ARJUNA GAVE GURU DAKSHINA TO HIS DIVINE FATHER INDRA

Arjuna kills demons Nivatakavacha, Kalakhanjas & Paulomas

I imagine how powerful that person would be who used divine weapons like Vajra of Deity King Indra and Pasupatastra of Lord Shiva! Well, Arjuna; son of Pandu and Kunti was that individual who used such divine weapons during his war with demons. He once slew three crores of Nivatakavacha demons to pay guru Dakshina to his father deity King Indra. Along with them he also killed Kalaka and Puloma demons of Hiranyapur. After getting back from Indraloka brave Arjuna met along with his brothers Yudhisthira, Bhima, Nakula, and Sahadeva on Gandhamardan hill and explained the incident to them. Let us know about it in short.

Arjuna already obtained fifteen divine weapons alongside five methods of Prayog, Upasamhara, Avritti, Praayashchit, and Pratighat in heaven. Indra was thrilled about him and praised for his bravery. He blessed Arjuna to be skilled in every task, be successful, incomparable, trustworthy, and non-secular and thereafter asked him for Gurudakshina. Arjuna agreed and wished to know approximately it. Indra stated to him that, “there is no work in the three worlds which would be difficult for you. My enemies are demons named Nivatakavacha who have taken shelter in the inaccessible place under the sea. Their number is said to be three crores and they all are the same in their shape, strength, and quickness. Kuntinandan! You kill those demons. Then only yours Guru-Dakshina will be completed.” Saying this Indra Bestowed Arjuna along with his most radiant divine chariot on which whilst being mounted he once had killed demon Bali. The chariot was brought there by his charioteer Matali. Then Indra decorated Arjuna with a stunning crown, impenetrable excellent armour, and each part in line with his form. Thereafter in the Gandiva Dhanush, he positioned the unbreakable pratyancha. At the time, Arjuna set out for the battle, all other deities gave their blessings and presented him with the best conch of Indra to conquer the demons. Due to the fact that the conch was given to him by means of the Devas for the motive of getting victory, consequently, it was named Devadatta. Arjuna accepted it and went closer to the Asuras.

Arjuna reached near the ocean and inspected it. It looked terrible. There were thousands of boats full of gems floating everywhere. Many Timingil, Tirmitimingil, Turtles, and Crocodiles were visible like mountains submerged in water. Heaps of conch were submerged in water everywhere. Like one thousand stars shining thru the clouds in the nighttime, in an equal way, heaps of gemstones seemed to be floating in the seawater. Terrible wind additionally started blowing as if misguiding the path. The spinning of wind there looked strange. Then Arjuna noticed the demon city close to it and without delay rushed there. They went deep into the underworld and at the same time frightening the demons, raided there like thunder in the sky. (It is mentioned in Nilakanthi Tika that the wheels of that chariot were raised firmly to enter the lower part of the earth)

Arjuna then blew the Devadatta conch, which made a horrible sound and frightened the demons. After that thousands of the Nivatakavchas got here out in their place, decorated with various armours, carrying strange weapons in their hands, like large Sula made of iron, mace, mussel, Pahish, Karwal, Rath-chakra, Shatagni (cannon), Bhusundi, and kharga made of gemstone, and so on. At that point, Matali cautiously took the chariot to the flat land. Thereupon those demons raised a noisy voice and played aloud one thousand unique styles of instruments with motifs that started out With that tumul-sound of musical instruments, abruptly millions of fishes in the form of a great mountain died there. The demons attacked Arjuna with heaps of arrows. At that time many Devarishis and different Maharishis and Brahmarishis And Siddhas came to see that exceptional war.

Those amazing demons blocked the way of his chariot by means of roaring around Arjuna from all aspects. Then a few different robust demons came in front of him carrying Sula, bhushundis, patish, and so on in their hands and started attacking him. Alongside a few others hit him with mace and Shakti weapons too. They were good at hitting. Their physic was horrible and in seeing they used to appear like kaal. He fought each of them with the Gandiva Dhanush. Stimulated by way of the charioteer Matali, the ten thousand horses which pulled the big chariot of Arjuna, began moving with the identical velocity as the wind and crushed the demons. Hundreds of demons died trapped there while being shot by Arjuna. Demons showered with arrows and injured Arjuna. Then he used the exquisite and rapid-moving arrows with the Brahmastra and shortly by way of those killed hundreds and thousands of demons. Thereupon, being stricken by the arrows, those demons got furious and all together started to injure him through the rain of sulas, khargas, and arrows. Arjuna used a fierce stunning weapon of Indra named Madhava and pierced the Khargas, Trishuls, and Tomars of demons into hundred pieces.

After that, the arrows of those demons additionally came fiercely at Arjuna. Then he too shot back at those enemies and smashed all the arrows. In this manner, even after being crushed by him, Nivatakavachas again hit him from all facets with heavy arrows. Then Arjuna shot at them with very speedy and igniting arrows and injured thousands of demons. All the demons were terrified after getting hurt by them. The bodies of those demons were broken into a hundred pieces. In this condition, they commenced a Maya-yudh with him. After that Heavy rain of stones started all around. Trees and high boulders started falling on Arjuna and injured him badly. Then he used his arrows similar to the thunderbolt and smashed the boulders along with the stones. It gave the impression of a bunch of sparks of fire. After that, a major water rain began. The rain of the streams, the gusts of the wind, and the roar of the demons captivated him there. It became difficult to see anything there. Then Arjuna Used Vishoshanastra, which was such stunning and fierce that dried up the rainwater. After that Nivatakavachas used wind and fire in opposition to him. Arjuna extinguished all that fireplace with Varunastra and the velocity of the illusory wind with the aid of the usage of the fantastic Silastra there. Demons used distinct forms of illusion at the same time. The terrible weapons and hearth, air, and stones began raining heavily. Illusory rain harmed Arjuna. Incredible darkness fell all around that covered anywhere. The horses of Arjuna’s chariot turned away from the battle and Matali started out stumbling too. From his palms, the bridles and whips of the horses fell to the earth. He got frightened, lost his senses, and started out looking for Arjuna.

Matali then said to Arjuna who seemed terrified too, “Harmless Kuntikumar! Earlier throughout the attainment of nectar in historic times there was a fierce war between the deities and the demons. What I have seen with my eyes is a very terrible war even at the time of the killing of Shambarasura. In that too I've carried out the charioteer work of Devraj Indra. similarly, at the time of the killing of Vritrasura and Virochanakumar Bali, I additionally took the reins of the horses. But I had never seen like this before today and had by no means been unconscious 'it appears that evidently, the creator has determined to destroy all the people today or else It isn't possible to have this kind of horrible conflict.”Arjuna then managed himself and said to Matali, “Suta! don't be afraid. Sit down still at the chariot and watch How a good deal force do I have in my arms? What is the effect of weapons And my Gandiva Dhanush?”

Subsequently, Arjuna created Astrasambadhini Maya, which destroyed those illusions of the demons. Then those demons again created various kinds of illusions. Every so often there was light and sometimes all were merging within the darkness. Sometimes the entire globe became invisible and sometimes drowned in water. After that, whilst there was light, Matali took manage of the horses and started out wandering at the battlefield. Arjuna sent many of the demons to Yamalok. That war was disastrous for the Nivatakavachas.

The demons then hid the inner illusion and attacked him. Arjun started out fighting thru Maya. By influenced via the divine weapons, the arrows released from his Gandiva bow duly went to the demons and cut their heads. Then those Nivatakavachas gathered their illusions and all at once went inside their city. There were millions of demons already dead on the battlefield. There were so many corpses of demons lying there that no place was there for his horses to position one foot after the other. In the end, the Nivatakavachas invisibly attacked and rained stones from the sky. Some terrible demons, who were already inside the earth, grabbed the feet of the horses and the wheels of Arjuna’s chariot. On the one hand, he was getting covered with rocks, on the other hand, the speed of the chariot was decreased because of his horses being caught. In this circumstance of helplessness, Matali asked him to apply vajrastra against the demons.

Arjuna then used the most cherished and powerful weapon Vajra. It entered the Maya of Nivatakavachas and killed all of them. Those demons collapsed even as embracing the opposite. The demons who have been inside the earth were killed too. That entire vicinity was covered with their dead bodies. Neither the horses of Arjuna had been harmed within the war of that time, or the chariot was broken, nor did Matali get hurt. No injuries were visible on Arjuna’s body. Then Matali appreciated Arjuna for showing his bravery there that could by no means be shown by way of any deities even. Then Arjuna accompanied by Matali went to that demon city. Their palaces were made of gold and were of numerous kinds. It had an extraordinary beauty with gems and appeared better than even the great and exceptional town of Devapuri. Then seeing this, Arjuna asked Matali that, why the deities did not own this sort of dazzling place by themselves that looked better than that of their own.

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Matali stated, “Parth! In the past this city was ours. It was in the hands of Devraj Indra. After Nivatakavachas entered, all the deities were thrown out of there. With the aid of doing very severe penance, Indra worshipped Lord Brahma and requested him to slay the demons for the welfare of all of the deities. Lord Brahma said to him that, The divine law of God this that only he would put an end to these demons by way of taking over another body. Arjuna! you are the second form of Indra. Indra has given you divine weapons to kill these demons. You have come right here for this and as per the divine law, consequently, the demons had been killed.” Then Arjuna along with Matali returned to Devaloka.

On the way back Arjuna saw another divine and big city, which was illuminated like fire and the solar. The same used to move in line with the wish of its inhabitants. Strange gem trees and melodious birds are used to enhance the beauty of that city. Demons named Paulomas and Kalakhanjas or Kalakeyas constantly lived fortuitously there. It became very hard for the enemies to enter the town. The town appeared extremely good with trees full of fruits and flowers. Many demons who were wearing beautiful garlands around their neck, holding weapons prongs, Musal, bow, Mudgar, and so on., surrounded the city from all sides. Arjuna asked about that lovely city of Matali.

Matali said to him, “Parth! Demon Puloma and Kalaka, the daughter of the exquisite demon Asuravash or Vaishvanara did remarkable penance for thousands of years. After the completion of penance, Lord Brahma gave a boon to each of them. In boon, they asked that the sorrow of their sons should be eliminated, and their sons should be unconquerable to the deities, demons, and Nagas Additionally, there ought to be a stunning city Shining with a high-quality light, That city should be moving in the sky, There should be an accumulation of gemstones that no deities, Maharishis, Yakshas, ​​Gandharvas, snakes, and demons could damage, That city ought to be complete of all favoured features, without mourning should be free from disease and so forth.' Lord Brahma built the same city for the Kalakeyas. This was the same heavenly divine city, and there is no access to deities in it. The demons named Paulomas and Kalakanjas resided in it. This huge city is famous through the name of Hiranyapur. The exquisite asuras named Kalakeya and Pauloma protect it. These are the demons who fight all of the deities. In the past, Lord Brahma had made their death certain at the hands of a man. these Kalakanjas and Pauloma are very strong therefore, you kill them by using a thunderbolt too.”

Arjuna too wished to kill the demons who constantly kept enmity against deities so asked Matali to take the chariot to that city as quickly as possible. On seeing Arjuna there, those monsters adorned with odd garments carrying armour, sat on their chariots and with great speed attacked him with weapons like Naleek, Narach, Bhalla, Shakti, Tomar, and many others. At that time Arjuna with his marvellous talents stopped the rain of arrows and moved at the battlefield with the aid of changing the various maneuvers of the chariot. All of the demons being confused began fighting among themselves. Arjuna cut off loads of the demon heads that time. Whilst those demons started getting killed in this manner, then again they Entered that city and took the aid of the demonic Maya. The city flew excessively in the sky. Arjuna made a heavy shower of arrows that Stopped the path of the demons and hindered their velocity. That city every so often went up within the sky, sometimes went down to the underworld, and additionally stayed on the earth and shortly drowned in water. That big city that roamed at its will appeared like Amaravati; however, Arjuna used exceptional sorts of divine weapons and stopped it from all aspects! The demon city fell on this planet along with the demons. At that point, demons with sixty thousand chariots charged toward Arjuna. Seeing this, Arjuna commenced injuring them with his sharp arrows.

Those demons marched closer to him for war as if the waves of the ocean were rising. Additionally, they faced the divyastras that did not harm him. On that battlefield loads and thousands of demons were visible. They were knowledgeable of weapons and skilled in warfare, but their number was too much. They began injuring Arjuna in that great warfare. Then Arjuna prayed to Lord Rudra with all his heart and used the divine Pashupatastra (Raudrastra) for the welfare of everybody. That extraordinary and divine Pashupatastra is the most powerful weapon for the complete global. After the usage of it, Arjuna had a vision of a divine person, who had three heads, three faces, nine eyes, and six hands. His appearance was wonderful. The hair on his head was like the sun was igniting. Giant snakes with flabby tongues were Like clothes made for that divine man. He was incredible Lord Mahadeva! After having his vision, all his fear went away. By connecting the Sanatan Pashupatastra on the Gandiva bow, the weapon was released for the destruction of these demons. As soon as that weapon was launched, thousands of forms seemed from it. Deer, lion, tiger, bear, buffalo, snake, cow, Lions, Elephants, Apes, Bulls, Boars, Tomcats, Wolves, Phantoms, Bhurunda, Vulture, Garuda, Chamari Cow, Deity, Rishi, Gandharva, vampire, yaksha, deviant demon, occult, nocturnal, fish, Gazmukh, Owl, Pisces, and Horse-like forms Creatures arose. In their hands, there were weapons and khargas. Many Yatudhans additionally seemed. Alongside all these many different creatures also appeared who took various forms. All those demons were destroyed by way of being deeply hit by them. Seeing this, Arjuna again prayed to Lord Shankar, the destroyer of Tripura. Those demons were overwhelmed by the divine Pashupatastra. Matali was very satisfied to look at this and he admired Arjuna for showing the braveness that was not possible even for deities and asuras. In this way, Arjuna slew the remarkable demons referred to as Nivatakavacha. (and Paulomas and the Kalakeyas) and also devastated Hiranyapur in that state.

Matali later narrated it in detail to Indra. After listening to the Demolition of Hiranyapura, the removal of demonic illusion, and the killing of the excellent robust Nivatakavachas in the war, Indra and other deities consisting of Maruta were very pleased. Thereafter Devaraja even as Consoling Arjuna, again and again, said this sweet word at the side of the deities,” Parth! you have done that work in the war, which was impossible even for the deities and demons. today you have got killed my great enemies and paid your Guru Dakshina. Dhananjay! Just like you, One always needs to remain constant on the battlefield and use his weapons. Deities, demons, and monsters no person can face in war. Yakshas, ​​demons, Gandharva birds, and snakes also can not stand in front of you. Yudhishthira; the Virtuous son of Kunti Will rule the earth conquered by your arms. You've got all the divine weapons. No man in the world can defeat you. 'Son! such as Bhishma, Drona, Kripacharya, Karna and the king Shakuni can not match your skills.” Indra then gave to Arjuna the impenetrable divine armour, the golden garland, the Devadatta shell, the divine crown, stunning and divine clothes, and divine embellishes. Arjuna then gladly stayed in Indrabhavan with the Gandharva kumaras. He had in total spent five years there. After that, he met with his brothers at the peak of Gandhamadana Mountain.

Ref: Mahabharata book Vana Parva

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DURYODHANA SAT ON FAST UNTO DEATH

Prayopavesa of Duryodhana!

Did you know that Duryodhana once sat on fast until his demise as he was ashamed of being rescued by Pandavas from the Gandharvas? After being privy to Pandavas' stay within the Dweta forest during their exile period, Duryodhana along with his brothers, Shakuni, Karna, their wives, and hundreds of men set out for The woodland to observe the depressing situations of the Pandavas along with Draupadi. Indra knowing approximately such an evil idea had sent Gandharvas led by way of their king Chitrasena and captured Duryodhana however as in keeping with the commands of Yudhishthira Arjuna together with Bhima, Nakula and Sahadeva defeated Chitrasena, different Gandharvas and rescued Duryodhana. After that, Yudhishthira lovingly instructed Duryodhana now not to hold hatred feelings for them and by no means show such recklessness again.

Duryodhana was feeling extremely embarrassed and depressed for being saved via Pandavas. whilst returning, He met with Karna, who had already run away earlier not being capable of fighting the Gandharvas. Seeing Duryodhana fine, Karna gladly greeted Duryodhana for defeating the Gandharvas and coming alive alongside others. Duryodhana then elaborated sorrowfully on how he along with his armies, brothers, and ministers were captured by those Gandharvas and later rescued by Pandavas. Duryodhana noted to Karna, "It would have been outstanding for me to gain Indraloka after being dead at the hands of Gandharvas rather than being saved by way of the Pandavas." Duryodhana was worried about how he would face his people and relatives at Hastinapura due to the reality that he had already lost his glory because of his foolishness. He decided to do fasting till his loss of life and asked all others to return to the Hastinapura. furthermore, he announced his brother Dushasana as the king of Hastinapura and delegated the duties to him, and stayed certain of his decision. Suta Putra Karna, Shakuni, Dushasana, other Kaurava brothers, and ministers attempted to persuade Duryodhana not to take this kind of step however failed to accomplish that.

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Duryodhana put on Kusha Bakala clothes, left all of the outer activities like taking baths or meals, etc, sat on sacred Kusha asana, and while performing all of the rituals of fasting waited for death only. All of the demons or Daityas of Patala(underworld) who earlier were defeated via the Deities panicked about losing their aspect to see Duryodhana preparing himself for demise. in order to bring Duryodhana near them, all of them started performing Agni Vistarsadhya Yajna with the mantras specified in Arthavedas and as stated by Deity Guru Brihaspati and Daitya Guru Shukracharya and doing Havan with the hymn as in keeping with the Upanishad Aranyaka. From that Havan fire, a strange Krutya (lady demon) appeared from there. She was then asked by those demons to bring Duryodhana near all of them. She did it accordingly.

Seeing Duryodhana in front of them, All those demons were satisfied. Demons told him, "Bharata Descendant Duryodhana! Regardless of being surrounded by superb warriors, how could you decide to go for the step of Suicide? Any such sinful step does not suit a wise person like you. Your body is divine and is made wonderfully. Lord Shiva was pleased with our prayers and blessed you with us. Your upper body(above the navel) is extraordinarily strong like Vajra and your lower body is delicate as the flower blessed by Devi Parvati to attract the women. You must no longer grieve or worry!

Many demons already have taken birth on the earth to assist you. These demons will later capture the minds of Bhishma, and Drona who will then no longer hesitate to combat their relatives, Sons, disciples, buddies, Seniors, and so forth. These amazing warriors obsessed with the Maya of those demons will use their weapons in opposition to their enemies without showing mercy and could combat fiercely. However Boosted by Deities, those five Mahatma Pandavas will slaughter these extraordinary warriors.

You must no longer be terrified of Arjuna as we have already found an approach for killing him too. The soul of Demon Narakasura whom Lord Krishna killed earlier now is living inside Karna. Karna while bearing the Past malice in his thoughts will fiercely fight with Arjuna. Deities will then take the Kavach and Kundal from Karna mischievously but we will additionally let one lakh Samsaptakas combat with Arjuna.

All the deities have taken the refuge of Pandavas only whereas we ought to take yours. "

After announcing this those demons hugged Duryodhana at the same time as consoling him. Then Krutya left Duryodhana in the same area wherein he was fasting. Then Duryodhana while considering the statements of demons made up his thoughts that he would honestly conquer the Pandavas while taking the help of Karna and Samsaptakas. 

The next day Karna alongside Shakuni, Dushasana again requested Duryodhana to change his mind about fasting. Duryodhana kept his discussion with those demons private, prepared his mind for war towards Pandavas and agreed to return to Hastinapura.

Samsaptakas being biased by those demons kept looking forward to their combat with Arjuna and Bhishma, Drona and Kripa additionally didn't have affection toward Pandavas like earlier then.

It's been mentioned inside the book that 'Kali was born as Duryodhana'. No question we understand now why he agreed to the statements of those demons and worked consequently.

Ref: Mahabharata book

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KING VIRATA HIT YUDHISHTHIRA WITH DICE

Virata king humiliated Yudhishthira  for appreciating a Eunuch

Eunuch(Hijra) or not, we must not underestimate or make fun of anybody. They all deserve respect. Do you all recognize that King Virata once injured Yudhishthira for appreciating a eunuch Brihannala(Arjuna) in front of him at the same time as discussing the Virata Yudh? As all of us understand that Pandavas were in disguise for the duration of their Agyant Vaas or exile incognito in the thirteenth year, Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, Sahadeva and Draupadi took identities of game entertainer Kanka, cook Ballava, Eunuch Brihannala, Horse guard Granthika, Cowherd Tantipala, and Sairandhri respectively. after getting triumph over Susharma, King Virata had gone to rescue their cows from the Trigartas.

After coming back to his kingdom, King Virata heard his son Uttara had gone together with the charioteer Brihannala to war with the six splendid warriors like Bhisma, Kripacharya, Karna, Dronacharya, Duryodhana and Ashwathama. King was worried about his son going alone there. He made preparations for sending his armies, many horsemen, war elephant riders, and numerous effective foot warriors to help his son. He announced there to his Chaturangini Sena, 'Discover Prince Uttara! Notice whether he's alive or now not? he is accompanied by a eunuch thus, he must have been lifeless by now. Seeing the king vexed, Kanka(Yudhishthira) consoled him by saying, with the aid of Brihannala, the Prince could conquer even the deities and demons whilst it was simplest a matter of Kauravas.

King then heard the victory information of his son from some of his envoys. hearing approximately scatheless Prince Uttara, Kanka once more mentioned to the king that, "Prince certainly won over the Kauravas considering the fact that he had a charioteer like Brihannala who is incomparable even to the tremendous charioteers like Matali (the charioteer of Indra) and Daruka (the charioteer of Lord Krishna)." King Virata organized to welcome his champion son. He became so glad that he requested Sairandhri to bring him his dice to play gambling with his game entertainer. Kanka counselled it would not be advisable to gamble with King because he appeared delighted. Kanka told approximately about how King Yudhishthira lost the whole thing one day while gambling, he recommended the king stop gambling as it would only cause disaster considering the fact that Yudhishthira must be regretting upon his decision of gambling as it destroyed everything in just one day.  However, he agreed to the king's order as the king was addicted to gambling.

While playing King mentioned his son's victory over the marvelous Kaurava warriors. Yudhishthira replied that "How can Prince Uttara not win over Kauravas since he is accompanied by charioteer Brihannala?"

Then the enraged king asked how could he admire a eunuch alongside his son. King informed Kanka that, "You have insulted me by means of talking mindless. Tell me why might not Uttar be capable of defeating the Kauravas all by himself? Because of our friendship only I excuse you this time. If you wish to live further  by no means say such again."

Kanka spoke back to him, "Except Brihannala, who can win over these fantastic Maharathis like Drona, Bhishma, Kripacharya, Duryodhana, Ashwatthama and Karna? Nobody is or will be ever matched to his arm energy. Warfare brings joy to him and he has defeated deities, demons, and people. upon getting the help of Brihannala why won't Prince Uttara win?"

King turned furious to hear approximately Brihannala even after he denied Kanka earlier. By announcing 'no individual would comply with religion if a king ever Stopped ruling him', he then hit dice at Yudhishthira's face hard, injured his nose badly, and warned him to forestall saying about Brihannala. Yudhishthira's nostril started bleeding, but he attempted to stop it by holding his nostril with his hand and then looked at Sairandhri as she was standing there. Draupadi being devoted to her husband could understand his purpose, she brought a golden bowl that was already filled with water and collected the blood in it. At that point, Uttara reached the kingdom alongside Brihannala.

King needed to meet with each of them. Kanka secretly informed the servant to let the Prince reach there first due to the truth that seeing the injury of Kanka, Brihannala could kill the king. It occurred thus. Uttara knew the original identity of all of the Pandavas however Arjuna had denied disclosing it to others. Prince after entering the palace presented his pranam to his father and Kanka too after noticing the harm he inquired about the person who did this sort of sin by hitting Kanka. King answered to his son, it was him who did it and Kanka did not deserve any respect too on the grounds that he was appreciating that eunuch whilst the king pointed out his son's glory.

Uttara knew the awesome strength of the Pandavas and the saintly nature of Yudhishthira, so he requested his father to apologize to Kanka straight away while preserving in mind the rage of an angry Brahmin. King Virata asked for forgiveness from Kanka. Kanka then told him, "King! I have taken the Vrata of forgivingness for a long time. therefore you're already excused. If my nostril bleeding would have dropped on the floor then you alongside the whole kingdom had been destroyed. By no means hit a person until he criticizes anybody. " By the point, Brihannala reached there, Yudhishthira's nose had already stopped bleeding. 

Later knowing about the Pandavas' real Identity, King Virata surrendered his throne to Yudhishthira and offered his daughter Uttara's hand for Arjuna.

Ref: Mahabharata book 

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KING NAHUSHA WAS RELIEVED FROM CURSE

Nahusha captures Bhima, Yudhishthira answers his questions, rescues Bhima, and frees Nahusha from his curse

I've earlier mentioned King Nahusha; the king of the Aila dynasty and the father of Yayati. He was once cursed to be a snake and had captured the powerful Bhima in the course of their exile period. Are you all able to believe Bhima who used to have exquisite strength similar to thousands of elephants became terrified by that snake? let me first remind you quickly of how Nahusha was once cursed by sage Agastya then we will continue with this put up of how he was relieved from the same by Yudhishtir. After Indra had left his throne thinking about himself as responsible for Brahma Hatya, Nahusha was crowned as Indra, he was involved in incorrect deeds in heaven, and asked Sachi; the wife of Indra to accept him as her husband. Nahusha made all of the seven Rishis or Saptarishis and different sages carry him in his Vaahan, started humiliating many sages, and once Nahusha began arguing with all the sages concerning the prokshan mantra of Cows mentioned in the Vedas had been real or not and kicked Agastya sage on his head. due to the fact, his Nahusha's entire virtues were lost via that time and as per the curse of sage Agastya, he became a snake and fell from heaven. Agastya furthermore recommended to him that he would remain on earth for ten thousand years as a snake and after getting the proper answers to his questions, he might again acquire heaven.

Now coming back to the post, Pandavas entered Dvaitavan near the riverside of Saraswati. throughout their stay, Bhima used to unexpectedly roam around the forest while carrying his sword and Dhanush in his hand. Fearless Bhima scared away many wild animals on his way. One day Bhima whilst roaring like a lion chased after many poisonous snakes and observed one yellowish radiant and huge ajgra or Python snake that looked like a large mountain. Its reddish eyes seemed as if it'll spit hearth from them. That fierce python reached near Bhima and with the purpose to eat Bhima, It caught him by the arms forcefully. powerful Bhima tried his best to escape from that python however failed to do so. It appeared as if it was predecided for the snake to seize Bhima. That python was none other than the ancestor of Pandavas, King Nahusha.

Unable to defeat the extraordinary python, Bhima gave him his introduction and questioned him, notwithstanding his unbeatable strength how ought a python defeat him? Python elaborated to Bhima about his original identity and the curse of sage Agastya additionally He referred to that he was blessed with a boon that he could even lay hold of an elephant if he ever came access through him in the course of the sixth part of a day. After hearing this, Bhima then regretted not to be getting back to his brothers. Python began squeezing his body tightly.

On the other side, Pandavas along with Draupadi were worried not to see Bhima coming back. Yudhishthira in conjunction with their priest Dhaumya went in looking for Bhima, followed the footsteps of Bhima after noticing it in the forest, and found him being stuck by way of a giant python. After understanding the snake's identity from Bhima, Yudhishthira requested the python to leave his brother and have a few different prey alternatively. Nahusha warned Yudhishthira of consuming him along with Bhima too. However, Nahusha informed him, "You can rescue your brother Bhima only after answering my questions." Yudhishthira agreed.

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Nahusha asked, who's a Brahmana? what's the right precept for him?"

Yudhishthira said, "That individual who possesses the characteristics of Being honest, decent, forgiving, sympathetic, having Ascetic power, and capable of donating is considered Brahmin. His proper principle is cited in his comprehension of Parambrahma. God-consciousness is free from all types of sorrows and happiness."

Nahusha asked, due to the fact God-consciousness is based totally on being honest, non-secular, etc then Shudra also has it. Furthermore, he does no longer see the existence of any factor other than happiness and sorrow?

Yudhishthira said, "If a Shudra has the good features however a Brahmin doesn't then that Shudra must be regarded as Brahmin for being saintly whereas Brahmin is referred to as Shudra for not doing righteous actually. It is true that apart from happiness and sorrows we don't see anything else. But Brahma pada is the most effective vicinity that is far away  from happiness and sorrows."

Nahusha asked, because Brahmins are acknowledged as in keeping with their saintly deeds then it's far useless to consider the caste after the baby's birth until he does any virtuous act.

Yudhishthira answered him, "It's difficult to consider everyone's caste nowadays due to the fact an individual regardless of different caste are blending and having babies from another caste female. Speech, sexual intercourse, birth, and death are common in all. At the beginning of yajna, all of the sages do the sacrifice starting with 'Ye Yajamahe' means whatever caste so ever we may be, we worship as well as admire god and perform the sacrifice. After the severance of the umbilical cord, the child's Jatakarman(natal rites) is completed, his father is referred to as 'Acharya' and his mom as 'Savitri'. That boy is referred to as 'Shudra' till he has finished his Veda study. Swayambhuva Manu has declared, Vidyadhyayan completed after studying Vedas Brahmins lack generosity, and tolerance behaviour in them, then it is considered as there's Varna-Sankarata(combined caste). After his Vidyadhyayan, if he turns virtuous and cultured then he is referred to as Brahmin."

Nahusha after paying attention to the answers of Yudhishthira, Nahusha was pleased with him and stated, how could he now devour Bhima?

Yudhishthira then asked Nahusha, because you are knowledgeable in Vedas and Vedangas, tell me, by which activity does one attain salvation?

Nahusha spoke back, "Man can obtain salvation via donating, speaking with politeness, staying non-secular, being truthful and harmless."

Yudhishthira asked, which is greater between being trustworthy or donating and being well-mannered or harmless?

Nahusha spoke back, "The significance of these activities may be measured in line with their task. from time to time being truthful is greater than donating alms and sometimes vice versa. similarly talking well-mannered is considered greater sometimes than being harmless and sometimes the alternative. It relies upon the necessities of the obligations."

Yudhishthira asked, how the attainment of heaven and getting fruits of Karma can be comprehended by a character. tell me about the Gati of those who are free from Deh-abhiman or body awareness.

Nahusha responded, "Individuals acquire three gatis known as, 'going to heaven', 'being born in Manushya yoni' and 'in Tiryak yoni or going to hell. among those gatis, in Manushya yoni, a soul is born as a human, remains away from pleasures and laziness, performs righteous acts whilst being spiritual and consequently acquires heaven.

In Tiryak yoni, the soul gets born as an animal due to having Kama or desires, krodha or anger, Hinsa or violence, and Lobha or greed natures in his preceding birth which destroys his humanity. Then from Tiryak yoni, it gets liberation to undergo Manusya yoni. Cows and horses additionally get salvation and go to Devatva or divinity.

Individuals who do no longer recognize the soul that resides in their body or not having body consciousness, constantly expect rewards of their karma, get rebirth again and again and go through the stages of happiness and sorrow. However, people who in no way anticipate the result of their karma constantly remain impartial to different people and maintain their minds in Parambrahma only."

Yudhishthira asked, what's the foundation of sound, touch, form, taste, and smell? Why does not our mind perceive those simultaneously?

Nahusha responded, "A soul with the support of a massive, small or Karana body and thru all its senses revel in everything. knowledge, expertise, and mind are its Karana. The Pancha bhoota including Prithvi or earth, Jal or water, Agni or fire, Vayu or air, and Akasha or space are the basic elements that create any Jivatma in our body whilst being in there enjoy these elements via his mind. His mind remains constrained to one detail at a time and consequently can not relish many factors at a time. That soul while staying  in Moha diverts our accurate or terrible mindset towards a variety of things."

Yudhishthira asked, inform me of the characteristics of mind and intellect on the grounds that it is essential for Adhyatma sastra scholars.

Nahusha answered, "The amusement of soul and accomplishment of Moksha is the sole motive of intellect. intellect via soul attains the subject for this reason known to be biddable to its soul. through obtaining the knowledge power of intellect, the mind becomes able to use its senses. therefore intellect comes at the start of any activities wherein as mind constantly stays."

Yudhishthira then wanted to know the cause behind this type of significant knowledgeable individual like Nahusha for falling in Moha and getting the curse. Nahusha explained to him the cause behind it. He regretted being impolite and smug after being crowned as Indra even forgetting his sanity after being involved within the luxurious accommodation within heaven. Nahusha realized the extraordinary power of Brahma Gyan(expertise of the Hindu supreme god Brahmin) and Brahmanatva (Brahmanism) of sages. This was the sole reason why he had asked Yudhishthira about these topics. Nahusha now got to realize that, simplest being truthful, religious, harmless, having control over senses, asceticism, and by way of donating one could attain salvation. Nahusha then freed Bhima from him, blessed Yudhishthira, left the body of the Python, and went towards Heaven on a divine Vimana.

Ref: Mahabharata book

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