to my land. I am blessed. Keep the horse tied till I get to serve Krishna. I am amazed at your skill. You single handed, fought and defeat the great warriors.
Saying this the king sat on his throne.
Krishna, took the guise of an old brahmin. With Arjuna as his disciple, they went to see the king.
Seeing brahmanas, the king got up and welcomed them and asked them the reason for their visit.
Krishna said - What should I tell of my grief. My name is Krishna Sharma. I had arranged for the marriage of my son to a girl here. On the day of the wedding, when I was coming here, I came across a lion. The lion wanted to eat my son. I asked the lion to eat me instead of my son. The lion said I was old and my flesh did not interest him. I then asked the lion what would he accept in lieu of my son. What the lion said I cannot tell you.
The king said - Do not hesitate and tell me.
Krishna said - The lion said If you get me a piece of the flesh of the king Mayurdhwaja, then I will leave your son.
Hearing this, the king agreed.
His family and courtiers were aghast.
Tamradhwaja said he was willing to go to the lion instead of his father.
The king said if the brahmin would accept him, he could go.
The brahmin said What the lion needs is half the flesh of the king. Will you give me that?
The king agreed.
When his queen heard this, she approached the brahmin. She said People say I am one side of the king. Please accept me.
The brahmin said The wife is the left side of her husband. I want the right side.
The king asked the brahmin to wait. He went and had a bath. He then asked Tamradhwaja to cut him into two. Tamradhwaja took a saw and touched the king;'s head and started sawing slowly The king had a tear in his eye. Seeing this, Krishna said - I will not accept something given with grief.
Saying this, Krishna and Arjuna walked out.
The king went and held the brahmin. He said the tear came from my left eye. Do not think it is because of the pain. My left side cried as it was not as fortunate as the right side. Accept me.
Hearing this, Krishna said - I am Krishna and I came to test you. I saw the skill of your son and wanted to see you.
Saying this Krishna came into his own self. The king saw Vishnu with four hands. Krishna then touched the king and all his wounds vanished.
All bowed down to Krishna. Arjuna's horse was brought and given to him.
Krishna asked the king to come and attend the horse ceremony in Hastinapura.
Mayurdhawaja wanted to accompany Arjuna. He asked Tamradhwaja to take care of the kingdom.
All the soldiers who had fallen in the battle came back alive.
Arjuna resumed his journey.
Saying this the king sat on his throne.
Krishna, took the guise of an old brahmin. With Arjuna as his disciple, they went to see the king.
Seeing brahmanas, the king got up and welcomed them and asked them the reason for their visit.
Krishna said - What should I tell of my grief. My name is Krishna Sharma. I had arranged for the marriage of my son to a girl here. On the day of the wedding, when I was coming here, I came across a lion. The lion wanted to eat my son. I asked the lion to eat me instead of my son. The lion said I was old and my flesh did not interest him. I then asked the lion what would he accept in lieu of my son. What the lion said I cannot tell you.
The king said - Do not hesitate and tell me.
Krishna said - The lion said If you get me a piece of the flesh of the king Mayurdhwaja, then I will leave your son.
Hearing this, the king agreed.
His family and courtiers were aghast.
Tamradhwaja said he was willing to go to the lion instead of his father.
The king said if the brahmin would accept him, he could go.
The brahmin said What the lion needs is half the flesh of the king. Will you give me that?
The king agreed.
When his queen heard this, she approached the brahmin. She said People say I am one side of the king. Please accept me.
The brahmin said The wife is the left side of her husband. I want the right side.
The king asked the brahmin to wait. He went and had a bath. He then asked Tamradhwaja to cut him into two. Tamradhwaja took a saw and touched the king;'s head and started sawing slowly The king had a tear in his eye. Seeing this, Krishna said - I will not accept something given with grief.
Saying this, Krishna and Arjuna walked out.
The king went and held the brahmin. He said the tear came from my left eye. Do not think it is because of the pain. My left side cried as it was not as fortunate as the right side. Accept me.
Hearing this, Krishna said - I am Krishna and I came to test you. I saw the skill of your son and wanted to see you.
Saying this Krishna came into his own self. The king saw Vishnu with four hands. Krishna then touched the king and all his wounds vanished.
All bowed down to Krishna. Arjuna's horse was brought and given to him.
Krishna asked the king to come and attend the horse ceremony in Hastinapura.
Mayurdhawaja wanted to accompany Arjuna. He asked Tamradhwaja to take care of the kingdom.
All the soldiers who had fallen in the battle came back alive.
Arjuna resumed his journey.
Sunday, 7 May 2017
Arjuna revived and battle with Tamradhwaja
Seeing Krishna, Babruvahan told him all that had happened. Krishna said if that be so, then let the ones who stole the heads, loose their own heads. Also, let the stolen heads return.
As soon as Krishna said this, the heads of the sons of Dhritarashtra fell off their necks. Ananta then brought the heads of Arjuna and Vrishaketu to Krishna. The heads were placed on the respective shoulders and the gem was put on their bodies.
Arjuna and Vrihaketu got up, at the touch of the gem. With the two revived, Krishna thanked and returned the gem to Ananta.
Krishna then said to Babruvahan that he had done nothing wrong. He had performed the duty of Kshatriya. He then told Arjuna to accept his son.
Arjuna hugged Babruvahan and praised his skill.
With the horse returned, Krishna asked Babruvahan to go along with Arjuna and guard the horse.
From the land of Manipur, the horse went to the kingdom of Ratnavati. The land was ruled a great and pious king called Mayurdhwaja. The king was also a great warrior. He had a valiant son called Tamradhwaja. The king was also performing a horse sacrifice and Tamradhwaja was guarding the horse.
Arjuna's horse happened to stray into the kingdom. Tamradhwaja saw the new horse and caught it. He asked his warriors to capture the horse and then he would face the son of Pandu.
Arjuna hearing this got ready for a fight. Vrishaketu entered the battlefield. He said This horse belongs to Yudhistira and has the blessing of Krishna. Who dared to capture this?
Tamradhwaja said Krishna blesses all who seek his protection. My father is performing the horse sacrifice and I have come to protect his horse. I see your horse which has been sent to me as a divine blessing. I will not let you take the horse away.
The battle of words became a battle of weapons. Tamradhwaja shot fifty arrows which Vrishaketu could not avoid. His chariot was broken and the charioteer was killed. Vrishaketu fought on the ground but soon fainted. Seeing this Yuvanashwa and Subeg came but they too could not stand for long.
Hamsadhwaja and Babruvahan came next but they too could not conquer Tamradhwaja. Sons of Krishna, Satyaki and Bhima came next.
Tamradhwaja cut off their weapons. All were defeated.
Seeing this, Arjuna came. Arjuna shot arrows which Tamradhwaja avoided and in turn wounded Arjuna.
Arjuna then prayed to Krishna. He said I am easily defeated great heroes but why am I not able to defeat this warrior. I need your help Krishna.
Krishna came to Arjuna and said this is because of the power of the prayer of Mayurdhwaja. Let us go and meet him. We will go as brahmanas. I will be the teacher and you will be my disciple. Leave the battle and come with me. The horse will be yours.
Tamradhwaja, having won the battle, went to inform his father.
As soon as Krishna said this, the heads of the sons of Dhritarashtra fell off their necks. Ananta then brought the heads of Arjuna and Vrishaketu to Krishna. The heads were placed on the respective shoulders and the gem was put on their bodies.
Arjuna and Vrihaketu got up, at the touch of the gem. With the two revived, Krishna thanked and returned the gem to Ananta.
Krishna then said to Babruvahan that he had done nothing wrong. He had performed the duty of Kshatriya. He then told Arjuna to accept his son.
Arjuna hugged Babruvahan and praised his skill.
With the horse returned, Krishna asked Babruvahan to go along with Arjuna and guard the horse.
From the land of Manipur, the horse went to the kingdom of Ratnavati. The land was ruled a great and pious king called Mayurdhwaja. The king was also a great warrior. He had a valiant son called Tamradhwaja. The king was also performing a horse sacrifice and Tamradhwaja was guarding the horse.
Arjuna's horse happened to stray into the kingdom. Tamradhwaja saw the new horse and caught it. He asked his warriors to capture the horse and then he would face the son of Pandu.
Arjuna hearing this got ready for a fight. Vrishaketu entered the battlefield. He said This horse belongs to Yudhistira and has the blessing of Krishna. Who dared to capture this?
Tamradhwaja said Krishna blesses all who seek his protection. My father is performing the horse sacrifice and I have come to protect his horse. I see your horse which has been sent to me as a divine blessing. I will not let you take the horse away.
The battle of words became a battle of weapons. Tamradhwaja shot fifty arrows which Vrishaketu could not avoid. His chariot was broken and the charioteer was killed. Vrishaketu fought on the ground but soon fainted. Seeing this Yuvanashwa and Subeg came but they too could not stand for long.
Hamsadhwaja and Babruvahan came next but they too could not conquer Tamradhwaja. Sons of Krishna, Satyaki and Bhima came next.
Tamradhwaja cut off their weapons. All were defeated.
Seeing this, Arjuna came. Arjuna shot arrows which Tamradhwaja avoided and in turn wounded Arjuna.
Arjuna then prayed to Krishna. He said I am easily defeated great heroes but why am I not able to defeat this warrior. I need your help Krishna.
Krishna came to Arjuna and said this is because of the power of the prayer of Mayurdhwaja. Let us go and meet him. We will go as brahmanas. I will be the teacher and you will be my disciple. Leave the battle and come with me. The horse will be yours.
Tamradhwaja, having won the battle, went to inform his father.
Saturday, 6 May 2017
Fetching the gem
Uloopi sent for the naga Punadrika. Babruvahan stood queitly. Chitrangada said You have created history by killing your own father. Now listen to what Uloopi says. She is trying to get a gem that will revive Arjuna. The gem is in the nether world. Go and fetch that.
Babruvahan said I am not sure if the naga Ananta knows about me. He will not hand over the gem to me. It is better that Pundarika goes. If Pundarika is not given the gem, then I will go and fight and get the gem.
Uloopi said that was the correct way of dealing with the situation. She asked Pundarika to go and get the gem.
Pundarika went and asked Ananta to give the gem to him. While Ananta was willing, he needed an approval from the naga council. He asked them for their opinion.
Dhritarashtra, an elderly naga said - The gem protects the nagas from Garuda. And it is good that Arjuna is dead. I was friends with the king Dhritarashtra and Arjuna had killed many of his people. Let Babruvahan do what he can. I am happy that Arjuna is dead.
Ananta tried to argue with Dhritarashtra but he did not agree.
Pundarika came and reported this Uloopi.
Uloopi asked Babruvahan to go and fetch the gem.
When Ananta heard that Babruvahan was coming, he went to Dhritarashtra and said - You did not give the gem. Now Babruvahan has come to forcibly take away the gem.
Dhritarashtra said he did not fear the humans and would quickly kill him.
When Babruvahan began fighting, the nagas could stand his might. Dhritarashtra fled and went to Ananta asking for help. Ananta said - You did not give the gem. Now this is the consequence of that.
Dhritarashtra realizing that there was no other way, asked Ananta to give the gem to Babruvahan.
Ananta took the gem to Babruvahan and said Please stop the fight. Please take the gem and leave.
Babruvahan withdrew his weapons and took the gem. When he was leaving, Dhritarashtra called his sons and said - I had to face defeat because of this human. Quickly go to earth and get the heads of Arjuna and Vrishaketu. Without their heads, the dead will not get revived.
Babruvahan went to Uloopi with the gem. He said he had brought the gem but what had happened to the heads of Arjuna and Vrishaketu?
Chitrangada and Uloopi broke down.
Babruvahan said all this was happening because of him, and he would kill himself.
Uloopi said only Krishna knew a way out of this.
In Hastinapura, Kunti had a dream. She saw Babruvahan kill Arjuna and Vrishaketu. She called Krishna and told him about that.
Krishna told her not to worry. He called for Garuda and asked him to appear. Climbing up on Garuda, Krishna asked to be taken to Manipur.
Babruvahan said I am not sure if the naga Ananta knows about me. He will not hand over the gem to me. It is better that Pundarika goes. If Pundarika is not given the gem, then I will go and fight and get the gem.
Uloopi said that was the correct way of dealing with the situation. She asked Pundarika to go and get the gem.
Pundarika went and asked Ananta to give the gem to him. While Ananta was willing, he needed an approval from the naga council. He asked them for their opinion.
Dhritarashtra, an elderly naga said - The gem protects the nagas from Garuda. And it is good that Arjuna is dead. I was friends with the king Dhritarashtra and Arjuna had killed many of his people. Let Babruvahan do what he can. I am happy that Arjuna is dead.
Ananta tried to argue with Dhritarashtra but he did not agree.
Pundarika came and reported this Uloopi.
Uloopi asked Babruvahan to go and fetch the gem.
When Ananta heard that Babruvahan was coming, he went to Dhritarashtra and said - You did not give the gem. Now Babruvahan has come to forcibly take away the gem.
Dhritarashtra said he did not fear the humans and would quickly kill him.
When Babruvahan began fighting, the nagas could stand his might. Dhritarashtra fled and went to Ananta asking for help. Ananta said - You did not give the gem. Now this is the consequence of that.
Dhritarashtra realizing that there was no other way, asked Ananta to give the gem to Babruvahan.
Ananta took the gem to Babruvahan and said Please stop the fight. Please take the gem and leave.
Babruvahan withdrew his weapons and took the gem. When he was leaving, Dhritarashtra called his sons and said - I had to face defeat because of this human. Quickly go to earth and get the heads of Arjuna and Vrishaketu. Without their heads, the dead will not get revived.
Babruvahan went to Uloopi with the gem. He said he had brought the gem but what had happened to the heads of Arjuna and Vrishaketu?
Chitrangada and Uloopi broke down.
Babruvahan said all this was happening because of him, and he would kill himself.
Uloopi said only Krishna knew a way out of this.
In Hastinapura, Kunti had a dream. She saw Babruvahan kill Arjuna and Vrishaketu. She called Krishna and told him about that.
Krishna told her not to worry. He called for Garuda and asked him to appear. Climbing up on Garuda, Krishna asked to be taken to Manipur.
Monday, 1 May 2017
Hamsadhwaja sees Krishna
Suratha started fighting. Pradyumna and Vrishaketu came to fight and had to flee. Yuvanashwa and his son Subeg also could not stand the fight and had to flee.
Arjuna asked Krishna - Who is this who has come to fight?
Krishna said This is Suratha, son of Hamsadhwaja. He is great warrior and no one is equal to him in battle.
Arjuna asked Krishna to take the chariot near him.
Suratha said he would make Arjuna flee. Arjuna hearing this showered arrows which were cut off. Suratha tried to pick the chariot and throw it away but Krishna pressed the chariot hard, and Suratha could not move it.
Arjuna with a sharp arrow cut off the head of Suratha. Attendants of Shiva came and took the head away.
When Hamsadhwaja heard of the death of his sons, he broke down. His counselors tried to console him. The king said he wanted to see Krishna. His counselors asked to go to battle. There they would see Krishna and Arjuna. The king taking the horse, went to meet Krishna.
A messenger came and gave the news. Krishna asked Arjuna to drop his weapons. The king came and saw Krishna. He got off his chariot and bowed down before Krishna. Krishna hugged the king. The king then greeted Arjuna and gave the horse back to Arjuna. The king said he had caught the horse to have a glimpse of Krishna. His wish was now fulfilled. He asked Arjuna to stay the night in his kingdom.
The next day Arjuna left with the horse and Hamsadhawaja joined him.
Arjuna asked Krishna - Who is this who has come to fight?
Krishna said This is Suratha, son of Hamsadhwaja. He is great warrior and no one is equal to him in battle.
Arjuna asked Krishna to take the chariot near him.
Suratha said he would make Arjuna flee. Arjuna hearing this showered arrows which were cut off. Suratha tried to pick the chariot and throw it away but Krishna pressed the chariot hard, and Suratha could not move it.
Arjuna with a sharp arrow cut off the head of Suratha. Attendants of Shiva came and took the head away.
When Hamsadhwaja heard of the death of his sons, he broke down. His counselors tried to console him. The king said he wanted to see Krishna. His counselors asked to go to battle. There they would see Krishna and Arjuna. The king taking the horse, went to meet Krishna.
A messenger came and gave the news. Krishna asked Arjuna to drop his weapons. The king came and saw Krishna. He got off his chariot and bowed down before Krishna. Krishna hugged the king. The king then greeted Arjuna and gave the horse back to Arjuna. The king said he had caught the horse to have a glimpse of Krishna. His wish was now fulfilled. He asked Arjuna to stay the night in his kingdom.
The next day Arjuna left with the horse and Hamsadhawaja joined him.
Sunday, 30 April 2017
Head of Sudhanwa
Arjuna hurled a rock which Sudhanwa cut off.
Arjuna then picked up three arrows and adjusted them on his bow. He said I will kill you with these.
Sudhanwa said I do not fear death. I wished to die after seeing Krishna and now that I have seen Krishna, death can take me away. I will perform my duty as a Kshatriya and fight you. I will cut off all your arrows.
Seeing Sudhanwa's pride, Arjuna hurled the thee arrows. Seeing the arrows, Sudhanwa started taking the name of Krishna. The arrows touched Sudhanwa , who cut them into two and they fell on the ground. Arjuna felt insulted. Suddenly the cut arrows rose from the ground and aimed themselves towards Sudhanwa. The broken arrows pierced Sudhanwa who fell dead. One of the arrows cut off Sudhawa's head. The cut head began taking the name of Krishna. The soul of Sudhanwa merged with Krishna. It fell on Krishna's feet. Krishna lifted the head in his hands. Krishna the called out to Garuda. Garuda appeared there. Krishna asked Garuda to place the head in Prayaga.
Shiva saw this. He asked his bull to go behind Garuda and stop him from throwing the head in the waters of Prayaga. Durga seeing this said Do not send your bull. He will fail, Garuda is doing what Krishna has asked him to do.
Shiva got angry and asked the bull to proceed.
The bull approached Garuda and said Shiva wanted Sudhanwa's head.
Garuda said he had come on Krishna's orders and will not be able to give the head.
The two started quarreling and soon began fighting. Garuda lifted the bull and hurled him. The bull went and fell near Shiva. Seeing Durga said I told you this would happen.
Shiva sent for Nandi. He asked him to get the head from Garuda and bring that. He also gave his trident to Nandi.
Garuda saw Nandi coming with Shiva's trident. He hurled the head in the waters. Nandi caught the head and brought it to Shiva.
Back home, Hamsadhwaja was wondering what had happened to his son. Suratha, the other son, said I will get Krishna for you.
Saying this, he started getting ready to fight.
Arjuna then picked up three arrows and adjusted them on his bow. He said I will kill you with these.
Sudhanwa said I do not fear death. I wished to die after seeing Krishna and now that I have seen Krishna, death can take me away. I will perform my duty as a Kshatriya and fight you. I will cut off all your arrows.
Seeing Sudhanwa's pride, Arjuna hurled the thee arrows. Seeing the arrows, Sudhanwa started taking the name of Krishna. The arrows touched Sudhanwa , who cut them into two and they fell on the ground. Arjuna felt insulted. Suddenly the cut arrows rose from the ground and aimed themselves towards Sudhanwa. The broken arrows pierced Sudhanwa who fell dead. One of the arrows cut off Sudhawa's head. The cut head began taking the name of Krishna. The soul of Sudhanwa merged with Krishna. It fell on Krishna's feet. Krishna lifted the head in his hands. Krishna the called out to Garuda. Garuda appeared there. Krishna asked Garuda to place the head in Prayaga.
Shiva saw this. He asked his bull to go behind Garuda and stop him from throwing the head in the waters of Prayaga. Durga seeing this said Do not send your bull. He will fail, Garuda is doing what Krishna has asked him to do.
Shiva got angry and asked the bull to proceed.
The bull approached Garuda and said Shiva wanted Sudhanwa's head.
Garuda said he had come on Krishna's orders and will not be able to give the head.
The two started quarreling and soon began fighting. Garuda lifted the bull and hurled him. The bull went and fell near Shiva. Seeing Durga said I told you this would happen.
Shiva sent for Nandi. He asked him to get the head from Garuda and bring that. He also gave his trident to Nandi.
Garuda saw Nandi coming with Shiva's trident. He hurled the head in the waters. Nandi caught the head and brought it to Shiva.
Back home, Hamsadhwaja was wondering what had happened to his son. Suratha, the other son, said I will get Krishna for you.
Saying this, he started getting ready to fight.
Saturday, 29 April 2017
Sudhanwa begins his fight
The king asked the people who had put his son in the oil, if they had anointed any special lotion on him, to save him from burning. The people denied and said it was Narayana who had saved him. Sudhanwa had been praying to Narayana before he entered the cauldron and Narayana had thus saved His devotee.
Sudhanwa climbed out of the cauldron. The priest said Sudhanwa a great devotee and he could win the war with Arjuna.
The war started. Sudhanwa was a fierce warrior and no one was able to face him. Vrishaketu came to fight. All his arrows were cut off and Vrishaketu fainted. Sudhanwa then started fighting with Pradyumna. Regaining consciousness, Vrishaketu started fighting again. Sudhanwa cut off the flag staff of Vrishaketu and his charioteer. He then started showering arrows which Vrishaketu could not stand and then had to flee. Pradyumna came to fight and was badly wounded. Kritavarma came to fight and had to flee. Seeing this Anusalva came and started throwing rocks at Sudhanwa. Sudhanwa cut those off. Anusalva, not able to bear the weapons, fainted. Yuvanashwa and his son came next and had to flee. Satyaki came and he too had to flee. Seeing this, Arjuna came to fight.
Sudhanwa seeing Arjuna said - Where is Krishna, who was your charioteer? Why is he not with you? All your battles and wars have been won with Krishna's help. Without Him you will not be able to win the battle with me. If you want to fight me, then make Krishna your charioteer.
In anger, Arjuna started shooting arrows at Sudhanwa. The sky became dark with arrows from both warriors. Sudhanwa then cut the head of Arjuna's charioteer, thinking that Krishna would come to help Arjuna. Arjuna then tried to control the reins of the chariot and fight but he was not able to continue this for long. He then thought of Krishna.
Sudhanwa suddenly saw Krishna come and take control of the chariot. He bowed down to Krishna. He said Glory to Arjuna on whose one word Krishna comes, and to see whom yogis have to pray for ages.
Both restarted their fight. Arjuna cut off Sudhanwa's arrows. Sudhanwa shot a divine arrow at Arjuna. It wounded Arjuna. Arjuna fell on Krishna who caressed Arjuna's body with his lotus hands. Arjuna then shot an arrow, and Sudhanwa's chariot went miles away. Sudhanwa returned and began fighting.
Sudhanwa climbed out of the cauldron. The priest said Sudhanwa a great devotee and he could win the war with Arjuna.
The war started. Sudhanwa was a fierce warrior and no one was able to face him. Vrishaketu came to fight. All his arrows were cut off and Vrishaketu fainted. Sudhanwa then started fighting with Pradyumna. Regaining consciousness, Vrishaketu started fighting again. Sudhanwa cut off the flag staff of Vrishaketu and his charioteer. He then started showering arrows which Vrishaketu could not stand and then had to flee. Pradyumna came to fight and was badly wounded. Kritavarma came to fight and had to flee. Seeing this Anusalva came and started throwing rocks at Sudhanwa. Sudhanwa cut those off. Anusalva, not able to bear the weapons, fainted. Yuvanashwa and his son came next and had to flee. Satyaki came and he too had to flee. Seeing this, Arjuna came to fight.
Sudhanwa seeing Arjuna said - Where is Krishna, who was your charioteer? Why is he not with you? All your battles and wars have been won with Krishna's help. Without Him you will not be able to win the battle with me. If you want to fight me, then make Krishna your charioteer.
In anger, Arjuna started shooting arrows at Sudhanwa. The sky became dark with arrows from both warriors. Sudhanwa then cut the head of Arjuna's charioteer, thinking that Krishna would come to help Arjuna. Arjuna then tried to control the reins of the chariot and fight but he was not able to continue this for long. He then thought of Krishna.
Sudhanwa suddenly saw Krishna come and take control of the chariot. He bowed down to Krishna. He said Glory to Arjuna on whose one word Krishna comes, and to see whom yogis have to pray for ages.
Both restarted their fight. Arjuna cut off Sudhanwa's arrows. Sudhanwa shot a divine arrow at Arjuna. It wounded Arjuna. Arjuna fell on Krishna who caressed Arjuna's body with his lotus hands. Arjuna then shot an arrow, and Sudhanwa's chariot went miles away. Sudhanwa returned and began fighting.
Sunday, 23 April 2017
Ganga curses Arjuna
Jana felt insulted. She decided to end her life. She went to the river Ganga. With folded hands she said - O River, Arjuna has killed my son and I am now going to kill myself. I want you to take my revenge.
Saying this, Jana entered the waters of Ganga and ended her life.
Seeing this, Ganga cursed Arjuna - A devoted woman has killed herself because of you. You killed my son Bhishma using cunning means. I curse you. You will die in the hands of your son.
When Krishna heard this, he smiled. Vyasa understood the meaning. Yudhistira asked Krishna - Why do you suddenly smile?
Krishna said - Arjuna has been cursed by Ganga to die in the hands of his son Babruvahana. Arjuna fought and killed Prabir. His mother ended her life in the waters of Ganga. Do not worry. When time comes, I will rescue Arjuna.
Saying this, Jana entered the waters of Ganga and ended her life.
Seeing this, Ganga cursed Arjuna - A devoted woman has killed herself because of you. You killed my son Bhishma using cunning means. I curse you. You will die in the hands of your son.
When Krishna heard this, he smiled. Vyasa understood the meaning. Yudhistira asked Krishna - Why do you suddenly smile?
Krishna said - Arjuna has been cursed by Ganga to die in the hands of his son Babruvahana. Arjuna fought and killed Prabir. His mother ended her life in the waters of Ganga. Do not worry. When time comes, I will rescue Arjuna.
Thursday, 20 April 2017
Anusalva attacks
Janmajeya asked the sage - What is this trouble? The sage said -
The sacrifice was about to start when the daitya Anusalva came to Hastinapura, looking for Krishna. He came with a huge army. He wanted to kill Krishna, who had killed his brother Salva.
Barring Yudhistira, the other brothers started a fight with Anusalva.
The daitya attacked and wounded Bhima and Sahadeva. The two fled. Seeing this, Arjuna attacked. The daitya broke all arrows of Arjuna and then shot arrows wounding Arjuna.
The Pandavas were in a fix. Somehow saving their lives they went to Krishna and asked him what to do.
Krishna smiled and holding a betel leaf in his hand and said Whoever can capture the daitya will get this from me.
Krishna's son, Pradyumna, said he will do that.
Pradyumna went and attacked Asusalva but had to flee. Krishna got angry and rebuked his son for having to flee from battle.
Krishna then went to attack and was wounded and he too had to flee.
Yudhistira heard this and was dumb struck. How could this happen? Yudhistira asked Vyasa why this happened. Vyasa said the sage Garga had cursed Krishna that he would have to suffer defeat and this is the result of the curse.
Vrishaketu decided to go and fight. Vrishaketu fought valiantly. Taking the name of Narayana, the brave warrior shot arrows at the daity and Anusalva fainted. Vrishaketu captured the daity and brought him as a prisoner to Yudhistira. Everyone praised the son of Karna.
Anusalva, regaining consciousness, saw himself in front of the Pandavas. Krishna blessed the daitya and he saw the Great Lord in front of him.
The daitya fell at Krishna's feet and begged for forgiveness. Yudhistira forgave the daity and asked him to return back. The daitya refused saying if he stayed back, he would get to see Krishna.
Yudhistira said If that was the case then Anusalva was to go with Arjuna and guard the sacrificial horse.
This pleased the daitya. he told his army to be ready to guard the horse.
The sacrifice was about to start when the daitya Anusalva came to Hastinapura, looking for Krishna. He came with a huge army. He wanted to kill Krishna, who had killed his brother Salva.
Barring Yudhistira, the other brothers started a fight with Anusalva.
The daitya attacked and wounded Bhima and Sahadeva. The two fled. Seeing this, Arjuna attacked. The daitya broke all arrows of Arjuna and then shot arrows wounding Arjuna.
The Pandavas were in a fix. Somehow saving their lives they went to Krishna and asked him what to do.
Krishna smiled and holding a betel leaf in his hand and said Whoever can capture the daitya will get this from me.
Krishna's son, Pradyumna, said he will do that.
Pradyumna went and attacked Asusalva but had to flee. Krishna got angry and rebuked his son for having to flee from battle.
Krishna then went to attack and was wounded and he too had to flee.
Yudhistira heard this and was dumb struck. How could this happen? Yudhistira asked Vyasa why this happened. Vyasa said the sage Garga had cursed Krishna that he would have to suffer defeat and this is the result of the curse.
Vrishaketu decided to go and fight. Vrishaketu fought valiantly. Taking the name of Narayana, the brave warrior shot arrows at the daity and Anusalva fainted. Vrishaketu captured the daity and brought him as a prisoner to Yudhistira. Everyone praised the son of Karna.
Anusalva, regaining consciousness, saw himself in front of the Pandavas. Krishna blessed the daitya and he saw the Great Lord in front of him.
The daitya fell at Krishna's feet and begged for forgiveness. Yudhistira forgave the daity and asked him to return back. The daitya refused saying if he stayed back, he would get to see Krishna.
Yudhistira said If that was the case then Anusalva was to go with Arjuna and guard the sacrificial horse.
This pleased the daitya. he told his army to be ready to guard the horse.
Wednesday, 19 April 2017
Yudhistira misses Krishna
Next day early morning Yudhistira called Arjuna. Arjuna came. Yudhistira said he was expecting Krishna to be there too. Arjuna said He had no idea. He had seen Krishna the previous day and after that, he did not know where Krishna had gone.
Yudhistira wondered why Krishna had left without informing. Had Yudhistira done something wrong? Everyone came to console Yudhistira. His brothers, Dhritarashtra, Vidura all came there. Soon Vyasa also came. Seeing the sage, Yudhistira wanted to know if the great sage knew about the whereabouts of Krishna.
Vyasa asked Yudhistira to start the sacrifice and not to worry. It must have been something very important because of which Krishna had to rush back. The sage he would leave and before that he said Send Bhima to fetch Krishna.
Bhima said he would start immediately.
When Bhima arrived in Dwaraka, he was warmly welcomed by Krishna. Rukmini brought food and Bhima was fed.
Bhima then said to Krishna that all were worried in Hastinapura as Krishna had left without informing anyone.
Krishna asked Bhima to stay the night and promised that he would go to Hastinapura in the morning.
The next day Krishna called Balarama, Samba and Pradyumna and asked them to take care of Dwaraka while he left to attend the sacrifice of Yudhistira. Kritavarma and Uddhava would go with him. Satyabhama and Rukmini also left with Krishna.
Hearing that Krishna was coming Yudhistira , the Pandava brothers, Vidura and Yuvanashwa came to welcome him.
Vyasa then came there to participate in the sacrifice. Krishna asked Yudhistira to not waste time and start the process for the sacrifice.
Vyasa said When you start the sacrifice there will be many difficulties. Your friend Krishna will help you combat those. Invite all great sages. They will all come and participate in this.
All arrangements were made. The sacrifice was about when trouble started.
Yudhistira wondered why Krishna had left without informing. Had Yudhistira done something wrong? Everyone came to console Yudhistira. His brothers, Dhritarashtra, Vidura all came there. Soon Vyasa also came. Seeing the sage, Yudhistira wanted to know if the great sage knew about the whereabouts of Krishna.
Vyasa asked Yudhistira to start the sacrifice and not to worry. It must have been something very important because of which Krishna had to rush back. The sage he would leave and before that he said Send Bhima to fetch Krishna.
Bhima said he would start immediately.
When Bhima arrived in Dwaraka, he was warmly welcomed by Krishna. Rukmini brought food and Bhima was fed.
Bhima then said to Krishna that all were worried in Hastinapura as Krishna had left without informing anyone.
Krishna asked Bhima to stay the night and promised that he would go to Hastinapura in the morning.
The next day Krishna called Balarama, Samba and Pradyumna and asked them to take care of Dwaraka while he left to attend the sacrifice of Yudhistira. Kritavarma and Uddhava would go with him. Satyabhama and Rukmini also left with Krishna.
Hearing that Krishna was coming Yudhistira , the Pandava brothers, Vidura and Yuvanashwa came to welcome him.
Vyasa then came there to participate in the sacrifice. Krishna asked Yudhistira to not waste time and start the process for the sacrifice.
Vyasa said When you start the sacrifice there will be many difficulties. Your friend Krishna will help you combat those. Invite all great sages. They will all come and participate in this.
All arrangements were made. The sacrifice was about when trouble started.
Tuesday, 18 April 2017
Yuvanashwa meets Krishna
Yuvanashwa went where Bhima was. He said he was willing to give the horse and in exchange, he wanted to meet Krishna. Bhima agreed and the king announced in his kingdom that the next day they would be going to see Krishna. When his mother heard this, she said she had never heard of Krishna and was not in favor of the king going there. The king asked his guards to take care of his mother and keep her under house arrest, till he returned.
Along with the horse and the king, Bhima, Meghavrna and Vrishketu returned to Hastinapura.
Yudhistira was happy to see them. He asked Draupadi to welcome Yuvanashwa and take him inside.
Yuvanashwa came and was welcomed by the women of Hastinapura. He then went to see Yudhistira and bowed down before him. Seeing Krishna, he then fell down at his feet.
Krishna blessed the king and without informing anyone, left for Dwaraka.
Tuesday, 11 April 2017
Worship of Krishna
Bhishma said - I will tell you about some more rituals.
I have spoken of Ekadashi earlier. I will tell you something more.
You need to get up at dawn and have a bath. After that, wearing clean clothes, you will apply oil on your body and take the name of Narayana. You will sit facing Eastwards and the pray to Narayana. You will then give offerings of food. You will then distribute the food among the poor. I have told you about the Ekadashi earlier.
At this point Vaishampayana said Yudhistira was now at peace after listening to Bhishma. He now wanted to know of the merits of worshiping Krishna.
Bhishma said - Listen to me.
There was a Brahmin called Devmali. He was earning well but he and his wife had no children. One Narada came and asked brahmin why he was said. When brahmin told him about not having children, Narada asked him not to worry. He would have twins.
After sometime time, the brahmin performed a sacrifice and then were born two sons - Yagyamali and Sumali.
Sumali was the younger one and was engrossed in evil deeds. Seeing Devmali divided all his wealth equally among his two sons and retired into the forest along with his wife, to worship Narayana.
Yagyamali spent his days in worship and giving away alms to the poor. He soon earned a lot of respect and built temples and ponds for people.
Sumali on the other hand wasted away whatever wealth he had got.
Yagyamali tried to talk to Sumali, but Sumali began beating him. Seeing this the people of the town began beating up Sumali. They bound him up but he was rescued by the kind Yagyamali. Yagyamali was driven away from that place.
Years passed. When Yagyamali died, he was brought up to the abode of Narayana. On the way he saw Sumali being dragged by servants of Yama. Yagyamali asked the attendants of Vishnu is there was a way in which his brother could be relieved.
The attendant said let me tell you a story.
In a faraway kingdom lived an evil prostitute. Tired with her, the town people drove her away. Tired and hungry she roamed around till she came across a Krishna temple. Seeing a lake nearby, she had a bath there and came back to the temple. She found the temple to be dirty and cleaned that with her hands. She then slept there and got bitten by a snake. Having served Krishna, she was taken away from the attendants of Yama by the attendants of Vishnu.
Saying this attendant said if Yagyamali was willing to give a part of his good deeds to Sumali, he would be saved. Yagyamali did that. Both the brothers got salvation.
Bhishma then said If one worships Vishnu with humility and devotion, he gets salvation.
I have spoken of Ekadashi earlier. I will tell you something more.
You need to get up at dawn and have a bath. After that, wearing clean clothes, you will apply oil on your body and take the name of Narayana. You will sit facing Eastwards and the pray to Narayana. You will then give offerings of food. You will then distribute the food among the poor. I have told you about the Ekadashi earlier.
At this point Vaishampayana said Yudhistira was now at peace after listening to Bhishma. He now wanted to know of the merits of worshiping Krishna.
Bhishma said - Listen to me.
There was a Brahmin called Devmali. He was earning well but he and his wife had no children. One Narada came and asked brahmin why he was said. When brahmin told him about not having children, Narada asked him not to worry. He would have twins.
After sometime time, the brahmin performed a sacrifice and then were born two sons - Yagyamali and Sumali.
Sumali was the younger one and was engrossed in evil deeds. Seeing Devmali divided all his wealth equally among his two sons and retired into the forest along with his wife, to worship Narayana.
Yagyamali spent his days in worship and giving away alms to the poor. He soon earned a lot of respect and built temples and ponds for people.
Sumali on the other hand wasted away whatever wealth he had got.
Yagyamali tried to talk to Sumali, but Sumali began beating him. Seeing this the people of the town began beating up Sumali. They bound him up but he was rescued by the kind Yagyamali. Yagyamali was driven away from that place.
Years passed. When Yagyamali died, he was brought up to the abode of Narayana. On the way he saw Sumali being dragged by servants of Yama. Yagyamali asked the attendants of Vishnu is there was a way in which his brother could be relieved.
The attendant said let me tell you a story.
In a faraway kingdom lived an evil prostitute. Tired with her, the town people drove her away. Tired and hungry she roamed around till she came across a Krishna temple. Seeing a lake nearby, she had a bath there and came back to the temple. She found the temple to be dirty and cleaned that with her hands. She then slept there and got bitten by a snake. Having served Krishna, she was taken away from the attendants of Yama by the attendants of Vishnu.
Saying this attendant said if Yagyamali was willing to give a part of his good deeds to Sumali, he would be saved. Yagyamali did that. Both the brothers got salvation.
Bhishma then said If one worships Vishnu with humility and devotion, he gets salvation.
Wednesday, 22 March 2017
Vyasa and Krishna talk to Yudhistira
Krishna tried speaking to Yudhistira but he would not listen. Krishna then said - Listen to me patiently. Go to Hastinapura and take the throne that you have earned. Rule over the subjects. You should not forget the pains that you have gone through. Your days in the forest, Draupadi's insult,
Yudhistira said I know what you are saying but I do not want to go. You take Bhima and Arjuna with you and go to Hastinapura.
Krishna said - Do not go against my words again and again. This does not suit you. If you become king, people will know about me. I will get benefited.
Yudhistira agreed. Bhima was happy that Yudhistira would become king. Sons Madri and Arjuna were also thrilled.
Dhritarashtra then started crying out for his sons, saying the Pandavas had taken all, leaving him alone. Hearing this Yudhistira fainted. Krishna and the other brothers wondered what had happened. They helped him up.
Coming to his senses, Yudhistira said I am able to bear the cries of Dhritarashtra. There is no point in getting the kingdom.I have been the cause of the death of Bhishma who held my hand when I was growing up.
Vyasa then came there said - Discard your grief. Where there is a union, there will be a discord. No one is immortal. Why do you grieve for that? The body is bound to get destroyed. By illness or by death. One dies because of their actions and not because of someone else. Some die as infants, some in their middle age and some in their old age. Some die of old age, some of illness and some due to weapons. Some are bitten by snakes and die, and some get attacked by wild beasts and meet their end. The rich king and the poor beggar, both meet their end when their time comes. You are a learned person and I should not be explaining this to you. One who stays in the right path has a peaceful end. Like the change of seasons, there will be changes in life. Grief will come and so will Joy.
No will be immortal. If so, where are the great kings like Pandu, Madhata ,Dilipa and Harishchandra. If two sticks are together, friction will be there. That does not mean that you will not keep the sticks. Your mother, your wives, your brothers - all will die. Get rid of the grief. You will go back where you came from. The body will get destroyed. This is a cycle of life and death and all are prisoner in it.
Yudhistira kept quiet.
Arjuna said to Krishna - Will all get destroyed because Yudhistira is sad? We stooped low and did things that we had never done, in the kingdom of Virata. You please talk to Yudhistira. Create an illusion for him, so that he understand. Only You can do that.
Krishna went and sat near Yudhistira. Holding his hands, he said - Discard your grief. You will not get anything out of this. One who grieves constantly looses prosperity. Vyasa has said so many things to you. Why do you not respond. Do not fear that you have sinned by killing your dear ones. Go to Bhishma. Talk to him. he will tell you what to do. Respect Vyasa and go what he says. Your subjects are looking forward to you.
Hearing all this, Yudhistira agreed to go to Hastinapura. A chariot was brought. Bhima became the charioteer. Krishna and Arjuna climbed up along with Yudhistira. The sons of Madri followed. Dhritarashtra followed. Yuyutsu and Sanjaya followed in a chariot.
Gandhari reluctantly followed.
Hearing that Yudhistira is coming, the people of Hastinapura rushed to greet him.
Seeing an auspicious moment, Yudhistira stepped into the city. Gandhari asked the sages to look for a date when Yudhistira could be crowned.
Finally Hastinapura was with Yudhistira.
Yudhistira said I know what you are saying but I do not want to go. You take Bhima and Arjuna with you and go to Hastinapura.
Krishna said - Do not go against my words again and again. This does not suit you. If you become king, people will know about me. I will get benefited.
Yudhistira agreed. Bhima was happy that Yudhistira would become king. Sons Madri and Arjuna were also thrilled.
Dhritarashtra then started crying out for his sons, saying the Pandavas had taken all, leaving him alone. Hearing this Yudhistira fainted. Krishna and the other brothers wondered what had happened. They helped him up.
Coming to his senses, Yudhistira said I am able to bear the cries of Dhritarashtra. There is no point in getting the kingdom.I have been the cause of the death of Bhishma who held my hand when I was growing up.
Vyasa then came there said - Discard your grief. Where there is a union, there will be a discord. No one is immortal. Why do you grieve for that? The body is bound to get destroyed. By illness or by death. One dies because of their actions and not because of someone else. Some die as infants, some in their middle age and some in their old age. Some die of old age, some of illness and some due to weapons. Some are bitten by snakes and die, and some get attacked by wild beasts and meet their end. The rich king and the poor beggar, both meet their end when their time comes. You are a learned person and I should not be explaining this to you. One who stays in the right path has a peaceful end. Like the change of seasons, there will be changes in life. Grief will come and so will Joy.
No will be immortal. If so, where are the great kings like Pandu, Madhata ,Dilipa and Harishchandra. If two sticks are together, friction will be there. That does not mean that you will not keep the sticks. Your mother, your wives, your brothers - all will die. Get rid of the grief. You will go back where you came from. The body will get destroyed. This is a cycle of life and death and all are prisoner in it.
Yudhistira kept quiet.
Arjuna said to Krishna - Will all get destroyed because Yudhistira is sad? We stooped low and did things that we had never done, in the kingdom of Virata. You please talk to Yudhistira. Create an illusion for him, so that he understand. Only You can do that.
Krishna went and sat near Yudhistira. Holding his hands, he said - Discard your grief. You will not get anything out of this. One who grieves constantly looses prosperity. Vyasa has said so many things to you. Why do you not respond. Do not fear that you have sinned by killing your dear ones. Go to Bhishma. Talk to him. he will tell you what to do. Respect Vyasa and go what he says. Your subjects are looking forward to you.
Hearing all this, Yudhistira agreed to go to Hastinapura. A chariot was brought. Bhima became the charioteer. Krishna and Arjuna climbed up along with Yudhistira. The sons of Madri followed. Dhritarashtra followed. Yuyutsu and Sanjaya followed in a chariot.
Gandhari reluctantly followed.
Hearing that Yudhistira is coming, the people of Hastinapura rushed to greet him.
Seeing an auspicious moment, Yudhistira stepped into the city. Gandhari asked the sages to look for a date when Yudhistira could be crowned.
Finally Hastinapura was with Yudhistira.
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