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Mahabharata War Day 11

Episode#65 On the Eleventh day, the war-fare vividly demonstrated by Front stupendous skills and expertise. He destroyed Pandavas forces with which the hungry tounge of raging like a fire burning up dry logs. His rapid movements made the Pandavas army feel as if Drona was Omni-present showering of arrows staging the battlefield in a way to initiate the dance of God of death. Drona led a straight attack on Yudhishtira, his golden chariot drawn by four horses headed in the direction of Yudhishtira who aimed at him barbed arrow, feathered with eagle feathers. Suddenly Yudhishtira bow was dismembered; Dhrishtadyumna tried to intercept Drona but in vain. The whole army shouted: "Yudhishtira has been taken!" Suddenly Arjuna appeared on the battlefield, the wheels of the chariot rumbling over the bloody field, bones and bodies lying in heaps, Arjuna using his expert fingers on his Gandiva bow, Arjuna cast a continuous stream of arrows with the speed of lightening - that none could...

Yudhishtira seeks benediction from Bhisma...

Episode#50 Yudhishtira crossed the lines of armed soldiers, walked straight to Bhisma Pitamah, touched his feet and said humbly, "Pitamah permit us to fight this battle, unfortunately we dare to fight against you, our own unconquerable and incomparable Pitamah, but not without seeking your precious benediction!" Pitamah replied "Born in the Bharat-race, you have acted according to our code of conduct, go ahead and you will experience victory! I am however, bound by obligation to the throne of Hastinapur and I must fight for the Kauravas, but I assure you that you will not face defeat." Yudhishtira approached Guru Drona who blessed him saying "I and Aswasthama are morally bound to serve the King as he has provided us with food, shelter and basic amenities as per the norms. I cannot deviate from their obligation without violating the laws of loyalty and righteousness as it would amount to treachery. We may have to battle against you but nevertheless victory i...

Vasudev Krishna kills Shishupala...

Episode#24 After few years rolled by, when the kingdom of Indraprastha was ready, Pandavas started exporting and craftsmen to this new city. In this beautification process, however massive deforestation occurred and several inhabitants, especially the Nagas got killed in colossal numbers. Arjuna was cursed by the Naga King that his descendants will face death through a snake bite. They built a fabulous Palace called Maya Sabha and then started world the World Conquest whereby the most powerful King would be adjudged at a universal level. Yudhishtira happened to vanquish all the major kings and won the title of The Best Monarch! As per the norms, Yudhishtira was now eligible to perform the great Rajasuya Yagnya wherein all the kings and Maharajas were invited. At this ceremony, Yudhishtira very humbly offered the first seat of honor to Vasudev Krishna being his closet ally and advisor. But Shishupala protested against honouring Vasudev Krishna threatening to break up the assembly o...

Birth of Pandavas

Episode#13 By some misfortune, Pandu received a curse from a brahmin that he would die if he had intercourse with any woman including his own wives. He wished to select an appropriate person who would father Kunti's child on his behalf. At that juncture, she told him about mantras that the Brahmin had bestowed upon her years ago. With Pandu's consent she called three God's to father her sons. Yudhishtira was born of God Yama (God of death and regulations). A year later, the second son Bhima was born (Wind God). This son comprised of a giant stature and powers. The following year, the third son Arjuna was born of Indra, the king of gods, thanks to the magic of the Divine mantras. After the birth of Arjuna, Pandu insisted Kunti to invoke another God but Kunti refused she said "I already had four husbands, now if I invite other men then as per law I will be known as prostitute!" Pandu was under the impression that four husbands meant where three gods and himself...