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Mail: [email protected] Facebook: Dutta Talks Instagram: wmantrani74 Mobile/ Whatsapp: +91 6291072979 কুরুক্ষেত্রের এই মহাযুদ্ধের কথা অনেকেরই অজানা ! | Mahabharat | Dutta Talks #mahabhrat #mahabharatinbengali #anicentindianhistory #ancienthistoryinbengali #duttatalks #indianhistory #indianhistoryinbengali The Vasus and the Curse of Vashistha The Vasus are eight elemental deities in Hindu cosmology, representing aspects of nature and cosmic order. Their names are: Dyu, Prabhasa, Aha, Dhruva, Arka, Dosha, Vasu, and Anila. They are known for their radiance, power, and close association with Indra and the other gods. One day, the Vasus, along with their wives, were roaming the earth. When they came near the hermitage of the great sage Vashistha, one of the Vasus’ wives saw Nandini, the sage’s divine cow, who had the power to grant anything. Enchanted by the cow and wanting it for herself, she urged her husband Dyu, the leader of the Vasus, to take it. Dyu, despite knowing that it was wrong, gave in to his wife’s request. He stole Nandini from Vashistha’s ashram, with the help of the other Vasus. The Sage’s Wrath and the Curse Rishi Vashistha, upon discovering the theft, was enraged. Though a sage, he was also a powerful spiritual figure with command over divine energies. He cursed all eight Vasus to be born as mortals on earth, a fate considered deeply undesirable for celestial beings. Realizing their mistake, the Vasus repented and begged for forgiveness. Vashistha, softened by their remorse, partially lifted the curse. He declared that seven of the Vasus would be freed from earthly existence shortly after birth. However, Dyu, the chief instigator and actual thief of the cow, would have to live a long mortal life on earth, bound by dharma, pain, and duty. The Earthly Birth as Bhishma The Vasus were later born as the sons of Ganga, the river goddess, and King Shantanu of the Kuru dynasty. As each child was born, Ganga drowned them in the river—honoring their celestial wish to be released from the curse immediately. However, when the eighth child—Dyu—was born, Shantanu stopped her from killing the baby. This child was named Devavrata, and he grew up to be Bhishma—the mighty grandsire of the Kauravas and Pandavas. Bound by a vow of celibacy and allegiance to the Kuru throne, Bhishma lived a life of extraordinary sacrifice and suffering, just as Vashistha had decreed for Dyu. The Duel Between Bhishma and Parashurama: Dharma in Conflict The epic Mahabharata, with its vast canvas of human emotions, divine interventions, and moral dilemmas, is replete with memorable episodes. Among these, the confrontation between Bhishma and Parashurama stands out not just for its martial grandeur, but also for its profound philosophical underpinnings. This battle, fought not for personal gain but in defense of principle, is a unique moment in the Mahabharata where two towering figures—both paragons of righteousness—find themselves on opposing sides of a moral divide. Context and Background The conflict between Bhishma and Parashurama was not born out of enmity but duty. Amba, the princess of Kashi, had been abducted by Bhishma along with her sisters Ambika and Ambalika during their swayamvara to be married to Vichitravirya, Bhishma’s half-brother. However, upon learning that Amba was already in love with another king, Bhishma allowed her to return—only to be rejected by both her lover and society, tainted by her abduction. Amba, consumed by humiliation and rage, pleaded with Bhishma to marry her. Bound by his vow of lifelong celibacy, Bhishma refused. Finding no recourse, she sought justice from Parashurama, Bhishma’s teacher and the warrior-sage who had vowed to punish any wrongdoer. The Battle Unfolds Parashurama, bound by his kshatriya dharma to uphold the dignity of women and rectify injustice, challenged Bhishma to battle. Bhishma, although reluctant to raise arms against his revered guru, accepted the challenge, recognizing his own duty as a warrior to defend his decisions and honor. The duel between the two mighty warriors lasted for twenty-three days. The battlefield echoed with celestial weapons—divine astras like the Brahmastra, Pashupatastra, and Vajra were invoked. The elements themselves seemed to bend under the force of their fury. Neither could gain the upper hand, for both were invincible in their own right—Parashurama, the destroyer of the Kshatriya class; Bhishma, the man blessed with the boon of choosing his time of death. Eventually, Bhishma invoked the Praswapanastra, a weapon that would put Parashurama to sleep without harming him. As he aimed to release it, the gods and sages intervened, pleading for peace. Recognizing the futility of the battle and acknowledging Bhishma’s unassailable righteousness, Parashurama ended the duel and withdrew.