MAHABHARATHAM

(In Short Form)

Writer:

S.Vaidyanathan

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This Ithikasam was told by Rishi Vedhavyasar and written by Ganapathy with one of his horns

(tusk).

Bharathan was the son of Dhushyanthan and Sakunthala, daughter of Viswamithra and Menaka.

Guru was the son of Bharathan and Pratheeban was the son of Guru. Santhanu was the son of

Pratheeban. King Santhanu belonged to Chandra Vamsam.

Santhanu ruled Hasthinapuram. He married Ganga Devi. They had seven children. All of them were thrown into the river Ganga by Ganga Devi. Ganga Devi married the King Santhanu with a condition that he should not ask her the reason for her action. So he kept quiet. When she

was about to throw the 8th

child, the king could not control himself and he asked her why she

was doing that. Immediately she took the child from the king and left him also.

There was a reason for such action of Ganga Devi.

Ashtta Vasukkal tried to catch the cow Kamadhenu from Brahmma Rishi Vasishtar. They were cursed by the Rishi that they would lose their Dhejas and also their colour and intelligence. When they asked him for the Papa Vimochanam, the Maharishi told them that they would be born to Ganga Devi and be killed by her immediately after birth and they would get vimochanam. So those children were Vasukkal. The 8th vasu was Bhishmar having the total strength of 8 vasus.

There were other names for Bhishmar namely Devavradhan and Gangeyan.

After that, the king Santhanu wanted to marry Sathyavathi. Sathyavathi was the daughter of the king called Uparisaras of the country namely Sethi. She used to help people to cross the river Yamuna with her Parisal or Odam. One day when the king was going on the bank of the river Ganga, he noticed the reduction in the water level of the river. He was astonished to see a

boy to block the flow of water by his arrows. Within a short time, the boy disappeared. Santhanu

asked Ganga Devi who that boy was. He learnt that the boy was his son (Eighth) who was called

Bhishmar. The king was very happy and took him home.

When the king Santhanu went to the fisherman, who brought up Sathyavathi, the

fisherman put forth a condition that her son / sons only should rule the country and nobody else

including Bhishmar. But Santhanu could not accept that condition. As he could not marry

Sathyavathi, he was very sad and fell ill. Seeing his fathers condition Bhishmar asked the reason for it. When he knew the reason, he told his father that he would not become a king after him and

also would not get married till his death to avoid any issue through him and he also told that he

would be a Brahmmachary throughout his life.

Then Santhanu married Sathyavathi. They had two sons namely Chitrangathan and Vichithra Veeriyan. After Santhanus death, Chitrangathan became the king. Chithrangathan had a war with the king of a country called Kantharva, his name was also Chitrangathan. The war was for 3 years on the bank of the river called Iranvathi. Finally Chitrangathan was killed by the king of Kantharva.

After that, Vichithra Veeriyan became the king. Bhishmar wanted to do the marriage of

Vichithra Veeriyan. At that time, the king of Kasi arranged for a Suyamvaram for his daughters called

1. Amba 2. Ambalika 3. Ambika

Bhishmar kidnapped those three ladies for marriage with Vichithra Veeriyan.

But Amba told Bhishmar that she wanted to marry Salvan, the king of Sowbala as she loved him. So, Bhishmar left her. But Salvan did not like to marry her as she was kidnapped by

Bhishmar in the presence of many kings gathered there.

Ambika and Ambalika were married to Vichithra Veeriyan.

As Salvan refused to marry Amba, she asked Bhishmar to marry her. But Bhishmar refused to marry her. She got angry with Bhishmar and wanted to take revenge on him.

She did Thavas standing only on one toe for 12 years for a Boon from God Arumugam on the bank of the river called Bakootha in Himalayas. Pleased by her devotion, the God Arumugam gave her a garland made of lotus and told her that who wore that garland would be the killer of Bhishmar. She went to many kings asking them to wear that garland and kill

Bhishmar. She also told that she would marry him. But no one could dare to wear it.

She went to a country called Panchalam and met the king Dhurupathan, she asked him to wear that garland and kill Bhishmar. But the king denied it. Then she hanged the garland at the

entrance of the gate and left the country.

She approached Parasuramar and narrated the story. Parasuramar asked Bhishmar to marry her.

But he refused to marry her. There was a heavy fight between the two. No one could conquer

over another. So the fight was left abruptly. Parasuramar accepted his defeat and went away.

Amba did Thavam towards God Siva and Siva told her that she could not achieve her wish during that life time. She could have it achieved in the next birth. She set fire to herself and died.

After that she was born to Dhurupathan. She was named Sikandi. One day when she was a young girl, she wore that lotus garland hanging in the entrance of the palace. Dhurupathan saw

her wearing that garland and feared from the bad consequences that going to occur. He sent her

to the forest. After that she served Maharishi called Isheegar. Pleased by her service, the Maharishi asked her to go to Gangothri and meet a Kandarvarajan called Dumburu who would come there at the time of a festival called Vibajanam and also asked her to serve him.

Many kandharvas attended that festival. One of the kandharvas asked her, Sikandi, to give her

feminine gender and take masculine gender. Sikandi agreed to that proposal. She became a man

called Sikandi. Sikandi went to Dhurupathan and lived with her father.

Sikandi was the reason for the death of Bhishmar in Kurushekthra war.

Ambalika and Ambika lived with their husband, Vichithra Veeriyan for 7 years. Vichithra

Veeriyan died on account of illness. They had no issues. Their mother-in-law, Sathyavathi

wanted them to have heirs through Bhishmar. But he refused to do so. Then she thought of an

idea that her daughter-in-laws should have children through her first son, Maharishi Vedhavyasar born through a maharishi called Parasarar. Parasarar told her that she was not belonging to Fisherman kulam. He told her also that there was a king called Vasu. A fish swallowed his semen and became pregnant. One day a fisherman took it home and brought up

the child born to that fish. So it was Sathyavathi.

Sathyavathi told them the above facts and also told them that they could have children through

her first son, Vedhavyasar.

Bhishmar also agreed to that proposal. Sathyavathi asked Vyasar to have sons with their

daughters-in-law Ambalika and Ambika. He accepted to fulfill his mothers wish. Ambika had a blind son called Thiruthirashtiran, Ambalika had a white coloured son called Pandu. Having seen such children Sathyavathi wanted another child through them. But the daughters-in-law sent

their servant woman to Vedhavyasar. The servant woman had a normal child called Vidhurar. Since he did not belong to Rajavamsam, he could not become a king. So he became a minister.

As Thiruthirashtiran was a blind man, he could not become a king. So Pandu became the king

and ruled the country under the guidance of the eldest brother of his father, i.e. Bhishmar.

Bhishmar wanted Thiruthirashtiran and Pandu to get married.

So he arranged a marriage for Thiruthirashtiran with Kanthari, daughter of Subalan, the king of Kanthara (Now, Kanthakar). After the marriage with Thiruthirashtiran, Kanthari tied a cloth over her eyes with an intention that she should not see anything when her husband was a blind

man.

Pandu got married with Kundhi daughter of the king Kundhibojan.

A king from Yathu kulam was called Sooran. Sooran was the father of Vasudevar and grand father of Lord Krishna.

Since Kundhibojan, son of Soorans fathers sister had no issue, Sooran gave his first child called Prudhai to him for adoption. Kundhibojan named her Kundhi and brought up her.

Once, Kundhi served Dhurvasar Rishi when he was in their palace. Being happy with the services of Kundhi, he gave her a boon that whenever she prays to a particular God (Devada) she will have a child through that God.

She prayed to God Surya (Sun God), she had a male child with Kavacha Kundalam. (He was called Karnan in later days) Being a spinster, she did not want to take the child with her. So, she placed the child in a beautiful box along with some precious stones and a silk cloth. She left

the box in a river.

The child was found by Athirathan, sarathy of a chariot. He gave the child to his wife called Radhai. So Karnan was also called Radheyan. After some days, Pandu was married to Mathri, sister of Sallian, king of the country called Mathra.

Vidhurar was married to the daughter of the king, Devagan.

Pandu could not have children because of a curse of a rishi. So he wanted sons through his wife

Kundhi who could have children with the blessings of Gods as per the boon got form Dhurvasar Rishi.

Their first child got with the blessings of God Yama Dharma was Yudhistirar also called Dharmar. Their second child got with the blessings of God Vayu was Bheeman.* Their third child got with the blessings of God Devendran was Arjunan. So, Kundhi had four children including Karnan.

Kundhi taught Mathri The Manthras to have children with the favour of Gods. Mathri prayed Aswini Devas and had two children namely Nakulan and Sahadevan.

The Pandavas, the five sons got training from Sugan in handling weapons during the fight. Uthistirar became well versed in handling spikes, spears. Beeman was good in handling

Kadhayutham. Arjunan learnt much in handling bows and arrows and became a famous archer. Nagulan and Sahadevan were very good in handling swords and shields.

Pandu, while hunting in the forest killed a male deer when the deer was with its mate in a happy

mood. The male deer told Pandu that he was the son of a Rishi. As he was killed while he was in

a happy mood with the female deer, the deer gave a curse to Pandu- When he would approach his wife or wives with the intention of Kamam and to produce sons / daughters, he would die. So he had sons through Devas.

Kanthari had 100 sons and a daughter called Thuchchalai (also called Dusyala). The daughter was married to a King called Sayathrathan. A Vysyakula woman was serving Kanthari. Thiruthirashtiran had a son called Yuyuthsu through that servant woman. So Thiruthirashtiran had 101 male children and 1 female child totalling 102 children.

Pandu felt sad as he could not have pleasure with his wives because of the curse of the son of a

Rishi (in disguise of a male deer). He fell ill. One day when Pandu and Mathri were in privacy in

a forest, Pandu had pleasure with his wife as he could not control himself. Immediately he died.

When cremation was done for the body of Pandu, Mathri entered the flame and killed herself.

Kundhi took care of 5 sons (Pandavas).

One day, Pandavas, Dhuryothanan and his brothers were showing their skills in the use of bows

and arrows in a public function arranged by the king Thiruthirashtiran. People gathered there

were astonished to see the skill of Arjunan.

At that time Karnan came with his bows and arrows to participate in the competition. He

challenged with Arjunan for a dual fight. But Krupar (Achariar/Guru) objected to it and also told

that Karnan did not belong to Rajakulam; so he could not fight with Arjunan. Dhuryothanan made his friend, Karnan, the king of ANGA one of their countries, with the permission of Bhishmar and Thiruthirashtiran. But due to Sun Set, the fight could not happen. From that time

onwards, Karnan became the closest friend of Dhuryothanan.

Dhronar was once ill treated by Dhrupathan, the king of Panchlam. So, Dhronar wanted to take revenge on him through his disciples, both Pandavas and Gauravas. Dhronar asked them to

go to Panchalam and defeat the king and also had to bring him.

First, Dhuryothanan and his brothers along with their army went to Panchalam and fought with

Dhurupathan. But they could not defeat him; so they returned. Then the Pandavas had an hectic

fight with Dhurupathan and his army. They were able to win the battle. They brought the king

Dhurupathan before Dhronar. Dhronar was very happy. He pardoned the king and also gave back

half of his country to Dhurupathan.

The humiliated king of Panchalam wanted to take revenge on Dhronar. So he approached a

Munivar called Yajar to do yaham and there by he should get a son to kill Dhronar. Yajar did the YAHAM and a warrior came out of that Homam with weapons. Anonymous voice came from the sky telling that he would be the disciple of Dhronar and he would kill

Dhronar. He was named Thrustaththuiman. In the second homam Drowpathy came out. She was black and beautiful. She was also named Krishnai and Panchali.

Thiruthirastiran wanted Yuthistirar to be coronated as Yuvaraja. Beeman, Arjunan, Nakulan and Sahadevan were well versed in their individual skills and they were very much honoured by

all kinds of people.

So, Dhuryothanan feared that only Yuthistirar would become the king after Thiruthirastiran and

Yuthistirars heirs would become subsequent kings. Hence he and his heirs would not get any chance of becoming king. So, he asked his father to do something that the Pandavas should go to

the forest and he should become the king.

Thiruthirastiran moved by his sons words, consulted a Brahmin called Kanikan who was the minister of Sakuni; maternal uncle of Dhuryothanan. He told that Pandavas should be sent out of

Hasthinapuram and steps should be taken to kill them. Then, there would be no one other than

Dhuryothanan to become the king.

So, Dhuryothanan and his brothers collectively decided to send the Pandavas to a city called

Vaaranavadham. So, they and others spread the news that Vaaranavadham was a very beautiful city and there was going to be a festival in which Pandavas along with their friends,

relatives and army could enjoy their lives. Thiruthirastiran also advised Pandavas to go there and

enjoy the festival.

Without knowing the hidden secret, Pandavas with their followers left Hasthinapuram for

Vaaranavadham. Dhuryothanan asked Purosanan to make arrangements to build a palace made of wax (which could be easily burnt) wherein Pandavas with Kundhi should stay. He also told

that during the midnight, when Pandavas were asleep, the palace should be set fire and no one

could survive; people should also think that it was only an accident.

Knowing the cunning ideas of Gauravas, Vidhurar made a statement to Yuthistirar in such a way

that he (Dharma) only could understand it.

Vidhurar told one who was aware of things happening around him and with sharp intelligence should know how a rat could escape when its holes were caught fire and he should be always

careful about what was happening around him.

Dharma understood the statement that something was going to happen to endanger their lives.

So, they were alert during the midnight when they were staying in the wax house. When it was

set fire, they escaped through a tunnel dug by Kanakan sent by Vidhurar. They stayed under a banyan tree. At that time an Arakkan called Idimban and his sister called Idimbi came there and

wanted to eat the Pandavas. But Idimbi was pleased by the appearance of Beeman. She became a

beautiful lady and asked Beeman to marry her and also told him that she would save them from

her brother, Idimban. But Beeman denied her request and fought with Idimban and killed him.

Kundhi was very much pleased by the appearance and modesty of the girl Idimbi. She asked

Beeman to marry her. They got married and had a son called Kadothkajan. Idimbi was also called Kamala Palikai. Idimbi and her son left Pandavas and Kundhi and promised to help them whenever they were called.

The Pandavas stayed in a Brahmins house. Brahmin and his family were very poor. But they shared whatever food they got with the Pandavas. One day an asuran called Bagan also called

Bagasuran, wanted to eat one of the members of Brahmins family. Brahmin and his wife could not control their feelings. They began to cry and said I will go, no I will go, no no I will go. So they wanted to save each other.

Hearing their grief and knowing the reason Kundhi sent Beeman to Bagasuran to kill him. He

saved not only that particular Brahmins family but also the entire people of the country called EKACHAKRA whose king was unable to save them from the Arakkan.

When they lived in the Brahmins house, one day a Brahmin came and lived with them. He asked them to go to Panchalam as the country was very fertile. There would be no problem for

food. He also told that if they went there disguising themselves as Brahmins, they would be

respected and honoured by Dhurupathan, King of Panchalam; he also told that the was going to

arrange for a Suyamvaram for his daughter Panchali also called Drowpathy.

They went to Panchalam and stayed at a house belonging to a potter. Leaving their mother

Kundhi in the potters house, they reached the Palace of Dhurupathan. Dhuryothanan, Dhurvishakan, Dhurmukan, Karnan, Sakuni, Aswathaman and others came there. But they were

not able to identify the Pandavas as they were disguised as Brahmins. In that place Sri Krishnan

and BalaRaman were also there. They identified the Pandavas. Thrustathyuman brother of

Panchali announced that a person who belonged to a good Kulam, having strength and being

handsome and who could shoot the target with 5 arrows going through 5 gaps, while a wheel was

rotating, would marry his sister Krishnai.

Many kings like Jarasandan, Sallian, Dhuryothanan and Karnan could not shoot at the target. But

Arjunan came from the midst of the Brahmins and shot at the target with 5 arrows at a time.

Since he won the competition, Panchali was married to Arjunan. Gouravas got angry with

Dhurupathan for getting her daughter married to a Brahmin. So they fought with him. Pandavas

gave their support to Dhurupathan and drove away the enemies. After marriage Pandavas went to

the Potters house with Panchali. The door was locked inside. They told Kundhi from outside, mother, today we have brought a beautiful fruit, immediately without opening the door and without knowing what the fruit was, Kundhi asked her sons to share the same among themselves.

So she became the wife of Pandavas.

Advised by Dhronar, Bhishmar and Vidhurar, Thiruthirastiran asked Vidhurar to make

arrangements for bringing Pandavas, Kundhi, Drowpathy and Sri Krishnan to Hasthinapuram.

Vidhurar went to Panchalam and met the king, Dhurupathan. The king gave him a warm

welcome. Vidhurar gave precious stones and jewels to the king. He requested the king to send

Pandavas and Panchali along with him to Hasthinapuram. The king acceded to his request to

send them. So Pandavas, Kundhi, Drowpathy and Lord Krishna accompanied Vidhurar to

Hasthinapuram.

They were given a warm welcome by Thiruthirastiran, Dhuryothanan and his brothers along with

their respective wives. Then the king, Thiruthirastiran asked Dharma to go to Kandavaprastham

along with his brothers, wife and mother and rule half of the country given to them as share.

Yuthistirar consulted Lord Krishna and agreed to that. Dharma was coronated as the king of the

divided country. As per the advice of Lord Krishna, Viswakarma sent by Devendiran, built a

beautiful city called Indira Prastham. He also constructed a beautiful palace like Kuberans palace. Pandavas lived in that palace and ruled the country. People were very happy.

The Pandavas had an agreement among themselves that Drowpathy should live with everyone in

his house for a period of 1 year, and no other person should go into the room where the particular

person was alone with Drowpathy in privacy.

One day a Brahmin came to Kandava Prastha Palace and cried that thieves had stolen his cows.

Hearing his cry, Arjunan consoled him and told him that he would get back his cows and let him

not worry about it.

He had his weapons like bow and arrows in a room where Dharma and Drowpathy were in

privacy. So, he could not enter the room. But he had promised the Brahmin that he would get

back his cows. Hence, he found no other way other than to enter the room and get his weapons.

He covered his face with a towel and entered the room; and brought the weapons. As he covered

his face, he did not see anything. But as per agreement, as he entered the room where Dharma

and Drowpathy were in privacy, he decided to go to forest and spend 12 months.

He caught the thieves and got back the cows to the Brahmin.

After completion of 12 months, he went to Dwaraka and met Sri Krishnan. He met a girl called

Subathirai; she was the daughter of VASUDEVAR and sister of Sri Krishnan and Balaraman. Arjunan got married Subathirai with the blessings of Indiran, Vasudevar and Vasuki, Balaraman,

Sri Krishnan and other devas.

Arjunan went to Indira Prastham with Subathirai in a chariot. Subathirai was the sarathy. All the

people gave them a warm welcome.

As per Arjunas advice Subathirai met Drowpathy disguised as a yadhava woman dressed in a simple way. Without knowing the fact that, Subathirai was the wife of Arjunan, Drowpathy

wished her that she would lead a happy wedded life with her husband and also beget a son.

Without knowing, Drowpathy wished her that she would lead a happy wedded life; so, she had to

accept her as the second wife of Arjunan.

A beautiful mandapam, studded with precious stones, gold, and valuable shining metals, was

constructed by Mayan, Devaloga sculptor, with the help of thousands of Kingaras. The Mandapam contained many floors, balconies, water pools, with different types of stones and tiles

with different shapes. Beautiful flowers and fishes of different varieties were also there.

It was in such a way that it would be difficult to judge whether it was a pool or an ordinary floor.

The floors of the hall were in such a way that they were shining to look like a pool.

Naradar told Dharma that his father Pandu asked him to advise Dharma to do Rajasuya yaham so that, he (Pandu) could live in Swargam with all comfort and luxuries equal to Indiran. Hence, Dharma wanted to do Rajasuya yaham to fulfill his fathers wish.

Dharma told Sri Krishnan that he wanted to do Rajasuya yaham and requested Sri Krishnan to advise him the ways and means of completing the yaham.

Sri Krishnan told that one king called Jarasandhan would not allow him to complete the yaham. Hence, he should be killed.

Prukathrathan was the king of Mahada Nadu. He had no child. So, he prayed Munivar Kousikan to wish him a son. Munivar gave him a fruit and asked him to give the same to his wives (daughters of the king of Kasi). He gave it to his wives. His wives begot two separate

bodies having each one eye, one ear, one hand and one leg, as if a child cut into two parts.

Being afraid of the shape of the children, the wives gave them to their servants to be thrown into

a forest. The servants did the same. At that time a demon called Jarai came and saw the children. She joined the two bodies together. Immediately they became one child with powerful

strength like Vajrayutham.

The child was called Jarachandan. Jarai gave the child to the king Prukathrathan and told him that no one could win the child.

Kamsan, Krishanas uncle, had married the two daughters of Jarachandan. Kamsan was killed by Sri Krishnan. Jarachandan gave much trouble to yathava kulam. Kannan could not kill him as Jarachandan had a boon from Brahma Devar that no one from Yathava kulam could kill him. So, Kannan could not kill him. He wanted him to be killed by Beeman

Lord Krishna told that he could be killed only by the way of wrestling and Beeman could do that with the help of himself and Arjunan.

There was a heavy fight between them. Whenever Beeman tore Jarachandan into 2 pieces, they

became one and came alive. So, finally Sri Krishnan took a grass and cut it and put them upside

down. Having seen that, Beeman cut Jarachandan into 2 pieces and threw them upside down so

that they could not join together and become a man. So Jarachandan was killed.

Hence there was no hindrance to perform Rajasuya yaham. Sri Krishnan told that before doing Rajasuya yaham Yuthistirar or his people should go to many countries and collect the valuables from the kings. If they did not give, they should be conquered. So, the brothers of

Dharmar went to many countries and collected valuable contributions by way of jewels and

diamonds.

Such a way, Kadothkajan, son of Beeman, as per the advice of Sri Krishnan, went to Sri Lanka.

Vibishnanan, the king of Sri Lanka, knew that only as per the advice of Sri Krishnan, Dharma

was collecting contributions for the yaham. So, he gave gold, precious stones, jewels, golden

lotus, beautiful garments, golden cot, etc.

Thus Thick Vijayam was completed. The yaham was performed and many kings of various countries were invited. Sisubalan was one of the invitees.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF SISUBALAN:

Sisubalan was the son of the king of Sethi. By birth, he had 3 eyes, 4 hands and ugly face. The king was very much worried. He heard a voice from the sky that his son would become an

ordinary man when he was placed on the lap of a particular person and also added that his son

would be killed by the same person on later days.

So, when the child was placed on the lap of Sri Krishnan, his extra eyes and hands disappeared.

So, it was certain that God Sri Krishnan would kill Sisubalan. Sisubalans mother requested Sri Krishnan not to kill her son. But Sri Krishnan told her that he would forgive his 100 crimes on

account of his misbehaviour including his intention to kill Sri Krishnan. If he did 101th

crime he

would be killed.

When Pandavas at the advice of Bhishmar gave a special repute and welcome to Sri Krishnan,

Sisubalan got angry and told that when kings like him were there, how they could give special

honour to Sri Krishnan. He abused Sri Krishnan in such a way that no one other than Sri

Krishnan could tolerate him. But Sri Krishnan waited for 101th

crime

and killed him.

After that, yaham was completed with the blessings of Sri Krishnan and other devas.

Dhuryothanan and his brothers were also invited for the function. They admired the beauty of the

palace.

Dhuryothanan along with his brothers walked in and around the palace. He lifted his dress

thinking that there was water stagnant on the floor but actually there was no water. He walked

over a floor thinking that there was no water but there was water and he was fully drenched. So,

he could not guess whether there was water or not. He was staggering, sometimes he fell.

Seeing this Pandavas, Drowpathy and also their servants laughed at him.

He was very much ashamed. He told his uncle, Sakuni, that they should construct a palace more

beautiful than that one; and Pandavas with Drowpathy should be invited for the Grahapravesam.

He also added that they should be insulted on that occasion.

So, similar palace was constructed and Pandavas were invited for the function.

Dhuryothanan wanted to utilise that occasion to seize all the properties of Pandavas and drive

them to the forest and also Panchali should be humiliated to the maximum extent.

Sakuni made a plan that Dharma should be invited for gambling, playing with dice and he should

be made to wage his properties including his brothers and Panchali.

Without knowing their cunning intention, Yuthistirar accepted the challenge. Sakuni a talented

person in rolling dice was made to roll the dice on their behalf.

Yuthistirar failed every time. He lost his properties, servants, soldiers, his brothers and also

Panchali. Dhuryothanan asked his brother Dutchathanan to drag her to the place where they were

assembled. Panchali had only one clothe around her body as she had mensus period. She was

brought to the middle of the hall and Dutchathanan began to remove her sari. She prayed Sri

Krishnan to save her. Sri Krishnan made the sari to grow faster than it was pulled by the cruel

Dutchathan. The pulled out sari was piled up like a hill. The wicked man could not continue it as

he was so tired that he could not even stand.

After that, Panchali prayed Bhishmar, Dhronar and other elders for justice. No one could answer

her. She asked her husband why they kept mum and stayed effectless when the cruelty was done

to her.

She took a vow unless Dutchathanan was killed and blood was applied to her hair, she would not comb her hair. Beeman also took a vow that he would break the thigh of Dhuryothanan who tapped it showing his happiness over the indecent behaviour of his brother, Dhtuchanan. All

Pandavas took vows to kill them in the war.

Thiruthirastiran felt very sorry for such a cruel and shameful behaviour of his sons. The king in

order to do justice to Panchali, asked her to get 3 varams (wishes) from him.

She asked that her husband Dharmar should be relieved from slavery, secondly the rest of the

Pandavas should also be relieved. She told that she did not want to ask the 3rd

wish.

The Pandavas were left free with their kingdom and other properties waged in the gambling.

They returned to their country.

After that Dhuryothanan told his father that he was afraid of Arjunan and Beeman; so they

should be deprived of their property and be sent to the forest for 12 years and 1 more year they

should live without identifying themselves to anyone. If they were identified by anyone, they

should go again and spend 12 years in forest.

So, misguided by his son, Thiruthirastiran invited Dharma for gambling. Yuthistirar agreed for

the stake that if he failed he and his brothers should go to the forest and live there for 12 years

and on 13th

year they should live Agnanavasam i.e. they should live without identifying themselves to anyone. If they were identified they should live in the forest for 12 more years.

Alas! Dharmar again failed; so they had to go to forest and live 12 years. They went to the forest

with Panchali leaving their mother, Kundhi in the Palace.

Thiruthirastiran asked Vidhurar how Pandavas felt while leaving the city. Vidhurar said, when

the Pandavas were marching to the forest, Dharmar closed his face, Beeman stretched his hands,

Arjunan threw sand and mud on all sides, Sahadevan painted his face and Nagulan applied mud

on his face.

They did so to control their anger and grief. People were watching the scene; they were crying

and cursing Dhuryothanan, his brothers, and their father too for their cruel action. They also said

to one another that it was the evil indication that entire vamsam of Gauravas would Perish.

At that time Naradhar Maharishi came there and told them that all Gouravas would die in the war

because of their evil action.

When Pandavas went to the forest, the Brahmins also accompanied them. Dharmar told them that

he and his brothers had nothing to offer them either food or anything; they themselves were

eating available fruits and vegetables. So he asked them to leave them. But they were adamant

that they would not leave them in that condition. They also told that they would take care of

themselves and pray god for Pandavas.

On hearing that Dharmar could not control his feeling, he sat down and felt his inability to offer

them anything.

At that time a Brahmin named Sownakar told Dharmar that he was a great man having good qualities and no grief should affect him; he would also succeed at the end.

Dhowmiar, Pandavas prohithar, who accompanied them to the forest asked Dharmar to pray God Surya to relieve them from darkness and show them light. Accordingly Dharmar did the

prayer.

God Surya gave a vessel and told that they would have enough food every day for 14 years.

Yuthistirar gave the bowl (Achchaya Pathiram) to Panchali to prepare food for all.

Panchali had enough food to serve all the people present there. At last, she would have the food.

After satisfying all the people including herself there would be no food. So, Panchali used to

wash the bowl and keep it for the next day.

To kill Gauravas Arjunan wanted to have powerful weapons from Indiran and other devas. As

per Indirans advice Arjunan observed Thavam standing on a single toe and keeping his hands clutched together over his head for months together, without food or water. His skin dried and he

became weak. Seeing that, Maharishis complained to God Siva that they were afraid of that person, who was doing such a horrible Thavam.

God Shiva went to that place disguising himself as a hunter. He saw an asuran called Muhasuran

son of thithi disguised himself as a pig and was ready to kill Arjunan. Arjunan also felt it. So, he

shot an arrow. Simultaneously God Siva shot the pig with his arrow. So there were 2 arrows on

the body of the pig. Arjunan told that he only sot the pig first, but the hunter told that he shot the

pig at first; so it belonged to him. They started fighting each other.

Finally Arjunan came to know that the hunter was God Siva. He prayed to him to give him a

powerful weapon. God Siva gave him an Asthram called Pasupatham also called Brahmasiras.

Siva asked Arjunan to use the weapon very cautiously as no one could bear the injury caused by

the weapon. The weapon once shot will return back to him. Siva asked Arjunan to go to

Devalokam and meet Indiran.

Arjunan went to Devalokam and saw a white elephant with 4 tusks called Iravatham. He met Indiran. Indiran kept him on his lap and kissed him on his forehead (as Arjunan was the son of

Indiran). He spent 5 years joyfully. Indiran asked Arjunan to have Chitrasenan as his friend and learn dance from him.

Oorvasi devaloka dancer saw Arjunan and wanted to have him. But Arjunan denied her request.

Oorvasi got angry and cursed him that he would become EUNUCH (i.e. a person neither male nor female).

Indiran told Arjunan not to worry about it; he could utilise the curse when he was in

Agnanavasam. After that he would be alright. He was in Indiralokam for many months.

Everybody including Panchali felt his absence. Hence Yuthistirar and others did not like to

continue to live in Kamayaha Vanam in the absence of Arjunan. Pandavas except Arjunan following Lomasa munivar went to the south for pilgrimage and had bath in holy rivers. They took bath in Gothavari and Gomathi rivers. Then they went to Kailash.

They had Dharsan of Ahaya Gangai. They had bath in Bahirathi. In the forest there were lakes with beautiful flowers.

A lotus fell before Drowpathy from the north. She took the flower. It had 1000 petals with sweet

smell. Panchali wanted to have some more flowers. She asked Beeman to bring them. Beeman

went to the north following the wind. He went to the farthest places in search of the flowers. He

crossed many thick forests and hills. At one place Sri Hanuman was sleeping. He heard the noise

made by Beeman while crossing that place. Anjaneya knew that he was his brother, Beeman ,

and if he had to continue his journey he had to meet many troubles. So, he wanted him to divert

the direction of his path.

Hence, he made a thunder noise with his tail. Beeman heard that noise and came towards that

place. He saw a vanaram lying on the way. Hanuman asked Beeman why he should disturb him

while he was asleep. Beeman asked him to give way to go. But Hanuman asked him not to

continue his journey in that particular path and he had to meet many hardships if he had to go in

that way and so he should return and go in other way. But Beeman insisted to go only in that

way. Hanuman asked him to cross over him if he wanted to go. But Beeman told him that it was

not fair to cross a person as per Dharma. Hanuman asked him to lift his tail and go if he could.

Beeman tried to lift his tail in vain. Hanuman told him that he was the son of Vayu. He showed

him his Viswaroopam. Hanuman told that he was his brother. He also added that he would be in

the flag of Arjunans chariot during the war and destroy the enemies.

Then Beeman proceeded his journey to Sowkanthivanam belonging to Kuberan guarded by many demons. Beeman saw a beautiful stream with sweet water. It was surrounded by

Sowkanthi flower plants with beautiful flowers. Seeing Beeman the demons asked him who he was and why he came there. Beeman told him that he came there to take some sowkanthivanam

flowers for Panchali. The demons did not allow him to pluck the flowers. Beeman fought with

them and killed many demons. Then he took the flowers. The demons went to kuberan and

narrated the incident. Kuberan told them that he knew Beeman was taking flowers for

Drowpathy; and there was nothing to worry.

While Pandavas were living in Narayana Ashram at Badhri along with Brahmins, Jadasuran a rakshasha was also with them disguising himself as a Brahmin. His motive was to steal

Pandavas arrows, bows, and other weapons along with Drowpathy. When Beeman and Kadothkajan were not in the Ashram, Jadasuran became to his real shape of

big demon and took all the weapons along with Panchali, Dharmar, Nagulan and Sagadevan.

Dharmar advised him to release them as his deeds were against Dharma. But he did not leave

them. Hence Dharmar increased his body weight to such a level that the Arakan could not walk

fast. Meanwhile Beeman came and killed Jadasuran and saved his brothers and Panchali.

Pandavas lived in Kamyaga Forest for 6 years and in Kanthamadana Forest for 4 years. So, they completed 10 years in the forest. They had to spend 2 more years in the forest. Beeman told

Yuthistirar that they were in the 11th

year and would soon complete 12th

year; and they had to

complete Agnana Vasam. After that they would fight with Dhuryothanan and others and get back their regime. Dharmar also agreed to his words. They lived in Visaka Boopam near Yamuna river.

One day Beeman went into the forest for hunting. He hunted many wild animals. At that time, he

saw a very big python which used to live in a place called giridurkkam. It was very big, and had long teeth and cave like mouth.

That snake caught Beeman. Beeman could not bear the pain. He asked the snake why it caught

him. The snake answered him that it was very hungry and had to eat him. Beeman asked the

snake how it could get so much strength, and also asked it if it got the strength from God or by

practice. The snake told that it was one of his (Beemans) ancestors called Nagushan belonging to Chandra vamsam. His fathers name was Ayu. Nagushan used to travel in a Palanquin carried by Brahmins and rishis. On day he asked the Brahmins to go faster Sarpa sarpa. Agasthiar Rishi, one of the carriers of the palanquin got angry and cursed that since he asked them to go fast(sarpa- also means snake) he should become a snake and the Rishi gave him

a sabavimochanam that when a person could answer some questions put forth by the snake, he would become Nagushan.

So, Nagushan asked the following questions to Yuthistirar who came there for the rescue of his

brother, Beeman.

1. Who was Brahmin?

Dharmar told that one who had good behaviour, was helping others, speaking only truth

and knowing 4 vedas etc.

2. Some facts about the four castes

4 castes: Kshathryas, vysyas, Brahmins and Suthras

Dharmar told the duties of the 4 castes and he answered the questions of the serpant.

Now Dharmar asked some questions to be answered by the snake. Who would get a better place than the one who knew vedas The snake answered one who followed Ahimsa, the truth and move with people friendly and had helping nature would get a better place than the other one.

Yuthistirar asked another question which is better between truth and Alms (Sathyam and dhanam) The snake replied sometimes truth is better than giving Alms and sometimes giving Alms is better than truth

The snake answered all the questions of Dharmar. Then the snake became Nagushan because of

Sabavimochanam.

Pandavas shifted their residence to Kamyavanam. At that time Arjunan returned from Indira

Lokam after obtaining powerful weapons like Kandeepam, Vajrayutham etc. from different

Gods.

One day a Brahmin came from Pandavas to Thiruthirastiran. He told the king that Pandavas were

suffering in the forest being affected by rain, cold, summer etc. and they became thin and weak.

On hearing that, the king was moved very much but he could not do anything against his sons.

Knowing that Pandavas suffered very much in the forest, Karnan and Sakuni went to

Dhuryothanan and told him that it was the time to ridicule the Pandavas by giving surprise visit

with their wives dressed with costly dresses and precious jewels and also with Army.

Dhuryothanan also accepted the proposal.

Karnan and Sakuni told the king Thiruthirastiran, that good number of cows had come to

Kamyahavanam and they had to take them; Dhuryothanan had to go for hunting as a Prince. So, they asked the king to give his permission to go over and hunt.

After getting kings permission, Karnan, Sakuni, Dhuryothanan, his brothers, their wives went there along with a big army,of elephants and horses to show their prosperity.

Dhuryothanan and others stayed in a place 2 miles away from Kamyaha vanam with comfortable housing facilities. They collected the cows. They enjoyed dancing, singing and

hunting wild animals.

Dharmar along with his brothers and Panchali was doing yaham on the bank of the pool called

Dwaitham.

Dhuryothanan and others went there and asked their servants to construct tents.

A Kantharva king belonging to the territorial area of Kuberan came and was bathing along with

beautiful girls called Apsaras. The securities guarding the pool asked Dhuryothanan and others to

vacate that place immediately. But Karnan picked up quarrel with the guards. Dhuryothanan

having heard the incident started fighting with them.

Kandarvas chieftain, Chitrasenan, came and captured Dhuryothanan , Dhutchchathan, Vivimsathi, and others. He also tied their hands behind and began to take them to their place.

Having seen that the left out people of Dhuryothanan went to Dharmar and begged him to save

Dhuryothanan and others.

Dharmar wanted to save them but Beeman and Arjunan said that they had cheated them and

given much trouble to them. But Dharmar told them that they were their kith and kins, and it was

their duty to save them.

In the meantime Dhuryothanan cried loudly and begged Pandavas to save him. Yuthistirar asked

Arjunan to save him. Arjunan went to Cithrasenan and asked him to release Dhuryothanan and

others. But he refused. So, there was a battle between the two sides. At one point, Chitrasenan

recognized Arjunan as a friend and apologized. Arjunan also recognized him. Then they stopped

fighting. Dhuryothanan and others were released. Dharmar asked Dhuryothanan not to do such

things thereafter. Dhuryothanan being ashamed of the incident returned to his country.

Badly advised by wicked Dhuryothanan, Dhurvasar Rishi went to the forest to see Pandavas.

Pandavas had finished their lunch with the help of Achchaya pathiram which could give

whatever food they wanted to eat; but it would give only once a day.

When Dhurvasar came to their hut, lunch was finished and nothing was there to offer. So,

Drowpathy was upset and prayed Sri Krishnan to save her from the rishi who used to be very

angry and curse people.

Sri Krishnan came and asked Panchali to bring the vessel. He saw a little bit of rice left out in the

vessel. Sri Krishnan swallowed the bit of rice telling that rishi and his followers should be

satisfied and feel stomach full.

Dhurvasar rishi and his followers felt that their stomachs were full and could not eat at the

Pandavas house. They wanted to escape from the anger of Pandavas and Panchali, so they ran away.

Pandavas completed 13 years in Dwaitha vanam. They had to spend 1 more year without being

known to others. That was called Agnanatha vasam i.e. they should not be recognized as

Pandavas.

So, they went to Virada country to spend that year. The king of Viradam was very honest,

pious,helping others in distress and also living as per Dharma. So Yuthistirar told his brothers

that they had to spend the last 1 year in Virada country in disguised manner as following:

Dharmar named as Kangan would serve in the assembly of the king telling that he was the best

friend of Dharmar.

Beeman would serve as chef naming himself as Vallaban. He should introduce himself as the

personal servant of Dharmar.

Arjunan would disguise himself as a lady wearing bangles, earrings, necklace, saree, etc. in the

name of Prukannalai and he (she) would teach dance to the ladies in the Andhapuram of the

Queen. He should introduce himself as the companion of Drowpathy.

Nagulan could take care of horses in the stable in the name of Thamakrantha. He should

introduce himself as the caretaker of horses in the stable of Yuthistirar.

Sahadevan should take care of cows in the name of Dhantharipalan.

Panchali would serve as a servant to the Queen Sudhetinai in the name of Sairanthari introducing herself as a servant of Drowpathy.

Yuthistirar went to the palace of the king of Viradam. He entered the assembly hall of the king.

He carried dice made of gold and Diamonds. He introduced himself as one named Kangan, the friend of Yuthistirar; he belonged to Vyagrbatha kothram and he had no one to support him. He added that since, Yuthistirar was defeated in the game of gambling i.e. by rolling dice, he left

the country with his brothers; so he also left the country and came there in search of a job and he

would spend 1 year there. The king was very much pleased by his appearance and words. So, he

asked him to stay in the country.

Then, Beeman came to the assembly hall and met the king. He introduced himself as Vallaban. He told that he wanted to be the chef and cook very delicious food to the taste of the king and

also added that he would do wrestling with the wrestlers if the king allowed. The king was very

much pleased and Beeman was appointed as the chef.

Then Arjunan came to the palace dressed himself as a lady. He looked like an EUNUCH. He

introduced himself as Prukannalai. He told the king that he would dance well and he could teach dance to the ladies in the Andapuram and also to his daughter, the princes called Utharai.

Nagulan came and met the king. He introduced himself Thaamakranthi. He told the king that he knew about horses i.e. their angalakchanam, breed, qualities etc. and he could also take care

of horses. The king allowed him to take care of the horses in the stable.

Sahadevan came and introduced himself to the king as Dhandharipalan and he could take care of cows. The king allowed him to do so.

Next, Drowpathy came. She was brought to the queen called Suthatinai. Drowpathy told her that she had served and worked for Drowpathy and Sathyabama and she would make beautiful

garlands and necklaces made of pearls and dress her hair. Queen was very much pleased and she

was appointed as her servant.

Pandavas spent nearly 10 months in Viradam and they had to spend rest of the days to complete

Agnana vasam.

One day Keechakan brother-in-law of the king came to Panchali and tried to misbehave with her.

Having come to know of that Beeman asked Drowpathy to call Keechakan to a particular place

where he could kill him.

Keechakan came to that place to meet Drowpathy. Beeman came there and killed him and his

brother also.

Pandavas completed the 12th

year (Agnana vasam). One day Susarma, Senathipathy of Dhuryothanan told him that Keechakan was killed. Since the king of Viradan lost his powerful

brother-in-law Keechakan they could attackViradam and bring the country under their control.

Dhuryothanan accepted his suggestion. They went to Viradam and captured many cows.

Sathaneegan, Mathiratchasan and Suryathaththan, brother-in-laws of Viradan also got ready to

fight against Gouravas.

Yuthistirar told the king that he, Vallaban, Thamakranth and Dhantharipalan could fight along

with the king against Thirikarthas who attacked the country Machcha and abducted the cows of

gopalargal(yadhavas). Since, Yadhavas could not face Thirikarthas, they sought the help of king

Virada. The king accepted the suggestion. Pandavas fought against the Thirikathas. In the battle

Viradan was defeated by Susarma and he was captured by Susarma. Beeman fought with

Susarma and captured him. Beeman released Viradan and the cows. Susama went to the king and

apologized for his action and also requested him to forgive him and release him alive. He was

allowed to go.

In the meantime, Dhuryothanan, Bhismar, Dhronar, Krupar, Karnan, Aswaththama,

Dhuchchathan and others attacked the countryMachcha and brought thousands of cows under their control.

So, the king of Viradam and the prince Uththaran had to fight against Gauravas. Pandavas came forward to help them. Arjunan (Pragannaalai) became the sarathy for the prince.

Seeing the big army of Dhuryothanan, he was frightened and told Arjunan (Pragannaalai) that he

could not fight them. He dropped his weapons and began to run. Arjunan stopped him and asked

him to fight against the enemies; he would also help him in the battle.

Arjunan disclosed himself that he was Arjunan disguised as Pragannaalai, who could defeat the

enemies in the battle. The prince acceded to his request. There was a heavy battle between them

and the Gauravas. At last, Arjunan won the battle and brought back the cows.

The king Viradan and Yuthistirar were playing the game of dice and the king told Kangan

(Yuthistirar) that his son was a brave man and won the battle against Dhuryothanan and others.

Yuthistirar told that his son was able to win the battle because Prakannaalai was the sarathy for

him. The king got angry and threw the dice on his face.causing injury in the nose of Yuthistirar.

He was bleeding.

Drowpathy got the bloodsheds in a cloth and poured the blood in a vessel. She told that if the

blood dropped on the floor, the king and the country would be ruined. So, she stopped the blood

shedding on the floor to save the king and the country.

When Uththara, the prince, returned, asked his father what happened to Yuthistirar, the king

narrated the incident. The prince asked his father to apologise for his action, since he was a great

Brahmin. The king asked Yuthistirar to forgive him.

Since they had completed 13 years, Pandavas introduced themselves to the king that they were

Dharmar, Beeman, Arjunan, Nagulan, Sahadevan and Drowpathy. They also told the reason why

they disguised themselves in different characters.

The king requested Arjunan to marry his daughter Uthirai. Arjunan told that they were happy to

get Uthirai as the daughter-in-law of Pandavas and he could not marry her as he was Guru for her

in dancing. He further suggested that his son Abhimanyu would marry her and thereby Machcha

dynasty and Baratha Dynasty would come closer.

Arrangements for the marriage were made. Pandavas informed their relatives that they were

living in Upaplaviam, one of the cities of Virada.

Dhuryothanan told that Pandavas revealed themselves before completion of 13 years.

But Bhismar after analyzing the dates confirmed that Pandavas revealed themselves only after

completion of 13th

year and also told that Pandavas used to live as per Dharma.

He asked Dhuryothanan to give back the country to Pandavas as per agreement. But he refused

to give their lands to Pandavas and he wanted to kill them in the battle.

In the meantime, Sri Krishnan came to the city Upaplaviam, along with Abimanyu, Subathira(mother of Abimanyu and wife of Arjunan), Balaraman and Indirasenan to meet

Pandavas. The king of Virada and Pandavas gave them a warm welcome.

Sri Krishnan told that evil people would die and good people would live as per Dharma.

The marriage of Abimanyu and Uthirai was celebrated in a grand manner.

Balaraman, Kannan, Pandavas, king Drupathan, king of Virada and others assembled in the

assembly hall and they decided to send an ambassador to Gaurawas to the give back their regime

to the Pandavas as per agreement. So, they sent a prohit, whowas wellversed in Vedas, and had a

good character and qualities to Hasthinapuram and he should talk to the king Thirutirastiran,

Bhismar, Vidhurar, Dhronar, Krupar and other important persons in the assembly of the king

Thiruturastiran.. The prohit left for Hasthinapuram.

In the meantime Arjunan and Dhuryothanan went to Dwaraka to meet Sri Krishnan. First,

Dhuryothanan went to Dwaraka and sat by the side of Sri Krishnans head. Arjunan who came late stood at the foot of Sri Krishnan. When Sri Krishnan woke up he saw first Arjunan who was

at the foot and later he saw Dhuryothanan who sat beside his head. Dhuryothanan asked Sri

Krishnan to help him first as he came first. Sri Krishnan told that he saw Arjunan first and later

he saw him. So, he should ask Arjunan at first, for his wish.

He told Arjunan that he had hundreds of Gopalas in his feature and they were efficient fighters.

He also told them that he would send them to one side and he would be alone on the other side;

he also added that he would not take any weapons and would not fight also. So, he asked

Arjunan what his choice was.

Immediately Arjunan asked for his presence alone during the war.

Dhuryothanan was very happy that he could get the army of Sri Krishnan to support him in the

war against Pandavas.

Arjunan requested Sri Krishnan to be his sarathy. Sri Krishnan promised to do so.

Sallian brother of Mathri (mother of Nagulan and Sagadevan) also came forward with thousands

of soldiers to help Pandavas in the war.

Having known that, Dhuryothanan wanted to stop him on the way before he met Pandavas.

So, Dhuryothanan built a beautiful rest house with full amenities and servants to receive Sallian.

When Sallian came there with his army, he saw the beautiful rest house and he was given warm

welcome by the ministers. He was given full attention.

He enjoyed everything thinking that the arrangements were made by Pandavas. He asked the

servants to come forward to receive his gifts for the best service they offered. They told the

matter to Dhuryothanan .He came to Sallian and told him that he only made such arrangements

as he was his close relative like Pandavas.

Without knowing the cunning ideas of Dhuryothanan he told Dhuryothanan that he was very

happy and he would fulfill his wish.

Dhuryothanan asked him to side Gauravas during the war with Pandavas. Sallian just to fulfill

his promise agreed to do so.

He then went to upaplaviam in Viradam to meet Pandavas. He told them that he had given a

promise to Dhuryothanan to support him in the war. Yuthiatirar asked Sallian to be Sarathy for

Karnan when Arjunan was fighting with him and also he should make an idea that Karnan should

be defeated and Arjunan should win. Sallian promised to do so when such an occasion arose.

Many kings like Sathyahi; Thistaakethu, the king of Sethi, Jayathsenan, son of Jarasanthan, the

king of Mahatha, the king of Kekaya; and the king Dhurupathan came to help Pandavas.

Kings like Poorisiravasu, Bagathaththan; Sallian, Kruthavarman; Jayathrathan, king of Sindhu,

Neelan king of Kamboja and the king of Avanthi and also kings of some other countries joined

together to support Dhuryothanan during the war.

In the meantime, a Brahmin sent by the king Dhurupathan as a messenger to the court of

Thiruthirastiran, was given a warm welcome. The Brahmin told the king that Pandavas should

be given their share of properties. Pandavas were living a poor life while Gauravas were

enjoying their properties.

He also told the king that they could not conquer Pandavas as there were Yuthistirar, Arjunan,

Beeman, Nagulan and Sahadevan who could conquer anyone fighting against them. Hence to

avoid losing their lives and properties it was better to give back their regime as they had

completed 13 years.

Karnan intervened and told him that Pandavas lost their properties in bet and also they had not

completed 13 years so they had to beg or battle with them.

Bhismar told that what the Brahmin told was correct and they had to surrender their kingdom to

Pandavas. Thirutirastiran told that he would send Sanjayan to Pandavas to settle the matter and

he could go back.

Thiruthirastiran told Sanjayan that Pandavas were good people living according to Dharma and

no one could conquer them, especially when Yuthistirar, Arjunan, Beeman and Kannan were

there.

He asked him to go to Sri Krishnan and Yuthistirar and ask them not to battle with Gauravas to

avoid losses on both sides.

Sanjayan went to Dharmar and asked the welfare of the Pandavas. Dharmar asked Sanjayan

whether Thiruthirastiran, Bhismar, Krupar and others were doing well.

Sanjayan asked Dharmar to give up their regime to Gauravas and avoid battle.

On hearing that, Dharmar told that Gauravas were doing things contradicting to Dharma and if they did not give back their regime, they (Pandavas) had to fight with them as per Dharma and get back their regime. He also told that however he would do as per the guidance of Sri

Krishnan.

Kannan told Sanjayan that Thiruthirastiran and his sons were cheating Pandavas by not giving

their share of regime. So, Pandavas had to fight for getting their share of regime.

Sri Krishnan asked Sanjayan to inform Thiruthirastiran that Pandavas would fight with Gauravas

to get back their regime if they were not given.

Sanjayan returned to the country and narrated the things happened there.

Vidhurar told the king that Pandavas were very strong people and very good warriors and no one

could conquer them; hence it was better to give back their share without any delay.

The king admitted his words but he could not do anything against his sons as he was very much

affectionate towards them.

Bhismar also advised Gauravas not to fight with Pandavas and return their regime as Pandavas

were more powerful and also they had the support of Sri Krishnan; so it would be very difficult

to conquer them. But Gauravas did not heed to his advice.

But Yuthistirar thought otherwise. He wanted to meet Sri Krishnan along with his brothers,

Viradan, Kekayan and Dhurupathan and request him to go to Hasthianpuram as an Ambasador to

settle the issue without loss of lives on both sides.

Kannapiran told that Dhuryothanan and others would not mind his words. But he would go as

per their request. However, he asked the Pandavas to be prepared for battle with Gauravas.

Sri Krishnan went to Hasthinapuram with Sathyahi on Revathi Nachchathiram,Karthikai month.

On hearing the news, Thiruthirastiran asked his sons to give a warm welcome to Kannapiran. In

the meantime Vidhurar advised them to take the advice of Sri Krishnan and avoid battle with

Pandavas. But ill minded Dhuryothanan thought otherwise. He told them that he was going to

capture and bind Sri Krishnan and thereby Pandavas could not do anything and they had to

become his slaves.

Bhismar told Thiruthirastiran what his son was thinking was not good and he was going to die

along with his kith and kin. Then Bhismar went out of the Assembly Hall.

Kannapiran first went to meet Kundhi. Kundhi could not control her feelings and cried to him

how her sons were suffering in the woods. Sri Krishnan consoled her and told her that Pandavas

would finally win and not to worry.

Kannan was given a warm welcome in the Assembly of Thiruthirastiran. He was offered a

golden chair. But he did not sit on that chair. Seeing Naradar and other Rishis standing, he asked

the king first to offer them seats to sit and then only he would take his seat. Sathyahi was given a

chair to sit.

Kannapiran asked the king to give back the country to Pandavas and save his sons and heredity.

He also asked the king to control his ill minded Dhuryothanan from doing mischieves. All good

people welcomed his advice.

Parasuraman, son of Rishi Jamathkini, told that once there was a king called Dhambothpavan. He conquered all kings and brought their kingdoms under his control. He made a challenge

whether there could be anyone to win him. There were two Rishis named Narar and Narayanar.

People told the king that No one could win them including himself. The king Dambothpavan called them for fight. Narayanar fought with him with a Dharpai (grass) while the king used many weapons for the fight. Finally the king was defeated and he fell at the feet of Narayanar.

Narayanar pardoned him and allowed him to rule his country as per Dharma.

Parasuramar asked Dhuryothanan to go in peace with Pandavas other wise he would be killed by

the arrows of Arjunan.

Kanva maharishi narrated another story. Once there was a sarathy of Devendiran, called

Maathali. He had a daughter called Gunakesi. He wanted to do marriage for his daughter. He sought the help of Rishi Naradhar to get a bridegroom suitable to his daughter. They made a

search in Devalogam, Boologam and Pathalalogam; but they could not get a suitable bridegroom.

Finally Naradhar and Gunakesi went to a place called Bogavathy. There they saw a person called Sumukan. Gunakesi told Naradhar that she wanted to marry Sumukan. Naradhar told her the family history of Sumukan

Once there was a person called Sikuran son of Aryakan who belonged to the family of Iravadham

Aryakan was eaten by Garudan. Garudan would eat Sumukan too. So, the frightened Sumukan

prayed Indiran to protect him and give him a long life. Indiran gave him a boon that he would

live long. Gunakesi was married to Sumukan. Garudan wanted to eat Sumukan. Sumukan

became a snake and caught the feet of Mahavishnu and begged him to save him from Garudan.

Garudan became angry and told him that he was carrying Mahavishnu on his feathers so he was

more powerful than Mahavishnu.

Mahavishnu got angry and pressed the bird with his right hand. The bird fell down. Garudan

requested Mahavishnu to pardon him. Mahavishnu threw the snake (Sumukan) with his toe

towards Garudan. From that day onwards Sumukan was on the chest of Garudan. Kanva

Maharishi asked Gauravas to learn the lesson from that story. He also told that Sri Krishnan was

the avatar of Mahavishnu, who is more powerful than anyone. Hence he asked Gauravas to give

back the share of Pandavas and avoid battle.

On hearing that Dhuryothanan laughed at the rishi and also insulted him by a tap on his lap. The

Rishi got angry over the misbehaviour of Dhuryothanan and cursed him that he would die

because of a blow on his thigh.

The king, Thirutirastiran requested Sri Krishnan to advise his son Dhuryothanan not to fight with

Pandavas and give their share of regime which belonged to them.

Sri Krishnan advised Dhuryothanan not to hear the ill-advices of Karnan, Dutchchathanan and

Sakuni. He also asked him to hear the advice of his father and give back the Pandavas' share to

avoid battle.

People like Bhismar, Dhronar, Vidhurar and Krupar also advised him to do as per Sri Krishnans advice.

But wicked Dhuryothanan told them that Pandavas had lost their property on the 2nd time when they played gambling and he did not snatch it from them. Hence he told them that he would not

return their property even to the extent of the tip of a needle.

He left the court abruptly. As per the request of the king, the Queen Kanthari called her sons and

advised him to do as per elders advice; but he did not listen to her words. But ill minded Dhuryothanan wanted to imprison Sri Krishnan.

Having known that, Sri Madhavan took the Viswaroopam. People like Bhismar, Dhronar,

Vidhurar and Krupar, Sanjayan, Maharishis and others saw the Viswaroopa Darshan Sri Krishnan gave eyesight to Thirutirastiran to see the Viswaroopa Darshan. Everyone thought

that his birth had attained its fruit. The king asked Sri Krishnan to take back his eyesight as he

did not want to see any other thing after that.

One day, Kundhi met Karnan and told him that he was her son born through the God Surya and

Surya was his father. He was just brought up by Athirathan and Radha. Surya also appeared

before him and asked him to do as per his mothers advice. Karnan understood the intention of his mother Kundhi. He told her that though she gave him birth she did not bring him up. Only

Dhuryothanan gave him a position as a king. So he would be loyal to his friend, Dhuryothanan,

till his last breath. But he assured her that he would not kill other Pandavas except Arjunan; and

either he would kill Arjunan or he wouold be killed by Arjunan.

Kundhi was very much upset as she could not do any other thing but request her son, Karnan, to

keep up the promise.

When it was confirmed that there would be battle between Pandavas and Gauravas, Yuthistirar

made a plan to form leaders and soldiers of different Battalions to fight against the armies of the

opposite side with their respective heads / leaders. So he arranged the battalion in such a way

that:

1. Beeman to face Dhuryothanan

2. Thrustakedu to face Sallian

3. Uththamouge to face Krupar

4. Arjunan to face Karnan

5. Nagulan to face Aswathaman

6. Sahadevan to face Sakuni

7. Abhimanyu to face Virushsenan (s/o Karnan)

Gauravas also made their own plans to meet Pandavas in the battle field.

Pandavas and Gauravas made the rules to be followed in the battle field as follows:

Every one should fight with the person of equal strength.

They should not attack the person who fled from the battle field.

They should not attack the persons who lost their weapons, who surrendered themselves and who

lost their armours to protect their heads and chest.

Vedhavyasar told the king Thirutirastiran that he would give him eyesight if he wanted to see the

battle (field).

But he did not want to see the battle wherein his kith and kins were going to die. The king

wanted to know the information through hearing only.

Then Vedhvyasar gave Gnanathristi to Sanjayan to know all things happening in the battle field and narrate the same to the king then and there.

1st DAY-KURUSHETRA

Armies on both the sides were facing each other to begin the battle.

Bhismar was leading the Gauravas Senas. Thrustathyuman was leading the Pandavas Senas. Arjunan decided to form a Vyugam called Vajram created by Devendiran, father of Arjunan. Beeman had to face Dhuryothanan. Beeman lead the army with the Vyugam

Thrustathyuman and Sekithanan would go forward towards Dhuryothanan. Beeman was leading

the Elephant Senas.

Bhismar, with his weapons, was ready to fight. He was riding on a chariot driven by white

horses.

Yuthistirar was ready with Elephant Senas. Lord Krishnan was the Sarathy of Arjunan. Sri

Krishnan asked Arjunan to pray Durga Devi to have her blessings.

Arjunan stepped down from the chariot and prayed Durga Devi to bestow him with her blessings.

Durga blessed him and told him that no one could conquer him including God Indiran.

Sanjayan narrated all the incidents happened in the Battle to the king Thirutiraastiran.

On seeing the Gurus and relatives on the opposite side with whom he had to fight Arjunan told Sri Krishnan that he could not think of fighting with them just to get back the Regime and he did

not want to lose them in the Battle.

Sri Krishnan told Arjunan that no soul could be killed or destroyed, only body could be destroyed.

Just to change the clothes, the bodies had to be changed and take different shapes. So, there was no need for him to feel sorry for killing enemies in the war.

He asked Arjunan not to give room for any feelings like fear, Anger, Affection and Possessiveness, he should think of his duty (Karma) alone and should act accordingly without looking for its outcome.

Sri Krishnan asked Arjunan to do whatever he said and he (Sri Krishnan) would be solely

responsible for the outcome/result whether good or bad.

Sri Krishnan gave his Viswaroopa Dharshan to Arjunan wherein Arjunan saw the whole world

including him standing in the battle field. Having seen that Arjunan requested Sri Krishnan to

forgive him for his ignorance and bestow with his blessings.

Thus Lord Krishnan gave Geethaupadesam not only for Arjunan but also for all human kinds forever.

Then, the battle began. Dutchchathan and others followed by Bhismar, Dutchchalan, Salan,

Dhurmashanan, Vivimsathi and Chitrasenan encircled Beeman and began to fight with him.

Bhismar fought against Arjunan. Abimanyu faced Brakathbalan. Sahadevan faced Dhurmugan. Yuthistirar fought with Sallian, the king of Mathra (father of Mathri). Nagulan fought against Dutchchathan. Pandavas fought with their opponents vehemently without any

consideration to their relationship.

Bhismar cut the flag masts of chariots and heads of 100s of solders.

Having seen that, Abimanyu attacked Bhismar. When people saw the swift action of Abimanyu

with his weapon, they thought he was Arjunan He cuts the flag mast of Bhismars chariot with an arrow. He was encouraged by Beeman and others.

Bhismar attacked Abimanyu with many Asthras. But Abimanyu escaped without any injury.

There was a heavy battle between Pandavas and Gauravas.

At one point of time, Yuthistirar was very much upset and prayed to Sri Krishnan for his

guidance. Sri Krishnan asked Dharmar not to lose heart and also told him that Sikandi was born

to kill Bhismar and he added that Thrustathyuman would be his Senathipathi as Subramanya

Swami was the Senathipathi of Devas.

Thrustathyuman assured Dharmar that he would kill Dhronar in the battle.

Because of sunset, the Days war came to an end.

2ND

DAY BATTLE

As per the advice of Yuthistirar, Thrustathyuman formed a Vyugam called CROWNJAM (bird).

Arjunan was in front of the Vyugam with his soldiers (like a head) Kunthibojan and Saithyan

were beside Arjunan like 2 eyes of the bird. Yuthistirar was behind them with his soldiers.

Beeman and Thrustathyuman took their position as Feathers of the Bird. Abimanyu and Sathyahi

were on the right side of the bird. Nagulan and Sahadevan were on the left side of the feathers.

Bhismar formed a big Vyugam with Dhronar, Aswaththama, Sakuni, Vikarnan, Krupar, along

with their soldiers.

On sun rise both made Sanganatham to show that they both were ready to fight.

The battle began, Bhismar tried to break CROWNJA VYUGAM. Arjunan began to attack him.

There was a tough fight between the two. Many people were killed on both the sides. The land

was full of blood sheds. 2nd

day battle came to an end on account of sun set.

3RD

DAY BATTLE

Bhismar formed GARUDA VYUGAM. He was in the front like the head of the bird.

Sathwan and Krupar were on the side like 2 eyes of the bird. Sallian, Bagathaththan and

Jayathraththan were on the neck side. Dhuryothanan and his brothers were the body of the bird.

Having seen that, Pandavas also formed a Vyugam like a CRESCENT.

Beeman was on the top of the right side. Thustakethu, Thrustathyuman, Sikandi were in the

middle. Yuthistirar, Sathyahi, Abimanyu, Nagulan and Sahadevan were on the hip and Arjunan

was on the top of the left side.

After Sanganatham, battle began. Beeman attacked Dhuryothanan with an arrow which made

him fall unconscious. Immediately his sarathy took him to a safe place.

On seeing the incident, his soldiers ran helter-skelter. When Dhuryothanan became conscious, he

abused Bhismar and others for not fighting with Pandavas vehemantly as they had affection

towards them.

Bhismar was very much annoyed and told him that he already advised him not to war with

Pandavas as they could not be conquered when Arjunan, Yuthistirar, Beeman, Nagulan and

Sahadevan were there with the blessings of Sri Krishnan and other devas. He told him that he

would war with them without any prejudice.

Bhismar attacked Arjunan vehemently. Arjunan and Sri Krishnan were wounded. Sri Krishnan

noticed that Arjunan was hesitating to use strong weapons against Bhismar and if that condition

continued they would lose the battle.

So, Sri Krishnan stepped down from the chariot and went towards Bhismar with his Sudarshana Chakaram. Bhismar asked Madhavan to use that chakra and kill him. On seeing that Arjunan begged

Kannapiran to calm down and not to use the Asthras. Sri Krishnan agreed to his words. There

was a tough fight between them. Many people died.When the sun was set, 3rd

day of the battle

came to an end after Sanganatham.

4TH

DAY BATTLE

The battle began after Sanganatham. Bhismar lead the army followed by Dhuryothanan,

Dhronar, Chitrasenan and others.

Battle field was full of elephants with flags of different colours as the kings of different countries

participated in the war. Arjunan went forward with vaasudevan as sarathy. Hanuman was on the

flag as per his promise to his brother, Beeman.

Bhismar continued to attack Arjunan with his arrows and asthras; seeing that Abimanyu

intervened and began to attack Bhismar. But Bhismar continued to attack Arjunan without giving

much importance to the action of Abimanyu.

Meanwhile, Aswathama, Poorisiravas, Sallian, Chitrasenan and the son of Salan encircled

Abimanyu and began to attack him. But Abimanyu courageously encountered them. When

Arjunan saw that, he came to the rescue of his son, Abimanyu.

In the meantime, Salaputhiran, son of Salan, rushed to kill Thrustathyuman; but Thrustathyuman

broke his head with his Kadhayutham. When Salan saw his son dead, he began to attack

Thrustathyuman and Sallian also joined.

When Abimanyu saw that Thrustathyuman was being attacked by them, he came to his rescue.

Dhuryothanan along with his brothers came to attack Abimanyu.

On seeing that Beemasenan came and stood like a rock with his kadhayutham made of iron.

Brothers of Dhuryothanan ran away when they saw Beeman in that position.

Dhuryothanan ordered for the attack of elephants on Beeman; but Beeman killed as many

elephants as he could.

Beeman killed the brothers of Dhuryothanan namely Jalachandan, Ukkiran, Veerabahu and

Sulochanan.

As per the advice of Bhismar, Pagathaththan came on a jumbo elephant and attacked Beeman in

such a way that he fell unconscious.

Kadothkajan, son of Beman and Idimbi, came to fight against Pagathaththan ferociously.

On seeing that, Bhismar told Dhronar that it would be very difficult to fight against Kadothkajan,

who could conquer Devendiran also. He also told that all of them got tired because of heavy injuries. So he decided to end that days war and the sun also began to set.

5TH

DAY BATTLE

Bhismar formed Maharavyugam to attack Pandavas. Pandavas formed Siyena Vyugam to give them counter attack as per the advice of Dhowmiyar Beeman was on the front of the Vyugam. Sikandi and Thrustathyuman stood there as two eyes;

Sathyahi stood as the head of the Vyugam. Arjunan was on the neck. Dhurupathan stood with his

sons as the feathers of the Vyugam. Abimanyu, Yuthistirar, Nagulan and Sahadevan stood behind them.

With this formation, Beeman attacked the enemies and entered into the Mahara Vyugam.

Bhismar began to attack them and made them fall unconscious.

Arjunan came to their rescue and attacked Bhismar with many arrows.

Seeing that Dhuryothanan asked Dhronar why he did not take appropriate action to defeat

Pandavas. On hearing that Dhronar got angry and told him that it would be very difficult to

defeat Pandavas however he would fight with his might.

Dhronar attacked Sathyahi who could not face his attack. Beeman came to his rescue.

Bhismar, Sallian and Dhronar began to attack Beeman. Abimanyu and upa-Pandavas came to the

rescue of Beeman. 1000s of people were killed on that day.

5th

day war came to an end on the Sunset.

6TH

DAY BATTLE

Yuthistirar asked Thrustathyuman to form Mahara Vyugam. So, it was formed to attack the Gauravas. Dhurupathan and Arjunan headed the Vyugam.

Nagulan and Sahadevan formed its eyes.

Beeman stood at its face. Abimanyu, upa-Pandavas, Kadothkajan, Sathyahi and Yuthistirar stood

at the neck. Viradan was at the back side. Thrustathyuman and soldiers of Kekeya were at left

side of the hip. Kunthibojan and Saathaneekan were at the feet. Sikandi and Iraavan were at the

tail side.

Bhismar formed Crownji Vyugam. At the sunrise, battle began. Many people were killed. The Vyugams of both the sides were broken.

Beeman was surrounded by his opponents and he was injured by many arrows. Seeing that,

Thrustathyuman went to his rescue.

He used Mohanastiram, learnt from Dhronar, against Dhuryothanan and his brothers. They fell unconscious. Soldiers of Gauravas ran from the place to save themselves.

Dhronr used Prujgnastiram to counter act the Mohanasthiram. After some time Gauravas and others became conscious and started fighting.

As per the advice of Yuthistirar, Abimanyu formed a Vyugam called Oosimukam and went to the rescue of the Beeman, along with 12 soldiers. There was a tough fight between the two sides.

Many people were killed on both sides.

Since it was Sunset, that days battle came to an end with Sanganatham.

7TH

DAY BATTLE

Dhuryothanan was very much upset as he could not conquer Pandavas. Bhismar encouraged

him saying that he (Bhismar), Dhronar, Sallian, Sakuni and others were there to support him. He

also asked him not to lose heart.

Bhismar gave him a medicine called Visalyakarani to heal his wounds and to recover full strength.

Bhismar formed Mandala Vyugam and he lead the army followed by Dhuryothanan and others including Chitrasenan.

Yuthistirar formed Vajravyugam. Dhronar attacked Sangan, son of Viradan and killed him also.

After heavy loss of lives on both sides 7th

day battle came to an end.

8TH

DAY BATTLE

Bhismar formed Koorma Vyugam. He was followed by Bagathaththan, Dhuryothanan, Krupar and Aswathama.

As per the advice of Dharmar, Thrustathyuman formed Sirungaadam Vyugam looking like the junction of two roads.

Beeman killed some of the brothers of Dhuryothanan and also many soldiers.

Having seen that, Dhuryothanan prayed Bhismar to save him and his brothers. Bhismar pacified

him and told him to continue his fight without worrying much.

Aravan, the son of Arjunan and Ulipi (Naga Kannika), also took part in the war and killed many

people.

Aravan was killed by Alambusan (an arakkan). Kadothkajan fought with Gauravas and killed many soldiers and many soldiers fled to save

themselves.

Beeman killed the brothers of Dhuryothanan namely Kundabethi, Virajan, Dheepthalasanan, Dheerkabaaku, Subaku and Anaathristi. On sunset, 8th day war ended.

9TH

DAY BATTLE

Since, Dhuryothanan was facing defeats, he consulted Sakuni, Dutchchathanan, Karnan and

others for further course of action to be taken against Pandavas.

Karnan told him that Bhismar, though he was a powerful person, had attachment with Pandavas,

so he would not kill them. He also told him that it would be better if he would get him (Bhismar)

out of the battle field. He also added that he himself could kill Pandavas. Dhuryothanan was very

happy over his sayings and decided to go to Bhismar and ask him to be out of the battle field.

Dhuryothanan asked Bhismar why he could not kill Pandavas, though he had assured to kill

them. He also told him that Karnan would fight along with his fellowmen and kill Pandavas.

On hearing that Bhismar was very much annoyed. He told Dhuryothanan that he had already told

him several times that no one could conquer Pandavas especially Arjunan who made Karnan to

flee from the battle field in Viradam. He also told that he would fight with all his might to defeat

Pandavas. Dhurothanan was very much happy to hear his assurance.

Bhismar formed Sarvothapaththiram Vyugam. Bhismar, Dhronar, and Sallian were on the right side; Aswathama and Somathaththan were on the left side. Dhuryothanan was in the middle.

After Sanganatham war began. Many horses, elephants, and soldiers were killed on both sides.

Abimanyu fought vehemently in such a way that people thought Arjunan was fighting. Soldiers

of Dhuryothanan ran away from the battle field.

Seeing the ferocious action of Abimanyu, Dhuryothanan asked Alambusan to face Arjunan and

kill him.

Alambusan fought with Arjunans son, Abimanyu but he could not face him; so he began to flee with his men.

Bhismar attacked Pandava sena and killed many people.

Seeing that, Arjunan was asked by Sri Krishnan to kill Bhismar. When Arjunan came to Bhismar

to attack, Bhismar shot arrows on Arjunan.

Sri Krishnan was able to drive the chariot in such a way that no arrow could hurt Arjunan.

When Sri Krishnan saw Arjunan hesitant to kill Bhismar, he got down from the chariot to fight

and kill Bhismar. Bhismar asked Sri Krishnan to kill him so that he could attain Motcham.

Suddenly Arjunan caught hold of Sri Krishnans feet and prayed him not to kill Bhismar and earn Abakeerthi. He also assured that he would kill the opponent without any mercy and

reservation.

Having satisfied with his words, Sri Krishnan returned to his position.

Bhismar fought with all his vigour.

Soldiers of Pandavas could not face him.

On sunset, 9th

day battle came to an end.

Dhuryothanan was very much happy over Bhismars action in the battle field. Yuthistirar was very much upset over the defeat and told Sri Krishnan that he was ready to stop

the fight as he was not willing to get back the regime losing many people.

But Sri Krishnan asked him not to lose heart, he also added that Arjunan would kill Bhismar and

win the battle.

Yuthistirar gave a suggestion to Sri Krishnan that they should go to Bhismar and request his

guidance or advice in that connection.

Sri Krishnan agreed to his suggestion. They went to Bhismar. Bhismar told that he had to fight

for Dhuryothanan but he told them that he would not fight against women, handicapped person, those who lost their weapons, one who had only one male child, one who had no children and

also Eunuch (i.e. neither male nor female). He further asked them to make Sikandi (who was born a girl and subsequently became a boy) to stand against himself to obstruct his direct attack

on Arjunan, so that Arjunan could attack him with his arrows.

They told Arjunan what Bhismar told them.

But Arjunan told that he would not attack Bhismar in that position.

Sri Krishnan however pacified him and told him that it was the fate that because of Sikandi only

Bhismar should die.

10TH

DAY BATTLE

After sunrise the battle began. Sikandi was made to stand in front of Bhismar. Bhismar refused to

use astras against Sikandi as he was an Eunuch.

Sikandi began to attack him. In the meantime, Arjunan came and attacked Bhismar with many

arrows. Heavily wounded Bhismar, fell down in such a way that the other points of arrows on his

body pierced the earth to support him from falling on the ground and it looked as if Bhismar was

lying on the bed of arrows. He was alive.

It was Dhakshinayanam i.e. the sun was on the south. He wanted t