MAHABHARATHAM

(In Short Form)

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This Ithikasam was told by Rishi Vedhavyasar and written by Ganapathy with one of his horns
(tusk).
Bharathan was the son of Dhushyanthan and Sakunthala, daughter of Viswamithra and
Menaka.
Guru was the son of Bharathan and Pratheeban was the son of Guru. Santhanu was the son of
Pratheeban. King Santhanu belonged to Chandra Vamsam.

Santhanu ruled Hasthinapuram. He married Ganga Devi. They had seven children. All of them
were thrown into the river Ganga by Ganga Devi. Ganga Devi married the King Santhanu
with a condition that he should not ask her the reason for her action. So he kept quiet. When she
was about to throw the 8
th
child, the king could not control himself and he asked her why she
was doing that. Immediately she took the child from the king and left him also.

There was a reason for such action of Ganga Devi.

Ashtta Vasukkal tried to catch the cow Kamadhenu from Brahmma Rishi Vasishtar. They
were cursed by the Rishi that they would lose their Dhejas and also their colour and
intelligence. When they asked him for the Papa Vimochanam, the Maharishi told them that
they would be born to Ganga Devi and be killed by her immediately after birth and they
would get vimochanam. So those children were Vasukkal. The 8
th
vasu was Bhishmar
having the total strength of 8 vasus.

There were other names for Bhishmar namely Devavradhan and Gangeyan.

After that, the king Santhanu wanted to marry Sathyavathi. Sathyavathi was the daughter of
the king called Uparisaras of the country namely Sethi. She used to help people to cross the
river Yamuna with her Parisal or Odam. One day when the king was going on the bank of the
river Ganga, he noticed the reduction in the water level of the river. He was astonished to see a
boy to block the flow of water by his arrows. Within a short time, the boy disappeared. Santhanu
asked Ganga Devi who that boy was. He learnt that the boy was his son (Eighth) who was called
Bhishmar. The king was very happy and took him home.

When the king Santhanu went to the fisherman, who brought up Sathyavathi, the
fisherman put forth a condition that her son / sons only should rule the country and nobody else
including Bhishmar. But Santhanu could not accept that condition. As he could not marry
Sathyavathi, he was very sad and fell ill. Seeing his fathers condition Bhishmar asked the reason
for it. When he knew the reason, he told his father that he would not become a king after him and
also would not get married till his death to avoid any issue through him and he also told that he
would be a Brahmmachary throughout his life.

Then Santhanu married Sathyavathi. They had two sons namely Chitrangathan and Vichithra
Veeriyan. After Santhanus death, Chitrangathan became the king. Chithrangathan had a war
with the king of a country called Kantharva, his name was also Chitrangathan. The war was
for 3 years on the bank of the river called Iranvathi. Finally Chitrangathan was killed by the
king of Kantharva.

After that, Vichithra Veeriyan became the king. Bhishmar wanted to do the marriage of
Vichithra Veeriyan. At that time, the king of Kasi arranged for a Suyamvaram for his
daughters called
1. Amba 2. Ambalika 3. Ambika

Bhishmar kidnapped those three ladies for marriage with Vichithra Veeriyan.

But Amba told Bhishmar that she wanted to marry Salvan, the king of Sowbala as she
loved him. So, Bhishmar left her. But Salvan did not like to marry her as she was kidnapped by
Bhishmar in the presence of many kings gathered there.

Ambika and Ambalika were married to Vichithra Veeriyan.

As Salvan refused to marry Amba, she asked Bhishmar to marry her. But Bhishmar refused to
marry her. She got angry with Bhishmar and wanted to take revenge on him.

She did Thavas standing only on one toe for 12 years for a Boon from God Arumugam
on the bank of the river called Bakootha in Himalayas. Pleased by her devotion, the God
Arumugam gave her a garland made of lotus and told her that who wore that garland would be
the killer of Bhishmar. She went to many kings asking them to wear that garland and kill
Bhishmar. She also told that she would marry him. But no one could dare to wear it.

She went to a country called Panchalam and met the king Dhurupathan, she asked him to
wear that garland and kill Bhishmar. But the king denied it. Then she hanged the garland at the
entrance of the gate and left the country.

She approached Parasuramar and narrated the story. Parasuramar asked Bhishmar to marry her.
But he refused to marry her. There was a heavy fight between the two. No one could conquer
over another. So the fight was left abruptly. Parasuramar accepted his defeat and went away.

Amba did Thavam towards God Siva and Siva told her that she could not achieve her wish
during that life time. She could have it achieved in the next birth. She set fire to herself and died.

After that she was born to Dhurupathan. She was named Sikandi. One day when she was a
young girl, she wore that lotus garland hanging in the entrance of the palace. Dhurupathan saw
her wearing that garland and feared from the bad consequences that going to occur. He sent her
to the forest. After that she served Maharishi called Isheegar. Pleased by her service, the
Maharishi asked her to go to Gangothri and meet a Kandarvarajan called Dumburu who
would come there at the time of a festival called Vibajanam and also asked her to serve him.

Many kandharvas attended that festival. One of the kandharvas asked her, Sikandi, to give her
feminine gender and take masculine gender. Sikandi agreed to that proposal. She became a man
called Sikandi. Sikandi went to Dhurupathan and lived with her father.

Sikandi was the reason for the death of Bhishmar in Kurushekthra war.

Ambalika and Ambika lived with their husband, Vichithra Veeriyan for 7 years. Vichithra
Veeriyan died on account of illness. They had no issues. Their mother-in-law, Sathyavathi
wanted them to have heirs through Bhishmar. But he refused to do so. Then she thought of an
idea that her daughter-in-laws should have children through her first son, Maharishi
Vedhavyasar born through a maharishi called Parasarar. Parasarar told her that she was not
belonging to Fisherman kulam. He told her also that there was a king called Vasu. A fish
swallowed his semen and became pregnant. One day a fisherman took it home and brought up
the child born to that fish. So it was Sathyavathi.

Sathyavathi told them the above facts and also told them that they could have children through
her first son, Vedhavyasar.

Bhishmar also agreed to that proposal. Sathyavathi asked Vyasar to have sons with their
daughters-in-law Ambalika and Ambika. He accepted to fulfill his mothers wish. Ambika had a
blind son called Thiruthirashtiran, Ambalika had a white coloured son called Pandu. Having
seen such children Sathyavathi wanted another child through them. But the daughters-in-law sent
their servant woman to Vedhavyasar. The servant woman had a normal child called Vidhurar.
Since he did not belong to Rajavamsam, he could not become a king. So he became a minister.

As Thiruthirashtiran was a blind man, he could not become a king. So Pandu became the king
and ruled the country under the guidance of the eldest brother of his father, i.e. Bhishmar.

Bhishmar wanted Thiruthirashtiran and Pandu to get married.

So he arranged a marriage for Thiruthirashtiran with Kanthari, daughter of Subalan, the king of
Kanthara (Now, Kanthakar). After the marriage with Thiruthirashtiran, Kanthari tied a cloth
over her eyes with an intention that she should not see anything when her husband was a blind
man.

Pandu got married with Kundhi daughter of the king Kundhibojan.

A king from Yathu kulam was called Sooran. Sooran was the father of Vasudevar and grand
father of Lord Krishna.

Since Kundhibojan, son of Soorans fathers sister had no issue, Sooran gave his first child called
Prudhai to him for adoption. Kundhibojan named her Kundhi and brought up her.

Once, Kundhi served Dhurvasar Rishi when he was in their palace. Being happy with the
services of Kundhi, he gave her a boon that whenever she prays to a particular God (Devada)
she will have a child through that God.

She prayed to God Surya (Sun God), she had a male child with Kavacha Kundalam. (He was
called Karnan in later days) Being a spinster, she did not want to take the child with her. So,
she placed the child in a beautiful box along with some precious stones and a silk cloth. She left
the box in a river.

The child was found by Athirathan, sarathy of a chariot. He gave the child to his wife called
Radhai. So Karnan was also called Radheyan. After some days, Pandu was married to
Mathri, sister of Sallian, king of the country called Mathra.

Vidhurar was married to the daughter of the king, Devagan.

Pandu could not have children because of a curse of a rishi. So he wanted sons through his wife
Kundhi who could have children with the blessings of Gods as per the boon got form
Dhurvasar Rishi.

Their first child got with the blessings of God Yama Dharma was Yudhistirar also called
Dharmar.
Their second child got with the blessings of God Vayu was Bheeman.*
Their third child got with the blessings of God Devendran was Arjunan.
So, Kundhi had four children including Karnan.

Kundhi taught Mathri The Manthras to have children with the favour of Gods.
Mathri prayed Aswini Devas and had two children namely Nakulan and Sahadevan.

The Pandavas, the five sons got training from Sugan in handling weapons during the fight.
Uthistirar became well versed in handling spikes, spears. Beeman was good in handling
Kadhayutham. Arjunan learnt much in handling bows and arrows and became a famous archer.
Nagulan and Sahadevan were very good in handling swords and shields.

Pandu, while hunting in the forest killed a male deer when the deer was with its mate in a happy
mood. The male deer told Pandu that he was the son of a Rishi. As he was killed while he was in
a happy mood with the female deer, the deer gave a curse to Pandu- When he would approach
his wife or wives with the intention of Kamam and to produce sons / daughters, he would die.
So he had sons through Devas.

Kanthari had 100 sons and a daughter called Thuchchalai (also called Dusyala). The daughter
was married to a King called Sayathrathan. A Vysyakula woman was serving Kanthari.
Thiruthirashtiran had a son called Yuyuthsu through that servant woman. So Thiruthirashtiran
had 101 male children and 1 female child totalling 102 children.

Pandu felt sad as he could not have pleasure with his wives because of the curse of the son of a
Rishi (in disguise of a male deer). He fell ill. One day when Pandu and Mathri were in privacy in
a forest, Pandu had pleasure with his wife as he could not control himself. Immediately he died.
When cremation was done for the body of Pandu, Mathri entered the flame and killed herself.
Kundhi took care of 5 sons (Pandavas).

One day, Pandavas, Dhuryothanan and his brothers were showing their skills in the use of bows
and arrows in a public function arranged by the king Thiruthirashtiran. People gathered there
were astonished to see the skill of Arjunan.

At that time Karnan came with his bows and arrows to participate in the competition. He
challenged with Arjunan for a dual fight. But Krupar (Achariar/Guru) objected to it and also told
that Karnan did not belong to Rajakulam; so he could not fight with Arjunan. Dhuryothanan
made his friend, Karnan, the king of ANGA one of their countries, with the permission of
Bhishmar and Thiruthirashtiran. But due to Sun Set, the fight could not happen. From that time
onwards, Karnan became the closest friend of Dhuryothanan.

Dhronar was once ill treated by Dhrupathan, the king of Panchlam. So, Dhronar wanted to
take revenge on him through his disciples, both Pandavas and Gauravas. Dhronar asked them to
go to Panchalam and defeat the king and also had to bring him.

First, Dhuryothanan and his brothers along with their army went to Panchalam and fought with
Dhurupathan. But they could not defeat him; so they returned. Then the Pandavas had an hectic
fight with Dhurupathan and his army. They were able to win the battle. They brought the king
Dhurupathan before Dhronar. Dhronar was very happy. He pardoned the king and also gave back
half of his country to Dhurupathan.

The humiliated king of Panchalam wanted to take revenge on Dhronar. So he approached a
Munivar called Yajar to do yaham and there by he should get a son to kill Dhronar.
Yajar did the YAHAM and a warrior came out of that Homam with weapons. Anonymous
voice came from the sky telling that he would be the disciple of Dhronar and he would kill
Dhronar. He was named Thrustaththuiman. In the second homam Drowpathy came out. She
was black and beautiful. She was also named Krishnai and Panchali.

Thiruthirastiran wanted Yuthistirar to be coronated as Yuvaraja. Beeman, Arjunan, Nakulan
and Sahadevan were well versed in their individual skills and they were very much honoured by
all kinds of people.
So, Dhuryothanan feared that only Yuthistirar would become the king after Thiruthirastiran and
Yuthistirars heirs would become subsequent kings. Hence he and his heirs would not get any
chance of becoming king. So, he asked his father to do something that the Pandavas should go to
the forest and he should become the king.

Thiruthirastiran moved by his sons words, consulted a Brahmin called Kanikan who was the
minister of Sakuni; maternal uncle of Dhuryothanan. He told that Pandavas should be sent out of
Hasthinapuram and steps should be taken to kill them. Then, there would be no one other than
Dhuryothanan to become the king.

So, Dhuryothanan and his brothers collectively decided to send the Pandavas to a city called
Vaaranavadham. So, they and others spread the news that Vaaranavadham was a very
beautiful city and there was going to be a festival in which Pandavas along with their friends,
relatives and army could enjoy their lives. Thiruthirastiran also advised Pandavas to go there and
enjoy the festival.

Without knowing the hidden secret, Pandavas with their followers left Hasthinapuram for
Vaaranavadham. Dhuryothanan asked Purosanan to make arrangements to build a palace made
of wax (which could be easily burnt) wherein Pandavas with Kundhi should stay. He also told
that during the midnight, when Pandavas were asleep, the palace should be set fire and no one
could survive; people should also think that it was only an accident.

Knowing the cunning ideas of Gauravas, Vidhurar made a statement to Yuthistirar in such a way
that he (Dharma) only could understand it.

Vidhurar told one who was aware of things happening around him and with sharp intelligence
should know how a rat could escape when its holes were caught fire and he should be always
careful about what was happening around him.

Dharma understood the statement that something was going to happen to endanger their lives.
So, they were alert during the midnight when they were staying in the wax house. When it was
set fire, they escaped through a tunnel dug by Kanakan sent by Vidhurar. They stayed under a
banyan tree. At that time an Arakkan called Idimban and his sister called Idimbi came there and
wanted to eat the Pandavas. But Idimbi was pleased by the appearance of Beeman. She became a
beautiful lady and asked Beeman to marry her and also told him that she would save them from
her brother, Idimban. But Beeman denied her request and fought with Idimban and killed him.
Kundhi was very much pleased by the appearance and modesty of the girl Idimbi. She asked
Beeman to marry her. They got married and had a son called Kadothkajan. Idimbi was also
called Kamala Palikai. Idimbi and her son left Pandavas and Kundhi and promised to help
them whenever they were called.

The Pandavas stayed in a Brahmins house. Brahmin and his family were very poor. But they
shared whatever food they got with the Pandavas. One day an asuran called Bagan also called
Bagasuran, wanted to eat one of the members of Brahmins family. Brahmin and his wife could
not control their feelings. They began to cry and said I will go, no I will go, no no I will go. So
they wanted to save each other.

Hearing their grief and knowing the reason Kundhi sent Beeman to Bagasuran to kill him. He
saved not only that particular Brahmins family but also the entire people of the country called
EKACHAKRA whose king was unable to save them from the Arakkan.

When they lived in the Brahmins house, one day a Brahmin came and lived with them. He
asked them to go to Panchalam as the country was very fertile. There would be no problem for
food. He also told that if they went there disguising themselves as Brahmins, they would be
respected and honoured by Dhurupathan, King of Panchalam; he also told that the was going to
arrange for a Suyamvaram for his daughter Panchali also called Drowpathy.

They went to Panchalam and stayed at a house belonging to a potter. Leaving their mother
Kundhi in the potters house, they reached the Palace of Dhurupathan. Dhuryothanan,
Dhurvishakan, Dhurmukan, Karnan, Sakuni, Aswathaman and others came there. But they were
not able to identify the Pandavas as they were disguised as Brahmins. In that place Sri Krishnan
and BalaRaman were also there. They identified the Pandavas. Thrustathyuman brother of
Panchali announced that a person who belonged to a good Kulam, having strength and being
handsome and who could shoot the target with 5 arrows going through 5 gaps, while a wheel was
rotating, would marry his sister Krishnai.

Many kings like Jarasandan, Sallian, Dhuryothanan and Karnan could not shoot at the target. But
Arjunan came from the midst of the Brahmins and shot at the target with 5 arrows at a time.
Since he won the competition, Panchali was married to Arjunan. Gouravas got angry with
Dhurupathan for getting her daughter married to a Brahmin. So they fought with him. Pandavas
gave their support to Dhurupathan and drove away the enemies. After marriage Pandavas went to
the Potters house with Panchali. The door was locked inside. They told Kundhi from outside,
mother, today we have brought a beautiful fruit, immediately without opening the door and
without knowing what the fruit was, Kundhi asked her sons to share the same among themselves.
So she became the wife of Pandavas.

Advised by Dhronar, Bhishmar and Vidhurar, Thiruthirastiran asked Vidhurar to make
arrangements for bringing Pandavas, Kundhi, Drowpathy and Sri Krishnan to Hasthinapuram.
Vidhurar went to Panchalam and met the king, Dhurupathan. The king gave him a warm
welcome. Vidhurar gave precious stones and jewels to the king. He requested the king to send
Pandavas and Panchali along with him to Hasthinapuram. The king acceded to his request to
send them. So Pandavas, Kundhi, Drowpathy and Lord Krishna accompanied Vidhurar to
Hasthinapuram.

They were given a warm welcome by Thiruthirastiran, Dhuryothanan and his brothers along with
their respective wives. Then the king, Thiruthirastiran asked Dharma to go to Kandavaprastham
along with his brothers, wife and mother and rule half of the country given to them as share.

Yuthistirar consulted Lord Krishna and agreed to that. Dharma was coronated as the king of the
divided country. As per the advice of Lord Krishna, Viswakarma sent by Devendiran, built a
beautiful city called Indira Prastham. He also constructed a beautiful palace like Kuberans
palace. Pandavas lived in that palace and ruled the country. People were very happy.

The Pandavas had an agreement among themselves that Drowpathy should live with everyone in
his house for a period of 1 year, and no other person should go into the room where the particular
person was alone with Drowpathy in privacy.

One day a Brahmin came to Kandava Prastha Palace and cried that thieves had stolen his cows.
Hearing his cry, Arjunan consoled him and told him that he would get back his cows and let him
not worry about it.

He had his weapons like bow and arrows in a room where Dharma and Drowpathy were in
privacy. So, he could not enter the room. But he had promised the Brahmin that he would get
back his cows. Hence, he found no other way other than to enter the room and get his weapons.
He covered his face with a towel and entered the room; and brought the weapons. As he covered
his face, he did not see anything. But as per agreement, as he entered the room where Dharma
and Drowpathy were in privacy, he decided to go to forest and spend 12 months.

He caught the thieves and got back the cows to the Brahmin.

After completion of 12 months, he went to Dwaraka and met Sri Krishnan. He met a girl called
Subathirai; she was the daughter of VASUDEVAR and sister of Sri Krishnan and Balaraman.
Arjunan got married Subathirai with the blessings of Indiran, Vasudevar and Vasuki, Balaraman,
Sri Krishnan and other devas.

Arjunan went to Indira Prastham with Subathirai in a chariot. Subathirai was the sarathy. All the
people gave them a warm welcome.

As per Arjunas advice Subathirai met Drowpathy disguised as a yadhava woman dressed in a
simple way. Without knowing the fact that, Subathirai was the wife of Arjunan, Drowpathy
wished her that she would lead a happy wedded life with her husband and also beget a son.
Without knowing, Drowpathy wished her that she would lead a happy wedded life; so, she had to
accept her as the second wife of Arjunan.


A beautiful mandapam, studded with precious stones, gold, and valuable shining metals, was
constructed by Mayan, Devaloga sculptor, with the help of thousands of Kingaras. The
Mandapam contained many floors, balconies, water pools, with different types of stones and tiles
with different shapes. Beautiful flowers and fishes of different varieties were also there.

It was in such a way that it would be difficult to judge whether it was a pool or an ordinary floor.
The floors of the hall were in such a way that they were shining to look like a pool.

Naradar told Dharma that his father Pandu asked him to advise Dharma to do Rajasuya
yaham so that, he (Pandu) could live in Swargam with all comfort and luxuries equal to
Indiran. Hence, Dharma wanted to do Rajasuya yaham to fulfill his fathers wish.

Dharma told Sri Krishnan that he wanted to do Rajasuya yaham and requested Sri Krishnan to
advise him the ways and means of completing the yaham.

Sri Krishnan told that one king called Jarasandhan would not allow him to complete the
yaham. Hence, he should be killed.

Prukathrathan was the king of Mahada Nadu. He had no child. So, he prayed Munivar
Kousikan to wish him a son. Munivar gave him a fruit and asked him to give the same to his
wives (daughters of the king of Kasi). He gave it to his wives. His wives begot two separate
bodies having each one eye, one ear, one hand and one leg, as if a child cut into two parts.

Being afraid of the shape of the children, the wives gave them to their servants to be thrown into
a forest. The servants did the same. At that time a demon called Jarai came and saw the
children. She joined the two bodies together. Immediately they became one child with powerful
strength like Vajrayutham.

The child was called Jarachandan. Jarai gave the child to the king Prukathrathan and told
him that no one could win the child.

Kamsan, Krishanas uncle, had married the two daughters of Jarachandan. Kamsan was killed by
Sri Krishnan. Jarachandan gave much trouble to yathava kulam. Kannan could not kill him
as Jarachandan had a boon from Brahma Devar that no one from Yathava kulam could kill
him. So, Kannan could not kill him. He wanted him to be killed by Beeman

Lord Krishna told that he could be killed only by the way of wrestling and Beeman could do
that with the help of himself and Arjunan.

There was a heavy fight between them. Whenever Beeman tore Jarachandan into 2 pieces, they
became one and came alive. So, finally Sri Krishnan took a grass and cut it and put them upside
down. Having seen that, Beeman cut Jarachandan into 2 pieces and threw them upside down so
that they could not join together and become a man. So Jarachandan was killed.

Hence there was no hindrance to perform Rajasuya yaham. Sri Krishnan told that before doing
Rajasuya yaham Yuthistirar or his people should go to many countries and collect the
valuables from the kings. If they did not give, they should be conquered. So, the brothers of
Dharmar went to many countries and collected valuable contributions by way of jewels and
diamonds.

Such a way, Kadothkajan, son of Beeman, as per the advice of Sri Krishnan, went to Sri Lanka.
Vibishnanan, the king of Sri Lanka, knew that only as per the advice of Sri Krishnan, Dharma
was collecting contributions for the yaham. So, he gave gold, precious stones, jewels, golden
lotus, beautiful garments, golden cot, etc.

Thus Thick Vijayam was completed. The yaham was performed and many kings of various
countries were invited. Sisubalan was one of the invitees.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF SISUBALAN:

Sisubalan was the son of the king of Sethi. By birth, he had 3 eyes, 4 hands and ugly face. The
king was very much worried. He heard a voice from the sky that his son would become an
ordinary man when he was placed on the lap of a particular person and also added that his son
would be killed by the same person on later days.
So, when the child was placed on the lap of Sri Krishnan, his extra eyes and hands disappeared.
So, it was certain that God Sri Krishnan would kill Sisubalan. Sisubalans mother requested Sri
Krishnan not to kill her son. But Sri Krishnan told her that he would forgive his 100 crimes on
account of his misbehaviour including his intention to kill Sri Krishnan. If he did 101
th
crime he
would be killed.

When Pandavas at the advice of Bhishmar gave a special repute and welcome to Sri Krishnan,
Sisubalan got angry and told that when kings like him were there, how they could give special
honour to Sri Krishnan. He abused Sri Krishnan in such a way that no one other than Sri
Krishnan could tolerate him. But Sri Krishnan waited for 101
th
crime
and killed him.

After that, yaham was completed with the blessings of Sri Krishnan and other devas.

Dhuryothanan and his brothers were also invited for the function. They admired the beauty of the
palace.

Dhuryothanan along with his brothers walked in and around the palace. He lifted his dress
thinking that there was water stagnant on the floor but actually there was no water. He walked
over a floor thinking that there was no water but there was water and he was fully drenched. So,
he could not guess whether there was water or not. He was staggering, sometimes he fell.

Seeing this Pandavas, Drowpathy and also their servants laughed at him.


He was very much ashamed. He told his uncle, Sakuni, that they should construct a palace more
beautiful than that one; and Pandavas with Drowpathy should be invited for the Grahapravesam.
He also added that they should be insulted on that occasion.

So, similar palace was constructed and Pandavas were invited for the function.
Dhuryothanan wanted to utilise that occasion to seize all the properties of Pandavas and drive
them to the forest and also Panchali should be humiliated to the maximum extent.

Sakuni made a plan that Dharma should be invited for gambling, playing with dice and he should
be made to wage his properties including his brothers and Panchali.

Without knowing their cunning intention, Yuthistirar accepted the challenge. Sakuni a talented
person in rolling dice was made to roll the dice on their behalf.

Yuthistirar failed every time. He lost his properties, servants, soldiers, his brothers and also
Panchali. Dhuryothanan asked his brother Dutchathanan to drag her to the place where they were
assembled. Panchali had only one clothe around her body as she had mensus period. She was
brought to the middle of the hall and Dutchathanan began to remove her sari. She prayed Sri
Krishnan to save her. Sri Krishnan made the sari to grow faster than it was pulled by the cruel
Dutchathan. The pulled out sari was piled up like a hill. The wicked man could not continue it as
he was so tired that he could not even stand.

After that, Panchali prayed Bhishmar, Dhronar and other elders for justice. No one could answer
her. She asked her husband why they kept mum and stayed effectless when the cruelty was done
to her.

She took a vow unless Dutchathanan was killed and blood was applied to her hair, she would
not comb her hair. Beeman also took a vow that he would break the thigh of Dhuryothanan who
tapped it showing his happiness over the indecent behaviour of his brother, Dhtuchanan. All
Pandavas took vows to kill them in the war.

Thiruthirastiran felt very sorry for such a cruel and shameful behaviour of his sons. The king in
order to do justice to Panchali, asked her to get 3 varams (wishes) from him.

She asked that her husband Dharmar should be relieved from slavery, secondly the rest of the
Pandavas should also be relieved. She told that she did not want to ask the 3
rd
wish.

The Pandavas were left free with their kingdom and other properties waged in the gambling.

They returned to their country.

After that Dhuryothanan told his father that he was afraid of Arjunan and Beeman; so they
should be deprived of their property and be sent to the forest for 12 years and 1 more year they
should live without identifying themselves to anyone. If they were identified by anyone, they
should go again and spend 12 years in forest.
So, misguided by his son, Thiruthirastiran invited Dharma for gambling. Yuthistirar agreed for
the stake that if he failed he and his brothers should go to the forest and live there for 12 years
and on 13
th
year they should live Agnanavasam i.e. they should live without identifying
themselves to anyone. If they were identified they should live in the forest for 12 more years.

Alas! Dharmar again failed; so they had to go to forest and live 12 years. They went to the forest
with Panchali leaving their mother, Kundhi in the Palace.

Thiruthirastiran asked Vidhurar how Pandavas felt while leaving the city. Vidhurar said, when
the Pandavas were marching to the forest, Dharmar closed his face, Beeman stretched his hands,
Arjunan threw sand and mud on all sides, Sahadevan painted his face and Nagulan applied mud
on his face.

They did so to control their anger and grief. People were watching the scene; they were crying
and cursing Dhuryothanan, his brothers, and their father too for their cruel action. They also said
to one another that it was the evil indication that entire vamsam of Gauravas would Perish.

At that time Naradhar Maharishi came there and told them that all Gouravas would die in the war
because of their evil action.

When Pandavas went to the forest, the Brahmins also accompanied them. Dharmar told them that
he and his brothers had nothing to offer them either food or anything; they themselves were
eating available fruits and vegetables. So he asked them to leave them. But they were adamant
that they would not leave them in that condition. They also told that they would take care of
themselves and pray god for Pandavas.

On hearing that Dharmar could not control his feeling, he sat down and felt his inability to offer
them anything.

At that time a Brahmin named Sownakar told Dharmar that he was a great man having good
qualities and no grief should affect him; he would also succeed at the end.

Dhowmiar, Pandavas prohithar, who accompanied them to the forest asked Dharmar to pray
God Surya to relieve them from darkness and show them light. Accordingly Dharmar did the
prayer.

God Surya gave a vessel and told that they would have enough food every day for 14 years.
Yuthistirar gave the bowl (Achchaya Pathiram) to Panchali to prepare food for all.
Panchali had enough food to serve all the people present there. At last, she would have the food.
After satisfying all the people including herself there would be no food. So, Panchali used to
wash the bowl and keep it for the next day.

To kill Gauravas Arjunan wanted to have powerful weapons from Indiran and other devas. As
per Indirans advice Arjunan observed Thavam standing on a single toe and keeping his hands
clutched together over his head for months together, without food or water. His skin dried and he
became weak. Seeing that, Maharishis complained to God Siva that they were afraid of that
person, who was doing such a horrible Thavam.

God Shiva went to that place disguising himself as a hunter. He saw an asuran called Muhasuran
son of thithi disguised himself as a pig and was ready to kill Arjunan. Arjunan also felt it. So, he
shot an arrow. Simultaneously God Siva shot the pig with his arrow. So there were 2 arrows on
the body of the pig. Arjunan told that he only sot the pig first, but the hunter told that he shot the
pig at first; so it belonged to him. They started fighting each other.
Finally Arjunan came to know that the hunter was God Siva. He prayed to him to give him a
powerful weapon. God Siva gave him an Asthram called Pasupatham also called
Brahmasiras.

Siva asked Arjunan to use the weapon very cautiously as no one could bear the injury caused by
the weapon. The weapon once shot will return back to him. Siva asked Arjunan to go to
Devalokam and meet Indiran.

Arjunan went to Devalokam and saw a white elephant with 4 tusks called Iravatham. He met
Indiran. Indiran kept him on his lap and kissed him on his forehead (as Arjunan was the son of
Indiran). He spent 5 years joyfully. Indiran asked Arjunan to have Chitrasenan as his friend
and learn dance from him.

Oorvasi devaloka dancer saw Arjunan and wanted to have him. But Arjunan denied her request.
Oorvasi got angry and cursed him that he would become EUNUCH (i.e. a person neither male
nor female).

Indiran told Arjunan not to worry about it; he could utilise the curse when he was in
Agnanavasam. After that he would be alright. He was in Indiralokam for many months.

Everybody including Panchali felt his absence. Hence Yuthistirar and others did not like to
continue to live in Kamayaha Vanam in the absence of Arjunan.
Pandavas except Arjunan following Lomasa munivar went to the south for pilgrimage and had
bath in holy rivers. They took bath in Gothavari and Gomathi rivers. Then they went to Kailash.
They had Dharsan of Ahaya Gangai. They had bath in Bahirathi. In the forest there were
lakes with beautiful flowers.

A lotus fell before Drowpathy from the north. She took the flower. It had 1000 petals with sweet
smell. Panchali wanted to have some more flowers. She asked Beeman to bring them. Beeman
went to the north following the wind. He went to the farthest places in search of the flowers. He
crossed many thick forests and hills. At one place Sri Hanuman was sleeping. He heard the noise
made by Beeman while crossing that place. Anjaneya knew that he was his brother, Beeman ,
and if he had to continue his journey he had to meet many troubles. So, he wanted him to divert
the direction of his path.

Hence, he made a thunder noise with his tail. Beeman heard that noise and came towards that
place. He saw a vanaram lying on the way. Hanuman asked Beeman why he should disturb him
while he was asleep. Beeman asked him to give way to go. But Hanuman asked him not to
continue his journey in that particular path and he had to meet many hardships if he had to go in
that way and so he should return and go in other way. But Beeman insisted to go only in that
way. Hanuman asked him to cross over him if he wanted to go. But Beeman told him that it was
not fair to cross a person as per Dharma. Hanuman asked him to lift his tail and go if he could.
Beeman tried to lift his tail in vain. Hanuman told him that he was the son of Vayu. He showed
him his Viswaroopam. Hanuman told that he was his brother. He also added that he would be in
the flag of Arjunans chariot during the war and destroy the enemies.

Then Beeman proceeded his journey to Sowkanthivanam belonging to Kuberan guarded by
many demons. Beeman saw a beautiful stream with sweet water. It was surrounded by
Sowkanthi flower plants with beautiful flowers. Seeing Beeman the demons asked him who he
was and why he came there. Beeman told him that he came there to take some sowkanthivanam
flowers for Panchali. The demons did not allow him to pluck the flowers. Beeman fought with
them and killed many demons. Then he took the flowers. The demons went to kuberan and
narrated the incident. Kuberan told them that he knew Beeman was taking flowers for
Drowpathy; and there was nothing to worry.

While Pandavas were living in Narayana Ashram at Badhri along with Brahmins, Jadasuran a
rakshasha was also with them disguising himself as a Brahmin. His motive was to steal
Pandavas arrows, bows, and other weapons along with Drowpathy.
When Beeman and Kadothkajan were not in the Ashram, Jadasuran became to his real shape of
big demon and took all the weapons along with Panchali, Dharmar, Nagulan and Sagadevan.
Dharmar advised him to release them as his deeds were against Dharma. But he did not leave
them. Hence Dharmar increased his body weight to such a level that the Arakan could not walk
fast. Meanwhile Beeman came and killed Jadasuran and saved his brothers and Panchali.

Pandavas lived in Kamyaga Forest for 6 years and in Kanthamadana Forest for 4 years. So,
they completed 10 years in the forest. They had to spend 2 more years in the forest. Beeman told
Yuthistirar that they were in the 11
th
year and would soon complete 12
th
year; and they had to
complete Agnana Vasam. After that they would fight with Dhuryothanan and others and get
back their regime. Dharmar also agreed to his words. They lived in Visaka Boopam near
Yamuna river.

One day Beeman went into the forest for hunting. He hunted many wild animals. At that time, he
saw a very big python which used to live in a place called giridurkkam. It was very big, and
had long teeth and cave like mouth.
That snake caught Beeman. Beeman could not bear the pain. He asked the snake why it caught
him. The snake answered him that it was very hungry and had to eat him. Beeman asked the
snake how it could get so much strength, and also asked it if it got the strength from God or by
practice. The snake told that it was one of his (Beemans) ancestors called Nagushan
belonging to Chandra vamsam. His fathers name was Ayu. Nagushan used to travel in a
Palanquin carried by Brahmins and rishis. On day he asked the Brahmins to go faster Sarpa
sarpa. Agasthiar Rishi, one of the carriers of the palanquin got angry and cursed that since he
asked them to go fast(sarpa- also means snake) he should become a snake and the Rishi gave him
a sabavimochanam that when a person could answer some questions put forth by the snake, he
would become Nagushan.

So, Nagushan asked the following questions to Yuthistirar who came there for the rescue of his
brother, Beeman.
1. Who was Brahmin?
Dharmar told that one who had good behaviour, was helping others, speaking only truth
and knowing 4 vedas etc.

2. Some facts about the four castes
4 castes: Kshathryas, vysyas, Brahmins and Suthras
Dharmar told the duties of the 4 castes and he answered the questions of the serpant.

Now Dharmar asked some questions to be answered by the snake. Who would get a better place
than the one who knew vedas
The snake answered one who followed Ahimsa, the truth and move with people
friendly and had helping nature would get a better place than the other one.

Yuthistirar asked another question which is better between truth and Alms (Sathyam and
dhanam)
The snake replied sometimes truth is better than giving Alms and sometimes giving
Alms is better than truth

The snake answered all the questions of Dharmar. Then the snake became Nagushan because of
Sabavimochanam.

Pandavas shifted their residence to Kamyavanam. At that time Arjunan returned from Indira
Lokam after obtaining powerful weapons like Kandeepam, Vajrayutham etc. from different
Gods.
One day a Brahmin came from Pandavas to Thiruthirastiran. He told the king that Pandavas were
suffering in the forest being affected by rain, cold, summer etc. and they became thin and weak.
On hearing that, the king was moved very much but he could not do anything against his sons.

Knowing that Pandavas suffered very much in the forest, Karnan and Sakuni went to
Dhuryothanan and told him that it was the time to ridicule the Pandavas by giving surprise visit
with their wives dressed with costly dresses and precious jewels and also with Army.
Dhuryothanan also accepted the proposal.

Karnan and Sakuni told the king Thiruthirastiran, that good number of cows had come to
Kamyahavanam and they had to take them; Dhuryothanan had to go for hunting as a Prince.
So, they asked the king to give his permission to go over and hunt.

After getting kings permission, Karnan, Sakuni, Dhuryothanan, his brothers, their wives went
there along with a big army,of elephants and horses to show their prosperity.

Dhuryothanan and others stayed in a place 2 miles away from Kamyaha vanam with
comfortable housing facilities. They collected the cows. They enjoyed dancing, singing and
hunting wild animals.

Dharmar along with his brothers and Panchali was doing yaham on the bank of the pool called
Dwaitham.
Dhuryothanan and others went there and asked their servants to construct tents.
A Kantharva king belonging to the territorial area of Kuberan came and was bathing along with
beautiful girls called Apsaras. The securities guarding the pool asked Dhuryothanan and others to
vacate that place immediately. But Karnan picked up quarrel with the guards. Dhuryothanan
having heard the incident started fighting with them.

Kandarvas chieftain, Chitrasenan, came and captured Dhuryothanan , Dhutchchathan,
Vivimsathi, and others. He also tied their hands behind and began to take them to their place.
Having seen that the left out people of Dhuryothanan went to Dharmar and begged him to save
Dhuryothanan and others.
Dharmar wanted to save them but Beeman and Arjunan said that they had cheated them and
given much trouble to them. But Dharmar told them that they were their kith and kins, and it was
their duty to save them.
In the meantime Dhuryothanan cried loudly and begged Pandavas to save him. Yuthistirar asked
Arjunan to save him. Arjunan went to Cithrasenan and asked him to release Dhuryothanan and
others. But he refused. So, there was a battle between the two sides. At one point, Chitrasenan
recognized Arjunan as a friend and apologized. Arjunan also recognized him. Then they stopped
fighting. Dhuryothanan and others were released. Dharmar asked Dhuryothanan not to do such
things thereafter. Dhuryothanan being ashamed of the incident returned to his country.

Badly advised by wicked Dhuryothanan, Dhurvasar Rishi went to the forest to see Pandavas.
Pandavas had finished their lunch with the help of Achchaya pathiram which could give
whatever food they wanted to eat; but it would give only once a day.
When Dhurvasar came to their hut, lunch was finished and nothing was there to offer. So,
Drowpathy was upset and prayed Sri Krishnan to save her from the rishi who used to be very
angry and curse people.
Sri Krishnan came and asked Panchali to bring the vessel. He saw a little bit of rice left out in the
vessel. Sri Krishnan swallowed the bit of rice telling that rishi and his followers should be
satisfied and feel stomach full.

Dhurvasar rishi and his followers felt that their stomachs were full and could not eat at the
Pandavas house. They wanted to escape from the anger of Pandavas and Panchali, so they ran
away.

Pandavas completed 13 years in Dwaitha vanam. They had to spend 1 more year without being
known to others. That was called Agnanatha vasam i.e. they should not be recognized as
Pandavas.
So, they went to Virada country to spend that year. The king of Viradam was very honest,
pious,helping others in distress and also living as per Dharma. So Yuthistirar told his brothers
that they had to spend the last 1 year in Virada country in disguised manner as following:

Dharmar named as Kangan would serve in the assembly of the king telling that he was the best
friend of Dharmar.

Beeman would serve as chef naming himself as Vallaban. He should introduce himself as the
personal servant of Dharmar.
Arjunan would disguise himself as a lady wearing bangles, earrings, necklace, saree, etc. in the
name of Prukannalai and he (she) would teach dance to the ladies in the Andhapuram of the
Queen. He should introduce himself as the companion of Drowpathy.

Nagulan could take care of horses in the stable in the name of Thamakrantha. He should
introduce himself as the caretaker of horses in the stable of Yuthistirar.

Sahadevan should take care of cows in the name of Dhantharipalan.

Panchali would serve as a servant to the Queen Sudhetinai in the name of Sairanthari
introducing herself as a servant of Drowpathy.

Yuthistirar went to the palace of the king of Viradam. He entered the assembly hall of the king.
He carried dice made of gold and Diamonds. He introduced himself as one named Kangan, the
friend of Yuthistirar; he belonged to Vyagrbatha kothram and he had no one to support him.
He added that since, Yuthistirar was defeated in the game of gambling i.e. by rolling dice, he left
the country with his brothers; so he also left the country and came there in search of a job and he
would spend 1 year there. The king was very much pleased by his appearance and words. So, he
asked him to stay in the country.

Then, Beeman came to the assembly hall and met the king. He introduced himself as Vallaban.
He told that he wanted to be the chef and cook very delicious food to the taste of the king and
also added that he would do wrestling with the wrestlers if the king allowed. The king was very
much pleased and Beeman was appointed as the chef.

Then Arjunan came to the palace dressed himself as a lady. He looked like an EUNUCH. He
introduced himself as Prukannalai. He told the king that he would dance well and he could
teach dance to the ladies in the Andapuram and also to his daughter, the princes called Utharai.

Nagulan came and met the king. He introduced himself Thaamakranthi. He told the king that
he knew about horses i.e. their angalakchanam, breed, qualities etc. and he could also take care
of horses. The king allowed him to take care of the horses in the stable.

Sahadevan came and introduced himself to the king as Dhandharipalan and he could take care
of cows. The king allowed him to do so.

Next, Drowpathy came. She was brought to the queen called Suthatinai. Drowpathy told her
that she had served and worked for Drowpathy and Sathyabama and she would make beautiful
garlands and necklaces made of pearls and dress her hair. Queen was very much pleased and she
was appointed as her servant.

Pandavas spent nearly 10 months in Viradam and they had to spend rest of the days to complete
Agnana vasam.

One day Keechakan brother-in-law of the king came to Panchali and tried to misbehave with her.
Having come to know of that Beeman asked Drowpathy to call Keechakan to a particular place
where he could kill him.

Keechakan came to that place to meet Drowpathy. Beeman came there and killed him and his
brother also.
Pandavas completed the 12
th
year (Agnana vasam). One day Susarma, Senathipathy of
Dhuryothanan told him that Keechakan was killed. Since the king of Viradan lost his powerful
brother-in-law Keechakan they could attackViradam and bring the country under their control.
Dhuryothanan accepted his suggestion. They went to Viradam and captured many cows.
Sathaneegan, Mathiratchasan and Suryathaththan, brother-in-laws of Viradan also got ready to
fight against Gouravas.

Yuthistirar told the king that he, Vallaban, Thamakranth and Dhantharipalan could fight along
with the king against Thirikarthas who attacked the country Machcha and abducted the cows of
gopalargal(yadhavas). Since, Yadhavas could not face Thirikarthas, they sought the help of king
Virada. The king accepted the suggestion. Pandavas fought against the Thirikathas. In the battle
Viradan was defeated by Susarma and he was captured by Susarma. Beeman fought with
Susarma and captured him. Beeman released Viradan and the cows. Susama went to the king and
apologized for his action and also requested him to forgive him and release him alive. He was
allowed to go.

In the meantime, Dhuryothanan, Bhismar, Dhronar, Krupar, Karnan, Aswaththama,
Dhuchchathan and others attacked the countryMachcha and brought thousands of cows under
their control.

So, the king of Viradam and the prince Uththaran had to fight against Gauravas. Pandavas
came forward to help them. Arjunan (Pragannaalai) became the sarathy for the prince.

Seeing the big army of Dhuryothanan, he was frightened and told Arjunan (Pragannaalai) that he
could not fight them. He dropped his weapons and began to run. Arjunan stopped him and asked
him to fight against the enemies; he would also help him in the battle.

Arjunan disclosed himself that he was Arjunan disguised as Pragannaalai, who could defeat the
enemies in the battle. The prince acceded to his request. There was a heavy battle between them
and the Gauravas. At last, Arjunan won the battle and brought back the cows.

The king Viradan and Yuthistirar were playing the game of dice and the king told Kangan
(Yuthistirar) that his son was a brave man and won the battle against Dhuryothanan and others.
Yuthistirar told that his son was able to win the battle because Prakannaalai was the sarathy for
him. The king got angry and threw the dice on his face.causing injury in the nose of Yuthistirar.
He was bleeding.

Drowpathy got the bloodsheds in a cloth and poured the blood in a vessel. She told that if the
blood dropped on the floor, the king and the country would be ruined. So, she stopped the blood
shedding on the floor to save the king and the country.

When Uththara, the prince, returned, asked his father what happened to Yuthistirar, the king
narrated the incident. The prince asked his father to apologise for his action, since he was a great
Brahmin. The king asked Yuthistirar to forgive him.
Since they had completed 13 years, Pandavas introduced themselves to the king that they were
Dharmar, Beeman, Arjunan, Nagulan, Sahadevan and Drowpathy. They also told the reason why
they disguised themselves in different characters.

The king requested Arjunan to marry his daughter Uthirai. Arjunan told that they were happy to
get Uthirai as the daughter-in-law of Pandavas and he could not marry her as he was Guru for her
in dancing. He further suggested that his son Abhimanyu would marry her and thereby Machcha
dynasty and Baratha Dynasty would come closer.

Arrangements for the marriage were made. Pandavas informed their relatives that they were
living in Upaplaviam, one of the cities of Virada.

Dhuryothanan told that Pandavas revealed themselves before completion of 13 years.
But Bhismar after analyzing the dates confirmed that Pandavas revealed themselves only after
completion of 13
th
year and also told that Pandavas used to live as per Dharma.

He asked Dhuryothanan to give back the country to Pandavas as per agreement. But he refused
to give their lands to Pandavas and he wanted to kill them in the battle.
In the meantime, Sri Krishnan came to the city Upaplaviam, along with Abimanyu,
Subathira(mother of Abimanyu and wife of Arjunan), Balaraman and Indirasenan to meet
Pandavas. The king of Virada and Pandavas gave them a warm welcome.
Sri Krishnan told that evil people would die and good people would live as per Dharma.
The marriage of Abimanyu and Uthirai was celebrated in a grand manner.

Balaraman, Kannan, Pandavas, king Drupathan, king of Virada and others assembled in the
assembly hall and they decided to send an ambassador to Gaurawas to the give back their regime
to the Pandavas as per agreement. So, they sent a prohit, whowas wellversed in Vedas, and had a
good character and qualities to Hasthinapuram and he should talk to the king Thirutirastiran,
Bhismar, Vidhurar, Dhronar, Krupar and other important persons in the assembly of the king
Thiruturastiran.. The prohit left for Hasthinapuram.

In the meantime Arjunan and Dhuryothanan went to Dwaraka to meet Sri Krishnan. First,
Dhuryothanan went to Dwaraka and sat by the side of Sri Krishnans head. Arjunan who came
late stood at the foot of Sri Krishnan. When Sri Krishnan woke up he saw first Arjunan who was
at the foot and later he saw Dhuryothanan who sat beside his head. Dhuryothanan asked Sri
Krishnan to help him first as he came first. Sri Krishnan told that he saw Arjunan first and later
he saw him. So, he should ask Arjunan at first, for his wish.

He told Arjunan that he had hundreds of Gopalas in his feature and they were efficient fighters.
He also told them that he would send them to one side and he would be alone on the other side;
he also added that he would not take any weapons and would not fight also. So, he asked
Arjunan what his choice was.

Immediately Arjunan asked for his presence alone during the war.
Dhuryothanan was very happy that he could get the army of Sri Krishnan to support him in the
war against Pandavas.
Arjunan requested Sri Krishnan to be his sarathy. Sri Krishnan promised to do so.
Sallian brother of Mathri (mother of Nagulan and Sagadevan) also came forward with thousands
of soldiers to help Pandavas in the war.

Having known that, Dhuryothanan wanted to stop him on the way before he met Pandavas.

So, Dhuryothanan built a beautiful rest house with full amenities and servants to receive Sallian.
When Sallian came there with his army, he saw the beautiful rest house and he was given warm
welcome by the ministers. He was given full attention.

He enjoyed everything thinking that the arrangements were made by Pandavas. He asked the
servants to come forward to receive his gifts for the best service they offered. They told the
matter to Dhuryothanan .He came to Sallian and told him that he only made such arrangements
as he was his close relative like Pandavas.

Without knowing the cunning ideas of Dhuryothanan he told Dhuryothanan that he was very
happy and he would fulfill his wish.
Dhuryothanan asked him to side Gauravas during the war with Pandavas. Sallian just to fulfill
his promise agreed to do so.

He then went to upaplaviam in Viradam to meet Pandavas. He told them that he had given a
promise to Dhuryothanan to support him in the war. Yuthiatirar asked Sallian to be Sarathy for
Karnan when Arjunan was fighting with him and also he should make an idea that Karnan should
be defeated and Arjunan should win. Sallian promised to do so when such an occasion arose.

Many kings like Sathyahi; Thistaakethu, the king of Sethi, Jayathsenan, son of Jarasanthan, the
king of Mahatha, the king of Kekaya; and the king Dhurupathan came to help Pandavas.

Kings like Poorisiravasu, Bagathaththan; Sallian, Kruthavarman; Jayathrathan, king of Sindhu,
Neelan king of Kamboja and the king of Avanthi and also kings of some other countries joined
together to support Dhuryothanan during the war.

In the meantime, a Brahmin sent by the king Dhurupathan as a messenger to the court of
Thiruthirastiran, was given a warm welcome. The Brahmin told the king that Pandavas should
be given their share of properties. Pandavas were living a poor life while Gauravas were
enjoying their properties.

He also told the king that they could not conquer Pandavas as there were Yuthistirar, Arjunan,
Beeman, Nagulan and Sahadevan who could conquer anyone fighting against them. Hence to
avoid losing their lives and properties it was better to give back their regime as they had
completed 13 years.

Karnan intervened and told him that Pandavas lost their properties in bet and also they had not
completed 13 years so they had to beg or battle with them.

Bhismar told that what the Brahmin told was correct and they had to surrender their kingdom to
Pandavas. Thirutirastiran told that he would send Sanjayan to Pandavas to settle the matter and
he could go back.

Thiruthirastiran told Sanjayan that Pandavas were good people living according to Dharma and
no one could conquer them, especially when Yuthistirar, Arjunan, Beeman and Kannan were
there.

He asked him to go to Sri Krishnan and Yuthistirar and ask them not to battle with Gauravas to
avoid losses on both sides.

Sanjayan went to Dharmar and asked the welfare of the Pandavas. Dharmar asked Sanjayan
whether Thiruthirastiran, Bhismar, Krupar and others were doing well.

Sanjayan asked Dharmar to give up their regime to Gauravas and avoid battle.

On hearing that, Dharmar told that Gauravas were doing things contradicting to Dharma and if
they did not give back their regime, they (Pandavas) had to fight with them as per Dharma and
get back their regime. He also told that however he would do as per the guidance of Sri
Krishnan.

Kannan told Sanjayan that Thiruthirastiran and his sons were cheating Pandavas by not giving
their share of regime. So, Pandavas had to fight for getting their share of regime.

Sri Krishnan asked Sanjayan to inform Thiruthirastiran that Pandavas would fight with Gauravas
to get back their regime if they were not given.

Sanjayan returned to the country and narrated the things happened there.

Vidhurar told the king that Pandavas were very strong people and very good warriors and no one
could conquer them; hence it was better to give back their share without any delay.

The king admitted his words but he could not do anything against his sons as he was very much
affectionate towards them.

Bhismar also advised Gauravas not to fight with Pandavas and return their regime as Pandavas
were more powerful and also they had the support of Sri Krishnan; so it would be very difficult
to conquer them. But Gauravas did not heed to his advice.

But Yuthistirar thought otherwise. He wanted to meet Sri Krishnan along with his brothers,
Viradan, Kekayan and Dhurupathan and request him to go to Hasthianpuram as an Ambasador to
settle the issue without loss of lives on both sides.

Kannapiran told that Dhuryothanan and others would not mind his words. But he would go as
per their request. However, he asked the Pandavas to be prepared for battle with Gauravas.

Sri Krishnan went to Hasthinapuram with Sathyahi on Revathi Nachchathiram,Karthikai month.

On hearing the news, Thiruthirastiran asked his sons to give a warm welcome to Kannapiran. In
the meantime Vidhurar advised them to take the advice of Sri Krishnan and avoid battle with
Pandavas. But ill minded Dhuryothanan thought otherwise. He told them that he was going to
capture and bind Sri Krishnan and thereby Pandavas could not do anything and they had to
become his slaves.

Bhismar told Thiruthirastiran what his son was thinking was not good and he was going to die
along with his kith and kin. Then Bhismar went out of the Assembly Hall.

Kannapiran first went to meet Kundhi. Kundhi could not control her feelings and cried to him
how her sons were suffering in the woods. Sri Krishnan consoled her and told her that Pandavas
would finally win and not to worry.

Kannan was given a warm welcome in the Assembly of Thiruthirastiran. He was offered a
golden chair. But he did not sit on that chair. Seeing Naradar and other Rishis standing, he asked
the king first to offer them seats to sit and then only he would take his seat. Sathyahi was given a
chair to sit.

Kannapiran asked the king to give back the country to Pandavas and save his sons and heredity.
He also asked the king to control his ill minded Dhuryothanan from doing mischieves. All good
people welcomed his advice.

Parasuraman, son of Rishi Jamathkini, told that once there was a king called Dhambothpavan.
He conquered all kings and brought their kingdoms under his control. He made a challenge
whether there could be anyone to win him. There were two Rishis named Narar and Narayanar.
People told the king that No one could win them including himself. The king Dambothpavan
called them for fight. Narayanar fought with him with a Dharpai (grass) while the king used
many weapons for the fight. Finally the king was defeated and he fell at the feet of Narayanar.
Narayanar pardoned him and allowed him to rule his country as per Dharma.

Parasuramar asked Dhuryothanan to go in peace with Pandavas other wise he would be killed by
the arrows of Arjunan.

Kanva maharishi narrated another story. Once there was a sarathy of Devendiran, called
Maathali. He had a daughter called Gunakesi. He wanted to do marriage for his daughter. He
sought the help of Rishi Naradhar to get a bridegroom suitable to his daughter. They made a
search in Devalogam, Boologam and Pathalalogam; but they could not get a suitable bridegroom.
Finally Naradhar and Gunakesi went to a place called Bogavathy. There they saw a person
called Sumukan. Gunakesi told Naradhar that she wanted to marry Sumukan. Naradhar told
her the family history of Sumukan

Once there was a person called Sikuran son of Aryakan who belonged to the family of
Iravadham

Aryakan was eaten by Garudan. Garudan would eat Sumukan too. So, the frightened Sumukan
prayed Indiran to protect him and give him a long life. Indiran gave him a boon that he would
live long. Gunakesi was married to Sumukan. Garudan wanted to eat Sumukan. Sumukan
became a snake and caught the feet of Mahavishnu and begged him to save him from Garudan.
Garudan became angry and told him that he was carrying Mahavishnu on his feathers so he was
more powerful than Mahavishnu.

Mahavishnu got angry and pressed the bird with his right hand. The bird fell down. Garudan
requested Mahavishnu to pardon him. Mahavishnu threw the snake (Sumukan) with his toe
towards Garudan. From that day onwards Sumukan was on the chest of Garudan. Kanva
Maharishi asked Gauravas to learn the lesson from that story. He also told that Sri Krishnan was
the avatar of Mahavishnu, who is more powerful than anyone. Hence he asked Gauravas to give
back the share of Pandavas and avoid battle.

On hearing that Dhuryothanan laughed at the rishi and also insulted him by a tap on his lap. The
Rishi got angry over the misbehaviour of Dhuryothanan and cursed him that he would die
because of a blow on his thigh.

The king, Thirutirastiran requested Sri Krishnan to advise his son Dhuryothanan not to fight with
Pandavas and give their share of regime which belonged to them.

Sri Krishnan advised Dhuryothanan not to hear the ill-advices of Karnan, Dutchchathanan and
Sakuni. He also asked him to hear the advice of his father and give back the Pandavas' share to
avoid battle.

People like Bhismar, Dhronar, Vidhurar and Krupar also advised him to do as per Sri Krishnans
advice.

But wicked Dhuryothanan told them that Pandavas had lost their property on the 2
nd
time when
they played gambling and he did not snatch it from them. Hence he told them that he would not
return their property even to the extent of the tip of a needle.

He left the court abruptly. As per the request of the king, the Queen Kanthari called her sons and
advised him to do as per elders advice; but he did not listen to her words.
But ill minded Dhuryothanan wanted to imprison Sri Krishnan.

Having known that, Sri Madhavan took the Viswaroopam. People like Bhismar, Dhronar,
Vidhurar and Krupar, Sanjayan, Maharishis and others saw the Viswaroopa Darshan
Sri Krishnan gave eyesight to Thirutirastiran to see the Viswaroopa Darshan. Everyone thought
that his birth had attained its fruit. The king asked Sri Krishnan to take back his eyesight as he
did not want to see any other thing after that.

One day, Kundhi met Karnan and told him that he was her son born through the God Surya and
Surya was his father. He was just brought up by Athirathan and Radha. Surya also appeared
before him and asked him to do as per his mothers advice. Karnan understood the intention of
his mother Kundhi. He told her that though she gave him birth she did not bring him up. Only
Dhuryothanan gave him a position as a king. So he would be loyal to his friend, Dhuryothanan,
till his last breath. But he assured her that he would not kill other Pandavas except Arjunan; and
either he would kill Arjunan or he wouold be killed by Arjunan.
Kundhi was very much upset as she could not do any other thing but request her son, Karnan, to
keep up the promise.

When it was confirmed that there would be battle between Pandavas and Gauravas, Yuthistirar
made a plan to form leaders and soldiers of different Battalions to fight against the armies of the
opposite side with their respective heads / leaders. So he arranged the battalion in such a way
that:
1. Beeman to face Dhuryothanan
2. Thrustakedu to face Sallian
3. Uththamouge to face Krupar
4. Arjunan to face Karnan
5. Nagulan to face Aswathaman
6. Sahadevan to face Sakuni
7. Abhimanyu to face Virushsenan (s/o Karnan)


Gauravas also made their own plans to meet Pandavas in the battle field.
Pandavas and Gauravas made the rules to be followed in the battle field as follows:

Every one should fight with the person of equal strength.
They should not attack the person who fled from the battle field.
They should not attack the persons who lost their weapons, who surrendered themselves and who
lost their armours to protect their heads and chest.

Vedhavyasar told the king Thirutirastiran that he would give him eyesight if he wanted to see the
battle (field).
But he did not want to see the battle wherein his kith and kins were going to die. The king
wanted to know the information through hearing only.

Then Vedhvyasar gave Gnanathristi to Sanjayan to know all things happening in the battle
field and narrate the same to the king then and there.


1
st
DAY-KURUSHETRA

Armies on both the sides were facing each other to begin the battle.
Bhismar was leading the Gauravas Senas.
Thrustathyuman was leading the Pandavas Senas.
Arjunan decided to form a Vyugam called Vajram created by Devendiran, father of Arjunan.
Beeman had to face Dhuryothanan. Beeman lead the army with the Vyugam
Thrustathyuman and Sekithanan would go forward towards Dhuryothanan. Beeman was leading
the Elephant Senas.
Bhismar, with his weapons, was ready to fight. He was riding on a chariot driven by white
horses.
Yuthistirar was ready with Elephant Senas. Lord Krishnan was the Sarathy of Arjunan. Sri
Krishnan asked Arjunan to pray Durga Devi to have her blessings.

Arjunan stepped down from the chariot and prayed Durga Devi to bestow him with her blessings.
Durga blessed him and told him that no one could conquer him including God Indiran.

Sanjayan narrated all the incidents happened in the Battle to the king Thirutiraastiran.
On seeing the Gurus and relatives on the opposite side with whom he had to fight Arjunan told
Sri Krishnan that he could not think of fighting with them just to get back the Regime and he did
not want to lose them in the Battle.
Sri Krishnan told Arjunan that no soul could be killed or destroyed, only body could be
destroyed.

Just to change the clothes, the bodies had to be changed and take different shapes. So, there
was no need for him to feel sorry for killing enemies in the war.

He asked Arjunan not to give room for any feelings like fear, Anger, Affection and
Possessiveness, he should think of his duty (Karma) alone and should act accordingly without
looking for its outcome.

Sri Krishnan asked Arjunan to do whatever he said and he (Sri Krishnan) would be solely
responsible for the outcome/result whether good or bad.

Sri Krishnan gave his Viswaroopa Dharshan to Arjunan wherein Arjunan saw the whole world
including him standing in the battle field. Having seen that Arjunan requested Sri Krishnan to
forgive him for his ignorance and bestow with his blessings.

Thus Lord Krishnan gave Geethaupadesam not only for Arjunan but also for all human kinds
forever.
Then, the battle began. Dutchchathan and others followed by Bhismar, Dutchchalan, Salan,
Dhurmashanan, Vivimsathi and Chitrasenan encircled Beeman and began to fight with him.
Bhismar fought against Arjunan. Abimanyu faced Brakathbalan. Sahadevan faced
Dhurmugan. Yuthistirar fought with Sallian, the king of Mathra (father of Mathri). Nagulan
fought against Dutchchathan. Pandavas fought with their opponents vehemently without any
consideration to their relationship.
Bhismar cut the flag masts of chariots and heads of 100s of solders.
Having seen that, Abimanyu attacked Bhismar. When people saw the swift action of Abimanyu
with his weapon, they thought he was Arjunan He cuts the flag mast of Bhismars chariot with an
arrow. He was encouraged by Beeman and others.
Bhismar attacked Abimanyu with many Asthras. But Abimanyu escaped without any injury.
There was a heavy battle between Pandavas and Gauravas.

At one point of time, Yuthistirar was very much upset and prayed to Sri Krishnan for his
guidance. Sri Krishnan asked Dharmar not to lose heart and also told him that Sikandi was born
to kill Bhismar and he added that Thrustathyuman would be his Senathipathi as Subramanya
Swami was the Senathipathi of Devas.
Thrustathyuman assured Dharmar that he would kill Dhronar in the battle.
Because of sunset, the Days war came to an end.


2
ND
DAY BATTLE

As per the advice of Yuthistirar, Thrustathyuman formed a Vyugam called CROWNJAM (bird).
Arjunan was in front of the Vyugam with his soldiers (like a head) Kunthibojan and Saithyan
were beside Arjunan like 2 eyes of the bird. Yuthistirar was behind them with his soldiers.
Beeman and Thrustathyuman took their position as Feathers of the Bird. Abimanyu and Sathyahi
were on the right side of the bird. Nagulan and Sahadevan were on the left side of the feathers.

Bhismar formed a big Vyugam with Dhronar, Aswaththama, Sakuni, Vikarnan, Krupar, along
with their soldiers.

On sun rise both made Sanganatham to show that they both were ready to fight.
The battle began, Bhismar tried to break CROWNJA VYUGAM. Arjunan began to attack him.
There was a tough fight between the two. Many people were killed on both the sides. The land
was full of blood sheds. 2
nd
day battle came to an end on account of sun set.


3
RD
DAY BATTLE

Bhismar formed GARUDA VYUGAM. He was in the front like the head of the bird.

Sathwan and Krupar were on the side like 2 eyes of the bird. Sallian, Bagathaththan and
Jayathraththan were on the neck side. Dhuryothanan and his brothers were the body of the bird.

Having seen that, Pandavas also formed a Vyugam like a CRESCENT.

Beeman was on the top of the right side. Thustakethu, Thrustathyuman, Sikandi were in the
middle. Yuthistirar, Sathyahi, Abimanyu, Nagulan and Sahadevan were on the hip and Arjunan
was on the top of the left side.

After Sanganatham, battle began. Beeman attacked Dhuryothanan with an arrow which made
him fall unconscious. Immediately his sarathy took him to a safe place.

On seeing the incident, his soldiers ran helter-skelter. When Dhuryothanan became conscious, he
abused Bhismar and others for not fighting with Pandavas vehemantly as they had affection
towards them.
Bhismar was very much annoyed and told him that he already advised him not to war with
Pandavas as they could not be conquered when Arjunan, Yuthistirar, Beeman, Nagulan and
Sahadevan were there with the blessings of Sri Krishnan and other devas. He told him that he
would war with them without any prejudice.

Bhismar attacked Arjunan vehemently. Arjunan and Sri Krishnan were wounded. Sri Krishnan
noticed that Arjunan was hesitating to use strong weapons against Bhismar and if that condition
continued they would lose the battle.
So, Sri Krishnan stepped down from the chariot and went towards Bhismar with his Sudarshana
Chakaram.
Bhismar asked Madhavan to use that chakra and kill him. On seeing that Arjunan begged
Kannapiran to calm down and not to use the Asthras. Sri Krishnan agreed to his words. There
was a tough fight between them. Many people died.When the sun was set, 3
rd
day of the battle
came to an end after Sanganatham.


4
TH
DAY BATTLE

The battle began after Sanganatham. Bhismar lead the army followed by Dhuryothanan,
Dhronar, Chitrasenan and others.

Battle field was full of elephants with flags of different colours as the kings of different countries
participated in the war. Arjunan went forward with vaasudevan as sarathy. Hanuman was on the
flag as per his promise to his brother, Beeman.

Bhismar continued to attack Arjunan with his arrows and asthras; seeing that Abimanyu
intervened and began to attack Bhismar. But Bhismar continued to attack Arjunan without giving
much importance to the action of Abimanyu.
Meanwhile, Aswathama, Poorisiravas, Sallian, Chitrasenan and the son of Salan encircled
Abimanyu and began to attack him. But Abimanyu courageously encountered them. When
Arjunan saw that, he came to the rescue of his son, Abimanyu.
In the meantime, Salaputhiran, son of Salan, rushed to kill Thrustathyuman; but Thrustathyuman
broke his head with his Kadhayutham. When Salan saw his son dead, he began to attack
Thrustathyuman and Sallian also joined.
When Abimanyu saw that Thrustathyuman was being attacked by them, he came to his rescue.
Dhuryothanan along with his brothers came to attack Abimanyu.
On seeing that Beemasenan came and stood like a rock with his kadhayutham made of iron.
Brothers of Dhuryothanan ran away when they saw Beeman in that position.
Dhuryothanan ordered for the attack of elephants on Beeman; but Beeman killed as many
elephants as he could.

Beeman killed the brothers of Dhuryothanan namely Jalachandan, Ukkiran, Veerabahu and
Sulochanan.
As per the advice of Bhismar, Pagathaththan came on a jumbo elephant and attacked Beeman in
such a way that he fell unconscious.
Kadothkajan, son of Beman and Idimbi, came to fight against Pagathaththan ferociously.
On seeing that, Bhismar told Dhronar that it would be very difficult to fight against Kadothkajan,
who could conquer Devendiran also.
He also told that all of them got tired because of heavy injuries. So he decided to end that days
war and the sun also began to set.


5
TH
DAY BATTLE

Bhismar formed Maharavyugam to attack Pandavas.
Pandavas formed Siyena Vyugam to give them counter attack as per the advice of
Dhowmiyar
Beeman was on the front of the Vyugam. Sikandi and Thrustathyuman stood there as two eyes;
Sathyahi stood as the head of the Vyugam. Arjunan was on the neck. Dhurupathan stood with his
sons as the feathers of the Vyugam. Abimanyu, Yuthistirar, Nagulan and Sahadevan stood
behind them.
With this formation, Beeman attacked the enemies and entered into the Mahara Vyugam.
Bhismar began to attack them and made them fall unconscious.
Arjunan came to their rescue and attacked Bhismar with many arrows.
Seeing that Dhuryothanan asked Dhronar why he did not take appropriate action to defeat
Pandavas. On hearing that Dhronar got angry and told him that it would be very difficult to
defeat Pandavas however he would fight with his might.
Dhronar attacked Sathyahi who could not face his attack. Beeman came to his rescue.
Bhismar, Sallian and Dhronar began to attack Beeman. Abimanyu and upa-Pandavas came to the
rescue of Beeman. 1000s of people were killed on that day.
5
th
day war came to an end on the Sunset.


6
TH
DAY BATTLE

Yuthistirar asked Thrustathyuman to form Mahara Vyugam.
So, it was formed to attack the Gauravas. Dhurupathan and Arjunan headed the Vyugam.
Nagulan and Sahadevan formed its eyes.
Beeman stood at its face. Abimanyu, upa-Pandavas, Kadothkajan, Sathyahi and Yuthistirar stood
at the neck. Viradan was at the back side. Thrustathyuman and soldiers of Kekeya were at left
side of the hip. Kunthibojan and Saathaneekan were at the feet. Sikandi and Iraavan were at the
tail side.
Bhismar formed Crownji Vyugam. At the sunrise, battle began. Many people were killed. The
Vyugams of both the sides were broken.
Beeman was surrounded by his opponents and he was injured by many arrows. Seeing that,
Thrustathyuman went to his rescue.
He used Mohanastiram, learnt from Dhronar, against Dhuryothanan and his brothers. They fell
unconscious. Soldiers of Gauravas ran from the place to save themselves.
Dhronr used Prujgnastiram to counter act the Mohanasthiram. After some time Gauravas and
others became conscious and started fighting.
As per the advice of Yuthistirar, Abimanyu formed a Vyugam called Oosimukam and went to
the rescue of the Beeman, along with 12 soldiers. There was a tough fight between the two sides.
Many people were killed on both sides.
Since it was Sunset, that days battle came to an end with Sanganatham.


7
TH
DAY BATTLE

Dhuryothanan was very much upset as he could not conquer Pandavas. Bhismar encouraged
him saying that he (Bhismar), Dhronar, Sallian, Sakuni and others were there to support him. He
also asked him not to lose heart.
Bhismar gave him a medicine called Visalyakarani to heal his wounds and to recover full
strength.
Bhismar formed Mandala Vyugam and he lead the army followed by Dhuryothanan and others
including Chitrasenan.
Yuthistirar formed Vajravyugam. Dhronar attacked Sangan, son of Viradan and killed him
also.
After heavy loss of lives on both sides 7
th
day battle came to an end.


8
TH
DAY BATTLE

Bhismar formed Koorma Vyugam. He was followed by Bagathaththan, Dhuryothanan, Krupar
and Aswathama.
As per the advice of Dharmar, Thrustathyuman formed Sirungaadam Vyugam looking like the
junction of two roads.
Beeman killed some of the brothers of Dhuryothanan and also many soldiers.
Having seen that, Dhuryothanan prayed Bhismar to save him and his brothers. Bhismar pacified
him and told him to continue his fight without worrying much.
Aravan, the son of Arjunan and Ulipi (Naga Kannika), also took part in the war and killed many
people.
Aravan was killed by Alambusan (an arakkan).
Kadothkajan fought with Gauravas and killed many soldiers and many soldiers fled to save
themselves.
Beeman killed the brothers of Dhuryothanan namely Kundabethi, Virajan,
Dheepthalasanan, Dheerkabaaku, Subaku and Anaathristi. On sunset, 8
th
day war ended.


9
TH
DAY BATTLE

Since, Dhuryothanan was facing defeats, he consulted Sakuni, Dutchchathanan, Karnan and
others for further course of action to be taken against Pandavas.

Karnan told him that Bhismar, though he was a powerful person, had attachment with Pandavas,
so he would not kill them. He also told him that it would be better if he would get him (Bhismar)
out of the battle field. He also added that he himself could kill Pandavas. Dhuryothanan was very
happy over his sayings and decided to go to Bhismar and ask him to be out of the battle field.
Dhuryothanan asked Bhismar why he could not kill Pandavas, though he had assured to kill
them. He also told him that Karnan would fight along with his fellowmen and kill Pandavas.
On hearing that Bhismar was very much annoyed. He told Dhuryothanan that he had already told
him several times that no one could conquer Pandavas especially Arjunan who made Karnan to
flee from the battle field in Viradam. He also told that he would fight with all his might to defeat
Pandavas. Dhurothanan was very much happy to hear his assurance.
Bhismar formed Sarvothapaththiram Vyugam. Bhismar, Dhronar, and Sallian were on the right
side; Aswathama and Somathaththan were on the left side. Dhuryothanan was in the middle.

After Sanganatham war began. Many horses, elephants, and soldiers were killed on both sides.
Abimanyu fought vehemently in such a way that people thought Arjunan was fighting. Soldiers
of Dhuryothanan ran away from the battle field.
Seeing the ferocious action of Abimanyu, Dhuryothanan asked Alambusan to face Arjunan and
kill him.
Alambusan fought with Arjunans son, Abimanyu but he could not face him; so he began to flee
with his men.
Bhismar attacked Pandava sena and killed many people.
Seeing that, Arjunan was asked by Sri Krishnan to kill Bhismar. When Arjunan came to Bhismar
to attack, Bhismar shot arrows on Arjunan.
Sri Krishnan was able to drive the chariot in such a way that no arrow could hurt Arjunan.
When Sri Krishnan saw Arjunan hesitant to kill Bhismar, he got down from the chariot to fight
and kill Bhismar. Bhismar asked Sri Krishnan to kill him so that he could attain Motcham.
Suddenly Arjunan caught hold of Sri Krishnans feet and prayed him not to kill Bhismar and
earn Abakeerthi. He also assured that he would kill the opponent without any mercy and
reservation.
Having satisfied with his words, Sri Krishnan returned to his position.
Bhismar fought with all his vigour.
Soldiers of Pandavas could not face him.
On sunset, 9
th
day battle came to an end.

Dhuryothanan was very much happy over Bhismars action in the battle field.
Yuthistirar was very much upset over the defeat and told Sri Krishnan that he was ready to stop
the fight as he was not willing to get back the regime losing many people.
But Sri Krishnan asked him not to lose heart, he also added that Arjunan would kill Bhismar and
win the battle.
Yuthistirar gave a suggestion to Sri Krishnan that they should go to Bhismar and request his
guidance or advice in that connection.
Sri Krishnan agreed to his suggestion. They went to Bhismar. Bhismar told that he had to fight
for Dhuryothanan but he told them that he would not fight against women, handicapped person,
those who lost their weapons, one who had only one male child, one who had no children and
also Eunuch (i.e. neither male nor female). He further asked them to make Sikandi (who was
born a girl and subsequently became a boy) to stand against himself to obstruct his direct attack
on Arjunan, so that Arjunan could attack him with his arrows.
They told Arjunan what Bhismar told them.
But Arjunan told that he would not attack Bhismar in that position.
Sri Krishnan however pacified him and told him that it was the fate that because of Sikandi only
Bhismar should die.





10
TH
DAY BATTLE

After sunrise the battle began. Sikandi was made to stand in front of Bhismar. Bhismar refused to
use astras against Sikandi as he was an Eunuch.
Sikandi began to attack him. In the meantime, Arjunan came and attacked Bhismar with many
arrows. Heavily wounded Bhismar, fell down in such a way that the other points of arrows on his
body pierced the earth to support him from falling on the ground and it looked as if Bhismar was
lying on the bed of arrows. He was alive.
It was Dhakshinayanam i.e. the sun was on the south. He wanted to die only in
Uththarayanam (sun in the north) and he would die as per his wish, a boon given by his father
Santhanu that he could die whenever he wished to die.
All the people surrounded him. He asked a support for his head. Kings brought pillows but
Bhismar wanted a support made of arrows. He asked Arjunan to make arrangements for the
same. Arjunan using his Kandeepam shot 3 arrows to fix on the ground in order to support the
head of Bhismar. Bhismar appreciated Arjunan very much.
He told the people around him that he would live till the sun came to the north and people who
could live after the war could see his death.Dhuryothanan made arrangements for medical
treatment but he refused to accept it.
On the next day morning, Gauravas, kings of different countries and other people and also
Pandavas surrounded Bhismar. Bhismar asked them to give water to quench his thirsty. Many
kings brought many pots full of water. But Bhismar asked Arjunan to bring water by using
asthras. Arjunan took Kandeepam and shot an arrow uttering Barjanyasthra mantras on the
earth, right side of Bhismar.
Immediately water came from the earth like a fountain and Bhismar drank the water to quench
his thirst.
Bhismar told Dhuryothanan that Arjunan knew all asthras including Pasupathasthram,
Brahmasththiram and no one could conquer him; so he should abandon the battle and give
Pandavas their share of regime without losing anymore people and let him be the last person to
die. But Dhuryothanan did not heed to his words. On hearing the attack on Bhismar, Karnan
came to see him. He was very sad and could not control his feelings. He fell on the feet of
Bhismar and told him that he was the son of Radha (hence he was called Radheyan) and he was
hated by him (Bhismar) for none of his fault.
Bhismar opened his eyes and saw Karnan. He asked him to come closer and asked others to be at
a distance. He embraced Karnan and told him that he (Karnan) always had enmity with him
(Bhismar) but he did not mind it. He also told him that he was not the son of Radha; he was the
son of Kundhi through the God Sun.
He also praised him (Karnan) for his good qualities like, generosity and respect towards
Brahmins; and he was also a warrior whom no one could conquer.
He added that he was spoiled because of his relationship with bad and cunning people like
Dhuryothanan and Sakuni.
He also asked him to have good relationship with Pandavas as they were his brothers.
Karnan told Bhismar that he was left in the river by Kundhi; but he was brought up by a sarathy
of a chariot.
He also added that he was honoured by Dhuryothanan and kept him very close to him
(Dhuryothanan).
He told Bhismar that though he knew that he was on the wrong side, he could not help but
support his dearest friend, Dhuryothanan by whom he was adorned with a kingdom to have high
social status.
Then Karnan did namaskaram to Bhismar and took leave of him with his blessings.

11
TH
DAY BATTLE

Dhronar led the battle. He formed Sagada Vyugam.
Kings of Sindhu and Kalingam and Vikarnan were on the right side of Dhronar.
Sakuni was in the front with his cavalry. Kruthavarma, Chitrasenan, Vivimsathi and
Dhuchchathanan were on the left side.
Yuthistirar formed Krounchi Vyugam. Dhronar told Dhuryothanan that he was very happy for
making him the senathipathi. He also asked his wish which he would essentially fulfil.
Dhuryothanan told that Dharmar should be caught alive and made him to stand before him.
Dhronar was very happy over his words and told Dhuryothanan that he (Dhuryothanan) did not
want to kill Dharmar and wanted to return the regime to prove that he had no enmity with
Pandavas.
But (on the other way) Dhuryothanan told Dhronar that he did not want to kill Dharmar because
if he was killed, the remaining Pandavas would certainly kill him and also Sri Krishnan would
not leave him if he killed Pandavas; and he would certainly kill him and give back the regime to
Kunthi and Panchali; so he should call Yuthistirar again for gambling and also defeat him; and
the Pandavas should go to the forest again.
When Dhronar heard these words, he was very much upset as he did not expect such words from
Dhuryothanan.
Dhronar told him that it was not so easy to catch him alive as Arjunan was there to protect his
brother Dharmar; so they had to make a plan to get Yuthistirar away from Arjunan and catch
him.
Yuthistirar came to know that idea, through a spy. He was very much worried and asked Arjunan
not to leave him during the war. Arjunan promised to do so.
Sallian fought with Nagulan, who was the son of his sister Mathri.
Dhronar attacked Thrustaththyuman with arrows; Beeman attacked Vivimsathy; Kruthavarma
attacked Sathyahi. Dhronar killed Vyakrathan and Simmasenan.
That day battle came to an end on dusk.


12
TH
DAY BATTLE

When Dhronar was discussing about that days plan to attack Pandavas and catch Yuthistirar,
Susarma, the king of Thirikarththa told Dhuryothanan that he and his brothers would take
Arjunan away from Yuthistirar and attack Arjunan so that Yuthistirar would be left alone.
Dhuryothanan was very happy and made plans to attack Pandavas.
Dhronar formed Garuda Vyugam. The king of Thrikarththa and his brothers called Arjunan to
face them for the fight.
Arjunan told Dharmar that he had to go and kill these people.
He also asked Dharmar not to worry because Sathya Siddhu the prince of Panchala would
protect him.
Arjunan went to fight with the people of Thrikarththa.
When Thrikarththas attacked Arjunan with 1000s of arrows, Arjunan was able to meet the
arrows and he gave counter attacks.
Arjunan shot an arrow uttering mantras pertaining to Dhuvasta Devada and thereby 1000s of
Arjunans appeared in the battle. The soldiers of the opposite side did not know what to do and
with whom they had to fight. They fought with each other and killed themselves.
Dhronar killed Sathya Siddhu who was giving protection for Dharmar.
He also killed Virukan, the prince of Panchala and also killed Sathaneekan, the brother of
Viradan.
Arjunan attacked Pragathaththan and the latter shot an Angusam uttering Vaishnavasthiram
mantram. But Sri Krishnan got it on his chest. Then the asthiram became a garland called
Vaijayanthi and fell on the neck of Sri Krishnan. Arjunan killed Pragathaththan.
12
th
day war came to end on sunset.


13
th
DAY BATTLE

Susarma called Arjunan for the fight. Arjunan went to face him. When Dhronar came to know
that Arjunan went away to face Susarma, he formed Padma Vyugam.
Dhuryothanan was in the middle of the Sena. All the people were dressed in red colour.
Dhronar was in the middle of the flower (Padma - Lotus Flower).
Jayathrathan, Aswaththama and 30 sons of Thiruthirastirar were around Dhronar and others like
Petals of the flower. Poorisiravas and Sallian were also there.
Beeman led the army followed by Abimanyu, Viradan and Dhurupathan.
Yuthistirar asked Abimanyu to break the Vyugam as he was the only person who could do it.
The Vyugam could be broken by him, his father Arjunan and Prathyumanar.
Abimanyu told that his father, Arjunan taught him only to break the Padma Vyugam and he
did not know how to return back if there was any problem.
Abimanyu broke the Vyugam very easily. Immediately enemies surrounded him on four sides.
But Abimanyu killed many people.
Dhronar was astonished to see the bravery of Abimanyu and his way of fighting. When
Dutchchathanan attacked Abimanyu, but Abimanyu made him to retreat. Pandavas laughed at
him. When Yuthistirar, Beeman and others came forward and supported Abimanyu.
Jayathrathan stopped them with an Asthra got with the boon of God Shiva. Abimanyu was
isolated. But he continued to fight and killed Rukmarthan, son of Dhuryothanan.
Abimanyu killed Brukathpalan, the king of Kosala.
The son of Dutchchathanan fled from the battle field like his father, as he could not face
Abimanyu. Abimanyu continued to kill many people. On seeing that Karnan asked Dhronar how
to kill him, but Dhronar told him that he taught Arjunan the way of locking the Kavacham
(Shield/Armour) that could not be broken by anyone. That Kavacham only could save Arjunan.
He also added that Abimanyu learnt it from his father; so it would not be possible to kill Arjunan
face to face.
He suggested that they should kill the horses of his chariot and also the sarathy and then they
have to break the Bow of Abimanyu. He also told that when Abimanyu was standing without
any weapon they should go to his back and attack him; otherwise there was no possibility of
winning him. As per the advice of Dhronar they attacked him; killed his sarathy and horses.
Dhronar broke the sword of Abimanyu with his weapon called Surappiram.

Karnan broke his shield. Thus Abimanyu was left without any weapon and support. He fought
with the wheel of the chariot.
Dhronar told if he could throw the wheel against them, it would kill all the people as the
Sudharsana chakra of Mahavishnu .
Immediately all the people attacked him simultaneously with hundreds of arrows and broke the
wheel.
The son of Dutchchathanan attacked Abimanyu with his Kadha. Abimanyu also gave equal
fight though blood was shedding from his body through hundreds of wounds made by sharp
arrows.
On one stage, both of them fell down. When the son of Dutchchthanan was able to get up
immediately, Abimanyu could not do so, because of heavy injuries.
Dutchchthanans son attacked Abimanyu over his head by his Kadha. As Abimanyu was
already wounded heavily he could not bear that blow; he fell down and died. So, he was killed by
many cowards joined together with cunning action.
That days battle came to an end when the sun was set.

When Pandavas returned to their tents, Arjunan found his son missing. He learnt that he was
killed by the cunning action of Dhronar along with Aswaththama, Karnan, Dutchchathnans
son and others against Dharma and Sathyam.
Arjunan told other Pandavas that Abimanyu knew only to enter the Padma Vyugam and did
not know to come out; so he was trapped in the Vyugam and killed by the enemies joined
together. Many people tried to pacify him, but he could not control his feelings.
He told Sri Krishnan that he wanted to meet his wife, Subathirai, also his daughter-in-law
Uththarai, wife of Abimanyu.
Sri Krishnan took him to Subathirai and Uththarai and narrated the incidents and tried to console
them.


14
th
DAY BATTLE

Dhronar formed Sakada Vyugam and then Padma Vyugam.
He also formed Needle Vyugam inside the Padma Vyugam. He stood in front of the Vyugam.
Dhurmarshanan, the brother of Dhuryothanan came forward and shouted that Arjunan was
going to be killed by him.
Dhronar gave an armour to Dhuryothanan and told that no one could break it. There was
aggressive fight between the two senas.
Alambusan, brother of Pagan was killed by Kadothkajan, the son of Beeman and Idumbi.
Veerakedhu of Panchala was killed by Dhronar.
Sathyaki killed hundreds of soldiers of Gauravas.
Beeman killed many sons of Thiruthirastiran. Beeman killed Dutchalan, Dhurjayan,
Dhurmathan, Jayan, Chithran, Upachithran, Chithrakan, Saruchithran, Sirasanan,
Chithrayuthan and Chithra Varma, the brothers of Dhuryothnan. Beeman also killed
Vikarman, brother of Dhuryothanan. Beeman felt sorry over Vikarnans death because he was
the only one of the 100 sons of Thiruthirastiran, who opposed Dhuryothnan for his evil acts.
Sathyaki killed Poorisiravas, maharishi, who fought for Dhuryothanan.
Arjunan fought with many people and killed them, while he was going to Jayathrathan, the
king of Sindhu.
Sri Krishnan told Arjunan that it would be very difficult to find and kill Jayathrathan among
hundreds of soldiers; so he would make the clouds to cover the Sun and make it a sunset and
Jayathrathan would come out soon
When he came out, immediately Arjunan should kill him by cutting off his head in such a way
that it should not fall on the ground.

Sri Krishnan explained Arjunan the reason for such action.

He told him Jayathrathan was the son of Vrudhdatchathiran.
Vrudhdatchathiran got his son because of a difficult Thavam
When he was doing that Thavam, he was told by an anonymous voice that his son would be
killed by a famous person.
Immediately Vrudhdatchathiran told that one who would make his sons head fall on the
ground, would be killed with his head thrown into pieces. So, Sri Krishnan asked Arjunan to
drop the head on the lap of Vrudhdatchathiran who was doing thavam. So Arjunan as per Sri
Krishnans advice cut off Jayathrathans head and dropped it on his fathers lap. Without
noticing the head on his lap Vrudhdatchathiran stood up to do santhya vanthanam. The head
fell on the ground and his head was broken into pieces. So, the son and the father were killed
simultaneously.
Kadothkajan, son of Beeman, fought with Alambalan, son of Sadasuran and killed him. He
took his head and showed it to Dhuryothanan and also challenged that he would kill him too.
Beeman killed Alayuthan, brother of Pagan. There was an aggressive fight between
Kadothkajan and Karnan. Gowravas asked Karnan to use the weapon called Vaijayanthi given
by Devendiran for exchange of Karnans Kavacha Kundalam. Karnan wanted to use that
weapon only on Arjunan. But as he was asked by Gauravas to use it, he used it on
Kadothkajan and killed him. So Kadothkajan, son of Beeman was killed.
On seeing that, Sri Krishnan was very happy and told Arjunan that Karnan lost Kavacha
Kundalam and also Vaijayanthi which could not be used for second time. Hence Karnan had
no valuable weapons to protect himself, so, he would be easily conquered by Arjunan. That was
why, Sri Krishnan was happy over that despite the loss of Kadothkajan.
Dharmar and other Pandavas were very sad and could not control their feelings. 14
th
day battle
came to an end.


15
th
DAY BATTLE

Yuthistirar asked Thrustaththyuman to kill Dhronar. Sikandi, Yasotharan and others followed
him. Sri Krishnan told that no one could kill Dhronar unless he was made armless. So they had to
kill him against Dharma.
Sri Krishnan told Yuthistirar, that if Dhronar came to know that his son, Aswathama was
killed, he would immediately disown his weapons and Pandavas could easily kill him.
When Yuthistirar was telling (was) killed Aswathama named Elephant (Aswathama Hathaha,
Kunjaraha, he pronounced the words Kunjaraha in low and feeble voice and Sri Krishnan did
Sanganatham so that Dhronar could not hear that word. So, Dharmar did a sin against
Dharma).
On hearing those words from Yuthistirar, who would follow Dharmam and Sathyam, Dhronar
lost his balance and began to fight without following rules and regulations ie., he started killing
people coming on his way.
Beeman told Dhronar, being a Brahmin, he took weapons and started killing people against
Dharma. He also added that his son, Aswathama was killed in the battle and for whom he was
fighting.
On hearing those words, Dhronar threw his weapons and sat on the chariot in Yoganishtai and
in deep meditation closing his eyes with his hands.
His life [soul] left his body breaking the head like a Lightning for Paramapadam. His body
alone was left on the chariot. Thrustaththyuman, brother of Panchali, cut the broken head from
the body and threw it before Gauravas. Soldiers of Gauravas ran helter and skelter.
On seeing that Aswathama asked Dhuryothanan why soldiers were running in a confused state.
Dhuryothanan could not tell Aswaththama about the death of his father.
Krupar came forward and told the incident and how his father was killed cunningly.
Aswathama shot an (arrow) Asthra called Narayanasthiram against Pandavas. The speciality of
the particular Asthiram was that it would not harm any one without weapons.
So, Sri Krishnan asked the Pandavas to throw their weapons and be armless. The
Narayanasthiram, which could make multiple weapons, remained inactive.
When Dhuryothanan asked Aswathama to use the Narayanasthiram for the second time,
Aswaththama told that he could not do it again; and if he did so, it would attack himself.
So, Aswathama started fighting with some other weapons. He attacked Arjunan and Sri Krishnan
with Agneyasthiram, but Arjunan made it inactive by using Bhrahmmasthiram.
On seeing that, Aswathama got dejected and threw away his weapons and began to walk.
On the way, he met Vedhavyasar and he asked him why the powerful Agneyasthiram could
not kill them.
Vedhavyasar told him that both Arjunan and Sri Krishnan were the rebirth of
NARANARAYANAR and no one could conquer them.
He also told him that there was no need for his grief over the defeat.
When the sun was set, the 15
th
Day Battle came to an end.


16
th
DAY BATTLE

Aswathama asked Dhuryothanan to make Karnan senathipathi of the army and he should lead the
senas.
Karnan made Magara Vyugam. Sakuni, Ulukan and Aswathama followed him. Dhuryothanan,
Sallian, Chithran, Kruthvarma, Chithrasenan and others were there to support Karnan.
Arjunan formed Artha Chandra Vyugam. Beeman, Thrustathyuman, Yuthistirar, Nagulan and
Sahadevan were there to support Arjunan.
Many people were killed on both sides. Karnan did not kill Nagulan (though he could) and left
him alive, as he had promised to his mother, Kunthi that he would not kill her sons other than
Arjunan.
Yuthistirar used his weapons Sakthi Ayutham on Dhuryothanan. It broke his armour and also
made him fall unconscious .
When Yuthistirar approached to kill him he heard an anonymous voice from the sky that he
should not kill him and he should be killed only by Beeman as per his Vow.
Hence, Dharmar left him alive.
The 16
th
Day Battle came to an end.


17
th
DAY BATTLE

Dhuryothanan asked Sallian, the king of Mathra to be the sarathy for Karnan. After some
hesitation he agreed to do so.
Karnan told Sallian that he would fight against Arjunan and others till his last breath but he was
fearing from Two Curses that he had on two different occasions.

First Curse:
He disguised himself as a Brahmin and he was learning Asthraprayogas from
Parasuramar.
One day Parasuramar was sleeping keeping his head on the lap of Karnan. Indiran, who did not
want Karnan to know Bhrahmmasthiram took the shape of a Jungle Worm and wounded his
thigh. But Karnan did not want to disturb Parasuramar, so he tried to bear the pain. When
Parasuramar woke up, he saw blood on his (Karnans) thigh. He asked him who he was and
also he could not be a Brahmin to bear such a pain.
Karnan admitted that he was not a brahmin and he was Soodhan.
On hearing that Parasuramar cursed him that at the time of his death, the Bhrahmmasthiram
would become useless and it would not save his life.

Second Curse:
Another time he shot an arrow on a cow belonged to a Brahmin and killed the cow. The
Brahmin cursed him that When he was fighting with his enemies in the battle field, the wheel of
his chariot would fall in a pit along with him and his enemies would kill him.
So, Karnan was afraid of those curses.
Karnan , Aswathama, Dhuryothanan and others fought with their enemies vigorously.
Yuthistirar shot a powerful arrow on Karnan and it hit his hip. Karnan could not bear it. He fell
down unconscious.
Yuthistrar could have availed that opportunity and killed him, but he did not do so; because
Karnan gave a promise to his mother, Kunthi that he would not kill his brothers but Arjunan.
After sometime, Karnan came to conscious and began to battle with Yuthistirar. Another side,
Aswathama killed many Pandavas soldiers.
Aswathama called Arjunan to face his challenge. Arjunan broke his umbrella, chariot and
Kadhayutham. He also injured his hands, chest, head and both thighs with his arrows.
Aswathama left that place and joined the army of Karnan. The King called Malayaththuvaja
Pandian fought with Aswathama. He killed the horses of his chariot and also cut the flag.
Awathama cut the trunk of the elephant of Pandian and also killed him. Karnan attacked
Dharmar with his powerful arrows. Dharmar could not bear the injuries and he returned to
Pasarai (Tent) to take rest.
Arjunan and Sri Krishnan came there to see him. Yuthistirar asked Arjunan whether Karnan was
not killed, he abused Arjunan with harsh words and also asked him to hand over the
Kandeepam to Karnan and accept his defeat.
Arjunan got wild and wanted to kill Dharmar and he told Sri Krishnan that he had a vow that
one who would ask him to handover the Kandeepam to another one, would be killed by him.
But Karnan asked him to abuse Dharmar with intolerable words and Dharmar on hearing such
abuses from his younger brother would become a dead man (mentally and not physically) and
there would be no necessity to kill him again. Arjunan accepted Sri Krishnans proposal.
So, Arjunan abused Yuthistirar that because of him only they suffered a lot on account of his
action like a gambler. He also wanted to get back the regime by shedding their blood and lives.
He also asked him not to say anything further to kindle his anger.
But Arjunan felt very much for uttering such harsh words towards his respectable brother who
deemed to be his father. Sri Krishnan consoled him.
Arjunan fell on his knees and begged his beloved and respected brother, Dharmar, to pardon him.
Dharmar was not able to control his feelings as he was abused by his beloved brother.
Sri Krishnan explained the situation to Dharmar and asked him to forgive his brother, Arjunan.
Both the brothers embraced each other with love and affection.
Yuthistirar told him that he pardoned him and also asked him to kill Karnan and it would be his
Prize.
Sri Krishnan and Arjunan returned to the Battle field. In the battle field, Beeman made
Dutchchathanan fall on the ground and pressed his neck with his leg. He broke the hands which
dragged Panchali catching her tuft and removed her saree.
Dutchchathanan cried aloud without bearing the pain. Beeman broke his chest with his hands and
took out the blood vessels. He drank the blood which was very hot. Beeman shouted that he
fulfilled his vow. He was very happy.
People seeing that scene, dropped their weapons and ran. Some people fell down unconscious. A
few of younger brothers of Dhuryothanan came to fight with Beeman. But Beeman killed them
all.
Seeing that, Duryothanan was very much upset and lost balance of mind.
Arjunan killed Vrushasenan, the son of Karnan. Karnan attacked Arjunan with many arrows.
Arjunan also gave him many injuries. Karnan used Nagasthiram against Arjunan. Seeing that
Sri Krishnan pressed the chariot with his toe. The chariot went 5 deep into the earth. Hence
Nagasthiram pushed the crown of Arjunan and that snake called Asurasenan, which
escaped from Arjunan in Kandava Dahanam, took the crown and flew in the sky. Arjunan
killed the snake with his arrows.
Then Vaasudevar (Sri Krishnan) got down from the chariot and lifted the wheels and set right
the same in the field.
Meanwhile Karnan attacked Vaasudevar with arrows causing many wounds. Immediately
Arjunan attacked Karnan and made him fall unconscious.
After some time he became conscious and started fighting with Arjunan. He wanted to use the
weapons/ Asthras learnt from Parasuramar but he could not do so because of Parasuramars
curse.
As per Brahmins curse, the wheels of the chariot went deep into the earth. Karnan got down and
tried to lift the wheels in vain.
He asked Arjunan not to attack him till he set right the chariot. He also told him that he
(Arjunan) was a real warrior who would not attack Brahmins, one who fled from the battle
field, one who surrendered himself and one who lost his weapons.
But Sri Krishnan told him that he should not talk about dharma because he witnessed and kept
quiet when Panchali was humiliated, wax house was burnt, Beeman was given poison and
Abimanyu was killed by many people when he was left alone without any weapon.
Karnan could not answer him. He felt ashamed of his actions. Sri Krishnan asked Arjunan to
attack him. Karnan attacked Arjunan with an arrow that wounded Arjunan; and Arjunan
dropped his Kandeepam.
Utilising that opportunity, Karnan tried to lift the chariot in vain. Sri Krishnan asked Arjunan to
attack Karnan without any loss of time.
Arjunan attacked him with an arrow called Anjaligam through Kandeepam. Karnans head was
cut off and fell on the ground.
A powerful Light emerged from his body and went into the sky and then reached The Sun
(his father).
Arjunan was very happy to fulfill his promise to kill him. With that, 17
th
Day Battle came to an
end.


18
th
DAY BATTLE

Sallian was made senathipathi. He led the army. He made Sarvadhopaththiram Vyugam. He
was followed by Krupar, Aswathama, Kruthavarmar and Dhuryothanan.
Pandavas attacked them vehemently. Nagulan killed Chithrasenan, Yuthistirar killed Sallian
with his arrow which blew fire and burnt him.
Sathyahi cut off the head of Salvan and killed him. Sahadevan killed Ulukan son of Sakuni
and also Sakuni.
Aswaththama, Kruthavarmar, Krupar and Dhuryothanan were only left alive. Dhuryothanan
went into deep water and hid himself. Yuyuthsu, son of Thiruthirastiran and a servant woman,
returned to Palace.
Vidhurar told that he was alone left to be on the side of Thiruthirastiran in his old age. Krupar,
Kruthavarmar and Aswathama asked Dhuryothanan to come out from the hidden place, and he
with them should attack Pandavas. But he did not come out.
Meanwhile some hunters came to know the hidden place of Dhuryothanan and they informed the
same to Pandavas.
Pandavas came to that place, Yuthistirar asked him to come out and fight with them. After some
hesitation he came out and was ready to fight with Kadhayutham
Beeman faced him with his Kadhayutham. There was a stiff fight between them. Sri Krishnan
told Arjunan that it would be very difficult to win Dhuryothanan and added that Beeman had to
kill Dhuryothanan against Uththa Dharma ie, attacking below the belt ie, on his thigh.
Sri Krishnan also told that Beeman took a vow to break the thigh of Dhuryothanan and kill him,
when Panchali was humiliated.
Arjunan gave a tip to Beeman by tapping his left thigh. Beeman understood it and attacked
Dhuryothanan on his thigh. He had heavy fracture and fell down. Beeman hit his head with his
foot.
Balaramar came there and saw Beeman hitting Dhuryothanan with his foot. He condemned his
action. He also scolded Beeman for hitting Dhuryothanan below his belt against Dharma.
Vaasudevar pacified Balaramar that Beeman did not attack Dhuryothanan while he was standing.
He was attacked when he jumped over Beeman to attack.
Then everyone left the place for his respective position.
When Arjunan came, Sri Krishnan asked him to step down from the chariot, which was almost
destroyed. At that time the flag with the symbol of Vanaram (Hanuman) also disappeared. Then
the chariot caught fire and reduced to ashes.
That Day ended with sunset.

Next Day Yuthistirar asked Sri Krishnan to go to Hasthinapuram and pacify and console both
Kanthari and Thiruthirastiran for the loss of their sons in the war.
Sri Krishnan consoled them saying that death came to their sons because of their adharma
against Pandavas. Thus both were pacified by him. Dhuryothanan made Aswathama
senathipathy for rest of the war against Pandavas.
Aswathama, Krupar and Kruthavarmar were to fight against Pandavas. Aswathama wanted to
kill Pandavas in a cunning way.
But Krupar did not like that way of killing Pandavas. He wanted him to get advice from
Kanthari, Thiruthirastiran and Vidhurar for dealing with Pandavas.
But Aswathama did not accept his suggestion. He wanted to kill Pandavas in the early morning
while they were asleep.
Aswathama killed Thrustathyuman. He killed many people whoever came on his way. He
killed 5 sons of Drowpathy. He also killed Prithivinthian and Sikandi. After that they went
to Dhuryothanan who was surrounded by foxes and wolves to taste his blood. They informed
him about the death of those people killed by them.
Dhuryothanan was very happy to know the death of Thrustathyuman and Sikandi. He praised
them and died.
Yuthustirar asked Nagulan to bring Drowpathi. Drowpathi came and saw her sons dead. She fell
down. Beeman lifted her and tried to console her. She asked Yuthistirar to kill Aswathama who
killed her sons. Beeman went to kill Aswthama and others followed him.
Aswathama used an Asthiram called Brahmmasiras against Pandavas. Immediately
Vaasudevar asked Arjunan to use Brahmmasiras Asthiram to nullify the earlier one.
Seeing that Naradar and Vedhavyasar stood in between them and asked them to get back their
Asthirams to save the people and the place from great disaster.
Arjunan got it back but Aswathama could not get it back. He also told that it would not spare
Pandavas.
But he agreed to give a Precious stone which was on his head since his birth to Pandavas. He cut
the same from his head and gave it to Pandavas telling that, one who wore it, would not fear
from any person whoever might be.
But he told that the Asthiram would destroy the young ones conceived in the wombs of
Pandavass wives. Sri Krishnan asked Aswathama not to destroy the Present ones and it could
destroy the future ones.
But Aswathama told that the particular Asthiram would penetrate the womb of Uththarai and
kill the young one.
But Sri Krishnan told if it could destroy the young one, he would give rebirth to the child who
would live long. The Asthiram attacked Uththarai.
Sri Krishnan told Aswathama that a Brahmin wished Uththarai that she would give birth to a
child who would be named Pareesith; hence it would come true. He also added that people
would abuse him (Aswathama) as a sinner and also no one would talk to him. He further said
that he had to go to the forest and spend rest of his life alone there; while Pareesith would rule
the country with glory.
Aswathama left for the forest. Drowpathy gave the precious stone to Dharmar to adorn his
crown.
Thiruthirastirar was very sad over the death of his sons. Vyasar and Vidhurar tried to console
him. He asked Sanjayan to bring Kanthari and Kundhi and also others.
Then all of them went out of the Palace in their chariot and saw many people crying for loss of
their kith and kins.
On the way Krupar and Kruthavarmar met Thiruthirastiran and Kanthari and told that they were
only left in the Gaurava Senas. They also said that all their children including Dhuryothanan
were killed in the battle field and they reached Devalokam.
Kruthavarma went back to his country. Krupar went to Hasthinapuram.
Having known that Thiruthirastiran was coming towards them, Yuthistirar went along with his
brothers, Panchali, Sathyahi and Sri Krishnan to meet his uncle, Thiruthirastiran. They met him
on the way. They did Namaskarams to him.
Thiruthurastiran on the other hand wanted to embrace Beeman and kill him by crushing his
bones.
But Vaasudevar knew the bad and cunning idea of Thiruthirastiran. He placed a statue made of
steel in the place of Beeman.
Since, Sri Krishnan knew the crooked idea of the king through his Gnanathristi, he made that
iron man in the place of Beeman. Without knowing the fact, the blind Thiruthirastiran
embraced it and crushed the same with his powerful arms. The Effigy was broken into pieces.
At the same time the king vomited blood and fell down and swooned. After some time he woke
up and felt pity over Beeman thinking that he was dead.
Sri Krishnan pacified him and told him that Beeman was not killed and he killed only an effigy
made by him in the place of Beeman. Sri Krishnan also told him that he (the king) did it against
Dharma as he apprehended that his son, Dhuryothanan was killed by Beeman against
Dharma.
Vaasudevar advised Thiruthirastiran not to have such evil thoughts. He also added that the king
knew all Dharmas and Sasthras but because of affection towards his sons, he did not have
patience to hear the advice of Bhismar, Dhronar, Vidhurar, Sanjayan and other good people.
He also asked him to be affectionate with Pandavas and treat them as his own sons. The king
embraced the Pandavas with affection.
Then the Pandavas went to meet Kanthari who thought of cursing them because of loss of her
sons. Since Vysar knew her cruel idea through his Gnanathiristi, he pacified Kanthari and set
her mind to welcome the Pandavas peacefully.
Beeman told her that Dhuryothanan made sins and after sins by humiliating Panchali in the midst
of many people including his father and also made them to quit their regime against Dharma.
He also told her that he found no other way but to kill him against Dharma. He requested her
to pardon him.
Yuthistirar and others requested her to pardon them for killing her sons in the battle field.
Though Kandhari was angry with them, she controlled herself. When they did namaskarams, she
blessed them as an affectionate mother.
After that Pandavas went to meet Kunthi, their mother. Drowpathy cried and could not control
her feelings and tears. She also told her mother-in-law that she lost all her (children) sons and
what would be the use of getting back their regime.
Kunthi consoled her and took her to Kanthari. Kanthari pacified her and told that they lost their
sons because her son, Dhuryothanan did not hear the advice of elders
Vedhavysar made Kanthari and Thiruthirastiran to see the battle field and its condition through
Gnanathiristi. They went to the Battle field and saw the dead bodies. They also saw children
and wives crying over the dead bodies of their fathers and husbands. Kanthari saw the dead
Dhuryothanan soaked in blood. She took his head over her hands and cried for a long time as she
could not control her grief.
She said to Sri Krishnan that he could have saved her sons, if he had a will to do so. She also told
him that she was going to curse him.
She cursed Sri Krishnan that Sri Krishnan and his kith and kins would be killed after 36 years
and their wives would be crying like her.
But Sri Krishnan told her that he already knew all those things and yathavas would kill each
other and die.
Yuthistirar made arrangements for the funerals of the dead and to pay them last homage. Then
Yuthistirar and others had a bath in the river Ganga and started doing last rites for those died in
the war.
At that time, Kunthi asked Pandavas to do last rites to Karnan as he was their eldest brother
and her son through God Sun.
Yuthistirar and other Pandavas were shocked to hear the same. They asked Kunthi why she kept
it secret all along and they felt very much for killing their own brother in the battle.
Then they did last rites to him and others. Yuthistirar cursed that there after no lady could keep
anything secret.
Sri Krishnan and Vedhavysar consoled them and advised them to rule their kingdom. The
Pandavas agreed to do so. They proceed to Hasthinapuram.
The citizens of Hasthinapuram celebrated the occasion and gave them a warm welcome. A
Ratchchasan called Sarvagam, friend of Dhuryothanan, hiding himself in the midst of
Brahmins abused Yuthistirar.
Yuthistirar felt sorry over that and he explained his position to the Brahmins. The Brahmins
crowded there, told him that, that particular fellow was not a Brahmin and he was a
Ratchchasan; so let him not worry about his words.
Then Brahmins burnt the Ratchchasan with the fire from their eyes (because of their Thavam
and its power).
Then Dharmar came to his normalcy. Yuthistirar was crowned as the king of Hasthinapuram. Sri
Krishnan, Thiruthurastiran and other elders did him Abishekam. Brahmins were given
Dakshinai.
Yuthistirar told that Thiruthirastiran was just like his father and he was the eldest one; so he
would rule the country as per his advice. Beemasenan was coronated as Prince. Vidhurar was
made Minister. Sanjayan was asked to look after the financial matters of the country.
Nagulan was made Senathipathy. Arjunan was asked to have control over the enemies.
Dhrowmier was made the Head of the Brahmins". Sahadevan was asked to be on the side of
Yuthistirar to look after the king. Sri Krishnan asked Vidhurar, Yuthistirar and others to look
after Thiruthirastiran and carry out his instructions.
With the permission of Thiruthirastiran, Sri Krishnan gave Dhuryothanans palace to
Beemasenan, Dutchchanans palace to Arjunan, Dhurmarshenans palace to Nagulan and
Dhurmugans palace to Sahadevan. Yuthistirar, Vidhurar, Sanjayan and Sudharma went to
their respective palaces.
Then, Yuthistirar, Sri Krishnan and other Pandavas went to Ogavathy river to see Bhismar
who was lying on the bed of arrows on the bank of the river.
Yuthistirar and other Pandavas did namaskarams and got blessings of their grandfather,
(Pithamahan) Bishmar.
Sri Krishnan asked Bishmar to teach Yuthistirar Dharmas and Rajya Needhies. Bishmar
taught him how a king should follow the Rajya Needhies, Dharmas; he should respect the
Brahmins; he should not be succumbed to evil qualities like Kama, Krodha; he should not
abuse servants who were serving for the benefit of the king and the country; he should have
belief over his friends and close relatives; he should be cautious in taking decisions.
Thus he gave advice to the king, Dharmar. He also agreed to do so.
One day, Bishmar wanted to die in Uththarayanam ie when sun came on North. Bishmar got a
boon from his father that he could die whenever he wanted to die. He told his wish to Sri
Krishnan and others.
When Bishmar was doing Thyanam his body got rid of all arrows and wounds. Then his soul
left his body through the head for Heaven. His body was duly cremated as per Pithrumedham
Samskarams.
Yuthistirar ruled the country as per the advice of Bishmar, Sri Krishnan and other elders with the
support of his brothers.
After some time, Thiruthirastiran wanted to go to forest with Kandhari and spend rest of their
lives. Kunthi also wanted to accompany them.
They did Thavam on the bank of the river Ganga. One day there was a wild fire which
destroyed trees, birds and animals.
Thiruthirastiran asked Sanjayan, who was with them, to go away to save himself from the fire.
Thiruthirastiran sat facing East. Kunthi and Kanthari also did the same. Within a short time
they were succumbed to the fire and their Souls left for Heaven.
Sanjayan, who returned from the forest narrated the incident to Yuthistirar. Yuthistirar and other
Pandavas were very sad. They did Thithi and Tharpanams to them.
Yuthistirar ruled the country for 36 years.
As per the curse of Kanthari, Yathavas fought among themselves and died. Balaramans
Pranam went into the Ocean in the shape of a white coloured Cobra with many Heads. Sri
Krishnan was very sad as he lost his beloved brother.
When Sri Krishnan was in Nishtai, controlling all his senses, a hunter called Jaran, thinking
it was a deer, attacked Sri Krishnans toe. When he went near to him, he saw that it was Sri
Krishnan. He cried and begged his pardon; and he died. His soul left for the Heaven. Sri
Krishnan left for Devalokam and joined with other Devas. His body alone was left on the
earth.
Vasudevar, the father of Sri Krishnan, also attained Eternity leaving his body on the earth. His
body was placed on sandal wood and cremation was done. Vasudevars 4 wives namely
Devaki, Paththirai, Rohini and Mathirai stepped into the Burning wood and immolated
themselves.
The bodies of Sri Krishnan and Balaraman were also cremated as per Sasthras. Yuthistirar
wanted to take Sanyasam. So, he coronated Pareesith, grandson of Arjunan, as the King of
Hasthinapuram.
Yuthistirar and his four brothers left the country for the forest to spend rest of their lives.
While they were climbing Meru (the Rock) Drowpathy fell down, after sometime
Sahadevan fell down, after that Nagulan and Arjunan fell one after the other. Beeman and
Dharmar kept going. A dog followed them from the bottom of the hill. Then Beeman also fell
down.
At last Dharmar and the dog were left. Devendiran came to take Dharmar to Heaven. Dharmar
told Indiran that he did not want to go to Heaven when Drowpathy and his brothers fell down.
Indiran told him that they had already reached Heaven. Dharmar asked Indiran to take the dog
also which accompanied him all the way from the bottom of the hill. But Indiran did not accept
it. Yuthistirar was firm on his words. He told Indiran that if he did not take the dog also, he
would not follow him.
Hearing the words of Dharmar, the dog became Dharma Devada and praised his son
(Yuthistirar). Dharmar along with his Human Body went to Heaven with Indiran and Dharma
Devada.
Name of the sons of Thiruthirashtiran

1. Dhuryothanan
2. Dutchchathanan
3. Dhushsakan
4. Dutchchalan
5. Dhurmugan
6. Vivimsathy
7. Vikarnan
8. Jalachandan
9. Sulochanan
10. Vindhan
11. Anuvindhan
12. Dhurththarshan
13. Subaku
14. Dhushpradharshanan
15. Dhurmarshanan
16. Premathi
17. Dhushkarnan
18. Karnan (not Radheyan)
19. Chithran
20. Upachithran
21. Chithrashan
22. Saruchithrangathan
23. Dhurmathan
24. Dhusprakarshan
25. Vivithsu
26. Vikadan
27. Sarnan
28. Oornanaban
29. Padmanaban
30. Nandan
31. Upandan
32. Senapathy
33. Sushenan
34. Kundotharan
35. Mahodaran
36. Chitrabaku
37. Chitravarma
38. Swarma
39. Dhurvirosanan
40. Ayobaku
41. Mahabaku
42. Chithrasapan
43. Sukundalan
44. Beemavehan
45. Beemabalan
46. Balahi
47. Beemavikraman
48. Ukrayuthan
49. Pramathan
50. Senani
51. Beemasaran
52. Kanakayu
53. Thirudayuthan
54. Thiruvarma
55. Thirudakshathran
56. Somakeerthi
57. Anatharan
58. Sarasandhan
59. Thirusandan
60. Sathyasandhan
61. Saksrawak
62. Ukrasravas
63. Ukirasenan
64. Seshamamurthi
65. Aparjithan
66. Pandithakan
67. Visalashan
68. Durathanan
69. Thrudakasthan
70. Sukashthan
71. Vadavegan
72. Suvarsas
73. Adithyakethu
74. Pagavasi
75. Nagathaththan
76. Anuyayi
77. Thandi
78. Nishangi
79. Kavasi
80. Thandadaaran
81. Dhanurgrahan
82. Ukkiran
83. Beemadharan
84. Veeran
85. Veerabahu
86. Alolupan
87. Abayan
88. Rowthrakarma
89. Thirudarathan
90. Anathrushyan
91. Kundabethi
92. Viravi
93. Dheerkalocahnan
94. Dheerkabaku
95. Dheerkaroman
96. Viyudoru
97. Kanakaangathan
98. Kundajan
99. Chitrakan
100. Dhushparajan


1 Female child Duchchalai

Yuyuthsu; born to Thiruthirashtiran and a Vanikakula woman.

So, totally 100 + 1 + 1 = 102 children