Mahabharat – Aadi Parv -The short story of the Adi festival is as it is known from the name itself
Aadi Parv- Mahabharat
Contents
it is the original introduction of a huge book like Mahabharata. In the beginning, there is a brief collection of the festivals of Mahabharata and their themes. After the entry of legend, the birth of Chyavan, the demise of the Puloma demon, the information of the Sarpasatra of Janamejaya, the lineage of the serpents, the legend of Kadru Kadru and Vinata, the churning of the sea by the gods and demons, the narrative of Parikshit, the serpent, the chronicle of the king overhead The origin of Vyas, etc., the story of Dushyanta-Shakuntala, the description of the character of Pururava, Nahush and Yayati, the birth of Bhishma and the origin of Kauravas-Pandavas, the story of Karna-Drona, etc., the story of Drupada, the story of Lakshagriha, the slaughter of Hidimba and Marriage of Hidimba, Slaughter of Bakasura, Origin of Dhritadhyumna and Draupadi, Draupadi-Swayamvara and Marriage, Arrival of Pandava in Hastinapur, Story of Sunda-Upsund, Arjuna’s exile due to breach of rules, Subhadrasha and Marriage, Khandava-Dahan and Mayasur protection The legend is described. ( Aadi Parv )
Adipur – Kuru Dynasty Introduction
Shantanu and Bhishma
From Vichitravirya, Ambika was born in Dhritarashtra and Ambalika had a son named Pandu. After the death of Vichitravirya, Pandu was placed on the throne, as Dhritarashtra was born. Bhishma brought up Vidur, the son of a maid of Ambika, like the princes. These were the pundits of Vidur Dharma.
The majestic king named Yayati ruled in ancient India, whose capital was Khandavprastha. Later, Indraprastha was also settled at this place. Yayati had two queens –
Devyani, daughter of Asura’s guru Shukracharya
Sharmishtha, the daughter of Vrishaparva, the king of Asuras. ( Aadi Parv )
Devayani had two sons – Yadu and Tuvalu. After the name of Yadu, the Yadu dynasty followed, in which Shri Krishna was also born. Sharmistha had three sons, the youngest of whom was very powerful and patriotic. Yayati made Puru his successor. The tradition of the Puru dynasty continued in the name of Puru. Dushyant later went on to become a descendant of Puru who married Shakuntala and our country was named India only after his son Bharata. The dynasty of Bharata had a king named ‘Hastin’ who settled in his new capital, Hastinapur. In the dynasty of Hastin, there was a king named Kuru, whose descendants were called Kauravas. Kurukshetra became famous only by the name of Kuru. ( Aadi Parv )
Shantanu
In the Kaurava dynasty, there was a great king named Shantanu. Shantanu married Bhagwati Ganga. It is said that once fed up with the eight gods named Asht-Vasu, Vasistha Muni cursed him that he would have to be born in a human vagina. But on the prayer of the eight Vasus, the Muni said that the seven Vasus will be saved only after birth, but the most fertile Vasu Prabhas will have to stay in the death-world for a long time. In order to free these Ashtas from the curse, Bhagwati Ganga accepted to be their mother. Ganga had eight sons when she married Shantanu. The Ganges washed the seven into its stream as soon as it was born. Shantanu did not let the eighth son make excuses, then Ganga took this son to heaven with him and named it Devavrata. Devavrata later became famous as Bhishma. One day Shantanu saw on the banks of the Ganges that a child stopped the flow of the Ganges with his arrows when the Ganges appeared and told Shantanu that this is your son Devavrata. Shantanu declared this son as his successor. ( Aadi Parv )
Bhishma vows
Once Shantanu saw a beautiful fish girl Satyavati on the banks of the river Yamuna and expressed her desire to marry him. Satyavati’s father agreed to the marriage, but he laid a condition that his daughter’s son would be the heir to the kingdom. On hearing the condition, the king got thinking and started to be sad. Knowing the sorrow of the father, Devavrata himself went to Dhivar and said that your daughter’s son will be the heir to the kingdom. Dewar said that I have full faith in your point, but if your son claims the state then what will happen to my daughter’s son. On this, Devavrata vowed that I will be a born Brahmachari and only the son of your daughter will be the heir of the state. It is because of this fierce vow of Devavrata that he is called Bhishma. Shantanu is married to Satyavati and has two sons.
Chitrangad
Bizarre
After Shantanu, Chitrangad sat on the throne. After Chitrangad’s death, Vichitravirya sat on the throne.
Dhritarashtra and Pandu
After Vichitravirya was eligible for marriage, Bhishma received an invitation from the swayamvara of the three daughters of Kashi Naresh, Amba, Ambika, and Ambalika. Bhishma went to the Swayamvara with Vichitravirya and brought the three Rajakanya into force in a chariot. Amba pleads with Bhishma that I have sincerely accepted Shalvaraj as her husband, so Bhishma frees her and Vichitravirya is married to Ambika and Ambalika.
Amba approached Shalvaraj, but Shalvaraj did not accept her. Unhappy Amba’s mind received vengeance from Bhishma. Later, this Amba was born as Shikhandi and also became the cause of Bhishma’s death. ( Aadi Parv )
From Vichitravirya, Ambika was born in Dhritarashtra and Ambalika had a son named Pandu. After the death of Vichitravirya, Pandu was placed on the throne, as Dhritarashtra was born. Bhishma brought up Vidur, the son of a maid of Ambika, like the princes. These were the pundits of Vidur Dharma.
Dhritarashtra was married to Gandhari. Gandhari Dhritarashtra blindfolded
I used to be blind. Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons. The eldest of the sons was Duryodhana and the daughter’s name was Dushala, who was married to Jayadratha. A son named Yuyutsu was born to Dhritarashtra’s second wife.
In weapons education, the Pandavas always lived ahead of the Kauravas. One day while Bey was practicing armament, his ball fell into a well. When Yudhishthira peeped into the well, his ring also fell into the well. Then he saw a stunning Brahmin coming there. The Brahmin asked the reason for the concern of the princes and left a sinking mantra in the well. She pierced like an arrow on the sync ball. Similarly, he threw several more wells which kept sticking to each other’s upper ends. When the sink became so long that it reached the end of the well, they pulled the sink and the ball came out. The princes were very surprised. He also prayed to remove Yudhishthira’s ring. The Brahmin shot an arrow with a bow and stuck the ring out at the tip of the arrow. On asking the name, it was found out that he was Acharya Drona. ( Aadi Parv )
Pandu was married to Prutha, the daughter of Shursen, also known as Kunti, who looked like Krishna’s aunt. Pleased with Kunti’s service, Durvasa Rishi had told her a mantra with which she could invoke any deity. In virginity itself, Kunti called upon Surya to test the mantra and by the grace of Surya, he got a son. Fearing public harm, Kunti swept her into the Ganges. Adhiratha, the charioteer of the Kauravas, brought him up. This boy, popularly known as Karna, was reared by the charioteer, hence called Soot-Putra. Pandu had three sons from Kunti –
Yudhisthira
Bhim
Arjun
He received Nakula and Sahadeva from his second wife Madri. Thus Kauravas, sons of Dhritarashtra and sons of Pandu, are called Pandavas. While Van Vihar, Pandu died and his queen Madri became sati with his funeral pyre. It was Kunti who raised five sons.
Kaurava-Pandava
The education of the Kauravas and the Pandavas started under the supervision of Kripacharya. Duryodhana, being the eldest son of Dhritarashtra, considered himself the heir to the kingdom. He was jealous of the Pandavas and was particularly jealous of Bhima. Bhima also used to harass the Kauravas a lot. Duryodhana planned to kill Bhima. He took Bhima to the Ganges on the pretext of water sports. He introduced poison into Bhima’s food and when he stunned and fell on the ground, he tied the vines and threw them into the Ganges. Everyone was very worried about not reaching Bhima’s house. While flowing in the Ganges, Bhima was bitten by poisonous serpents and the venom of snakes eradicated the effect of food poisoning. They came out of the water. The Pandavas were very happy to find Bhima alive, and Duryodhana and his brothers again became worried.
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Arms education of Kauravas and Pandavas
In weapons education, the Pandavas always lived ahead of the Kauravas. One day while Bey was practicing armament, his ball fell into a well. When Yudhishthira peeped into the well, his ring also fell into the well. Then he saw a stunning Brahmin coming there. The Brahmin asked the reason for the concern of the princes and left a sinking mantra in the well. She pierced like an arrow on the sync ball. Similarly, he threw several more wells which kept sticking to each other’s upper ends. When the sink became so long that it reached the end of the well, they pulled the sink and the ball came out. The princes were very surprised. He also prayed to remove Yudhishthira’s ring. The Brahmin shot an arrow with a bow and stuck the ring out at the tip of the arrow. On asking the name, it was found out that he was Acharya Drona. He was married to Kripacharya’s sister Kripi and his son’s name was Ashwatthama. King Drupada Acharya of Panchal was a classmate of Drona and the two had a close friendship. Drupada promised him that he would give half the kingdom to Drona when he became king, but on becoming king he not only forgot his promise but also insulted Drona. Since then, Drona had a feeling of taking revenge on Drupada.
Impressed by Dronacharya’s armaments, Bhishma hired Dronacharya to teach the princes. With his education, all the princes became proficient in archery, but Arjuna was the most efficient and therefore Drona was also most loved.
Target test
One day Guru Drona tested all the disciples. He put a wooden bird on the top of a tree and said that the target has to be made in the eye of the bird. First came Yudhishthira’s turn. Drona asked him what you are seeing at the moment. Yudhishthira told me that I am looking at you and the bird on the tree. Drona told him that he will not be distracted. All the princes replied almost the same to each other and Drona removed all. Finally came Arjun’s turn. When the same question was asked to Arjuna, he said that I can only see the eye of the bird. Saying this, Arjun shot an arrow, which struck the bird’s eye. From that day on, Arjun became even dearer to Dronacharya.
Guru-devotee Eklavya
One day a Bhil boy named Eklavya brought to Guru Drona with a desire to learn archery. Guru Drona tells him that they only teach princes. The child went, but he practiced archery by making a statue of Guru Drona and became proficient in archery. One day all the princes in the forest
Went to play A dog was also walking ahead of them. He started barking after getting some sound. Eklavya released several arrows one by one which went into the dog’s mouth and the dog barked, but he was not hurt anywhere. The princes were very surprised. When he asked Eklavya who had taught him archery, he pointed to the statue of Drona and said- Acharya Drona. Returning to the capital, the princes told the news of Eklavya’s archery to Guru Drona and said that Eklavya has gained even more skill in archery than us. Guru Drona said that the achievement achieved by Eklavya is the result of his devotion and devotion.
Demonstration of weapons
One day, Bhishma, the grandfather, in consultation with Guru Drona arranged for a demonstration of the operation of the arms. Rangasthali was filled with an audience at a certain time. Bhishma, Dhritarashtra, Gandhari, Kunti, Vidur, etc. were all present. Everyone showed their skills and charmed everyone. Vidur narrated the performance to Dhritarashtra. Bhima and Duryodhana showed mace-fighting skills. The two were jealous of each other, so started attacking each other, but Ashwatthama separated them on the signal by Guru Drona.
Karna’s challenge
Everyone was praising Arjuna’s archery at the same time that Karna came forward and expressed his desire to show his art that whatever Arjuna did, it is very simple for me. Karna said that I want to fight a duel with Arjuna. But Kripacharya cut it off by calling him an output because the prince is the only person capable of fighting with the prince. On this, Duryodhana declared Karna the king of Anga country and crowned him in the assembly. Arjun told Karna that you are brave, but you do not think that only you have got the gift of valor. It was evening, so Bhishma, the grandfather, ordered to stop the protest. Arjuna’s pride remained in Karna’s mind.
Vengeance from king dhrupad
One day Dronacharya called all the princes and asked for Gurudakshina in exchange for the education of weapons. He ordered Drupada to be captured and brought before him. By obeying the Guru’s command, the Pandavas attacked the Panchal kingdom and captured Drupada, and presented it to Drona. Thus Drona took revenge on Drupada. Later Drupada also performed the Putreshti Yagna to avenge his insult and he was born a son named Dhritadyumna. Who killed Dronacharya in the war of Mahabharata. ( Aadi Parv )
Laksagriha-dah
Duryodhana lived day and night in the same concern that somehow the Pandavas could destroy and rule over Hastinapur. Yudhishthira was the eldest of the Kaurava-Pandavas and was therefore considered the heir to the throne. But Duryodhana thought that even if his father was the eldest, he could not get the throne due to birth, it would not change the rule of the successor. Being the eldest son of Dhritarashtra, I am the officer of the throne. Shakuni, Karna, misrule, etc. were with Duryodhana. Duryodhana, doing evil to the Pandavas, also made Dhritarashtra in his favor and asked his father to send the Pandavas to the fair. Duryodhana wanted to destroy the Pandavas by making a plan. On the orders of Dhritarashtra, the Pandavas went to Varnavarta. On his departure, Vidur warned Yudhishthira and asked him to wait for the next message.
One day Arjuna was sitting at the gate of the Raj Bhavan when a Brahmin came crying and told that the thieves had stolen his cows. Arjuna was disarmed at that time. His weapons were in the house, where Yudhishthira was with Draupadi. Arjuna got into religious trouble. If you go to the house to take arms, then there will be a twelve-year exile and if the cows are not rescued, the Brahmin will be cursed. Finally, he bowed his head and went into the house and brought the weapon. He freed the Brahmin’s cows and gave them to the Brahmin. Arjuna asked Yudhishthira for twelve years of exile. Yudhishthira explained a lot, but Arjuna, along with Mata Kunti and brothers, went out for twelve years of exile.
Duryodhana had met a minister named Purochan and had planned to burn the Pandavas by burning them in a palace of lac in Varanavarta. The lacquer palace was built in such a way that the fire would burn completely and the Pandavas would die. As soon as the Pandavas were ready to go to the lacquer palace in Varanavarta, Vidura sent them a message alerting them to the whole plan of Duryodhana. An artisan-made a tunnel to exit the palace. The Pandavas used to sleep in this tunnel, not inside the palace so that they could get out soon if there was a fire in the palace. On the day of Krishna Chaturdashi, Yudhishthira realized from the color of the priest that the palace would be set on fire tonight. Yudhishthira alerted his brothers. The Pandavas performed a yajna on that day, in which a Bhilai along with the townspeople also dined with their five sons. After the meal, she slept in Bhilai Mahal itself. Purochan was sleeping in the outer room of the palace. Bhima set the palace on fire at night and came out of the tunnel carrying Mata Kunti. Bhilai water has died along with Purchan and her sons. There was mourning in Hastinapur, but Vidur believed that the Pandavas must have escaped. Leaving Lakshgriha, the Pandavas crossed the inaccessible forest and reached the banks of the Ganges, where a man sent to them by Vidur was found with the boat. The Pandavas crossed the Ganges in the same boat.
Hidimba Slaughter
After crossing the Ganges, the Pandavas continued southward
And reached the dense forest. Everyone was in bad condition due to fatigue and hunger and thirst. Bhima sat under a banyan tree and looked around in search of water. Climbing the tree, he saw some birds nearby and understood that there is definitely water there. He went to the same side and reached the banks of a reservoir, where he quenched his thirst and took a bath. They also brought water for mothers and brothers. They all fell asleep due to fatigue. A monster named Hidimba lived near that reservoir. His sister Hidimba also lived with him. As soon as the demon found a human smell, he sent his sister to kill them and Hidimba was fascinated to see Bhima. She took the form of a beautiful girl and said that my brother had sent me to kill you, but I want to marry you. Wake up the sleeping people, so that I can bring them to a safe place with my illusion. If my brother comes here, he will kill everyone. He is very cruel and strong. Bhima said that I have no fear from your brother. Then Hidimba arrived there. He became extremely angry when he saw his sister talking to Bhima as a beautiful woman. At first, he ran to kill Hidimba. Bhima caught him in the middle. There was a fierce war between the two. Pandav and mother Kunti woke up after hearing the noise. Then Bhima slammed Hidimba, and his life went out. Mata Kunti, on the advice of Yudhishthira, allowed Bhima to marry Hidimba. In time, he received a son. Which was named Ghatotkacha. He became a very powerful warrior. When Bhima along with his mother and brothers started leaving that forest and preparing to go further, Ghatotkacha told Bhima that, ‘Father, whenever needed, remember me. I will be present at your service. ‘
Bakasur-slaughter
One day while walking on the forest route, the Pandavas met Maharishi Vyas. Maharishi Vyasa encouraged the Pandavas and on the advice of the Pandavas, disguised as Brahmacharis, started living in a city of a Brahmin in the city called Ekachakra. The five brothers used to bring alms and spread their stomachs by distributing the same. One day Bhima stayed at home. Then Kunti heard the cry of her shelter Brahmin’s house crying. On being asked, it was found that a demon named Buck lives in a cave near the city, who used to kill people and eat them wherever they were. The townspeople got fed up with him and made a pact that every week, meat, liquor, dish, etc. would be sent to his cave by filling the car and the trainman would also be included in the same dose. That Brahmin was supposed to go as a cartman that day. After reaching there, he will never be able to come back alive, that’s why all the people of the house are crying. Kunti endured the Brahmin and said that my son Bhima would go in his place and Bakasura would not be able to spoil anything. Bhima reached the demon’s cave with a cart full of food and dish and started his stomach-worship from him. Bakasura saw from the cave that a man with a huge body was eating his food. He confronted Bhima. Bhima kicked and punched him to death and brought his corpse to the city gate. There was no limit to the happiness of the citizens.
Draupadi-Swayamvar
While living in the city of Ekachakra, the Pandavas heard the news of the swayamvara of Draupadi, daughter of King Yagyasena of Panchal country. Then Vyas also came there. Taking his advice along with Mother Kunti, he went to see the Pandava swayamvara. On the way, the Pandavas found the sage Dhaumya. The Pandavas made him their priest. Panchal reached the state and, with the advice of his mother, stayed in a potter’s house near the capital. The capital was decorated on the day of Swayamvara. The kings of every country came to participate in it. Karna, Duryodhana, Dushasan also came from Hastinapur. A fish was stationary in the sky in the central part of the swayamvara-land. There was a circle rotating below him. Seeing the shadow of the fish in the water below, which could pierce his eyes, he could marry Draupadi. ( Aadi Parv )
Fishing
Several kings tried one by one, but no one could pierce the eye of the fish. Karna started aiming, but due to being called Sutputra, he had to sit down. Finally, Arjuna, a Brahmin prostitute, pierced the eye of a fish with an arrow. On the apprehension of the present kings, Arjuna targeted the fish for the second time and dropped the fish down. Draupadi put a garland around Arjun’s neck. Some kings attempted to snatch Draupadi from a Brahmin prostitute, but her courage was broken when Bhima brought a huge tree uprooted. When Draupadi and Dhrishtadyumna came to know that they had selected Arjuna, then his happiness was limitless. Arjun reached home and told the mother from outside that look, I have brought such a good thing, then from inside, Mother Kunti replied that who brought it, divide the five brothers. As soon as Mother Kunti came out and looked at it, she was confused, but Arjun said that mother, your word will not be false. And all five brothers will get married to Draupadi. When Drupada heard that Draupadi would be married to all the five Pandavas, they were worried. At the same time, Maharishi Vyas came and told the story of Draupadi’s previous birth and told that she got the blessing of five husbands from Shankar. Thus all five Pandavas got married to Draupadi.
Return of Pandavas to Hastinapur and establishment of Indraprastha
The news of the Pandavas escaping from the Lakshgriha and Draupadi’s marriage spread all around. Dhritarashtra was not pleased with this news but was expressing external delight. Bhishma and Dronacharya expressed their opinion to recall the Pandavas. Although Duryodhana and Karna opposed it. ( Aadi Parv )
On Dur’s advice, Dhritarashtra sent him to Panchal to bring him to the Pandavas. On the return of the Pandavas, the city residents welcomed him with great pleasure. Dhritarashtra advised him to give half the kingdom and leave Hastinapur to make Khandavprastha his capital to avoid strife. By obeying Dhritarashtra, Yudhishthira came to the family Khandavprastha and there he settled the new capital, which was named Indraprastha. He reigned happily for thirteen years. ( Aadi Parv )
Arjuna’s exile
One day Narada Muni came to Indraprastha and advised Draupadi to make it a rule to live with all the five Pandavas that she would stay one month with each one. Whichever rule is violated, he will have to leave the house for twelve years of exile. The Pandavas started following this rule. ( Aadi Parv )
One day Arjuna was sitting at the gate of the Raj Bhavan when a Brahmin came crying and told that the thieves had stolen his cows. Arjuna was disarmed at that time. His weapons were in the house, where Yudhishthira was with Draupadi. Arjuna got into religious trouble. If you go to the house to take arms, then there will be a twelve-year exile and if the cows are not rescued, the Brahmin will be cursed. Finally, he bowed his head and went into the house and brought the weapon. He freed the Brahmin’s cows and gave them to the Brahmin. Arjuna asked Yudhishthira for twelve years of exile. Yudhishthira explained a lot, but Arjuna, along with Mata Kunti and brothers, went out for twelve years of exile.
Arjun’s marriage to Nagakanya Ulupi
Arjuna reached Haridwar by roaming around the country. While bathing in the Ganges, Nagraj Kairavya’s daughter Ulupi became fascinated with Arjun. She took Arjun to Hades and married him. Ulupi gave a boon to Arjuna that you will be able to walk like a place in water. ( Aadi Parv )
Arjun’s marriage to Chitrangada
Arriving above Nagaloka, Arjuna traveled to Manipur visiting many pilgrimages, where Rajakanya Chitrangada was very beautiful. Arjun married Chitrangada. For three years Arjuna lived with Chitrangada in Manipur and also got a son named Babhruvahana. ( Aadi Parv )
Arjun’s marriage to Subhadra
Arjun Prabhas reached the pilgrimage from Manipur via Panchtirtha. This shrine was in the kingdom of Krishna. Krishna welcomed Arjuna. While living here, Arjun’s love for Balaram’s sister Subhadra was born. When Krishna came to know about this, he told Arjuna that you should kill Subhadra because you can marry Subhadra only after winning the war with the Yadavas. Arjuna killed Subhadra. The Yadavas chased Arjuna and fierce war broke out. One of the Yadavs did not stand in front of Arjuna. Shri Krishna understood Yadavas and stopped the war. For Subhadra, Arjuna stayed for many days in Pushkar Tirtha. After the completion of the day of exile, when he reached Indraprastha with Subhadra, there was no limit to the happiness of Mother Kunti and all the Pandavas. Arjuna received five sons from Subhadra to Abhimanyu and Draupadi to the Pandavas.
Khanda-dah ( Aadi Parv )
One day Arjuna and Shri Krishna were having some conversation, then Agnidev disguised themself as Brahmin. Agnidev had indigestion, which had only one medicine, that the creatures of Khandava forest should get them to burn. Indra’s friend Takshak Snake also lived in this forest. Whenever Agnidev Dev tried to burn the Khandava forest, Indra would rain. Agnidev asked for help from Arjuna. Arjun said that I am ready to help, but I do not have the appropriate weapons to face Indra. Agnidev gave Arjuna a huge bow named ‘Gandive’, ‘Akshay Tuner’ and ‘Nandighosh’. At the sign of Arjuna, Agnidev started burning the Khandava forest. Indra blew up the clouds to extinguish the fire. Then Indra himself came to fight with Arjuna. A fierce battle ensued in both. Indra was very pleased with Arjuna’s valor. Arjuna said to Indra that if you are happy with me then give me a Divya. Indra said that to get the Divyastra you have to worship Shankar. There were only a few creatures left in the Khandava forest, including a Mayan demon, who was a skilled craftsman. Arjun made him a friend. My demon said that I want to do some service for you in return for your life. Arjuna asked the Maya demon to build the Anupam Sabha-Bhavan at Indraprastha for Yudhishthira, which the Maya demon bowed and accepted. ( Aadi Parv )