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Mahabharata: The War Continues
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Sunday, June 26, 2011. On the second day Arjuna took command of his army and arranged his men in a special format which gave little scope to Kauravas army to advance and attack the Pandavas. Bhishma had killed Uttar son of king Virata. Shalya had managed to kill Shweta. Pandavas saw great loss of their men. Multitudes of soldiers on both sides were killed. Sri Krishna Breaks His Vow. Arjuna was faltering, many a arrow from Bhishma hit Arjuna. He was bleeding profusely. Sri Krishna thought, "If th...Sri K...
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Mahabharata: War Of Kurukshetra
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Sunday, June 26, 2011. The inevitability of war left both Kauravas and Pandavas to chalk out their respective strategies and assess the strength and weaknesses of their opponents. While Arjuna was the best archer on Pandavas side Karna was no less a warrior on Kauravas side. To the extent some one rated him greater than even Arjuna! This particular fact caused a great concern in the heart of mother Kunti. The story of Karna. Give me, O generous Karna, your kavacha and kundala, if you can! But Karna had d...
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Mahabharata: Marriage With Draupadi
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Saturday, June 25, 2011. In particular, Arjuna was the best friend and disciple of Sri Krishna. Arjuna respected Sri Krishna as his chosen ideal and guide. On the other hand, princess Draupadi had accepted Sri Krishna as her brother and guide. Therefore, Sri Krishna was interested in the marriage of Draupadi.with Arjuna. Draupadi was waiting for Arjuna to succeed. Sri Krishna present as an observer also felt likewise. Who are your parents? Next it was the turn of Arjuna to try his skills to win over the ...
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Mahabharata: Preparation For War
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Sunday, June 26, 2011. Exile Comes To The End. Therefore, Shakuni insisted and Duryodhana concurred not to anything to Pandavas. Accordingly Arjuna was sent to Dwaraka to seek advice and help from Sri Krishna. Moreover, there were one hundred kings who were obliged by Sri Krishna in their release from the jail of demon king Jarasangha. But Duryodhana could not wait, he intervened and said, "O Krishna, I have come before Arjuna. Therefore, please speak to me first.". The foolish Duryodhana thought:. Yudhi...
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Mahabharata: The Last Year In Exile
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Sunday, June 26, 2011. The Last Year In Exile. Thus twelve year period of exile was about to end. Pandavas decided to pass the last additional (thirteenth) year incognito, as decreed, in the capital city of the King Virata. For this purpose, lest they should be detected, Pandavas disguised themselves as follows:. His mighty and huge body required much food to satisfy his appetite. Therefore, Bhima decided to work in the Royal kitchen as the chief cook assuming the name of Ballava. He started making passe...
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Mahabharata: End of War
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Sunday, June 26, 2011. Death of Dronacharya: Yudhisthira tells a Lie. To defeat Dronacharya Sri Krishna plans a new gimmick. On the side of Pandavas there was an elephant by the name Ashwathama. This was the name of the son of Dronacharya also. Sri Krishna tells Yudhisthira to spread the rumour that Ashwathama is dead! In effect the elephant is killed and everyone shouts, "Ashwathama is dead, Ashwathama is dead! Here Ashwathama, son of Dronacharya, learnt about the trick played by Sri Krishna and Yudhist...
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