@BheeshmInternationalNitish bharadwaj- Krishna Summary of whole MAHABHARATA in ten minutes

Summary

The Mahabharata tells the epic story of the Pandavas, five brothers who, after surviving an assassination attempt by their cousin Duryodhana, return to fight for their rightful kingdom. Despite facing numerous trials, including a rigged gambling game that leads to their exile, they eventually go to war. With Krishna's guidance, Arjuna defeats Duryodhana, leading to the Pandavas' victory. After ruling for decades, the Pandavas undertake a spiritual pilgrimage, with only Yudhishtra reaching heaven. This journey ultimately reveals his spiritual greatness and unwavering loyalty to all beings, earning him a place in the true immortality of god.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Mahabharata is the epic story of the descendants of King Bharat, focusing on the struggles between the Pandavas and Kauravas.
• 😀 After King Pandu's death, his brother Dhritarashtra succeeded the throne and raised the Pandavas alongside his own one hundred sons.
• 😀 Duryodhana, the eldest of the Kauravas, plotted to kill the Pandavas by burning them alive in a palace made of inflammable materials, but they escaped.
• 😀 The Pandavas lived in disguise in the forest, where Arjuna won Draupadi's hand in marriage by successfully completing a challenging bow test.
• 😀 Draupadi married all five Pandava brothers after a misunderstanding with her mother, Kunti, who unwittingly instructed them to share her equally.
• 😀 Duryodhana, jealous of the Pandavas' successes, invited Yudhishthira to a rigged gambling match, where Yudhishthira lost everything, including his kingdom.
• 😀 The Pandavas were forced into 13 years of exile as a result of the rigged gambling match, with one year spent in incognito.
• 😀 After their exile, Yudhishthira requested the return of their kingdom, but Duryodhana refused, which eventually led to the great war of Kurukshetra.
• 😀 Both sides of the conflict sought Krishna's support; Duryodhana chose Krishna's army, while Arjuna chose Krishna himself as his charioteer.
• 😀 The battle of Kurukshetra lasted for 18 days, ending with the defeat of Duryodhana and the Pandavas' victory, after which Yudhishthira ruled India for 36 years.
• 😀 The Pandavas' final journey was a pilgrimage to the Himalayas, where they sought spiritual ascension, and Yudhishthira alone entered heaven, guided by his faith and purity.

Q & A

What is the main storyline of the Mahabharata?

The *Mahabharata* tells the story of the descendants of King Bharat, particularly focusing on the conflict between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, which leads to a great war that determines the fate of their kingdom and their lives.

What led to the rivalry between the Pandavas and Duryodhana?

The rivalry stemmed from Duryodhana's jealousy of the Pandavas' heroic virtues and their growing popularity. This jealousy led him to plot the murder of the Pandavas, which failed, and he continued to try to undermine them through various schemes.

How did the Pandavas escape from the palace fire?

The Pandavas were warned in advance about Duryodhana's plan to set their palace on fire. They managed to escape with their mother Kunti, despite Duryodhana believing they perished in the blaze.

What was the significance of Draupadi's marriage to the Pandavas?

Draupadi's marriage to all five Pandava brothers was the result of a misunderstanding. Kunti, without realizing the situation, instructed her sons to share her equally, leading to their joint marriage with Draupadi.

Why did Duryodhana offer half of his kingdom to the Pandavas?

Duryodhana, after realizing that the Pandavas were still alive and had gained power, tried to make peace by offering them half of the kingdom, but his intentions were less about peace and more about attempting to control them.

How did Yudhistra end up gambling away his kingdom?

Yudhistra, due to his noble nature, felt bound by honor to accept a challenge from Duryodhana to gamble. His clever uncle Shakuni cheated during the game, leading Yudhistra to lose his kingdom, brothers, Draupadi, and ultimately himself in a series of gambles.

What was the outcome of the second dice game between Yudhistra and Duryodhana?

In the second dice game, Yudhistra lost again, and as a result, the Pandavas were forced into 12 years of exile in the forest, followed by a year of living in disguise.

What was Krishna's role during the battle of Kurukshetra?

Krishna played a crucial role by offering both sides a choice: they could either have his army or him alone as a guide. Arjuna, the third Pandava, chose Krishna as his personal charioteer, and Krishna did not directly participate in the fighting.

How did the Pandavas' final journey end?

The Pandavas embarked on a pilgrimage to the Himalayas, where Draupadi and four of the brothers died along the way. Only Yudhistra, the eldest brother, reached heaven, where he was tested further and eventually reunited with his brothers and Draupadi in the afterlife.

What was the significance of the dog following Yudhistra during his final journey?

The dog that accompanied Yudhistra during his journey was revealed to be the god Dharma himself, testing Yudhistra's commitment to his values and his compassion. Yudhistra's refusal to abandon the dog showed his spiritual greatness and compassion for all beings.