Mahabharat Chapter 98 Sad Dharmaputra Consoled By Brothers and Dhritarashtra
Dharmaputra’s mental anguish became more every day as he considered all of his slain family. He was overcome with deep regret and determined that in order to atone for his transgression, he would leave the world, travel to the wilderness, and perform penance.
He told his brothers, “I see no joy or good in assuming the throne or in earthly happiness. Do govern the country yourself so I can go to the forest free.”
Arjuna spoke about the beauty of family life and all the good one may accomplish without sanyasa. Also speaking, Bhimasena did so angrily.
Unfortunately, you speak like a dimwit who has memorised the words of the sastras without knowing their significance, he said. The dharma of the kshatriyas is not sanyasa. A kshatriya’s responsibility is to lead an active life and carry out his assigned duties, not to retreat to the wilderness and stop working.
In addition, Nakula questioned the legitimacy of Dharmaputra’s proposition and argued that the route of work was the proper one to choose because the path of sanyasa was fraught with obstacles.
The same argument was made by Sahadeva, who pleaded: “You are my father, my mother, my teacher, and my brother. Keep with us; do not go from us.
As also, Draupadi spoke. We were justified in killing Duryodhana and his troops. We shouldn’t regret it, why? The execution of just punishment is one of a king’s obligations. It is an unavoidable need of the role of the monarch and cannot be neglected. You have dealt the wrongdoers a due retribution. There is absolutely no reason for regret. It is now your solemn obligation to shoulder the responsibility of running the country in accordance with dharma. Stop weeping.
After giving Yudhishthira a thorough explanation of his obligations and providing examples, Vyasa urged him to travel to the city and assume the responsibility of governing the region.
At Hastinapura, Yudhishthira was rightfully crowned. Yudhishthira went to where Bhishma was waiting to die on his bed of arrows and asked for his blessing and dharma guidance before assuming the responsibilities of the State. The well-known Santiparva of the Mahabharata is this advice given by Bhishmacharya to King Yudhishthira.
After the speech was finished, Bhishma’s spirit left. In line with a tradition, the monarch went to the Ganga and offered libations for the comfort of the deceased.
Following the ritual, Yudhishthira climbed the bank. He remained there for a long until the awful events all flooded back into his memory, and after being overpowered by immense anguish, he collapsed to the ground like an elephant that has been shot by a hunter.
Bhima approached his elder brother, giving him a loving touch and comforting words. Additionally, Dhritarashtra stood up and addressed Yudhishthira, saying, “You shouldn’t grieve like this. Rise up and control the kingdom that is waiting for you, with the help of your brothers and friends. Doing what corresponds to the position of king is your current responsibility. Gandhari and I can handle the sadness. In line with the dharma of warriors, you prevailed in combat. The tasks related to that triumph are now awaiting your attention. Being the fool I was, I disregarded Vidura’s advice and made a serious mistake. I fooled myself by listening to Duryodhana’s stupid remarks. The splendour has faded away like gold glimpsed in a dream. My one hundred boys have vanished into thin air. But now that I have you as my son. Do not be sad.”
Keep Mahabharat Book at Home and Read Daily – DO NOT FALL TO FAKE PROPAGANDA and Allow Enemies to Weaken our Dharma and Bharat
This historical epic Mahabharat is known as fifth Veda. It is a common misconception spread by mlecchas; muslims and christian missionaries, and secular Hindus that reading Mahabharat or keeping it at home will likely lead to arguments and fighting. All of this misinformation was spread by illiterate mlecchas and anti-Hindus, and it is completely incorrect. It is done to mentally weaken Hindus so that they avoid reading Mahabharat. Because Mahabharat invokes bravery, pride and sense of confidence in Hindus.
Keep a copy of Mahabharat at home and read it online at the HariBhakt website. Mahabharat is rightly called the fifth Veda for Kaliyuga people because it is a tool and guidance to invoke confidence and bravery in Sanatan Dharmi Hindus.
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