In the previous episode, we had witnessed Bhagawan Krishna rendering some important words of advice directly to Duryodhana amidst the entire lot of people assembled in the Hastinapura courtroom. As King Dhritarashtra laments in front of everyone that he has completely failed to convince Duryodhana to mend his ways and not to go on the warpath with Yudishtra, Bhagawan Krishna takes over and He tries to inculcate some good thoughts in Duryodhana’s mind. He explains how “Dharma” is not by the side of Duryodhana and with this situation if he goes for a war, he will be the biggest loser. By doing whatever Duryodhana is doing, Bhagawan Krishna explains that it is not only going to destroy him but also the entire Kaurava clan as a whole! Bhagawan Krishna renders these words of advice amidst everyone and it is now Duryodhana’s turn to respond. Atleast now does Duryodhana realize his folly? Let us continue with what happened at the Hastinapura courtroom at this important juncture.
Moving on thus, it is now Duryodhana’s turn to respond, isn’t it? Duryodhana says thus, “Oh Krishna! Do you even know what you are talking about, and that too at Hastinapura courtroom? I will never ever pay heed to someone who is supporting that stupid Yudishtra! How dare you tell me that I should part with my kingdom with that listless person? Yudishtra is my enemy. He is not a good person by heart. I know about him very well. He is a cunning fellow! He is slowly trying to dominate over me and my father and I would never ever allow this to happen. Oh Krishna! Let me tell you one thing very clearly now – You asked me to give Indraprasthra to Yudishtra. But I will not give even an inch of land from both Indraprastha and Hastinapura to Yudishtra! This is my firm decision! You may have your own opinions, but I’m very firm with mine! If Yudishtra wants a share of the kingdom, let him wage a war and take it if he can win over me!”
As Duryodhana says thus, Bhishmachaarya fumes with anger! The entire courtroom is stunned upon listening to Duryodhana’s words! Bhishmachaarya replies to Duryodhana angrily, “Oh Duryodhana! Please stop this stupidity of yours! You do not even know what you’re talking about and that too in front of Bhagawan Krishna, of all the people! How dare you talk against Bhagawan Krishna’s words? How dare you embarrass Him like this?” Even as Bhishmachaarya fumes with anger thus, Bhagawan Krishna too gets irritated. He says thus, “Oh Duryodhana! Let me tell you clearly – This is your last opportunity to mend your ways! If you’re not doing so, only God can save you! Do not expect any favourable results on your side from here on! Your stupidity and your arrogance are going to pave the way for your downfall!”
As Bhagawan Krishna angrily replies thus, Duryodhana fumes with more and more anger and arrogance! With a wink of his eye, Duryodhana instructs his servants to “do the needful”! We’ve already witnessed that Duryodhana has laid a trap to arrest Bhagawan Krishna and to bring Him into his fold, isn’t it? As per the plan, there is a huge pit dug beneath Bhagawan Krishna’s “Aasana” and with Duryodhana’s instruction, the servants open up the pit with a rope! Now when the rope is released, the “Aasana”, along with Bhagawan Krishna seated in it are going to go down into the pit! Thus, as per Duryodhana’s plan, Bhagawan Krishna falls into the pit in front of everyone in the Hastinapura courtroom! This plan is not known to either King Dhritarashtra or Bhishmachaarya or Guru Dhronachaarya, or Vidura or Sanjaya. This is a secretive plan done by Duryodhana and as Bhagawan Krishna falls into the pit, the entire courtroom is stunned to bits! Till now atleast, there was only a war of fiery words being exchanged between Duryodhana and Bhagawan Krishna, however, now Duryodhana has gone one step ahead to go on the offensive against Bhagawan Krishna to trap Him physically as well!
Now, as Bhagawan Krishna falls into the pit, all hell breaks loose at Hastinapura! This is the pinnacle point! So for today, let us understand up to this point and in the next episode, we shall witness Bhagawan Krishna’s reaction to this big insult that He had to undergo! Stay tuned for an important accord! 🙂
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