![]() ![]() I took the form of a deer because I was ashamed of men. My name is Kindama, and I am powerful rishi. But instead, you have harmed a helpless couple. This is a horrible act! Your duty is to protect the good and punish the bad. I am mad because you did a cruel act: you shot us while we having intercourse. All kings hunt and kill deer,” Pandu begged. They were having intercourse in the form of deer. The male deer was actually a rishi, and the female deer was his wife. When Pandu shot the deer, they turned into humans. With five arrows, Pandu deftly shot the deer. On one such hunting expedition, he saw two deer mating. Now that the kingdom was protected, Pandu would often go on hunting trips. This story is in the Mahabharata, Adi Parva, Chapter 109-110 Dhritarashtra also performed 100 Ashwamedha yagnas with all of the wealth. He gave the riches to Bhishma, Satyavati, Ambika, Ambalika, and Vidura. Pandu presented all of the riches he had collected. Bhishma and Ambalika were especially pleased. All of the citizens and royals were happy. Dozens of kings regularly gave him tribute. Thus, Pandu became the strongest king in Bharatvarsha. Map and Analysis of Pandu’s Travels by AncientVoice Pandu then defeated the kingdoms of Videha, Kasi, Suhma, and Pundra. King Darva of Magadha was very strong, but the brave Pandu killed him in battle and conquered Magadha. After that, he attacked Rajagriha, the capital of the Magadha Kingdom. He set out with a large army and first conquered the kingdom of Dasarna. During the reign of the weak king Vichitravirya, many Kuru lands had been robbed and conquered by invaders. This story is in the Mahabharata, Adi Parva, Chapter 105-106Īfter marrying Kunti and Madri, Pandu decided to go on a Digvijaya to the east. Madri was famous around Bharatvarsha for her beauty. There, Pandu married Madri, the princess of Madra. After that, Bhishma and Pandu went to Madra Kingdom. They were then married in a grand ceremony. At the Swayamvara, Kunti chose Pandu out of all the kings. However, she had been adopted by King Kuntibhoja. Pritha, famously known as Kunti, was the daughter of Surasena (Lord Krishna’s grandfather). Meanwhile, Pandu attended the Swayamvara of Kunti. Dhritarashtra was married to Gandhari, the princess of Gandhara. This story is in the Mahabharata, Adi Parva, Chapter 105īhishma advised the three brothers to marry. Thus, Pandu was crowned the king of Kuru. Vidura couldn’t be the king because he was the son of a Shudra. ![]() However, the Kuru elders objected to his coronation because he was blind. Naturally, Dhritarashtra would become the king because he was the oldest. Soon, a king had to be chosen between the three brothers. Meanwhile, Vidura was the most righteous. Dhritarashtra was the strongest of them all he had the strength of ten thousand elephants. Bhishma taught them everything about archery, horsemanship, combat, religion, and history. Right from their birth, Bhishma raised the three brothers as if they were his own sons. This story is in the Mahabharata, Adi Parva, Chapter 102 He was extremely wise and was named Vidura. The maid was not scared, so the child born was completely normal. Instead of going herself, she sent her beautiful maid. When Satyavati heard that the children were pale and blind, she asked for a third grandchild. As a result of this, her child was born with pale skin. Ambalika was also scared and turned pale while they had sexual intercourse. He was named Dhritarashtra.Īfter that, Vyasa entered Ambalika’s chamber. Because she was scared, she kept her eyes closed when they had sexual intercourse. Ambika was scared when she saw Vyasa’s appearance: dark skin and wild hair. In the middle of the night, Vyasa entered her chamber. Ambalika Turns PaleĪfter purifying herself, Ambika got ready to have a child. Please fulfill my and Bhishma’s wishes.” Vyasa agreed. I request you to have children with them. But he has left behind two beautiful woman. After properly greeting him, she said, “My son, your brother Vichitravirya has died. Satyavati invited her son Veda Vyasa ( Satyavati’s son with Parashara). This Brahmin can give birth to sons with Vichitravirya’s wives and thus, continue the lineage.” He said, “I suggest that we invite a Brahmin. However, Bhishma refused to break his vow of celibacy. Satyavati beseeched Bhishma to marry and father a child to continue Shantanu’s lineage. This weakened his health, and one day, he suddenly died. But Vichitravirya had one flaw: he was addicted to alcohol. ![]() Both wives loved their husband, and vice versa. They were the princesses of Kasi, and Bhishma had kidnapped them to marry Vichitravirya. King Vichitravirya of Hastinapura had two wives: Ambika and Ambalika. This story is in the Mahabharata, Adi Parva, Chapter 96-100
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