Tag: Mahabharata

Just like Kaal Chakra, the Karma Chakra works constantly.Karma always works, even when it seems dormant. Trust me, it is constantly at play, affecting everyone, including gods. Even Gods are not spared of their Karma. In the Ramayana, Lord Rama, a Suryavanshi, encounters King Vali, a Chandravanshi. Rama agrees to help Vali’s brother, Sugriva, reclaim…

In Hindu mythology, Narad Muni is known for testing the virtues of individuals. One night, he decides to test who is the most charitable: Yudhishthira, son of Yama (Dharma), or Karna, known as the most charitable person. Narad brings heavy rain, soaking the entire region. Disguised as a sage, he first approaches Yudhishthira and asks…

The character arc of Yudhishthira in the Mahabharata is profoundly beautiful. In the game of dice, Yudhishthira makes a grave mistake. When wagering his brothers, his first bet is placed on Sahadeva, one of Madri’s sons. And second bet is also placed on one of Madri’s son, Nakul only. This act reflects his lack of…

In the Mahabharata, Yudhishthira loses his wife, Draupadi, in a game of dice. This leads to her humiliation in the Kaurava court. After her attempted disrobing, Dhritarashtra, the blind king, seeks to right the wrong. He grants Draupadi a boon. She asks for Yudhishthira’s release, refusing to let him remain a slave. Dhritarashtra then offers…

In the Mahabharata, Arjuna wins Draupadi in a grand swayamvara. Draupadi then marries all five Pandavas, following her destiny. After a period of hiding, the Pandavas return to Hastinapura. During their visit, King Dhritarashtra asks about Draupadi’s identity. Draupadi says, “Krishna-Draupadi, Panchal-Naresh ki Putri.”To which Bhishma adds, “Chaturangini Sena K Swami, Mahan Raja Draupad ki…

In Mahabharata, Krishna’s Vishwa Swaroop happens twice. The first incident occurs after 13 years of the Pandava’s exile. War looms on the horizon. Yudhishthira, the eldest Pandava, still hopes to avoid bloodshed. As a final attempt, Krishna is sent as an emissary. His mission is simple: ask for five villages for the Pandavas. However, Duryodhana,…

I’m starting a 30-day series on Mahabharata, where I will share moments and stories from this epic. Each day will feature something unique from the Mahabharata, aiming to engage and intrigue you. The Mahabharata is one of the greatest epics in the world.It is little bit of everything. It is history, myth, legend, fairy tales,…