In the previous episode, we had witnessed Bhagawan Krishna “spilling the beans” about the upcoming Kurukshetra war, which is looming large at the moment! By providing Sanjaya with a great divine spiritual experience, Bhagawan Krishna secretly tells Sanjaya that the entire fiasco is all His divine “Leela” and things are going to lead to the inevitable war between the Kauravas and the Paandavas. Bhagawan Krishna explains this to Sanjaya and in turn, Sanjaya explains this to King Dhritarashtra confidentially after the courtroom session is over. We are at this moment wherein Sanjaya is explaining Bhagawan Krishna’s opinion on the entire feud that is brewing up between the two camps, as questioned by King Dhritarashtra. We’ve also seen that Bhagawan Krishna specifically has chosen Sanjaya to give out this vital information because He knows that Sanjaya will goof it up in his own brilliant way and send out a stern warning to King Dhritarashtra and Duryodhana on the upcoming danger.
Moving on thus, Sanjaya continues with his accord to King Dhritarashtra. Sanjaya says thus, “Oh King Dhritarashtra! As Bhagawan Krishna spilled out this stunning news that He is the one who takes the final decision of going for an inevitable war, I asked Him the reason for His extremely harsh decision. Bhagawan Krishna said to me thus – Oh Sanjaya! On that ill-fated day when Draupati called out to me with my divine name – “Govinda”, my heart melted towards her unconditional devotion towards me! I had tears in my eyes! Immediately I decided to act and thus, with my divine “Anugraha”, Draupati was saved from facing more embarrassment. However, I feel that I’ve not done complete justice to Draupati still. The moment she called out my divine name “Govinda”, I became indebted to her! Hence, I’m just waiting for the right time to clear off my debt to Draupati and the only way to clear it off is to ensure the war taking place between the two camps! Duryodhana can never run away without answering tough questions for whatever he has done in the past! He thinks that he can escape anything and everything in this world, but his “Karma” will catch up with him very soon! Oh Sanjaya! I’ve been suffering from the debt of Draupati for all these years! My heart is in pain! Please convey this message confidentially to King Dhritarashtra, Bhishmachaarya and Guru Dhronachaarya!”
Sanjaya continues thus, “Oh King Dhritarashtra! Such was the message from Bhaagwan Krishna to all of us! If Bhagawan’s heart has to pain, you can imagine the level of atrocities Duryodhana has committed in the past and is still committing in the present. Hence, if this continues further, there is no use of protecting anyone from anything. The damage is increasingly becoming inevitable and all we can do is to prepare our mind to face it! If Bhagawan has decided it, who are we to even question it further? Hence, please listen to me – There is no use of making attempts for any kind of peace talks in future!”
As Sanjaya gives a firm reply thus, King Dhritarashtra is also stunned to bits! He shakes with fear and asks back thus, “Oh Sanjaya! Please do not say that! I’m ready for any number of peace talks in the future and ultimately I want this issue to be amicably resolved. If required, I myself will volunteer for the same! Maybe, I shall take the hard decision of giving what Yudishtra’s share of Indraprastha and put this to an end!” As King Dhritarashtra says thus, Sanjaya replies further: “Oh King! I don’t think this is going to happen! You may give your best shot, but when Bhagawan has decided the course of action for the future, I do not think you can really interfere in it. Even if you do so, it will end in failure. Of course, I’m not saying that you should leave it off. Please keep trying your best, but pray to Bhagawan Krishna as you try! Moreover, from whatever I’ve understood from my conversation with Bhagawan Krishna is that, even if you think of resolving the issue amicably, fate would drive you towards “Adharma” only. It is too late for you and for Duryodhana to now shift back to the path of “Dharma”!
Saying thus, Sanjaya drops a bombshell upon King Dhritarashtra’s head! As we know, King Dhritarashtra is already confused upon which way to take and with this stunning accord from Sanjaya, he is getting confused even further! So for today, let us understand up to this point and in the next episode, we shall continue this discussion further! Stay tuned! 🙂
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