Arjun orders Uttara to collect
- Duryodhana's red clothes;
- Karna's pink colored and
- Dushasana's blue colored clothes.
Sunday, October 24, 2021
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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Temporary Stay in Hell then transcending to Heaven
Once Narada took Dharmaraja around both hell and heaven. In the heaven, Dharmaraja saw Indra and bowed to him. He then told Narada, “How much punya this person must have accumulated to get the position of Indra!” Narada said, “Dharmaraja, look properly. It is Duryodhana who has got the rank of Indra.” Seeing this Dharmaraja thought to himself, “If this villain can become Indra, what exalted position my generous, elder brother Karna would have got?” So thinking, he asked Narada to take him immediately to Karna. Narada took him to hell. There, seeing a person being tortured, Dharmaraja said, “How many bad deeds this person must have committed! Poor chap, I cannot bear to see him suffer.” Narada said, “Dharmaraja, he is your generous brother Karna.” Hearing this, Dharmaraja was surprised and was sad. He said, “God is biased. If He deceives like this, why blame human beings for doing wrong things?” Narada said, “But Karna was a traitor.” When Dharmaraja asked how could it be, Narada said, “When Karna was bemoaning that he had no relatives and he was an orphan, Duryodhana consoled him, acknowledged his capabilities and made him the king of Angarajya. Karna was happy and promised Duryodhana that he would kill all the enemies of Duryodhana. Placing his faith in Karna, Duryodhana did not worry too much when the war was declared. But before the war, Krishna sent Kunti to Karna. Kunti asked for some concessions from Karna, whose heart melted at his mother’s prayers and he promised to safeguard Pandavas. Accordingly, he protected Nakula and Sahadeva from Duryodhana. He also did not kill Arjuna when he had the opportunity to do so. This paved the way for the defeat and death of Duryodhana. For this treason, he is in hell.”
"‘Karna, the mighty bowman, that foremost of all wielders of weapons for whom thou art grieving, has also attained to high success. Behold, O puissant one, that foremost of men, viz., the son of Surya. He is in that place which is his own, O mighty-armed one. Kill this grief of thine, O chief of men.
O son of Pritha, thy brothers, O king, were not such as to deserve Hell. All this has been an illusion created by the chief of the gods. Without doubt, all kings, O son, must once behold Hell. Hence hast thou for a little while been subjected to this great affliction. O king, neither Arjuna, nor Bhima, nor any of those foremost of men, viz., the twins, nor Karna, ever truthful in speech and possessed of great courage, could be deserving of Hell for a long time. The princess Krishna too, O Yudhishthira, could not be deserving of that place of sinners.
Monday, May 10, 2021
Monday, April 26, 2021
license
In Mahabharat, Karna asks Lord Krishna - "My mother left me the moment I was born. Is it my fault I was born an illegitimate child?
I did not get the education from Dhronacharya because I was considered a non-Kshatriya.
Parshu-Raam taught me but then gave me the curse to forget everything since I was not a Kshatriya.
A cow was accidentally hit by my arrow & its owner cursed me for no fault of mine.
I was disgraced in Draupadi's Swayamvar.
Even Kunti finally told me the truth only to save her other sons.
Whatever I received was through Duryodhana's charity.
So how am I wrong in taking his side ???"
**Lord Krishna replies, "Karna, I was born in a jail.
Death was waiting for me even before my birth.
The night I was born I was separated from my birth parents.
From childhood, you grew up hearing the noise of swords, chariots, horses, bow, and arrows. I got only cow herd's shed, dung, and multiple attempts on my life even before I could walk!
No Army, No Education. I could hear people saying I am the reason for all their problems.
When all of you were being appreciated for your valour by your teachers I had not even received any education. I joined Gurukula of Rishi Sandipani only at the age of 16!
You are married to a girl of your choice. I didn't get the girl I loved & rather ended up marrying those who wanted me or the ones I rescued from demons.
I had to move my whole community from the banks of Yamuna to far off Sea shore to save them from Jarasandh. I was called a coward for running away!!
If Duryodhana wins the war you will get a lot of credit. What do I get if Dharmaraja wins the war? Only the blame for the war and all related problems...
Remember one thing, Karna. Everybody has Challenges in life to face.
LIFE IS NOT FAIR & EASY ON ANYBODY!!!
But what is Right (Dharma) is known to your Mind (conscience). No matter how much unfairness we got, how many times we were Disgraced, how many times we Fall, what is important is how you REACTED at that time.
Life's unfairness does not give you license to walk the wrong path...
Always remember, Life may be tough at few points, but DESTINY is not created by the SHOES we wear but by the STEPS we take...
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Monday, March 1, 2021
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
10 Brothers
After the death of Dushasana 10 of his remaining brothers sought revenge and fought Bhima, but without any difficulty, with 10 arrows Bhima sent them to Yamaloka (abode of death.)
Sunday, February 21, 2021
Shakuni
Kingdom
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gandhara_Kingdom
The Master Mind
http://ritsin.com/shakuni-in-mahabharata-strategist-duryodhana-dice-game-gandhara.html/
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=shakuni
His Son Uluka as Provoking Messenger
http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m05/m05161.htm
Shakuni was firmly of the belief that the Kauravas would be of no match for the Pandavas and their righteous ways.
- As for the war, though he was one among the important counsels of Duryodhana, he was never in doubt of the Pandava victory especially with Lord Krishna on their side.
- So aware was he of the true form of the Lord that he had called Duryodhana a fool for preferring the Lord’s Mayavi Army over the Lord himself.
- Advice to Duryodana - http://longestepic.blogspot.com/2013/10/pandavas-save-kauravas.html
Sister / Tube
KrishNA answers DuryodhanA's query
In MahA Bharatham , Lord KrishNA answers DuryodhanA's query on why He did not eat at his palace and instead ate at VidhurA's house . The Lord explained :
sudhdam BhagavathAsyaannam suddham Bhageerathi jalam I suddham VishNupadha dhyAnam suddham EKAADASI VRATHAM II
(MEANING):
The food partaken at a BhakthA's house is superior and pure .
https://freeglobaluniversity.blogspot.com/search/label/Devotion
At he same level of holiness are the intake of GangA theertham ,
VishNu DhyAnam
https://freeglobaluniversity.blogspot.com/search/label/VishnuSpousesJesusAllahYogaAtheist
and the observance of EkAdasi vratham
https://freeglobaluniversity.blogspot.com/search/label/Fasting
Dushasana
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Dushasana
Draupadi had Earlier Insulted in front of assembly
- Karna http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draupadi#Marriage_to_the_Pandavas
- Duryodana http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draupadi#Duryodhana.27s_insult
Dushasana Inspired by Karna and Ordered by Duryodana try to disrob Draupadi
but was unsuccessful due to intervention of Krishna http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draupadi#Devotion_to_Krishna
Final Battle with Bheema
http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m08/m08082.htm
Dushasana death greatly agitated Karna and Duryodhana
Ashwathama to Duryodhana's - Kinds of Friends
Discerning persons say that there are four kinds of friends, viz.,
- Those that are naturally so,
- Those that are made so by conciliation,
- Those that become so through wealth, and lastly those
- Brought under subjection by the exercise of power.
Duryodhana
https://freeglobaluniversity.blogspot.com/search/label/Gitas
Duryodhan flees the battlefield and enters Dwaipayan sarovar with his gada . There in the Dwaipayan pond , he undertakes jalsthambhan . Duryodhan undertakes the japa of mantra given to him by Durvasa muni , This japa if continued for 7 days would bring back from death entire army of the kauravas and they would never die again in battlefield .
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duryodhana
Omens During Birth and Death - Incarnation of Kali
http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m09/m09056.htm
Advocate
http://videshisutra.com/2013/01/17/playing-duryodhanas-advocate/
http://www.geni.com/photo/view/6000000018936648770?album_type=event&photo_id=6000000023843127914
With Karna
https://k00y.blogspot.com/
Then Duryodhana challenged all the Pandavas to battle, O chief of Bharata's race, like the Asura Vali in days of yore challenging all the celestials. The Pandavas then, uniting together and filled with rage, upbraiding him repeatedly and shooting diverse weapons, rushed against the roaring Duryodhana. The latter, however, fearlessly smote his foes with shafts. The prowess that we then saw of thy son was exceedingly wonderful, since all the Pandavas together were unable to transgress him. At this time Duryodhana beheld, staying at a little distance from him, his troops, exceedingly mangled with shafts, and prepared to fly away. Rallying them then, O monarch, thy son, resolved on battle and desirous of gladdening them, addressed those warriors, saying, "I do not see that spot on plain or mountain whither, if you fly, the Pandavas will not slay you. What is the use then in flight? The Pandava army hath now been reduced to a small remnant. The two Krishnas have been exceedingly mangled. If all of us make a stand here, we are certain to have victory. If, however, you fly away, breaking your array, the Pandavas, pursuing your sinful selves, will slay all of you. Death in battle, therefore, is for our good. Death in the field of battle while engaged in fight according to Kshatriya practices is pleasant. Such death produces no kind of grief. By encountering such a death, a person enjoys eternal happiness in the other world. Let all the Kshatriyas assembled here listen to me. It were better that they should even submit to the power of the angry Bhimasena than that they should abandon the duties practised by them from the days of their ancestors. There is no act more sinful for a Kshatriya than flight from battle. You Kauravas, there is not a better path to heaven than the duty of battle. The warrior acquires in a day regions of bliss (in the other world) that take many long years for others to acquire." Fulfilling those words of the king, the great Kshatriya car-warriors once more rushed against the Pandavas, unable to endure their defeat and firmly resolved to put forth their prowess. Then commenced a battle once more, that was exceedingly fierce, between thy troops and the enemy, and that resembled the one between the gods and the Asuras. Thy son Duryodhana then, O monarch, with all his troops, rushed against the Pandavas headed by Yudhishthira.'"
Final Discussion With Krishna
http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m09/m09061.htm
Regret
Then Duryodhana challenged all the Pandavas to battle, O chief of Bharata's race, like the Asura Vali in days of yore challenging all the celestials. The Pandavas then, uniting together and filled with rage, upbraiding him repeatedly and shooting diverse weapons, rushed against the roaring Duryodhana. The latter, however, fearlessly smote his foes with shafts. The prowess that we then saw of thy son was exceedingly wonderful, since all the Pandavas together were unable to transgress him. At this time Duryodhana beheld, staying at a little distance from him, his troops, exceedingly mangled with shafts, and prepared to fly away. Rallying them then, O monarch, thy son, resolved on battle and desirous of gladdening them, addressed those warriors, saying, "I do not see that spot on plain or mountain whither, if you fly, the Pandavas will not slay you. What is the use then in flight? The Pandava army hath now been reduced to a small remnant. The two Krishnas have been exceedingly mangled. If all of us make a stand here, we are certain to have victory. If, however, you fly away, breaking your array, the Pandavas, pursuing your sinful selves, will slay all of you. Death in battle, therefore, is for our good. Death in the field of battle while engaged in fight according to Kshatriya practices is pleasant. Such death produces no kind of grief. By encountering such a death, a person enjoys eternal happiness in the other world. Let all the Kshatriyas assembled here listen to me. It were better that they should even submit to the power of the angry Bhimasena than that they should abandon the duties practised by them from the days of their ancestors. There is no act more sinful for a Kshatriya than flight from battle. You Kauravas, there is not a better path to heaven than the duty of battle. The warrior acquires in a day regions of bliss (in the other world) that take many long years for others to acquire." Fulfilling those words of the king, the great Kshatriya car-warriors once more rushed against the Pandavas, unable to endure their defeat and firmly resolved to put forth their prowess. Then commenced a battle once more, that was exceedingly fierce, between thy troops and the enemy, and that resembled the one between the gods and the Asuras. Thy son Duryodhana then, O monarch, with all his troops, rushed against the Pandavas headed by Yudhishthira.'"
Final Discussion With Krishna
http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m09/m09061.htm
Regret
Going to Heaven as Devotee of Balaram
https://www.quora.com/Mahabharata-Hindu-epic-Why-did-Balarama-always-favour-Duryodhana
http://tostrength.blogspot.com/search/label/GuruOfBhimaAndDuryodhana
Bhishma to Duryodhana
https://bachelorpledge.blogspot.com/search/label/FiveGoldenArrows
Source
http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m05/m05161.htm
Temples
Duryodhana's and His Son's Specific Enmity Towards Arjuna and His Son
Relationships
- Balarama was so happy with Duryodhana that he wanted his sister, Subhadra, to marry him. Krishna, however, had other plans. He engineered romance between Subhadra and Arjuna and got her to elope with him. “Look, he is not taking her by force,” said Krishna to pacify his infuriated elder brother, “She is holding the reins of the chariot. She wants to go with him. Who are we to stop her?”
- Later in the epic, according to folk retellings, Balarama wants his daughter, named variously as Vatsala, or Shashirekha, to marry Duryodhana’s son, Laxman. Krishna stops even this from taking place. He asks Bhima’s son, Ghatotkacha, to help Vatsala elope with Arjuna’s son, Abhimanyu and destroy the wedding plans.
Later when His Son Lakshmana was Killed by Abhimanyu, Duryodhana's instigates Karna to sent a shaft from be hind and brake Abhimanyu's bowstring when he was defending himself against heavy odds. Arjuna's young son was attacked by numerous warriors who surrounded him, when he stood all by himself in the field, deprived of bow and chariot, and in a most cowardly manner, killed him.
Also See
http://saralamahabharat.blogspot.com/2016/04/lakshmana-kumara.html
Also See
http://saralamahabharat.blogspot.com/2016/04/lakshmana-kumara.html
Brotherly Love
'O Dussasana, listen to these words of mine, O thou of the Bharata race! Accepting this installation that I offer thee, be thou king in my place. Rule thou the wide earth protected by Karna and Suvala's sons.
- Like Indra himself looking after the Maruts, cherish thou thy brothers in such a way that they may all confide in thee. Let the friends and relatives depend on thee like the gods depending on him of a hundred sacrifices. Always shouldst thou bestow pensions on Brahmanas, without idleness, and be thou ever the refuge of thy friends and relatives.
- Like Vishnu looking after the celestials, thou shouldst always look after all consanguineous relatives. Thou shouldst also ever cherish thy superiors. Go, rule thou the earth gladdening thy friends and reproving thy foes.' And clasping his neck, Duryodhana said, 'Go!'
Hearing these words of his, Dussasana in perfect cheerlessness and overwhelmed with great sorrow, his voice choked in tears, said, with joined hands and bending his head unto his eldest brother, 'Relent!' And saying this he fell down on earth with heavy heart. And afflicted with grief that tiger among men, shedding his tears on the feet of his brother again said, 'This will never be!
- The earth may split,
- the vault of heaven may break in pieces,
- the sun may cast off his splendour,
- the moon may abandon his coolness,
- the wind may forsake its speed,
- the Himavat may be moved from its site,
- the waters of the ocean may dry up, and
- fire may abandon its heat, yet I, O king, may never rule the earth without thee.'
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