Why did Pandu get cursed?

King Pandu argued with sage Kindama by misquoting sage Agastya's ruling on the right of Kshatriyas' on hunting. Sage Kindama then cursed Pandu that were he to approach his wives with the intent of making love, he would die.

Which wife did Pandu love the most?

In the Hindu epic Mahabharata, Madri is the princess of Madra Kingdom and the second wife of the king Pandu. She is the mother of the youngest Pandavas - the twin brothers Nakula and Sahadeva. The word Mādrī means 'woman of Madra'. Madri, Kunti and Pandu at Shatasrunga hill.

Why was Pandu not made king?

The throne of Kurukshetra fell to the prince Dhritarashtra, but he was blind and therefore, according to custom, not eligible to rule. Pandu, his younger brother, became king instead, but he renounced the throne and retired as a hermit to the Himalayas; Dhritarashtra then became king.

Who was Arjuna Favourite wife?

Subhadra was Arjuna's favorite wife. Subhadra was the sister of Lord Krishna. Thus Arjuna naturally loved her more since she was the sister of his inseparable companion (Arjuna is Nara and Lord Krishna is Narayana).

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.

Mahabharata Episode 10 - Pandu's Curse

Did Krishna give eyesight to Dhritarashtra?

Ved-Vyasa had originally offered eyesight to Dhritarashtra. It was Dhritarashtra who turned this offer down. He argued that since he has been blind since birth, he will not be able to identify the difference between Kauravas and Pandavas.

Was Pandu a good king?

Reign and marriage

Pandu was taught in the fields of archery, politics, administration and religion by Bhishma. He was an excellent archer and Maharathi (warrior). He became the successor to his kingdom and was crowned King of the Kuru Kingdom.

Did Dhritarashtra rejects Gandhari?

Dhritarashtra rejects Gandhari as his wife. Lord Krishna preaches a few human values. Bhishma tells Satyavati that Dhritarashtra is not capable of ruling Hastinapur but Satyavati is not convinced. Dhritarashtra envisions himself as the King of Hastinapur but Shakuni and Gandhari intervene, which angers him..

Why did Pandu married Madri?

Pandu loved both the wives equally. While Kunti was chosen in the Swayamvara and Madri was married to Pandu when he aided the Madra kingdom in the war , Pandu was righteous man and loved them equally. While he admired Kunti for her patience, devotion and intelligence he admired Madri for her beauty and grace.

What happened to vrushali after Karna death?

Like Karna, Vrushali belonged to the Suta (charioteer) community and she was a good friend of Karna from their childhood. When Karna grew up, Adhiratha chose her as the bride for his son. She is described to be wise and pious. After the death of her sons and husband, she ended her life on her husband's pyre.

Who killed shakuni?

During the Kurukshetra War, Shakuni was killed by the youngest Pandava, Sahadeva.

How many times Gandhari opened her eyes?

The epic tells the tale of what happens when Gandhari finally removes the blindfold. She does this twice in her life, once just before the war at Kuru-kshetra, and once only after. Both these stories come from folk retellings of the Mahabharata.

Who was Shakuni in his previous birth?

It is believed that Shakuni was the personification of Dvapara Yuga . Dhritharashtra was married to Ghandhari who belonged to the Ghandhara family. Dhritharashtra imprisoned the entire Ghandhara family - king Subala and his 100 sons and tormented them.

Why Gandhari close her eyes?

Gandhari, Dhritarashtra's wife keeps her eyes covered because she does not want to see a world that her visually challenged husband cannot see. But although she is unable to see, she is intelligent enough to make guesses about the future, said V.S. Karunakarachariar in a discourse.

Why did any one son of Pandu not ascend the throne?

Why can't Pandu wish for a son to succeed him as king of Kuru kingdom? He relinquished throne,dejected with his guilt towards Kindama muni. He did not crown Dhritarashtra as the king of Hastinapur.

Who all have seen vishwaroop?

Lord Hanuman, Arjuna and the Narrator of Mahabharata Sanjay these were the only three people who saw Vishwaroopa. Arjuna and Sanjay were able to see Vishwaroopa because both were blessed with Divine Eyes. Sanjay was able to view the whole war sitting in Hastinapur.

How many wives Dhritarashtra have?

Dhritarashtra had only one wife. The one who tied a cloth on her eyes, depriving herself of vision for the rest of her life. That woman was Gandhari.

What happens when Duryodhana tried to imprison Krishna?

What happens after Duryodhana tries to imprison Lord Krishna? Krishna, still seated on his golden chair, took his divine form, reaching the sky. The soldiers beneath, who were waiting to seize Krishna ran away to save their lives.

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.

Who was Bheem's Favourite wife?

Of course, Bhima's favorite wife was Draupadi. Kunti accepted Hidimba's marriage proposal under the condition that he will go back to his family once they get a child. Hidimba agreed. Bhima left after they got a child.

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.

Who is older Gandhari or Shakuni?

Early life and marriage

Gandhari is regarded as an incarnation of the goddess Mati. She was the sister of Shakuni. During her maiden days, she is said to have impressed Lord Shiva through penance and received a boon to bear 100 children. However, the reason for her penance and her receiving such boon is unknown.