It is against the law.” Then Burishwara pulled out his sword in order to decapitate Satyaki. So the choice was not only correct but essential. In the evening, when Arjuna came back to his camp, he saw his people mourning and realized that Abhimanyu had been killed in such a way. Narrating the events from Panchaali’s perspective, author explores Panchaali’s role in the conflict between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Che Guevara? Mahabharat is the startup point of Indian Politics. But when Krishna does, how does it qualify as leela? But what costs are acceptable ? Eshwari " Sorry i could not grasp your arguement as i really dont know what is athma". Thank you. Also, Mahabharat shakes the concept of truth, which is relative to a particular situation and subject to change with time and point of view. The Pandavas were men of god, of the dharma, of Krishna. The war of Kurukshetra itself was the great act of Adharma and it belonged to both sides. The Palace of Illusions is no substitute for the real Mahabharata, of course, but it’s a good place to start. He looked around and said to Arjuna, “How could you do this? Satyaki, a close friend of Krishna and Arjuna, had an old feud to settle with Burishwara, who was over 70 years of age but still a great warrior. ?....well..Good Luck then. She marries the five Pandava brothers, the eldest of whom, Yudhisthir, bets and loses his kingdom to their cousins, Kauravas. It is a question of purpose, and of whether you would be successful within the limitations of the law or not. Reply. Everything i think could be past or future. I may see 1, 2... maybe 3 but not too much more. It was the ninth night of the Kurukshetra war, the midpoint of the legendary war. I doubt that a Che Guevara would be qualified for such a thing. A5: fine, but not 100% fine. I know you not.” And he let him pass. Krishna was just ensuring the Dharma was preserved and that evil did not prevail. now, who should god listen to, Now I think we need more Krishnas, more Sadhgurus and more people with deep understanding about life, people with long term visions and not with "good" short ambitions to prove their childish ignorance. The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith (Cormoran Strike #2), A Hiatus from the Loaded Past by Snehashree Mandal. When we are talking eye for an eye the focus is on a tactical retaliation coming out of not knowing what else to do. ), each character is a puzzle piece that can acquire multiple places on the board. "While we have all consumed the 'Mahabharat' all our lives, the uniqueness of our film is seeing the same story from the point of view of Draupadi, who is one of the most significant heroines in our country's cultural history. Krishna was in the Dharma, his vision and perception was clear. While I was fighting with another man, you shot me from behind and severed my hand? that's the golden rule. Listen audio… This talk is a part of the “Fascinating Mahabharata Characters” series. But he could not divert his attention, since his own life was at stake. As opposed to the usual tale told from the point of view of the victors, this entire story is written from Duryodhana’s view. I think there is confusion in this arguement. SO, would HE give you as Dharm, something IDIOTIC(like do not do that , etc, etc… it would deceitfully kill the enemy..NONSENSE), or that which is PRACTICAL, POSSIBLE, USEABLE & USEFUL TOO. In straight battle, only very few men could have defeated Abhimanyu. Dorin "Why should we be concerned about images of sadhguru". Soon after, Shakuni read out all the rules of the upcoming war. Alas there is no krishna I see to saving them daily! We saw what a Che Guevara did, what a Hitler did and so on. Again Krishna said, “Your friend, who put his life at stake for you, will be slaughtered now if you don’t reach out to him. They are doing it with the intention of establishing adharma.” It is not a question of right and wrong. How can an avatar be opportunistic and claim godliness? Abhimanyu enters chakravyuha - stone carving at the Hoysaleswara temple, Halebid, India. In fact, many of Ram's, Krishna's actions are not understandable. From the point of view of mythology Mahabharata stands midway between Vedic and later puranic periods. To accept it or not depends on the way our minds are. Actor-director Puneet Issar brings to Delhi a magnum opus — Mahabharat — a play from the point of view of Duryodhana and Karan. Unbelievable !!!!! But Karna had one special weapon, the astra, for which Arjuna had no answer. This cowherd with whom you are must have influenced you.” Arjuna’s anger flared up, and he said, “Yesterday, when you, a great warrior, joined many others to surround my son, a 17-year-old boy, and stab him from behind, where was your dharma? Krishna in Mahabharata says, “What they are doing is adharma; what we are doing is also adharma, but we are doing it with an intention of establishing dharma. Dharma may mean different things for different people. At the same time, Satyaki and Burishwara got into a fight. 'Daughter of Drupada'), also referred as Panchali and Yajnaseni, is the tragic heroine, one of the central characters and the common wife of the Pandavas in the Hindu epic, Mahabharata.She is described to be the most beautiful woman of her time and was prophesied to bring a major change in the future. Anyone who has Kshatriya blood in him wouldn’t do such a dastardly act. Krishna knew his abilities and limitations, and that Satyaki could not defeat Burishwara. Having not read the Mahabharata, I can’t say for certain; however, I’m sure the answer is “no.” One of the reasons mythology is beautiful is its enduring but flexible nature as a source material. And what he said about Krishna also makes sense. All good and bad are relative to something. When Arjuna saw that the king was left unprotected, he got concerned. ..nd yes dey wanted pandavas to win..coz dey wanted to teach a lesson to kalyug people wat should b the punishment nd result of any typ of physical harrasment of a grl..coz 1st sign of appearing of kalyug was wen day by day grls would b killed nd phyical harrased by people.. Namaskaram really the tile song written by Sadhguru is mind blowing amazing performance by sounds of isha, I bow down. Satyaki was supposed to protect King Yudhisthira. Satyaki threw the hand away, picked up the sword, and went towards Burishwara. is a part of him. Raj.. ur first statement is in itself contradictory.. it seems u r repeating what others have told u. In case Che Guevara, again both sides used the similar strategies, just that, unlike Mahabharatha, they were not evenly matched, so Che was bound to be on the losing side against the powerful opposition, and that's what happened, but he certainly managed to create a space for himself in many minds. For example, various kind of people going to Dhyanalinga one who don't know anything he sees Dhyanalinga as just a stone, it is his experience and it is absolute truth for him, but for somebody else it is their Guru, moment they enter the temple they feel the energy and bliss of their Guru. "How does sadhguru know why krishna did what he did" - How does HE I dont think it helps anyone on any spiritual path.. personally I think it is rubbish to find explanation for such things as it seems to be a vulgar activty. knows? Sadhguru gave the example of: an eye for an eye, which usually for Because Krishna Here also you have no choice either you can believe or Actually, in my opinion they did also a good thing: they proved how limitless human stupidity and ignorance can be. When Burishwara was about to decapitate Satyaki, Arjuna turned and shot the arrow at Burishwara. Wife of the five Pandavas and daughter of Drupad, she appeared to put an end to the evil Kauravas. questions and you don't just take things as have been written or said, Comes every morning. Their point of view is quite different from ours. What kind of dharma is this?” All this time, Arjuna’s arrow was aimed at Jayadrada. Though their thoughts and ideas are different from us. Of the many aspects of Krishna in Mahabharata, one of the most confusing is his use of deceit during the war. Every one in the story as far as i read, did a mistake willingly... even if they know that it's wrong (adharma) but, Abhimanyu...who's just a 17 year old boy, who never made a mistake as far as the story is up to, died in the war. what about adharma that happens to common man in today's world inflicted by corrupt minds, corrupt co-workers, governments and armies? One can thus go on reading it again and again without it becoming stale or boring. Where is the end good in that context? but what is the existence of positive with out negative. Krishna in Mahabharata says, “What they are doing is adharma; what we are doing is also adharma, but we are doing it with an intention of establishing dharma. Mistake by any one of them the owner or the thief will lead to their own results... and then you can't blame god, why I was caught, I already prayed to you or why my house was robbed, I too prayed to you... somehow, we know about what krishna did... and so we all are judging him like a scholars... The second day, they started breaking the law, and by the fourteenth, fifteenth day, all law was broken. According to Krishna the fair war is only possible when other side is also fair and they do not hit under the belt at every possible opportunity. Karna and Arjuna were evenly matched in their martial arts. Weekly wisdom blog highlights. Because Kauravas did so first, does it justify the tweaking by krishna next? No Sadhguru has ever been known to mankind.The only Sadhguru that there is was the one Kabir mentioned in his Hymns. Q2: But the victim was a dacoit, is it fine now??. The second installment of the Ajaya series, it tells the story of the Kauravas. but, according to me what god is doing is he is neutral and balanced, he is doing nothing and just watching. He went next to his chariot and sat down in lotus posture. We discussed how at the end of the fourth day … It is not that his dharma is higher and someone else’s is lower. This applies to Rama's killing of Vali in Ramayana and many incidents in Mahabharata as well as in everyone's life on this earth if one carefully analyses them. NEW DELHI–If you are in Delhi, you may want to watch play “Mahabharat” written by and directed by Puneet Issar. Sadhguru said that, about apparently good intentions that are not based may i ask you what is "present" first. Sometimes even the gods act objectionably in the Mahabharata. A sly-looking man came and he said to Krishna, “I stand away from risky actions, the dens of lions and I walk the path of safety, escape the wrath of God and by this, I know peace will come to me.” Krishna said, “Your dharma is the child of cowardice. And many a time Sadhguru has said the intention is important because action could be limited by the outside and this article is very much consistent in ideas. Brown, Dunbar, Tirro and Witt, states that Krishna is the ninth and most recognizable incarnation of Vishnu. In this story, we look at the basis behind these actions through some vividly narrated incidents from the battle. Which video are you refering to? Also read: After Ramayan and Mahabharat, now Shri Krishna to return on DD. He has a bad habit, that his heart gets soft, softer than the butter for his devotees: He accepts to be called a thief (makhanchor), to fulfill the desires of gopis to see him. I think there is a small correction needed. For example, the Krishna and Shiva elements found in Mahabharata are foreign to the early Vedic and Brahmanic periods and there is complete assimilation of the two. In both way i experienced it. The whole Kaurava army was exalted and shouted slogans of victory. And then, there is no Indian individual who’d know of all the variations-retelling-transcreations-translations of Mahabharata that ever existed. The whole argument should stop if everyone seems from Karma palan of individuals point of view. Now, the two examples - do they make any sense now? In the world of 'dwaita', it is the rule. Many times, Krishna did such things. Everyone had put their arms down. many will say for the house owner, and then that thief will die starving. He said to Jayadrada, “Don’t worry. And many people got confused and left :-). One who thinks through asking all questions is the one eligible to decide what is dharma. For me this makes perfect Yet, he displays great valor, honor and selfless offering. For example, when Arjuna, the third Pandava brother and their best warrior, hesitates to fight against his family and kill so many people, Krishna A7: Very Wrong. with due respect to all. A6: Alas, thats cruel. Mahabharat is the startup point of Indian Politics. Then trying to burn the Pandavas in the palace that was built of lac and sulfur, and again cheating them out of their kingdom. The kauravas were fighting the war out of a complex arrangement of envy and hatred towards the pandavas which was a development from childhood days.. moreover they also had lust and greed for the land.. Krishna was fighting for dharma which means in the moment he would not allow the party which is lost in unconscious intentions collectively to achieve a position of victory or power.. Hello sumit, I see what you're saying but..."an eye for an eye would mean that the world would be blind" So it seems that the ultimate outcome is definitely not good. He did not know what had happened. Dharm is quite complex thing. Relevant to today’s war-torn world, The Palace of Illusions takes us back to a time that is half history, half myth, and wholly magical. Q7: If killing is right or wrong?. After all history is easy to understand as it is narrative , so who will come to Dharm Gurus if we start believing ABSOLUTELY that Lord Krishna was incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Sadhguru always emphasizes on acting to the extent it is needed for the situation. that, but from your context: "you cannot choose any means for the end It is a retelling of the epic saga and is shown from Lord Krishna’s point of view. Krishna has met Arjuna in draupadi’s svambar for the first time. And due to this reason, none of the existing text can have a verbatim attribut… Neither the Pandavas nor the Kauravas were completely just nor were they completely unjust. Pandava won, that why we still are believing in dharma, satya, suppose in case Kaurava, won few questions Mr Jaiswal :"truth has multiple levels and is relative to situations" - how do we know this? When Krishna saw that there was no way for Arjuna to defeat Jayadrada in this situation, he used his magic and made a huge cloud appear, so that it looked like it was sunset. Burishwara descended from his chariot and put his foot on Satyaki’s chest. I think dharma is not inflexible set of rules but is an intelligent way of living. Get alerts on Sadhguru's latest videos, his schedule, Isha events, and more. Duryodhana told him that this would not be good for their reputation. Q4: The one who killed doesn't know that victim was a dacoit, is it fine now??. This is wat he mentions as the eye [eye for an EYE] when u see with that eye there is no world only athma so he refers as blind in vision with normal eye. However when injustice seems to overshadow justice and a large number of innocent people suffer then the only dharma I see is to protect the innocent and put an end to evil. Ofcourse there are many people who think they have great ideas to implement in the world, but along the history we have seen what did those who appealed to any means for their "good" intention. Satyaki lost all his weapons and almost fainted. Karna replied back to Krishna that he has to fulfil his duties towards Duryodhan. We view them from our myopic, monotheistic (most of us being educated based on european-christain standards) point of view. But you should not just take it like that, you just see if it makes any sense to you or not. The way I can understand.. This is our concept of god. Meanwhile, we never lose sight of her strategic duels with her mother-in-law, her complicated friendship with the enigmatic Krishna, or her secret attraction to the mysterious man who is her husbands’ most dangerous enemy. In the eighteenth book of the Mahabharata, The Bhagavad-Gita (“Song of the Supreme Exalted One”), Krishna appears as the charioteer of Arjuna. Krishna is a man established in present. Shraddha Chaugale In the latest episode of Mahabharat, Krishna requested Karna to avoid participating in the war on the request of Kunti. He knew that would happen... but, he didn't save him. Krishna speaks to Jara on his last night on earth In this excerpt from the first of a fictional trilogy based on the Mahabharata, an all-too-human narrator tells Krishna about nine lives from the days of the great Mahabharata War, where each life embodies a rasa I dont think dharma means you oppose only by going on a fast when the opponent is waiting to chop off your head the moment you sit for fasting. I hope you see my point. Dailybhaskar.com Basically what is dharma and what is adharma? It is mostly the victorious side of the story that gets narrated throughout generations. 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