BRUTAL HONESTY OF MOTHER VIDULA IN MAHABHARATA

Brave mother Vidula inspires her son through harsh speech

'A salute to all of the mothers! due to the fact, no words are enough..' 

Lord Krishna went to Hastinapur as Shanti duta for growing harmony amongst the Kauravas and Pandavas before the Mahabharata war. Even after seeing the Virat form of Lord Krishna, Dhritarashtra cited to Lord his incapabilities of guiding his son Duryodhana in the right direction. Lord Krishna then went to meet with his father Vasudeva's sister Kunti. (Kunti is the mother of the Pandavas and wife of King Pandu.) After the Dyutkrida, Pandavas went on an exile period whereas Kunti stayed at Hastinapura as recommended via Dhritarashtra considering the discomfort that could occur to her at such an age. Lord Krishna after meeting with her, asked if she had any messages to give to her sons. That time Kunti had pointed out a story of mind-blowing Kshatriya mom Vidula who encouraged her son for the reason that he had fled from a battlefield, which I am going to share right here on this publish.

Vidula was a heroic Kshatriya woman. She was a religious and wise person who used to comprehend the stunning advice of great persons from all the sastras and use those in real life. One day she noticed her son Sanjaya napping at his place helplessly after being defeated by the Sindhu king in a war. Seeing her scared son in any such state she started to condemn her son.

She stated, "Son! Even though you're born from me yet you no longer please me through your cowardice act. You are a mere man whereas you act like an impotent. You can not be regarded as a Kshatriya warrior. Have you been disenchanted for a lifetime? Abandon all of your fear! Don't go to sleep after being defeated by your enemies. Combat even if there may be fear of death! Why you are lying here like a lifeless person? You ought to fight like a lion on the battlefield. Even for a while, be mightier in front of your enemy. Do now not combat much less powerfully simplest to live. Heroic men after going to warfare express their energy as excellently as they can according to their religion. They don't bother with the rewards of their karmas and give best until their death.

Son! Put forward your religion and display your might! Either you attain salvation thru heroism otherwise die. Coward! All your repute is long past! Our kingdom is captured. What are you living for now? Even a good horse by no means gets tired or comfy. Keeping that in your thoughts take the obligation of the war and put some effort into it. Son! You must maintain persistence and have some self-respect. Recognize your duty and save this dynasty that is ruined because of you. That person who never realizes responsibilities only increases the populace while being on this planet and I consider that person neither a man nor a lady. That individual who doesn't spread his glory thru Donations, asceticism, studies, truthfulness, and earnings isn't regarded as a son to his mother but is just like her excrement.

Begging suits to a coward, eunuch, and a ruthless individual now not to you because it only disgraces your honor. That weak individual who thrills enemies by means of his fear, gets humiliated by all, he wears low elegance clothes and sits on a low role, becomes glad about a bit income, live the lifestyles of a Shudra human beings thus never pleases his own family individuals as well as relatives and buddies. Due to your worry, we're struggling right here after being exiled from our very own kingdom and might die without getting any occupation too. It appears as if I have given birth to a Kaal Purusha as in the form of my son who brings shame to our dynasty while being amongst the religious people. May no ladies give birth to a son that isn't having any braveness and enthusiasm in the direction of his duties? You have to unfasten yourself from that worry of defeat for which people are insulting you and make yourself stronger to confront your enemies and bring glory and prosperity to your country. That man's moral value is lost if he lives a comfortable life like a girl out of fear. Despite the fact that a king who dies combating in the conflict whilst giving all his efforts like a lion, always makes his people glad."

Son said, "Mother! What form of happiness you may get without me in case you win the earth? What do you need for jewelry and expensive lifestyles if I won't be with you?"

Vidula responded, "Son! Do not follow the route of a susceptible man living on others. All your humans must survive on you. Similar to Indra glorifies all of the deities, you need to please all your kingdom's people and your wellwishers. That character, who by way of his very own efforts lives his life superbly as a result gets a name and reputation in Manushya Loka as well as Paraloka.

Any individual for leaving his courage and degrading his fame will soon reach the way of low-born people and could be referred to as stupid. See! The people of our kingdom aren't happy with Sindhu Naresh and thinking about the fact of your's weakness they are now being bewildered yet are searching out for a relief from enemies. Even different kings are prepared to provide you assistance. Sindhu king is not Immortal! You are named 'Sanjaya' but I don't see any of your traits matching as in line with your name. Son! do not make your name worthless.

Once a wise Brahmin predicted that you'll get back your proper intellect after getting into a large hassle. Therefore, I believe you can win the war for which I'm again and again pronouncing you such. Sanjaya! Don't consider the benefits or losses that we in conjunction with our ancestors are going to get from the battle, constantly take it into account as your religion for being a Kshatriya. By no means stop batting! Getting no food for nowadays or the following day is the worst state of affairs out of all. Poverty is exactly another word for loss of life: is more pathetic than losing one's husband or son.

In the early days, my family members were thrilled to look at me in luxurious adorns and clothes. Sanjaya! At this second after seeing your own mom and other halves debilitated and your relatives, friends, slaves, acharyas, Richiks, and Brahmins leaving you because of the reality of their sustenance, you may not wish to live. Shall I be in peace after seeing no glory of my son's like before? I alongside my husband have in no way said no to any Brahmins regarding presenting them any alms til now consequently it'll devastate me if I ought to do it now due to you. Till now we have been the provider of shelters to others and we by no means relied on anyone. Before living on others I will choose to be dead. Son! Only you can keep us away from such catastrophe.

After slaying the Vritrasura demon, Deity king Indra got the Indrabhawan and became the ruler of all three Lokas. Brave warrior whilst announcing his name on the battlefield, challenging upon his enemies and killing top-notch warriors and armies there spread his glory. A person who faces such tremendous destruction, regardless of thinking about victory via getting his kingdom back or losing his very own life always attempts his best to slay all his enemies till the end. King! Being a mother of a Kshatriya, I cannot see my son no longer having any guts for the war and sitting idle among his sad people at the same time as being surrounded by his enemies. Do now not fall for girls of enemy facets instead revel in with your better halves while enjoying on your own palace proudly like before.

You're full of strength, charm, and strategies and honored. If a brave person like you gets scared at the time of displaying might during the war then you aren't much less than a big animal Bull who do no longer does its duty of lifting heavy burdens. How will it be viable for me to look at my son speaking sweetly to his enemies and following their way? In our dynasty, no person ever preferred being a slave to his enemies and you at the same time as doing such doesn't deserve to live. We all understand the superb almighty Kshatriya Gods whose heroism are widely known and venerated  by everybody on this earth. Kshatriyas by no means bow in front of their enemies however simplest to their religion and Brahmins."

Son stated, "Mother! It seems as if your heart is crafted from iron! Your thoughts are usually engrossed in heroism and abuse. How can you be so selfish to your own son? You constantly try to divert your mind towards war which seems like I am no longer your own son or you're no longer my own mother. How can you talk harshly to your only son? After losing your adorable son: me, will you be satisfied to get all of the luxurious accommodations?"

Vidula answered, "Wise human beings only bear in mind the wealth and religion for which I try to encourage you in the direction of the battle. Now is the best time for you to show your strength. If you go against the desired mindset then humans will humiliate  you everywhere. Leave that fool's way which the wise human beings usually disapprove. You may simplest be adorable to me if you pick the proper way of Kshatriyas. For a lady, Spending her complete lifestyle with such a lazy and foolish man and later having children from such coward is also worthless considering the fact that his kids could later not perform their duties too. Despite the fact that even if they do any works then it would be shameful act and it won't please anybody. Sanjaya! Kshatriyas are born to kill their enemies and get Indraloka. They get greater peace in capturing the enemies than being in Indraloka.

Son said, "Mother! You must now not explicit such type of thoughts out of your own mouth for me. Either you be mute or stunned and stay merciful in the direction of your own son."

Mom spoke back, "I feel happy to hear this from you my son! At least, you're concerned about a mother's duty closer to her son for being harsh. Likewise, I additionally remind you concerning your own obligations. I can greet you gladly only after you defeat all the Sindhu warriors. Moreover, I truly believe in you getting conquer your enemies."

Son said, "Mother! Neither I have wealth nor useful armies. How am I able to triumph over over my enemies? This is why I have diverted my mind from getting back to our kingdom much like a sinner no longer having the thoughts of getting heaven. If you know about any plan do let me know? I will certainly obey your command!"

Vidula replied, "Son! You should no longer disregard yourself noticing the destruction in our earlier wealth. Wealth and money can be obtained anytime and once more these get destroyed anyhow. You ought to no longer go for any work whilst considering the monetary consequences first. Not doing anything at all while considering the results is not appropriate. You have to enthusiastically give effort to it without sitting cozy. With the purpose of victory every day you must awaken while not having any grief, be prepared and perform responsibilities to acquire all of your preferred obligations. By way of worshipping God, deities and acting all the auspicious acts, a king gets reputable.

Display your remarkable efforts here! You take a look at a lot of these people who are against the guideline of Sindhu Naresh, desire to earn money, are exhausted from the attack from Sindhu warriors, have self-respect and wish to take revenge from Sindhu king, and you carefully favor them on your side thru giving donations and respect. In one of these manners, you make a big army, pay some income in advance and be polite to them. Consequently, they'll make you their leaders.

Son! A king must in no way be fearful or coward on any failures! This could have an adverse outcomes on his people. Few human beings seeing the king having no guts depart him, few humiliate and few also want to hit the king whilst turning into his enemies. Those who are wellwishers live alongside the facet of the king only and assist the king like their own member of the family or friend. Have you ever noticed your wellwishers? You in no way separate them from your side throughout this period.

Sanjaya! In case you realize I am pronouncing you the fact then work thus. We have got the finest wealth which you aren't aware of: the support of our wellwishers! all of them will be there with you in your happiness and sorrows, and they by no means will take their step back from the warfare. That individual who wishes to take his wealth back from his enemies and maintain up with his dignity recognise the aid from his ministers and wellwishers. "

Although Sanjaya's heart was not that strong after listening to the realistic, inspiring, and justified statements, all his worries include Tamogunas vanished from his heart.

He said, "Mother! Now either I will protect my kingdom and our people from the enemies or I will die combating. Due to the fact that I am born from a brave Kshatriya mother like you, it is quite apparent that I have the courage inside. To listen from you most of these motivational talks, I deliberately decide upon having a conversation with you like this. It was not that easy to listen to such heavenly wordings from you. I will definitely give my efforts now through taking help from my relatives and well-wishers. "

Later Sanjaya had the victory over his enemies and got his kingdom back.

This tale is called Jaya in history. Any humans who desire to have victory or Vijaya after being devastated by his enemies in any state of affairs must study it. Sanjaya was a Kshatriya and battling was his dharma. as a consequence, seeing her son losing guts, Mother Vidula influenced him via her harsh fact. A mother can sometimes be harsh but it is best for our own good. In no way we should break her heart. All of us have duties in our life. We need to no longer be disappointed in any miserable situations and rather face it with all our braveness. I am sure like Vidula we've or had a lovely mother by whose blessings we are certainly going to win over any situation. This tale was told by Kunti to Lord Krishna to let her son Pandavas recognize that they must not grief in any scenario. They must remember their Kshatriya religion and moreover they will have help from their wellwishers and relatives. With the tremendous power of all of the brothers together whilst getting the assist of Lord Krishna they will truly win over their enemies and own whole earth. No doubt their mother Kunti blessed them.

Ref: Mahabharata book

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