#jarasandha

[livingtheparadoxlife]

This is legit the NCERT history textbook for Class 12.

As if taking a few lines out of the BORI CE and publishing it as a source without any indication of breakage that changes the whole meaning of the portion wasn't enough, we also have a separate box drawing attention to the fact that Drona knew what Dharma was and refused to teach the Nishada boy, completely ignoring the little matter of the Mahabharata being an ancient work of verse that has a style of narration which often includes qualifying epithets. This can only mean that the way of Dharma is to exclude.

The actual line was, "But since he was the son of a Nishada, Drona, who was learnt in the Dharma, thought about it and refused to accept him as a student of archery, out of consideration for the others."

The emphasis here is on two things, him being a Nishada, and consideration for the other students. In all probability, it was perhaps a reference to the fact that the Nishadas were allied with Jarasandha. Accepting him would be terrible for the health of the Vrishni students.

Sure, caste is a problem. But is it necessary to drag it in contexts its not applicable in?

Is it any wonder this religion is looked down upon, when we are taught to hate it?

@desigurlie @rhysaka @theramblergal

[blackknight-100]

So remember the Medusa in MB AU we were discussing in the comments of the Zombie AU post the other day? @chahaa-piun-ja and @friend-shaped-but

I have been thinking about it a lot, and now I have a detailed outline for it (this is only part 1):

1. Perseus, in order to free his mother, pursues the Gorgon Medusa, helped along by Athena and Hermes.

2. Medusa learns about it beforehand, and realizing it would be almost impossible to defeat a demigod son of Zeus who is backed by two Olympians, does the sensible thing and bolts. Her sisters, who are immortal, go to Phorkys to hide.

3. Unfortunately for her, one of the gods helping Perseus is Hermes, god of roads and travellers, so all types of accidents keep happening her on the way.

4. In the end, she makes for the sea where hopefully Poseidon would look the other way, climbs into the cargo hold of the first ship she lays her eyes on (because she can't really talk to people) and books it.

5. But an Olympian's ill-will is hard to shake off, so even though Hermes is no longer actively trying to hinder her, she ends up far from Greece and in India, turns a bunch of people into stone when she disembarks, and then horrified with herself, disappears.

6. Medusa wanders about for a bit, veiling her face* and going out only at night, and ends up in Jarasandh's hands when he is beseiging the Yadus. Jarasandh does not really like Medusa, he is even a little afraid of her, so he sends her to Dhritarashtra in Hastinapur. The idea is that either she turns everyone in the palace into stone, creating a power vacuum in Hastinapur which Jarasandh can take advantage of (because the Kauravas and Pandavas are going to fight) or Dhritarashtra and Gandhari (both blind) use her to get rid off their political opponents and reward Jarasandh by becoming his ally against Mathura.

7. Unfortunately, in this whole journey, another bunch of people get turned into stone, and news reaches the Hindu Gods, who are all very confused about this random, undocumented issue that popped out of nowhere, and which was not supposed to happen dammit! Indra calls for a council meeting, where Pushan, god of roads, agrees to try and look into her history and where she came from.

8. Medusa meets Dhritarashtra, who is overjoyed by her existence and immediately offers to help Jarasandh against Krishna. He is, in fact, so pleased with her powers that Medusa is flattered beyond belief (even though she knows he's going to use her) and agrees to turn all of Dhritarashtra's enemies to stone. Krishna, now trapped between two powerful empires, retreats from Mathura and brings the people to Dwarika, putting more distance between himself and his enemies.

9. Krishna weds Satyabhama in Dwarika, after they kill Narakasura. Unfortunately, Narakasura's son Bhagadatta, King of Pragjyotisha, immediately becomes their enemy. Less unfortunately, Indra remembers Krishna exists, and pleased with Narakasura's death and Swarga's freedom, forgets about his insult and becomes his friend again. This is how Krishna finds out about the widespread pertrification of people.

10. Meanwhile, Pushan, in his enquiries, runs across a very angry Hermes, who rants to him about how Some People^(TM) need to listen to their King and think about the consequences of their actions and that is an actual monster UNCLE!! This is how the Hindu Pantheon learns about Medusa and the Greek Pantheon realises where she's hiding.

11. Fortunately, Perseus is still raring to go kill Medusa and free his mother. Unfortunately, Indra and Zeus are now locked in a political headlock because Zeus cannot keep his monsters within his kingdom and Indra refuses to let a random greek demigod (who just so happens to be the son of the other God of Thunder) show up in India, insisting Krishna can take care of it.

12. Zeus sends Athena and Apollo and Hermes to intercede on his behalf, Indra sends Krishna, Mitra and Saraswati. They agree to let Perseus kill Medusa, but his fame will be shortlived in human memory, and in return, Dionysos will not show up to attack India. Zeus and Indra are unimpressed with these terms, because Zeus refuses to deny his son his well-deserved kleos, and Indra refuses to let intruders into India, whether Perseus or Dionysos. It kind of spirals out of control from there.

13. Meanwhile Duryodhana** and Medusa are having the time of their lives turning people into stone, although Gandhari thinks they shouldn't be using this ability so indiscriminately. So far their victims include Vidura, Kunti, Yudhisthira and Bheem (I'm sorry, they'll recover, promise). Dhritarashtra is conflicted about all of this, because at the end of the day these people are his family, but he doesn't protest either.

14. Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadeva are left alone because Dhritarashtra refuses to allow them to be petrified; not only are they not competitors for the throne, but they could also be prevailed upon to become assets. They are not idiots though, so they leave for Madra, to take asylum under Shalya. Bhishma is given to understand that this is a sickness/disease, but he has his doubts.

*I don't really know whether you have to look into Medusa's petrifying eyes or just gazing at her face overall is enough, so she has a full face veil of a very dark colour. She had the idea for this when she noticed other women wearing this and remembered that Greek women also used veils. In true Indian soap opera style, she has a black veil so everyone knows she's the villain.

**Duryodhana operates through his father, because Dhritarashtra refuses to let him see Medusa. So although he might ask for a lot of things, Dhritrashtra almost always has a say in what happens.

[krsnaradhika]

In which I narrate the story of the Syamantaka jewel rather quickly.

Roughly five thousand years ago, in the auspicious land of Aryavarta, when the pseudo emperor wrecked havoc upon the Yadava tribes— there came a savior who uplifted their melancholic spirits. Fighting off Jarasandha seventeen times, during the eighteenth ambush, Krishna: the sole surviving son of Devaki and Vasudeva, took his kinsmen to the safety of the sea.

The thalassic city of Dwarka as it was named, the one with numerous gates was the capital of the Yadavas. There lived a prosperous merchant named Satrajita. He had the gem Syamantaka, and a gem among women for his daughter— Satyabhama. Several springs back, while offering his dawn worship to the solar god, he had found her in a gigantic lotus bloom floating on a pond.

Now, it was when the Syamantaka jewel went missing that the merchant lost his senses, clouded by roaring vexation.

“This! This Vrishni prince, this Krishna of notorious mien has stolen my property which was a blessing from Suryadeva!” Satrajita shrieked, fixing a furious gaze at the dark-complexioned lord who had arrived at once when he heard of the unfortunate incident. Krishna gaped at him incredulously, wordless at the pang of emotions that hit him like the celestial Vajra. With his signature grin robbed away, he shook his head ever so slightly, war-like shoulders sagged in sadness.

The father of Satyabhama continued his lament, “He had come wishing for the Syamantaka to be submitted in the treasury. Surely I turned him down, for it belongs to me. Now he took it away by force when his vanity was injured!”

Behind the slightly parted gates of her residence stood Satyabhama, aghast and devastation written on her golden visage, oddly mirroring the turmoil of the accused. An emptiness swirled in her chest and she staggered a step, never knowing when her knees would give in.

The lotus born was not a stranger to the kingmaker. She knew him like the back of her palm— like the rains know petrichor, like the constellations know the moon and how the sun is wont to the seamless ether. She’d admire him from a distance, barely in touch but so much in his mind, Krishna could never truly shake off her orphic presence.

All her dreams and all his exuberance shattered at the wrath of Satrajita.

“Father, you sent Uncle Prasena to the eastern forests with the gem, didn’t you?” Satyabhama strode into the privacy of her house, turning the heads of her extended family along with the beautiful dusky prince. Her eyes pooled with fury driven tears and she turned her head down, ashamed by the shock in her father’s eyes and found him let down by her gall. But how could she let go of her strong sense of justice?

Prasenajita, the brother of Satrajita and Satyabhama’s uncle was known to be fond of hunting. Since not many days, neither him nor the gem were heard of.

“The jungle is guarded by the king of the bears, the immortal Jambavan. I apologize for the humiliation, Your Highness. I’m terribly sorry for my transgressions against you too, father.” She hastily brushed away her tears and swallowed the guilt gnawing at her throat. Her parents were rendered mum by her demeanor, known to maintain dignified silence unless not spoken to. She was immensely self respecting and knew her strengths— but this was something not envisaged.

“Be victorious in your pursuits. I must take my leave.” And she marched into her chambers and shut the doors in a frenzy, cursing at her stars.

Taking his cue, Krishna set off to find the jewel and clear his reputation. Even the common folks were influenced by the senseless words of Satrajita and eyed him with suspicion, him who had earned a venerable position for his clan in the political dynamics of the subcontinent. But he was known to steal butter back in his boyhood days, and old habits die hard.

Krishna’s ilks who had accompanied him in his quest, returned from the frightening jungle. However, without him by their side.

For twenty-nine days and twenty-nine nights, Satyabhama neither knew rest nor sleep. Her thoughts would often drift to the ignominy of the man she had come to love and the dejection in her father’s eyes. She tossed and turned on her bed all night, haunted by all sorts of morbid possibilities. “Why did you pit me against my own father, Gauri Maa? Will you not protect the marital serendipity of Princess Rukmini who has left everything and all for him?” She wept afore the mother-goddess presiding over the local temple, never knowing how to face the first wife of her beloved. Am I the root of her sorrow? I shouldn't have led him to his doom. The wretched thing isn’t worth the dust of his feet.

On day thirty, His Highness made a grandiose reappearance. Darker and gleaming like winter eventides, brawn and glorious in the same vein as that of rain clouds— Krishna came, like an elixir upon barren earth, with the Syamantaka tied around his nape in a flower festoon and a new wife in his arms. The woman was about as tall as him, if not more, which was surely a lot. She had the complexion of blue water lilies and embodied the goddess of the forests, Aranyani. Like Seeta would follow Rama and like how Rama would be fond of his bride, Krishna and the woman casted coy glances at each other. Satyabhama added two and two to find she was Jambavati, the daughter of Jambavan.

Prasenajita had been mauled to death by a lion and the beast was vanquished by Jambavan, who had then acquired the jewel. Nearly two moons of a brawl later, Krishna had defeated the bear king and revealed to him that he was the Raghava Jambavan had aided in the previous era.

Satyabhama knew neither envy nor dismay. All that mattered was Krishna being safe and sound, and happy.

Dwarka clamored in bliss once again, echoing the chants of the god incarnate’s name. People fell at his feet and he patiently made his way through them, making them rise again and beaming their way. Eventually, he reached the palatial foyer and formally greeted his family and friends.

Satrajita mumbled endless apologies, bowing to the usually gregarious youth who was going beet red in shame at the wallowing of the merchant. Elders weren't supposed to be belittled so, Krishna believed.

“Please- this is the least I can do, son. I have falsely tarnished your image when—”

Krishna shook his head, the opal diadem with a fluttering iridescent feather the only thing adorning him. He was ethereal through and through, the ocean of compassion. “I cannot have your gem, Arya. It should be under your protection. I have never desired it for myself. Besides, this is not the best jewel that you have.” He turned to glimpse at Satyabhama who gaped blankly at the trio— Satrajita, Krishna and Jambavati.

The bear princess winked at her. I know your secret, her mischief seemed to articulate.

“In that case.” Satrajita took his daughter’s crimson painted palm in his own and led her entranced self to the kingmaker with a flute. “You may have the best one, Vaasudeva. You are the only one I deem competent to have my true fortune. She has guided my maligned mind away from the dark and brought me undying glee. My sweet child Satyabhame, do you consent to this marriage?”

Flustered, she nodded in affirmation and her bridegroom gladly looped an arm around her. Rukmini circled the veneration platter around the three of them, a broad grin splitting her gentle face.

Reverence softened his lotus eyes and he whispered to her, slightly leaning to her side, as if praying for Devi Lakshmi to grace him, “Welcome home, Bhame. I could never not have wished for your hand in mine.”

[sambhavami]

Obligatory note: It's been a long time since I read the actual text...and this was originally written for me to hash out some character relationships stuff for my fictional works. :)

Now, welcome to my personal conspiracy-headcanon mashup. To understand Arjun/Bheem's reactions we need to understand Yudi first, right?

During the Dyuta Sabha, the Ps had a lot of things going on. To blame what happened entirely on Yudi's gambling would probably not be fair. As others here have pointed out, they were cornered both physically and politically (especially with Krishna very perfectly, for the Ks, locked in a deadly war).

Many people think (me included, up until a few months back) that Yudi's a weaker character, controlled entirely by Krishna, and that he sort of falls apart when Krishna isn't around. But, that isn't entirely true. Yudhishthir is remarkably smart. His only problem in this regard is that he associates the greatest with Krishna, the record-smashing, powerhouse of a politician, who dwarfs everyone else simply by being in the room.

Hence, the only times we get to see Yudi's strategies playing out independently are during Varnavat, and Dyuta Sabha (Vana Parva shows his standalone intelligence, and Udyoga Parva features his farsightedness).

During Varnavat, when they are leaving...this is a small detail, but Yudhishthir creates a proper ruckus before they leave. He's crying and sobbing, he's falling on everyone's feet- solidly weirding out at least half of the extended family elders...as one writer so eloquently put it: like 'a bride on her bidai'.

Point is, Yudi smells out that something's wrong with this sudden all-expenses-paid trip, even before Vidur gets to him with his hints and stuff. What Yudi is doing here is that he is acting weird (and loud) to the point that even a commoner seeing their chariots from afar would notice something's fishy.

Yudi's style is always to play the long con. And he values the common man. Rather, he knows the value of public support. This is something even Dury values, but his method of securing said support is just to throw money at them mostly.

Yudi always wants to make a more permanent impact in this department.

You remember how in Varnavat, Kunti leaves a nishada mother and her 5 sons to die in the fire? I was thinking, did Yudi not inherit even 1% of that steadfast (cruel?) determination? (I mean Krishna is Kunti's suyogya nephew in this regard!). Yudi sure didn't object to his mother's plan then.

Then, after Draupadi's swayamvar, Yudi is the one to recognize the seeds of discord b/w the brothers, and nips it in the bud by using Kunti's words. Once Krishna is in the picture, we see Yudi kinda sorta let up, he lets Krishna make some executive decisions regarding Indraprastha, and the rajasuya. Obviously, he trusts Krishna fully, and even Krishna gets the time to really recognize Yudi's subtle undercurrent-ish strategies.

So, it's not totally weird that the younglings trust him so much. The dice game might have activated Yudi's gambling issues exacerbated by his somewhat compulsive desire to be polite at all costs, but he wasn't rendered completely senseless.

On IF I saw one member theorizing about how Yudhishthir is phrasing sentences when the guard is sent to Draupadi at first. It's like he's almost sending a message to Draupadi.

Combining the above, with my own little theory here...Yudi realised pretty much immediately that he is walking into a trap, and so walk he did. He had faith that even if his brothers (and wife) were furious with him, they would still not react, and let Yudi play it out first.

The seeds of Kurukshetra were sown generations back. If we want to push it, we can push the origins of this conflict to the very first Deva-Asur war itself!

Even in their generation they had Krishna and Jarasandha, Drupada and Drona, Kauravas and Panchalas, the growing intra-Yadav complications, the Kaurava family matter, and so many other such conflicts. The world was already barrelling towards the mega-war at record speed. With Krishna and Drupada aligning themselves with the Ps, and Duryodhana rapidly filling the vacuum left by Jarasandha, Yudhishthira would also have guess that the war would happen in their lifetime. And in this uber-polarized situation, situated right between Krishna and Duryodhana, Yudhishthira would definitely end up in the middle of all of it.

When Yudi found the war to be inevitable, he gave up trying to really stop it and instead focused on how they could come out of this smelling like roses. In case of war, Yudi was never getting Dury's loyal vassal kingdoms. Obviously! And Krishna had antagonized more that half of the subcontinent while fighting Jarasandha (none of whom would fight on the side of Krishna's friends!), so Yudi wasn't getting them either! Then, the only remaining option was to somehow drag the sort-of neutral kingdoms into this mess.

The neutral kingdoms all had remained neutral for a reason. These people never really got involved in anything. The only thing that would drag them in, would have to be something outrageous. Something, that no conscientious person/kingdom could ignore. Something like a royal woman being assaulted mid-sabha. Something that would hit two birds...force the neutral kingdoms to choose a side, and irrevocably tip the public opinion in the Pandavas' favour.

If Yudi pushed Draupadi into this intentionally, then he was also ensuring that the Kaurava soldiers would fight against, but with a broken heart all that time, just like the elders of the family (and consequently will be about half as effective).

Now obviously, this is just a theory, and I'd be a lot more afraid of Yudi if this were indeed true. However, it is still fun to imagine, and I can't resist that!

But then, when Draupadi asks Yudi directly if what he did was legal or not, he stays silent. See, normally, Yudi LOVES a good debate. If he had genuinely thought he was right (or at least legally in the clear) in doing what he did, he would argue with Draupadi to the end of the world, but he doesn't!

Again, Draupadi is a legal genius herself, there's no doubt about that. So, when Draupadi is asking that question, she isn't actually asking the question. Draupadi is only further appalled when nobody acknowledges that she's right in saying that Yudi had no right to stake her. A law after all, is only a law if the wider society agrees that it is. In Drau's case, no one had the guts (except Vidur and Vikarna) to stand with her and support the law that she cited.

Maybe, Yudi had anticipated this would happen? That the Ks would let their animalistic side win over the logical one, and dig themselves a hole they can't really climb out of? But then again, I would be very scared of the man, then.

Coming to the brothers' loyalty. Obviously, they've (and Draupadi) lived with the intelligent Yudi for a long time. Long enough to know how he plays his game, and even if they don't like his approaches, they know that it will still help them achieve their final goal, which is to obtain and then stay on the throne of Hastinapura (the staying part they can't do without solid public support in the long run).

As for how much they value Draupadi, I think the brothers have proven themselves several times after that. Bheem a little louder, Arjun a little quieter, but they have.

[stxrrynxghts]

I am confused as to why Uttar and Uttara are shown as twins usually? In some places Uttara is shown to be elder than him. But first, let me show my calculations regarding the ages of Uttar, Uttara and Abhimanyu.

Abhimanyu is born after the end of Arjun's 12 year exile, in Indraprastha. After his birth, the digvijaya for the rajasuya yagya takes place, Jarasandha is killed, and finally, the Yagya commences, before the game of dice happens. We can take this time period to be 3 to 5 years at most. Then there are 14 years between the game of dice and the war (12 years in forest, 1 year incognito, and 1 year of preparations so and so). Abhimanyu is an accomplished warrior, one of the best from the Pandava side, so we can assume that his education is completed/nearing completion.

It is said in Hinduism that the Brahmacharya ashram should be followed for the first 25 years of life, though it is not followed always, for example, Ram was less than 25 when he married Sita, and Yudhishthira was 28 when his education finished. Taking Yudhishthira's example, he was 15-16 when Pandu died, he returned to Indraprastha, and very soon he was sent to Drona's ashram. The Kuru princes spent 13 years in Drona's ashram, as per the Southern Recension, so that means Yudhishthira was 28, during this time. The twins would have been 23-24 when they married Draupadi, so this was not a compulsion (technically).

Anyways, the exact years are pretty mushy, but overall, I am assuming Abhimanyu to be somewhere between 19-22 when he died. Why do I think that he wasn't 16? Well, because if he is 16, his wife needs to be younger than him, as per tradition. If she was older, then Arjun would never have suggested Uttara to be married to Abhimanyu instead of him, he would have suggested one of his sons who was closer to her in age.

Now, there was another tradition in those times. Girls did not marry until 3 years after their first period. So, accordingly, 16-17 can be assumed as Uttara's age when she was married to Abhimanyu. For a broader range, I am assuming that she is around 16-19, and he is around 19-22.

Now, Uttar. He is mentioned with Virat during Draupadi's swayamvar. Even if he is a kid at that time, he has to be in his early 30s during the war. However, Uttar's behavior, inexperience, and interaction with his sister make it seem as if they are very close in age. Both of them do not understand the reality of the Virat war when Uttara asks him to get clothes for her dolls and he agrees.

Which is why, I am horribly confused. What exactly is the age gap between these two? Logically, they should be 12-13 years apart in age, but I have doubts about it. Someone please help me out TT

[vishnavishivaa]

Snippet- SatraajitiVilaasa

Slash. Slash. Turn and slash as that happens. Slash. Slash. Move back like lightning before striking with a single step forward. Slash. Slash.

Satyabhama made up the new routine as She continued Her sword practice, something She ensured to do everyday, owing to Her love for making new routines, which She later taught Her elder brother, who then spoke to Dvarakesha and Balarama Dau about implementing them in the Narayani Sena.

Something told Her the Sena was named so due to the Shakti of Narayana being ever present there.

A smile danced on Her face as She continued Her practice, as the movement of Her routine increased in complication, every movement She made known to Her by automatic memory, something She had worked on since She was very young, even before Krishna had arrived at Mathura, in His Bliss, beauty, Light and Love, which was but a scratch on the surface of Krishna.

She paused Her movements, and inhaled before letting out a heavy breath, conserving Herself during practice. She was planning to make movements like what would occur during war, something that was imminent, considering the number of Kings who had a problem with Krishna, despite His ever cheerful, friendly way.

Why, just the other day, Mitravinda had sent Her a letter about tensions starting to mount in Vidarbha, especially in regards to the Princess of the Kingdom, Vaidarbhi Rukmini, considered one of the most beautiful women ever. Mitra had even told Her that Rukmini and Satyabhama resembled each other in looks, which was something Satyabhama Herself could understand immediately, owing to the nature the two of Them shared.

The tension in Vidarbha was preceded by the endless attacks of Jarasandha on the Yadavas, having caused the shift of the Kingdom from Mathura to Dvaraka, the land of Bliss and Moksha.

Dvaravati. Mokshasthali.

A step on the sand of Dvaraka will bring forth Moksha to one and to all, smiled Satyabhama, as She positioned Herself to continue Her routines.

She had other duties to tend to once She finished helping Her Yadava Sena.

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[theramblergal]

I was researching about the armies of the Kauravas and the Pandavas, and when I was reading this fantastic answer (Names of the kings and their kingdoms who participated in Mahabharata war), I came across some intriguing stuff.

There are quite a few kingdoms that have split forces fighting on both sides of the war. Not including the Narayani Sena, that one's popular enough. The politics sure are intriguing.

Putting this under a cut so that it's easier.

Kekaya - or more specifically, the Kekaya brothers. They're mentioned specifically quite a few times on the Pandava side; the rest of the Kekaya army fights on the Kaurava side. I wonder why this split? The answer I linked above says the five brothers were "deposed of their throne", not sure where that's mentioned. Maybe it has something to do with their sister Bhadra? She was married to Krishna by her brothers. Perhaps the rest of the family was displeased with the marriage? Or there might've been another reason.

Lots of speculation there.

Magadha - this one's a bit intriguing. Sahadeva, the king of Magadha after Jarasandha (so crowned by Krishna after Jarasandha's death in 2.24) is on the Pandava side but there is another son of Jarasandha called Jayatsena who's mentioned a couple of times on the Kaurava side. More than Sahadeva, in fact. It may have been that Jayatsena was more inclined towards Duryodhana and thus decided to split the Magadha army.

But, if you read this, it's kinda confusing:

And the king of Magadha, Jayatsena of great strength, brought with him for Yudhishthira an Akshauhini of troops.

(Udyoga Parva; section 19)

Contradicts what I said, right? Sahadeva (not our Pandava bro but the Magadha one) is however later mentioned to be fighting in the war.

Maybe it was a name mix-up. Maybe the kings were still confused in the early stages before the war and then they made up their minds?

Intriguing, that.

Shivi - Shaivya (not sure who exactly he is, considering Govasena is the king of Shivi at this time, maybe a son?) is on the Pandava side, but if you look closely at the tribes on the Kaurava side you see the mention of Shivi again.

Now my opinion of this is influenced by SamratVallabhaa's book on Wattpad, but honestly her position is well researched and supported. Yudhishthira's second wife Devika is from the Shivi kingdom, so that would explain the Pandava side. The other is the location of Shivi itself.

Welcome, Jayadratha (bitch). He is mentioned to be the ruler of Sindhu-Sauvira, and occasionally Shivi. If you look at a map, the kingdoms are rather close by so it's not wrong to say Jayadratha probably conquered the two kingdoms and that's why there's another part of the Shivi army fighting for the Kauravas.

Hmm this is getting long. Maybe I'll edit later, but I quite like this. There's a lot of potential for stories here if anyone's interested.

[dragonsarenoice]

The jarasandha part of the mahabharata is so funny bc bheem fucking tears this man in two so many times and every time jarasandha is like bitch you thought

[jujustation]

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[pooma-satsangam]

Conversation between Lord Krishna and Karna

தமிழில்

In a local version of the Mahabharata, Karna asks Lord Krishna:

"My mother left me the moment I was born. Is it my fault I was born an illegitimate child? I did not receive an education from Dronacharya because I was not considered a Kshatriya. Parashuram taught me, but then cursed me to forget everything when he discovered I was the son of Kunti, a Kshatriya. A cow was accidentally hit by my arrow, and its owner cursed me for no fault of mine. I was disgraced at Draupadi's Swayamvara. Even Kunti finally told me the truth only to save her other sons. Whatever I received was through Duryodhana's charity. So how am I wrong in taking his side?"

Lord Krishna replies, "Karna, I was born in a jail. Death awaited me even before my birth. The night I was born, I was separated from my birth parents. From childhood, you grew up hearing the noise of swords, chariots, horses, bows, and arrows. I had only a cowherd's shed, dung, and multiple attempts on my life before I could walk. No army, no education. People blamed me for their problems. While you were being appreciated for your valor by your teachers, I had not even received any education. I joined the Gurukul of Rishi Sandipani only at the age of 16. You married a girl of your choice; I didn't get the girl I loved and ended up marrying those who wanted me or whom I rescued from demons. I had to move my whole community from the banks of Yamuna to a far-off seashore to escape Jarasandha; I was called a coward for running away. If Duryodhana wins the war, you will get a lot of credit. What do I get if Dharmaraj wins the war? Only the blame for the war and all related problems.

"Remember one thing, Karna. Everybody faces challenges in life. Life is not fair and easy for anyone. But what is right (dharma) is known to your mind (conscience). No matter how much unfairness we face, how many times we are disgraced, or how many times we fall, what is important is how we react at those times. Life's unfairness does not give us a license to walk the wrong path. Always remember, life may be tough at certain points, but destiny is not created by the shoes we wear but by the steps we take."

கிருஷ்ணருக்கும் கர்ணனுக்கும் இடையே நடந்த உரையாடல்

மகாபாரதத்தில், கர்ணன் கிருஷ்ணரிடம் கேட்கிறான்:

"நான் பிறந்தவுடனே என் அம்மா என்னை விட்டுப் பிரிந்தாள். நான் முறைகேடான குழந்தையாகப் பிறந்தது என் தவறா? நான் க்ஷத்திரியனாகக் கருதப்படாததால் துரோணாச்சாரியாரிடம் கல்வி கற்கவில்லை. பரசுராமர் எனக்குக் கற்றுக் கொடுத்தார், ஆனால் பிறகு எல்லாவற்றையும் மறந்துவிடும்படி சபித்தார். நான் குந்தியின் மகன் என்று அவன் கண்டுபிடித்தான், ஒரு பசு தற்செயலாக என் அம்புகளால் தாக்கப்பட்டது, அதன் உரிமையாளர் என்னை சபித்தார், திரௌபதியின் சுயம்வரத்தில் நான் அவமானப்பட்டேன் மற்ற மகன்கள் நான் பெற்றதெல்லாம் துரியோதனனின் பக்கம்தான்.

பகவான் கிருஷ்ணர் பதிலளிக்கிறார், "கர்ணா, நான் சிறையில் பிறந்தேன், நான் பிறப்பதற்கு முன்பே எனக்கு மரணம் காத்திருந்தது, நான் பிறந்த இரவில், நான் பிறந்த பெற்றோரிடமிருந்து பிரிந்தேன், சிறுவயது முதல், வாள், தேர்களின் சத்தம் கேட்டு வளர்ந்தாய். குதிரைகள், வில் மற்றும் அம்புகள் மட்டுமே என் வாழ்க்கையில் நடந்தன ஆசிரியர்களே, நான் 16 வயதில்தான் ரிஷி சாந்திபனியின் குருகுலத்தில் சேர்ந்தேன். நான் விரும்பிய பெண்ணை நான் திருமணம் செய்து கொள்ளவில்லை அசுரர்களிடம் இருந்து நான் காப்பாற்றிய ஜராசந்தனிடமிருந்து தப்பிக்க என் சமூகம் முழுவதையும் தொலைதூரக் கடற்கரைக்கு நகர்த்த வேண்டியிருந்தது .போரில் தர்மராஜ் வெற்றி பெற்றால் எனக்கு என்ன கிடைக்கும்?

"கர்ணா, ஒன்றை நினைவில் வையுங்கள், வாழ்க்கையில் ஒவ்வொருவரும் சவால்களை எதிர்கொள்கிறார்கள், வாழ்க்கை யாருக்கும் நியாயமானது மற்றும் எளிதானது அல்ல. ஆனால் எது சரி (தர்மம்) என்பது உங்கள் மனதிற்கு (மனசாட்சி) தெரியும். நாம் எவ்வளவு அநியாயத்தை சந்தித்தாலும், எத்தனை முறை நாம் அவமானப்படுத்தப்படுகிறோம், அல்லது எத்தனை முறை விழுகிறோம், அந்த நேரத்தில் நாம் எப்படி நடந்துகொள்கிறோம் என்பதுதான் முக்கியம், வாழ்க்கையின் அநியாயம், தவறான பாதையில் நடக்க நமக்கு உரிமம் தராது, சில இடங்களில் வாழ்க்கை கடினமாக இருக்கலாம், ஆனால் விதி நாம் அணியும் காலணிகளால் உருவாக்கப்பட்டது, ஆனால் நாம் எடுக்கும் படிகளால் அல்ல.

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This topic like water ice, this aquatic ice is present in our world

This topic like water ice, this aquatic ice is present in our world.

It is because of this aquatic ice that the terrestrial surface of our earth is very safe to a great extent.

Otherwise, our earth would have been completely covered in water long ago.

However, sometimes due to the warming of our earth, a considerable part of the land level goes into the ocean womb.

You probably know, friends, that the very famous empire of Hindus, Dwarka Sea, was conceived centuries ago.

Where did the Dwarka Empire reside?

Dwarka

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Considered the original residence of Krishna, Bet Dwarka was the old port during the ancient times of Krishna before the Okha port was developed in Dwarka.

Jam Shri Ravalji,head of Jadeja clan Rajput (Kshatriya) migrated from Kutch to Halar,established himshelf & set his throne at Khambhalia in V.S.1582 for some years it was his capital & new city in V.S.1596 named “Navanagar”.

Jam Khambhalia is the head quaters of the newly created formed Devbhumi Dwarka District which was carved out of Jamnagar district on 15 August 2013.The district consists 4 talukas : khambhalia,Kalyanpur,Dwarka and Bhanvad.The named Devbhumi Dwarka is derived from the famous Dwarkadhish Temple of Dwraka city which is one of the four holy places according to Hindu mythology.

Dwarka is believed to have been the first capital of Gujarat. The city’s name literally means the “gateway to heaven” in Sanskrit, as Dwar means “gate” and ka references “Brahma”.Dwarka has also been referred to throughout its history as “Mokshapuri”, “Dwarkamati”, and “Dwarkavati”. It is mentioned in the ancient prehistoric epic period of the Mahabharata. According to legend, Krishna settled here after he defeated and killed his uncle Kansa at Mathura. This mythological account of Krishna’s migration to Dwarka from Mathura is closely associated with the culture of Gujarat.Krishna is also said to have reclaimed 12 yojanas or 96 square kilometres (37 sq mi) of land from the sea to create Dwarka.

Dwarka was established as the capital in Saurashtra by the Aryans during the Puranaic. The Yadavas, who had migrated from Mathura, established their kingdom here when the city was known as “Kaushathali”. It was during this period that the city underwent rebuilding and was named DwarkaA friendly population of natives also prompted Krishna to settle at Dwarka when he decided, after fighting Jarasandha, the king of Magadh, to retreat from Mathura. The kingdom, also known as the Yaduvanshi empire, was established by Uugrasena, father of Kansa the then ruler and later Krishna flourished and extended its domainIt is said that Krishna conducted the administration of his kingdom from Dwarka while residing with his family in Bet Dwarka. The city’s Dwarkadhish Temple dedicated to Krishna was originally built around 2,500 years ago, but was destroyed by Mahmud Begada rulers and subsequently rebuilt in the 16th century. The temple is also the location of Dwaraka maţha, also called Sharada Matha/Peeth and “western peeth”, one of the four peeths (Sanskrit: “religious center”) established by Adi Shankaracharya.

As an important pilgrimage centre for Hindus, Dwarka has several notable temples, including Rukmini Devi Temple, Gomti Ghat, and Bet Dwarka. There is also a lighthouse at the land end point of Dwarka.

Archaeological investigations at Dwarka, both on shore and offshore in the Arabian Sea, have been performed by the Archaeological Survey of India. The first investigations carried out on land in 1963 revealed many artefacts. Excavations done at two sites on the seaward side of Dwarka brought to light submerged settlements, a large stone-built jetty, and triangular stone anchors with three holes. The settlements are in the form of exterior and interior walls, and fort bastions. From the typological classification of the anchors it is inferred that Dwarka had flourished as a port during the period of the Middle kingdoms of India. Coastal erosion was probably the cause of the destruction of what was an ancient port.

Where is the original Dwarka?

The mystery behind the lost city of Dwarka - Savaari Car ...

The initial excavations began about 100 years ago, in the 1930s, around the island of Bet Dwarka, located approximately 30 kilometres north of modern-day Dwarka in Gujarat's Jamnagar district. More excavations were carried out in the 1960s, but no definitive results were obtained.6 Feb 2023

Where is Dwarka where Krishna live?

According to legend, Krishna settled here after he defeated and killed his uncle Kansa at Mathura. This mythological account of Krishna's migration to Dwarka from Mathura is closely associated with the culture of Gujarat.

This was captured in the old Dwarka Palace or the Empire Sea with the passage of many years.

Perhaps due to such heat at that time the sea ice did not melt.

But these days we are facing this problem

This snow chain is troubling us a lot these days.

Translate Hindi

यह जो पानी का बर्फ यह एक्वेटिक आईस जैसी विषय हमारी दुनिया में मौजूद है

इसी एक्वेटिक आईस के कारण ही हमारी धरती का स्थलीय स्तर काफि हद तक बहुत सूरक्षित है

वरना तो कब का हमारी धरती पूरे पानी अंदर हो पड़ता

वैसे तो कभी कभी ही हमारी धरती की गर्माहट के कारण स्थलीय स्तर की काफि अंश समद्र गर्भ में चला जाता है

आप तो शायद जानते ही हो दोस्तों हम हिंदुओं का बहुत ही प्रसिद्ध साम्राज्य द्वारका समुद्र गर्भित हो चुका है सदियां पहले

द्वारका साम्राज्य किस जगह में रहा करता

द्वारका

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कृष्ण का मूल निवास माना जाने वाला बेट द्वारका, द्वारका में ओखा बंदरगाह विकसित होने से पहले कृष्ण के प्राचीन काल का पुराना बंदरगाह था।

��ाम श्री रावलजी, जाडेजा वंश के राजपूत (���्षत्रिय) के प्रमुख, कच्छ से हलार में चले गए, खुद की स्थापना की और कुछ वर्षों के लिए खंभालिया में अपना सिंहासन स्थापित किया, कुछ वर्षों के लिए यह उनकी राजधानी थी और V.S.1596 में "नवानगर" नाम का नया शहर था।

जाम खंभालिया नव निर्मित देवभूमि द्वारका जिले का मुख्यालय है, जिसे 15 अगस्त 2013 को जामनगर जिले से अलग किया गया था। जिले में 4 तालुका हैं: खंभालिया, कल्याणपुर, द्वारका और भनवाद। देवभूमि द्वारका नामित प्रसिद्ध द्वारकाधीश से लिया गया है द्वारका शहर का मंदिर जो हिंदू पौराणिक कथाओं के अनुसार चार पवित्र स्थानों में से एक है।

ऐसा माना जाता है कि द्वारका गुजरात की पहली राजधानी थी। शहर के नाम का शाब्दिक अर्थ संस्कृत में "स्वर्ग का प्रवेश द्वार" है, क्योंकि द्वार का अर्थ "द्वार" और का का अर्थ "ब्रह्मा" है। द्वारका को इसके पूरे इतिहास में "मोक्षपुरी", "द्वारकामति" और "द्वारकावती" के रूप में भी संदर्भित किया गया है। इसका उल्लेख प्राचीन प्रागैतिहासिक महाकाव्य काल महाभारत में मिलता है। पौराणिक कथा के अनुसार, मथुरा में अपने चाचा कंस को हराने और मारने के बाद कृष्ण यहीं बस गए थे। कृष्ण के मथुरा से द्वारका प्रवास का यह पौराणिक विवरण गुजरात की संस्कृति से निकटता से जुड़ा हुआ है। यह भी कहा जाता है कि द्वारका बनाने के लिए कृष्ण ने समुद्र से 12 योजन या 96 वर्ग किलोमीटर (37 वर्ग मील) भूमि पुनः प्राप्त की थी।

पौराणिक काल में आर्यों द्वारा सौराष्ट्र में द्वारका को राजधानी के रूप में स्थापित किया गया था। जब यह शहर "कौशथली" के नाम से जाना जाता था, तब मथुरा से स्थानांतरित होकर आए यादवों ने यहां अपना राज्य स्थापित किया था। इसी अवधि के दौरान शहर का पुनर्निर्माण हुआ और इसका नाम द्वारका रखा गया। मूल निवासियों की मैत्रीपूर���ण आबादी ने भी कृष्ण को द्वारका में बसने के लिए प्रेरित किया जब उन्होंने मगध के राजा जरासंध से लड़ने के बाद मथुरा से पीछे हटने का फैसला किया। राज्य, जिसे यदुवंशी साम्राज्य के रूप में भी जाना जाता है, की स्थापना तत्कालीन शासक कंस के पिता उग्रसेन ने की थी और बाद में कृष्ण फले-फूले और इसके क्षेत्र का विस्तार किया। ऐसा कहा जाता है कि कृष्ण ने बेट द्वारका में अपने परिवार के साथ रहते हुए द्वारका से अपने राज्य का प्रशासन चलाया। कृष्ण को समर्पित शहर का द्वारकाधीश मंदिर मूल रूप से लगभग 2,500 साल पहले बनाया गया था, लेकिन महमूद बेगड़ा शासकों ने इसे नष्ट कर दिया था और बाद में 16 वीं ��ताब्दी में इसका पुनर्निर्माण किया गया था। यह मंदिर द्वारका मठ का स्थान भी है, जिसे शारदा मठ/पीठ और "पश्चिमी पीठ" भी कहा जाता है, जो आदि शंकराचार्य द्वारा स्थापित चार पीठों (संस्कृत: "धार्मिक केंद्र") में से एक है।

हिंदुओं के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण तीर्थस्थल के रूप में, द्वारका में कई उल्लेखनीय मंदिर हैं, जिनमें रुक्मिणी देवी मंदिर, गोमती घाट और बेट द्वारका शामिल हैं। द्वारका के भूमि अंतिम बिंदु पर एक प्रकाशस्तंभ भी है।

अरब सागर में तट और अपतटीय दोनों स्थानों पर, द्वारका में पुरातात्विक जांच भारतीय पुरातत्व सर्वेक्षण द्वारा की गई है। 1963 में भूमि पर की गई पहली जांच से कई कलाकृतियाँ सामने आईं। द्वारका के समुद्र के किनारे दो स्थानों पर की गई खुदाई से जलमग्न बस्तियाँ, एक बड़े पत्थर से निर्मित घाट और तीन छेद वाले त्रिकोणीय पत्थर के लंगर प्रकाश में आए। बस्तियाँ बाहरी और आंतरिक दीवारों और किले के बुर्जों के रूप में हैं। एंकरों के टाइपोलॉजिकल वर्गीकरण से यह अनुमान लगाया जाता है कि द्वारका भारत के मध्य साम्राज्यों की अवधि के दौरान एक बंदरगाह के रूप में विकसित हुआ था। तटीय कटाव संभवतः एक प्राचीन बंदरगाह के विनाश का कारण था।

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शुरुआती खुदाई लगभग 100 साल पहले, 1930 के दशक में, बेट द्वारका द्वीप के आसपास शुरू हुई थी, जो गुजरात के जामनगर जिले में आधुनिक द्वारका से लगभग 30 किलोमीटर उत्तर में स्थित है। 1960 के दशक में और अधिक खुदाई की गई, लेकिन कोई निश्चित परिणाम प्राप्त नहीं हुआ। 6 फरवरी 2023

द्वारका कहाँ है जहाँ कृष्ण रहते थे?

पौराणिक कथा के अनुसार, मथुरा में अपने चाचा कंस को हराने और मारने के बाद कृष्ण यहीं बस गए थे। कृष्ण के मथुरा से द्वारका प्रवास का यह पौराणिक वृत्तांत गुजरात की संस्कृति से निकटता से जुड़ा हुआ है।

यह पुराने द्वारका पैलेस या साम्राज्य समंदर में खींची गई काफि साल बीतते हुए

शायद उस समय इतना उत्ताप के कारण समंदर के बर्फ पीघलता था नहीं

मगर आजकल हमें यह परेशानी खाए जा रहा है

आजकल काफि परेशान हमें कर रहा है यह बर्फ की शृंखला

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If Shree Krishna loves Rukmini immensely, why did he go on to have 7 other wives?

Lord Krishna, also known as Svayam Bhagwan, is considered the absolute incarnation of Lord Vishnu and is revered as one of the most popular deities in the Indian subcontinent. His divine play and relationships with his queens are subjects of great devotion and intrigue.

Among Lord Krishna's eight queens mentioned in the religious scriptures, Rukmini and Satyabhama hold significant positions. Rukmini, the daughter of King Bhishmaka of Vidharbha, had developed deep love and admiration for Krishna even before their first meeting. She had heard captivating tales of his virtues, charms, and prowess from her maidens, who would sing his praises.

Rukmini's affection for Krishna grew with every passing day, and she longed to be with him. In her heart, she had already chosen Krishna as her beloved. However, her father had arranged for her to be married to Shishupala, a prince who had an alliance with Krishna's rival Jarasandha. Rukmini was distraught at the thought of marrying anyone other than Krishna.

Aware of Rukmini's love and her impending marriage, she decided to take matters into her own hands. She sent a secret letter to Krishna, expressing her love and urging him to rescue her from the clutches of an undeserving marriage. Rukmini's letter conveyed her deep devotion and desire to be with Krishna, and she placed her trust in him to save her from an unhappy fate.

Moved by Rukmini's love and devotion, Krishna decided to honor her plea and embarked on a mission to rescue her. He arrived at Vidharbha, accompanied by a small group of trusted warriors. Krishna skillfully navigated the palace's defenses and reached Rukmini's chamber. The couple exchanged vows and garlands, and Krishna took Rukmini as his principal queen.

Satyabhama, on the other hand, was the daughter of King Satrajit and a proud and confident princess. She was captivated by Krishna's divine persona and was determined to marry him. However, Krishna laid down a condition for her: she must obtain a precious jewel called the Syamantaka from her father. Satyabhama embarked on a quest to retrieve the jewel and succeeded.

Impressed by her determination and unwavering love, Krishna accepted Satyabhama as his wife. Satyabhama's fiery and strong-willed nature complemented Krishna's divine persona, and together they shared a deep bond of love and understanding.

The love and devotion of both Rukmini and Satyabhama towards Krishna exemplify the Bhakti tradition, where devotees express their love and surrender to the divine. Their stories highlight the power of pure love and the divine reciprocation that arises from such devotion.

In the narratives of Rukmini and Satyabhama, we find a beautiful portrayal of the eternal bond between the devotee and the divine. Their stories inspire us to cultivate unwavering love, trust, and surrender in our relationship with the divine, as they experienced the divine reciprocation of Krishna's love.

The divine play of Lord Krishna and his relationships with his queens continue to captivate the hearts and minds of devotees to this day. Their love stories serve as timeless reminders of the power of devotion, the triumph of true love, and the eternal connection between the divine and the devotee.

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What are some reasons why Lord Krishna is worshipped as a king?

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He was born in a royal family: Lord Krishna was born as the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu in the royal family of Mathura. His father, Vasudeva, was a prince, and his mother, Devaki, was the sister of King Kamsa, the tyrannical ruler of Mathura.

He established the kingdom of Dwarka: After Lord Krishna left Mathura, he established the kingdom of Dwarka and became its king. His reign was characterized by peace, prosperity, and justice, and he was beloved by his subjects.

He defeated many powerful kings: Lord Krishna is known for his valor and strength, and he defeated many powerful kings in battle, including Jarasandha, Shishupala, and Kansa. His victories earned him the title of "Vishvarupa," meaning the one with a universal form.

He is considered the supreme ruler of the universe: Lord Krishna is worshipped as the supreme ruler of the universe, and his devotees believe that he is the source of all creation and the ultimate authority. His teachings in the Bhagavad Gita emphasize the importance of righteousness, duty, and devotion, and his life serves as an example of how a king should lead his subjects.

Overall, Lord Krishna's life and teachings embody the qualities of an ideal king, and his worship as a king is a way to honor his contributions to the world and seek his blessings for righteous leadership.

If you’re a devotee of lord Krishna then you already know why he is worshipped as a King and why people will listen to him.

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The Lost Flute - Part 10 (The Lull before the Storm)

Krishna opened his eyes to find the worried faces of Rukmini and Yashoda peering over him. Rubbing his eyes, he sat up, only to realize the sun had risen almost to the centre of the sky. "What?" He muttered to himself when he noticed, a bowl of water and a cloth lying beside him.

"You had a high fever, all last night. You don't remember? Your attendants woke me up when you wouldn't get up for dinner!" Rukmini added helpfully.

Yashoda looked more annoyed, "All that work, I'd warned you, Kanha. Would you never listen?! Your wives also didn't get to sleep the entire night yesterday; I had to postpone my return. Are you happy?!"

Krishna shook his head weakly. "I'm sorry," He added.

Yashoda snapped again, "You should be!"

Krishna sighed and turned to his wife, "Where are the other two overthinkers? Gone to announce it up and down the city squares, have they?"

Rukmini smiled, "Jambavati went to make you some stew...don't worry, I'll slip in some honey when she's not looking, to temper the spice! And Bhama? Well, she went to collect the doctors!"

"Doctors, plural?" Krishna asked gingerly.

"Well, her target is fifty, but we'll see." Rukmini smiled brightly, "Although she is an overachiever, so you never know!"

"And, who's going to pay for all of them?" Krishna asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Probably you, my Lord," Rukmini replied gently, completely missing the sarcasm in his voice.

"Well, where do you think you're going now?" Called Yashoda, as Krishna stopped in his tracks, one leg hanging out of the bed, "Well, the parliament...like, my job?"

"Can't you skip one day?" Rukmini pleaded.

"I cannot, my dear. I must go." Krishna sniffled.

"Yeah," Spoke Yashoda, "Fine! Just walk up to that door without help, hun? Then you can go wherever you want to!"

Krishna stopped to ponder a bit. His head was really spinning a mile an hour. "Fine," he conceded, "The living room, then. I'll work from home."

Yashoda looked angrier, but Rukmini stepped in, "Better seal the deal, Maiya. He'll work either way. This way at least we can keep an eye on him."

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Krishna sighed as he looked around him. In the short time that it took him to descend from his bedroom to the living room, his wives, with the help of Manmatha, had created a makeshift bed in there. He was propped up by at least twelve soft pillows and Yashoda had insisted on wrapping him in a woollen shawl, "Bhama said this is fashionable nowadays, Kanha!" She was now sitting beside him, feeding him Jambavati's spicy stew as he tried to ignore the sniggering of the people who had brought him some ordinances to sign. Rukmini sat on a throne nearby, her eyes fixed on Krishna's face. By divine grace, he had been able to convince at least Jambavati and Satyabhama to return to their quarters. He shuddered to think of the gossip that would filter through the parliament if they saw him being fussed over like a baby by four grown women!

An attendant entered, announcing the arrival of the Prince Shishupala of Chedi. Krishna's jaw hardened at the mention. "Go," he whispered to Rukmini, "That idiot spews double poison when he sees you! Maiya, you too! Come back when he's gone."

Rukmini left the room, mutterring insults under her breath, alongside Yashoda. The last thing she also wanted to was to have a civil conversation with him.

Krishna sighed as he braced for the upcoming unpleasantness. Shishupala, his cousin, was always too eager to butt heads with him. Although he never dared to go as far as to actually go to war against Krishna, his comments and jibes were a constant source of annoyance at family reunions. He was one of Jarasandha's closest lackeys, and that gave him some sense of superiority as the latter constantly fanned his hatred towards Krishna. Even though he was sick and tired of listening to Shishupala, Krishna chose to always ignore him or leave because of a promise that he had made to his aunt, Shishupala's mother, a long time back. He was to pardon one hundred mistakes of his bratty cousin, who spared no occasion to mouth off to him. Rukmini being betrothed to him before Krishna abducted and married her, also complicated matters significantly. 

Krishna forced himself to smile, as Shishupala swaggered in. Immediately he sat down on the throne Rukmini had been occupying. As usual, he had paid no heed to the convention where you do not take a seat in the presence of an elder unless specifically invited. "What?"Krishna snapped, his irritation bubbling up with the fever.

"Just wanted to impart some friendly advice, cousin to cousin." He smirked, "I had gone to visit dear Duryodhana the other day, and saw your assistant, old Akroora, getting real chummy with Auntie Kunti's kids. Their situation is real messy. even I am telling you that! It'd be in your best interest to keep out of it. They're really unlucky, even for their own flesh and blood! Why do you think no one talks to that side of the family?"

Krishna spoke sourly, "My parents were held captive in a dungeon for twenty-five years. I'd say that's pretty unlucky. So, would y'all not talk to us as well, if given the chance?"

"Exactly!" Said Shishupala, baring his teeth, "You do get the point. I honestly don't understand why my father likes you this much, given you are the cause of all your family's problems! Uncle Vasudeva was really a fool to have sa-"

"Shishupala!" Krishna interrupted, "The vow I made to your mother, keeps me from killing you, not smacking you across the face, so don't tempt me!"

"Ooh, the cowherd threatens me!" Shishupaal spoke mockingly, "Count your lucky stars that I didn't tell anyone that I saw your spy lurking around in Hastinapura!"

Krishna laughed in spite of himself, "Ah, thank you, my brother, from the bottom of my heart! For not telling them about the esteemed messenger that I sent to the royal court with gifts for the lot of them, was roaming the palace in his free time!"

Shishupala grunted, "Well, the topic of mother reminds me, she's dead."

"What?!" Krishna cried, almost dropping his bowl of stew, "When?! What happened?"

"Oh, she slipped on the stairs and hit her head I heard. I was in Hastinapura sorting your mess!"

"And you were planning to tell us when exactly?" Krishna spoke through gritted teeth, "When's the prayer meeting?"

"What prayer meeting? We don't have that for women, right? In Chedi, at least I've never seen one." Shishupal scrunched his nose.

"You do realize she's the only reason you're alive right? No, I'm not talking about my deal. Your father was about to have you thrown in a ditch, scared by your divine arms. She's been saving your arse since the day you were born! She was ready to leave your father; to go live in a forest in a thatched hut, begging for alms if that was to be the cost for keeping you alive!" Krishna lifted an arm to stop Shishupala from interrupting, "You don't even care though, do you? Well, I am sorry, my bad. I had expectations." Krishna shook his head, "Well, I'll have a meeting arranged for her here. You and your father come or don't. I don't even care. Well, there's the door. Please see yourself out before I lose my mind!"

Krishna found himself breathing heavily, vision blinded with rage, as he watched his cousin walk out, scattering a string of expletives on his way. Yashoda was standing behind the doorway listening to their conversation. She rushed in with a glass of water, gently caressing Krishna's hair. That would always calm him down as a child, but today Krishna seemed too angry. Yashoda had never seen him this angry before. "What does he think?" Krishna fumed, "That we're all joking when we caution him? Mention the deal with his mother. Wars are started for less than what he puts us through on a regular basis! He thinks I won't ever have the heart to actually kill him. Well, I would've..." Krishna trailed off, and Yashoda tried to shush him in vain.

Suddenly, Manmatha rushed into the room. He looked as if he'd run all the way up from the beach. "Sage Durvasa is here, he wants you and the princess." He said, panting. Krishna sighed. "Of course," He said exasperated, "Where is he?"

"Making a scene at the main square."

"Of course he is." Krishna laughed ruefully. Turning to Yashoda, she asked where Rukmini had gone.

Yashoda replied in a small voice, "She said she felt dirtied by the words of your cousin, so she went to take a bath."

"I'll tell her to meet you there," Whistled Manmatha as he ran past them. Krishna let out a miffed grunt as he tried to steady his head in order to face the troublemaker rishi.

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Y'all should hear of Jarasandha who was born half from one mother and the other half from another and was later joined by some demoness (ig) because a blessed/magic fruit was cut into half and given to two of the king's wives. Yes very similar to Dasharatha splitting kheer within his wives but , only here the child isn't a god like Ram. Jarashandha is fucking demon who is invincible at wrestling and doesn't die even when he's split into half because he joins back to life. Krishna teaches Bheem to kill him by splitting him into two and throwing both the parts in opposite directions so that he cannot join back and come back to life

ok. guys. what's the most batshit hindu myrh you know