In the previous episode, we had witnessed Bhagawan Krishna commencing His important accord to King Dhritarashtra. Even though it was meant to address King Dhritarashtra, Bhagawan Krishna smartly trained His guns towards Duryodhana and Co. as well. Bhagawan advises King Dhritarashtra to strike a balance between his sons and his brother Paandu’s sons and not to encourage differences between them. Both as a father and as a king, King Dhritarashtra has to discharge his duties in a neutral manner. If this is not going to happen, disaster is in the making and it cannot be ruled out! Bhagawan Krishna clearly communicates this message to King Dhritarashtra, even as Duryodhana is looking on. Bhagawan Krishna also clearly explains why the key decision of going for a war or not rests only with King Dhritarashtra and not with anybody else. If he takes a decision and mends his son’s ways, war can still be avoided and the matter can be resolved amicably.
Driving home this point once again, Bhagawan Krishna explains thus, “Oh King Dhritarashtra! Please remember one thing very clearly – You might think that you have great warriors like Bhishmachaarya and Guru Dhronachaarya alongside you. Yes, I agree that they are great warriors and on any given day, they can spell doomsday to any enemy possible. However, you’ve to also remember that “Dharma” is not on your side. Only for the side wherein “Dharma” is present, victory is possible. Yudishtra might not have the firepower that you have. However, “Dharma” is on his side and it will be very difficult to overcome him in the war. Moreover, the side in which I am, will always win! I will always stand by “Dharma” and lean by the side which follows “Dharma” meticulously!”
As Bhagawan Krishna explains thus, Parasurama who is also in the courtroom, gets up immediately. Many of us know who Bhagawan Parasurama is – He is also an older incarnation of Bhagawan Vishnu, just like how Bhagawan Krishna and Bhagawan Rama are. Hence, Bhagawan Parasurama talks amidst the courtroom thus, “Oh King Dhritarashtra! I’ve had a unique opportunity in life to worship “Nara” and “Narayana” at Bhadrinaatha Kshetra a long time ago. I know of someone who tried to wreak havoc with this duo and I also know how much suffering that person had to undergo in life. Please understand that this same “Nara” whom I’m talking about has incarnated as Arjuna and “Narayana” whom I’m talking about has incarnated as Bhagawan Krishna. Oh King Dhritarashtra! This “Nara-Narayana” combine is none other than “Arjuna-Bhagawan Krishna” combine today. You do not know how closely knit both of them are! Arjuna is a great warrior, aided by Bhagawan Krishna. Both of them cannot live without each other and their bonding is so unique! Hence, King Dhritarashtra! Please understand the fact that this “Nara-Narayana” combine can never be defeated, even if you send the best-in-class warriors against them! It is always better to call it truce at this time and educate Duryodhana on the disastrous consequences that will arise if he takes on this “Nara-Narayana” combine in the battlefield! Oh King Dhritarashtra! Please pay heed to my words and do not let your entire clan get destroyed right in front of all our eyes! This would be disastrous, not only for your family, but also for the Hastinapura kingdom as a whole!”
Saying thus, Bhagawan Parasurama renders his words of advice to King Dhritarashtra and for today, let us understand up to this point. In the next episode, Bhagawan Parasurama is going to narrate the important “Garuda-Charitra” to explain how Bhagawan Krishna is the ultimate supremo of this world! Stay tuned for this interesting accord! 🙂
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