Yudhishthira was married to Devika in a self-choice marriage ceremony, arranged by her father Govasena, who was the king of Sivi Kingdom. Yamraj takes him to hell and tells him of his family's sins. [21] He then went to heaven and found his Kaurava cousins but not his brothers and Draupadi. Mahabharat is an Indian television serial based on the ancient Indian epic Mahabharat. He argued, “It has done nothing to deserve abandonment and has none of the weaknesses of my wife and brothers. Draupadi slipped and fell as they started climbing the Himalayas. Yamraj tells him that since he has not renounced mortal  ties and is still angry at his cousins, he has attained hell. When Pandavas returned to Hastinapura after hiding, there was conflict between Yudhishthira and Duryodhana regarding as the crown prince of Hastinapura. “The dog must come with me,” he said. “What was his failing, O Yudhisthira?” cried Bheema. In the epic, he becomes the emperor of Indraprastha and later of Hastinapura (Kuru). If it does not deserve to go to heaven, then neither do I.” Saying that he turned his back towards Indra and the prospect of entering heaven. “What wrong did he do, O Yudhisthira?” wailed Bheema. Yaksha Prashna ~ Lord Dharma Questions & Yudhisthra Answers After getting victory in the war, Yudhisthira was crowned as the Emperor of Hastinapura for 36 years. He was also blessed with the spiritual vision of second sight by a celestial Rishi as a boon. He asked for any other wish as he was impressed and told him he could ask for wealth, strength, power, anything he wished. Her boon was granted by Vyasa, a sage who wrote the Mahabharata, the story of this war. Here’s a story from the Mahabharata that beautifully illustrates this fact…, After winning the Mahabharata war, the Pandavas decided to renounce their kingdom and begin their final journey to Heaven. If Karna, the son of Kunti born before her marriage by invoking Surya is counted, Yudhishthira would be the second-eldest of Kunti's children. He performed Ashwamedha on Krishna and Vyasa's insistence. Upon the onset of the Kali Yuga and the departure of Krishna, Yudhishthira and his brothers retired, leaving the throne to their only descendant to survive the war of Kurukshetra, Arjuna's grandson, Parikshit. The Ramayana gives us the godly Ram as the ideal king, but the kings and princes who move through the pages of the Mahabharata are living and breathing human beings with all the sins and foibles of earthly mortals. This gives the meaning that Ashwatthama was dead. Yudhiṣṭhira (युधिष्ठिर) is an example of a name based on an Epic or Purana mentioned in the Gupta inscriptions. At the yajna, many kings were present there, including Duryodhana and Shishupala. That was his failing.”. You have won the moral test of life. However the land was under the control of Takshaka. Shishupala was beheaded by Krishna for his evil deeds. And each of the Pandavas were born a year apart. I do not ask for being the wealthiest man nor being the most powerful man. Sahadeva said if you do not use this wish, we might be in trouble in the future. Yudhisthira followed his wife, Draupadi, and brothers to the great snow-clad mountains in the Himalayas. His heart's wishes will certainly be fulfilled. The eldest son of Pandu was given a barren land to rule, but he developed the magnificent city of Indraprastha. If he were not high-minded, they would in wrath burn the Dhritarashtras. The Mahabharata tells of a brutal civil war with no winner. Yudhisthira spoke to himself: “Bheema was boastful about his strength and ate in excess. He was convinced by Krishna to wage war. Because of Kunti's misunderstanding, Yudhishthira and his brothers were married to Draupadi. Bhishma : The old grandsire to whose care were committed the five Pandavas by the rishis when the eldest Yudhishthira attained the age of sixteen for their proper upbringing including mastery of the Vedas, Vedanta and various arts especially those pertaining to the Kshatriyas. Some sources describe him to be an adept warrior with the Spear. Giving up all their belongings and ties, the Pandavas, accompanied by a dog, made their final journey of pilgrimage to the Himalayas. Satyaki was supposed to protect King Yudhisthira. The great war had consumed yet another Kaurava general. Third to fall was Nakula. The Ramayana is the first poem, in the category of Kavya, and the Mahabharata is itihasa, which can be called a history or Dharma text. He knew his sin. It turned out that the dog was his god-father Dharma Deva in disguise. Yudhisthira becomes renowned for protecting the kingdom. So Yudhisthira was 127 years old at the time of Krishna's death. When Ganga returned with Devavrata (Bhishma) to King Shantanu he was 25 years of age. The relevance and importance of the Mahabharata is in taking the stride on, in order to reestablish the age-old value, at a time when discord is tearing apart the social fabric. As a result, they choked on the water and died. Other's believe it was because he hesitated to lie and thought of human rather than universal Dharma. Then Shantanu married to Satyavati and had 2 sons at that time Bhishma age would be near 30 approx. Mahabharata 1. His austerities are great; he is devoted to Brahmacharya practices. [2] His other names are-, Once a Brahmin rishi, Kindama and his wife were enjoying nature in the forest when Yudhishthira's father Pandu accidentally shot at them, mistaking them for deer. Sakuni said, "Yudhisthira, I know you cannot afford to loose Bhima and Arjuna who are your two arms. [5], After knowing the curse of Pandu, Kunti told him that he could be the father of the child and told her boon of sage Durvasa. In the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, Yudhishtira (Sanskrit: युधिष्ठिर, IAST: Yudhiṣṭhira) is the first among the five Pandavas. The sound of Bhima's war cry and Jarasamdha's dying wails is so strong that it causes all of the women in the area to miscarry. He would start talking to […] All paid tribute, once again establishing Yudhisthira as the undisputed Emperor of Bharat Varsh.[20]. He blessed Yudhisthira for his complete lack of selfishness and his dedication to the sense of righteousness under any circumstance. There was a great strategy behind Dronacharya Vadh. Yudhishthira was the leader of the successful Pandava side in the Kurukshetra War and defeated many warriors including Shalya. “All cannot attain heaven. [11][12][13], Some years after his coronation at Indraprastha, Yudhishthira set out to perform the Rajasuya yagna. While scaling the Great Himalayas, the 4 Pandavas and Draupadi fall to their respective failings, but Yudhishthira stays put. Mahabharata – Aranyaka Parva Adhyaya – Araneya Parva. It was produced by B. R. Chopra and directed by his son, Ravi Chopra. When he reaches heaven and does not find Draupadi and his brothers there but finds his Kaurava cousins he asks Yamraj angrily about his brothers and wife. On the full moon of May (Sanskrit: Jyeshth masa) first and the eldest of the Pandavas, Yudhishthira was born. 10. When he has to go through hell he only questions how long he has to be there. 16-6-7 years old. That was his failing,” explained his brother. But due to Kunti's misunderstanding, Draupadi became the common wife of all the Pandavas. But overcome by personal emotions, he left Yudhisthira’s side and went towards Burishwara to attack him. “He admired his own good looks. Yudhisthira still persisting said, "Then I offer Sahadeva, the conqueror of the South, as my wager." Hari Om. Yudhishthira was originally made the crown prince of Hastinapura, but after the event of Lakshagriha, people thought that he was dead, and Duryodhana was made the new crown prince of Hastinapura. [9][10]. The dog was my faithful companion on earth and I cannot abandon it now. Yudhistira was then yrs. Now, only Yudhisthira and the dog were left, and the two continued the journey together. And thus did Yudhisthira board the chariot of Indra and ascend Heaven…. Duryodhana along with Shakuni planned to kill them and sent Yudhishthira, his siblings and his mother to a palace made of lac, called Lakshagriha. Lets start from the beginning. Kanan Malhotra took up the role of Yudhishthira once again, in the show, This page was last edited on 24 December 2020, at 05:17. That was her failing.”, The next to falter and collapse was Sahadeva. He is the son of Kunti by the god Dharma. Sarvabhouma/Samrat Chakravarthi - Emperor of the complete planet Earth. They were heartbroken and decided to hide from Hastinapura. When the period of exile was completed, Duryodhana refused to return Yudhishthira's kingdom. The Mahabharata of Vyasa – English Prose Translation is a single volume edition of the Mahabharata in not less than 5.818 pages. On reaching the top, Indra asked him to abandon the dog before entering the Heaven. In Mahabharata the Pandavas were attired/dressed in deer-skins (that were usually brown but were fur of an animal). Later, he lost all his kingdom in the game again and was forced into exile for 13 years, which included one year in anonymity.[16]. That was his failing.”, Unable to bear the sorrow of seeing his brothers die, Bheema fell soon afterwards. After the game and the Pandavas and Draupadi were sent on an exile for thirteen years. The dog is old … Endued with great energy, he hath been wronged by Duryodhana. Sakuni cast the dice forthwith and proclaimed, "Here you are, I have won." The Gupta empire (r. 3rd-century CE), founded by Śrī Gupta, covered much of ancient India and embraced the Dharmic religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. "[24], Yudhishthira acquired deep spiritual knowledge from Lord Shiva and many prominent sages including Vyasa, Parashurama, Bhrigu, Savarni Manu, Narada, Markandeya, Asita Devala and Dhaumya. [6], Yudhishthira's four younger brothers were Bhima, (born by invoking Vayu); Arjuna, (born by invoking Indra); and the twins Nakula and Sahadeva (born by invoking Aśvins). Arjuna knowing that his brother Sahadeva knows the future told Yudhishthira to ask another wish. Sometimes, there’s even no one to tell him what lies ahead. (Mahabharata Sabha Parva Section 77). But we know from the Sauptika Parva of the Mahabharata that Krishna died 36 years after the Mahabharata war. It originally aired from 16 September 2013 to 16 August 2014 on Star Plus, and in April 2020, it was re-run on Star Plus amid the nationwide lockdown due to Corona pandemic. Being an important person in epic Mahabharata, Yudhisthira's role has been enacted by various actors over the years. The flag of Yudhishthira's chariot bore the image of a golden Moon with planets around it. First of all, Krishna guided Yudhisthira to say like "Ashwathama Hatha, Iti Narova Kunjarova". Usually, the less trodden one is the hallmark of the individualist, who chooses it, not knowing what’s around the bend. When I think of his wrath, O Sanjaya, and consider how just it is, I am filled with alarm. However, princes and their mother survived. Death rituals lasted for 12 days from Sarvadhari Chaitra Dark 13th day to Vaishakh Bright 10th day. His only sin was a half-lie spoken during the 15th day of the Mahabharata war. For incognito, Yudhishthira disguised himself as Kanka and served the king of Matsya Kingdom. 7. Mistake 5 - The Pandavas claiming that 13 days equals 13 years. At the end of the epic, he was the only one among his brothers to ascend to heaven with his mortal body. Two large and beautiful kettle-drums, called Nanda and Upananda, were tied to it. Later at Indraprastha, Draupadi bore Yudhishthira a son, Prativindhya. The translation was done directly from the Sanskrit source during the years 1883-1896 by Kisari Mohan Ganguli and this is often referred to as the comprehensive Ganguli translation of the Mahabharata. Yudhishtir gets angry as he feels the sins of his family to be small compared to the sins of his cousins. The dog is old and thin and has no value.”, Unperturbed, Yudhisthira replied, “In that case, I do not want to go to heaven. A bad series of dice games he plays lands him, his wife, and his brothers in exile for 13 years, which precipitates a war between the Pandavas and Duryodhana. Yamraj assures Yudhishtir that his brothers and Draupadi will join him in heaven once they have atoned for their sins. The Yaksha challenged the brothers to answer his moral questions before drinking the water; the four Pandavas laughed and drank the water anyway. He himself tells his brothers and Draupadi of their sins. Kanka - another name for Yudhisthira given by Draupadi for the 13th year in exile. He also asked the willing Kauravas to join his side. The dog is old and thin and has no value.” “In that case, I do not seek heaven, “replied Yudhisthira. It is said that his spear was so strong that it could penetrate a stone wall as though it were a piece of paper. The Ramayana doesn’t problematize Dharma, while the Mahabharata does. At the top of the mountain, Indra descended from his chariot and praising the extraordinary qualities of Yudhisthira, invited him to step into the celestial chariot and ascend to heaven. She claims that some scholars think that Yudhisthira may have had the image of … In life, one is often torn between two polar opposites - one road is the one much travelled upon, while the other is the one less travelled. He asked Yamraj about this. After losing his brothers and his empire, he bet himself and also his wife which lead to the Vastraharan. kunalbarca 9 repositories, 1 followers. I do not so much dread Arjuna or Bhima or Krishna or the twin brothers as I dread the wrath of the king, O Suta, when his wrath is excited. Yudhisthira explained, “Pride in his intelligence was his failing.”. 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Thus Yudhisthira was 91 years old at the time of the Mahabharata war. From his childhood, Yudhishthira was greatly influenced by his uncle Vidura and his great - granduncle Bhishma, and believed in Dharma. Before dying, Kindama cursed the king to die when he engages in intercourse with any woman. Yudhishthira went in last, answered many questions put forth to him by the Yaksha and revived his brothers. “That is not possible,” he said. Dharmaraja or Dharmaraya or Dharmaja (धर्मराज) - Lord of Dharma. "This story is often cited as an example of Yudhishthira's upright principles. “All cannot attain heaven. His chariot always flew at a 4 finger distance above the ground due to his piety. After he performed Rajasuya, he became the emperor and was invited to play Pachisi, a game of dice by his jealous cousin, Duryodhana and his uncle, Shakuni. This is the place where the Pandava brothers had come during their incognito travels of fourteen years according to the promise given to Kauravas. Due to this curse, Pandu was unable to become father. [7], Yudhishthira had two wives, Draupadi and Devika. An old video of ‘historian’ Romila Thapar has been doing the rounds on social media where she discusses how Yudhisthira had wanted to renounce the king’s crown as described in Mahabharat’s ‘Shanti Parva’. In the Mahabharata Draupadi went their with a single piece of cloth on that was still stained with blood. Later, Arjuna attended Draupadi's swayamvar and won her hand in marriage. Image source. Modern scholars have largely conceded that the core of the epics could have had a historical basis. “No one has qualities like you, O Yudhisthira! Indeed, the dog had by now transformed into the God of Dharma. After he was made aware that Karna was his elder brother, Yudhishthira cursed all women with not being able to hide any secrets. While the Mahabharata may be read on many levels, the entire work is a study of kingship and of kingly rule. In the great Hindu epic Mahabharata, Yudhisthira was the eldest son of King Pandu and Queen Kunti, king of Hastinapura and Indraprastha, and World Emperor. Indra said he let his family die, but Yudhishthira said he could not prevent their deaths, but to abandon a poor creature was a great sin. But Yudhishthira refused to do so, citing the dog's unflinching loyalty as a reason. Yudhishtir decides that he would rather live in hell with good people than in heaven with bad people. The pleasures of heaven mean nothing in comparison to the grief of losing my beloved companion.”. He praised the extraordinary qualities of Yudhisthira and invited him into the chariot to ascend to heaven. An annoyed and jealous Duryodhana returned to Hastinapura. Arjuna fell next. 14-0-7 days old. The eldest of these was Duryodhana, was still younger tha the eldest Pandava - Yudhisthira. He was the son of king Pandu of Kuru and his first wife, Kunti and was blessed by death god Yama to the couple. Arjuna collapsed soon after. A dog also accompanied them on their journey…, The first to fall along the way was Draupadi. In Mahabharata, Vyasa and Krishna describe Yudhishthira as a tall and strong king who was humble like any other citizen.. Left in dark: Chapter 5- The uncalled ride. Specifically, he became a master in using the spear and war chariot. He is addicted to gambling and,… Among the Pandavas and Draupadi, one-by-one died on the way to reach the top, starting from Draupadi. After winning the Mahabharata war, the Pandavas decided to renounce their kingdom and begin their final journey to Heaven. Yudhishthira defeated many warriors in the War, such as Srutayudha and Duryodhana .He killed Madra king Shalya and his brother on the 18th and final day on the War. At his sacrifice, Yudhishthira chose Krishna as his honoured guest. Bhima and Nakula also knew that Sahadeva and Arjuna were very smart and told him to use his wish. Yudhishthira was a polyglot, knowing unusual languages. Along with his brothers, Yudhishthira spent his last year of exile in the kingdom of Matsya. The announcement of a new megabuck adaptation of The Mahabharata has renewed the curiosity around B R Chopra's legendary adaptation of the epic for … Yudhisthira, Bhima, and Ajuna sneak into Jarasamdha's house in disguise and challenge him to a battle, wherein Bhima kills Jarasamdha with a spear. yudhisthira - why yudhisthira refused Heaven for his dog. Later Yama, his father told him to ask for a wish. He was the principal protagonist of the Kurukshetra War, and for his unblemished piety, known as Dharmaraja (Most pious one). It sought my help and gave me unconditional love. [14], Arjuna, Bhima, Nakula, and Sahadeva led armies across the four corners of the world to obtain tributes from all kingdoms for Yudhishthira's sacrifice. Later, he was appointed as the crowned prince of Hastinapura but was replaced by Duryodhana. Yudhishthira made numerous diplomatic efforts to retrieve his kingdom peacefully but in vain. In the second story he attains heaven. Dhritarashtra, on Bhishma's request, divided his kingdom to end the succession dispute between Yudhishthira and Duryodhana. Yudhishthira, “he who is steadfast in war,” is the oldest of the five PANDAVAS brothers of the MAHAB HARATA story. While the Pandavas and Draupadi are walking to heaven, Draupadi and his brothers die one by one but Yudhishtir does not look back. He feels as if he has left all his mortal ties by not doing so. The ruler of Hastinapura, Dhritarashtra, had a wife named Gandhari, who wished for 100 sons. “What wrong did Arjuna do, O Yudhisthira?” cried Bheema, overcome with grief. [citation needed]. [17] The Yaksha later identified himself as Yudhishthira's father, Dharma and pointed them to the kingdom of Matsya to spend their last year in exile anonymously. I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. Yamraj takes him to hell and tells him about his family's sins. [8], After Yudhishthira and his brothers had completed their studies, they returned to Hastinapura. Indian tradition puts the two poems into different categories. In this sacrifice, a horse was released to wander for a year, and Yudhisthira's brother Arjuna led the Pandava army, following the horse. “Stop!” cried Indra. My brothers are insisting me to ask for a wish and the person who is ready to give me a boon, my father also wants me to ask for another boon. Mistake 4 - Draupadi going to the forest with a different cloth. On Bhishma's advice, Dhritarashtra gave half of the kingdom to Pandavas to rule. 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