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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SPLENDID EXAMPLES GIVEN BY VIDURA

Vidura talks about the Birdcatcher and The honeycomb 

We all recognize wise and decent Vidura who was half brother to King Dhritarashtra and his adviser. He had constantly been in his Dharma. Besides the one Kaurava named Vikarna out of hundreds, Vidura had also raised his voice against the humiliation of Draupadi within the king's court. He had frequently tried to convince Duryodhana and Dhritarashtra not to behave unrighteously towards the Pandavas seeing that Pandavas had been their family too. In this post, I will provide an explanation for brief the notable tales told via wise Vidura to Kauravas with an aim to make concord with Pandavas. These aren't certainly stories that we will simply read and overlook, we need to apprehend the morals. Nowadays disputes among brothers are common in all families. Operating together as a group in a circle of relatives builds trust amongst all the individuals and helps us face the ups and downs together. Duryodhana not only let the Pandavas go through in forest by tricking them into gambling but additionally he seized the Indraprastha which belonged solely to the Pandavas. There was sincerely no purpose for Kauravas to do this. let us know those stories in this post.

Once a bird catcher spreaded net on one ground to capture birds. Two birds who continually used to fly and roam together, fell into that trap however flew away in conjunction with that net. Seeing those two birds flying away in the direction of the sky didn't distress that birdcatcher at all. He followed those birds in their path. that time a sage who was staying within the woodland, after finishing his routine night prayers was sitting idle in his hermitage observed that birdcatcher who was following those two birds. The sage asked him, why he was running after those birds on the ground despite the fact that those birds were flying in the sky.

That birdcatcher replied, "Oh sage! these two birds are as of now being together for which they may be flying away with my net. I can catch them as quickly as they begin quarreling. " After a while both the fool birds started out fighting with each other and as a result fell down on the earth. Seeing in such a situation, the bird catcher immediately captured them.

Vidura stated, "those family members who quarrel with each other on wealth, they, therefore, fall into enemy's entice just like these birds. Relatives devour food and live together, be polite to one another and ask wellbeing of each other. They have to by no means go for partition. Individuals who constantly respect and serve their seniors emerge as triumphant. Enemies never even consider setting a trap for them. However, those who regardless of being rich enough usually crave more money, they lose all their wealth to their enemies. Burning woods after separating from one another, not burn like before, only releases smoke. Own family individuals only after bonding with each other come to be extra powerful. "

Inside the second tale, Vidura shared his personal experience at the time he had witnessed on Gandhamadhana mountain. Vidura went there together with few saintly Brahmins and Bhil(a tribe of hill people). Those Brahmins preferred to speak about Vidya and medicinal sadhana through Mantra Tantra. That mountain was surrounded by many medicinal trees. They located one honeycomb in an inaccessible cave-in that mountain which was not constructed by honey bees. It seemed like a golden-colored pitcher. large toxic snakes were guarding that honey there. Deity Kubera was fond of that honey. Those medication seeker Brahmins referred to that honey if consumed by way of any human beings would make him immortal, additionally, it'd provide eyesight to blinds and youth to old human beings. After listening to the extraordinary advantages of that honey, those Bhil humans craved for it and wanted to own it. Consequently, they entered that cave and were killed by those poisonous snakes.

Vidura then referred to Dhritarashtra, "similarly your son Duryodhana desires to own all the kingdoms on the earth to himself. Out of greediness, he only sees the honey now not its risky outcomes. Duryodhana talks about fighting Arjuna in the war at the same time no longer have strength much like him. furthermore a top-notch warrior like Arjuna who had already conquered the entire earth all by himself and scared off the excellent Kaurava warriors like Bhishma and Drona during Virata Yudh still awaits an alliance between Pandavas and Kauravas and consequently can forgive the Kauravas." Likewise, Vidura recommended Dhritarashtra to make it up to the Pandavas.

Ref: Mahabharata book

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TWO GREAT WARRIORS ABSTAINED FROM MAHABHARATA WAR

Balarama stays out of the Mahabharata war, Both Pandavas and Kauravas doesn't consider the assistance of Rukmi

Balarama; Brother of Lord Krishna, denied joining the war considering Lord Krishna had determined not to participate. He had already turned down the offer of Duryodhana at the time he went to Dwarika with an intention of getting help from Lord Krishna and Balarama. Being fair to both Pandavas and Kauravas, Lord Krishna had given his Narayani Sena to Duryodhana and on the other hand became the charioteer of Arjuna as per his request. Seeing his affectionate brother Lord Krishna denies to raise any weapons and fight, Balarama stayed out of the combat and blessed Duryodhana when he had asked him to support.

After the selection of commanders in Pandavas' army was completed for the great Mahabharata war, Balarama visited the pavilion of Pandavas. Everyone presented their prayers to him and offered him a seat close to Yudhishtir. Balarama then informed Lord Krishna, "massacre is going to begin soon and I have already told you to guide Duryodhana in the similar way you used to be doing to Pandavas. However you unnoticed my statements and choosed to help Arjuna. Being the guru of Bhima and Duryodhana, I am affectionate toward both of them equally, seeing Krishna himself supporting the non-secular Pandavas, I can realize the destruction of Kauravas has already started that i do not wish to see." After saying such, he left on a pilgrimage to the Himalayas.

Rukmi was the ruler of Vidarbha, son of Bhismaka, and the elder brother of Rukmini. At the time when Lord Krishna abducted Rukmini from Vidarbha kingdom as per her request, Rukmi fought with Lord Krishna due to the truth that he wished his sister to marry Chedi king Shishupala only. Lord Krishna had defeated him in that battle and later as per the plea of Rukmini, did not kill Rukmi. Then Rukmi never returned back to his capital Kundin pur and he created one capital of bhoja people named Bhojakata. He was once blessed with a divine bow named 'vijaya' via Indra. There had been three celestial bows or Dhanush in the world who were regarded as divine. One was Gandiva Dhanush of Varuna dev which was once given via lord Agnidev to Arjuna throughout Khandavvan daah, second used to be Vijaya Dhanush of Indra which he later gave to Rukmi and the third Dhanush was 'saranga' of Lord Vishnu which was later received by Lord Krishna after he killed Narakasura and returned the kundals of Aditi back to her.

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Rukmi with an intention to please Lord Krishna came to Pandavas with his large army to offer his help. He was welcomed respectfully in the tent. He haughtily mentioned Arjuna that, "I would assist you in the war if you have gotten scared of your enemies. I will kill all the exceptional warriors like Bhishma, Drona, Kripacharya, Karna all by himself besides taking anyone's help and then surrender the whole earth to you all." Hearing the egotistical statements of Rukmi, Arjuna with a friendly smile referred to him that, "neither I am scared nor i need any help as i have alone efficaciously defeated Gandharvas during the fight with Chitrasen and also the Kauravas in Virata war before. Pandavas rejected Rukmi's offer.

Later Rukmi went to Duryodhana's pavilion with his army with the same intention and additionally presented his help in a similar conceited way. Duryodhana also declined him.

Ref: Mahabharata book

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STULKARNA GAVE HIS MANHOOD TO SIKHANDINI

Sikhandi: A female who turned into male

In the previous blog post, I have already explained in brief concerning how did magnificent warriors like Bhishma and Parashurama genuinely had a fight. Parashurama wished to help Amba and ordered his disciple Bhishma to accept her as his wife or else fight with him. However, Parashurama could not defeat Bhishma. Amba determined to emerge as someone who ought to be the sole cause for Bhishma's death.

Amba went to exercise rigorous penance and austerities. She quit consuming meals and for six months she did meditation in this way. she also did Tapa beneath the water without consuming anything at all. Bhishma used to know about her activities from some of his spies. Amba visited many divine Tirtha places like Nandashram, Ulukashram, Brahmastan, Prayag, Kaushikashram, Mandavyashram, Ramahrida, Gangashram and took bath there whilst doing fasting vrat. Ganga appeared there and asked her the reason behind such rigorous penance. After knowing about her Intention behind this, Ganga warned her that her purpose of killing Bhishma would by no means be fulfilled by way of this kind of fasting and Amba would end up being a croocked formed river that would have been crammed with water only in the rainy season.

After some months Amba grew to become a river, which appeared in a zigzag shape. To take a bath there, used to be hard for people. The river had water only in the course of the rainy season. Due to her fasting vrat, from half of her physique, she appeared river and from another half, she was born as a daughter in Vatshadesh. From childhood, she decided to perform austerities and requested other Ascetics no longer to cease her. 

Lord Shiva appeared in front of her and granted her wish by way of saying that, "in your next birth you will be born as a girl but later emerge as a male and be in a position to fulfill your wish of killing Bhishma." Then enraged Amba by way of taking an oath of killing Bhishma Jumped into a burning pyre made by her only and killed herself.

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Drupada; the king of Panchala was once meditating about getting a son those days. Lord Shiva seemed in front of him. Drupada requested him To bless him with a male child, not a female. Lord Shiva granted him having a female child first who would turn out to be a male. As per the boon, Drupada's spouse Prishati gave birth to A female toddler named Sikhandini whom they handled like their son and called him Sikhandi instead. She acquired maturity but didn't change to a male. Her mother and father were worried. However, having belief on Lord Shiva's assertion Drupada king had kept it as a secret and married her off to The daughter of Hiranyavarm.  Daughter of Hiranyavarma quickly understood Her husband being a female. Hiranyavarma was livid and decided to assault Drupada's kingdom and kill each Drupada and Sikhandi for lying to him like this.

Drupada's spouse Suggested her husband make preparations for protecting the kingdom as well as worship the deities. Seeing her parents struggling because of her, Sikhandini in a desire to leave her body went to the woodland and did fasting for many days in the place owned by Yaksha Stulkarna. Stulkarna became conscious Of the pathetic situation of Sikhandini regarding her lack of ability to defend his kingdom being a girl and out of sympathy the yaksha provided his manhood to Sikhandini for a limited time. Then sikhandini became a male and came back to Her father Drupada and defined him everything.

That time Hiranyavarma attacked the Panchala kingdom. King Drupada sent his dutas who confirmed Hiranyavarma about Sikhandi of being truly a male. Hiranyavarma later was assured of Sikhandi's gender by sending some of his Alluring female slaves near him. He was pleased with Sikhandi and provided many wealth, elephants, horses, cows, jewels. 

That time Yaksha Stulkarna actually needed to take back his manhood from Sikhandi, but could not do so. Being a lady she was feeling too shy to ask Sikhandi to return it back to him. Yaksha went to his ruller Kubera who after knowing about it, noted to him that, "Stulkarna! You have humiliated the entire yaksha clan by way of giving your manhood to become a female consequently, you will remain a woman forever!" 

Later as per the promise, Sikhandi went to the yaksha to return his manhood. But Yaksha as earlier ordered by His king Kubera asked Sikhandi to keep the manhood inside himself forever.

So this was how Sikhandini became Sikhandi. Sikhandi used to learn astravidya from Drona only. those days She used to gown up like a girl also. Though she turned into a man later, on the other hand, Bhishma knew that she used to be Amba, who was born as Sikhandi. Hence he determined not to raise his weapons or even look at Sikhandi's face during the Mahabharata war.

Ref: Mahabharata book

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PARASHURAMA ASKED BHISHMA TO MARRY AMBA

Bhishma kidnaps Three daughters of Kashi for Vichitravirya, Amba takes refuge of Lord Parashurama, Parashurama accepts defeat from his disciple Bhishma

Do you know that eight Vasus who had provided their physique components to Bhishma, had actually assisted Bhishma during his combat with Parashurama? Do you all understand that the courageous Parashurama who was once Bhishma's guru accepted his defeat from him? 

Before the Mahabharata war, Bhishma Pitamaha; the son of Shantanu and Ganga and the supreme commander of Kauravas denied killing Pandavas and Sikhandi in the Mahabharat war. No doubt We can all apprehend the purpose of Bhisma behind not killing Pandavas as he cherished his grand nephews Pandavas and Kauravas equally and by no means wished them to fight with each other. When it came to Sikhandi; a female who later turned into a male born to Drupada king of Panchala. Duryodhana was curious to know the cause behind It. Let me take you to that tale,

In order to please his father Shantanu and his second spouse Satyavati, Bhishma had promised to never marry and not to emerge as the king of Hastinapur. After the death of his father, he crowned the elder son of Satyavati: Chitrangada as the king of Hastinapura. However, he died in a war with Gandharvas. After that Bhishma made Chitrangada's younger brother Vichitravirya the king of Hastinapur. Bhishma wished Vichitravirya to marry the three daughters of Kashi king named Amba, Ambika, and Ambalika. Therefore Bhishma  went to the swayamvara of Kashi daughters, kidnapped all the three daughters from there and challenged all the warriors who had been already present in that swayamvara at that time. Bhishma then defeated all of them and surrendered the Amba, Ambika, and Ambalika to Satyavati.

When the marriage preparations for Vichitravirya started, Amba: the elder daughter of Kashi bashfully told Bhishma about the Salya king whom she had already nominated as her husband and without the knowledge of her father, Salya king had additionally chosen her to marry before the swayamvara. She requested wise and religious Bhishma to take the correct decision for her on the grounds that she knew Salya king would still be waiting for her. After consulting with ministers, Ritwijs, and priests, Bhishma  allowed Amba to go to Salya king.

Then Amba went near Salya king and requested him to accept her as per his predecided marriage proposal. Salya king denied to make her his wife as Bhishma had forcefully abducted her and as per him, she belonged to Bhishma only. Despite seeing the truthfulness and sincere request of Amba, Salya king deserted her having fear towards Bhishma. Amba was disgraced. Out of embarrassment, She couldn't go back to her father or to Hastinapura. She blamed herself, Bhishma, Salya king, her father, and her fate. She then held Bhishma responsible for her situation and determined to take revenge from him via killing him. However, she knew no king could kill the incredible warrior Bhishma.

She then went to the hermitage of a spiritual Ascetic, the place many Brahmins also committed to defending her after listening to the whole thing from Amba. During those days one Ascetic named Hotravahana reached the hermitage, who used to be the grandfather of Amba. After knowing about the miserable situation of Amba, he consoled her and recommended her to take the refuge of great Lord Parashuram,  who was a friend and a wellwisher of Hotravahana. 

That time the favorite disciple of Lord Parashurama:  Akrutarvarna appeared there and heard the whole lot about Amba from the sage Hotravahana. Akrutarvarna asked Amba, "out of Bhishma  and Salya king from whom you would desire to take revenge?" Amba asked him to take the justified decision on behalf of her. Akrutarvarna cautioned her to avenge Bhishma only by explaining if Bhishma had not kidnapped Amba from her swayamvara, then Salya king would have courteously accepted her as his wife. Amba agreed.

The next day Parashurama appeared there. Everyone provided their prayers to him. As per Hotravahana's recommendation, Amba took the shelter of Lord Parshuram and pleaded to him to save her from her immense sorrow by way of killing Bhishma. Being a Brahmin Parashurama had promised earlier only to raise his weapon parshu in opposition to Kshatriyas after taking permission from Brahmins for the purpose of their well-being. He knew that both Salya and Bhishma would obey him. Saddened Amba insisted Parashurama fight with Bhishma. Akrutarvarna also agreed to it and suggested his guru no longer abandon Amba who had requested him for help and let either Bhishma accept his defeat or obey his guru's order.

Parashurama alongside Amba and different sages went to Hastinapura Questioned Bhishma, "being a celibate how could you abduct Amba and later leave her, how could you assume Salya king to accept Amba after she was once touched by you? You have to marry Amba and no longer to humiliate her in such a way." Bhishma could never accept her considering the fact that he used to be celibate and also he declined Amba's proposal for Vichitravirya due to the fact that Amba had already told Bhishma related to her desire for Salya king for which reason Bhishma had let her go.

Seeing his disciple Bhishma being defiance to his order, Parashurama was furious. Bhishma tried to make him calm down by pronouncing he could by no means hit his nonsecular Brahmin. Later Bhishma told him, "if a religious Brahmin desire to battle with rage instead of running away, then a Kshatriya will definitely battle back and the Kshatriya then will not be responsible for Brahma hatya in such a scenario." 

Ganga appeared there and requested her son not to fight with Lord Parashurama who used to be his guru and comparable to Lord Mahadeva. She additionally requested forgiveness from lord Parashurama however he counseled her to change Bhishma's decision instead. Bhishma did not pay attention to her mother at that time. Then they both had a big fight. 

Bhishma being respectful towards his guru offered his prayers to him and commenced the war by way of pronouncing he was solely fighting with his guru who had forgotten his Brahmin religions and accepted the Kshatriya virtues at that time. They each shot many arrows and harmed both of them. each of them used to be wonderful warriors whom no one could defeat. They both shot many hazardous as well as effective divine arrows and made the opposite one lose consciousness. Three days were already over but they persevered in their fight whilst harming themselves. Also, the weapons had dangerous impacts on the other creatures of the earth.

During the night time of the third day, Bhishma used to be in deep thinking that there was no way to quit this damaging war and defeat his guru. Bhishma while recalling Deities slept on his chariot and was fell down from the same. That time Eight similar-looking Brahmins reached there and consoled him via announcing no longer to be frightened. then they all appeared in Bhishma's dream and gave him their introductions. They were the eight Vasus from whom Bhishma had his form. They advised him to use 'praswapa' weapon against Parashurama as his guru was not aware of how to use and to defend from the same. No normal guys could use the weapon.

On the fourth day of the war, the battle continued. Both of them used the divine weapons against each other and made absolutely everyone on the earth as well as in the heaven afflicted. Bhishma recalled the weapon 'Praswapa' and was about to shoot it against Parashuram.  Narada reached there and referred to him that the deities of heaven requested Bhishma to quit the usage of that weapon against his incredible Brahmin guru. Bhishma  that time looked up in the sky and saw those eight Vasus smiling there. They advised him to obey Narada and no longer to use the weapon for the welfare of the entire universe. Parashurama accepted the defeat thereby announcing Bhishma had triumphed over him. The ancestors also appeared there and cautioned Parashurama not to fight with Kshatriya from next time and additionally advised him that, Parashurama was fortunate to be alive by that time even after warfare with Bhishma: who used to be one of the Vasus. They noted Parashurama that Bhishma was already destined to be lifeless through the hands of Arjuna only.

Parashurama however was not stepping back from the fight for the reason that he used to be following Kshatriya principles. His ancestors then requested Bhishma to do so. He also did no longer pull back. In the end, Ganga made Parashurama give up the fight by way of saying, "both Bhishma and Parashurama are uncontrollable and rebelling to each other."

Then the whole ancestors additionally let Parashurama put down his weapon. Being obliged to the Vasus Bhishma also offered his prayers to Parashuram.  Pleased on Bhishma, Parashurama advised Amba that Bhishma had won the fight.

Ref: Mahabharata book

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KARNA WAS ABOUT TO BECOME THE KING NOT YUDHISHTIR

Lord Krishna asked Karna to triumph over Kauravas and become the king

Brave warrior Karna was once firstborn to Kunti; wife of King Pandu, who was adopted and raised via Suta clan leader Adhiratha and Radha. Lord Krishna had already assured Karna to become the king of the earth only if he would have chosen to join the Pandavas. Here in this publish I will let you know Lord Krishna's discussion with Karna related to this offer and what was his reply. I'm certain few of us are already conscious of Krishna's suggestion towards Karna however there's extra to it. Karna actually knew that he alongside other Kauravas were about to die at the hands of Pandavas in the combat yet he denied the offer. Karna used to be no doubt a spiritual warrior who continually donated to all the Brahmins, sacrificed his Kavach and Kundal to Indra, and then it was enthralling to comprehend that he even sacrificed the throne which he virtually deserved.

At the time of leaving Hastinapura, Karna alongside Sanjay also accompanied Lord Krishna on his chariot. Lord Krishna noted Karna about his birth from his real mother Kunti and Sun-god before Kunti's marriage. Hence he was the elder brother of Pandavas and the rightful heir to the throne. Lord Krishna recommended him to join his brothers, not the Kauravas. 

Krishna additionally guaranteed Karna that, "after understanding the truth about you being born to Kunti, the complete Brishni clan human beings along with other kings will support you as their family member, Your younger brother Pandavas alongside their sons will offer your prayers to you, The family priest of Pandavas Dhaumya will inaugurate you as the king of the earth, Religious Yudhishthira will emerge as Yuvraj and lift the white chambar whilst sitting behind you on his chariot, Bhima will carry white chatra on his head, different clan humans will also serve you."

After listening to this, Karna appreciated Lord Krishna for such an offer. he replied that, "I completely understand the fact of being elder to the Pandavas however in my childhood Kuntidevi already abandoned me in the water where i was not safe even, from where Adhiratha and Radha found and took care of me, and married me off to suta females. I have already regarded Adhiratha and Radha as my parents only, have been attached to suta people, my wives, sons also whom I do not want to turn out to be untrue. I do not wish to disappoint Duryodhana who have begun a fight against Pandavas only after trusting my strength. It will be disgraceful for me no longer to combat with Arjuna too."

Karna requested Krishna to keep this secret to himself only. Karna knew that being pious by way of nature Yudhishthira would in no way accept the throne after knowing about Karna being his elder brother. Karna then regretted giving the rude statements to Pandavas while favoring Duryodhana and also agreed that Pandavas deserved to get back their kingdom Hastinapura after completing fourteen years of exile. Additionally, he also referred to Lord Krishna about the ominous signs and symptoms that he noticed and dreamt about the defeat of the Kauravas, these kings who had supported them, the destruction of many Kshatriyas and about the triumph of Pandavas over Kauravas.

Lord Krishna also confirmed the victory of Pandavas. However, Karna being loyal to Duryodhana didn't accept the offer and choosed to combat in favor of Duryodhana and acquire heaven instead.

Ref: Mahabharata book

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KARNA BLAMED HIS MOTHER KUNTI

Kunti reveals Karna about being his real Mother, Karna Blames her and commits to spare her four sons

Was Karna right to query his mother for leaving his own son in the water? Or Do you additionally sense Kunti was innocent for not accepting her own son earlier than marriage as she was scared of public disgrace? Being a girl I ought to understand the compulsion of Kunti for taking such a step however at the identical time I feel sympathetic in the direction of Karna for being deserted by his very own mother. Let me take you to the discussion between Karna and Kunti.

Kunti knew that Karna was very powerful and Kunti being a mother did not desire Karna to fight in opposition to his own Pandava brothers. She went close to him and referred to him that, "I am your actual mother! Being your mother i inform you that, you do not deserve to serve Duryodhana, instead you should have joined with Arjuna and other Pandava brothers while ruling Hastinapura against Kauravas. You and Arjuna should have resembled 'Balarama' and 'Krishna' respectively, if you preferred to favor Arjuna. I do not wish for you to be called as 'Suta Putra' any more." That time even Sun god out of affection for his son made a celestial announcement and cautioned Karna to obey Kunti for his own good.

After listening to his parents, patient and cussed Karna was not at all distracted. He informed Kunti that, "You  already let your son suffer via throwing him into the water for which my dignity was lost, even though i was once born as a Kshatriya, i stayed disadvantaged from gaining knowledge of the Kshatriya standards and now you predict me to follow the religion. You didn't show mercy that time when you had to do something for your son and now you came here asking me to follow my responsibilities towards Pandavas."

Then he questioned Kunti, "Won't human beings name me a coward if i determine to join Pandavas now? Since my relationship with Pandavas is disclosed by you simply earlier than the Mahabharata war, will Kshatriyas accept it? Will it be justified if i fail Kauravas' kindness and respect that they showered on me? How can i now not pay back to the favors that i acquired from Duryodhana, who truly believe in my strength?"

Since Kunti had come near Karna with a purpose there, Karna did not wish to make it pointless completely. Karna noted Kunti that he would surely combat against Pandavas on the other hand he would remain pitiful and non-secular towards them during the war. He additionally promised her that, her five sons would anyhow live: either Arjuna or Karna would die in the war. Karna determined no longer to battle with the rest four Pandavas Yudhishthira, Bhima, Nakula, and Sahadeva. Kunti then hugged Karna and requested him to keep his promise in his mind for sparing his four sons.

Ref: Mahabharata book

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DHRITARASHTRA WAS BLESSED WITH EYES BY LORD KRISHNA

Lord Krishna appears in his Virat rupa

Bhishma, Dronacharya, Vidura, and Sanjaya in that court could see the rupa, and shockingly Dhritarashtra was additionally blessed to see the Virat rupa. Let me take you all to the incident first why did Duryodhana strive to imprison Lord Krishna. 

Lord Krishna went to Hastinapura for developing harmony amongst the Kauravas and Pandavas. He was respectfully welcomed by Kauravas. In the king's courtroom he instructed king Dhritarashtra that, "Great king of Kuru! You could have stopped Duryodhana and his brothers from committing a sin as they crossed their limit and worked contrary to their righteousness. King Dhritarashtra! You must rule your own sons to let all the Kauravas comply with the proper path to keep themselves away from the destruction of your own dynasty. Being the seniors of Pandavas also, you need to defend them too by providing back their own Kingdom Indraprastha unless you wish to see many courageous warriors from both aspects to die in such a huge war." Lord Parashurama, Sage Kambhya, and Narada tried to change the mindset of arrogant Duryodhana by means of giving them examples of Dambhodbhava getting punished through Nara, Lord Vishnu breaking the pride of Garuda and King Yayati falling down from heaven respectively that I had previously stated in my blog posts.

Dhritarashtra being helpless requested Lord Krishna to make his foolish son apprehend the consequences. Lord Krishna additionally tried to exhort Duryodhana by way of Giving him influential speech. Even Bhishma, Dronacharya, Vidura along with Dhritarashtra and Gandhari tried to persuade him in the non-secular path. 

Duryodhana responded to Lord Krishna that, "no one can defeat the great Kauravas like Bhishma, Dronacharya, Sukracharya, Ashwathama, and Suta Putra Karna. Being a Kshatriya it will be magnificent for me to die in the battle and gain heaven rather than surrendering to his enemies. Pandavas should not have been given Indraprastha even which in reality belonged to us only, it was occurred that time solely due to the fact i was immatured and dependent then!" Duryodhana then did not agree to provide the kingdom back to the Pandavas.

After listening to such Lord Krishna was indignant on the silly Duryodhana. He cautioned Dhritarashtra to seize Duryodhana alongside with Dushasana, Shakuni, and Karna and make harmony with Pandavas to stop the massive catastrophe that was going to happen in the war. Duryodhana consulted with mastermind Shakuni personally related to this who encouraged him to 'imprison Krishna barring any permission of Dhritarashtra, in order to let down all the Pandavas.'

Satyaki along with Kritavarma used to be present there. Somehow Satyaki got to be aware of the conspiracy, he warned Kritavarma and informed Lord Krishna and other seniors about it in the king's court. Lord Krishna steered Dhritarashtra to let these evil Kauravas capture him if they could. Dhritarashtra and other seniors alongside Vidura knew the potentialities of Lord Krishna. Dhritarashtra called Duryodhana, Dushasana along with Karna, their friends, and other ministers to the court. Dhritarashtra and Vidura warned him for his sin of wondering about captivating Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna then referred to fool Duryodhana that it was his stupidity of him to consider Lord Krishna being lonely there to seize him easily, whereas the fact was the whole Andhak dynasty, Brishni dynasty, Pandavas, Adityas, The sages, Rudras and Basus were remaining inside Krishna's body.

After that Lord appeared in his Viswaroop there in the court. Lord Shiva was observed in his heart. The deities appeared tiny inside his body, who sparkled furnace there. All the lokapalas stayed on his hands. Fire came out of his mouth, eyes, nostrils, and ears. Aditya, Sadhya, Basu, Aswinikumars, Indra, Marudrana, Viswadeba, Yakshas, Gandharvas, Nagas, and all the Demons seemed in his complete body. His brother Balarama was viewed on his Left Arm and Arjuna on his right arm. Bhima, Yudhishthira, Nakula, and Sahadeva regarded in the center part of his body. Pradyumna alongside with Brishni dynasty humans and Andhaka dynasty warriors appeared on the front facet of his body. Conch shell, Chakra, mace, Shakti, Dhanush, plough and Nandaka weapons remained in the thousands of hands of the lord Krishna.

Apart from Drona, Bhishma, Vidura, Sanjaya, and the pious Ascetics there, no one could tolerate the divine and tremendous shape of great god Krishna. They closed their eyes out of fear. Many deities showered flowers on him and prayed him. That time Dhritarashtra out of devotion wished to see the lord Krishna's Virat rupa. He civilly requested lord to bless him eyes solely for that moment to see his divine form. Lord granted him to see his divine form. Dhritarashtra used to be in a position to see the divine form of the lord at that time. He additionally offered his prayers. After that Lord Krishna got here back to his appearance and despite being surrounded by all those other evil Kauravas, he walked out of the kingdom along with Satyaki and Kritavarma smoothly. Even after seeing the Virata form of Lord Krishna, Dhritarashtra mentioned to Lord his incapabilities of guiding his son Duryodhana in the correct path.

Ref: Mahabharata book

Read about the discussion of Messenger Sanjaya with Lord Krishna and Yudhishthira

LORD KRISHNA DENIED FOOD INVITATION OF DURYODHANA

Dhritarashtra attempts to make Lord Krishna stand by Kauravas, Lord Krishna stays at Vidura's Palace

In order to create concord among Kauravas and Pandavas Lord Krishna had determined to go to Hastinapur. Here in this blog post, I will let you be aware of that Dhritarashtra had once planned to please Lord Krishna by offering him royal presents and thought of making him favor the Kauravas, Duryodhana had made a strategy to put Lord inside the prison and alongside with that, I will tell you all why did Lord Krishna deny the food invitation of Duryodhana at Hastinapura? I believe True devotion and saintly acts of Vidura dragged Lord Krishna towards him.

All the arrangements were made to welcome Lord Krishna in Hastinapur. Dhritarashtra Mentioned to Vidura that, "on the arrival of Lord Krishna at the kingdom, I will provide sixteen golden chariots, eight massive war elephants, thousands of slaves and servants, eighteen thousand delicate blankets, coats from reindeer skins to Lord Krishna as royal gifts. Lord Krishna will have all the valuable gemstones those belong to me and Duryodhana." Along with that Dushasana's palace was rearranged and decorated to let Lord Krishna stay there as their guest.

After listening to all this Vidura recommended him that, being the exceptional king of Hastinapur, it was glorious for Dhritarashtra to make such instruction for welcoming Lord Krishna but on the other side it was not acceptable for the king to lure Lord Krishna by means of providing him all these gifts in order to make him stand by all the Kauravas. Vidura also referred to Dhritarashtra that, the splendid Lord Krishna would In no way be separated from his devotee Arjuna and the intention of Lord Krishna for coming Hastinapura was solely to create the peace settlement not for accepting any materials from Dhritarashtra.

Duryodhana was conscious of Lord Krishna being the supreme god and he deserved those royal items from the king of Hastinapur. However, he denied his father Dhritarashtra to provide all these items to Lord Krishna by saying that the disturbances with Pandavas had already begun and Krishna being the supporter of Pandavas would by no means take the side of Kauravas. Hearing all this in the courtroom of the king, Bhishma  warned Duryodhana no longer to humiliate Lord Krishna and cautioned him to obey with Krishna's agreement  only. After that Duryodhana foolishly contradicted by announcing that, "I will never let the Pandavas take my ancestor's property and I will soon take Lord Krishna in Prison."

After meeting with the seniors of Hastinapura, Lord Krishna went to Duryodhana's palace. Karna, Shakuni, Dushasana along with other Kaurava brothers were present there. They all greeted Lord Krishna there and Duryodhana invited lord for having meals there. 

But Lord Krishna declined there by saying that, "I will always go with Righteousness,

You all have unnecessarily kept hatred feelings for your own pious Pandava brothers. Being a messenger, it would be proper for me to accept the food and honor only after completion of my desire." After turning down the offer, Lord Krishna then went to the palace of Vidura. Being a big devotee of Lord Krishna, Vidura worshiped him there and offered him food. Also Keeping in his mind about the ill will of Duryodhana, Vidura out of affection towards Lord Krishna, suggested him not to go for the peace talks with Kauravas there in the king's court of Hastinapura as it would by no means change the evil mind-set of Duryodhana.

Ref: Mahabharata book

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GREAT SAYINGS OF YOUNG SANATSUJATAJI SAGE

Sanatsujata Sage gives remarkable answers to Dhritarashtra 

I observed one marvelous subject of Sage Sanatsujata giving his satisfactory advice to Dhritarashtra; the king of Hastinapur which I would gladly like to share with you in brief here in this post. The clever and smart Vidura; half brother of Dhritarashtra and Pandu, used to be the king's adviser. Being born to a Shudra woman, Vidura wished Dhritarashtra to get expertise related to Death, Sacrifice, faults in Tapa, Apramada, Brahmacharya and Brahma from a suited Brahmin sage instead of him. So he recalled a mind-blowing young Brahmin sage named Sanatsujata, who appeared there and answered beautifully to the questions of Anxious Dhritarashtra before the great war of Mahabharata.

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Dhritarashtra asked, "why the sage Sanatsujata himself says Death in no way exists?"

Sage replied, "there are two aspects to reflect on consideration on it. One is that Death exists while one can continue to be far away from death by performing Brahmacharya and another aspect is Death in no way exists. Negligence and pleasure is death and Conscientious is the elixir of life. For instance, during the demons who preferred  the pleasure died whilst all the deities obtained the nectar and stayed immortal. 

Few humans name the death as Yama and practice celibacy. Yama who rules Naraka or Pitraloka punishes all the greedy, angry, narcissistic people after their death. Moreover, they don't get to see the divine Paramatma due to the fact of their sins. These sort of Materialistic humans when comes to the transcendental world by no means overcome their death considering this  fact that they do not get a chance to meet God consequently wander everywhere in many yonis. Due to the truth of staying indulged in worldly objects, people lose their idea in delusion and never overcome their death. They run after luxurious substances thinking about those to be the only source of their pleasures.

While Those humans who constantly engross themselves in chanting Paramatma or god, ignores the material world and Prevents such disconcertment of fact they by no means die like normal humans. Death never scares these people. They get salvation from their death. These people usually stay far from the suffering of the Birth and demise cycle." 

Dhritarashtra asked, "some humans never comply with righteousness and some does, later do their saintly act kills their sin or it gets destroyed by their sins?"

Sanatsujata replied, "every human being need to face the consequences of their righteous acts and sins. As God is everywhere, he observes each activities. As per him, a human gets the region in heaven or hell either for his formerly holiness or sins respectively. After that, he again takes birth on the earth, performs his karma. However, via his spiritual acts, he destroys his previous sins. Hence he enlightens himself through his saintly acts."

Dhritarashtra asked, "What is 'reticence'? Can anybody locate god via 'Maun'?"

Sanatsujata said, "Thinking about the god whilst being on a vow of silence is known as 'maun'. Vedic and lokik wordings are generated from there, Paramatma shows up there through deep concentration."

Dhritarashtra asked, "those humans who obtain expertise in Rig Veda, Yaju Veda, and Sama Veda and involve in wrongdoings, do these sins get regarded or not?"

Sanatsujata replied, "Rig Veda, Yaju Veda, and Sama Veda can never protect that unwise individual from the consequences of those wrongdoings."

Dhritarashtra asked, "barring Religious act, Veda can not save human beings from their sins then why do Vedic Brahmins usually acknowledged as holy?"

Sanatsujata said, "as stated in the Vedas all through rigorous penance and meditation, human beings can be relieved from their wrongly acts. Brahmins acquire divinity and salvation via doing Tapa or practicing austerities during their lives and then find god. While others stay in their Materialistic world for their pleasures and usually desire rewards, these humans face penalties as per their karma after demise and once more come back to earth."

Dhritarashtra asked, "What are the faults to be regarded in the course of performing tapa?"

Sanatsujata said, "True Brahmin follows Religious acts, truthfulness, does meditation, have control over their senses, have shyness, forbearance and persistence in himself, does no longer seek faults in others, performs yajna, turns into educated in sastras, sacrifices for all, and stays far from material worlds.

Disagreement in the direction of duties, lying, mannerless acts, desires towards women, engrossed in incomes, Being Materialistic, anger, grief, greediness, cravings, Backbites, jealousy, violence, anguish, having no sastra knowledge, oblivescence in duties, being over-talkative, self-praising, and Dama are the faults in humans that need to be relinquished. Dama' explains the faults of drinking alcohol.

There are six kinds of outstanding sacrifices recognized as, not being over joyful even after being wealthy, spending money over yajna, wells, ponds, gardens, getting salvation via being disinterested in materials, no longer grieving over unpleasant incidents, no longer desiring favorable objects like wishing for a son for himself and also not offering donations.

There are eight traits for being 'Apramadi' or conscientious, that includes truthfulness, religious thinking, accomplishment, detachment, no stealing, celibacy exercise, and non-greediness."

Dhritarashtra asked, "how to reflect on consideration on one to be right Brahmin out of Dwivedi, Chaturvedi, and Panchavedis, etc?"

Sanatsujata said, "only one Veda was there at the starting of the world. Later it was divided into a number of parts for more understanding. Some humans who even don't comprehend the precise meaning of Vedas call themselves as scholars in Vedas, then involve in getting rewards by way of performing yajna and teaching this Vedas to others. No one turns into an appropriate Brahmin solely via announcing themselves.

In actuality, no one knows the authentic philosophy of the Vedas. Brahmins who are solely conscious of the lines of Vedas don't understand god. But these who remain in Truth are aware of the Almighty  from the Vedas. These  are  the appropriate Brahmins who after gone thru the Vedas know the glorious god and can clarify any doubts of others. By staying in a forest and being on a vow of silence no one can truly turn out to be a saint. They should understand their true form of the soul by means of having control over all their senses and only focusing on the great lord."

Dhritarashtra then asked, "considering the fact that practicing celibacy is the only convenient way to get salvation, how to do it in a proper way?"

Sanatsujata said, "staying in the guru ashrams, becoming a committed disciple of him and practicing celibacy one turns into be enlightened in sastras and after death, he meets the lord. Though our bodies are born from our parents yet acharyas give birth to our minds that turn into saintly."

Staying away from material worlds, keeping acharyas blissful with right karmas, manners by means of genuine dedication, being courteous toward spouse and children of acharyas, always bearing in mind the graces of acharyas, repaying the gurus, and offering  the gurus all the wealth,  materials that disciples have ever earned as alms are the path of an ideal celibate."

Dhritarashtra asked, "what is the exact divinity form of Brahma? How does he appear like?"

Sanatsujata replied, "the true structure of Brahma is neither viewed in the stars nor in the clouds. Not viewed in the wind, moon, sun, or no longer even in Vedas. No one can know the real shape of Brahma. Even the world after destruction is merged entirely  into Brahma. The glory of Brahma is everywhere. He consists of the entire world, sky, the deities, the ocean, whole humans. He resides in everybody and everything. Only an actual yogi could see the real form of Brahma."

Ref: Mahabharata book

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DAUHITRAS SAVED YAYATI FROM FALLING DOWN FROM HEAVEN

Madhavi becomes the mother of four sons from different Kings and Yayati falls down from heaven

From my preceding publish we all came to know about how did King Yayati offered his daughter Madhavi to the sage Galava on behalf of wealth. Here in this blog post, I will provide an explanation for how did Madhavi assisted Sage Galava on his mission to repay his guru Visvamitra or Viswamitra eight hundred horses having a black ear on one side and How did her sons rescue their grand father Yayati while falling down from heaven.

Sage Galava went to the king Haryashwa or Hariyashva of Ikshavaku or Ikshwaku dynasty along with the charming Madhavi. The sage asked the king to make Madhavi his wife, have a son from her, and provide him eighth hundred horses as a price for Madhavi in return. Being consumed by way of lust, the king agreed to marry her. But he only had two hundred strong horses there in his kingdom as particular by way of the sage. As per the sage's advice, he married Madhavi and had a son from her named Basumana. Then thinking about his lack of ability to give more horses he gave Madhavi back to the sage in order to fetch more of them from other kings.

Then sage went to King Dibodasa or Dibodasha of Kashi kingdom. Galava gave the proposal to the king in an equal way he had given to Haryashwa. King also agreed to the sage. However, he also had only two hundred of the exact horses. As per the sage's recommendation, the king married Madhavi and had a son named Pratardan. The king then returned Madhavi back to the sage.

Then the sage in order to get the rest of the horses reached near king Ushinara of Vojanagara. The sage additionally inspired him to marry Madhavi and supply him four hundred horses as price in return. The king also had two hundred of the specific horses which he gave to the sages in return. As per the condition of the sage, the king accepted her as his spouse and had a pious son named Shibi from her. Then sage took Madhavi back with him. To fulfill the repayment of Visvamitra,  Sage had to find rest two hundred horses.

Garuda met with the sage and recommended him to present Madhavi in replacement to the rest of the horses to his Guru Visvamitra,  Sage Galava acted thus. Visvamitra was pleased with sage Galava. He accepted Madhavi to have a son from her and gladly acquired the six hundred horses from Galava. Madhavi had a son named Astaka from Visvamitra.  He gave Madhavi back to the sage Galava.

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Galava was delighted after repaying his Guru Visvamitra. Then he blessed her and returned her back to her father King Yayati. All her four sons Vasumana, Pratardana, Shibi, and Astaka were blessed via sage Galava to grow to be a Great donor, brave, truthful, and spiritual respectively. Yayati later had organized a swayamvara for Madhavi. But, she left the swayamvara and lived a lifestyle of an Ascetic in the forest.

Later King yayati died and went to heaven for his generosity and pious nature. But in heaven, he started out boasting himself In front of other deities and sages there. For which he lost his glory, no one could recognize the religious Yayati there and he began falling down from heaven as per Indra's order. Yayati after understanding his fault requested to fall down closer to religious humans only. At that time his four Dauhitras or grandsons were performing yajna in order to please God. Yayati fell down there. He gave his introduction to all of them. Yayati's daughter Madhavi reached there, respectfully recommended him to take her part of Asceticism that she had achieved throughout religious practice in the forest.

After getting recognized by way of his daughters and grandsons he started out going up in the direction of heaven. His feet stayed untouched to the earth. Vasumana, Pratardana, and Shibi gave their holyness to their grandfather Yayati. Astaka performed a yajna and also gave him all his sanity. With the assist of his Dauhitras, Yayati then reached heaven. There he offered prayers to Lord Brahma. Lord informed him that due to the fact of his pride such a religious king like him fell down from heaven and mercifully his grandsons made him acquire heaven again.

Naradaji told this story to Duryodhana in the court of Hastinapura to warn him of the consequences of his pride.

Ref: Mahabharata book

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DHARMARAJ TESTED VISVAMITRA, GARUDA LOST HIS WINGS AND SAGE GALAVA GOT HELP FOR REPAYING HIS GURU

Dharmaraj meets Sage Visvamitra, Garuda helps Sage Galava and Sage Yayati offers Madhavi to Sage Galava 

I was quite greatly surprised to go thru the tale of Madhavi; daughter of King Yayati. She was once offered via his father to a sage named Galava as an alternative of wealth. The sage, in reality, had to repay his Guru Visvamitra or Viswamitra. Here in this blog post, I will mention how did Sage Galava met with His guru Visvamitra and received assistance from Garuda and King Yayati for repaying his Guru Visvamitra.

Sage Visvamitra and Vashistha were two sages out of seven outstanding sages regarded Saptarishis. Dharmaraj Yama once went to Visvamitra in the form of Sage Vashistha in order to test him. Out of starvation, he wished to have food there. Visvamitra began preparing food immediately. But Dharmaraj could not wait and he consumed meals made by different Ascetics. When Visvamitra offered him food, Dharmaraj denied him by way of saying he had already consumed meals and left the place. After listening to such Visvamitra was stunned. he positioned the meals vessel on his head and consistently stood in front of his hermitage while consuming only air.

Galava sage found Visvamitra there such a state. He dedicated his life to serving Visvamitra there as his guru. After completion of hundred years, Dharmaraj once again got here near Visvamitra in the form of sage Vashistha and noticed Visvamitra standing in front of his hermitage there. Dharmaraj took the food vessel from Visvamitr.  The meals used to be warm as if it was prepared at that time only. Then pleased Dharmaraj ate the food out of it and left the house after blessing Visvamitra.  Visvamitra was satisfied with the sage Galava and Asked him to go anywhere as per his wish. But Galava desired to repay something to his Guru. Visvamitra persistently asked him to leave. But Galava insisted his guru again and again for repaying something. Enraged Visvamitra asked Galava to present him eight hundred white horses who would be having black ears from one side.

In order to repay his Guru, Galava could no longer sleep or consume after that. He knew neither he had any cash nor he had any wealthy pals who could supply him such horses. Being frazzled he decided to end his life. He wished to see Lord Vishnu and noticed Lord's Vahaan Garuda appearing in front of him. Garuda being kind-hearted toward the sage desired to help him in searching for the horses everywhere. Sage Galava sat on the mighty Garuda and went in the direction of East.

On the peak of the mountain, they saw one lady Ascetic named Shandili there. Both of them offered their prayers. Shandili courteously gave them food and asked them to take nap there. They both happily acted accordingly. When Garuda woke up he noticed his divine wings were already gone. Sage Galava asked Garuda if he had thought of any inauspicious for which he had lost his wings. Garuda cited him that he had thought in his mind of taking that lady Ascetic to Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshwara with whom she surely deserved to stay rather than here on the mountain. Garuda then fell on the feet of Shandili and confirmed to her that he solely thought in her favor only. Garuda requested her forgiveness.

Sandili used to be thrilled at that time and she advised him that he had humiliated her by way of wondering of such in his mind before. However later she forgave him after listening to Garuda's explanations and blessed him to have his divine wings back. Garuda and Sage Galava both left that area without getting any help for the horses. Garuda then counseled Sage Galava to beg for money from his friend King Yayati. King yayati was a beneficent and trustworthy king. Garuda elaborated everything about the Galava and His guru Visvamitra's conversation and requested the king to provide wealth to the sage.

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King alas expressed his lack of ability at that time to pay for the compensation to the sage. However, he could in no way commit a sin by sending each of them returned empty-handed. Hence he advised the sage to accept his stunning daughter Madhavi. Additionally, the king referred to him that many kings would even surrender their kingdom as a price for getting Madhavi. Then the king presented his daughter to the sage in order to help him getting the favored number of specified horses from different kings and the king also wished for having grandsons. The sage agreed and left the kingdom with Madhavi.

Ref: Mahabharata book

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LORD VISHNU BROKE THE PRIDE OF HIS VAAHAN GARUDA

Matali chooses Sumukha as his son-in-law and Indra blesses him long life and Garuda praises himself in front of Lord

From my previous post, we came to know about how did Lord Parashurama gave an instance of Nara breaking the ego of Dambhodbhava in order to let Duryodhana be aware of the penalties of considering himself best than others. After that Kambhya sage who used to be also existing in the courtroom of Hastinapura kingdom additionally cited the mighty Garuda whom Lord Vishnu had taught a lesson once for his self-esteem. I will explain that in this post. It all started out from the incident when Matali went to Nagaloka to locate his son in law.

First of all, let me provide you a small brief about Nagaloka. We all understand that the total universe is divided into three components acknowledged as, 'heaven', 'earth', and 'patala'. Patala is also regarded to be more captivating than Heaven. Patala is divided into seven lokas and Nagaloka is the lowest amongst them. Below patala there is 'Naraka' or hell. Nagaloka consists of all the snakes and ruled via snake king Vasuki. 

Matali was the charioteer of Lord Indra. He had a lovely and nicely behaved daughter named Gunakesi. Matali searched for an ideal groom for her in the whole heaven and earth but no one matched her divine beauty. Matali wished to go to Nagaloka to find a worthy son in law. On his way to Nagaloka, Matali noticed Naradaji who was also going in the direction of the Varunaloka; location of Water king Deity Varuna. Narada also accompanied Matali to Nagaloka after assembly with Varuna deity.

Both Narada and Matali reached a place named Bhogabati in the Nagaloka which was protected by way of the snake king Vasuki. Sesha naga or Adisesha used to live there. Sesha naga; the elder brother of Vasuki was once blessed by Lord Brahma to lift the entire earth on his head due to the fact of his forbearance nature. (It is believed that Lord Vishnu rests on sesha naga which is regarded as Ananta sesha.) Coming back to the story, Narada introduced all the snakes to the Matali there in the Nagaloka. Matali observed one focused, patient, and excellent looking Naga whom he preferred to make his son in law and out of curiosity inquired about his identification to Naradaji. Narada told him that, that naga was recognized as Sumukha; the son of Chikura. Additionally, he cited to Matali that Chikura was recently consumed via Garuda. Matali, however, Gave the marriage proposal to Sumukha's grandfather Aryaka there.

(Now Let me remind you all about Mighty Garuda, who once took away the nectar from Indra by means of defeating him and all the deities and Later gave the nectar back to Indra after accepting his friendship. Garuda was that time blessed by Lord Vishnu to devour all the snakes and emerge as Lord's Vahaan or mount.) 

When mighty Garuda ate up Chikura that time he had also referred to the snakes about ingesting Sumukha the next time he would reach Nagaloka. Considering the reality the Aryaka at the beginning hesitated as he knew that Sumukha's demise was already predestined by Garuda. However, Matali convinced him of a solution that, he himself would request Deity Indra for blessing Sumukha a long life. Then Matali went near Indra along with his son in law Sumukha and Narada. Lord Vishnu was there too. After hearing about the whole thing Lord suggested Indra provide nectar to Sumukha and make him comparable to a deity. Indra keeping in his mind the power of Garuda he did not let Sumukha drink the nectar. Later as per the recommendation of Lord Vishnu, he blessed Sumukha for long life.

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After knowing about all this, enraged Garuda reached near Indra and asked Lord Vishnu how could he let a snake have a long life when Lord himself had blessed Garuda to eat all of them. Garuda blamed Lord for creating barriers in his way of living as he had already decided to kill Sumukha before. 

Then Garuda instructed Indra that, "I defeated all the deities and killed many daityas with my immense power, regardless of being capable of ruling the triloka, I agreed to serve Lord Vishnu whilst staying in his dhwaja and being his Vahan!" Then Garuda accused each of them of ruining his dignity by means of no longer letting him consume Sumukha and questioned Indra being the king of Triloka letting Lord Vishnu create obstacles for Garuda in such a way.

Out of prideness, Garuda boasted his energy for carrying the potential deity Vishnu. 

Lord Vishnu Warned the egoistic Garuda to quit self-admiring and challenging him to lift his only right hand that time. Then Lord Vishnu positioned his right hand on Garuda's shoulder and made him unconscious there through the burden. Lord, in reality, had only kept his hand tenderly on him rather than pressing him down for which Garuda stayed alive at that time. Garuda realized his mistake and Asked for forgiveness. He could understand the godly energy of Lord Vishnu.

Lord Vishnu stated Garuda that, "Even the triloka can by no means endure my force!" Garuda had always carried him smoothly since the Lord himself had made it easy for him. He then warned Garuda no longer to repeat the mistake and then he picked up Sumukha in his toe finger and placed him on Garuda's chest. From that time Garuda used to carry Sumukha along with him.

After listening to the story of Mighty Garuda from sage Kambhya, Duryodhana disregarded it whilst laughing.

Ref: Mahabharata book

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