Did Yudhisthira ever lie?

Technically, Yudhisthira did not lie. But Drona doesn't catch the words, lays down his weapons and bows his head in grief. In that very instant, on Krishna's instructions, Dhrishtadyumna, Yudhisthira's brother-in-law, chops his head off. In Vedic society, this is the worst possible crime.
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What did Yudhisthira lie?

Yudhisthira lied “Aswathama hathaha (kunjaraha) ” during the war so that Drona heard it and assumed that his son was dead. Hence he did “ Asthra sanyasa” and gave chance to Dristadyumna to kill him.
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When did Yudhisthira lied?

The great war had consumed yet another Kaurava general. This half-lie of Yudhishthira's in Drona Parva haunts him at the end of the Mahabharata. In Svargarohanika-parva, Yudhishthira pays for this 'lie', by having to go through hell for a short moment, to meet his four brothers and wife Draupadi.
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What was Yudhisthira mistake?

Yudhisthira weakness was not gambling but his blind worship of written Dharma and established code of conduct. He blindly followed what was told to him by saints , Bhishma and others in childhood and took it as Dharma and then became obsessed about his image.
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Who did Yudhisthira curse?

After he was made aware that Karna was his elder brother, Yudhishthira cursed all women with not being able to hide any secrets. Had Yudhishthira's mother Kunti not kept that fact a secret, the war might have been averted, with millions spared.
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Was Yudhisthira in love with Draupadi?

Of course yes. he loved her where many example are given in the story. He only tells that she is so great that she takes care of all of us like a mother so in turn we should take care of her like our daughter to his brothers.
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Who was Yudhisthira Favourite brother?

Bhima was Yudhishtir's favourite brother. When Bhima set out to sieze Aswathama who killed upa Pandavas,Krishna alerted Yudhishtira thus.
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Who was Yudhisthira dog?

Yudhisthira decides not to go to heaven without the dog and stays with him. The dog was Yamadharma, Yudhisthira's father. His father appeared before him and said that he is a great and righteous man. Yudhisthira's compassion for all living things is outstanding as the dog was as dear to him as his brothers.
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Did Bhima burn Yudhisthira hands?

Hearing this about Bhim, Arjun explained to him that - Yudhishthira has gambled according to the Kshatriya religion. It is not his fault in this. After hearing Arjun, Bhima's anger subsided and he said that I too do not know this, otherwise I would forcefully burn both his hands in the fire.
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Why did Yudhishthira bet Draupadi?

Inebriated by the game, Yudhishthira, to the horror of everybody, put Draupadi up as a bet for the next round. Vidura turned to address Dhritarastra and the rest of the assembly. “In my view Draupadi cannot be lost as Yudhisthira had already lost himself when he bet her.
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What Krishna says about lie?

Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, the supreme god, tells Yudhisthira this is a war that must be won. And that if a lie ought to be told to win it, then the lie must be told.
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Where is Indraprastha now?

During the Mauryan period, Indraprastha was known as Indapatta in Buddhist literature. The location of Indraprastha is uncertain but Purana Qila in present day New Delhi is frequently cited. and has been noted as such in texts as old as the 14th-century CE.
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Who killed Yudhisthira?

Attempted fratricide, attempted suicide – a bizarre turn of affairs on the seventeenth day! Krishna may have uttered the most profound 800 shlokas ever at the beginning of the war (Bhagvad Gita Parva).
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Was Pandavas Agyatvas successful?

Yes, they found out about the whereabouts of Pandavas but the agyaatvaas was successful inspite of all this as they were unknown to most of the world, secret was there within the Kauravas , also Bhishma informed Duryodhan that the time period was over according to solar calendar and lunar calendar.
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What happens after Yudhisthir becomes king?

After the war, Yudhishthir became king of Hastinapur and Indraprastha. The Pandavas ruled for 36 years, after which they abdicated in favour of Abhimanyu's son, Parikshit.
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Why Yudhisthira refused heaven for his dog?

“In that case, I do not seek heaven, “replied Yudhisthira. “The dog was my faithful companion and I cannot abandon it. It sought my help and gave me unconditional love. The pleasures of heaven will mean nothing to me in comparison to its grief.
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What was Draupadi curse?

“Draupadi had cursed Hastinapur that no woman will rise from here. That curse will be broken this time by a woman, and i will become a medium for it,” she said, with the confidence of a self-made person.
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Why did Yudhisthira not go to heaven?

As the three eldest Pandavas continue their trek up Sumeru, Arjuna falls. Yudhishthira explains that the reason why he wasn't going to enter the heavens in his mortal form was because he was too proud of his skills as an archer. Bima falls next. As he is dying, he asks what his sin was.
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Who is yudhisthira Favourite wife?

Draupadi (Panchali) was the main consort of yudhishthir and he loved her the most. She accompanied him in every moment of his life till the time she died during journey to the heaven.
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Who loved Draupadi more?

In hindsight, Draupadi ignores a man who loved her the most. The answer: Bheema. Of all her husbands, he is the one who loves her the most. He fulfills her every request, he cannot bear to see her hurt.
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Who was the most handsome Pandava?

Skilled in Ayurveda, sword fighting and horse keeping, Nakula is regarded as the most handsome man in the Mahabharata. He had two wives - Draupadi, the common wife of the five brothers, and Karenumati, daughter of Chedi king Shishupala.
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Did Karna ever love Draupadi?

No, but there was actually a time when karna liked draupadi and wanted to marry her but as known draupadi rejected him in swayamvar as he was a sutputra and she was a princess After that they never liked/loved each other after the insult.
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Did Arjuna married bhanumati?

As per the story, Bhanumati wanted to marry Arjuna but she married Duryodhana as per her father's wish. As Duryodhan was his son in law, Shalya supported the Kaurava side in the Kurukshetra War.
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Does Draupadi have periods?

Yes,draupadi was on her periods during vastra haran and her ordeal did not end there …even after dragging her into the court Duryodhan ,Karna and Dushasan called her names and ordered her to be disrobed..
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