BHIMA FREED KUBERA FROM CURSE OF AGASTYA

Bhima fought with Yakshas and killed Maniman Demon

Kubera is the god of Yakshas and the embodiment of riches, prosperity, and eminence. Brahma had bestowed upon Kubera the lordship of riches, fellowship with Shiva, godhood, status as a world-protector, a son called Nalakubera/Nalakubara, the Pushpaka Vimana, and the lordship of the Nairrata devils. Within the Treta yuga, it is said that Ravana, after procuring a boon of Brahma, pushed Kubera away from Lanka and seized his flying chariot Pushpaka Vimana, which was returned to Kubera after Ravana's passing. Kubera at that point settled on Gandhamandana mountain, close to Mount Kailash: the dwelling place of the god Shiva within the Himalayas. Did you know Bhima once diminished Kubera from a curse of sage Agastya? I will share that occurrence here in this post in brief.

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Amid the exile period, Pandavas went to the crest of The Himalayas and remained within the hermitage of Sage Arshtishena on the Gandhamadana mountain for five years. One day Forceful Garuda reached there and captured the Tridhiman snake that was remaining interior of a lake nearby. The mountain began trembling whereas pulverizing Its trees and the wind started blowing by the force of Garuda's wings. Pandavas observed that incident there. Draupadi noticed one garland of the assortment of fragrant blossoms and was curious where did it come from. She told Bhima, "Similar to Compelling Garuda showed off his strength earlier and gutsy Arjuna obtaining Gandiva Dhanush after killing many demons within the Khandava forest, I now wish you to frighten the whole demons of this mount by your  gigantic physical strength to let them run away from there so that I can meander around that mountain securely with you then."

Bhima acknowledged the challenge, climbed towards the peak of the mountain, reached its crest, and noticed the excellent royal residence of Kubera made with gold and Crystal stones and surrounded by a lovely garden. Apsaras were dancing interior that put. Bhima watched the put was beautified with lots of valuable gems and garlands. That time Bhima blew his conch shell boisterously which frightened the demons, Yakshas and Gandharvas adjacent. Seeing Bhima there, all the Yakshas, devils, and Gandharvas rushed towards him while carrying weapons like mace, Sula, sword, shakti, and Parshu in their hands. They all began battling with Bhima with Maya. Bhima used his Bhalla weapon against them and injured them. Bhima alone vanquished all of them with his boundless strength. Scared by Bhima, those Yakshas and Gandharvas tossed all their weapons and ran away from there.

Those devils came close to their most courageous demon Maniman or Manimana, who was the friend of Kubera and clarified to him about the gallant Bhima. Maniman told them, how could a single man overcome all of the demons. At that point, he took Shakti, Sula, and Mace in his hand and went in the direction of Bhima. Seeing Maniman approaching from a distance, Bhima shot Batschadant bolts at his chest. Maniman was an expert in utilizing his mace. He utilized it against Bhima's arrows, then shot Shakti at Bhima which penetrated through Bhisma's right hand. Infuriated Bhima hurried towards Maniman whereas holding his mace. Maniman tossed a shimmering Trishul at him that was crushed by Bhima through his mace. Bhima furiously hit Maniman with that mace and slaughtered him that minute.

Yudhishthira, Nakula, and Sahadeva beside Priest Dhaumya, Draupadi and other Brahmins after hearing the resounded clamours from the caves of the mountain and were stressed not to discover Bhima anywhere (Arjuna had gone to Indraloka for procuring divine weapons). While looking for Bhima, Pandavas reached the crest of the mountain and noticed Bhima there. Other than that they also saw dead Maniman beside numerous injured demons there. Pandavas were happy to find their brother. Yudhishthira told Bhima, "The act done by you is not worthy from the Austere point of view, murdering these demons are superfluous. Bhima! You are responsible for deitydroha! I deny you to rehash this since I do not appreciate it. All the individuals who disregard riches and religion to sin would get rebuffed after their passing."

On the other side, a few demons who had gotten away from Bhima informed their king Kubera about other devils as well as Maniman's passing by the hand of a human. Infuriated Kubera after grieving about those, seated on his extraordinary Pushpak Viman came to  Gandhamadhana alongside one thousand Yakshas and saw Pandavas there. Kubera was thrilled to see them. Pandavas offered their prayers to Kubera. In spite of the fact that Bhima was harmed by all those demons still, he looked as if he was prepared to battle once more since he was still holding weapons. Kubera told to Yudhishthira, "You must remain without any fear on that mountain and there is no require for you to get irate on Bhima or be embarrassed by his act any longer since Yakshas were foreordained to be murdered through Bhima as it were."

Kubera then told them, "Before a long time, an assembly was organized for all the deities in Kushavati to which I was too welcomed. I went there beside three hundred Mahaprajna frightening Yakshas. On my way, we all saw Incredible sage Agastya practising penance close to the ocean side. Agastya was standing there with his arms raised while confronting Sun. That time my close but silly companion Maniman spit upon the head of Sage Agastya out of arrogance and numbness. Agastya angrily cursed me that, in spite of my presence, my friend Maniman humiliated him by such an act consequently Maniman along with these present Yakshas will pass on by the hands of a human, I shall lament over the death of these all and only be relieved from the curse after meeting with that same human who would have slaughtered these demons then. Agastya too said to me that, the Yakshas who would be obliged and dutiful towards me would stay unharmed from his revile."

Hence after meeting with Bhima Kubera was soothed from the curse of Agastya. He advised Yudhishthira to keep Bhima under control since Bhima was a fearless, angry individual who didn't know his devout, acting childish, and had a sense of predominance because of having tremendous power which might lead him to commit sins in the future. Kubera too guaranteed Pandavas for assisting them on the off chance that circumstance ever arrived. Bhima kept all his weapons on the ground and with folding hands took the shelter of Kubera at that point. Kubera gave him blessings, assured him of the help of demons in the future, and the wellbeing of Arjuna in Indraloka and after that left for Kailash.

Ref: Mahabharata book 

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