BHISHMA TALKED ABOUT NARA NARAYANA TO DURYODHANA

Bhishma explains glory of Lord Krishna

God himself takes four forms and protects the complete universe. God as 'Nara Narayana' practices 'Tapashcharya' or asceticism in Badrikashram, as 'Parameshwarappa' or almighty god witnesses all the good and bad karmas, as 'Lord Krishna' performs many activities in Manusya Loka or human world and in the fourth shape he sleeps in the Ekarnav ocean for thousands of years.

After the fourth day of the Mahabharata war, Seeing the consistent victory of Pandavas over the exquisite Maharathis like Bhishma, Shalya, Kritavarman, Kripacharya, Drona, Bhurishrava, Kamvojas, Bhagadatta, Ashwathama, Sudakshina, and many others, Duryodhana apparently asked the cause behind it to Bhishma. Then Bhishma had stated approximately the incident of Lord Brahma doing Stuti to Narayana to Duryodhana and the origin of Lord Krishna. The notable aspect was Duryodhana even after figuring out the greatness of Lord Krishna and Pandavas from Bhishma yet he still persisted with the war the next day. Let's know about it.

A long time ago, one day whole deities and Maharishis came to Gandhamadhana mountain and sat close to Lord Brahma. At that point, Lord Brahma observed one extremely wonderful Vimana in the sky. Lord Brahma who always has persistence manage over his senses, could apprehend via his meditation the incredible superior Parameswara had reached there and therefore Lord Brahma offered his prayers to him. Seeing great Lord like Brahma folding hands, the complete deities and sages also followed it. Lord Brahma then worshiped Param Purusha Parameswara there and did his Stuti and requested him to be born as Lord Krishna on the earth. 

"Oh Lord Padmanava! Vishala Lochana! Lord Krishna! you are the ruler and safe heaven of the complete universe. You take away all our sorrows. Deveshwara! with your kindness all deities live in peace. With the aid of your grace earth remains fearless. Request you to be born again in the Yadu dynasty on this planet. For the safety of the universe, the destruction of demons, and the establishment of Dharma kindly accept our plea. Oh, Lord Krishna! you are regarded as the lord of Sankarshana Deva thru your soul and created Pradyumna as your Atmaj(Son). From Pradyumna, Aniruddha was born whom wise people refer to as the form of Lord Vishnu and I appeared from him. By the grace of being identical to you, I'm additionally referred to as Lord Vasudeva. Kindly reincarnate yourself as Vasudeva in conjunction with Sankarshana, Pradyumna, and Aniruddha on the planet. "

Pleased on Lord Brahma, Parameswara affectionately told him in a deep voice, "Through my Yogic focus, I've understood your desires and the whole thing will act likewise." Then he Vanished from there. After that, each one of the deities enthusiastically asked Lord Brahma about that individual whom he had offered his prayers and did his Stuti. 

Lord Brahma spoke back, "Oh awesome Deities! The person who has splendid kinds of great elements like past, present, and future, called Paramatma and taken into consideration as remarkable almighty God gladly appeared before us to whom I've requested to take birth and live on earth for some time as Lord Vasudeva(Lord Krishna) and slay all the demons from here. 'Lord Narayana' will be reincarnated in Manushya yoni(Human world) to kill all those demons and Daityas who have been already killed before once more have been born in the Human world. Even the deities can not defeat Lord Krishna as soon as he enters the war. Furthermore, No ordinary people recognize two exceptional sages named Nara Narayana. 

I, the master of the complete universe am the elder son of Lord Vasudeva. We all must offer our prayers to him. Lord Vasudeva who holds Conchshell, Mace and Chakra, need to not be considered as any ordinary humanbeing. He is the Parampada, Parambrahma, Indescribable, Imperishable, glorious in Sanatana Dharma. Paramatma himself thru Yoga shakti, entered the body of a human being as Vasudeva, hence disregarding him falls into Tamas Guna of someone. That character who does not realize Padmanava Vasudeva and disdain him goes to Hell. " 

After hearing about Lord Krishna's embodiment from Lord Brahma, then  all of the deities left for their Lokas.

Bhishma furthermore stated to Duryodhana that, because of Duryodhana's Tamas Gunas, he kept hatred feelings for Pandavas while going in opposition to Lord Krishna. The super sages, Jamadagni, Parashurama, Markandeya, Vyasa, and Naradaji had also mentioned Basudeva Nandan Lord Krishna is the incarnation of tremendous Narayana. 

Bhishma yet again stated to Duryodhana that, "you have gone in opposition to Arjuna and Lord Krishna who're Nara and Narayana Deva. 'Where there is adherence to right action, Lord Krishna is there and no doubt where there is righteousness, there's victory.' Lord Krishna is Sanatana, Indestructible, master of all Lokas, Ruler of the earth, the extremely good warrior and conqueror thus Parameswara himself. Pandavas are safe by way of Lord Krishna's Mahatmya yoga and Atmaswarupa yoga. He blesses beneficial advice to the Pandavas. Whole Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Sudras worship Lord Krishna. He is the almighty lord Vasudeva who rebirths in the Human world and establishes Dwarika Nagari that is surrounded by way of Devaloka(heaven), Martyaloka(earth) and ocean."

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Duryodhana then asked Bhishma about the origin of Lord Krishna. Bhishma replied, "As in keeping with sage Markandeya, Lord Krishna is the greatest being the Purushottama (the supreme Purusha beyond Kshara and Akshara) and Sarva Bhutamaya (containing the five elements area, air, water, fire, and earth). At the beginning of the universe, he creates water, fire, and air along with the whole human beings. After creating Prithvi Devi (earth), he sleeps on the sea thru his glorious Yoga Shakti, makes Agni from his mouth, air from the soul, and via mind Saraswati Goddess and Vedas. He makes all the Lokas alongside sages and deities in the starting. He's the occupant of universal dissolution and the form of death. He creates and destroys humans. He is established in religion, he created past, present, and future. Moreover, he made all of the directions, sky, and guidelines. He creates  the sages and their penance. The creator of the universe Lord Brahma is born from him. It is said that Lord Krishna creates Sankarshana(referred to as Sesha who contains the complete planet in conjunction with the entire people on his hood, the tamasic energy of Lord Narayana himself that stays deep within Patala) before the great elements in which remarkable Lord Narayana appeared. From the navel of Lord Narayana, Lord Brahma is seemed who later creates  humans on the planet. From the ear dirt of Narayana, once a demon named Madhu appeared who dishonored Lord Brahma thru his evil acts thus was killed by way of Lord Vishnu. Thus Lord is known as Madhusudana.

Sensible Brahmins thru their Dhyana yoga (purification of mind through meditation heightens religious consciousness) gets to recognize exquisite Vasudeva. He has regarded Varaha, Narasimha, and Vamana avatars too. He's the father and mother complete universe. Brahmins are created from his mouth, Kshatriyas from his two arms, Vaishyas from thighs, and Sudras from feet. That individual who at the same time as managing his senses, prays to Keshava devotedly throughout all Amavasyas and Purnimas, gets the divine Parampada. Lord Krishna due to his glory known as Hrishikesh who stays within the heart of each person. Duryodhana! You should consider him as Acharya, Father, and Guru. He grants victory of eternal Lokas to the ones on whom he's thrilled. Any individual who takes his shelter, does his Stuti brings prosperity to himself, in no way receives suffering from Samsara moha, and never gets fear. Nara and Narayana sages are born as Arjuna and Lord Krishna can by no means be defeated or killed in the war."

After hearing from Bhishma, Duryodhana understood the significance of Pandavas and greatness of Lord Krishna and prepared for the war next day.

Ref: Mahabharata book

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BHISHMA WAITED FOR UTTARAYANA IN ORDER TO DIE

Yudhishthira declines Lord Krishna to participate in the war, Bhishma  assists Pandavas and accepts his death by laying down on bed of arrows 

We all comprehend that Bhishma was blessed with the boon of 'self-willed death' by his father Shantanu; the king of Hastinapura on the fact of Bhishma taking the vow of staying a celibate till the cease if his life and sacrificing the throne of Hastinapur. Bhishma used to be so courageous that even deities could not defeat him. During the Mahabharata war daily Bhishma slew ten thousand soldiers and destroyed many chariots. Pandavas had no clue how to kill him. Lord Krishna additionally raised his Sudarshana chakra against Bhishma in order to kill him but was stopped by Arjuna during the Mahabharata war. 

The night before the tenth day of the Mahabharata war, Pandavas along with Krishna had a discussion over the huge destruction of their army by way of Bhishma. Pandavas had no clue how to defeat such an invincible warrior like him. Lord Krishna had consoled Yudhishthira and asked for his permission  to let Krishna himself take part in the great Mahabharata war and kill Bhishma.  He knew that Despite  taking an oath to kill Bhishma Pitamaha, Arjuna Could not  fulfill it out of maintaining affection towards him. Yudhishthira with courtesy denied Krishna to fight in the war on the grounds that Krishna had already cited before no longer to raise weapons in the Mahabharata war and  Yudhishthira didn't want Krishna's statement to be turned out as a lie. On the other hand, Yudhishthira at that time recalled the condition of Bhishma that was set by him  prior to the war that 'Bhishma would give  advice  to Pandavas for their benifit  during the war but he would only fight in the favor of Duryodhana'. Therefore Yudhishthira alongside his brothers and Lord Krishna went to Bhishma  Pitamaha in order to seek for his advice regarding his own death.

Bhishma referred to them that, "I never prefer  fighting with a warrior who has already  lowered  down his weapons or has no armor and dhwaja, has  been   running away from war, has  already  surrendered to me, would be the only son of a father, any high caste individual, and any females or person having lady name. I can never raise any weapons at Sikhandi: born to the queen of Panchala king Drupada, as a woman however later grew to be a man. I know Sikhandi was Amba in his previous birth. Hence I suggest Arjuna to bring me down via shooting arrows while keeping Sikhandi as his shield." Bhishma knew that only Arjuna or Lord Krishna could kill him. Bhishma already knew that It was destined by Lord Brahma that only Arjuna would kill him.

Likewise next day during the war, Bhishma killed many armies of Yudhishthira furiously. Arjuna observed Bhishma's instructions. Sikhandi attacked Bhishma which was ignored by Bhishma.  Arjuna then  pierced Bhishma's whole body by shooting many arrows at him. Bhishma knew he could fight back with Arjuna as he was doing it during the war earlier  however, he choosed to accept his death instead, for this reason, gave up a counter-attack.

All the vasus after understanding the decision of Bhishma appeared in the sky and gladly supported him. Out of pain Bhishma  even raised shakti weapon towards Arjuna however he destroyed it it. Shockingly that time Bhishma in spite of being surrounded by the armies alongside the remarkable warrior kings of Kaurava side, could not get rescued. Though Bhishma had already made up his mind for his death, Arjuna defeated all of those warriors and made Bhishma fall down from his chariot by shooting innumerable arrows at his body. Bhishma's body used to be already pierced thru the arrows consequently after falling down, his body stayed untouched on the earth. Bhishma could have died that very moment. But He discovered it was not the auspicious time because of 'Dakshinayana of sun'.

(In a year sun changes his position twice for a period of six months. Uttarayana or summer solstice is regarded as auspicious, starting from Makara sankranti and all yajnas, donations, marriages are carried out during such holy period. While Dakshinayana or winter solstice is acknowledged to be suitable for Tamasik things to do which are fulfilled with lust, desires, And negativities. Bhishma did not desire to sacrifice his life during Dakshinayana and decided to wait until the holy period of Uttarayana of sun started.)

While laying down on the bed of arrows or on 'sarasajya' Bhishma had asked Arjuna to provide him a suitable pillow for his head since his head needed support. Many Kauravas had presented him with gentle and satisfactory pillows however Bhishma rejected them. After taking permission of Bhishma, Arjuna had shot three arrows closer to the earth to let Bhishma rest  his head on those arrows. Later Bhishma out of suffering  caused by the shot arrows, wished to have water and asked Arjuna to provide him. Since Bhishma was going to die, he did not desire to have something associated with the human world. Then Arjuna moved in a circle on his chariot around great Bhishma,  shot a divine arrow on the earth to the right hand side of Bhishma. Shockingly Water came out of the place and quenched Bhishma's thirst.

Ref: Mahabharata book

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ALAMBUSHA KILLED ARJUNA'S SON IRAVAN

Iravan dies during Mahabharata war 

Let me first inform you about Iravan or Aravan; the son of the brave warrior Arjuna and Ulupi. Ulupi was the daughter of Naga king Kauravya. After her chosen husband being killed by Garuda, Ulupi used to be getting depressed  day by day. She was also childless. After her meeting with Arjuna, she was married to him: from whom she had a son named Iravan. He was born and brought up in that Nagaloka only. Later he was abandoned by one of his old relatives who used to be having hatred feelings for Arjuna. After knowing about his father Arjuna, Iravan met him in the Indraloka during the period when Arjuna had gone there to aquire  divine weapons. Arjuna had blessed his son there and asked him for his support in the upcoming Mahabharata war.

On the ninth day of the Mahabharata war, Courageous Iravan destroyed many cavalry warriors alongside many horses of Kauravas. Six brothers of Shakuni out of the total hundred sons of Subala king named as Gaja, Gabakshya, Brishabha, Charmaban, Aarjaba, and Shuka entered fiercely into the Durjaya Array which was organized by way of Iravan himself and those six brothers were killed by him in that array. Seeing the demise of their six brothers, the rest of the brothers of Shakuni attacked Iravan from everywhere, injured him, and tried to seize him. Iravan killed them all by himself.

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Seeing the death of whole brothers of Shakuni, Infuriated Duryodhana asked the demon Alambusha; son of Rishyasringa and brother of Bakasura to kill Iravan. Bakasura was once slain by way of Bhima during Pandavas stay in Ekachakra. In order to take revenge from Bhima, The demon Alambusha followed the instructions of Duryodhana and created many demon warriors by way of Maya who fought with the troopers of Iravan there. All of the soldiers  died fighting with each other. Then Iravan and Alambusha started out Maya yudh, attacked and injured each other in the war. Alambusha took a huge form and attempted to capture Iravan. Iravan also took a massive shape there. Snakes from his mother's side got here to assist him and surrounded him from all around. The brave  warrior Iravana  resembled Sesha naga there on the battleground. Alambusha then took the shape of Garuda, consumed all the snakes there, and killed Iravan via his sword.

Later On the fourteenth day of the Mahabharata war, Ghatotkacha; son of Bhima and Demonness Hindima had killed the Alambusha demon to avenge the demise of Iravan.

Ref: Mahabharata book

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BHISHMA TRIED TO INJURE LORD KRISHNA

Lord Krishna decides to raise his weapon Chakra against Bhishma

Being the remarkable warrior Bhishma used to be unstoppable in the Mahabharata war. It was not possible to defeat or kill him. Lord Krishna became indignant about him during the Mahabharata war and thought of killing him all by himself. We all remember lord Krishna  stating not to raise weapons in the war, then what made him change his mind? What exactly had happened that made him take such a step?

On the third day of the Mahabharata war, brave Bhima made Duryodhana unconscious by way of shooting an arrow at him. Seeing Duryodhana being senseless his armies started out running here and there out of fear. Even his Pitamaha: the commander in chief Bhishma and Acharya Drona could not stop the army of Duryodhana. Pandavas alongside other kings like Dhrishtadyumna, Satyaki terrified the armies thereby shooting many arrows at them. 

After gaining back his consciousness, Duryodhana again got his army back on the battleground, went to Bhishma Pitamaha, and told him, "Regardless of having Great warriors like Bhishma Pitamaha, Dronacharya, Kripacharya and Ashwathama, my armies ran away and many have been destroyed. Pitamaha! If you  had to exhibit mercy to the Pandavas and no longer to battle with Dhrishtadyumna, Satyaki all through the warfare then you could have confirmed it to me earlier than the beginning of the war only." Then he asked Bhishma and Drona to show their heroism in the war unless they think leaving behind Duryodhana would be splendid at that time.

Hearing such from Duryodhana, Bhishma referred to him that, winning over Pandavas was not even possible by great deity like Indra. However being provoked by Duryodhana, Bhishma all by himself attacked and killed a huge number of Pandavas' armies furiously. A massive number of Yudhishthira's army got scattered, many elephants, horses had been injured and chariots had been destroyed by Bhishma.  Seeing the frightened army of Yudhishthira, Lord Krishna told Arjuna to fight with his full force. Arjuna went in the direction of Bhishma.

Seeing Arjuna coming, Bhishma shot many arrows at his chariot which injured the horses. However lord Krishna being the charioteer of Arjuna did not get distracted and tactfully reached close to Bhishma. Arjuna broke his Dhanush whilst shooting back at him. Bhishma was thrilled with the promptness of Arjuna, took another Dhanush in his hand, and challenged Arjuna to combat with him. Bhishma wounded Arjuna along with Lord Krishna deeply via shooting many arrows at his body. Enraged Bhishma blocked both of them on their chariot by raining  thousands of arrows on them. Bhishma then continuously shot many arrows whilst laughing loudly out of exasperation and tormented as well as staggered Lord Krishna.

Lord Krishna knew that even after badly harming  Arjuna and after Destroying many soldiers of Yudhishthira, Arjuna was still fighting with Bhishma while maintaining a soft heart towards him. Lord Krishna could not tolerate seeing the destruction of the Yudhishthira's army. Krishna knew that Bhishma was capable enough to even defeat the whole deities and demons in a single day. Noticing the complete army of Pandavas running away everywhere, Lord Krishna thought of killing Bhishma all by himself and reliving the religious Pandavas from their miserable situation. He was aware that Being respectful towards Pitamaha, Arjuna used to be not following his duties. Satyaki observed Arjuna being surrounded via Gajraj armies and many armies of Kauravas. He came to assist the armies of Pandavas and additionally reminded them of their  Kshatriya dharma to fight bravely instead of running away from there.

That time Lord Krishna determined to defeat the whole Kauravas and to please Pandavas. He remembered his divine weapon Sudarshan chakra and it regarded on his hand. While having the chakra on his right hand he jumped off the chariot and with an intention if killing Bhishma rushed in the direction of him whilst trembling the whole earth. He was capable of killing the entire Kauravas. Seeing the glory of furious Lord Krishna in this form Kaurava armies lamented and mourned there. Bhishma was not at all terrified by noticing Lord Krishna coming closer to him. He offered his prayers to Krishna and gladly waited for his death. Bhishma knew that it would be a splendid fortune for him to die at the hands of Narayana.

Arjuna went after Lord Krishna immediately and tried to stop him by grabbing Lord's both arms. But lord used to be so angry that time he did not stop and went further. Then Arjuna forcibly hold the toes of Lord Krishna and made him stop. After that Arjuna pacified the anger of Lord Krishna and promised that he himself would fight with Bhishma with all his efforts.

Ref: Mahabharata book

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DHRITARASHTRA DENIED HAVING DIVINE SIGHT

Sanjaya Gets the divine sight or Divya Drishti

Do you all know that Dhritarashtra was first asked to get the divine sight to watch the Mahabharata combat by himself? However, he denied having it, and then his charioteer Sanjaya was blessed to have it. Here in this blog post, I will explain in short why did Dhritarashtra didn't agree to have the Divya Drishti.

Since Mahabharata war was once already begun, Dhritarashtra; the blind king of Hastinapura, used to be in dilemma wondering about his sons' vicissitudes. During that period Vyasa sage reached near him in Hastinapura. Seeing the devastated king, he noted him not to grief over the outcome of the war as the death of Kauravas' and the other kings' supporting their unreligious acts was already near.

Then sage asked Dhritarashtra if the king wished to see the warfare instances and the consequences all by himself, For that motive only Vyasa could provide him Divine sight or Divya Drishti. Dhritarashtra denied such an opportunity due to the fact he didn't prefer seeing the death of his loved ones rather he desired to hear about the whole war memoir. So he requested Sage Vyasa to do such a favor.

Sanjaya was then blessed via Vyasa with the divine sight in order to narrate the whole battle incidents of Kurukshetra. He was not only granted to see the events of combat in the daytime but also he could know about each and every scenario at the night During the battle and even about any strategy that had come to any warriors' mind.

Sage Vyasa assured Dhritarashtra that Sanjaya would not feel exhausted and would stay unhurt after using his Divya Drishti. He also confirmed Dhritarashtra that he himself would elaborate the repute of all Kauravas and Pandavas throughout the world. Then he left the kingdom after alerting the king about the upcoming disaster via elaborating the ominous signs.

Sanjaya had explained the whole motion of the Kurukshetra conflict to the king Dhritarashtra. In addition to that Sanjaya also had witnessed Lord Krishna's Virata rupa at the time God was giving the Gita Gyan to Arjuna, which he had described to Dhritarashtra.

Ref: Mahabharata book

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