Mahabharata: The Greatest Spiritual Epic of All Time by Krishna Dharma

Mahabharata: The Greatest Spiritual Epic of All Time by Krishna Dharma

Author:Krishna Dharma
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: hinduism vedas scriptures saints purpose of life india spirituality truth self realization, bhagavad gita sanskrit epic puranas upanishads, buddhism, spiritual growth spirituality personal growth self actualization world peace transformation love peace inner peace happiness abundance, krishna consciousness prabhupada
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00


Chapter Forty-seven. Duryodhana’s obstinacy

In the hall, the assembled Kuru elders waited with anticipation. As they heard Krishna's chariot approach, the hall buzzed, and as Krishna dismounted from His chariot, shouts of "Hail to Govinda!" and "All glories to Krishna, lord of the Yadavas!" rang out.

Krishna caught hold of both Vidura's and Satyaki's hands on either side of Him and walked into the hall. Dhritarastra rose, along with Bhishma, Drona, Kripa and others. Crossing the floor, Krishna greeted Dhritarastra respectfully. The king offered him a beautiful throne encrusted with jewels. With his divine vision Krishna saw numerous celestial rishis approaching the assembly from the sky. He said, "Many rishis, hoping to witness what will happen here today, have assembled. See, there is Narada Muni. Offer them suitable seats, for how can any of us sit down while they remain standing?"

Dhritarastra ordered his servants to fetch golden seats. The rishis entered the hall like glowing planets descended from the heavens and accepted the seats. After they had been worshipped with all respect, Krishna accepted his own seat and was in turn worshipped by the Kurus. Vidura sat next to Krishna on a seat covered with white deerskin and decked with gems. Opposite Krishna, Duryodhana and Karna sat together on a single throne. As the monarchs took their places, brahmins recited Vedic hymns to invoke an auspicious atmosphere. Gradually everyone fell silent and gazed at Krishna. Seated on his throne, He looked like a dark gem set in gold. There was perfect stillness in the hall as everyone waited for him to speak.

Krishna looked toward Dhritarastra and said, "May there be peace between the Kurus and Pandavas, O Bharata. May no heroes be slain on either side. Only for this have I come. O King, I have nothing more to say."

Hearing Krishna speak reminded the assembly of the soft thunder of autumnal rain clouds. All eyes remained fixed upon him. "O King, you know as well as I do the cause for the present situation. Peace lies in your hands. You have a great responsibility. Your dynasty is famed for its virtue and nobility. The Kurus are especially known for their knowledge of scripture, good behavior, kindness, compassion, forgiveness and truthfulness. Do not allow your fine heritage to be sullied. You are the Kurus' leader and must bear the reaction to any sinful acts they perform. A calamity now faces your race, caused by the Kurus' behavior. If you do not check it, O monarch, it will destroy the world."

Krishna looked over at Duryodhana. The prince appeared distracted, looking away from Krishna and rubbing his face with a hand covered in gleaming gems.

Krishna went on, "O king, your sons are not considering morality or even profit. Wicked and overcome by avarice, they act unfairly toward even their own friends. I do not think peace is so difficult to achieve. It depends upon you and me. You should give an order and your sons should follow it. The Pandavas never ignore my advice. Set your sons on the path of peace and I will do the same with the Pandavas.



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